Upon learning that the books with kids who look like her have been banned by her school district, Kanzi descends into fear and helplessness. But her classmates support her, and together—with their teacher’s help—they hatch a plan to hold a bake sale and use the proceeds to buy diverse books to donate to libraries. The event is a big success; the entire school participates, and the local TV station covers it in the evening news. Prodded by her classmates to read the poem she has written, Kanzi starts softly but finds her voice. “You have banned important books, but you can’t ban my words,” she reads. “Books are for everyone.” The crowd chants, “No banned books! No banned books!” and the next week, the ban is reversed. Aya Khalil appends a note about how The Arabic Quilt was briefly banned from the York, Pennsylvania school system, and the backmatter also includes a recipe for baklawa, the Egyptian pastry that Kanzi prepares for the bake sale.

They must set aside their own plans and rely on their faith to bring their true destiny to light. Lilac Nielsen's dream has come true: handsome young Reverend Ethan Pritchard has finally noticed her. Yet she must balance this new courtship with the pursuit of another dream--the publication of her artwork in a New York paper. She has secretly been submitting a series of drawings under a pen name, and if anyone traces the drawings back to her and finds out where Lilac and her sisters settled, the entire Nielsen family could be in danger. As their family farm expands and Lilac's relationship with the reverend grows, it's a time of new beginnings. But when a family crisis back in Ohio shakes the Nielsen sisters, can they continue to build the new life they've begun in Nebraska? And will Lilac be prepared for what God has in store for her future? "A tender story. I know my readers will enjoy these stories and look forward to the books yet to come."--TRACIE PETERSON, bestselling author of the Pictures of the Heart series

Named a 2014 Jesus Creed Book of the Year (Biography) Best New Contribution to Bonhoeffer Studies & Best Youth Ministry Book for 2014, Hearts & Minds Books The youth ministry focus of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life is often forgotten or overlooked, even though he did much work with young people and wrote a number of papers, sermons, and addresses about or for the youth of the church. However, youth ministry expert Andrew Root explains that this focus is central to Bonhoeffer's story and thought. Root presents Bonhoeffer as the forefather and model of the growing theological turn in youth ministry. By linking contemporary youth workers with this epic theologian, the author shows the depth of youth ministry work and underscores its importance in the church. He also shows how Bonhoeffer's life and thought impact present-day youth ministry practice.

Family and friends will enjoy hours of entertainment while viewing the amazing 3D illustrations found in this #1 New York Times bestseller. Embedded within each image of Magic Eye: A New Way of Looking at the World is an enchanting 3D object or scene that materializes before the viewer's eyes. Simple viewing instructions and a solution key are included.

For fans of Gudetama, this adorable talking figurine is the perfect addition to any desktop. Meet Gudetama -- everyone's favorite lazy egg with the can't-be-bothered attitude. This one-of-a-kind kit includes a 3" talking Gudetama figurine with a retractable bacon blanket to activate the sound and a mini sticker book. Sound clips include: - "Leave me alone" - "Don't care" - "So lazy" - "Meh" - "Can you not?" - "Please don't" - "Okay okay" - And "please stop."

Leading theologian Matthew Levering presents a thoroughgoing critical survey of the proofs of God's existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism. Beginning with Tertullian and ending with Karl Barth, Levering covers twenty-one theologians and philosophers from the early church to the modern period, examining how they answered the critics of their day. He also shows the relevance of the classical arguments to contemporary debates and challenges to Christianity. In addition to students, this book will appeal to readers of apologetics.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes fans to a new era in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, decades before Harry Potter and half a world away. Inspired by the Hogwarts textbook, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by J.K. Rowling's character, Newt Scamander, the film follows a magical mix-up that takes Newt on a chase around New York City looking for the magical creatures that have escaped from his case.

This kit contains a collectible miniature replica of Newt's leather case, complete with sound of the Niffler, along with a 48-page book of short profiles of Newt and the beasts and full-color imagery from the film.

Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder with this officially licensed miniature figurine. * FIGURINE WITH LIGHT: A one-of-a-kind 3-inch figurine of the popular monster: the Beholder with a glowing eye * BOOK INCLUDED: Learn more about this iconic monster in this fully illustrated 32-page miniature book * PERFECT GIFT FOR D&D FANS: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show off your love of Dungeons & Dragons * OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic Dungeons & Dragons collectible

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southeastern United States! Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela's popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Florida Panther, Southern Flying Squirrel, and more--so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like. Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

HNLMS Zuiderkruis (1975-2012) was the second Fast Combat Support Ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy. It was primarily intended for Replenishment At Sea, fueling task groups and NATO units. As a modern design Zuiderkruis enabled a "one stop replenishment" and also carried AVCAT, fresh water and spare parts. A helicopter deck facilitated vertical replenishment.

Put together this 500 piece puzzle from Galison to reveal a sea of rainbow marbles. Photo by Julie Seabrook of Hey Jules Studio. - Package: 8 x 8 x 2" - Complete puzzle: 20 x 20"

The BBQ Companion features 50 recipes designed for cooking in the great outdoors. Whether you’ve got plans for a camping trip, a picnic or a backyard dinner, these recipe cards will have you cooking all summer. In the mood for a classic? Try Argentinian beef with chimichurri, grilled buttermilk chicken, or sticky bourbon-bbq short ribs. Or, if you’re looking for something different, there’s Korean bulgogi tofu, haloumi burgers with peperonata, or rum-spiked barbecued banana boats. Each card comes with a different recipe, with enough choices to keep you cooking all summer. So, just shuffle the deck and get grilling! • Covers all the bases, from seafood to steak • Recipes for side dishes and desserts • Includes vegetarian and vegan options

One of the most popular of Victorian-era painters, John W. Waterhouse (1849-1917) blended reality and fantasy, combining classical mythology and European legend in his dramatic portraits of wistful, long-haired maidens. This collection includes 24 of his finest works, among them The Lady of Shalott, The Soul of the Rose, and La Belle Dame Sans Merci.

Bring the beauty of the birds of North America to your home or office with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and mini species guidebook. * DELUXE WOODEN MAGNETS: This set includes 8 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique bird species (Bluethroat, Green Jay, Northern Cardinal, Hooded Warbler, Northern Jacana, Gambel's Quail, Rock Ptarmigan, Snowy Owl). * FOLD-OUT POSTER: Show off your love for your feathered friends with this 6 3/8 X 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster. * BOOK INCLUDED: Learn the ins and outs of the 8 featured bird species, plus birding basics, in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated paperback book. * BONUS STICKER SHEETS: Two sheets of full-color stickers add avian flair to anything you place them on. * A UNIQUE GIFT FOR BIRD LOVERS: Bird lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.

Everyone has something interesting to say if you take the time to listen. The Interview Chain is a series of conversations-each interviewee was asked to nominate someone they admire as the next link. Starting from a casual conversation on a boat on the Thames, the chain wended its way for over 23,000 miles, alighting on three continents and gathering up personal perspectives on issues that really matter in the world today. The interviewees include a theatre director, a rabbi, a philanthropist, a sculptor, a New York Mayoral candidate, a pioneering documentary maker, and a man who rescues giant trees. Some have worked in challenging places-Kabul in the time of the Taliban, a Romanian orphanage, immigration detention centres, remote Indian villages-while others have found themselves caught up in extraordinary situations such as the Rwandan genocide, the Ferguson uprising, and the UN Climate Change Negotiations. This is the most lovely approach to tell social change stories that I have read about ever, and it is an overwhelming honor to be part of this book. Ruth Messinger, Global Ambassador to the American Jewish World Service and former New York City political leader.

Use the Girl You Got This magnet to decorate your space or to keep important papers from getting lost