Books

God’s Word has much to say to women about our importance and worth. Wonderfully Made offers biblical encouragement about true beauty, confidence, and happiness. Authors Michelle Medlock Adams, Ramona Richards, and Katherine A. Douglas share devotions especially for women ages 25 to 45, who often struggle with the unrealistic physical demands of today’s culture. With its theme verse of Psalm 139:14 (“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made”), this devotional unveils God’s secrets of true beauty, confidence, and happiness for every woman—and the grace that transforms everything around it.

This sweet devotional will cheer your spirit and bring encouragement in the midst of the most challenging day. Whatever is troubling your heart, the warm words in this book, paired with quotes and Scripture, will help you find the strength and determination to face any obstacle.

Captivate the interest of young children with 85 easy-to-understand stories from the Old and New Testaments! One side of the perforated page contains a simple picture to color while the other side includes the corresponding Bible story, reinforcing God's Word in a simple way for kids to remember.

This colorful book is packed with activities that will engage children's imaginations as they learn the biblical story of the life of Jesus. The text begins with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and moves through Jesus' visit to the Temple, his teachings and his miracles, and his death and Resurrection. The story culminates with Jesus' Ascension into heaven and his eternal love for us.

This colorful book is packed with activities that will engage children's imaginations as they learn the biblical story of Noah. The text begins with God directing Noah to build an Ark and moves through the animals coming aboard, the forty days and nights of rain, and the eventual drying of the land. It culminates with the appearance of the rainbow as a sign of God's love.

A collection of silly Valentine's day poems will appeal to kids who hate "mushy stuff." The book also includes twelve punch-out valentines at the back of the book.

Some would argue that Brandi Chastain single-handedly made women's soccer popular. Few people knew much about the best female soccer players in the world after the 1999 Women's World Cup finals. That's when Brandi scored a goal on a penalty kick after the second overtime of the U.S. versus China match and struck her famous pose. She was photographed on her knees, mouth wide open, eyes closed, fists in the air, wearing a black sports bra and white soccer shorts. Her celebration pose was featured on magazines and newspapers around the world. After that, Brandi became a household name.

Breeze through this book and discover how Brandi became the fabulous athlete and wonderful person she is today.

Are you hoping to adopt a puppy into your family? Puppies are adorable, and there are many breeds to choose from. They can grow to be anywhere from 6 to 135 pounds! They are very entertaining and can learn tricks like jumping high in the air and fetching sticks. They can even be trained to rescue people who are in danger! You ll learn what not to feed them and how to know when they need medical attention. Find out whether one of these animals would make a good pet, and learn everything you need to know to take care of your new puppy.

Since mega-talented left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee's breakout year in 2008, he has been at the top of every Major League Baseball teams wish list. For that reason, he has been traded numerous times, adjusted to new cities and fans, worn different uniforms, and performed well for each ball club, but his heart has remained in Philadelphia since he played for the Phillies in 2009. He proudly wears a Phillies uniform once again and is thrilled to be one of the four Philly pitching aces, which include Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, and Cole Hamels. Find out what makes this man a champion to both his fans and his family.

Growing up, Jamie Lynn Spears wanted to be like her big sister Britney Spears. In fact, when Jamie Lynn was only 8, she told the world that she wanted to follow in her famous sister's footsteps. By 2005, Jamie Lynn had a very successful show on Nickelodeon, Zoey 101, and a very big fan following. She has also been on many magazine covers, including Seventeen and American Cheerleader; appeared on dozens of talk shows, sitcoms, and award shows; and her career has only just begun!

Growing up in Richardson, Texas, Jessica Simpson would go to concerts and think, Someday, I want to do exactly that! Well, her someday finally arrived, but it wasn't without a few bumps along the way. When she was beat out for a spot on The New Mickey Mouse Club by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, twelve-year-old Jessica wanted to give up, but her family encouraged her to keep going. Jessica was discovered two years later.

From gold albums to dream weddings to hit reality TV shows and movie roles, Jessica is living the celebrity fairy-tale life. But life hasn't always been easy. When her marriage to longtime boyfriend and singer Nick Lachey ended in divorce after only three years, Jessica had to regroup and press on. Her strong faith in God and her close-knit family have kept her grounded and focused. Jessica continues to touch lives everywhere she goes.

Superstar Katy Perry grew up singing in church, knowing that she had a future in the music industry, but the road to success was paved with many bumps. Still, she never gave up on her dreams, and she never gave up on herself.

Brought up by very strict Christian parents, Katy first tried to make it in the Christian music industry, but those efforts failed. Pressing forward, she finally got her big break with the controversial song "I Kissed a Girl" in 2008, and fans have been blowing her kisses ever since. By the time she was 26, she was happily married to Russell Brand, a star in his own right, and was living the star-studded dream that so many tried to squash along the way. Recognized for her stellar singing, songwriting, and guitar playing, as well as for her eclectic fashion sense, Katy is one California Gurl who has made it big!