Pearcey passionately argues that Christianity is truth about all reality, not just religious truth, and that to keep it privatized is stripping it of the power to challenge and redeem the whole of culture.

Jane Austen distinguished herself with genius in literature, but she was immersed in all of the arts. Austen loved dancing, played the piano proficiently, meticulously transcribed piano scores, attended concerts and art exhibits, read broadly, wrote poems, sat for portraits by her sister Cassandra, and performed in theatricals. For her, art functioned as a social bond, solidifying her engagement with community and offering order. And yet Austen’s hold on readers’ imaginations owes a debt t...

In Radical Brown, renowned developmental scholar Margaret Beale Spencer and critical legal analyst Nancy E. Dowd offer a fresh perspective on the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Noting that decades of flawed implementation have subverted Brown's great promise of educational equality for K–12 public school students, Spencer and Dowd propose a bold framework for a new interpretation of the Supreme Court decision, one that is inclusive, identity affirming, and cultural...

In the Colorado mountain town of Glenwood Springs not far from Aspen artist/photographer Gwyn Sanders discovers a cryptic letter her sister Kelly left behind. The victim of a deadly hit and run Kelly reveals she was sexually involved with her sisters boyfriend and is scared for her life. Both Gwyn and her remaining sister Linda have since married their boyfriends so either of their husbands could be guilty of murder. The sisters received a large inheritance before meeting these men and kno...

Whether it's chicken, turkey, quail or any other fowl, we love to cook them up. With more than 35 recipes, Quench Cooks Things With Wings is an ideal book for those looking to develop their taste buds.

Herbs have been used for thousands of years to cure all types of ailments from common cold to serious infections. Every culture and country has used herbs for their own therapeutic purposes. However, after the development of conventional antibiotics and drugs, the use of herbs has drastically reduced. Most people want quick fix and opt for fast acting medicine, but conventional medicine has its own disadvantage. Aside from being very expensive, it may also contain chemicals and artificial ...

One of NPR's Books We Love This Year!“A powerful, thought-provoking saga.” —Woman’s World**"An evocative story of love and sacrifice.”—PeopleFrom the acclaimed author of The Kindest Lie, a heartrending novel about a mother and daughter each seeking justice and following their dreams in 1960s Nashville and 1990s Chicago.Two women. Two pivotal moments. ...

The Story of the Spirit Pin is a tale about seeking perpetual peace on Earth to protect the most vulnerable population - the individual.

In an emotional ode to the color blue—and the blues—from writer Nancy Johnson James and illustrator Constance Moore, the creators of Brown: The Many Shades of Love and Black: The Many Wonders of My World, The Many Ways I Feel features a colorful collage of watercolor and textile eye-catching art.Full of feeling and wonder, a child describes all the beautiful shades of blue they feel—from a pale winter sky to a bright ocean wave, from deep...

Black: The Many Wonders of My World is a celebration of the color black, from author Nancy Johnson James and artist Constance Moore, the team who created Brown: The Many Shades of Love.Black is a wonderful color. Black is special. It is true. It's the sky when the morning is new.In this loving and lovely ode to the color black, a girl describes the many wonders of her world—from the black of starry nights to her ...

HIGH ON HOPE tells the gripping story of a young girl trying to find herself in the destructive world of teenage rebellion, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse. To make matters worse --or better --she is a preacher's kid! Will she completely reject the faith of her parents or will she somehow find her way back home? And what will be the price of her rebellion? At what cost, will the prodigal return? Nanci Johnson's highly personal and deeply honest testimony will make you laugh and cry at th...

A comprehensive history of the treasured Singer sewing machine from the author of Big Block One-Star Quilts by Magic.Enjoy an entertaining look at the history of the Featherweight sewing machine with this expanded third edition updated with the latest research. It's packed with photos, stories, and handy information, like how to date and troubleshoot your machine. It's a fun read for quilters, Featherweight owners, and history buffs.