"Sometimes we ask What is God's will for my life? when we should really be asking Who should I be? The Bible has an answer: be like the very image of God. By exploring ten characteristics of who God is -holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful, and wise- this book helps us understand who God intends for us to be. Through Christ, the perfect reflection of the image of God, we will discover how God's own attributes impact...

"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...

Explores the features, purpose, and types of creative nonfiction writing. Includes three activities for practicing creative nonfiction writing, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

The author argues that American society is leaning toward despotism and totalitarianism and looks back at the 20th century for examples of how totalitarianism has taken over before. "Timothy Snyder's New York Times bestseller On Tyranny uses the darkest moments in twentieth-century history, from Nazism to Communism, to teach twenty lessons on resisting modern-day authoritarianism. Among the twenty include a warning to be aware of how symbols used...

Follows operations inside a John Deere factory as tractors are assembled.

Examines the lives of several young farmers as they take on the daily challenges of running their family farms.

Who knew getting a full-body, cardio workout could be so much fun! Urban Street Heat is more like a dance party than an aerobics class as MaDonna Grimes makes working out fun in this fresh and funky program. You'll have a great time performing the routine, which combines attitude, street style, and easy-to-follow dance steps. The hip-hop freestyle routines, designed for women and men, are bursting with style and energy and you'll learn some fresh...

Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.

Presents a collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents, the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it, from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska.

From the author of Mayflower, Valiant Ambition, and In the Hurricane's Eye—the riveting bestseller tells the story of the true events that inspired Melville's Moby-Dick.
Winner of the National Book Award, Nathaniel Philbrick's book is a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of whaling, with deep resonance in American literature and history.
In 1820, the whaleship Essex was...