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Ted Kooser describes with exquisite detail and humor the place he calls home in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska, an area known as the Bohemian Alps. Nothing is too big or too small for his attention, including memories of his grandmother's cooking. And Kooser reminds us that the closing of local schools, thoughtless county weed control, and irresponsible housing development destroy more than just the view.

When a teen runs away from his father's mysterious commune, he sets in motion a domino effect that will connect six characters desperate for hope and love, set across the sun-bleached canvas of Los Angeles. From the acclaimed author of Visitation Street, a visionary portrait of contemporary Los Angeles in all its facets, from the Mojave Desert to the Pacific, from the 110 to Skid Row.

In his acclaimed books, including classics such as Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, The Heart of Christianity, Speaking Christian, and Convictions, Marcus J. Borg helped shape an enlightened modernist view of Christianity. A leading scholar of the historical Jesus acclaimed for his ability to speak about Christianity in the context of contemporary society, Borg offered profound wisdom and inspiration - a new way of seeing and living the Christian life.

Reese Hanson doesn't want to move away from her friends and school in Florida. But her parents say they must for her father's job. Now she is stuck in rural Texas, friendless and lonely, until a dirty, scruffy mutt shows up on their farm. Despite her father's dire warnings that a dog like Dixie won't stay around, Reese decides to trust the dog with the floppy ears and bearded face. She's glad she does because soon her family will need a miracle and Dixie proves she'sthe right dog to find it.

There's No Place Like Oz is a reimagining of Wizard of Oz with a reverse harem twist. This darker, grittier version of a classic tale will keep you as on edge as our heroine, with touches of horror and lots of heat amidst the twisted romance.

Listen to this audiobook to learn more about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient and the New World!

Bring Heaven’s Power to Earth’s Problems Do you want to carry the tangible, miracle-working, prophetic power of God? Does it sometimes seem like it’s reserved only for the elite? The truth is that God’s manifest presence and power is not exclusive—it’s for every believer willing to step out in faith, boldness, and risk. It’s just that many don’t know how. Known for equipping everyday people to carry the supernatural power of God to the darkest and most challenging places, pastor Darren Stott trains you to become Unapologetically Supernatural, revealing scriptural secrets so ...

When all the tales in the land of Mithra-Sha lost their endings, Audra fled from her family’s rejection and the only home she ever knew. Now, with a sense of veiled danger haunting her heels and her life as devoid of direction as her stories, she arrives at long last in a city of fresh starts and second chances.

An Asian American basketball star walks into a gym. No one recognizes him, but everyone stares anyway. It is the start of a joke but what is the punchline? When Won Lee, the first Asian American in the NBA, stuns the world in a seven-game winning streak, the global media audience dubs it “The Wonder”—much to Won’s chagrin. Meanwhile, Won struggles to get attention from his coach, his peers, his fans, and most importantly, his hero, Powerball!, who also happens to be Won’s teammate and the captain.

What Shall We Do Today? The Garden of Wonders Perfect for classroom reading time, bedtime stories, and teaching valuable life lessons! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most magical adventure yet in this delightful children's book for ages 6-9! When Maya receives a mysterious invitation to "The Garden of Wonders" from her globe-trotting aunt, the three friends embark on an unforgettable journey through six enchanting garden spaces. Each area introduces them to important celebrations happening around the world: They discover the beauty of cultural ...

Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

When the reclusive mathematician Jeremy Grady goes missing, it's up to his estranged brother Jack to find out why. His search leads him on a far-flung journey - from Brazil, India, Peru, and beyond - as he unravels the mystery that links the Seven Wonders of the World, and discovers that Jeremy may have hit upon something that's been concealed for centuries.

Soulwinning is the energizing, ennobling life. We have put into practice the truths shared in this book. For over sixty years in more than one hundred nations, we have communicated the good news publicly, out where the people are, addressing audiences of 20,000 to 300,000 people. Discover the secret, the pleasure, the exhilaration of sharing God's love in a hurting world. Experience new self-esteem. Winning others, you truly win Christ. Enriching people, your own life is enriched.

When Matt whisks Fran away on a romantic spa weekend at the Alford Inn, she's excited to try French macarons from Jacques de Gaulle, the inn's famous in-house baker. But when an off-duty employee is murdered in the spa - during a mud wrap treatment no less - Fran must use the time she could've been relaxing to solve another murder case. A friend's crumbling marriage depends on it!

Glory Rising will give the readers greater understanding of their true spiritual inheritance that will help unlock the power of who they are in Christ Jesus as sons and daughters of God. It will help them understand the vital role they play as God's Kingdom representatives on the stage called earth and encourage them to know the ways of God that will open up the experiential realms of glory. It's here that we will find access into Eden's door and the Tree of Life and find destiny's doors that will open to encounter God in genuine, tangible ways, executing and partaking of the ever-...

This book brings together scientists, theologians, biblical scholars, and scholars of religion to explore the relationship between Pentecostalism and science with respect to miracles. The chapters cover a broad range of issues, such as how to frame the relation between science and religion; the compatibility of miracles and modern science; the best way of understanding signs and wonders in light of biblical texts; to what extent healing prayer should be studied scientifically; how the miraculous has been portrayed in modern cultural imaginarium; and the implications of all the above for ...

Awaken to the wonder every day! In Wonderstruck, Margaret Feinberg invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and drink in the fullness of life. Come learn how to recognize the presence of God in the midst of your routine, unearth extraordinary moments on ordinary days, identify what’s holding you back in prayer, and discover peace in knowing you’re wildly loved.

Dive into "Awakening Wonder," a collection of poems that beckons you to explore the intricate bonds shared with Mother Earth. Each verse reveals the beauty in connection, celebrating the tapestry of life that surrounds us. These poems illuminate the smallest wonders and grand mysteries of existence, inviting you to feel a deeper kinship with the world. Expand your soul and breathe in the joy of belonging. This is a space where you can reflect, connect, and rejuvenate. Open these pages and discover the warmth of unity in life's great adventure. You are welcome here.

Radio and television host Glenn Beck has experienced the rollercoaster of life like few others. From the suicide of his mother when he was just 13, to his eventual alcoholism, depression, divorce, unemployment, and health scares - Glenn has weathered life’s darkest storms. Any one of those struggles could’ve ruined him, yet Glenn was able to keep moving forward. He saw past the darkness into the light; past his grief and addictions and into what his life could be.

The feel-good book to live your happiness Pia is dissatisfied with herself and fed up with her life. That is until she meets Petunia, a wonderful old lady on a sky-blue bench. From then on everything changes for Pia. Touched by humor and emotion, Pia follows her new path, guided in rendezvous with the mysterious Petunia and her insight into happiness. This tender story about the true meaning of life is for all those who only feel some joy and happiness; for those who are hardly happy at all; and those who can't really remember what happiness feels like. But essentially, it is for all of us;...