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The Bible for children from Good Books
Par Murray Watts. 2002
More than two hundred stories from the Old and New Testaments retold in chapter format and accompanied by corresponding biblical…
references. Recounts major events, parables, psalms, words of wisdom, and prophecies. For grades 4-7. 2002The good life: truths that last in times of need
Par Peter J Gomes. 2002
"Out of all this moral discourse and analysis, what can I find and use to make a life, and not…
just a living?" Inspired by this type of moral curiosity from his students, Harvard minister and bestselling author addresses the theological and practical foundations for pursuing the virtuous life. 2002The teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship
Par David Halberstam. 2003
The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s--Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr--who remain…
friends for over sixty years. In 2001 DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller. 2003Aqua fitness: the low-impact total body fitness workout
Par Mimi Rodriguez Adami. 2002
Advocates total body workout in deep and shallow water as well as at the beach to attain fitness and health.…
Describes exercises for specific muscles, suggests appropriate equipment, and recommends sports and relaxation programs. 2002Author explores the trivia of America's favorite pastime using a Cincinnati Reds game as a backdrop. Before it's over, Staten…
explains why a ballpark seat is eighteen inches wide, where umpires come from, and what happens if a fan gets hit by a foul ball. Includes anecdotes, history, and commentary. 2003The life of Saint Teresa of Avila by herself
Par Teresa. 1957
Autobiography of St. Teresa (1515-1582), written at the request of her confessors. The devout Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic founded…
seventeen convents in Spain. A classic spiritual work translated and with an introduction by J.M. Cohen. 1957This edition of the King James Version of the Bible, a translation from the original languages authorized in 1611, includes…
the Apocrypha, fourteen books removed from the Protestant canon during the Reformation. Introduction by Stephen Prickett. Notes by Robert Carroll. 1997The Holy Bible with the Apocrypha: revised standard version
Par Oxford University Press. 2002
Fiftieth anniversary edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (1952), which revised the American Standard Version (published in…
1901) that was, in turn, a revision of the King James Version (published in 1611). Includes Apocrypha. 2002The autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: the story of a soul
Par Thérèse. 2001
A spiritual life account written by a devout French Carmelite nun a few years before her death in 1897 at…
the age of twenty-four. St. Thérése, known as the "Little Flower," was canonized in 1925. Includes an introduction by John Beevers, translator of the work. 2001Pope John XXIII
Par Thomas Cahill. 2002
Portrait of the legendary and beloved Italian pope John XXIII (1881-1963), who was concerned not only for Catholics but for…
all of humankind. Cahill retraces the "labyrinthine history of the papacy, which gave him his platform," and covers the pontiff's career and impact on the Vatican. 2002Bowling for beginners: simple steps to strikes & spares
Par Bruce Curtis, Don Nace. 2001
Explains equipment, scoring, techniques, and etiquette of the game of bowling. Also gives tips on how to improve one's score…
and how to prepare oneself mentally in order to win. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001Fitness trainer uses anecdotes from his own life to inspire teens to concentrate on improving their bodies as well as…
their social and inner lives. Explains how to take charge, set goals, realize one's dreams, and build values. Includes sample workout and diet. For high school and older readers. 2002130 questions children ask about war and terrorists
Par Stephen Arterburn. 2002
Christian authors respond to children's questions prompted by the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the…
Pentagon. Presents Bible-based answers to reassure children and allay their fears while explaining world events. 2002Let's roll!: ordinary people, extraordinary courage
Par Lisa Beamer. 2002
The widow of Todd Beamer, who led his fellow passengers against the terrorists on September 11, 2001, on Flight 93…
that crashed in Pennsylvania, describes her late husband's life. Todd, a devout Christian family man, was raised with some traditional values that enabled him to risk his life for others. Bestseller. 2002God's leading lady: out of the shadows and into the light
Par T. D Jakes. 2002
Using stage metaphors, well-known pastor and evangelist encourages women to overcome imperfections and low self-esteem. Drawing on stories of women…
in the Bible and in contemporary life, he recommends confronting trials, recognizing the Lord's calling, and claiming one's God-determined role. 2002Unholy war: terror in the name of Islam
Par John L Esposito. 2002
A professor of religion and international affairs who is the director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University…
discusses popular misconceptions about Islam. Answers questions about the differences between the majority of Muslims and the minority who proclaim jihad or holy war. 2002Martha, Martha: how Christians worry
Par Elaine Leong Eng. 2000
Handbook for Christian counselors who treat mentally disturbed clients by integrating psychology with theology. Uses anecdotes to describe symptoms and…
suggests appropriate treatments by using biblical references. Lists sources for dealing with obsessions, post-traumatic stress disorders, social phobias, anxiety, PMS, and depression. 2000Revised and updated guide to rules, strategies, and odds for more than two hundred fifty games. Card games include bridge,…
cribbage, pinochle, poker, and solitaire--and their variations. Also contains instructions for backgammon, dominoes, Scrabble, children's games, and some computer games. 2001A sportswriter chronicles the 1999-2000 women's basketball season at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The Bisons, made up of deaf…
students, compete against hearing teams in the NCAA Division III. Their coach, Kitty Baldridge, a hearing child of deaf parents, communicates in American Sign Language. 2002The world of Islam
Par J Ries. 2002
A concise discussion of a major world religion. Describes the basic elements of Islam: the Prophet Mohammed's message, belief in…
one God, the Koran and the Sunna, and the five pillars of faith. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002