This edited collection considers the concept of power in the New Testament and early Christian writings.Ron Clark, Stanley N. Helton, Anne Moore, and their contributors contend that power in ancient Southwest Asia and North Africa was not only a desired commodity, but an important tool to navigate the historical honor/shame culture. The essays herein explore the positive uses of power to foster peace and shalom in Early Christian communities. Drawing from sociologic...

Stillwater will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps lead you to look at rocks, maps, volcanoes, and yourself in a different way. The story includes geology field experiences and adventures, field mapping, lots of hard science, romance, sex, and spirituality. Annie is a woman of passion for her career as a geologist and professor, her students, her family, and her faith. She finds her worldview, spirituality, and morality challenged as she struggles with an extramarital relationship with her o...

It is 1945 and the war is ending. Summer is upon ten-year-old Maggie Cooper, but she can’t completely look forward to it. Her mother died and things with her dad just aren’t the same. She just can’t seem to have any feelings for her baby sister. To top it all off her sister Dory follows her around wherever she goes. She has some bad times when Evelyn and her two kids show up. Maggie’s dad marries Evelyn after Maggie and her family knows her for less than a week. Evelyn moves her family in ...

The teen years are critical. The decisions your child makes, the identity they form, and the faith they carry into adulthood are all taking shape right now. The question isn't whether someone will influence them. It's whether you'll be intentional about being one of those voices.Parenting with Purpose is a practical, faith-centered guide designed to help parents step confidently into that role — not alone, but in partnership with God.More than a book, it's a workin...

This book offers an engaging look at the world of artist palettes, blending fascinating historical perspectives with practical guidance. You`ll explore the evolution of palettes through art history, while gaining valuable insights into choosing, and caring for your own. Packed with useful tips, tricks anecdotes and relatable stories, this guide is ideal for both inspiration and practical use—perfect for artists at any stage of their creative journey.

This book explores the often-overlooked skills that make a measurable difference in real world presentations—tools for handling unexpected questions, structuring clear messages, and engaging your audience effectively. Drawing on enduring principles from Aristotle and modern day strategies for today's communicators, this guide supports readers in refining their voice and delivering speeches with professionalism and impact.This guide provides a unique blended...

"If you loved Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies, put this thriller on the top of your list…you won’t be sure “whodunit” until the very (shocking) end.”—Today*Named one of "50 Best Books for the Beach" by Coastal Living*Named one of "7 Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down This Month" by InStyle*Named one of "6 Books to Cure Your Little Big Lies Withdrawal" by Elle.com*Named one of "20 Mu...

Here's how to follow through on your good intentions and create a clutter-free living space in only 30 days. Instead of using up precious time off work for a decluttering marathon, this book shows how to clear out the clutter one bite at a time.The book shows how short, efficient decluttering sessions using time after work and brief interludes of free time on weekends can be more effective than a frontal assault on clutter. These short sessions, often carried out with the help of f...

Read the #1 bestselling chapter book that started it all! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie!Where did the tree house come from?Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favo...

"Charming . . . A fine starting point for fledgling artists and a handy reference for more experienced illustrators seeking a fresh jolt of creativity."? ForeWord ReviewsDraw your bicycle. Draw your favorite food. Draw your garden. Step-by-step projects, prompts, and creative inspiration make it fun and easy to draw one hundred everyday items. Whether it's a pet, the local café, or the contents of the kitchen cabinet, Draw Every Little Thing demons...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when the Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean. Luckily, they find a mini-submarine on a coral reef. Unluckily, they are about to meet a giant octopus and one very hungry shark. Will the dolphins save the day? Or are Jack and Annie doomed to be dinner?Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree H...

Painting with the watercolor medium is a partnership. You bring to the process your ideas and images and the medium takes them to another place all together. You can fight the medium and try to contain it within set boundaries or you can work with it and find unexplored territory when it shows you other ways of making color sing on the paper. Being able to set the medium free is all about understanding what will and what will not hurt you. This small ebook is big on helpful, empowering adv...