Rescued by the U.S. Air Force, Jim, Staci, and Lou are thrust into another agonizing situation. No one finds it easy to be under adult supervision after being on their own for so long, but without the support of the family, can the teens come to terms with the tragedies that have befallen their families and themselves? How will they cope with what is to come? What will happen to the new addition to their group? Uncertainty is all around, but surely...

"This biography examines the remarkable life of Pope Francis using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Pope Francis's family background, childhood, education, and work with the poor and the Catholic Church. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned...

"First there was a seed. A tiny seed. But it was a seed with possibility…"--Amazon.com.

While the old Roman Empire of the west crumbled to ruin, the Byzantines grew strong and powerful, creating such cities as Constantinople. Under such leaders as Constantine and Justinian the Great, the Byzantine Empire flourished. Readers will discover how the Byzantines transformed Christianity, protected Europe from would-be invaders, and later carried the seeds of the Renaissance to Italy during their thousand-year reign. Through eye-catching images,...

Understanding the dimensions and mechanics of the bible is far crucial in understanding of the bible itself. Fresh and new revelations will be like links on the chain when you read the bible from cover to cover with this very nature in mind. Bible is no different to the concept of a jigsaw puzzle. All the individual 66 books and epistles that sum up the bible are incomplete in its individuality. You can find that missing jigsaw piece nowhere but within...

Christianity is a faith rich in celebrations, ceremonies, and traditions. Readers of this informative volume learn about what it means to be a follower of Christianity today. They also discover the many stories and beliefs that the Christian faith is rooted in. Vibrant photographs correlate closely with the engaging text, allowing for a greater understanding of the content. The unique page layout presents information in accessible sections, allowing...

Discover the greatest and most widely read book in the world, made accessible to every child: The Bible Discover all the most important stories from the Old Testament in this book: • Adam and Eve • Noah's Ark • The Tower of Babel • Isaac's Sacrifice • Joseph, Prince of Egypt • Moses and the Ten Commandments • Samson and Delilah • David and Goliath ... and many more! This publication dedicated to young readers (6-10 years...

¿Estas Seguro Que Estás Listo? Con estas cortas pero poderosas palabras, la autora Virginia Finnie se embarca en la experiencia que dura una vida: aprender sobre la armadura que nos ha dado Dios a usar para la batalla de cada día. Ningún cristiano, niño o adulto tiene que vivir en cautiverio. La clave para vivir victoriosos es comprender lo que Dios nos ha dado. Este texto cautivador le ayudará a los pequeños a visualizar la armadura para que...

Do you find yourself unhappy with the trappings of life? Maybe you need to look beyond what's under the Christmas tree. You see, those things will never satisfy your soul. In Jesus Is the Reason for the Season, you'll find out what the Christmas holiday is really all about. You'll also learn how you can have love, joy, peace, hope, forgiveness, and eternal life-the blessings that every believer has access to through Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior....

Imagine a school where the leaders in student government, academics, the arts, and sports brought out the best in themselves and their peers. Impossible?? Maybe not! Tommy Nelson's new PowerPak series by John C. Maxwell adapts for ages 10 - 14 the leadership techniques from Maxwell's New York Times bestseller Developing the Leader within You. In the PowerPak series, Maxwell gives a simple step-by-step plan for any young person to learn leadership...