Wonder English

Sam Hollander has spent 30 years trudging through the peaks and valleys of a songwriting career. Before he was stacking Billboard hits, he was piling up bad luck, calamitous flops, false starts, and feeling like the world was moving on and up without him while he spun in place. Now he wears his failures like a badge of honor. In 21-Hit Wonder, he’s collected anecdotes from his weird waltzes around the banquet of pop to help aspiring songwriters and other creatives learn about survival, endurance, scheming, hustle, and the importance of laughing.

The Mosquito was probably World War II's most versatile combat aircraft. This book contains hundreds of firsthand accounts from many of the two-man crews who flew in them; pilots and navigators. It portrays the dramatic experiences of flying in its many roles as pathfinder, night fighter, reconnaissance aircraft, precision bombing, and low-level ground attack aircraft. It describes many of the RAF's most audacious raids on prime, but difficult, targets where carpet bombing by heavy bombers was likely to be ineffective and cause unnecessary casualties to civilians.

For author and Slow Stories podcast host Rachel Schwartzmann, slowing down has changed her story in ways she could have never imagined. In this poignant and timely collection, she invites us to step away from the turmoil of daily life and awaken to the pleasures of living and creating with intention.

As the decade comes to an end, the AM dial is filled with hits from almost every musical genre imaginable and that variety is captured by Billboard’s ranking of the Year End Hot 100 Singles Of 1969 that had ‘Sugar, Sugar’ by the cartoon band, The Archies, at #1. After that, and in order, we see ‘Aquarius’/‘Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)’ by The 5th Dimension, ‘I Can’t Get Next To You’ by The Temptations, ‘Honky Tonk Women’ by The Rolling Stones, ‘Everyday People’ by Sly & The Family Stone, ‘Dizzy’ by Tommy Roe, ‘Hot Fun In The Summertime’ by Sly...

You may have seen a few miracles or experienced breakthroughs in prayer, but maybe it's time to take your faith to a new level of expectation. Let these extraordinary testimonies and quotes from the life of Dr. John G. Lake inspire you to believe God for more than ever before.

Set off on a unique family journey to New Zealand, a captivating travel narrative that chronicles a family's self-planned exploration of one of the world's most breathtaking destinations. From the undulating hills of the North Island to the grandeur of the South Island's mountains and serene sounds, this book provides a vibrant portrayal of New Zealand's diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The book takes you through meticulously planned excursions, including stays at charming Airbnbs, scenic road trips, and thrilling activities such as hiking, kayaking, and bungee jumping. ...

A Disneyland security officer about to retire, experiences an unexpected jolt from the past.

In this sweeping series of interconnected novels that can be read out of order, Disney’s Princesses grow up—and learn to rule—guided by the magical Queen’s Council. In Realm of Wonders, Jasmine must prove that she is the rightful heir to the throne of Agrabah.

Their names still echo down the ages: The Great Pyramid at Giza. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Temple of Artemis. The statue of Zeus at Olympia. The mausoleum of Halikarnassos. The Colossus at Rhodes. The Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Seven Wonders of the World were staggeringly audacious impositions on our planet. They were also brilliant adventures of the mind, test cases of the reaches of human imagination. Now only the pyramid remains, yet the scale and majesty of these seven wonders still enthral us today.

The colorful characters from Greek mythology come alive in exciting adventures captured by the author of The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter. Ride Pegasus, open Pandora' Box, kill Medea with her head of many snakes, join Hercules as he flexes his muscles and King Midas as he turn his daughter into gold. The stories, moral in tone, are totally riveting.

In this captivating follow-up to the best-selling kids' devotionals Indescribable and How Great Is Our God, discover more mind-blowing, faith-building scientific facts and biblical truths about the wonder of God's creation from author, speaker, and founder of the Passion movement Louie Giglio. Well-known for his powerful and highly visual messages about science and the Bible, Louie Giglio has a passion for inspiring kids to notice, enjoy, and marvel at God's creation.

Refugia (reh-FU-jee-ah) is a term describing places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis, such as a volcanic eruption, fire, or stressed climate. Ideally, these refugia endure, expand, and connect so that new life emerges. Debra Rienstra applies this concept to human culture and faith, asking: In this era of ecological devastation, how can Christians become people of refugia? How can we find and nurture these refugia in our human cultural systems and in our spiritual lives? Refugia Faith speaks to people securely within the faith as well as to those on the edge.

Ignite Your Spirit, Unleash Holy Fire & Transform The World Are you prepared to be ignited with a fresh baptism of Holy Spirit fire, unleashing its mighty flow within you? Since the Day of Pentecost, Heaven’s power has been available for any believer fully surrendered to Jesus, transforming them into vessels brimming with Holy Spirit power. You are called to be a catalyst for healing, deliverance, and miracles. This is your inheritance! Mario Murillo, a seasoned signs and wonders evangelist and prophetic voice, imparts fresh baptism of fire and invites you into a realm of miracles, signs,...

A collection of enchanting princess fairy tales to take your child on a journey with fairies, animals and magic. Written in simple English language, each fairy tale has a beautiful end that makes it ideal for reading aloud to kids for story time and bedtime. The book is filled with vibrant and captivating illustrations, which will attract the attention of your child.

Dive into the pages of Iniko Obi Chinedu’s enchanting tale, "The Lost African City of Gold," where the true treasures are not what glitters, but what teaches. Journey with Kofi, Nia, Jabari, and Ada, four daring friends whose thirst for adventure leads them on an epic quest across the rich tapestry of Africa’s heartlands. From dusty ancient maps hidden in attics to the farthest reaches of legendary empires, our heroes traverse savannahs, climb mountains, and navigate mighty rivers. They meet guardians of history who share with them the stories of Mali’s scholars, Ghana’s gold, ...

Embarking on your first solo road trip. Receiving a special surprise that arrives out of the blue. Finding a sudden flash of inspiration that sets you on a wondrous new path. When we think about the moments that stand out in our memory, it's clear that our minds hold onto the unusual or unexpected. By tapping into students' innate curiosity, you can design memorable, meaningful learning experiences that captivate their interest and ignite their imaginations.

A single mom learns that her chronically ill son can communicate with a very special dog - and the lessons this dog teaches can shape the future and transform their lives. And what Whistler inspires in Kate and Jasper may be his most important lesson of all.

Chronicles of Wonder tells the story of the imaginative boy born in Ireland who loved books and poetry and grew himself to be a famous teacher and writer. But before he penned The Space Trilogy or The Chronicles of Narnia, Clive Staples Lewis found friends in other stories, including tales from Beatrix Potter, The Wind and the Willows, Phantastes by George MacDonald, and The Pilgrim’s Progress.

As two worlds reel from a colossal final pulse that cuts off all contact between them, two unimaginable discoveries raise the stakes even further. In a secret American facility, a power hidden from society for a decade is about to break free. And something much bigger, buried deep beneath the Scottish Highlands for thousands of years, is about to rise up.

Theological depth with pastoral warmth are offered in this inspiring, first-person "spiritual geography", based on Jonah, from Mark Buchanan. It is rich with stories, references, and quotes from great - and simple - people of faith.