Because this novel portrays our precious Savior in a secular setting, the sins of the associates spill out in an ugly, unflattering manner. Flawed people accomplish God’s plan. The Bible depicts lust, violence, fear, and human weaknesses in an earthy way. So does this book. This story communicates God’s great love for humans in a form designed to entice people who want to read interesting stories. But they may not spend much time reading the Holy book. The ideas expressed in this book main...

Aftermath DiscussionsA horrific event occurred on a Friday, a long ago. That evening, some central characters and others discuss the consequences of that sad afternoon. Their talks are brief but emotional. Big hint: That was a religious occurrence.These are short, fictional, hypothetical conversations about an earth-shaking situation.Lighthouse LegendsIn 1822, a couple deeply in love speak of a time-traveling sailor. The sto...

Genesis Lovingly RevisitedStorylineThis book is a fictional takeoff of early Genesis for people who don’t read the Bible much but want to learn about the stories. A modern look at an age-old story. Filled with humor, yet reverently written in street dialect. It is almost poetic, with lots of pictures.Creation, Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, snake, ark, Noah, Sodom & Gomorrah, and more gently come alive in this easy-to-read book.

Have you ever seen yourself in the gallery of pictures presented to us in scripture? Maybe you see yourself as a Job pondering what Gods purpose is. A Jonah as he is given a mission he doesnt want. A Mary, unsure of the path before her but willing to be Gods instrument. This books purpose is to shed light on these questions that we bring before the throne of God. Many times the response is to move forward and walk on water. In these moments of our journey with Him we rejoice; feeling the e...

Michael L. Printz Award WinnerAmerican Indian Youth Literature Award WinnerFeaturing the voices of both new and acclaimed Indigenous writers and edited by bestselling Muscogee author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of interconnected stories serves up laughter, love, Native pride, and the world’s best frybread.The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban N...

Backyards, rooftops, courtyards and balconies are sprouting with herbs, ballooning with fruit and bursting with vegies across our urban landscapes. Slowly, but we certainly believe surely, people are embracing the joy of gardening and the more relaxed lifestyle it brings. There is a change in the air and we are excited to watch it unfold.Enter the completely addictive world of urban growing, where you can pocket a slice of farm life in the city, even if just for a few minutes a day...

Everyone loves a good hamburger, and Byron makes the best. Since 2007, Byron's restaurants have become renowned for as the place to head for a proper hamburger.Founder Tom Byng and head chef Fred Smith know everything there is to know about burgers. They've tasted thousands of them all around the world in their quest for perfection, driven by the belief that nothing beats a juicy burger - the ultimate comfort food, and so satisfying in its simplicity.It's s...

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Shalem Institute, this collection of experiential and academic essays offers modern contemplative reflections from new and renowned voices in spiritual leadership.Founded in 1973 by the Rev. Dr. Tilden H. Edwards, Jr., Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation offers retreats, workshops, and groups centered around contemplative spirituality. The culmination of half a century of charitable ministry, this commemorative antholo...

A Vagabond Life is a true story of a family lost. Told by Michael, the oldest son, it chronicles the challenges that arise from a lack of nurturing and a deep hunger for fatherly attention. His father is a man with demons, no paternal instinct, and no desire to improve. Michael, however, longs for the tender, intelligent father often exposed when demons allow it. His mother means well, but her youth and lack of education or marketable skills leaves her struggling to keep a roof over her fa...

Long considered ground zero for global climate change in the United States, Florida presents the perfect case study for disaster risk and prevention. Building on the idea that disasters are produced by historical and contemporary social processes as well as natural phenomena, Amanda D. Concha-Holmes and Anthony Oliver-Smith present a collection of ethnographic case studies that examine the social and environmental effects of Florida’s public and private sector development policies. Contrib...

On October 12, 1758, a newly appointed lieutenant governor of Virginia approved a set of bills passed by the colony�s legislature, and the town of Stephens City, originally named Stephensburgh, was born. As the town grew over the next century and a half, its inhabitants participated in events of national significance, including the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the Civil War, when the town was almost burned by Union forces. Throughout its history, the town has had a r...

A transformational approach to conflict argues that conflicts must be viewed as embedded within broader relational patterns and social and discursive structures. Central to this book is the idea that the origins of transformation can be momentary, situational, and small-scale or large-scale and systemic. The momentary involves shifts and meaningful changes in communication and related patterns that are created in communication between people. Momentary transformative changes can radiate ou...