These small but comprehensive pocket-sized books are packed with interesting facts, systematically organized for quick reference. Fully illustrated with color photos, drawings, and valuable reference sections with charts, graphs or maps.
These biblical meditations celebrate the major seasons and holy days of the Christian year. Barbara Brown Taylor explores perennial questions of faith, doubt, grace, anger, hope, fear, love, prayer and discipleship.
An enduring classic from award-winning writer Barbara Brown Taylor, exploring how we communicate with a God who often seems silent. Arguing persuasively for simplicity and economy when speaking of God, it reflects on the eloquence of Jesus' silences and how we can find ways of bringing tired, old language about God back to life.
A beautifully illustrated, informative book for children introducing them to bugs that creep, crawl, bite, fly, and more From moths and beetles to worms and spiders, the world is crawling with fascinating bugs. The Big Book of Bugs is the first fact-filled book for children to explore the vast array of creepy-crawlies that share our Earth. In the first pages, children learn that bugs live nearly everywhere on the planet and gain tips on how to become a young bug spotter. As the book continues, the scenic compositions on each page are dedicated to key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms, and spiders. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, such as bugs that come out at night, baby bugs, and life cycles, how bugs hide and show off, and how some bugs love to live in your home. The conversational, funny text is also full of facts that will astonish children and adults, and accompanied by Yuval Zommer’s colorful illustrations.
This lively book for 8- to 12-year-olds investigates all four groups of great ape living in the wild, with fascinating insights into every aspect of ape life.
The renowned Christian preacher and New York Times bestselling author of An Altar in the World recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching world religions to undergraduates in Baptist- saturated rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.
This book features 21 cross-sections of creatures from across the globe. Each animal has its own unique body to help it survive and thrive in the wild, meaning there's all kinds of fascinating animal adaptations to discover. From an enormous whale to a tiny spider, this book takes a look at some of the most fascinating animals out there - from the inside!
EXPANDED AND UPDATED SECOND EDITION. Yours is not your mother’s menopause! She did whatever her doctor told her to do … or nothing at all. You’re a new breed of woman and you’re not willing to settle for that. This is the book for you. You want all the information and all the options, along with guidance in tailoring them to your personal needs and preferences. And you shall have it. Whether you prefer conventional or alternative and complementary medicine, this book empowers you to manage your menopause your way—before, during, and beyond the change. Face Once you reach menopause, you'll remain menopausal for the rest of your life. You'll need to manage your menopause again and again. This book presents the complete range of options for managing your menopause, including diet, lifestyle, vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, acupuncture, hypnosis, hormonal medications, and non-hormonal medications. Using this book, you'll have what you need to make your own choices.
The book offers an insightful exploration of Mary Wollstonecraft's extensive body of work, highlighting her significant impact as a thinker and advocate for women's rights. It delves into her ideas and philosophies, showcasing how her writings continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about gender equality and social justice. Through a thorough analysis, the author paints a vivid picture of Wollstonecraft's intellectual legacy and her role in shaping modern feminist thought.
"Take a spectacular 3-D journey into the African wilderness with five incredible pop-up scenes that provide a unique look at different safari locations. A 3-D key provides additional information about the scene."--Bakc cover.
