Discover a gentle and heartwarming story that teaches children the true power of kindness In a quiet forest, Angel the Foxy is known for her loving heart and caring nature. While other animals sometimes forget to help each other, Angel shows them how small acts of compassion can make a big difference.When a bunny falls, a bird goes hungry, and a squirrel loses his treasure, Angel steps in with kindness, patience, and love. Slowly, her friends begin to lea...

A heartwarming children’s story about joy, friendship, and finding happiness in everyday moments.Meet Sally the Squirrel — a playful and joyful little squirrel who loves to find happiness in the smallest things. From jumping between branches to discovering tiny treasures, Sally sees magic everywhere she goes.But one day, when her friend loses something important, the forest fills with worry. Instead of giving up, Sally turns the moment into a fun and joyful...

A collection of very short stories for adults, full of hope and possibilities.A blind girl has a gift; a father's heart breaks; a young boy in Africa might die; the step-children want her dead husband's money . . . Read these short snippets of fiction and be prepared to gasp, giggle, and groan. Sally Hanan's insight into the human heart brings depth and richness to her inspirational stories, many of them written in a poetic style of prose that flows and gurgles lik...

Nestled in the Judean Mountains, the small city of Bethlehem is where, according to the New Testament, Jesus Christ was born. This book explores the ancient Church of the Nativity that was built over the Cave of the Nativity, widely believed throughout the ages to be the actual site of Jesus' birth.The church is a unique structure that exhibits a rare mixture of Byzantine and Crusader art. Standing on one of the holiest spots in Christendom, it has long been a magnet for people fro...

Recent and ongoing "new materialisms" scholarship seeks to fundamentally reshape the humanities and their relationship with the sciences. While this work comprises multiple and varied currents, one of the most important, yet whose distinctive merits are arguably often underappreciated, is that influenced by the theoretical physicist and feminist philosopher Karen Barad.The first volume devoted to bringing Barad’s work into conversation with the disciplines of rhetoric and communica...

This empowering and action-oriented book is a guide for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential and transform their life. Combining practical strategies with motivational insights, it provides readers with the tools to build a positive mindset, set SMART goals, and take consistent action toward achieving their dreams.The book is structured to inspire and energize, offering clear and actionable steps to help readers overcome challenges, stay motivated, and embrace personal gro...

Hazen Heim is a newly appointed imperial military officer who had the poor luck of being born without a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that instead of landing a cushy nepotism gig, he’s being sent to the front lines to deal with the worst of the worst. Awaiting him are scumbag supervisors who constantly steal credit, low-life leaders who love to abuse their power, and bumbling members of the brass who have never had to make a hard decision once in their lives. Fortunately, Hazen rac...

Healing trauma is possible—even when your wounds feel too deep to name.Relational pain, anxiety, and the lingering effects of past and present trauma can sometimes make God’s promises feel distant. Even though many Christians come to understand God’s redeeming love through scripture and Church teaching, they often struggle to experience that love personally in the midst of emotional wounds.In Restoring Your Wounded Heart: A Catholic Approach to Healing ...

Gathered and passed down over the centuries from India, Persia, and across the Arab world, the mesmerizing stories of One Thousand and One Nights tell of the real and the supernatural, love and marriage, power and punishment, wealth and poverty, and the endless trials and uncertainties of fate. They are related by the beautiful, wise, young Shahrazad, who gives herself up to murderous King Shahrayar. The king has vowed to deflower and then kill a virgin every night—but Shahrazad w...

With the acclaim won by her first two novels, Hanan al-Shaykh established herself as the Arab world's foremost woman writer. Beirut Blues, published to similar acclaim, further confirms her place in Arabic literature, and brings her writing to a new, groundbreaking level.The daring fragmented structure of this epistolary novel mirrors the chaos surrounding the heroine, Asmahan, as she futilely writes letters to her loved ones, to her friends, to Beirut, and to the war itse...

College to Classroom: The Teacher-Developed Practical Guide to Surviving Your First YearIt's no secret that teaching is a rewarding and demanding profession. And for those new to the job, it can seem overwhelming, but with this handbook, you'll have everything you need to navigate the common challenges that arise for so many educators. From lesson planning and setting up your classroom to managing your time and emotions inside and outside of school...

This book explores Indonesian cinema, focusing on moments of unique creativity by Indonesian film artists who illuminate important but less-widely-known aspects of their multi-dimensional society. It begins by exploring early 1950s ‘Indonesian neorealist films’ of the Perfini group, which depict the ethos and emerging moral issues of the period of struggle for independence (1945–49). It continues by discussing four audacious political allegories produced in four discrete political eras—inc...