2018 ECPA Christian Book Award Winner2018 Christopher Award WinnerTwo best friends, 500 miles, one wheelchair, and the challenge of a lifetime.Friendship takes on new meaning in this true story of Justin and Patrick, born less than two days apart in the same hospital. Best friends their whole lives, they grew up together, went to school together, and were best man in each other's weddings. When Justin was diagnosed w...

What makes The Chosen so popular, and how does it portray Jesus and his disciples?The Chosen is the first-ever multiple-season television show about Jesus Christ and his first followers. With over half a billion views on its free electronic media app, the show has amassed a worldwide following and has now become available on cable networks, streaming services, and broadcast television venues as well as making appearances in theatrical releases. Bu...

Changing the world does not always require grand gestures or an audience of millions. The little things we do often have the most significant impact on those we encounter. Each small choice we make can spread joy or pain, light or darkness, to others. Examining our influence on the lives we encounter through a lens of love and compassion, Imprints explores the long-lasting impact our words and actions have on our world, reminding us that the legacy we leave behind is built on who ...

Barnabas loves helping his family. His “help” comes in the form of barking, tooting, and drooling. Barnabas’ family; however, has had enough of his bad manners. Will obedience school change Barnabas’ bad-mannered ways or will his family be forced to live with their bad-mannered bulldog? Told through the point of view of Barnabas, the mother-son team of Cindy and Chris Gray perfectly capture the perspective of a family pet that will have both parents and children laughing out loud.

We’ve got pizza rats and bodega cats. We’ll grab a slice or some bagel and schmear, but don’t even think about calling a “taxi.” Fuhgeddaboudit! A true New Yorker knows it’s a “cab”!Yerrr! Introducing 100 First Words for Little New Yorkers, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little New Yorkers are ready to move from ABC to MTA and other New York-specific words like borough, hero, a...

While the Gospels, Paul's Letters, and the Book of Revelation have been well served by volumes orienting readers to the scholarly literature and to their reception histories, Hebrews and the Catholic Epistles have not received nearly the same attention. This relative neglect is in part a legacy of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. Insofar as doctrinal purity in Protestant circles was defined according to rubrics that were, implicitly or explicitly, Pauline in orientation, Hebrews a...

And faster than you could blink—not a second, but afraction—Crosby shot the puck before Millerreacted.It slipped through his pads and like thatit was done,The country erupted—Canada had won!The Vancouver Olympics, 2010. Canada’s best hockey playersbattle Team USA for the Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey. The stakes are high,and the game starts off fast with both teams fighting for the p...

Berkshire Hills Songs and Stories is a heartfelt collection of songs, memories, and reflections that capture the spirit of Massachusetts and the Berkshires. Written with deep love for history, music, and heritage, the book intertwines personal experiences with stories of courage, community, and tradition. It recalls the lives of pioneers, veterans, and everyday people who shaped the region, and highlights landmarks such as the Hoosac Tunnel, Mount Greylock, and the Mohawk Trail. Through so...

As one of the most significant figures in the history of Western civilization, the apostle Paul has influenced and inspired countless individuals and institutions. But for some, he holds a controversial place in Christianity. This engaging book explores why many people have been wary of Paul and what their criticisms reveal about the church and the broader culture. Patrick Gray brings intellectual and cultural history into conversation with study of the New Testament, providing a balanced ...

There’s protein powder in the pantry and a yoga mat in the living room. We meal prep and take #flexFriday selfies. We're living the fit life and proud of it! But is there nothing for baby?Introducing 100 First Words for Little Gym Rats, a health and fitness primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little gym rats are ready to move from ABCs to BCAAs and other important exercise-related words like hypertrophy,

This anthology honors the life and work of American economist John E. Murray, whose work on the evolution of the standard of living spanned multiple disciplines. Publishing extensively in the areas of the history of healthcare and health insurance, labor markets, religion, and family-related issues from education to orphanages, fertility, and marriage, Murray was much more than an economic historian and his influence can be felt across the wider scholarly community. Written by Murray’s aca...

This Companion volume offers a concise and engaging introduction to the New Testament. Including twenty-two especially-commissioned essays, written by an international team of scholars, it examines a range of topics related to the historical and religious contexts in which the contents of the Christian canon emerged. Providing an overview of the critical approaches and methods currently applied to the study of biblical texts, it also includes chapters on each of the writings in the New Tes...