An eye-opening, original collection of gorgeous, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 elements in the periodic table. The elements are what we, and everything around us, are made of. But how many elements has anyone actually seen in pure, uncombined form? The Elements provides this rare opportunity. Based on five years of research and photography, the pictures in this book make up the most complete, and visually arresting, representation available to the naked eye of every … [Read more...]
Heavenly Humor for the Woman’s Soul
Need a good laugh? Who doesn't? Find mirth and spiritual refreshment in Heavenly Humor for the Woman's Soul, a devotional drawn from well-known and up-and-coming humorists. Seventy-five readings tackle the real-life joys, trials, and embarrassments of women-giving each a hilarious twist. And every reading points you to the heavenly Father who knows all about you-and loves you completely. List Price: $ 7.99 Price: $ 4.76 … [Read more...]
by on April 23, 2013
The History of Swimming: A Memoir
They entered the world just five minutes apart, twins swimming out of the womb together, already arguing about who got to lead the way. They grew up together, best friends with rhyming names. They even went to the same college — where one of them had a nervous breakdown, and the other didn’t. Grown-up, one of them became a suicidal drunk, the other a success. Now, one is missing, and the other has just three days to find him.It really happened.The History of Swimming details Kim Powers’ … [Read more...]
by on April 4, 2013
All of One Peace: Essays on Nonviolence
A writer for the Washington Post for twenty-five years, Colman McCarthy is well respected as a pacifist, teacher, journalist, and advocate of nonviolence. In his twice-weekly columns which are nationally syndicated, he has extolled nonviolence as both a philosophy and a practical way of life. As a high-school, college, and law school teacher, he has taught the principles and history of nonviolence to more than three thousand students in the past decade. What McCarthy has written over … [Read more...]
