Description. Faces of Syria is a collection of heartwarming photos and heartbreaking stories of Syrian refugees who are living in Lebanon and Jordan. Although the refugees have escaped the brutal civil war that is destroying Syria, their lives are not easy.

Farmer Boy is a children's historical novel written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published in 1933. It was the second-published one in the Little House series but it is not related to the first, which that of the third directly continues.

"We believe Christian dads need to learn from God and need to hear from fathers who are living out the relationship." With that, father-and-son authors Kenn and Jeff Gangel launch this highly practical guide to fathering by learning from the attributes of the original-God the Father.
Exploring God's ways…

Reissued as part of Counterpoint's celebration of beloved American author Wendell Berry, the five stories in Fidelity return readers to Berry's fictional town of Port William, Kentucky, and the familiar characters who form a tight–knit community within.

"Each of these elegant stories spans the twentieth century and…

Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery…

Bestselling author Steve Farrar has good news for the average man: it doesn't matter if you've had a great start in the Christian life, or a rough one. It doesn't matter if you've stumbled time and again, or even fallen flat on your face. What matters…

The First Four Years is an autobiographical novel by Laura Ingalls Wilder, published in 1971 and commonly considered the last of nine books in the Little House series. The series had initially concluded at eight children's novels following Wilder to mature age and her marriage with Almanzo Wilder.

The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Nonprofit Organization presents a proven self-assessment tool for all nonprofit leaders. In answering simple questions about the mission, strategic vision, central values, and long-term plan, you'll uncover key insights that lead to more effective leadership and a greater…

This moving story is based on the real struggles of a boy who grew up in the emotional turmoil of a broken home and the political turmoil of Nazi Germany. 353 pp.

This sensitive and thoughtful meditation on the horrific events of October 2, 2006, reflects on the response of the Amish community of Nickel Mines, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where a gunman killed himself, five school children, and wounded five others. The tragic crime evoked expressions of shock and sympathy worldwide. But even many Christians…

Here Lewis describes the four basic kinds of human love--affection, friendship, erotic love and the love of God. There are risks that accompany the rewards of love, the author cautions, but he recommends taking them, since hell is the only place outside heaven where we can be safe from the…

Born into slavery, young Harriet Tubman knew only hard work and hunger. Escape seemed impossible--certainly dangerous. Yet Harriet did escape North, by the secret route called the Underground Railroad. Harriet didn't forget her people. Again and again she risked her life to lead them on the same secret, dangerous…

There's nothing like a best friend! Whether they are telling stories, taking walks, or writing letters, Frog and Toad always help each other out, as best friends should. Here are five irresistible stories about their adventures together.

Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren't many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in…

The people of Bristol, England, though God had more important things to care about than an orphan's breakfast. But George Müller (1805-1898) and soon the orphans themselves - knew that wasn't true. George had opened an orphanage, trusting God to provide for the needs of the orphans…

Inspirational and practical, Getting Along With People God's Way points us to the life and teachings of Jesus who modeled perfectly the way of peace. Following Him, we have what we need to restore, build, and maintain healthy relationships. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more.

Gilead takes its name from a fictional Iowa town, the setting of several novels by Marilynne Robinson. In Gilead, Robinson writes in the voice of the aging Reverend John Ames, exploring the beauty, mystery, and pain of existence through a lyrical, meditative letter Ames writes to his young son. This…

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns twelve he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the…

God in the Dock contains forty-eight essays and twelve letters written by Lewis between 1940 and 1963. Ranging from popular newspaper pieces to learned defenses of the faith, these essays cover topics as varied as the logic of theism, good and evil, miracles, vivisection, the role of women in church polity and…

In a world where love is cheap, where having more than two children raises eyebrows, and where married couples are more familiar with how to endure than how to endear, this book is sorely needed. Includes study questions for engaged or married couples, offering practical Biblical guidance for healthy intimacy…

Middle-aged and older believers caught up in the hectic pace of modern life often find themselves longing for rest. Their youthful idealism has been tempered by life's difficulties, and they long to relax, slow down, and enjoy the rewards of their labor. American culture tells them this is the…

In this third book in the Apprentice Series, Smith shows how to bring spiritual formation and community engagement together, and then once again offers spiritual practices that root new, true narratives about God and the world in believers' souls.

In this follow-up to his first book, "The Good and Beautiful God," Smith traces through the Sermon on the Mount and helps Christians look behind these sins to replace their false beliefs with Jesus' narratives about life in the kingdom of God.

Humbled, orphaned Pip is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman -- and one day he finds himself in possession of "great expectations." One of Dickens' finest novels, this is a gripping tale of crime and guilt, revenge and reward.