How Big is Big? How Far is Far? All Around Me was created to inform imaginatively. After all, why not measure how dense the densest fur could be by the size of a thumb? Or think of speed as though it
Annie Kagan is not a medium or a psychic, she did not die and come back to life; in fact, when she was awakened by her deceased brother, she thought perhaps she had gone a little crazyIn "The Afterlif
What Does It Mean to Be Saved? Some people think that salvation is merely about meeting the minimal entrance requirements needed to get into heaven when they die. But that’s not how Jesus talked
The fact that governments lie is generally accepted today, but World War I was the first global conflict in which millions of young men were sacrificed for hidden causes. They did not die to save civi
Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting?Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy,a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die inchildhood. Not onl
Extreme poverty does not have to exist. When Christians accept that fact and start living accordingly, we will find the solution is already within our reach.Worldwide, 19,000 children die from prevent
In this “important book that could just save your life” (Michael Greger, MD, bestselling author of How Not to Die), Paul Shapiro gives you a front-row seat for the wild story of the race to create and
Previously published as How Not to Die AloneSmart, darkly funny, and life-affirming, for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Something to Live For is the bighearted debut novel we all need, a
It's not just humans combating global warming. Meet one of Earth's “ecosystem engineers”!In this fascinating and unique book, a marine biologist reveals how whales are “ecosystem engineers” --- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. Whales do this by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They store loads of carbon in their bodies for decades, even centuries; when they die, they sink to the ocean floor, taking their carbon with them. More carbon in the ocean means less carbon in the atmosphere. And it's all thanks to whales!Now kids get one more reason to love these amazing creatures! Whales are helping the planet!It's not just humans working to combat global warming. Meet the ecosystem engineers who are improving our planet's health!In this unique look at how one animal can make a difference for the planet, Adrienne Mason, a marine biologist, reveals how whales are ecosystem engineers - animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or eco
Just how many elephants can a spider's web hold? It's certainly not built for bouncing! Add another elephant as you turn each page to find out the answer. Die-cut holes introduce early number skills u
Just how many elephants can a spider’s web hold? It’s certainly not built for bouncing! Add another elephant as you turn each page to find out the answer. Ingenious die-cut holes in each page introduc
Do you know what it's like to talk to spirits?Have you ever seen a ghost, or wondered what happens to our loved ones when they die?Maybe you've sensed a presence in the house but not known how to deal
Is death the end of our story, or do we go on? If life does continue after death, where and how will we live? What happens to us after we die is not only a matter of speculation, but also a matter of
Anna has always been so level-headed, so easy-going, so talented and funny. How could anyone have guessed she wanted to die?Anna is not like other people. For one thing, she’s been an accomplished art
When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” Stuart ScottThe fearless, intimate, and inspiring story behind
"Every child knows how the story ends. The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in the jaws of the monster crocodile who drags him down to a watery grave. But it was not yet my time to die
Straightforward, gentle, useful, and engaging. - Kirkus ReviewsWhen Grandpa suggests that a caterpillar might die if Christopher puts it in a jar."Are you going to die, Grandpa?""Someday, sweetheart. But I hope not too soon."Their simple exchange covers a lot of philosophical ground. Grandpa allows that "no one really knows" what happens after death, but he tells Christopher that some people think of heaven ("a place without sadness or war"), others of rebirth ("each time, you get wiser"), and others of "nothing" ("the same as before you were born"). The pair discusses the whys of death ("dying is part of life"), birth ("to learn all sorts of things"), and feelings of fear or comfort about dying.An important picture book that gives children free rein to express their questions, fears, thoughts, and ideas about death. For children ages 5 and up. Including an epilogue by the grief therapist Rebecca Dabekaussen, with tips on how to discuss this difficult but inevitable subject with childr
Becoming a caregiver for a terminally ill family member is an enormous challenge. This guide is a gift to my late husband, who not only taught me how to live well but how to die well. I hope it will c
Becoming a caregiver for a terminally ill family member is an enormous challenge. This guide is a gift to my late husband, who not only taught me how to live well but how to die well. I hope it will c
Thousands will die. It is not known where, or how, or who is behind the threat. 007 is given carte blanche to do anything necessary to protect his country, but there is no blank slate when innocent li
