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Spiritual Practices for Hospitality Rooted in Presence, Not Perfection

Reimagine Christian hospitality as a transformative spiritual practice that nurtures genuine connection wherever life takes you. In Becoming a Person of Welcome, Laura Baghdassarian Murray shares thought-provoking stories and insightful reflections that reach beyond outward gestures to inward transformation and a life shaped by God's welcome of us.

Going beyond opening your home or church building, hospitality is about cultivating a posture of welcome that reflects God's presence and generosity. You can discover the true essence of hospitality and create authentic belonging wherever you are.

What you'll find in Becoming a Person of Welcome:

• Eleven spiritual practices like listening, generosity, humility, discernment, and centering prayer to help guide you into this deeper vision of welcome.
• A strengthened understanding of God's inclusive welcome and how to reflect him by offering true connection and care to those around you.
• Practical ways to embody hospitality yourself or in community with the included questions for individual or group reflection.

This book is great for Christians who wants to better embody God's welcoming presence throughout their lives and small group or ministry leaders who want to make their church more welcoming. With wisdom drawn from Murray's Armenian heritage and seasoned church leadership, this book offers theological insights, practical steps, and thoughtful reflections to help you live out a life of connection rooted in God's example. Empower yourself and others to become bearers of welcome with Becoming a Person of Welcome .

This heartrending graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Big Apple Diaries) is a moving and unforgettable story about inner strength, healing, and finding hope.

It's 2002, and 14-year-old Alyssa is a freshman at a new high school where she knows NO ONE and the uniforms are hideous! What a disaster...

Even worse? Her parents are forcing her to join the cross-country team. No one needs to run, or sweat, this much!

Over time though, Alyssa actually starts to like running. She's getting better with practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice. Alyssa begins to find a steady rhythm with high school, cross country, and her new stepfamily.

But Alyssa's dad is sick, and she doesn't know what to do. When the worst thing imaginable happens, Alyssa will need to count on her friends, family, and herself to keep running forward.

Learn how mammals survived the test of time in this volume of Science Comics, the smash-hit STEM graphic novel series that has sold over a million copies!

Mammals are survivors--when dinosaurs went extinct, they survived. From lush jungles to deep oceans to sweltering deserts, mammals now dominate nearly every environment on Earth. But how did they do it? Take a trip back in time and discover how extreme changes in climate have pushed mammals to evolve new traits, including hooves, claws, tusks, big brains, and even blow holes. Join us as we explore our mammalian history, and maybe the past will hold the key to surviving in the future.

Wingman 101: Make him fall head over heels in love.

Brad

What's a straight guy to do when he accidentally goes on a date with his brand new gym-bro? Offer to be the best wingman ever, of course! It's foolproof.

Joey needs a man? I'll find him one.

He wants someone who looks, well, kind of like me? No problem!

Not into watersports? I've got him covered.

The issue is, going on all these dates with Joey makes me realize I want more of his time to be spent with me. I like the guy. And his smile. And the way he makes me feel like anything is possible.

Except... I can't possibly be who Joey needs. He wants his forever person. His great big love.

And no matter how perfect the dude's abs are or how skilled he is as a cuddle-bro, the two of us will never be more than friends. Because I'm straight.

Right?

10 Ways to Accidentally Fall in Love is a lighthearted romantic comedy with disastrous dates, more innuendo than is probably healthy, an oblivious sweetheart, the gym-dude who falls for him swiftly, and a HEA loaded with firsts. It has characters who originally appeared in Himbo (Elite 8 Studios Book 4) but is set as a standalone.

Why institutional neutrality is nothing but an illusion.

Can a university ever truly be neutral in today's social and political climate? Pushing against the tide of universities increasingly pledging to stay neutral about contentious issues, law professor Brian Soucek argues that their promises are doomed to fail--universities can't help being opinionated.

In The Opinionated University, Soucek shows that neutrality is a myth by taking a deep dive into several prominent campus controversies of the day, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and restrictions on campus speech and protest. Each issue requires universities to choose a side in what they do, if not also in what they say. In everything from curricular and admissions decisions to their response to outside rankings and their evaluation of faculty, universities express the values at the heart of their mission. Soucek argues that those pushing for neutrality are only preventing universities from standing up for their values, whether in today's current moment of crisis or in periods of political calm.

Both timely and deeply engaging, The Opinionated University calls on universities to dispense with neutrality as a governing principle and focus instead on what their mission should be, and who should determine it.

The second volume in an action-packed graphic novel series starring an iconic new heroine who is a descendant of a legendary monster hunter!

Eowulf Wegmund (descendant of legendary monster hunter Beowulf, of course) can't wait to escape the suburbs--with their boring chores and rules--to start her new job at Vulcan's Celestial Supply Shop on the lost island of Celestina. Her first assignment? Deliver the dreaded Helm of Balor to a movie studio and keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Guarding an all-powerful super-weapon from a few monsters-turned-actors should be a piece of cake. Right?

On her first day on the job, Eowulf stumbles on a dark conspiracy involving missing magical creatures. Now, Eowulf and her new monster friends must face an interdimensional evil-doer and stop a cosmic cataclysm!

A spy-in-training must infiltrate her best friend's school to investigate a mean girl who might just be an undercover assassin in the thrilling second installment in this fun, fast-paced middle grade series.

Bea is training hard to become a spy. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine. And now she has extra lessons with her new mentor Ms. Halliday, not to mention a new babysitting job with her best friend Tommy.

But when her friend Chantal sends her a telegram about a mean girl named Mabel (who is almost certainly part of an international league of Assassins), Bea knows she has to go undercover at Chantal's school. Except the closer Bea gets to Mabel, the rockier her friendship with Chantal becomes. Bea knows she needs to take down the Arctic assassins... but she never thought that could mean losing a friend.

Perfect for fans of Hilo!

Created by real-life astronaut Leland Melvin!

The action-packed space adventure continues!

The team of kids-turned-astronauts are back again and this time they are heading farther than any kid has traveled before...to the moon!

But ever since Steven got back from being injured and going through physical therapy, his friends are acting a little strange. They are extra courteous to him, almost tripping over themselves to help, and stuttering over the wrong words. They mean well but Steven just wants to be treated like a regular member of the team. Plus the moon is an unstable environment, and when moonquakes keep shaking things up, the lives of the entire team are danger. It'll be up to the kids to trust each other's wits, capabilities and strengths in order to get through the crisis and get each other home safely.

Crafted by the visionary minds of astronaut Leland Melvin, Joe Caramagna, and Alison Acton, dive into this riveting space odyssey, where the vastness of space tests the bounds of friendship and courage.

"From the mega-talented Dan Santat comes a hilarious and beautifully illustrated tale of friendship, adventure and mystery. Sashimi is FRESH!!!" -Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants

He's funny. He's (too) friendly. He's... a fishboy named SASHIMI!

A new graphic novel series from bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat.

In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him.

To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water!

When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay--a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi--hijinks ensue! Fortunately, with the help of a new friend and the class goldfish, Sashimi figures out a way to stay afloat.

Perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sharkdog, and The Investigator series!

An essential guide to the ways data can improve decision making.

Statistics are everywhere: in news reports, at the doctor's office, and in every sort of forecast, from the stock market to the weather. Blogger, teacher, and computer scientist Allen B. Downey knows well that people have an innate ability both to understand statistics and to be fooled by them. As he makes clear in this accessible introduction to statistical thinking, the stakes are big. Simple misunderstandings have led to incorrect medical prognoses, underestimated the likelihood of large earthquakes, hindered social justice efforts, and resulted in dubious policy decisions. There are right and wrong ways to look at numbers, and Downey will help you see which are which.

Probably Overthinking It uses real data to delve into real examples with real consequences, drawing on cases from health campaigns, political movements, chess rankings, and more. He lays out common pitfalls--like the base rate fallacy, length-biased sampling, and Simpson's paradox--and shines a light on what we learn when we interpret data correctly, and what goes wrong when we don't. Using data visualizations instead of equations, he builds understanding from the basics to help you recognize errors, whether in your own thinking or in media reports. Even if you have never studied statistics--or if you have and forgot everything you learned--this book will offer new insight into the methods and measurements that help us understand the world.

A racial demographic transition has come to rural northern New England. White population losses sit alongside racial and ethnic minority population gains in nearly all of the small towns of the Upper Valley region spanning New Hampshire and Vermont. Homesick considers these trends in a part of the country widely considered to be progressive, offering new insights on the ways white residents maintain racial hierarchies even there.

Walton focuses on the experiences of mostly well-educated migrants of color moving to the area to take well-paid jobs - in this case in health care, higher education, software development, and engineering. Walton shows that white residents maintain their social position through misrecognition--a failure or unwillingness to see people of color as legitimate, welcome, and valuable members of the community. The ultimate impact of such misrecognition is a profound sense of homesickness, a deep longing for a place in which one can feel safe, wanted, and accepted.

Tightly and sensitively argued, this book helps us better understand how to recognize and unsettle such processes of exclusion in diversifying spaces in general.

Your Plain & Simple Guide to Unlock Your Intuition and Discover the Power of Perception

Everyone is born with intuitive powers that range from normal to intense. Psychic Ability is your key to unlocking the extraordinary. Renowned teacher Ann Caulfield takes you on a transformative journey, exploring the spectrum of psychic potential within you. From telepathic connections to dream interpretation, learn to harness these skills:

• Telepathy: Discover how to "read minds" and connect with others on a deeper level.
• Dream Language: Unearth the hidden messages your subconscious whispers through dreams.
• Chakras: Balance your energy centers to enhance intuition and overall well-being.
• Dowsing: Learn to tap into the Earth's subtle energies for guidance and decision-making.
• Astral Travel: Embark on journeys beyond the physical realm, expanding your perception.
• Scrying: Unlock the secrets hidden within crystals, mirrors, and other divination tools.
• Mental Mediumship: Connect with the unseen world and develop your ability to communicate with spirit.

Psychic Ability is a practical and accessible guide that makes the world of psychic exploration fun, easy to understand, and, most importantly, achievable. Embrace your intuition and embark on a path of self-discovery that will transform your life!

An incredible new Conan tale of heroic barbarism, filled with more high adventure, savage combat, ancient gods, and rollicking sword-and-sorcery action!

Volume six of this epic series is masterfully crafted by the critically-acclaimed team of Jim Zub and Fernando Dagnino - fans of Robert E. Howard's legendary hero are in for a thrill!

The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Fernando Dagnino (Superman, Blade Runner: Origins).

The Great Serpent's influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia... And what they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!

Collects Conan the Barbarian #21-24

The Baby-Sitters Club meets The Breakfast Club in this fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl who reluctantly joins the Environmental Club at her new school--and finds friendship and community where she least expects it.

After her parents' divorce, seventh grader Violet is forced to start all over.

Now the new kid, at a new school, in a new town, she must navigate unfamiliar territory. Luckily, Violet falls in with a new group of (maybe?) friends. But when they wind up in detention, they're forced to join the under-attended Environmental Club--and mischief ensues. What will become of this rag-tag group?

Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this hilarious and heartfelt story about making friends, making mistakes, and making it up as you go along--until you end up just where you were meant to be.