In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures as he traipsed from Kentucky southward to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, on a similar whim, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir's journey to see for himself how nature has fared since Muir's time. Channeling Muir, he uses humor, keen observation, and a deep love of place to celebrate the South's natural riches.Each chapter touch...

"Engaging hybrid - part lyrical travelogue, part investigative journalism and part jeremiad, all shot through with droll humor." --The Atlanta Journal ConstitutionIn 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures as he traipsed from Kentucky southward to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, on a similar whim, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman, distressed by sprawl-driven...

Barnaby Bear is off to Australia to find out how schools are different on the other side of the world. Join him as he makes new friends in the city, the outback and on Christmas Island!Australian Schools with Barnaby Bear is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection of highly decodable fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. Children will broaden their knowledge and widen vocabulary through a diverse range of books which ar...

Is your family all that it could be?Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be!So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment:A heart for serviceHusbands and wives who relate intimately

Could Your Love Language Guide You to a Meaningful Life?In a world of varying beliefs and endless opportunities, determining how to spend our lives can seem impossible. And even more difficult than finding direction can be finding meaning. Perhaps we know what we’re most interested in, but how do we know if it has purpose?These longings are rooted in our desire to feel God’s presence in our lives, which begins when we know how He communicates with us. S...

Greg Chapman describes the power of crafting his own story as a gay man from a conservative Baptist background in "A Journey Toward Acceptance and Love", his contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series.This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing the thought that begins with the series title. The pieces that make up the program compel listeners to re-think not only what and h...

The Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God's word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women's Devotional Bible, Scripture meditations and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, Sam Storms, and Nancy Guthrie. Focused on biblical teaching and God's transforming grace, the...

A 365-Day Women's Devotional, Perfect for Gift-Giving and Daily ReadingThe Daily Joy devotional inspires women to engage with God's word every day, allowing the truth of the gospel to transform their lives throughout the year. Featuring content from the ESV Women's Devotional Bible, Scripture readings and articles are written by more than 50 Christian writers and pastors including Joni Eareckson Tada, Lydia Brownback, Dane C. Ortlund, Jen Wilkin, ...

Daily doses of the Psalms from beloved teacher Warren WiersbeThe Psalms have always held a special place in worship. From expressions of joy and thanksgiving to heart-wrenching pleas for mercy and strength, these poetic verses have been the basis of Christian worship for millennia.You can experience the riches of the Psalms every day with Prayer, Praise & Promises. In this classic book, Warren W. Wiersbe plumbs the depths of the Psalms and adds per...

After the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, the Jews were exiled to Babylon. Not only was there no longer a physical place to pray, even the sacred Scriptures were becoming scarce. Many of the biblical scrolls were lost or destroyed during the exile. In an attempt to preserve the Scriptures, the Rabbis divided up the biblical texts into weekly reading portions and distributed them among the families of Israel. Each was responsible for memorizing their assigned passage and then ...

Whether you are a new believer or have known the Lord for many years, you will inevitably experience attacks from Satan, or the devil. Yet you can protect yourself, take the offensive, and fulfill God’s purposes for your life.The biblical truths and principles in the Spiritual Warfare Self-Study Bible Course show you step-by-step the nature of the spiritual realm and how to effectively defeat the enemy. Be encouraged! God has provided everything you need to live in victory....

Explore each book of the Bible with a comprehensive Bible study guide for beginnersStudying Scripture can help you see God's love for all creation and apply God's wisdom to your life. This Bible study guide for adults simplifies the process of learning the Bible with clear breakdowns of each of its 66 books, from Genesis to Revelations.Tools for Bible study—Discover synopses, important themes, and key verses to help you understand the conte...