To worship means to show reverence and/or adoration. These haikus are about God; his name, attributes, and what he does for us. These haikus were written to express adoration and reverence to our Creator. This collection primarily focuses on the names of God and attributes of God. The hope is that reading the poems in this collection may lead you to want to know more about who God is. Reflect will make a great addition to a daily devotional.

Mazzaroth is the Hebrew word for constellations, and the mazzaroth tells the story of the gospel told in the stars. The tankas in this collection go through each sign of the zodiac, relating what the meaning of each sign represents.

Potter’s Child is a character-builder that focuses on the basics. Its contents include life experiences of the author and stories gathered from our generous contributors, research, illustrations, and poems that can impact you and your children. Words are powerful tools, so if all the nagging hasn't worked, buy Potter’s Child as a gift for your child or loved one. It’s never too late to drop a bad habit, pick a good one, and be a Potter’s Child! We can do this together!

The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the 'Gem City of the Foothills.' It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the area's abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday life'churches, schools, houses, and businesses'fu...

What might we learn if the study of ethics focused less on hard cases and more on the practices of everyday life? In Everyday Ethics, Michael Lamb and Brian Williams gather some of the world’s leading scholars and practitioners of moral theology (including some GUP authors) to explore that question in dialogue with anthropology and the social sciences. Inspired by the work of Michael Banner, these scholars cross disciplinary boundaries to analyze the ethics of ordinary practices—from eatin...

This honest, clearly written, and accessible book shows how to use Family Dialogue Journals (FDJs) to increase and deepen learning across grade levels. Written by K–12 teachers who have been implementing and studying the use of weekly journals for several years, it shares what they have learned and why they have found FDJs to be an invaluable tool for forming effective partnerships with families. Learn from first-hand accounts how students write weekly about one big idea they have studied,...

The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Italian Cuisine is a comprehensive guide to traditional Italian cooking. The book teaches the skills necessary to master both the art and the science of classic Italian cuisine, as presented by The International Culinary Center’s School of Italian Studies. With more than 200 recipes, detailed instructions on the professional techniques required to prepare them, and hundreds of photographs, this one-of-a-kind cookbook will appeal to both home c...

In 1878, Charles Erskine Scott Wood, builder of the Cats Estate, wrote 'Good citizens are the riches of a city.' From its beginning, Los Gatos has suffered no shortage of hardworking, inventive, entrepreneurial, and gifted people. Early orchardists found the land unbelievably productive, but their crops were threatened with disease and pesky infestations of gophers. John Bean and Zephyr Macabee provided solutions. Louise Van Meter was an unconventional teacher who championed the new concep...

A small town shattered. A girl silenced. A truth worth killing for.The long-awaited performance by the special needs class should have been a triumph—a celebration of courage, perseverance, and joy. But when one student is violently killed, the celebration turns into a nightmare.Nicole Morgan was there. She saw it happen. But now, haunted and withdrawn, she’s barely speaking. It’s not the first time she’s witnessed death, and her silence may be the...

The existence of ‘cancer stem cells’ (CSCs) has been a topic of heated debate for the last few years within the field of cancer biology. Their continuous characterization in a variety of solid tumors has lead to an abundance of evidence supporting their existence. CSCs are believed to be responsible for resistance against conventional treatment regimes of chemotherapy and radiation, ultimately, leading to metastasis and patient demise. To help aid clinicians, pharmaceutical companies and a...

Enter a new realm of nightmares…Scare Street is proud to present this beastly new collection, bursting at the seams with sixteen tales of dread and fear. Each story is a passport to a secret world, a dark dimension of bone-shivering terror.The portal looms up ahead, guarding the entrance to the underworld. Smoke fills the air, and distant screams pierce the night. The wrought iron gate slams shut behind you. Pillars of fire lead the way, illumina...

Prepare for a crash course in terror…Scare Street is proud to present this monstrous new collection of macabre tales. Eighteen stories torn from the shadows, filled with bone-chilling fiends, skin-crawling monsters, and malevolent spirits.As you lose yourself in the dark depths of another diabolical tale, a school bell rings in the darkness… You look around, shocked to find yourself chained to a school desk. As the teacher’s eyes glow red, she ra...