Cane Creek Days is the memoir of a boy growing up on a story-book farm near Petersburg, Tennessee, the kind of farming life that no longer exists. The story takes place among the fields and small towns and bridges and dusty roads through which winds the beautiful, life-sustaining stream called the Little Cane Creek.Times were tough for the author, his family, and his friends in this rural Middle Tennessee area, not far from Alabama. Hunting and fishing were more than sport – they p...

“He's beautiful!” I exclaimed. The horse—a large, bay stallion with intelligent brown eyes—turned toward us. And I could swear he laughed.When Tennessee grad student Barbara Dickerson first meets the reclusive Doc Grand, she isn’t sure what to expect: the retired professor of animal sciences has a reputation for being eccentric. And brilliant. But it’s only when she agrees to work with him that she learns just how brilliant he is, and how far he’s come in his work on animal intelli...

Did you know that the northern lights are made when energy from the Sun hits gases around Earth? The lights can be many different colors. Discover these and other interesting facts in Northern Lights.

Did you know that soccer is the most popular sport on Earth? Many countries call soccer “football.” Discover these and other interesting facts in Soccer.

Did you know that the first monster trucks were made in the United States? A monster truck weighs about as much as an elephant. Discover these and other interesting facts in Monster Trucks.

Today's boards need to create value—not just protect it.Boards have long carried the essential work of overseeing performance, managing risk, fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities, and ensuring that organizations remain on track. In a world of growing complexity and uncertainty, that foundation matters more than ever—but it is no longer enough.In Value-Creating Boards, Jill Ader and Pamela Warren, senior leaders at Egon Zehnder, argu...

Featuring over 370 artful photographs and insightful commentary, this book is an exploration of the most magnificent and opulent hotels across the Asia-Pacific region.Asia, and its many splendid countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, prides itself on being a destination. It has a rich history, and a part of that history is the magnificent travel accommodations that sprang up to cater to the western traveler.Presented with more spectac...

Baby Protection MissionWhen a baby is targeted, can a K-9 team keep him safe?When his sister is kidnapped, rancher Cade McNeal will do anything to prevent his baby nephew from being next. Now Officer Ashley Hanson and her K-9 partner are on the case, and it’s up to them to track down the assailant and keep Cade and his nephew from harm. But as the suspect list grows and the attacks escalate, will they bring a kidnapper to justice…before he strikes a...

In this concise, accessible book, Warren Carter and A.J. Levine introduce three aspects of New Testament study: the world of the text (plots, characters, setting, and themes), the world behind the text (the concerns, circumstances, and experiences of the early Christian communities), and the world in front of the text (the meaning for contemporary readers). As students engage the New Testament, they face a central issue that has confronted all students before them, namely, that these texts...

Did you know that most of the fresh water on Earth is found in glaciers? Glaciers can be found in places that are cold all year. Discover these and other interesting facts in Glaciers.

Enjoy five historical novels by some of Christian fiction’s bestselling authors. Meet daughters of prairie farms from Montana south to Kansas who find love in the midst of turbulent life changes. Marty’s nieces are kidnapped. Rosalind’s town is overrun by a railroad company. Amy’s jealousy comes between her and her twin. Beulah’s answer is needed to a marriage proposal. Lilly’s choice puts her at odd with her neighbors. Into each of their lives rides a man who may only make their situation...

Take the journey into the American west alongside nine women who are chasing their dreams—Cynthia, for security; Beryl, for a new family; Adeline, for freedom; Molly, for marriage; Beth, for a new start; Belinda, for a place to heal; Suzette, for adventure; Juliet, for peace; and Caroline, for a future for her children. Celebrate Christmas alongside these pioneers as love finds them in nine distinctly different romances penned by leading Christian fiction authors, including New York Times ...