Solomon’s Wise Decision in the Kingdom follows young Prince Daniel, who learns from the legendary wisdom of King Solomon.When a dispute arises in his kingdom, Daniel remembers Solomon’s famous judgment involving two women claiming the same child. Inspired by this story, Daniel faces his own challenge when two farmers argue over a prize-winning cow.Through patience, fairness, and a little creativity, Daniel learns that wisdom isn’t just about quick answers—it’s abou...

Sacred Stories From the Bible’s Old Testament invites young readers on an exciting journey through timeless tales of faith, courage, and virtue.Through vibrant, engaging stories, children will explore the creation of the world, Noah’s Ark, Moses leading the Israelites, and many other Old Testament adventures. Each story is told in a fun and accessible way, with valuable lessons on obedience, kindness, and prayer.These sacred stories, brought to life with lively ill...

Adventures in the Land of the Samurai follows young Emi, a curious and adventurous girl who is transported to ancient Japan through a magical portal. In the Land of the Samurai,Emi embarks on a journey to discover the way of the samurai, learning about their code of honor, discipline, and respect. With the help of her new samurai friends, Emi humorously stumbles through lessons on courage, loyalty, and focus.This fun and engaging tale introduces children to the ric...

A study of the relationship between writing, place, and the history of the Pakeha/European settlement in New Zealand, this book explores the most frequently chosen settings in classic New Zealand literature—the beach, the farm, the bush, and the suburb—and reflects on the plots and storylines that go with them. Through fascinating and unpredictable readings of some of the country's greatest works, writers such as Curnow, Frame, Mansfield, and Sargeson are viewed from new angles, while negl...

Alexander Aitken was an ordinary soldier with an extraordinary mind. The student who enlisted in 1915 was a mathematical genius who could multiply nine-digit numbers in his head. He took a violin with him to Gallipoli (where field telephone wire substituted for an E-string) and practiced Bach on the Western Front. Aitken also loved poetry and knew the Aeneid and Paradise Lost by heart. His powers of memory were dazzling. When a vital roll-book was lost with the dead, he was able to dictate...

In this book, over 40 of the world’s leading practitioners working in elite soccer— over 6 continents—share advanced knowledge of the environment as well as a scientific understanding of the game and players. This book explores those traits at an intricate level through shared experiences of some of the best performance coaches working in elite soccer. The content in this book is derived from practical and evidence-based concepts that have been applied at the elite level.Uncovering...

Philip Roth scholars continue to reflect on what Philip Roth’s retirement in 2012 means for the landscape of American literature and what his professed disappearance from the public eye in 2014 would mean for the future consideration of his legacy.This collection seeks to answer those questions in a scholarly way. Composed of eleven original essays written by accomplished scholars in the field of Philip Roth Studies, the collection is both relevant and engaging on three levels: it ...