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Foster, Richard J. |
Written in his warm, accessible style, this updated edition of Richard Foster's classic work on simplicity explores this discipline throughout Christian history and the Bible as well as examining simplicity in practice. Foster provides a way to rethink our priorities and to "seek first God's kingdom and his… |
Disciplines & Spiritual Formation |
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Sterling, Dorothy |
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… |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Laws, Christine |
Fresh writing surprises the reader; this book may surprise you too. Most writing books focus on one kind of writing, but this quick and lively read is for all Christian writers - from poets to essayists and everyone in between. |
The Life of a Teacher |
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Alter of Praise Chorale |
An a cappella recording by the Altar of Praise Chorale, featuring simple yet beautiful arrangements of hymns. |
Altar of Praise Chorale ⋅ Music |
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Andrew Clements, Illustrated by Brian… |
From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of… |
Books ⋅ Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Lobel, Arnold |
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. |
Picture Books |
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Meghan Brubaker |
This spoken word piece overviews the big story of the Bible, told almost entirely through the verbatim words of Scripture. Through a stitching together of words and phrases from all over the entire Bible, the listener is taken on a journey from the first day of creation to the dawn… |
Educational Resources ⋅ General ⋅ Program Scripts |
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1. Let Nothing Ever Grieve Thee |
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John Dyer. 192 pages. Softcover. |
Where does technology belong in the biblical story of redemption? Believers and unbelievers alike are saturated with technology, yet most give it little if any thought. Consumers buy and upgrade as fast as they can, largely unaware of technology's subtle yet powerful influence. In a world where technology changes… |
Media & Technology |
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Maxwell, Cassandre |
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… |
Picture Books |
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Steele, Philip |
Galileo made the first effective use of the refracting telescope to discover important new facts about astronomy. His observations led him to support Copernicus's claim that Earth and the other planets circled the sun. This conflicted with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and brought Galileo before the judges… |
Level 43 items |
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Wilkinson, Philip |
A shy, serious boy, Mahatma Gandhi would later lead India to nationhood and change the course of history. After studying law in London, he championed Indian rights in South Africa for two decades. He returned to India in 1914, leading a campaign of nonviolent protest and civil disobedience against British rule… |
Curriculum |
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Sharp, John E. |
Here are stories about David Toews, Annie Funk and the Titanic, Orie Miller, Emma Richards and Marilyn Miller, Peter Dyck, Mesach Krisetya, a new search for Clayton Kratz, and more. |
Level 43 items |
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Published by Hayden-McNeil, this lab… |
Published by Hayden-McNeil, this lab notebook contains 50 carbonless transfer sets for students to record and turn in lab work. Back cover contains valuable reference charts. |
Science |
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Morey, Walt |
The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben has been a favorite of readers… |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Davis, Pat Rischar |
Teaches comprehensive and up-to-date listings of countries, capitals, key geographic features, and more. Utilizes labeled maps for reference and blank maps for activities and assessment. Integrates lessons into any geography or history class. Develops students' skills in map reading, labeling, and knowledge of places, regions, and the world in… |
Geography |
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Knowlton, Jack |
Sixty-two words, from 'archipelago' to 'zone' with brief, clear definitions amplified in large, full-color illustrations and maps. An attractive introduction to geography's rich vocabulary; it should also be an inspiration to budding word-collectors. |
Level 12 items ⋅ Level 21 items |
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Troxel, Larry |
A 72-page illustrated workbook with maps, lyrics, and famous landmarks; and a 25"x 36" world map to label and color. Includes the audio CD - choose the instrumental or a cappella option. |
Level 34 items ⋅ Level 43 items |
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Troxel, Larry and Kathy |
A 72-page illustrated workbook with maps, lyrics, and famous landmarks; and a 25"x 36" world map to label and color. Does not include the audio CD. |
Level 34 items |
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Meloche, Renee Taft |
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… |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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D'aulaire, Ingri |
A simple biography of Washington, telling of the major events in his life and stressing the upbringing that endowed him with the qualities of leadership. |
Level 12 items |
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This fun gift pack comes in a carrying case with Velcro enclosure, and include four sets of preschool titles introducing early school concepts with lots of opportunities for practice on the wipe-clean cards. |
Preschool & Early Education Activity Books |
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Crider, Caleb |
Why do I struggle getting along with him? What can I do to resolve my strained relationship with her? Work is more satisfying and enjoyable when everyone gets along. Peaceful relationships can help make work... |
Work |
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Coblentz, John
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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. |
Relationships & Mentoring |
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Kantor, Mackinlay |
On July 1, 1863, the citizens of Gettysburg were surprised to see Confederate soldiers march through their town. Then for three days troops from the North and the South fought around Gettysburg in the turning point of the war. Here is that story. 151 pp. |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Gift cards are the perfect… |
Gift cards are the perfect gift for the book lover in your life! Gift cards purchased online will be delivered electronically via email and can be redeemed online or in-store. If you'd like to purchase a physical gift card, call us or visit our store. |
Gift cards |
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Marilynne Robinson |
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… |
Books ⋅ Contemporary Literature ⋅ Literature |
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Martin, Jamie C. |
With inspiring stories, practical suggestions, and a carefully curated reading treasury of the best children’s literature for each area of the globe, Give Your Child the World helps parents raise insightful, compassionate kids who fall in love with the world and are prepared to change it for good. Young… |
Books ⋅ Literature ⋅ The Art of Reading |
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Lowry, Lois |
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… |
Intermediate and Young Adult Reading |
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Meloche, Renee Taft |
Whether reading for themselves or being read to, children will love the captivating stories, language, and art of these unforgettable picture books. Families will want to collect the whole series! Trust in God enabled Gladys Aylward (1902-1970) to safely lead nearly one hundred Chinese orphans on a daring journey that… |
Level 34 items |
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Revell, Glenda |
Glenda was desperate for love and a sense of belonging. Her home life was school-- and the welcoming shade of a willow tree, under which she would lie and dream of another life in another family, and pray to the God she did not know yet. (softcover) |
Biography & History |
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St. Olaf Choir |
The 78th Annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival CD. December, 1989. Contains 22 songs. |
Music ⋅ Christmas Music ⋅ Saint Olaf Choir |
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Lewis, C. S. |
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… |
Theology ⋅ Theology & Worldviews |
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Yoder, Edward |
Growing in the Word Series |
Books |
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Coblentz, John |
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… |
Marriage |
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Coblentz, John |
A guide for parents to use in helping their children understand, accept, and appreciate the changes that come with growing up. A much-needed counterbalance to the messages and images that are forced on our young people. 41 pages. |
Family |
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Miller, Gary |
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… |
Stewardship & Finance |
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Miller, Gary |
Going Till You're Gone encourages Christians to develop and maintain a Kingdom-focused vision that will guide the latter years of their lives. It calls for a careful examination of the use of our resources. It appeals to older soldiers to encourage younger believers in the battle and to passionately… |
Books |
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Smith, James Bryan |
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. |
Disciplines & Spiritual Formation |
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Smith, James Bryan |
Turning to the Gospels, Smith invites readers to put their ideas about God to the test to see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about his Father. The author then leads readers through a process of spiritual formation. |
Disciplines & Spiritual Formation |
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Smith, James Bryan |
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. |
Disciplines & Spiritual Formation |
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Stanley, Diane |
When it was first published, "Good Queen Bess" won many honors for its thoroughly researched narrative and superb illustrations. In this reissue, a celebrated author paints an impressive portrait of the remarkable queen who loved her people and ruled them so well. Full color. |
Level 43 items |
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Opitz & Rasinski |
"Good-bye Round Robin offers numerous practical suggestions for engaging English language learners in meaningful oral-language activities, all connected to wonderful, recently-published books for students of different ages and reading abilities. Opitz' book provides specific strategies teachers can use to help their ELLs develop both oral and written English proficiency… |
Methods of Teaching |
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Lewis, C. S. |
The narrator boards a bus on a drizzly English afternoon and embarks on an incredible voyage through Heaven and Hell. He meets a host of supernatural beings far removed from his expectations, and comes to some significant conclusions about good and evil. |
Worldviews |
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Dickens, Charles |
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. |
Classics |
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Alter of Praise Chorale |
The Altar of Praise chorale directed by Earl Fox sings acapella hymns. |
Altar of Praise Chorale |
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Negri, Paul |
Outstanding anthology features more than 150 English and American masterpieces spanning over 400 years. "Death Be Not Proud," "The Tyger," "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," plus works by Tennyson, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats, Frost, others. Includes 3 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. |
Poetry |
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Elizabeth Goudge |
Books ⋅ Classics ⋅ Literature |
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Andrew V. St. Marie, Mike… |
The second volume in the Cross Bearers Series, I Appeal to Scripture is a well-researched, accessible biography of Jacob Amman, remembered as the founder of the Amish. He has often been viewed as a troublemaker whose zeal for a pure church led to schism, but he was also a humble… |
Biography & History |
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Swift, Jonathan |
Gulliver sees life from many different perspectives during the course of his exciting voyages around the world. In Lilliput he is a giant among a race of little people only six inches high; in Brobdingnag he himself seems tiny compared to the giant inhabitants; and in the country of the… |
Classics |