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Deep in the heart of the rainforest of Belize, the MacGregor family becomes embroiled in an international caper involving Mayan treasure, villainous looters, secret ruins, and human sacrifice. This seventh book in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series takes Chris MacGregor and his siblings into a frightening world of ancient Mayan history and legend as they pursue a madman through the dense jungle.
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This all-encompassing biography of Edna Hibel includes stories of her Boston childhood and shows the development of her unique artistic style from the discovery of her talent in the fourth grade throughout her career as an artist. Some of her accolades include the Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts, the Very Special Arts Presidential Award, six honorary doctorates, and honors from Pope John Paul II.
An eloquent advocate for the redemptive values of the agrarian society, James Kibler is a masterful storyteller with an uncanny talent for making his characters come alive through dialogue. Whether they are farmers, fishermen, or shopkeepers, Kibler’s characters mind the land as well as their ancestors. In this expressive novel, Kibler presents the daily life of Chauncey Doolittle and his companions, small-town fellows who gather at a country store to wrestle with the powerful forces of modernity, the pull of the past, and their deep affection for one another and the land they call home.
The difference between a good and an awesome employee isn’t the individual’s talent, intelligence, educational background, or job knowledge; it is attitude. Author Carl Van focuses on how anyone can develop the right perspective to become a first-rate employee. Van’s often humorous, real-world examples steer the reader along the path to becoming more productive, more satisfied, and more successful in any job.
Filled with some of the best words of wisdom ever written, this little volume is sure to uplift any reader. Elbert Hubbard spent much of his life carefully collecting significant quotes from throughout history. After his death, this richly developed scrapbook was published and can now be relished by readers everywhere.
Filled with some of the best words of wisdom ever written, this little volume is sure to uplift any reader. Elbert Hubbard spent much of his life carefully collecting significant quotes from throughout history.After his death, this richly developed scrapbook was published and can now be relished by readers everywhere.
In this second novel in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series, zoologist Dr. Jack MacGregor again strives to protect the earth’s dwindling resources and endangered animals, this time by pursuing an international cartel that is exploiting elephants in East Africa. Paperback.
This breakthrough children’s book by Sydelle Pearl will quickly find a place in Jewish holiday traditions. In five original tales, each relating to an important Jewish holiday, Elijah aids those in need, while challenging those who have lost their faith. The young prophet is summoned by God to wander the earth for a three-month period in order to observe the Jewish people’s handling of the Torah. Hardcover.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. is held annually in remembrance of the first cherry tree planting on March 27, 1912. Now an international symbol of peace and friendship, the trees first came to the nation’s capital from Tokyo, Japan, at the insistence of Eliza Scidmore.
When the first emperor of China falls under the influence of an evil prime minister out to abolish education, a wise scholar and his son flee for the mountains. During their time hiding in a secluded cave, the young boy discovers a site that contains a complete militia made of clay. Archers kneel with bows, and soldiers stand with attention. Cloaked with the finest garb and weaponry, the warriors resemble real-life soldiers. After making the startling discovery, the boy conjectures the reason for the clay army’s creation.
In the decade preceding the Civil War, New Orleans was a boisterous port with one of the most diverse populations in the world. But the city was enjoying a transient heyday, soon to be replaced by devastation and Reconstruction.
Designed to guide both new and experienced ministers in their everyday pastoral work, this comprehensive volume has been revised to aid twenty-first-century pastors, church staff, ministers, chaplains, and seminary students, who face the challenges of providing competent, contemporary ministry. Technological suggestions, solid policy and programming guidelines, along with specific suggestions on various aspects of ministry provide pastoral inspiration and study content.
Well-known Shreveport historian Eric J. Brock details the history of the city’s commerce, civic development, neighborhoods, architecture, cemeteries, peculiar events, culture, religion, and education. Based on his columns for the long-running weekly series, “The Presence of the Past,” which appeared weekly in the Shreveport Journal Page, it is the result of many years of documentation and research. Hardcover.
Well-known Shreveport historian Eric J. Brock details the history of the city’s commerce, civic development, neighborhoods, architecture, cemeteries, peculiar events, culture, religion, and education. Based on his columns for the long-running weekly series, “The Presence of the Past,” which appeared weekly in the Shreveport Journal Page, it is the result of many years of documentation and research.
This is a provocative account of Erin Brockovich’s battle against the city and schools of Beverly Hills and various oil companies. When the high profile legal assistant claimed oil wells were the cause of cancer in former students and community members, Norma Zager launched an investigation to prove her wrong. The journalist details the events that unfolded as a result and recalls the personal struggles of the community caught in the middle of the commotion.