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"This is a book about Heaven,” says Jayber Crow, “but I must say too that . . . I have wondered sometimes if it would not finally turn out to be a book about Hell.” It is 1932 and he has returned to his native Port William to become the town's barber.
Orphaned at age ten, Jayber Crow’s acquaintance with loneliness and want have made him a patient observer of the human animal, in both its goodness and frailty.
He began his search as a "pre-ministerial student" at Pigeonville College. There, freedom met with new burdens and a young man needed more than a mirror to find himself. But the beginning of that finding was a short conversation with "Old Grit," his profound professor of New Testament Greek.
"You have been given questions to which you cannot be given answers. You will have to live them out―perhaps a little at a time."
"And how long is that going to take?"
"I don't know. As long as you live, perhaps."
"That could be a long time."
"I will tell you a further mystery," he said. "It may take longer."
Wendell Berry’s clear-sighted depiction of humanity’s gifts―love and loss, joy and despair―is seen though his intimate knowledge of the Port William Membership.
By: Wendell Berry
$24.50
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The Hurons stared at the giant young Norman, as tall and broad as they, a Jesuit priest robed in black and with a full black beard on his gentle face. He was to live among them for nineteen years, patiently and with enormous difficulty learning their ways and language. He would eat their raw bear and moose meat, paddle many months and many miles in their canoes, build his rough chapel surrounded by their long houses, and win their respect and love, leading a small band of them into the Christian faith.
At length, joined by other "Blackrobes", Father Jean de Brébeuf erected a bit of Old France, with church and stockade, in the Canadian wilderness. Yet he saw his village chapels burned, his converts shunned and tortured, and his fellow priests murdered by the Iroquois, the enemy of the Hurons. Never disturbed by fears for his own safety, he also died at their hands after incredible tortures in 1649.
This swift-paced book is more than a biography of a great saint. It is a vital chapter in the tragic history of New France in North America, a story of the failure of colonization partially redeemed by the blood of the martyrs of the Church.
By: Francis Xavier Talbot S.J.
$25.95
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In 1826, Jedediah Smith decided to lead a group of men southwest from Utah to search for the Buenaventura River, the mythical river that appeared on old Spanish maps but that no one had been able to find. The group made it to California without seeing the river, so Jed and two of his men went out again, heading east over the mountains and the desert. It was a treacherous journey, but Jed would not give up.
By: A Royal Fireworks Press Publication
$13.50
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The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document, and in this book, Michael examines the language that Jefferson used to announce the American Revolution from England, showing precisely how Jefferson used vocabulary and grammar to achieve the ends he sought.
By: Michael Clay Thompson
$19.50
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The Jefferson’s Truths teacher manual includes the full text of the student book plus special boxes that contain important points and tips for the instructor.
By: Michael Clay Thompson
$19.50
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A rickety old car and a scrawny stray cat teach a lesson in the meaning of friendship.
By: Bill Peet
$12.50
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The Airplane that Taught America to Fly.
Barely 40 years separate the Wright brothers' flight and those of the first jet aircraft. The World War II pilots who were the first to fly those jets and who would later become the first airline pilots, learned to fly in little cloth and wooden biplanes, the aircraft of the 1920s and 1930s.
By: David Weitzman
$20.50
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One of the most tender, touching, and withal gracious stories that we ever remember to have read. A dear little book for our children. We are not ashamed of having shed tears while reading it; in fact, should have been ten times more ashamed if we had not. The sweet portrait of the poor child Jessica is a study, and old Daniel is perfect in his own way. ~The Sword and Trowel
By: Hesba Stretton
$9.95
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From Beautiful Feet Books:
"Any history of California is incomplete without the story of this dynamic woman who was one of the state's first notable pioneers. Author of all her husband's exploratory journals of the West, Jessie was intelligent, witty, gracious and beautiful."
By: Marguerite Higgins
$18.95
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Look Inside
Teach children about Jesus’ return and why it’s so surprising.
This beautifully-illustrated hardback book by well-known singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame is based on the parable in Luke 12 v 35-38.
It teaches children that Jesus will return, and when he does, there will be an amazing party where... SURPRISE!... he will serve his faithful servants!
Jesus didn’t tell us when that party will be, but we can make sure that we’re ready for it by loving him and loving his people while we wait.
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTpgI34UXuo&feature=emb_title[/embed]
By: Randall Goodgame,
Catalina Echeverri
$22.95
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This colorful board book teaches young children about the concept of prayer at all times and in all places with an emphasis on Christ’s divinity, His love for us, and His promise of salvation. Charming illustrations appeal to all children and adults.
By: Joni Walker
$10.99
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It’s never too early to tell your children about Jesus and what He has done for them. This book teaches young children that Jesus, their Savior, is with them, no matter where they go or what they do. Children identify with the charming illustrations that help them grasp the biblical truths on each page. The tangible and intangible are linked to help children understand that Jesus is a very real presence in their lives.
By: Joni Walker
$9.99
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It's never too early to tell children about Jesus and what He has done for them. This brightly colored book introduces Jesus and some of His characteristics as God, the Son. Jesus Knows Me shows the characters in a variety of playful, imaginative settings. Each page states a biblical truth in simple, child-friendly language and illustrates it by showing a scene that young children will identify with. This helps toddlers associate the everyday situations they know with the presence and power of Jesus in their lives.
By: Joni Walker
$9.99
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Jesus means so many things to different people...but once he was a child. The baby visited by shepherds and wise men in Bethlehem became the man who performed miracles, healed sickness, and showed the people who God is. The Son of God came to Bethlehem, where there was no room for him in the inn... but you make room for Jesus in your heart.
Carine MacKenzie’s talent for retelling Bible stories has meant that children from all over the world have been given the opportunity to discover Jesus Christ for themselves. She has sales of several million books and lives in Inverness, Scotland.
By: Carine Mackenzie
$6.50
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Many of us tend to live as though Jesus represents the "spiritual part" of our lives. We don't clearly see how he relates to the rest of our experiences, desires, and habits. How can Jesus, the Bible, and Christianity become more than a compartmentalized part of our lives?
Highly regarded New Testament scholar and popular teacher Jonathan Pennington argues that we need to recover the lost biblical image of Jesus as the one true philosopher who teaches us how to experience the fullness of our humanity in the kingdom of God. Jesus teaches us what is good, right, and beautiful and offers answers to life's big questions: what it means to be human, how to be happy, how to order our emotions, and how we should conduct our relationships.
This book brings Jesus and Christianity into dialogue with the ancient philosophers who asked the same big questions about finding meaningful happiness. It helps us rediscover biblical Christianity as a whole-life philosophy, one that addresses our greatest human questions and helps us live meaningful and flourishing lives.
By: Jonathan T. Pennington
$25.95
The Cricket in Times Square $11.99Quantity
In 1826, Jedediah Smith decided to lead a group of men southwest from Utah to search for the Buenaventura River, the mythical river that appeared on old Spanish maps but that no one had been able to find. The group made it to California without seeing the river, so Jed and two of his men went out again, heading east over the mountains and the desert. It was a treacherous journey, but Jed would not give up.
The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document, and in this book, Michael examines the language that Jefferson used to announce the American Revolution from England, showing precisely how Jefferson used vocabulary and grammar to achieve the ends he sought.6 Grades
The Jefferson’s Truths teacher manual includes the full text of the student book plus special boxes that contain important points and tips for the instructor.6 Grades
A rickety old car and a scrawny stray cat teach a lesson in the meaning of friendship.
The Airplane that Taught America to Fly. Barely 40 years separate the Wright brothers' flight and those of the first jet aircraft. The World War II pilots who were the first to fly those jets and who would later become the first airline pilots, learned to fly in little cloth and wooden biplanes, the aircraft of the 1920s and 1930s.
One of the most tender, touching, and withal gracious stories that we ever remember to have read. A dear little book for our children. We are not ashamed of having shed tears while reading it; in fact, should have been ten times more ashamed if we had not. The sweet portrait of the poor child Jessica is a study, and old Daniel is perfect in his own way. ~The Sword and Trowel
From Beautiful Feet Books: "Any history of California is incomplete without the story of this dynamic woman who was one of the state's first notable pioneers. Author of all her husband's exploratory journals of the West, Jessie was intelligent, witty, gracious and beautiful."
Look Inside Teach children about Jesus’ return and why it’s so surprising. This beautifully-illustrated hardback book by well-known singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame is based on the parable in Luke 12 v 35-38. It teaches children that Jesus will return, and when he does, there will be an amazing party where... SURPRISE!... he will serve his faithful servants! Jesus didn’t tell us when that party will be, but we can make sure that we’re ready for it by loving him and loving his people while we wait. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTpgI34UXuo&feature=emb_title[/embed]3 Grades
This colorful board book teaches young children about the concept of prayer at all times and in all places with an emphasis on Christ’s divinity, His love for us, and His promise of salvation. Charming illustrations appeal to all children and adults.
It’s never too early to tell your children about Jesus and what He has done for them. This book teaches young children that Jesus, their Savior, is with them, no matter where they go or what they do. Children identify with the charming illustrations that help them grasp the biblical truths on each page. The tangible and intangible are linked to help children understand that Jesus is a very real presence in their lives.
It's never too early to tell children about Jesus and what He has done for them. This brightly colored book introduces Jesus and some of His characteristics as God, the Son. Jesus Knows Me shows the characters in a variety of playful, imaginative settings. Each page states a biblical truth in simple, child-friendly language and illustrates it by showing a scene that young children will identify with. This helps toddlers associate the everyday situations they know with the presence and power of Jesus in their lives.
Jesus means so many things to different people...but once he was a child. The baby visited by shepherds and wise men in Bethlehem became the man who performed miracles, healed sickness, and showed the people who God is. The Son of God came to Bethlehem, where there was no room for him in the inn... but you make room for Jesus in your heart.Carine MacKenzie’s talent for retelling Bible stories has meant that children from all over the world have been given the opportunity to discover Jesus Christ for themselves. She has sales of several million books and lives in Inverness, Scotland.
