Pixar animator and Academy Award-nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay's Super Team) brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses (and one sacred stone) in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the "Black One" (she's a bit goth); and what "Hare Krishna" really means. "Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism."--USA Today

The "New York Times" bestseller shows students that discovering who Jesus is will change who they are

In "Jesus Is _______. Student Edition," popular speaker, author, and former youth pastor Judah Smith reveals the character of Jesus and the importance of Christ's message. Adapted for a student's age and life experience, this compelling book will get younger readers thinking about what Jesus means to them.

Judah Smith, pastor of the City Church in Seattle, Washington, is a former youth minister. He understands kids and writes to as if to a friend. With enthusiasm and humor, Smith shows that Jesus is life, Jesus is grace, and Jesus is your friend. The student edition includes new content for younger readers ages 10-14--humorous lists, callouts of key text, sidebars with additional information, and discussion questions. This is a book for kids who have grown up in the church, are new to faith in Jesus, or are seeking to know more. This book will allow students to grow with Jesus from a young age and to know that the point of life is having a real, honest relationship with Jesus.

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Leading From The Lockers is based on his best selling book Developing The Leader Within You. This book offers young people between the Ages of 10 and 14 the opportunity to develop as leaders before reaching high school. Covers topics such as Influence, Priorities, Integrity, Problem Solving, Self Discipline and Peer Relationships.A must for all aspiring Leaders.

Faithful Friends, forever true . . . hearts together, me and you! From the time they are babies, some little girls reach out to those around them, smiling, laughing, playing, and making friends. Others might find it a little tough. This new Brave Girls devotional features 90 devotions that will reinforce a young girl's desire to have friends, to BE a friend, and to help her share her faith with friends of all ages. Just as God is our "Forever Friend," faithful and true, the Brave Girls take readers through these pages, encouraging her to be best friend she can be! Each devotion will include: A relevant opening scripture from the Bible A thought-provoking devotion to encourage a faithful and friendly heart An engaging closing prayer to help the reader become the ambassador of friendship God wants her to be! Look for these Brave Girls products! Brave Girls Bible Stories: October 2014 Better Than Perfect 90-Day Devotional: March 2015 Brave Girls Full-Text Bible: October 2015 Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.375

There are many books on the market explaining, detailing, defining, and analyzing shamanism while explaining how a person can become a shamanic practitioner. However, the "person" is always assumed to be an adult. Shamanism for Teenagers, Young Adults and The Young At Heart is the first book of its kind. It is a "how to" begin a shamanic practice written for teenagers. After explaining how to begin, the author leads the reader through a series of journeys, each one widening the scope of knowledge. Each journey is carefully selected to give the reader the knowledge that this type of journey exists and can be used in many circumstances.

Eight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams. But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson took control of his attitude and actions, leading to his discovery of eight straightforward but revolutionary principles that helped shape his future. In You Have a Brain, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G.-Talent, Honesty, Insight, Being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God-and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life. Through the advice and real-world examples laid out in these pages, you will learn how to incorporate these T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. principles into your own life so that you, like Dr. Carson, can embrace an amazing future filled with incredible success. You Have a Brain: Includes discussion questions at the back of the book Unpacks the eight essential parts of Thinking Big: Talent, Honesty, Insight, Strong People Skills, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God Is written by Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, former presidential candidate, and current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Teaches great life lessons for young men and women Is the perfect gift for high school and college graduations, birthdays, and confirmations, and a great addition to YA book clubs and YA study groups

Little Oliver takes a unique, otherworldly journey to unearth the name that is escaping him. It’s familiar, he knows. He travels into the world with a little monkey friend, encountering the concepts of beauty, wonder, and power. The journey jogs his memory and he finds that the words to the song are linked to the Name of Jesus—and that he’s never alone. Jesus lives in his heart, and it doesn’t take an adventure around the world to discover the many names for Jesus!

This title features excellent photocopiable resources, with detailed artwork. Each book includes 50 per cent of activities dealing with Christianity. The balance covers Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. It covers skills and processes synonymous with RE including investigation, interpretation, reflection, empathy, evaluation, analysis, application and expression. It is suitable for whole class investigations and discussions or for group and individual research. It provides extensive teachers notes.

This title features excellent photocopiable resources, with detailed artwork. Each book includes 50 per cent of activities dealing with Christianity. The balance covers Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. It covers skills and processes synonymous with RE including investigation, interpretation, reflection, empathy, evaluation, analysis, application and expression. It is suitable for whole class investigations and discussions or for group and individual research. It provides extensive teachers notes.

This title features excellent photocopiable resources, with detailed artwork. Each book includes 50 per cent of activities dealing with Christianity. The balance covers Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. It covers skills and processes synonymous with RE including investigation, interpretation, reflection, empathy, evaluation, analysis, application and expression. It is suitable for whole class investigations and discussions or for group and individual research. It provides extensive teachers notes.

The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids is a 365-day devotional for children 8 to 12, written by Pastor Rick Warren and based upon the themes and ideas found in his bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life. God created each of his children with a purpose in mind ... now is the time to thoughtfully and prayerfully start the incredible journey to finding that reason. This year-long devotional will guide readers through that journey of discovery and fulfillment. The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids: Is written especially for children ages 8-12 Includes a ribbon marker for reader convenience throughout the year Features a short message and thought for the day to help children discover who they are in God's eyes and why God made them, as well as a daily Scripture verse Makes the perfect gift for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and other holidays This daily devotional can be read individually or as a family. The devotions provide solid truths that every child should know about God's love for His children and the purpose for them.

"Twas the night before Christmas..." Join us in this beautifully illustrated telling of the classic Christmas story. This large storybook features thicker pages to allow for reading over and over again without traditional wear and tear, making it a holiday keepsake for years to come. Share a story of Santa's journey on Christmas Eve and celebrate the season with your child. Listening and talking with your child sends a wonderful message of caring and love. Snuggle together on Christmas Eve with this holiday classic again and again. Check out the wide range of Christmas books for toddlers and hundreds of other Children's titles from Cottage Door Press! This beautifully illustrated edition of the ultimate Christmas classic offers a new take on the nostalgic poem for children and their grownups, following a mouse family as they do stir on the Night Before Christmas Think, talk, imagine and wish.... all the way to sweet holiday dreams and a world full of love. Reading over and over will become a classic Christmas book tradition for years to come Beautiful illustrations throughout for playful color and rich texture. Includes personalization area in the front cover with To/From section to include a memorable gift message Thicker pages than a regular storybook to allow for reading over and over again without traditional wear and tear from kids picture book The perfect Christmas book gift for your little boy or girl to learn about Santa Claus this holiday season

After the spiritual highs of a Christian retreat, it can seem like the rest of the year is spiritually downhill until the next conference or retreat. But what if there was a way to help make your faith life defy this downward spiral? What if you could leave the retreat and watch your spiritual life increase over the following year? Here, youth pastor Bob Wallington practically sets out how you can make your faith come alive once you're back into the regular routine of school, homework and church on Sundays. In bitesize chunks, Bob explores ways of reading the Bible, taking time to reflect on God, asking for prayer, developing a prayer life and getting involved with church. Filled with positive feedback from young people who have tried Bob's methods, he challenges the idea that your faith life doesn't have to get worse once the conference is over - it can get better!

Spirituality is increasingly acknowledged to be an essential part of child development. David Hay argues for the inclusion of spiritual awareness as a cross-curricular element in the school syllabus to promote the development of morality and social cohesion. While culturally constructed pressures and the decline in institutional religion have led to the suppression of spiritual expression, children are, the author maintains, capable of profound and meaningful beliefs from an early age. A three-year research study into young children's spirituality and its survival value informs Hay's view that spirituality in education needs to overcome traditional approaches and should adopt a theory of spirituality that includes religion but is not confined to it. This stimulating book will encourage educators, parents and others involved in teaching children to consider new approaches to foster children's natural spiritual development.

Sadie Robertson, bestselling author of Live Original and star of Dancing with the Stars, has built her brand on a simple but powerful message for teen girls: be who God created you to be and have fun doing it! Live Fearless: A Call to Power, Passion, and Purpose takes this anthem to the next level by empowering readers to reject fear and live a joy- filled life with passion and purpose.

Despite being more connected than any prior generation via technology and social media, today's young people often feel more isolated and anxious than ever before. As they come of age in an uncertain world full of scary headlines and mixed messages, Sadie's story of overcoming fear and anxiety offers hope. Through personal stories, practical insights, and creative solutions, Sadie marks a path toward freedom from fear, anxiety, and comparison.

Written for teens by a teenager who has trekked through these relatable struggles, Live Fearless shows readers how God's plans begin with freedom and only get better from there. Sadie equips young people to walk a very personal and powerful journey with God, to learn to answer life's questions with faith instead of fear, to live without limitations, and to relinquish the effort it takes to try to control the world around them. This timeless and crucial message benefits from Sadie's fresh, vibrant delivery, and young people will be drawn to her authenticity and relatability throughout the book.

A young spider wants to join in as Josh and his mother bake hammantaschen, make a costume, and spin the grogger in celebration of Purim.

Here's a delightful way to introduce your little ones to Jesus in the Eucharist. With its captivating writing style and charming art, The Mass Book for Children not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass, but also shows them why joining in this joyful gathering is an experience of love. Entertaining and educational, The Mass Book for Children is perfect for home or classroom. Go to page 52 to find out more about these other books, also by written by Rosemarie Gortler and Donna Piscitelli, illustrated by Mimi Sternhagen, Just Like Mary and Little Acts of Grace.

In the last decade alone, the world has changed in seismic ways as marriage equality has been ruled on by the supreme court, social justice issues such as #metoo and BlackLivesMatter have arisen, and issues of immigration and deportation have come to the forefront of politics across the globe. Thus, there is a need for an updated text that shares strategies for combining canonical and young adult literature that reflects the changes society has - and continues to - experience. The purpose of our collection is to offer secondary (6-12) teachers engaging ideas and approaches for pairing young adult and canonical novels to provide unique examinations of topics that teaching either text in isolation could not afford. Our collection does not center canonical texts and most chapters show how both texts complement each other rather than the young adult text being only an extension of the canonical. Within each volume, the chapters are organized chronologically according to the publication date of the canonical text. The pairings offered in this collection allow for comparisons in some cases, for extensions in others, and for critique in all.