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The Jesus Storybook Bible is very different from every other kids’ Bibles. While other kids’ Bibles contain stories from the Old and New Testaments, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible, pointing to Jesus as our Savior.

National Park Mysteries: Western United States delves into the intriguing and often unexplained phenomena that pervade the vast wilderness of America's western national parks. From the fog-shrouded coastlines of Olympic National Park to the soaring peaks of Yosemite, this book uncovers a tapestry of historical enigmas, unsolved disappearances, and natural wonders that defy explanation. Each chapter focuses on a different park, weaving together eyewitness accounts, expert interviews, and extensive research to explore the mysteries that linger among the ancient forests, desert landscapes, and...

Learn about the workings of the Human Body with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. The human body is more sophisticated than even the best computer. But while scientists know more about the human body than perhaps anything else, there are still mysteries that baffle us. When it comes to the human body, it seems that the more we know, the more we realise we don't know!

In Wendigo Chronicles, author and researcher, Erik Lake, has gathered a collection of harrowing tales, each a personal encounter with this chilling legend. These stories are not mere fiction; they are confessions, experiences shared by those who have felt the icy touch of fear, who have looked into the abyss and found something staring back. From the frozen depths of northern forests to the eerie stillness of abandoned towns, each narrative takes you closer to understanding the true essence of this ancient evil. This anthology is an exploration of our deepest fears – of insatiable hunger,...

Learn all about ancient Norse mythology - for kids, teenagers and even adults - a must read! Prepare to be whisked away on an extraordinary adventure to ancient world of the Vikings! Perfect for young readers, this captivating book guides readers through the spectacular tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that have inspired generations. We’ll uncover a rich tapestry of stories: • Discover Odin, the All-Father and king of the gods, ruler of Asgard. • Hear the BOOM! of Thor’s mighty hammer, Mjolnir, as he battles giants and monsters to protect Asgard and the human world. ...

"Steinbeck falsified his trip. I am delighted that you went deep into this.” -- Paul Theroux, Author of “Deep South" and "The Tao of Travel" "No book gave me more of a kick this year than Bill Steigerwald's investigative travelogue 'Dogging Steinbeck.'" -- Nick Gillespie, editor-in-chief of Reason.com "I still believe John Steinbeck is one of America's greatest writers and I still love 'Travels With Charley,' be it fact or fiction or, as Bill Steigerwald doggedly proved, both. While I disagree with a number of Steigerwald's conclusions, I don't dispute his facts. He greatly broadened my...

By 1943, the war was lost, and most German officers knew it. What kept the German army going in an increasingly hopeless situation? Where some historians have found explanations in the power of Hitler or the role of ideology, Robert M. Citino, the world's leading scholar on the subject, posits a more straightforward solution: Bewegungskrieg, the way of war cultivated by the Germans over the course of history. In this book, Citino charts the path by which Bewegungskrieg, or a "war of movement," inexorably led to Nazi Germany's defeat.

One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.

40 Missing Person Cases! Strange Disappearances is a gripping book series that delves into the mysterious world of missing person cases across North America and beyond. Volume one presents a carefully curated collection of 40 real-life disappearances, ranging from baffling vanishes in bustling cities to unexplained absences in remote areas. The stories are meticulously researched, bringing to light the circumstances, investigations, and often the haunting lack of closure that surrounds these cases. Strange Disappearances offers a chilling yet fascinating journey into the unknown, leaving ...

Danger at Your Door: Encounters with Black Eyed Kids by Gemma Jade delves into the chilling urban legend of the Black Eyed Kids. This gripping book traces the origins of these mysterious entities, weaving through folklore and eyewitness accounts. Readers are taken on a journey through spine-tingling encounters, as Jade compiles stories from those who claim to have faced these eerie children. The book doesn't just recount tales; it also explores various theories about the nature of these beings. Are they ghosts, aliens, or something else entirely? Jade's investigative narrative provides a ...

Discover complex organisms with amazing life cycles that feed on your body, animals, and plants all around you.

Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections was the best-loved and most-written-about novel of 2001. Nearly every in-depth review of it discussed what became known as "The Harper's Essay," Franzen's controversial 1996 investigation of the fate of the American novel. This essay is reprinted for the first time in How to be Alone, along with the personal essays and the dead-on reportage that earned Franzen a wide readership before the success of The Corrections.

Leo Tolstoy: The Complete Collection includes unabridged recordings of Leo Tolstoy's 3 timeless novels; all his major novellas and short stories; and 4 renowned works of non-fiction in one audiobook, all read by Audie Award-winning narrators.

The forest holds many mysteries, both terrifying and unexplained. Mysteries in the Forest is an anthology series by bestselling author Erik Lake, known for his works like Things in the Woods and Beyond the Path. This series delves into true personal encounters experienced by individuals in woods and forests, exploring a range of mysterious and often terrifying entities. Each episode focuses on a different creature or phenomenon, ranging from widely known cryptids like Bigfoot and the Dogman, to more obscure and chilling entities like skinwalkers and demons. Through gripping narratives and ...

When studying mysterious creatures called cryptids, the line between fact and fable sometimes blurs. Believable finds - like the Piltdown Man and the Cardiff Giant - may turn out to be clever hoaxes. And impossible fictions - like a 44-foot squid and a living "missing link", the coelacanth - may be found swimming today's oceans.

In the woods, fear meets the unexplained. Things in the Woods is a chilling anthology curated by Erik Lake, a former anthropology professor with a keen interest in the paranormal and unexplained. This collection brings together true accounts of unsettling encounters within the enigmatic wilderness—from Bigfoot and Sasquatch sightings to inexplicable lights and haunting apparitions. Blending academic rigor with the allure of campfire tales, the book challenges readers to question the boundaries of scientific understanding and confront the unsettling notion that we are not alone in the ...

A True Story of Resilience Survival and Unbroken Spirit A Civilian Dutch Woman in Europe During World War II Treasures of Sadness is the story of Corrie's unbroken spirit. If you love historical fiction, don't miss reading this real life memoir and page-turner: Treasures of Sadness Treasures of Sadness is a real life account of a woman’s journey that began during World War II. Corrie grew up in an affluent neighborhood in Amersfoort, Holland in the 1940’s. From there she fell in love with a German soldier, rubbed elbows with royalty in Vienna, Austria and ended up in a coal mining town ...

Accomplished outdoor explorer Gregg Treinish loves adventure! Whether it's spending two years hiking the remote and perilously high Andes Mountains or coming face-to-face with wolverines, lynx, and bears, Gregg always knows where the action is. With gripping - and totally true - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.

George Scott peered at the nearby Union fortress. Something miraculous was taking place! Three enslaved men had entered but had not been cast out. To Scott, the fortress must be a sanctuary. A place where the three would be safe from capture and harm—never to return to the Confederate South. But exactly why were they granted refuge?

Critically acclaimed children’s author Jonah Winter reimagines a true story from 1987. The small Long Island town of Islip has a big problem - 3,168 tons of garbage and no place to put it! So workers pile the smelly refuse on a large barge, hire a tug boat, and send the stuff south to find a final resting place. But as the barge travels from North Carolina to New Orleans and from Mexico to Belize - nobody wants Islip’s rotting mountain of garbage.