Being a bestselling mystery author has its perks—like an all-expenses-paid trip to an exclusive luxury resort for research. But despite his worldwide success, Jonah James still feels like a fish out of water at the Sand Dollar Resort. Of course, if sipping cocktails by the ocean and soaking in the luxury of a world-class retreat helps spark inspiration for his next novel, who is he to argue?What Jonah doesn’t expect is to get tangled up with the Turner family—a dynasty famous for t...

Being a bestselling mystery author has its perks—like an all-expenses-paid trip to an exclusive luxury resort for research. But despite his worldwide success, Jonah James still feels like a fish out of water at the Sand Dollar Resort. Of course, if sipping cocktails by the ocean and soaking in the luxury of a world-class retreat helps spark inspiration for his next novel, who is he to argue?What Jonah doesn't expect is to get tangled up with the Turner family—a dynasty famous for t...

In "Children's Stories in American History," Henrietta Christian Wright presents a unique collection of narratives that blend historical events with engaging storytelling, designed specifically for younger audiences. The book employs a vivid literary style, rich with descriptive language and relatable characters, which allows children to connect with the past in an accessible manner. Each story is carefully crafted to highlight pivotal moments in American history, from early settlers to th...

In "Children's Stories in American Literature, 1660-1860," Henrietta Christian Wright meticulously explores the development of children'Äôs literature within the fabric of American literary traditions over two centuries. Employing a descriptive and analytical literary style, Wright delves into the evolving themes, morals, and cultural contexts that defined children's storytelling, examining works that range from early colonial narratives to the later Romantic influences. This comprehensive...

In "Children's Stories in American Literature, 1660-1860," Henrietta Christian Wright delves into the formative years of American children's literature, exploring a rich tapestry of narratives that shaped young minds during a transformative period in the nation's history. Wright meticulously examines works by seminal figures such as Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne, analyzing their depictions of innocence, moral instruction, and the interplay of societal values. Her literary style...

Many ages ago in North America there was no spring or summer or autumn, but only winter all the time; there were no forests or fields or flowers, but only ice and snow, which stretched from the Arctic Ocean to Maryland. Sometimes the climate would grow a little warmer, and then the great glaciers would shrink toward the north, and then again it would grow cold, while the ice crept southward; but finally it became warmer and warmer until all the southern part of the country was quite free f...

Many ages ago in North America there was no spring or summer or autumn, but only winter all the time; there were no forests or fields or flowers, but only ice and snow, which stretched from the Arctic Ocean to Maryland. Sometimes the climate would grow a little warmer, and then the great glaciers would shrink toward the north, and then again it would grow cold, while the ice crept southward; but finally it became warmer and warmer until all the southern part of the country was quite free f...

Then, as the overwhelming favorite to become the next President of the United States, Victoria Grace gave her most powerful speech on the Poland – Russia border, carried by every major network in the world. Less than 130 miles away, a team of Delta Force Operators, led by Army Master Sergeant Max Kaiden, was eliminating Russia's most lethal assassination team that had planned to capture, torture, and murder the presidential candidate within hours of her speech for all the world to see....

Many ages ago in North America there was no spring or summer or autumn, but only winter all the time; there were no forests or fields or flowers, but only ice and snow, which stretched from the Arctic Ocean to Maryland. Sometimes the climate would grow a little warmer, and then the great glaciers would shrink toward the north, and then again it would grow cold, while the ice crept southward; but finally it became warmer and warmer until all the southern part of the country was quite free f...

The first major biblical commentary from the pen of N. T. WrightWhile full of theological import, Paul's letter to the Galatians also captures and memorializes a significant moment in the early history of Christianity. This commentary from N. T. Wright—the inaugural volume of the CCF series—offers a theological interpretation of Galatians that never loses sight of the political concerns of its historical context. With these two elements of the letter in dialogue with each ...

In After You Believe, award-winning author and esteemed spiritual leader Bishop N.T. Wright (Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope) addresses the often neglected question of what happens after you believe, exploring how the development of Christian character is the key to a vibrant faith. Newsweek calls Bishop Wright "the world’s leading New Testament scholar," and After You Believe is an essential work of spiritual formation for fans of C.S. Lewis's M...

You've been told to "just have faith." But has anyone told you what faith actually is?Most of us carry a version of faith that was handed to us secondhand — believe hard enough and God will come through, never doubt or you're failing, close your eyes and jump. It sounds spiritual. But it's not biblical. And it falls apart the moment life gets heavy.Real Faith strips away the greeting-card theology and replaces it with what Scripture actually teache...