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The Island on Bird Street - The Island on Bird Street is a 1985 semi-autobiographical children's book by Israel author Uri Orlev, which tells the story of a young boy, Alex, and his struggle to survive alone in a ghetto during World War II. The author received the 1996 Hans Christian Andersen Award for children's literature, largely ...
A Beka Book - A Beka Book is a publisher of K-12 curriculum that is used by fundamentalist Christian schools and home schooling families in the United States.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man - A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is an autobiographical coming-of-age novel by James Joyce, first serialized in The Egoist between 1914-1915 and published in book form in 1916. It is the story of the growth and education of Stephen Dedalus, an alter ...
The Education of a Christian Prince - The Education of a Christian Prince is a Renaissance 'how-to' book for princes, advising them on how to be a 'good Christian' prince. The book was dedicated to Prince Charles, who would later become Habsburg Emperor Charles V.
Raising a Thinking Child: Help Your Young Child to Resolve Conflicts and Get Along with Others by Myrna B. Shure, ISBN 0671534637 : All of us like to think for ourselves. And so do children - if they have the skills to do it. That's why award-winning psychologist Dr. Myrna Shure decided to create a program to give them those skills. It's called I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) and for twenty-five years it has benefited thousands nationwide. Raising a Thinking Child, a book that will change your family dynamics forever - and help your child develop in ways you never thought possible - brings this positive parenting program directly into your home. Unlike other methods of child rearing, the ICPS approach teaches youngsters as young as four not what to think or do, but how to think - and the results are astounding. Through the program's specially designed and fun-to-do dialogues, games, and activities - easily incorporated into everyday family life - a young child learns how to solve problems and resolve conflicts with friends, teachers, and family; explore alternative solutions and their consequences; and understand the feelings of others. With ICPS, shy children become more assertive and impulsive children are less likely to ac...
Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level by Sally Shaywitz, ISBN 0375400125 : From one of the world's leading experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book yet to help us understand, identify, and overcome the reading problems that plague American children today. For the one in every five children who has dyslexia and the millions of others who struggle to read at their own grade levels--and for their parents, teachers, and tutors--this book can make a difference. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs--many of them in her own laboratory--Dr. Shaywitz demystifies the subject of reading difficulties and explains how a child can be helped to become a good reader. She discusses early diagnosis in young children as well as the diagnosing of older children, young adults, and adults. Dr. Shaywitz explains why some bright adults can read only very slowly, and what they can do about it. Her book makes clear how the latest research, including new brain imaging studies, is uncovering the mechanisms underlying dyslexia and has led to effective treatments for each age group. Dr. Shaywitz instructs parents in what they can do year-...
Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12 by Edward L. Schor, ISBN 0553379925 : State-of-the-art advice for mothers, fathers, and caregivers from the American Academy of Pediatrics You've outgrown the baby books--but your school-age child needs you more than ever. No longer are the middle years of childhood considered a time of relative calm and smooth development. During the years from five to twelve, children must master the skills and habits that determine their future health and well-being--and parents have a crucial role to play. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians and the most advanced research and practice in the field of child health from infancy to young adulthood, presents this fully revised and updated guide for parents who want to help their children thrive during these exciting and challenging years. Comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date, Caring for Your School-Age Child includes advice on: Charting your child's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth Dealing with the gender-specific issues facing boys and girls as they approach adolescence Recognizing your child'...
The Eight Nights of Chanukah : Incorporating the popular music of "12 Days of Christmas" into a Chanukah book, this is perfect for children of any religious orientation. "On the first night of Chanukah..." begins the familiar tune in a book that sees the wondrous days of Chanukah through the eyes of young child. The child's family grows bigger and bigger as the holiday gets closer and closer. Each night, one new item or person is added to the celebration-and there is always a present for every child in the room! The accumulating text makes this book fun to read (and sing!) aloud while the bright and cheerful illustrations allow a young reader to count each object added. Educational and a joy for adults and children, "The Eight Nights of Chanukah" is a wonderful book for the whole family to share.
Honey for a Child's Heart: The Imaginitive Use of Books in Family Life by Gladys M. Hunt, ISBN 0310242460 : Family favorite now revised and updated, including an annotated list of books for ages 0-12Everything parents need to know to find the best books for their childrenSince its publication in 1969, this has been an essential guide for parents wanting to find the best books for their children. Now in its fourth edition, Honey for a Child's Heart discusses everything from the ways reading affects both children's view of the world and their imagination to how to choose good books. Illustrated with drawings from dozens of favorites, it includes an indexed and updated list of the best new books on the market and the classics that you want your children to enjoy. Author Gladys Hunt's tastes are broad, her advice is rooted in experience, and her suggestions will enrich the cultural and spiritual life of any home.
The Complete Book of Christian Parenting and Child Care: A Medical and Moral Guide to Raising Happy Healthy Children by William Sears, ISBN 0805461981 : Written to help parents know their children, help them, and lead them to Christ, this total child care book offers Christian-centered, medically authoritative advice on every aspect of parenting.
A Child's First Bible by Kenneth N. Taylor, ISBN 0842331999 : Perfect for taking to church or using at home, young children will love this beautifully illustrated first Bible. "A Child's First Bible" is a collection of 125 of the most familiar Bible passages, from both the Old and New Testaments. Beginning with the story of Creation and ending with Revelation, the text is retold in simple words by well-known author and translator Kenneth N. Taylor. With its charming illustrations and clear, inspiring text, "A Child's First Bible" is a must for every child's bookshelf. FEATURES All the great characters and stories of the Bible are included in this beautiful treasury Clear, easy-to-read text is appropriate for young readers, and also fun to read aloud to the pre- school child Simple questions at the end of each Bible passage are designed to highlight important biblical truths.
You're My Little Love Bug : This is the second light and sound book from Smart Kids Publishing, following the very successful title, O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. When the book is opened, the sound of a music box melody is played softly as lights encircle the picture of a young child placed in the back of the book by a loving parent.
What's So Amazing about Grace? : In 1987, an IRA bomb buried Gordon Wilson and his twenty-year-old daughter beneath five feet of rubble. Gordon alone survived. And forgave. He said of the bombers, "I have lost my daughter, but I bear no grudge ... I shall pray, tonight and every night, that God will forgive them." His words caught the media's ears--and out of one man's grief, the world got a glimpse of grace. Grace is the church's great distinctive. It's the one thing the world cannot duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all else--for only grace can bring hope and transformation to a jaded world. In What's So Amazing About Grace? award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level. If grace is God's love for the undeserving, he asks, then what does it look like in action? And if Christians are its sole dispensers, then how are we doing at lavishing grace on a world that knows far more of cruelty and unforgiveness than it does of mercy? Yancey sets grace in the midst of life's stark images, tests its mettle against horrific "ungrace." Can grace survive in the midst of such atrocities as the Nazi holo...
Stealing Jesus: How Fundamentalism Betrays Christianity by Bruce Bawer, ISBN 0609802224 : From the author of the widely acclaimed A Place at the Table, this is a major work, passionately outspoken and cogently reasoned, that exposes the great danger posed to Christianity today by fundamentalism. The time is past, says Bruce Bawer, when denominational names and other traditional labels provided an accurate reflection of Christian America's religious beliefs and practices. The meaningful distinction today is not between Protestant and Catholic, or Baptist and Episcopalian, but rather between "legalistic" and "nonlegalistic" religion, between the Church of Law and the Church of Love. On one side is the fundamentalist right, which draws a sharp distinction between "saved" and "unsaved" and worships a God of wrath and judgment; on the other are more mainstream Christians who view all humankind as children of a loving God who calls them to break down barriers of hate, prejudice, and distrust. Pointing out that the supposedly "traditional" beliefs of American fundamentalism--about which most mainstream Christians, clergy included, know shockingly little--are in fact of relatively re...
Every Young Man's Battle Guide: Weapons for the War Against Sexual Temptation by Stephen Arterburn, ISBN 1578567378 : It's handy, it's powerful, it's designed specifically for older teenage boys and young adult men: " Every Young Man's Battle Guide reflects the same format and purpose as "Every Man's Battle Guide, but with a distinctive approach designed for a younger audience. Young men struggling with sexual temptation, masturbation, Internet or video pornography, and other situations will find this collection of 520 Scripture passages, along with stories, advice, and comments from the authors' books, to be a vital part of their arsenal in the struggle to become the kind of man God wants them to be.
The Discipline Book by William Sears, ISBN 0316779032 : From the bestselling authors of The Baby Book and The Birth Book comes The Discipline Book, the definitive guide to raising happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved children. Seasoned parents of eight, Bill and Martha Sears draw on personal experience and their professional knowledge as childcare experts to provide an authoritative approach to a broad range of disciplinary issues and practices. With a focus on preventing behavior problems as well as managing them when they arise, the Searses offer clear, practical advice on everything parents need to know about disciplining young children. Believing that discipline starts at birth, the Searses discuss baby discipline, disciplining the toddler, mother-father roles in modern parenting, saying no, self-esteem as the foundation of good behavior, helping a child to express feelings, the constructive use of anger, good nutrition for good behavior, and sleep discipline. On handling problem behavior, the Searses cover sibling rivalry, spanking and alternatives to spanking, breaking annoying habits, and eliminating bothersome behaviors like whining and tal...
Overcoming Underachieving: A Simple Plan to Boost Your Kids' Grades and Their Homework Blahs by Ruth Allen Peters, ISBN 0767904583 : A parenting specialist and child psychologist helps tackle a headache for parents and kids alike--homework--and gets underachievers back on track. Is your child constantly bored or frustrated at school? Has homework become more of a family crisis than a learning exercise every evening? As any parent of a school-age child can tell you, helping children to achieve at school and get into a good college is a primary concern. Parents are starting to worry about this when their children are still very young, knowing that the work habits and study skills their children develop in elementary school will affect their performance in middle school, high school, and eventually, college. Unfortunately, bad habits on the part of kids and parents can result in poor academic performance and tense parent/child relationships. Now, in Overcoming Underachieving, Dr. Ruth Peters--a trusted child psychologist who has helped thousands of children and their parents solve scholastic problems--tackles kids' academic underachievement head-on, and presents a clear strategy that has worked for her clients and can wor...
Comfort from a Country Quilt: Finding New Inspiration and Strength from Old-Fashioned Values by Reba McEntire, ISBN 055338094X : The "New York Times Bestseller That Reads Like a Back-Porch Conversation with Reba! In a dazzling career, Reba McEntire has become a true country superstar--and a trailblazing businesswoman with her own multimedia entertainment corporation. Yet she is a rare celebrity who is also beloved by her millions of fans for the way she lives her life. For Reba has balanced the demands of career and family, succeeded in show business without sacrificing her values, and kept up with the times without abandoning her country roots. Here Reba writes about the roles a modern woman tries to fill, roles as many and varied as the fabric pieces of an heirloom quilt. Facing the challenges of being a wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, sister, performer, executive, community member, and Christian, Reba has found inspiration and comfort in the values of her past as an Oklahoma ranch girl. In this generous and wise book, she shows how you can keep traditional values fresh and vital in your own search for a fulfilling life. Whether you read it for instant warmth or lasting inspiration, Comfort from a Country ...
The 100 Most Important Bible Verses : This inviting new series of uniquely packaged books promises to help readers learn the key verses in the Bible that can change their lives forever, bringing peace, joy, and meaning. The series' foundational book, The 100 Most Important Bible Verses, lays out the most essential 100 Bible verses that everyone-young and old, men and women-should know and incorprate into their lives. Christians and those who are not yet familiar with the Bible will love the positive, conversational style of these books. They'll learn of the joy God has in store for us as they study his words on such topics as: Acceptance Patience Purpose Vision Contentment Passion Each verse is laid out in an attractive, 4-color, 2-page spread, featuring the verse, a meditation on the verse, and a life application. Readers will love the simple wisdom of The 100 Most Important Bible Verses.
Journey to Hell : Millions have read The Pilgrim's Progress and received inspiration for their Christian walk. Now, you can follow another man Mr. Badman on his life journey, which leads him ultimately to hell. In this allegory, the wickedness, depravity, and carnality in the life and death of Mr. Badman are contrasted with biblical standards of living and the path that leads to heaven. The wisdom of Mr. Wiseman will strike you as he explains a godly life in all situations???including home, business, and relationships. With this book, John Bunyan provides instructions for the Christian life. He will show you... ??? How to experience joy in difficult circumstances. ??? How to avoid the dire consequences of living a sinful life. ??? How to teach your children Christian values. ??? How to succeed in business. ??? How to be spared from God's judgment. ??? How to avoid bad marriages. ??? How to please God.
Free the Children: A Young Man Fights Against Child Labor and Proves That Children Can Change the World by Craig Kielburger, ISBN 0060930659 : Here is the dramatic and moving story of one child's transformation from a normal, middle-class kid from the suburbs to an activist, fighting against child labor on the world stage of international human rights. Making headlines around the globe, Graig Keilburger and his organization, Free the Children, which he founded at the age of twelve, have brought unprecedented attention to the worldwide abuse of children's rights. "Free the Children"is a passionate and astounding story and a moving testament to the power that children and young adults have to change the world, as witnessed through the achievements of one remarkable young man.
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