In this volume of the For Today series, author and pastor James Howell takes us on an engaging exploration of the Beatitudes. Howell considers each of the well-known phrases in these passages from Mat
This book presents the life and work of the New Testament's premier missionary, the apostle Paul. It surveys his "pre-Christian life," his conversion and call, and his missionary activities, noting th
Themes for Today is the first in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Readi
Topics for Today is the fifth in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Readi
Concepts for Today is the fourth in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Re
Issues for Today is the third in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Readi
Insights for Today is the second in a five-level academic skills program that systematically develops students' reading and vocabulary skills through engaging themes and comprehensive practice. The Re
In this new addition to the popular For Today series, Old Testament scholar Beth LaNeel Tanner opens the world of the psalms to contemporary readers. Tanner focuses on major themes in the book of Psal
Written for laypeople, Sharp offers a brief introduction to each of the Bible’s prophets and their prophetic books, developing the theological themes present in each with an eye toward how the prophet
An interactive activity book that details the muckraking era Nellie Bly and Investigative Journalism for Kids brings to light the evolving world of American journalism, from the late 1800s to today. F
If you’ve ever seen a crashing ocean wave or a rushing waterfall, you’ve seen water power in action. People have used flowing water to do work for centuries. Today, water power is a dependable resourc
The Sun is our greatest source of energy. Without its light and heat, life on Earth would not exist. For centuries, people have used the Sun's energy to heat their homes and cook meals. Today, we use
Highlighting sophisticated map-reading techniques such as projections, latitude and longitude, meridians and grids, and geopolitical borders, this activity book encourages students to think critically
In Knowing How to Live, Sangharakshita delves into Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland text and extracts the gems of wisdom relevant to the Buddhist practitioner of today, from the beginner to one who is mor
Traverse the country and zero in on fascinating regions and states (including Hawaii and Alaska) in this activity book that drills down on topography, looks at “in-between” cardinal directions (southw
Go global as you tap into both history and geography (and math, of course!) to understand continents, countries, bodies of water, landmasses, and borders. Lessons on topography are interspersed with t
Why are there different time zones and how does Earth’s rotation affect the seasons? These questions and others are answered in this activity book that helps students develop a rich understanding of t
Junior tour guides Jordan and Jamie take second graders along on a trip that includes mapping neighborhoods and states, using a compass and designing maps with keys and symbols, working with grids and
Teen Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians gives all library staff the tools they need to work with teens. Whether you are the teen librarian, the clerk who’s been assigned to ‘do something
In this introduction to maps, children are guided by a friendly bear named Buddy to think about the very idea of what a map is—a drawing that shows where things are—and then learn to use symbols, work
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY is known nationwide for its balanced, unbiased, and up-to-date coverage of constitutional, governmental, political, social, and economic structures and their pro
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS, 2015-2016 Edition inspires readers to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Unbiased, concisely organized, and updated w
