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Come Ye Children
Charles Spurgeon believed that the most important mission field in the world was right in front of us-in the hearts and minds of children. In Come Ye Children, originally published in 1897, Spurgeon offers a passionate plea to parents, teachers, and church leaders to prioritize the spiritual formation of the next generation.
Now, in this modern English edition, Ryan Frank brings Spurgeon's powerful message into the 21st century. With updated language and fresh reflections at the end of each chapter, Ryan helps today's readers rediscover the urgency and beauty of children's ministry. Whether you're a parent seeking wisdom, a volunteer looking for inspiration, or a pastor wanting to strengthen your ministry to kids, this book will encourage and equip you for the journey.
You'll be reminded that children's ministry is not childcare-it's discipleship. You'll be challenged to see your role in shaping young lives through the lens of eternity. And you'll be comforted knowing you're not alone in the calling.
Let this book stir your heart, sharpen your vision, and renew your passion for reaching kids with the love of Jesus. The work is holy. The mission is clear. And the time is now.
Let's keep going-together.
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Musicality for Modern Humans: How To Listen Like An Artist
Musicality for Modern Humans propels music appreciation into the 21st century.
It's a self-enrichment book about the inner game of sound-based art for curious people who wish they could get deeper into music, including those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated. It's for anyone looking to shake up their habits, get free of algorithms, and listen for more in music across all genres and time periods.
Musicality is about how composers and musicians manipulate tone, time, and timbre to reach us emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. It's also about how we respond and how alert we are to creativity and nuance. With perspective earned through 25 years of reporting and a lifetime of playing, Nashville-based writer and broadcaster Craig Havighurst resets our expectations, simplifies music theory, champions today's finest artists, and guides readers in a rethink of their musical diet.
Humbly honoring the educational lineage of Leonard Bernstein, Wynton Marsalis, and Billy Taylor, Havighurst is a new voice filling the void in an age when the importance of musical literacy has been increasingly diminished in schools and the mainstream press. He guides us toward active, engaged listening with the goal of enhancing our well-being, our capacity for empathy, and our bonds to family and community. Readers of every level and background are invited to heed the words of Isaac Stern and make music "an active part of natural life" through discerning listening and a lifelong exploration of what moves us.
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If We Still Lived Where I Was Born
In Maria Giura's If We Still Lived Where I Was Born, the narrator unlocks the meaning she's made of her childhood and heritage, spirituality and lost loves and draws the reader in to retrieve their own. The collection begins in the apartment above her parents' Brooklyn pastry shoppe where she imagines them still fighting, still making us, still together, then shifts to adulthood where she learns to stay still long enough to listen for the story, and then returns to childhood where her mother and aunts teach their kids to spread out their blankets and live. Moving between New York and Italy, between family and "stranger," these poems show longing and vulnerability, but also the thrill of being young and part of something larger than oneself, of making peace, and pursuing the path you were meant to. They brim with the people and places that have taught her the most and ring with pathos and celebration, from her immigrant father waiting for her on the corner . . . bread in his hand to the sister who pulled the music out of her, helped her make her own song. Beginning with a journey to a literal birth place and extending outward to many figurative places of self-discovery, this collection explores what lasts when all else passes away. -
Dreamer
Join God's Global Plan
Ten-year-old Jason is unsure if God is still at work around the world. That is, until he and his younger brother, Fred, discover a board game that transports them to countries across the globe. But one mistake could mean being stuck in a country with no way home.
In The Dreamer, Jason and Fred must fulfill a strange mission to deliver a holy book to a dreamer in Afghanistan. If only the brothers knew who. Can they lose the mysterious person following them and figure out who needs the book before time runs out? Find out in this first book in Jenny Marcelene's To the Ends series.
To the Ends is an international adventure series helping children ages 6-10 cultivate a biblical worldview and spark prayer for the nations.
"The Dreamer helps kids understand that missions is a real, here and now, essential part of the Christian faith. It shows young people they, too, can play a role in making God's great name known at home and in the world beyond." -Caroline Starr Rose, author of The Burning Season
"Engaging, fun, and based in biblical truth, The Dreamer by Jenny Marcelene is exactly the kind of book I want my kids reading! Through adventure and education, readers have the opportunity to learn about how the Lord is already at work around the world-and how we can partner with him in the work of sharing and proclaiming the gospel through prayer. I highly recommend this series and can't wait to read more!" -Ann Swindell, author of the In the Castle Library series and owner of Writing with Grace
"Jenny Marcelene channels her own experiences of living in Muslim countries into a novel to educate and inspire young readers' hearts with God's work around the world. The Dreamer manages to strike a golden balance between being exciting enough to keep the interest of older readers while remaining accessible in content and style for younger readers. Marcelene's book reminds us that the Gospel is both an incredible gift and a grand adventure." -Ginger M. Blomberg, author of Charlie and the Preschool Prodigal from TGC Kids
"The Dreamer takes readers on an imaginative journey, inviting kids to see God's heart for the nations. The Dreamer is eye-opening, respectful, and full of wonder." -Christie Thomas, author of Little Habits, Big Faith
"Praise God for Jenny Marcelene's obedience and talents that have created The Dreamer . . . Obviously, it has taken her a lifetime of listening and in-depth experiences for her to envision a book that young people will adore and consume. While a children's book, it presents many biblical and spiritual challenges for parents and other adults who read it to a younger audience. It is filled with biblical and modern-day cultural truths as the love of Jesus Christ continues to encounter the world of Islam . . . This book is more than well-researched, it has been well-lived and experienced." -Dr. Nik Ripken, missionary and author of The Insanity of God, President of Nik Ripken Ministries
"Jenny Marcelene has given young readers an unforgettable adventure that awakens curiosity and points them to God's heart for the nations." -Sarah Koontz, Founder of Living by Design Ministries
The Dreamer invites children into a world they may never travel to, but that God deeply loves. Jenny gives young readers the gift of seeing another culture through God's eyes-familiar enough to connect with, yet different enough to spark curiosity and wonder." -Carissa Potter, Director of Family Mobilization, Via
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Asa James
"A heartfelt debut, beautifully told."-Jennifer Klepper, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Road Trip
1875 Vermont. Asa James hasn't exactly sucked on the silver spoon. No one chooses to grow up on a rural poor farm, but a mixed-race orphan with Asa's scarred face has little choice.
Determined to be a naturalist and scientific thinker in the vein of Charles Darwin, instead he finds himself thrust alone into the wider world, taking a tutor's position at a mountaintop mansion. There, the widow Caro Rockwell is glossy and sardonic, someone so far outside Asa's experience that she could well be another species. But soon he glimpses the broken woman inside the shell. Amid a series of eerie events, they form a friendship that grows into a sweet and tender sort of love.
His heart has what it wants. But then, from within the many dark recesses of Mansfield Hall, a shameful secret is discovered that will force Asa into making a terrible choice.
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Heartfelt Crafts to Make and Give: 18 Pretty and Practical Felt Projects for Home Décor and More (Banners, Coasters, Houseplants, Garlands)
Readers will learn how to bring a cozy, handmade feel to their homes with these 18 beginner-friendly felt crafts that can be created in an afternoon!
Felt is a soft, colorful, and affordable material that's perfect for beginners. And, with just a few simple supplies and the expert guidance of designer Laura Nightingale, readers will be able to transform it into adorable decorations and practical home accessories that are sure to be loved for years.
Inside the book, readers will learn how to choose felt, cut and shape it using the provided templates, and master 10 simple embroidery stitches. Also included are step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos for 18 projects, including faux houseplants, cozy coasters, cute party banners, a bird mobile, a trinket dish, a zip pouch, and more.
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Mama Sasquatch (French Language Translation)
A la recherche de buissons de baies, Nala se perd, seule dans la forêt ! Heureusement, Mama Sasquatch entend ses cris et veille sur elle toute la nuit. Le lendemain, Nala apprend comment et pourquoi Mama et Bébé Sasquatch vivent dans la forêt, loin des gens. Une histoire à la fois charmante et apaisante pour les jeunes enfants, Mama Sasquatch présente des illustrations peintes envoutantes de l'artiste et autrice Eva Swift, de la nation Ditidaht.
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200 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters: The Must-Have Manual Every Quilter Needs
If quilting sometimes feels overwhelming or time-consuming, this book is your new best friend. 200 Sanity-Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Quilters is packed with practical advice and clever workarounds designed to make your quilting experience smoother, faster, and more enjoyable, no matter your skill level. You'll find expert solutions to common quilting problems, like how to fix bulky seams and tangled threads. With clear, step-by-step photo tutorials throughout, anyone can jump right in with confidence. Every tip is easy to follow, tried-and-true, and designed to help you avoid frustration while making the most of your fabric, tools, and time. Author Ellie Perez, also known as "Ellie the Quilter," is the creative force behind Mojave Farms Quilting Co. and a trusted voice in the online quilting community. Drawing from her years of experience teaching and creating, Ellie shares her favorite hacks for cutting more accurately, pressing more efficiently, storing supplies on a budget, and keeping your projects organized and stress-free. She's turned those endlessly scrolling Instagram tutorials into something tangible and useful you can reach for anytime. If you're ready to quilt smarter, not harder, this is the book you'll reach for again and again!Sold out -
Irish Romanticism
What does 'Irish romanticism' mean and when did Ireland become romantic? How does Irish romanticism differ from the literary culture of late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain, and what qualities do they share? Claire Connolly proposes an understanding of romanticism as a temporally and aesthetically distinct period in Irish culture, during which literature flourished in new forms and styles, evidenced in the lives and writings of such authors as Thomas Dermody, Mary Tighe, Maria Edgeworth, Lady Morgan, Thomas Moore, Charles Maturin, John Banim, Gerald Griffin, William Carleton and James Clarence Mangan. Their books were written, sold, circulated and read in Ireland, Britain and America and as such were caught up in the shifting dramas of a changing print culture, itself shaped by asymmetries of language, power and population. Connolly meets that culture on its own terms and charts its history. -
Crimen Y Castigo
Un clásico inmortal de la literatura universal, Crimen y Castigo nos sumerge en las turbulencias de la mente humana. Raskólnikov, un joven estudiante empobrecido de San Petersburgo, decide cometer un asesinato con la esperanza de justificarlo mediante una teoría moral que lo coloque por encima de la ley común. Sin embargo, tras el crimen, su conciencia se convierte en su mayor enemigo.
Dostoievski despliega con maestría una novela psicológica en la que se enfrentan culpa y redención, razón y fe, orgullo y humildad. Es una exploración profunda del alma atormentada, escrita con una intensidad que trasciende épocas y culturas.
Con cada página, el lector se ve arrastrado a un viaje inquietante hacia las profundidades de la moralidad, el castigo y, finalmente, la posibilidad de redención.
Un libro que no solo se lee, sino que permanece para siempre en la memoria del lector.
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Delaware Behaving Badly: First State, True Crimes
Murder, scandal, betrayal, and deceit-Delaware has never been as quiet as its size suggests. Delaware Behaving Badly opens the case files of the First State and reveals stories of crime, corruption, and human folly that shaped communities and haunted memories. These are true accounts, pulled from newspapers, court documents, and eyewitness testimony, that show how ordinary people stumbled into extraordinary-and often disastrous-moments.
Readers will encounter jealous lovers whose passion turned violent, fraudsters who built castles of lies, officials who abused the public trust, and families caught in the aftermath of sudden tragedy. Some stories remain unsolved mysteries, their questions echoing across the decades. Others culminate in dramatic courtroom showdowns where reputations crumbled and verdicts set precedents. Each account is both a window into Delaware's past and a timeless study of human behavior pushed to its limits.
The book unfolds as a series of sharply drawn narratives. One chapter pulls readers into a nineteenth-century murder trial where public opinion divided towns along bitter lines. Another follows a confidence man whose schemes entangled the unwary and left local banks reeling. Yet another describes crimes of passion that destroyed households and left behind whispered legends. Woven together, these stories remind us that Delaware's history cannot be told solely through governors and generals. It must also include those who bent or broke the law.
Delaware may be the second smallest state, but its record of scandal is long and colorful. Its compact size meant that crimes quickly became community affairs. A theft in Wilmington could make headlines in Dover by the next morning. A killing in a rural crossroads could ripple outward until the entire county debated guilt and innocence. In such a close-knit place, every misdeed felt personal, every arrest a public event. This intimacy gives the stories in Delaware Behaving Badly unusual power. They do not feel distant. They feel as though they happened to neighbors you might have known.
True crime draws us because it combines suspense with recognition. We read to understand motives, to trace evidence, to watch justice unfold-or fail. At the same time, we see temptations and jealousies that drive people to extremes. The men and women in these pages are not monsters. They are human beings who made choices that shocked those around them and altered the course of their lives forever.
Unlike crime fiction, these stories require no invention. They come from archived newspapers, court records, and diaries that preserve the raw details of Delaware's darker past. Yet the writing is designed for a broad audience, not for specialists. Each chapter moves briskly, carrying the reader into a new case and unfolding it with a storyteller's eye for drama and character. The goal is not simply to recount facts but to bring history alive through narrative.
Delaware Behaving Badly will appeal to true crime enthusiasts who love mysteries rooted in fact, to history readers curious about the Mid-Atlantic, and to anyone who enjoys well-told tales of human conflict and consequence. It stands as both entertainment and history: entertaining because the stories are gripping, historical because they show how communities once wrestled with crime, punishment, and morality.
For fans of works like The Devil in the White City or regional true crime collections, this book offers the same mix of suspense, period detail, and reflection on human nature. Delaware's small scale makes its scandals especially vivid, and its overlooked history means these stories will be new to most readers.
In these pages, Delaware misbehaves-and its stories prove unforgettable.
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Mastering Granny Square Crochet: Unlock the Art of Granny Square Crochet with Step-By-Step Guidance and Inspiring Projects
Dive into the rich tradition of crochet with "Mastering Granny Squares," your comprehensive guide to creating timeless and versatile crochet masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a complete beginner, this book is your gateway to mastering the art of granny square crochet and unleashing your creativity like never before.
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Sold outOrange Eats Creeps
*National Book Foundation '5 Under 35' Award
*NPR Best Books of 2010
*The Believer Book Award Finalist
*Indie Bookseller's Choice Awards Finalist"The book feels written in a fever; it is breathless, scary, and like nothing I've ever read before. Krilanovich's work will make you believe that new ways of storytelling are still emerging from the margins."
--NPRA girl with drug-induced ESP and an eerie connection to Patty Reed (a young member of the Donner Party who credited her survival to her relationship with a hidden wooden doll), searches for her disappeared foster sister along "The Highway That Eats People," stalked by a conflation of Twin Peaks' "Bob" and the Green River Killer, known as Dactyl.
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Witch Who Chases the Sun
Sometimes, true love is not the answer.
A decade after the Second War, Aixauhan Alchemist Ying Cai-Li seeks to rekindle her relationship with her ex-lover, the Inabrian Oracle Anne Barberry.
However, the war changed them both. Estranged by their losses, Cai-Li has gained a notorious reputation as the dark magic-wielding Blood Hawk and Anne barricades herself in a castle on a hill where her family's dark secrets lie. Rumors in the village say Anne is a monster, responsible for the disappearance of innocent visitors.
But when the two witches reunite and begin unraveling the mysteries of the village, it becomes clear that scars left by the war do not easily fade. Things are not as they seem. Old ghosts come back to haunt them. Past truths are revealed. Can the witches be each other's salvations or are they doomed to repeat the past that tore them apart?
Fans of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang and The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon will fall in love with Dawn Chen's sapphic high fantasy epic about anti-colonialism, grief, generational trauma, and the cycles of war.
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Last Seen
TWO MILLION COPY AND INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR
"Impossible to put down."--Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I Let You Go
"[Lucy Clarke is] queen of the destination thriller."--Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Wrong Sister
The Survivors meets Disappearing Earth in this psychologically acute thriller about a seaside community grappling with its dark past as long-hidden secrets begin to inflict new wounds, from million-copy and internationally bestselling author Lucy Clarke
Seven years ago, two boys went missing at sea - and only one was brought to shore. The Sandbank, a remote stretch of coast dotted with beach huts, was scarred forever.
Sarah's son survived all those years ago. But on the anniversary of the accident, he disappears without trace. As new secrets begin to surface, The Sandbank hums with tension and unanswered questions. Sarah's search grows more desperate and she starts to mistrust everyone she knows - and she's right to. Someone saw everything on that fateful day seven years ago. And they'll do anything to keep the truth buried.
A taut, pulse-pounding tale of a community on the brink of mayhem, Last Seen is an explosive addition to Lucy Clarke's masterful oeuvre.
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Sold outWhere Is Wisconsin?
Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Wisconsin in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Wisconsin? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. Meet important people like the founders of the Republican Party. Read about the importance of cheese-making in Wisconsin and how it led to the "cheesehead" tradition. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the Badger State. Not to mention that it's the location of Barbie and Ken's fictional hometown! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Wisconsin.Sold out