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NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico
“One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it.”—Victoria Jamieson, creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered
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“One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it.”—Victoria Jamieson, creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered
WINNER...
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HarperCollins
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2024
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Un divertido y conmovedor libro de memorias en ensayo de la comediante Aida Rodríguez sobre el poder de superar las dificultades y transformar el dolor en risa.
Aida Rodríguez ha vivido, por decir poco, una vida de torbellino. La historia de cómo pasó de la pobreza a la opulencia es alucinante: cuando era niña, su madre la secuestró y se la llevó de la República Dominicana a los Estados
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One of the great and often asked questions of theology is addressed in this valuable apologetic text. The crucial subject of the authorship of the Bible can be a complex topic; however, Warfield delicately, clearly, and thoroughly illuminates the origins of scripture and the beauty of divine composition via human penmanship. This collection of essays, which answer and refer to debates, questions, and criticisms on the subject is a rigorous and worthy...
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According to Joseph Smith, in September of 1823 an angel appeared to him and directed him to a hill near his home. Buried there Smith found a box containing a stack of thin metal sheets, gold in color and covered with what appeared to be ancient engravings. Exactly four years later, the angel instructed Smith to translate the plates into English. When the text was published, a new religion was born. The plates have had a long and active life, and...
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When people treat you wrongly, insult you, or are outright sinful to you, how do you react? Are you satisfied to hold grudges against those who wrong you, as long as they don't lead to action? Unfortunately, your decision to harbor bitterness is just as much of a sin as the one originally committed against you, and your reaction to others' sin is a spiritual battle you are called on to win.
Lou Priolo focuses on that battle in this vital book that...
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The world's most influential commentator on Paul delves deeply into the letter to the Romans and draws out its vital, enduring and Spirit-filled importance for Christians today.
N. T. Wright is widely regarded as the most influential commentator and interpreter of Paul, and Paul's letter to the Romans is often thought of as the Gospel in condensed form. And, within Romans, chapter 8 is one of the most spectacular pieces of early Christian writing....
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Most pastors pray for a healthy and vibrant church, a prosperous organization and transformative change among those they disciple, but many find themselves frustrated because they lack direction and feel as though they are spinning their wheels. They struggle to correct unhealthy patterns or do not have fresh vision for their ministry.
John K. Jenkins can relate. The first church he attended is best described as a shack with a bell and a steeple....
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A Translation of the Good News of Jesus for Everyone
If the Bible cannot be understood by everyone, then it is not good news. But from the very first days of the church at Pentecost, the good news of Jesus was translated into languages of everyday people through the power of the Holy Spirit, spreading like wildfire to the ends of the earth. Many modern readers of the New Testament have grown overly familiar with the biblical text, losing sight of...
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In our culture today, the preoccupation over self-identity-or who we are-is hard to ignore. But the pursuit of self-understanding has been a recurring theme throughout human history. How many times have you asked yourself, "Who am I?"
The desire to answer this question-whether it manifests in self-enhancement strategies or self-serving biases-is part of being human. Yet, through a Biblical lens, we know something has gone terribly wrong with our...
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The life of Joseph is one of the Bible's most cherished stories. After a beloved son is betrayed by his resentful brothers, he must endure years of slavery, false accusations, and wrongful imprisonment. At every turn, Joseph's faith is tested, culminating in a pivotal question: Will he save his brothers in their hour of need? In this dramatic telling, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows how Joseph foreshadows the greater Deliverer, Jesus Christ, and encourages...
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The book of Ephesians is cherished for its doctrinal depths and devotional beauty. Paul's letter sets before us the blessings of salvation: new life in Jesus Christ and a new family in His church. As we read the prayers and doxologies woven through its verses, we see how the grace of God stirs us to lives of worship and gratitude. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul delves into the rich teaching, praises, and exhortations contained in one of his favorite...
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Conoce de cerca las profecías escatológicas para entender su significado de una manera sencilla y práctica y, sobre todo, para saber identificar en qué momento profético nos encontramos en estos tiempos para el regreso del Señor Jesús.
En este libro, el reconocido Pastor Jahaziel Rodríguez examina lo que Apocalipsis da a conocer sobre el final de los tiempos y las señales del regreso de Jesús. Guiado por una enseñanza accesible que deja...
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Bring some cozy charm to your child's room and a touch of whimsy to story time, with this beautiful keepsake book of characters from the Bible. This accessible collection includes both familiar and lesser-known figures like Noah, Joseph, Esther, John the Baptist, Miriam, and many more. Each story is told in a short, easy-to-understand passage and accompanied by a photograph of a handcrafted doll, specially made to capture both the character and themes...
17) Renewal
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In the decades following World War II, a movement of clergy and laity sought to restore liberal Protestantism to the center of American urban life. Chastened by their failure to avert war and the Holocaust, and troubled by missionaries' complicity with colonial regimes, they redirected their energies back home.
Renewal explores the rise and fall of this movement, which began as an effort to restore the church's standing but wound up as nothing...
18) The Trinity
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One day, history―events in time and space―will give way to eternity. And the end of all things will mark a new beginning. ... God's work with the human race in time and space has been, and continues to be, a series of new beginnings. At every point, the Trinity is central, for God's relationship to his Son and his Spirit stands behind everything about his relationship to us. Starting from before time began, Donald Fairbairn leads us through these...
19) Chasing Rainbows
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Chasing Rainbows:is a poignant anthology that serves as a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the storms of life. Through fourteen compelling narratives, this collection illuminates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Within its pages, readers will discover a tapestry of experiences-from confronting racism and battling serious illness to overcoming bullying, church hurt, rejection, marital strife, and grief. These stories...
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A social history of Labradors, and how they have become the world's most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter and long-time dog lover Ben Fogle, whose beloved black Labrador, Inca, famously accompanied him on numerous journeys and adventures. Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only a great family companion, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding and rescuing. But where did the breed originally come from?...