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Religious biography, Religious texts, Inspirational and family life
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The Bible is full of “love” stories. But the Biblical idea of love is so much bigger than we imagine. Love…
is at the heart of the Bible. From the moment Adam declared Eve “flesh of my flesh”…to the sacrificial love of Joseph for Mary…to the deep friendship of David and Jonathan…to the abounding and never-changing love of God: The Bible is a love story. But it also redefines the way the world tells us we should think about love.The Bible reveals not just butterflies and broken hearts. In Scripture, we see God’s beautiful design for the partnership of marriage. We witness friendships that cross all boundaries. We watch as families navigate the many seasons of life. Our guiding example for them all is the deepest, most abiding, foundational love ever known: God’s unconditional love for His people.In The Love Stories of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families. She shows how God’s love is often very different from ours, turning upside down our assumptions about life, relationships, and each other.The Love Stories of the Bible Speak reminds us that, no matter where we find ourselves, God’s unwavering love will sustain and guide us. These insights into biblical relationships will uplift and encourage you, and reveal new dimensions to the most central Christian duty: to love God and your neighbor.
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A Shepherd and A KingDavid lived an adventurous life. He protected his family&’s sheep from lions and bears. He fought…
a giant with just a sling and stone. He even spent years hiding from men who were trying to kill him. And eventually, David became a great king. But David was also a man of God. Learn more about this hero from the Bible and his exciting place in history. Discover what it was like to grow up in ancient Israel and then be a king of God&’s people. King David—part of the Get to Know series—will teach you everything you need to know about an imperfect young man whom God used to do great things!
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Jesus—part of the Get to Know series—is a unique biography about Jesus, the son of God. Focusing on the life…
and character of this Biblical hero, using color photographs, maps, and other visual resources to tell the whole story, young biography fans will come to learn more about this man of the God and the role he plays in history.Featuring a bibliography and scriptural references throughout, this is sure to become a favorite for young readers and for first book reports.
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Chosen by GodMary was more than the mother of Jesus. She was a hero of the Bible. She said “Yes!”…
to God. Learn about Mary and her exciting place in history. Discover what it was like to grow up in Israel and be a part of Jesus’ life on earth. Mary—part of the Get to Know series—will teach you everything you need to know about this young woman whom God used to do great things!
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Religious biography, Christianity
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Everybody can help somebody—even you! "I used to spend a lotta time worryin' that I was different from other people . . .But…
I found out everybody’s different—the same kind of different as me.”Little Denver grew up very poor, and he didn’t get to go to school. As time passed, Denver decided to hop a train to the big city for a different life. But that life was difficult, and Denver spent many years as a homeless man. But God showed His love through two people who were very different from Denver. Based on Same Kind of Different As Me, the emotional tale of Denver Moore’s life story, this unique children’s book includes Denver’s original art. Parents and children alike will be moved by this powerful story and will never forget the unexpected and life-changing things that can happen when we help somebody."Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.”Meets national education standards.
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Apostle Paul—part of the Get to Know series—is a unique biography about Paul. Focusing on the life and character of…
this Biblical hero, using color photographs, maps, and other visual resources to tell the whole story, young biography fans will come to learn more about this man of the God, his writings, his impact on the early church, and the role he plays in history.Featuring a bibliography and scriptural references throughout, this is sure to become a favorite for young readers and for first book reports.
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Religious biography, Islam
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"An accessible biography of Muhammad, Islam’s founding prophet, tracing his development from orphan to political leader and providing insights into…
his personal life and tastes." —New York Times Book Review"A joyous read, presenting the Prophet Muhammad both as human and humane. Insightful, thoughtful and thought provoking! " —Azar Nafisi, New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran“A beautifully written, immaculately researched meditation on the impact of the Prophet Muhammad on the modern world. I loved this book!” —Reza Aslan, author of No God but God and Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of NazarethA six-year-old cries in his mother’s arms as she draws her last breaths to urge him: “Muhammad, be a world-changer!” The boy, suddenly orphaned in a tribal society that fears any change, must overcome enormous obstacles to unleash his own potential and inspire others to do the same.Fusing details long known to Muslim scholars but inaccessible to popular audiences, Mohamad Jebara brings to life the gripping personal story of Islam’s founding prophet. From his dramatic birth to nearly being abducted into slavery to escaping assassination, Muhammad emerges as an unrelenting man on a mission. Surrounding the protagonist are dynamic women who nurture Muhammad; Jewish and Christian mentors who inspire him; and the enslaved individuals he helps liberate who propel his movement.Jebara places Muhammad’s life in a broader historical context, vividly evoking the Meccan society he was born into and arguing that his innovative vision helped shape our modern world.
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Though Pope Francis remains one of the most popular figures in the world, his pontificate has stirred up powerful opposition.…
In this book, Christopher Lamb, The Tablet's reporter in Rome, examines the Pope's ministry and agenda for the church, as well as the forces of opposition mobilized against him. What will this mean and portend for the Catholic Church? Will Pope Francis move the church in the direction he wants, or will his critics succeed in thwarting his efforts?
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Literature biography, Religious biography, LGBTQ+ biography, History, Music, Arts and entertainment, Politics and government, Travelogues
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“The Best Strangers in the World is a witty, poignant book that captures Ari Shapiro’s love for the unusual, his…
pursuit of the unexpected, and his delight at connection against the odds.”—Ronan Farrow, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and New York Times-bestselling author of Catch and Kill and War on PeaceFrom the beloved host of NPR's All Things Considered, a stirring memoir-in-essays that is also a lover letter to journalism.In his first book, broadcaster Ari Shapiro takes us around the globe to reveal the stories behind narratives that are sometimes heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking, but always poignant. He details his time traveling on Air Force One with President Obama, or following the path of Syrian refugees fleeing war, or learning from those fighting for social justice both at home and abroad.As the self-reinforcing bubbles we live in become more impenetrable, Ari Shapiro keeps seeking ways to help people listen to one another; to find connection and commonality with those who may seem different; to remind us that, before religion, or nationality, or politics, we are all human. The Best Strangers in the World is a testament to one journalist’s passion for Considering All Things—and sharing what he finds with the rest of us.
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Historical biography, Religious biography, History, Judaism
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An exploration of Maimonides, the medieval philosopher, physician, and religious thinker, author of The Guide of the Perplexed, from one…
of the world&’s foremost bibliophiles Moses ben Maimon, or Maimonides (1138–1204), was born in Córdoba, Spain. The gifted son of a judge and mathematician, Maimonides fled Córdoba with his family when he was thirteen due to Almohad persecution of all non-Islamic faiths. Forced into a long exile, the family spent a decade in Spain before settling in Morocco. From there, Maimonides traveled to Palestine and Egypt, where he died at Saladin&’s court. As a scholar of Jewish law, a physician, and a philosopher, Maimonides was a singular figure. His work in extracting all the commanding precepts of Jewish law from the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud, interpreting and commenting on them, and translating them into terms that would allow students to lead sound Jewish lives became the model for translating God&’s word into a language comprehensible by all. His work in medicine—which brought him such fame that he became Saladin&’s personal physician—was driven almost entirely by reason and observation. In this biography, Alberto Manguel examines the question of Maimonides&’ universal appeal—he was celebrated by Jews, Arabs, and Christians alike. In our time, when the need for rationality and recognition of the truth is more vital than ever, Maimonides can help us find strategies to survive with dignity in an uncertain world.
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Religious biography
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Bonaventure was a great pastor and preacher, and also a very effective teacher. His writing shows clarity and conviction, and…
his authority arose from his profound grasp of Scripture and patristic monastic tradition. The force behind how he wrote sprang from his keen sense of the significance of Francis and Clare and all that flowed from them, not least into his own spiritual life and experience as a person of deep contemplative and mystical prayer. <p><p>Way Back to God is a comprehensive conspectus and study of how Bonaventure taught Christian theology and applied it to spiritual life. It is intended to be a guide through most of his writings (though not as a substitute for reading them). It provides a bridge into his thought, and also a remarkable hand-book of Christian theology in its bearing upon spiritual life. <p><p>Douglas Dales' new work enables Bonaventure's distinctive spiritual theology to be seen as a whole, as well as making his writings, in Latin or English, accessible and attractive.
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Religious biography, Adventure and exploration, Christianity
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Children will be inspired to be brave for God as they read this biography collection of Bible heroes who took…
action and did courageous things with God&’s help.Little Faithfuls is the first Christian series of &”Little&” biography collections for kids. Fans of the Little People, Big Dreams series, Who Was? series, and This Little Trailblazer and This Little Dreamer will love introducing their children to the best role models of all, straight out of Scripture.This beautiful picture book for 4 to 8-year-oldstells God&’s big story of bravery, from David fighting Goliath, Esther risking her life to save her people, and Mary believing the angel's announcement that she would be the mother of Jesusfeatures 12 godly men and women from your favorite Bible stories in the Old and New Testamentsreminds young readers what it means to be brave, why bravery is an exciting opportunity from God, and how they can be a brave part of God's story tooteaches that God helps people be brave and uses them for good in the worldempowers kids to take action and do the right thing even when it&’s scaryWith eye-catching art and age-appropriate biographical bonus facts, You're So Brave focuses on God's big story of bravery, culminating in Jesus' ultimate bravery on the cross. Children will learn that God's people were brave because they loved following God. As it points young readers back to the true source of their bravery, this inspiring picture book draws kids in to learn more about heroes of faith and to be brave right where they are.
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Children will be inspired to be kind for God as they read this biography collection of Bible heroes who took…
action and showed kindness with God&’s help.Little Faithfuls is the first Christian series of &”Little&” biography collections for kids. Fans of the Little People, Big Dreams series, Who Was? series, and This Little Trailblazer and This Little Dreamer will love introducing their children to the best role models of all, straight out of Scripture.This beautiful picture book for 4 to 8-year-oldstells God&’s big story of kindness, from Joseph forgiving his brothers, Ruth choosing to go with Naomi to a new place, and Tabitha providing food and clothes for people in needfeatures 12 godly men and women from your favorite Bible stories in the Old and New Testamentsreminds young readers what it means to be kind, why kindness is an exciting opportunity from God, and how they can be a part of God's story by showing kindnessteaches that being kind shows others how much God loves themempowers kids to take action and do the right thing even when it&’s scaryWith eye-catching art and age-appropriate biographical bonus facts, You're So Kind focuses on God's big story of kindness, culminating in Jesus' ultimate kindness on the cross. Children will learn that God's people were kind because God first showed kindness to His people. As it points young readers back to the true source of kindness, this inspiring picture book draws kids in to learn more about heroes of faith and to be kind right where they are.
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Stand-Up Guys presents a diverse range of 50 Christian men, who saw social and world issues and decided to make…
their voices heard. Through biographical information paired with illustrations, readers 8 to 12 will encounter amazing and unique role models from both history and today that show they can follow any path to help change the world.We can all make a difference, and as the 50 men featured inside Stand-up Guys show, it doesn&’t matter who you are or where you live as long as your follow your passions and stay strong in your faith. From feeding the hungry following natural disasters to highlighting social injustice to speaking up about climate change, oppression, and more, these people from around the world—both in the past and in the present—from a variety of backgrounds provide positive examples of what you can accomplish if you just dare to stand up.Included inside these pages are men such as:Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central KitchenBryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative, and focus of the movie Just MercyCongressman and Civil Rights leader John LewisOlympian Eric LiddellLegendary surfer Eddie AikauSaint Francis&“Kid President&” Robby NovakAnd moreAnd with a colorful interior with engaging full-page illustrations, easy-to-read one-page biographies of each person, and a list of additional resources at the back, kids can explore a variety of role models and discover the path they want to take themselves as they put their faith into action.Stand-Up Guys is also ideal as:A Christmas gift or Easter basket presentA resource for at-home learning, introducing your child to people across history as well as modern-day history-makersInspiration for boys and young men, helping them see the full range of what being a &“man&” truly is
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Religious biography, General non-fiction, Christianity
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If you&’re looking to introduce the little hearts in your life to the big heart of Jesus, then look no…
further than The Beginner's Bible Let's Meet Jesus—connecting young readers to Christ in a fun, lasting, meaningful way. With colorful illustrations, classic art, and easy-to-read text highlighting the life of Jesus, this board book is perfect for little ones beginning their journey of faith.The Beginner's Bible Let's Meet Jesus:Is great for children ages 0–4Makes a great gift for Easter, Christmas, birthdays, or holiday gift exchangesFeatures colorful illustrations, classic art from The Beginner&’s Bible, and simple, easy-to-read textIs a wonderful introduction to the bestselling Beginner&’s Bible® brand, with over 25 million products soldCome and meet baby Jesus in this delightful story of Jesus&’s early life! Children will love to see how Jesus was young just like them as they follow his story from the very first Christmas through his early years.
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Religious biography, Buddhism, Religion
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A poignant portrait of spiritual relationships in the diverse worlds of American and global Buddhism, through stories of over 30…
luminaries including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Joan Halifax, Joanna Macy, and more.Across more than thirty-five years of practice in Zen and socially engaged Buddhism, Alan Senauke has had a range of remarkable encounters with Buddhist teachers and spiritual friends. Here he collects stories of moments in which someone&’s words, actions, or presence opened his mind and heart in a new way. Touching on meditation, insight, social action, race, family, community, and more, these vignettes build like a chorus and convey lessons such as taking one&’s work seriously without taking oneself seriously, letting things fall apart, and using oneself up on behalf of others. The book&’s stories and accompanying photographs feature many of the greatest Zen teachers, engaged Buddhists, and global Buddhist leaders of our day, including Robert Aitken, Bernie Glassman, Shodo Harada, Dainin Katagiri, Jarvis Masters, Ven. Sheng Yen, Sulak Sivaraksa, and many more—with a special section devoted to the teachings of Senauke's primary teacher, Sojun Mel Weitsman.
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Religious biography, European history, Music, Christianity
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Amazing Grace is the surprising true story of John Newton, author of the song that has touched millions. A biography…
that reads like a novel, it reveals Newton&’s dramatic story of sin and salvation as a slave trader before his ultimate transformation to speaking out against the horror of slavery. His story speaks to the brokenness within us all and our need for God&’s amazing grace—and reveals the truth behind his song.Amazing Grace is based on years of research on the life and writings of John Newton. It tells of a prodigal who returns home, and a young love that defies the odds; of a young man whose life is torn by grief and wounded by the cruelty of others, following his descent into deeper suffering and finally into the brutal world of the slave trade. Newton rejects God repeatedly but is rescued by a divine mercy that reaches deeper than he could ever have imagined as he ultimately faces his past and repents.Newton&’s story is shocking, and Amazing Grace does not try to airbrush or excuse his faults. There are glaring contradictions in the life of a ship&’s Captain who retreats to his cabin to study his Bible and write tender love letters to his wife while hundreds of slaves lie in chains in the hold below.The profound lessons from his life are applicable to us today, helping us to:Discover that the need for grace is universal and offers the deepest hope for overcoming hatredBe honest about our lives even when we are ashamed and face seemingly unresolvable problemsLook for grace when life is far from perfect and doesn't match up to our expectations Trust that our mistakes and regrets, no matter how deep, can be redeemed in the end Since the first public singing of &“Amazing Grace&” almost 250 years ago, every generation has been profoundly moved by the song, and now readers can connect with John Newton&’s story like never before. In these days of extreme polarization when beliefs about race, church, and politics have all become deeply divisive in society, we need grace more than ever. We need stories like this one that talk honestly about the human condition but even more about the relentless love of God and his forgiveness of sins.
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Journals and memoirs, Religious biography, Biography
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In the tradition of Educated and The Glass Castle, this shattering and poetic memoir from a brave new voice tells…
the story of the author&’s experience in an apocalyptic cult, and how understanding the natural world was her key to escape—and survival.
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Actors biography, Religious biography, Arts and entertainment
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A spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedy …
Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream. Jeremy Dauber argues that throughout Brooks&’s extensive body of work—from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein to Spaceballs—the comedian has seen the most success when he found a balance between his unflagging, subversive, manic energy and the constraints imposed by comedic partners, the Hollywood system, and American cultural mores. Dauber also explores how Brooks&’s American Jewish humor went from being solely for niche audiences to an essential part of the American mainstream, paving the way for generations of Jewish (and other) comedians to come.
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Religious biography, Religious texts
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Popular podcaster and self-proclaimed control freak Tara Sun shows how "having everything under control" is overrated--not to mention downright dangerous--and…
reveals the surprising, lifegiving alternative: only radical surrender to God brings the peace and fulfillment we yearn for.Today's culture is peddling a seductive promise, a message that bombards social media feeds and dominates bestseller lists: you can control your circumstances and achieve any goal through positive thinking, organization, and sheer force of will. But anyone who's tried to white-knuckle their way to self-fulfillment has discovered what lies on the other side of this supposedly empowering message: frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion.Tara knows what it's like to be obsessed with control--all under the guise of the supposed virtues of being self-sufficient, organized, and high achieving. When a battle with severe chronic illness demolished her illusions of control, Tara embarked on a journey of discovering the antidote to the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control: surrender to the God who cares for us and has an infinitely better blueprint for a life filled with joy, peace, and meaning. Readers willidentify how the false promises of control and self-sufficiency have warped their view of themselves, their hopes, and their purpose;learn to trust God--in the big events and the small details of their lives;discover practical steps and strategies for letting go of control and moving forward in faith, even in the face of setbacks and disappointments; andbe inspired by examples from Tara's life and from the Bible of the strength and purpose that comes through a lifestyle of surrender.For all those who are exhausted from trying to control their lives and disappointed by their unreached plans, Surrender Your Story is a welcome lifeline that opens readers' eyes to the beauty of a life surrendered to the Master Planner.