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For many, the names Bethlehem, Babylon, and Jerusalem are known as the setting for epic stories from the Bible featuring rustic mangers, soaring towers, and wooden crosses. What often gets missed is that these cities are far more than just the setting for the Bible and its characters—they were instrumental to the creation of the Bible as we know it today.Robert Cargill, Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Iowa, is an archeologist, Bible scholar, and host of numerous television documentaries, such as the History Channel series Bible Secrets Revealed. Taking us behind-the-scenes of the Bible, Cargill blends archaeology, biblical history, and personal journey as he explores these cities and their role in the creation of the Bible. He reveals surprising facts such as what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus and how Mary’s Virgin Birth caused problems for the early church. We’ll also see how the God of the Old Testament was influenced by other deities, that there were numerous non-biblical books written about Moses, Jacob, and Jesus in antiquity, and how far more books were left out of the Bible than were let in during the messy, political canonization process.The Cities That Built the Bible is a magnificent tour through fourteen cities: the Phoenicia cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos, Ugarit, Nineveh, Babylon, Megiddo, Athens, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Qumran, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Rome. Along the way, Cargill includes photos of artifacts, dig sites, ruins, and relics, taking readers on a far-reaching journey from the Grotto of the Nativity to the battlegrounds of Megiddo, from the towering Acropolis of Athens to the caves in Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.An exciting adventure through time, The Cities That Built the Bible is a fresh, fascinating exploration that sheds new light on the Bible.

A global and pioneering leader of progressive Christianity and the bestselling author of Why Christianity Must Change or Die and Eternal Life explains why a literal reading of the Gospels is actually heretical, and how this mistaken notion only entered the church once Gentiles had pushed out all the Jewish followers of Jesus.A man who has consciously and deliberately walked the path of Christ, John Shelby Spong has lived his entire life inside the Christian Church. In this profound and considered work, he offers a radical new way to look at the gospels today as he shows just how deeply Jewish the Christian Gospels are and how much they reflect the Jewish scriptures, history, and patterns of worship. Pulling back the layers of a long-standing Gentile ignorance, he reveals how the church’s literal reading of the Bible is so far removed from these original Jewish authors’ intent that it is an act of heresy.Using the Gospel of Matthew as a guide, Spong explores the Bible’s literary and liturgical roots—its grounding in Jewish culture, symbols, icons, and storytelling tradition—to explain how the events of Jesus’ life, including the virgin birth, the miracles, the details of the passion story, and the resurrection and ascension, would have been understood by both the Jewish authors of the various gospels and by the Jewish audiences for which they were originally written. Spong makes clear that it was only after the church became fully Gentile that readers of the Gospels took these stories to be factual, distorting their original meaning.In Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy, Spong illuminates the gospels as never before and provides a better blueprint for the future than where the church’s leaden and heretical reading of the story of Jesus has led us—one that allows the faithful to live inside the Christian story in the modern world.

The author, journalist, television commentator, and longtime Washington insider reflects on the spiritual quest that has brought deeper meaning to her life—and kept her grounded within the high-powered political world of Washington, D.C.’s elite—her renowned writing career, her celebrity marriage, and her legendary role as doyenne of the capital’s social scene.In this emotionally involving, illuminating memoir, the legendary Washington Post journalist, and author talks candidly about her life at the white-hot center of power and the surprising spiritual quest that has driven her for more than half a century.While working as a reporter, caring for a learning-disabled son with her husband, longtime Washington Post executive editor Benjamin Bradlee, reigning over the capital’s social scene, and remaining intimately connected with national politics, Sally Quinn yearned to understand what truly made the world—and her life—tick. After years of searching, most of which occurring in the secular capital of the world, she came to realize that the time she spent with friends and family—the evenings of shared hospitality and intimate fellowship—provided spiritual nourishment and that this theme has been woven into all the most important moments of her life. In this spiritual memoir, Quinn speaks frankly about her varied, provocative spiritual experiences—from her Southern family of Presbyterians and psychics, to voodoo lessons from her Baptist nanny, her trials as a hospitalized military kid in Japan as the Korean War begins, to her adventures as a Post reporter and columnist and her experience as one of the first female news anchors on national television; her battles with the Nixon administration, Watergate, and other scandals that have rocked the nation; her courtship and long marriage to one of the most authoritative figures in the media; her role as the capital’s most influential hostess; and her growing fascination with religious issues. This fascination led to her pioneering work in creating the most visited religious site on the web, OnFaith.co, where she reports on the unseen driving force of American life. Throughout this radiant, thoughtful, and surprisingly intimate memoir, Quinn reveals how "it’s all magic"—the many forms of what draws us together and provides meaning to all we do. Her roller coaster and irreverent but surprisingly spiritual story allows us to see how the infinite wonder of God and the values of meaningful conversation, experience, and community are available to us all.Finding Magic includes 16 pages of exclusive photographs.

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: "Searching for presents quiet," "Gingerbread quiet," and "Hoping for a snow day quiet." Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, owls, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

National Bestseller In the tradition of All The Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale, comes an incandescent debut novel about a young Dutch man who comes of age during the perilousness of World War II.Beginning in the summer of 1939, fourteen-year-old Jacob Koopman and his older brother, Edwin, enjoy lives of prosperity and quiet contentment. Many of the residents in their small Dutch town have some connection to the Koopman lightbulb factory, and the locals hold the family in high esteem. On days when they aren’t playing with friends, Jacob and Edwin help their Uncle Martin on his fishing boat in the North Sea, where German ships have become a common sight. But conflict still seems unthinkable, even as the boys’ father naively sends his sons to a Hitler Youth Camp in an effort to secure German business for the factory.When war breaks out, Jacob’s world is thrown into chaos. The Boat Runner follows Jacob over the course of four years, through the forests of France, the stormy beaches of England, and deep within the secret missions of the German Navy, where he is confronted with the moral dilemma that will change his life—and his life’s mission—forever. Epic in scope and featuring a thrilling narrative with precise, elegant language, The Boat Runner tells the little-known story of the young Dutch boys who were thrown into the Nazi campaign, as well as the brave boatmen who risked everything to give Jewish refugees safe passage to land abroad. Through one boy’s harrowing tale of personal redemption, here is a novel about the power of people’s stories and voices to shine light through our darkest days, until only love prevails.    

A People Magazine and POPSUGAR pick! “[May''s] adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s […] The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May.”  --The New York TimesElise Hooper’s debut novel conjures the fascinating, untold story of May Alcott—Louisa’s youngest sister and an artist in her own right.We all know the story of the March sisters, heroines of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. But while everyone cheers on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it’s time to learn the truth about the real “Amy”, Louisa’s sister, May. Stylish, outgoing, creative, May Alcott grows up longing to experience the wide world beyond Concord, Massachusetts. While her sister Louisa crafts stories, May herself is a talented and dedicated artist, taking lessons in Boston, turning down a marriage proposal from a well-off suitor, and facing scorn for entering what is very much a man’s profession. Life for the Alcott family has never been easy, so when Louisa’s Little Women is published, its success eases the financial burdens they’d faced for so many years. Everyone agrees the novel is charming, but May is struck to the core by the portrayal of selfish, spoiled “Amy March.” Is this what her beloved sister really thinks of her? So May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely “The Other Alcott.”“Elise Hooper’s thoroughly modern debut gives a fresh take on one of literature’s most beloved families. To read this book is to understand why the women behind Little Women continue to cast a long shadow on our imaginations and dreams. Hooper is a writer to watch!”—Elisabeth Egan, author of A Window Opens 

This hardcover, full-color treasury includes six picture book stories adapted from the classic Little House books. The Little House series introduced generations of readers to Laura Ingalls Wilder's life on the frontier.

Confiscated! is a hilarious tale of sibling conflict and cooperation between two dinosaur brothers that all kids will relate to.When Mama hears Brooks and Mikey fighting over yet another toy, it gets CONFISCATED!(In other words, taken away.)It''s only when ALL the toys are confiscated that Brooks and Mikey finally learn how to work—and play—together nicely.(But not before creating a whole heap of trouble . . . )

Pete the Cat is now five times the fun! Groovy!Featuring 5 rockin’ Pete the Cat 8x8 stories in a carry-along case complete with a Velcro closure and plastic handle, this collection of favorite easy-to-read stories is perfect for reading on the go!This set includes the following super-cool titles, together for the first time: Pete the Cat: Construction DestructionPete the Cat: Cavecat PetePete the Cat: Robo-PetePete the Cat: Go Pete Go!Pete the Cat and the Treasure MapReaders will love this collection of groovy tales featuring James Dean’s New York Times bestselling character, Pete the Cat.  

From the creators of Goodnight Already! and I Love You Already!Duck wants to hang out with Bear.But Bear's gone fishing for a whole week.What will Duck do while Bear is gone? How will he survive without his best pal?!

A sharp and illuminating history of one of capitalism's longest-running tensions?the conflicts of interest among public company directors, managers, and shareholders?told through original letters from some of our most legendary and controversial investors and activists.Disputes between shareholders and major corporations make daily headlines. But the struggle between management and those who own stock has been going on for nearly a century. Mixing never-before-published original letters from Wall Street icons?including Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, Ross Perot, Carl Icahn, and Daniel Loeb?with masterful scholarship and professional insight, Dear Chairman traces the rise of shareholder activism from the 1920s to today, and provides an invaluable and unprecedented perspective on what it means to be a public company, including how they work and who is really in control.Gramm analyzes different eras and pivotal boardroom battles from the last century to understand the factors that have caused shareholders and management to collide. Throughout he uses the letters to show how investors interact with directors and managers, how they think about their target companies, and how they plan to profit. Each is a fascinating example of capitalism at work told through the entertaining voices of its most colorful, influential participants.A hedge fund manager and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, Gramm has observed public companies that are poorly run, and some that willfully disenfranchise their shareholders. He pays tribute to the ingenuity of public company investors, but also exposes examples of shareholder activism at its very worst. Ultimately, he provides a thorough, much-needed understanding of the public company?shareholder relationship for investors, managers, and everyone concerned with the future of capitalism.Advance Praise for Dear Chairman?Public companies face the high standards of the marketplace: fill a need, grow, and remember always that you are the trustee of your stockholders' money. Dear Chairman is a fascinating and colorful history of what resulted when that was occasionally forgotten or ignored. It should be required reading for anyone who wants to participate in our great ownership system, as investor or manager.??Charles R. Schwab, chairman, the Charles Schwab Corporation?Jeff Gramm's fascinating archaeology of shareholder activism lays bare the foundation upon which today's turbulent, performance-oriented stock market stands. Dear Chairman is an important, interesting, and insightful history.??Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO, FedEx Corporation?When major shareholders get actively involved, how do they think about companies and their value? Jeff Gramm breaks new ground in a book which is exciting, wise, well written, and, above all else, instructive and useful.??Tyler Cowen, professor of economics, George Mason University, and New York Times bestselling author of The Great Stagnation?This is a rare book, masterful in both technical understanding and in narrative.??Amity Shlaes, author of Coolidge and The Forgotten Man?Jeff Gramm has a refreshing approach to the generations-long conflict between entrenched corporate management and shareholder activists. He illustrates this seemingly never-ending struggle for corporate control by examining specific well-known and surprisingly interesting examples, including correspondence ranging from the fabled Benjamin Graham to John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1927, from Ross Perot to General Motors CEO Roger B. Smith in 1985, and more. Dear Chairman is an engaging and worthwhile read.??Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the board of governors, Federal Reserve System

Holistic physicians, biochemists, and personal trainers Jade Teta and Keoni Teta have created a diet and exercise program that jump-starts your stalled metabolism. More than ten thousand people have learned to lose weight smarter by not working harder with The Metabolic Effect Diet, and now you can too. Create a personalized diet plan that supports your best hormonal balance and turns you into a fat burner. Fight hunger and cravings with five to six meals a day and a Reward Meal each week. Perform rest-based weight-training exercises (hybrids) requiring only a pair of light weights and three thirty-minute sessions per week?and burn fat even while you rest!Stop counting calories and start losing weight with The Metabolic Effect Diet

From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life.Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and charismatic spiritual leader. She has learned well how to bury her feelings . . . and he has turned to religion as a refuge from his raging inner conflicts.Now they are together once again, embarking on a journey fraught with difficulties, as long-buried demons of blame and resentment resurface after more than a decade. But in a small village in the French Pyrenees, by the waters of the River Piedra, a most special relationship will be reexamined in the dazzling light of some of life's biggest questions.

¿Alguna vez te preguntaste qué necesitas hacer para encontrar el amor de tu vida? ¿Es tu sueño encontrar una pareja quien te amará, apreciará y adorará de por vida? El secreto del amor te enseñara como tomar control de tu destino romántico utilizando la ley de atracción para encontrar al amor de tu vida. Toda persona de cualquier edad puede encontrar un amor verdadero si está dispuesto a prepararse, a todo nivel, y transformarse en un imán de amor. Arielle te podrá ayudar porque ella misma lo vivió. Ella utilizó las técnicas en este libro para atraer a su alma gemela a los cuarenta y cuatro años. Y a las tres semanas de conocerse, se comprometieron.Esta antigua fórmula revela que nuestro universo está listo para entregarnos personas y cosas que se relacionan directamente con nuestras creencias personales. Si de verás no crees que encontrarás al amor de tu vida, ¿sabes qué? No lo encontrarás. Ahora, si aprendes a creer que ese amor no solo existe sino que te está buscando, entonces el amor de tu vida podrá ser tuyo.Las técnicas, los rituales y los proyectos que se encuentran en estas páginas te ayudarán a preparar tu casa, tu cuerpo y tu espíritu para el amante que tu corazón realmente desea. Aprende a aplicar la ley de atracción para encontrar a tu alma gemela ¡y vive tu final feliz!

Utilizando los métodos y las ideas adoptados en su libro Choice Theory, el mundialmente reconocido psiquiatra y experto en relaciones, Dr. William Glasser, junto con su esposa Carleen, ofrece una guía práctica para un matrimonio duradero, gratificante y exitoso. Los ocho consejos para mantener un matrimonio feliz exhibe historias de parejas afligidas en la vida real y presenta soluciones simples y prácticas para superar las dificultades ilustradas en dichas historias. Mantener su amor vivo y fuerte no es tan difícil como usted cree; ¡permita que los Glasser y este libro indispensable le muestren cómo lograrlo!

Las enfermedades cardíacas son la causa de muerte número uno entre hombres y mujeres en los Estados Unidos. Pero en muchos casos esta condición mortal puede ser prevenida. Con sólo hacer el cambio a una dieta saludable para el corazón, el riesgo de padecer de enfermedades cardíacas puede reducirse considerablemente... ¡hasta de un 70 por ciento!La información anticuada y poco clara, y las ideas equivocadas sobre lo que realmente constituye una dieta fortalecedora del corazón ya no impedirán que lleve un estilo de vida saludable. Alimentos que Luchan Contra las Enfermedades Cardíacas analiza punto por punto todas las investigaciones y presenta los descubrimientos más importantes en un formato claro y completo.Esta guía indispensable incluye:Una práctica tabla nutricional que clasifica más de 2,000 alimentos, destacando las propiedades que luchan contra las enfermedades cardíacasMenús y recetas deliciosas para cada comida del díaLos últimos hechos e investigaciones presentados en un lenguaje sencillo y fácil de entenderConsejos valiosos sobre cómo empezar hoy tu ¡nuevo y saludable estilo de vida!

En los últimos años, el fútbol ha alcanzado un nivel de popularidad nunca antes visto. En el mundo entero, los fanáticos se reúnen para ver las eliminatorias y se preparan para seguir el Mundial de Fútbol del 2006 con toda su pasión. Con la alegría, el humor y el amor por el fútbol que lo han llevado a la cima, Fernando Fiore nos cuenta todo lo que se necesita saber para llegar a la Gran Final. En ¡Vamos al Mundial! encontrará información esencial sobre los jugadores estrella, los equipos favoritos, las ciudades alemanas en donde se jugarán los partidos, la fascinante historia del Campeonato Mundial de Fútbol ¡y hasta un gráfico interactivo en el que podrá seguir a su equipo favorito!

En El Don del Cambio, Marianne Williamson, la autora bestseller a nivel internacional, explora a fondo el poderoso papel que desempeña el cambio en nuestras vidas. Nos explica como, lejos de ser algo que se deba temer o evitar, todo tipo de cambio -- hasta el más difícil y doloroso -- nos brinda la oportunidad de recibir el regalo milagroso de la transformación personal. La única manera de lograr el verdadero crecimiento personal es cuando cambiamos la trayectoria de nuestras vidas utilizando una brújula eterna de principios espirituales que son los únicos que pueden guiarnos en el camino hacia la plenitud. A través de diez cambios claves -- sencillos pero profundos puentes de transformación -- la autora nos enseña a ver las transiciones de la vida como oportunidades para crecer y renacer, que no sólo son la manera de transformar nuestra propia existencia, sino también la de convertir el mundo que nos rodea en un lugar de mayor amor y paz.

Los científicos y académicos llevan años intentando descubrir qué es lo que hace feliz a la gente. Pero sus investigaciones tienden a quedar escondidas en diversas publicaciones académicas y científicas, sin jamás llegar al alcance de la gente común. Por eso, en Los 100 Secretos dela Gente Feliz, el científico social y psicólogo, David Niven, Ph.D., nos presenta de manera clara y comprensiva, lo esencial de los miles de estudios científicos que se han hecho acerca de la felicidad. El autor ilustra con ejemplos y explicaciones, cada una de las cien técnicas, actitudes y costumbres que nos ayudan a transformar una vida mediocre y sin gracia, en una vida llena de felicidad.>>NO OLVIDES DIVERTIRTE: La diversión es una de las cinco claves para llevar una vida satisfecha. La gente que se toma el tiempo de divertirse tiene 20 por ciento más de posibilidades de ser feliz, y 36 por ciento más de posibilidades de sentirse a gusto con su edad y la etapa en la que se encuentra en la vida.

In the first full-length exploration of the contemporary and controversial Mexican corrido, award-winning author Elijah Wald blends a travel narrative with his search for the roots of this genre -- a modern outlaw music that fuses the sensibilities of medieval ballads with the edgy grit of gangsta rap.From international superstars to rural singers documenting their local current events in the regions dominated by guerilla war, Wald visited these songwriters in their homes, exploring the heartland of the Mexican drug traffic and traveling to urban centers such as Los Angeles and Mexico City. The corrido genre is famous for its hard-bitten songs of drug traffickers and gunfights, and also functions as a sort of musical newspaper, singing of government corruption, the lives of immigrants in the United States, and the battles of the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas. Though largely unknown to English speakers, corridos top the Latin charts and dominate radio playlists both in the United States and points south. Wald provides in-depth looks at the songwriters who have transformed groups like the popular Tigres del Norte into enduring superstars, as well as the younger artists who are carrying the corrido into the twenty-first century. In searching for the poetry and social protest behind the gaudy lyrics of powerful drug lords, Wald shows how popular music can remain the voice of a people, even in this modern world of globalization, electronic media, and gangsters who ship cocaine in 747s.

A masterpiece of warrior wisdom: how to be resilient, how to overcome obstacles not by "positive thinking" or self- esteem, but by positive action. The best-selling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self- help book unlike any other.

The newest addition to John Brockman's Edge.org series explores life itself, bringing together the world's leading biologists, geneticists, and evolutionary theorists-including Richard Dawkins, Edward O.

Carlos can't wait to get his very own fish - a guppy named Ripley. But first he has to make Ripley a good home. Readers can learn about cups, pints, quarts and gallons as they find out how much water it will take before there's room for Ripley.

Welcome to the neighbourhood dog show. First Maxie speaks. Second Baxter begs. Third Daisy rolls over, but will Henry the fourth steal the show? Young readers can learn ordinals with this playful pack of pooches.

Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals passing by in other trucks. But these are no ordinary animals, and they're bound for a surprise destination.

Come one, come all to the circus and learn about shapes. Dancing bears, sprightly monkeys, grand elephants, and elegant horses introduce squares, rectangles, circles and triangles to readers.

?Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.? --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJDoes a polka-dotted sock match a striped sock? A lonely striped sock searches the house for its mate in this book that's perfect for teaching matching to pre-K through kindergarteners. Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Lois Ehlert. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze?as well as the concrete examples of how math works! The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives! Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K?Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1?3; Level 3 is Grades 2?4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

?Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.? --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJGive Me Half! is perfect for teaching halves to to first, second, and third graders. When a boy tries to eat a whole pizza without sharing half with his sister, it's not pretty. Of course, she isn't too keen on sharing her juice or cupcakes. With a little adult prodding, however, they soon learn the benefits of sharing and split everything in half, including clean-up chores. Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Brian Karas. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze?as well as the concrete examples of how math works! The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives! Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehensionMathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K?Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1?3; Level 3 is Grades 2?4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

How many different ice-cream sundaes can you make? With 6 ingredients to choose from, there are so many combinations. Read all about the sundaes they're making at the school picnic. Math has never been so delicious!