Tired of the daily grind? If you asked a dozen Christians why their work matters, you'd probably get a dozen different answers. Whether paid or unpaid, skilled or menial—each of us longs to find meaning in what we do from day to day. Can the gospel really help us in our quest?The Gospel-Centered Life at Work invites CEOs and homeschooling parents, doctors and plumbers, white-, blue-, and pink-collar workers to sit down and discuss our work as a common call to follow Jesus ...

Do men need poems?Is the gender of brawn and ‘can-do’ really a candidate for honeyed verse?Obviously yes. Through the centuries men seem to dominate the writing of poetry. From books of epics to quatrains of love poetry it seemed to be a man’s world. His domain.But take away the stirring deeds of adventure and much of what remains was written in the admiration or pursuit of women.A volume purely for men, to show other facets of their personalities and charac...

In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success undoubtedly builds success and in literary terms we can more politely say that imi...

In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success undoubtedly builds success and in literary terms we can more politely say that imi...

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales was the subject of the first volume in the Approaches to Teaching series, published in 1980. But in the past thirty years, Chaucer scholarship has evolved dramatically, teaching styles have changed, and new technologies have created extraordinary opportunities for studying Chaucer. This second edition of Approaches to Teaching Chaucer's Canterbury Tales reflects the wide variety of contexts in which students encounter the poem and the diversity ...

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient), directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters)Drawing from decades of work, travel, and research in Russia, Robert Alexander re-creates the tragic, perennially fascinating story of the final days of Nicholas and Alexandra Romanov as seen through the eyes of their young kitchen boy, Leonka. Now an ancient Russian immigrant, Leonka claims to be the last living...

"Welcome to 'Pancake Paradise: A 10-Chapter Journey into the Fluffiest, Tastiest Pancakes You've Ever Had.' This book isn't just a recipe collection; it's an all-access pass to your ultimate breakfast dreams. From classic buttermilk pancakes to French crepes and vegan delights, we've got it all. This ultimate guide takes you step-by-step through ten chapters, each dedicated to a unique type of pancake you didn't know you needed in your life. Ideal for cooking novices and culinary experts a...

From the author of the national bestseller The Kitchen Boy comes a gripping historical novel about imperial Russias most notorious figureCalled brilliant by USA Today, Robert Alexanders historical novel The Kitchen Boy swept readers back to the doomed world of the Romanovs. His latest masterpiece once again conjures those turbulent days in a fictional drama of extraordinary depth and suspense. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Ma...

Passed by Congress in July 1787, the Northwest Ordinance laid out the basic form of government for all U.S. territory north of the Ohio River. That summer, the Constitutional Convention drafted the defining document of the American Republic as a whole. A bargain struck between Congress and the Convention outlawed slavery north of the Ohio, but gave Southern states a Congressional and Electoral College representation based on population figures that included slaves--each valued at three-fif...

Introduction:In a world that often feels fragmented, the call for holistic wellness echoes through the chaos, offering a sanctuary of balance, connection, and profound understanding. "The Holistic Wellness Tapestry: Weaving a Life of Wholeness" is not just a book; it's a heartfelt invitation to embark on a transformative journey towards integrating mind, body, spirit, and the world we inhabit into a harmonious tableau of well-being.This book is a compass guiding you through...

Read by acclaimed British actress Claudia Harrison, this standout audiobook edition brings The Raccoon from Rangoon thrillingly to life, with vivid character performances and the much-loved, jumping swing jazz song, I Am Raccoon.“I am Raccoon from Rangoon, and I love to croon a tune!To keep this beat I’ll stamp my feet and TA TA TAP with a SPOON!”Join this swinging, jazzy raccoon with big dreams and a foot-tapping rhythm that gets ...

The bestselling tale of Romanov intrigue from the author of The Kitchen BoyBook groups and historical fiction buffs have made Robert Alexander's two previous novels word-of-mouth favorites and national bestsellers. Set against a backdrop of Imperial Russia's twilight, The Romanov Bride has the same enduring appeal. The Grand Duchess Elisavyeta's story begins like a fairy tale-a German princess renowned for her beauty and kind heart marries the Gra...