Good Books: 215 books
Little Book of Biblical Justice
A Fresh Approach To The Bible's Teachings On Justice
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2005
"The purpose of this Little Book is to identify some characteristic features of the Bible's teaching on justice. "The Bible has had a profound impact on the development of Western culture. So exploring biblical perspectives on justice can help us appreciate some of the convictions and values that...
The Little Book of Dialogue for Difficult Subjects
A Practical, Hands-On Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2015
The word "dialogue" suffers from over-use, yet its practice is as transforming and as freshly hopeful as ever. Authors Schirch and Campt demonstrate dialogue's life and possibilities in this clear and absorbing manual: "Dialogue allows people in conflict to listen to each other, affirm their common...
The Little Book of Restorative Justice in Education
Fostering Responsibility, Healing, and Hope in Schools
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Much more than a response to harm, restorative justice nurtures relational, interconnected school cultures. The wisdom embedded within its principles and practices is being welcomed at a time when exclusionary discipline and zero tolerance policies are recognized as perpetuating student apathy, disproportionality,...
Pickups A Love Story
Pickup Trucks, Their Owners, Theirs Stories
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2015
This book takes you straight inside that mystical bond between a man and his truck, a woman and her truck. Photographer Howard Zehr has captured these passionate connections in striking images and stories, told in the voices of the trucks' owners.
That Dorky Homemade Look
Quilting Lessons From A Parallel Universe
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2015
Fed up with feeling like you can't meet the standards of the Quilt Police? Do you want to quilt for comfort and pleasure -- and not to win some high-falutin' quilting contest? Weary of worrying about what others will think of your color choices -- or your pieced points? Or your applique stitches?...
Stash Envy
And Other Quilting Confessions And Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2005
Another book of quilting humor -- from the author of the ever-popular book "That Dorky Homemade Look!" Funny woman Lisa Boyer is an expert quilter. And she's determined to enjoy making quilts. In fact, she will not -- absolutely will not -- let the risk of making a mistake, or a less-than- perfect...
Superheroes of the Bible
Action and Adventure Stories about Real-Life Heroes
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Kids ages six and up will love this exciting comic-book style collection depicting ten of the greatest superheroes of the Bible. Each short story tells the tale of one biblical hero fighting against the odds, battling foes, and/or enduring great tests of faith and strength to prevail in the name of...
by Caroline Peters
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2017
Introducing God to small children can be a daunting task. With God Is . . ., children can learn big concepts in little ways by hearing what scripture says about the character and nature of God. The pages of this special book will explore who God is, how He loves His creation, and how He cares for...
by Jones Susan
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017
The meaning of Christmas is often overshadowed by the wave of commercialism that precedes it. It’s all too easy for kids to lose sight of the true meaning of this holiday when their daily cartoons include a flood of toy commercials and their focus is on their own wish list. This book is a heartwarming...
The Organic Country Home Handbook
How to Make Your Own Healthy Soaps, Sprays, Wipes, and Other Cleaning Products
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2019
A Beautiful and Modern Handbook for Keeping Home the Natural Way
Home is a haven, a place of refuge. But did you know it might be making you sick? If your home is cluttered, overwhelming, and full of chemicals, it’s time to detox. The Organic Country Home helps you declutter and clean with...
What to Expect When You Have Diabetes
170 Tips For Living Well With Diabetes
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2015
Managing a chronic disease like diabetes can be overwhelming, even frightening-especially if you're among the 1.5 million Americans who are newly diagnosed each year. Now there's sound, steadying advice written by the experts, so you can live well with diabetes, not just manage it. What to Expect...
Fix-It and Forget-It Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes for Mom
150 Recipes Mom Will Love to Make, Eat, and Share!
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2017
Mom does so much for the family-now it’s time to give back! Mom will revel in these simple, delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes. Or maybe it’s time to treat her to a meal, but you don’t have much time, either-with these easy slow cooker recipes, you can make her favorite pasta, surprise her with...
The Little Book of Transformative Community Conferencing
A Hopeful, Practical Approach to Dialogue
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2016
When conflicts become ingrained in communities, people lose hope. Dialogue is necessary but never sufficient, and often actions prove inadequate to produce substantial change. Even worse, chosen actions create more conflict because people have different lived experiences, priorities, and approaches...
The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities, Second Edition
Repairing Harm and Rebuilding Trust in Response to Student Misconduct
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2019
A Practitioner's Reference and Guide to Implement Restorative Justice on Campus
Here’s a call to colleges and universities to consider implementing restorative practices on their campuses, ensuring fair treatment of students and staff while minimizing institutional liability, protecting the campus...