This heartwarming story of a truly remarkable dog, who changed the lives of her owners forever, will move and delight dog lovers everywhere.From the moment Peter and Cindy Martin spotted her as a puppy in a kennel she came streaking toward them and staring with her intense gaze, they knew she was the one. Almost immediately, she became a central part of their household. Alwayas left to run free, she became indefatigable explorer, gone for hours, sometimes entire days, but her infal...

It only takes one phone call for Garry’s life to change forever. A desperate old lady, his mother has a heart attack and is lying in her bungalow, close to death. Garry rushes over in a panic, only to find her unconscious on the carpet. She is taken to the hospital, and he sits by her bedside, praying for her to survive. Just before she dies, she wakes and reveals a secret that shocks Garry to the core. To learn of his adoption now and to witness her passing is too much to bear.He i...

The moving true story of Perth the beagle.'Perth was a dog larger than life. She bought us adventure, drama and joy. She changed us forever.'From the instant they spotted the forlorn puppy in the kennel, Cindy and Peter Martin knew she was the one for them. Refusing to remain a mere pet, Perth becomes an adored member of the household - fiercely loyal, impossibly intelligent and totally trusting. The Martins swear to always let Perth run free, and she becom...

The untold story of China's rise as a global superpower, chronicled through the diplomatic shock troops that connect Beijing to the world. China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century. In the early days of the People's Republic, d...

For most women, a positive pregnancy test would bring joy. But for Angie, it marks the beginning of a nightmare that will bring heartbreak and despair.All too aware of the dire consequences she faces, she knows she never should have gotten pregnant in the first place. Her husband doesn't know the family secret that killed her mother and overshadows his happiness at becoming a father - and Angie isn't going to be the one to tell him.As her marriage and her life begin to fall...

When General Allenby arrived in Egypt in June 1917, and assumed command of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, British prestige in the East was at a very low ebb. The evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915, followed by the fall of Kut el Amara four months later, and by our two unsuccessful attacks on Gaza in the spring of the following year, had invested the Turkish arms with a legend of invincibility which was spreading rapidly in all Moslem countries. For the first time in seven centurie...

John and his siblings were masters of the smooth, soft urban life. But when their world shifted from the paved streets of town to a rugged farm in rural Central Kenya, the words "smooth" and "soft" ceased to exist.From the shocking introduction to farm animals that don't follow urban rules to the exhausting chores under the rural sunrises, the family must find a way to survive their new reality. At the heart of it all is the kitchen: Mama's Boardroom.It's t...

In Scripture, we are taught to speak to the mountain in faith, and expect it to move. But what happens when the mountain does not uproot immediately? What if, like Balaam's donkey, the mountain speaks back?In our lives we encounter many types of mountains. Each has a purpose: some are meant for climbing, others for uprooting, and some simply for beholding. Learning to discern the type of mountain before us is part of spiritual growth; knowing how to respond is a mark of spiritual m...

Meet Judge Dogood: a God-fearing man with a joyful heart and a trove of stories.Guided by Proverbs 17:22, "a cheerful heart is good medicine," Dogood is on a mission to find and share the humour in God's creation. However, not everyone is a fan. Some claim that he has blurred the lines between authentic spiritual encounters and products of his vivid imagination.Whether he is offering fishy prayers, or being accused of practising witchcraft, or being thrown out of church by ...

Be joyful celebrates the beauty of everyday moments and the sustaining power of joy in in all we do. Rooted in a light-hearted sharing of faith, these poems remind us that the joy of the Lord strengthens us, nourishes the spirit, heals the soul, and dispels darkness. Read and be joyful.

Bishop Ken is a devoted family man and servant of the Lord. Words have always come easily, but when he returns home to find his wife and daughter in tears, all the ideas on possible sermons to help his church navigate the coming polarizing season of national elections vanish.He has struggled the whole week to find the right message while quenching fires of anger at home, betrayalin his church, and deception in the media. Now, with only minutes before he takes the pulpit, Ken must d...

THE NUCLEAR FUSIONNuclear fusion is a fascinating and cutting-edge method of generating energy that might fundamentally alter our way of life. The same process that powers the stars is at work here, and if we can harness it, it will provide a plentiful and healthy supply of energy for a very long time.With our in-depth manual, "The Nuclear Fusion Book," learn the revolutionary developments in nuclear fusion. Examine the physics behind this limitless supply of clean energy t...