In this thrilling and inspiring memoir, Amy Carmichael recounts her adventures as a missionary in 20th century India. Filled with danger, heartache, and triumph, Ragland Pioneer is a testament to the power of faith in the face of adversity. Carmichael's message of hope and resilience is as relevant today as it was when she served on the mission field.
How do animals live in the harshest environments on Earth? Despite the bitter cold, ferocious winds and six months of darkness, the polar regions are home to many animals. These creatures can survive because of their unique adaptations, explored here through compelling fact-based stories and evocative illustrations. Readers learn about the arctic fox’s furry toe pads that protect her when walking on ice, emperor penguins that huddle in groups around their chicks to keep everyone warm, and narwhals that use echolocation to find a crack in the surface ice to breathe. It’s a fascinating journey through a year in the polar regions, where animals don’t just survive - they thrive!
A unique look at the boreal forest, Earth’s vast and vital wilderness. The boreal forest, the planet’s largest land biome, spans the northern regions like “a scarf around the neck of the world.” Besides providing homes for many species, the forest’s influence is far-reaching: its trees and wetlands clean our air and water and are helping slow global climate change. In this evocative tour, a lyrical fictional narrative is paired with informational sidebars that describe life in the forest throughout the year, from one country to another. One of the world’s most magnificent regions comes to vivid life through the art of storytelling.
"The secret to staying true to God's call for your life. Amy Carmichael left everything to become a missionary in India. But then Preena, a girl fleeing sexual slavery, threw herself on Carmichael's protection. Would she follow this new call and give up a religious vocation to become a nursemaid? Into her mind came a picture of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. "The question answered itself and was not asked again." Along with Indian women, Carmichael founded Dohnavur, a community of households that has provided family for hundreds of girls abandoned at birth or sold into prostitution. A modern-day saint, Amy Carmichael has empowered countless women and inspired generations of missionaries and activists. The practical advice and wisdom in these selections, culled from her many books, show why she continues to be a trustworthy spiritual guide for anyone seeking to follow God's path whatever the cost"--
Behind every jump, spin and flip of Olympic gymnastics, science is at work. Newton's Third Law of Motion springs into action as a gymnast flies into the air in the vaulting event. Find out how science is involved in all your favourite gymnastics events and how gymnasts take science into account as they chase the gold medal.
Simple and poetic, Whispers of His Power contains a selection of 366 daily devotional readings culled from Amy Carmichael's previously unpublished letters and writings of encouragement. Each is based on a verse or short passage from Scripture and will inspire you to deepen your walk with Christ.