We live in the era of dialogue, an era Leonard Swidler helped birth. The son of a Jewish Ukrainian immigrant and an Irish Catholic, he set out as a boy to become an intellectual and a saint. There Must Be YOU explores how and why this aspiring Norbertine priest emerged to become the Professor Swidler of today: a teacher, a reformer of the church, a preeminent feminist, and one of the fathers of interreligious dialogue. He argues passionately that dialogue is a matter of more than peacemaki...

Dina would be dancing lead roles with the famous Kirov ballet, but growing antisemitism interferes with her career, forcing her to flee to Philadelphia, which seems like her best chance until she finds out that success in her new life is very different than she expected.Living with her Babby after her parents’ death, 10-year-old Dinah Ash is invited to train at Leningrad’s legendary Vaganova Ballet School. In the world of elite dance, she works hard, falls in love,...

Living with her Babby after her parents’ death, ten-year-old Dinah Ash is invited to train at Leningrad’s legendary Vaganova Ballet School. In the world of elite dance, she works hard, falls in love, and weathers the Soviet Union’s ubiquitous antisemitism, but despite an impressive talent, she quickly learns that dancers of her “profile” don’t make prima ballerinas.Love of Leningrad, ballet, friends, family, and books sustain Dinah until history intervenes. The Soviet war ...

The Priest is the first book in a new companion series to A Lineage of Grace. Each novella peers into the life of one of five biblical men (such as Aaron, Jonathan, Silas) who stood behind the great heroes of faith. In The Priest you'll meet Moses' brother Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. How will Aaron support Moses while he struggles with being satisfied with God's plan for his own life? Be inspired by how this seemingly secondary character plays a key role in supporting his leade...

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Warrior, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Caleb, a man whose faith and zeal for God helped lead God's people into the Promised Land. Discover a man full of passion, humility, and faith; a man who encouraged Joshua and stood strong in the face of sin. The Warrior also includes a Bible study on the life of Caleb, suitable for individual use or group discussion.

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prophet, the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Amos. Francine examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel during its prosperous years. Amos's messageand his relationship with Godmade him unpopular. But his challenge to those who were enjoying the blessings of prosperity was crucial then and is strikingly timely today as well.

His zeal carried him into battle. His faithfulness won him honor among his people. His humility led him into friendship with the man who would become king in his place. David was a man after God's own heart. But it was the courage and selflessness of his best friend that opened the door to David's rule. A man of honor and deep faith. Jonathan

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. The Scribe, the fifth and final book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Silas. Like the other Sons of Encouragement, this book tells the story of a lesser-known biblical character who made an impact on eternity. The Scribe tells the story of Silas, the man behind the spotlight who recorded most of the New Testament Scriptures we read today. In classic Francine R...

Detective Hydessa Darling has grown up following in her mother's footsteps, always feeling like she is in the shadows of those around her.Her mother is infamous for her affinity for murderers and their victims, and she didn't raise her daughters with delusions of how the world truly is.When Hydessa stumbles across a blog describing what could only be a series of murders, she feels drawn to investigate them. But when the identity of the blogger evades them, ...

FBI forensic profiler Agent Alexandra Darling is known for her unsettling affinity for murderers and their victims.As she joins a task force assigned to capture a notorious duo of killers, her forbidden fascination with the twisted motivations behind their crimes takes a dangerous turn.Delving deep into the darkness, she finds herself entangled in a dangerous game that blurs the lines between hunter and hunted, love and obsession. One that would forever red...

DEA Agent Seanna Darling thrives in the shadows, chasing monsters that lurk behind empires built on blood and corruption.The daughter of a notorious FBI profiler and sister to an unrelenting detective, Seanna walks her own ruthless path, unapologetically embracing the darkness inside her.When her pursuit of a dangerous cartel kingpin is disrupted by stalkers determined to claim her attention, her investigation unravels into chaos. Bodies pile up, messages s...

World-renowned jewelry designer Remington Wolfe is competing for the commission of a lifetime and someone is trying to destroy his company from the inside. He's in for more than one surprise when his unexpected rescuer turns out to be a sexy computer specialist with a sharp tongue and even sharper mind.Kat Smith is a cyber-security expert and master of disguise. So being assigned to masquerade as Wolfe's girlfriend while she uncovers who slipped malicious code into his corporation'...