Having been thrust into crisis and confusion, the Church is entering a season of change. Together, we need to restore, renew and rebuild. Nehemiah shows us how.We need to restore our hearts, asking God to break our hearts for what breaks his. We need to renew our focus, allowing God to give us vision for the full ministry of Jesus. And we need to rebuild our world, looking out to the community around us.Through six insightful Bible studies, Debra Green show...

The Church is entering a season of change. Together, we need to restore, renew and rebuild to create a more hopeful, faith-filled future – and the book of Nehemiah shows us how.With contributions from Debra Green and Paul Weston, Cris Rogers explores how we can learn from Nehemiah’s story and restore our hearts, our focus and our world so that the Church can thrive as we join in with God’s heart for restoring all things.An inspiring call to action, this boo...

This is the somewhat true story of Eddie, a little shelter dogunloved, unwanted, and labeled as unadoptable. He was about to receive an opportunity to prove himself and find his forever home with a loving family, so Eddie thought to himself, Why not? The question is; can he? Will he?

BASED ON A TRUE STORYNEW YORK CITY, 1868. They beguiled the suffragists, seduced the millionaires and answered to no one. Spiritualist sisters, VICTORIA WOODHULL and TENNESSEE CLAFLIN were independent, politically progressive free thinkers. The Establishment vowed to destroy them. Based on the true story of the first woman to run for President of the United States, this is the Naked Truth, or Equality, the Forbidden Fruit....

Like Solomon with his magic ring, famed Austrian ethologist Konrad Lorenz was a gifted student of the animal world. King Solomon's Ring, the book which brought him worldwide recognition, is a delightful collection of observations and insights into the lives of our furry and feathered friends, from the familiar cats and dogs to jackdaws. A must read for any animal lover.

How many lenses does a dragonfly's eye have?Which is bigger, an eagle's eye or a human's?How many eyes does a scallop have?How do lizards keep their eyes wet?Animal eyes can be really strange and wonderful. How much do you know about the eyes of your animal friends? Find out more in this book.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices t...

How far will an elephant walk in its lifetime?What happens if a seal eats a fish tail first?Which has more bones in its neck, an owl or a giraffe?What does a camel do with the fat in its hump?What happens to a hippo babies skin if it stay out in the sunshine?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun 15-minute book about animals, then surprise your family and friends with these strange facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the va...

Animal teeth are often very different from our own. They are not only shaped differently, they also work differently. Here are some strange things scientists have discovered about animal teeth.What animal has the strongest bite force of any mammal?What do lemurs use your teeth for?What is strange about the water deer's teeth?How much would a single mammoth tooth weigh?What color are a beaver's teeth?Who has the biggest teeth of any land animal?

THE PERFECT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTERPeter Rabbit, the most popular little bunny in children’s stories. His mischievous cousin Benjamin. The playful Squirrel Nutkin who loses its tail. The all-too-innocent Jemima Puddle-duck and the conniving fox, Mr Tod.These are only a few of the unforgettable characters of the charming tales by Beatrix Potter – author, illustrator, scientist and naturalist – whose writings and drawings have be...

Does your dog know when you've had a bad day? Can your cat tell that the coffee pot you left on might start a fire? Could a chimpanzee be trained to program your computer? In this provocative book, noted animal expert Clive Wynne debunks some commonly held notions about our furry friends. It may be romantic to ascribe human qualities to critters, he argues, but it's not very realistic. While animals are by no means dumb, they don't think the same way we do. Contrary to what many popular te...

Discover a place where every creature is safe and loved in the inspiring true story of Best Friends, the no-kill animal sanctuary in Angel Canyon, Utah.In the summer of 1982, a group of young men and women pooled every penny they had and bought three thousand acres of desert in Utah. It was to become the most famous no-kill animal sanctuary in the world—a haven for over two thousand furry and feathered friends, including:Sinjin, the badly burned black cat w...

CLICK HERE to download a sample•Provides observational techniques for uncovering nature’s clues hiding in plain sight•Includes maps, scientific figures, and illustrations•NOT A SPORTSMAN’S HUNTING GUIDE, as Sasquatch’s value to science is potentially ground-breakingBestselling writer and naturalist David George Gordon delves into the r...