Adult

In a span of 10 years, Gail Caldwell had lost her best friend, her mother and her dog. Making matters worse, the polio she'd contracted in her infancy had reduced her stride to a painful limp, and it seemed things would only get worse. Then, a routine doctor's visit revealed that a common surgery could restore her gait. She would soon discover how many other things it would restore: her sense of her self was not in decline, but powerful and potent.

Daniel Branwell has survived the First World War and returned to the small fishing town where he was born. As he works on the land, struggling to make a living in the aftermath of war, he is drawn deeper and deeper into the traumas of the past and memories of his dearest friend and his first love. Above all, as the drama unfolds, Daniel is haunted by the terrible, unforeseen consequences of a lie.

The Cold War --- a terrifying time when nuclear war between the world's two superpowers was an ever-present threat, an all-too-real possibility that could be set off at the touch of a button --- provides a chilling backdrop to this collection of all-new short stories from today's most celebrated mystery writers. Bestselling authors Jeffery Deaver and Raymond Benson have joined forces to bring us 20 tales of paranoia, espionage and psychological drama.

In a world turned upside down, it may be the arriving aliens who offer limitless possibilities. Young engineering student Rip Cantrell and ex-Air Force test pilot Charlotte “Charley” Pine face an incredible decision: Do they dare leave the safety of earth to travel into the great wilderness of the universe?

Experience the final hours of Jesus’ life in new ways as you take your own journey to the cross. Based on Adam Hamilton's devotions from 24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, this new compilation contains added content to help readers prepare heart and mind for Easter: descriptions of Hamilton’s travel to the Holy Land, historical and scriptural content from each chapter of 24 HOURS, links to online travel videos and photographs, as well as Scripture and prayers.

We know all the elements of the most famous murder of all time except one: the motive. One Sunday morning in Jerusalem, Jesus' admirers choke the streets celebrating His arrival, and five days later they are in a frenzy crying out for His blood. This book addresses this inexplicable reversal and faces the question: if the current image of Jesus is accurate, if he was a model of tolerance and inclusivity, how do we explain this mass defection?

Nothing reveals the gaps in our theology like a big, bad battle. In her first book, BEAUTIFUL BATTLEFIELDS, Bo Stern discussed the ways her family’s battle with ALS has made them stronger and more effective than they have ever been --- crediting the mercy of God and a solid understanding of His character. In her new book, RUTHLESS, Bo’s theology gets wonderfully practical as readers discover what God does for them and through them during “battles” they are engaged in.

In a world where atheism is a growing movement, especially in the university setting, it’s typical for students today to face doubts about the Christian faith. In fact, many have wondered at one time or another if the Bible stories about Jesus could possibly be true. Now students can join Greg Monette as he explores the fascinating basis for belief in the biblical Jesus.

The goal of GOD'S NOT DEAD is to help readers develop “a faith that is real and credible --- and strong enough to help others find faith in God.” To that end, Rice Broocks outlines a roadmap that guides seekers to acknowledge the most basic truths of Christianity. Persuasive arguments crafted with tools borrowed from logic, science and philosophy, as well as scripture, solidify the faith of the Christian reader and provide starting points for discussions with skeptics.

Joyce Carol Oates is an unparalleled investigator of human flaws. In these eight stories, she deftly tests the bonds between damaged individuals --- a brother and sister, a teacher and student, two strangers on a subway --- in the fearless prose for which she’s become so celebrated. She confronts, one by one, the demons within us. Sometimes it’s the human who wins, and sometimes it’s the demon.