Michelle Lee
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English
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From a first-hand perspective, Michelle Lee Ford provides a gripping account of daring property projects led by two enterprising businessmen with very little capital. The title 'Today and Today Again' lends from Native American lore where unproductive days are returned to and re-lived to meet the goals of the tribe. This is a central and important allegory, as we learn with high stakes property projects, wasted time imperils the business partners...
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English
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Jesus' parables can't simply be interpreted, they must be experienced.
In the gospels, Jesus used parables to teach transformative lessons and convey deep spiritual truths about the kingdom of God. But he often used them to confront and challenge his audience as well, forcing them to open or close their hearts to the kingdom.
Jesus understood the power of stories, but there are some things lost in translation when we try to interpret those same...
3) Country Living the Mom’s Guide to Running a Business: Strategies for Work Success and Family Balance
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English
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This follow-up to “Crafting a Business” provides everything a determined entrepreneur needs to know to successfully run her own business while raising a family. Through inspiring profiles, 28 women share diverse strategies on business development and operations, defining space and boundaries, and creating a viable work-family balance. A special "workshop" section also provides business basics for those just starting out.
5) The Clinic
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English
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What do a cardiologist and a dominatrix have in common?
They're both intelligent and powerful women. They both rely on experience and intuition to uncover root causes. And they both aim to heal (or heel, as the case may be).
At least, that's how it works in The Clinic.
The Clinic follows Faith Wells, M.D.'s climb from a struggled childhood to a Top Doc in the Philadelphia region. Now she's giving back by opening a free clinic that specializes...
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English
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What do cocaine and baby formula have in common? They're both white, powdery substances. They both require careful production and packaging. And, they both can be transported in diaper bags to their consumers. At least, that's how it works in The Playground.
The Playground follows Anna Reed, a loving wife, textbook mother of three, and local business owner in a quaint Philadelphia suburb. Anna finds herself diving over a moral line that ultimately...
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English
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Bert Jovin is an amateur motocross racer. Learn what it takes to be successful in this high-intensity sport and practice using rational numbers on the ride. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this adrenaline-boosting book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving...
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English
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Growing up in the only Korean family in a Minnesota town, Michelle Lee-Barnewall has felt the pain of racial discrimination and the resulting identity confusion that follows. Through the telling of her personal story, she seeks to transcend the current divide between those who emphasize social justice concerns and those who believe these concerns compromise the core of the gospel.
A Longing to Belong integrates a biblical worldview and personal experience...
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English
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Christianity Today Book Award Winner
Regarding gender relations, the evangelical world is divided between complementarians and egalitarians. While both perspectives have much to contribute, the discussion has reached a stalemate. Michelle Lee-Barnewall critiques both sides of the debate, challenging the standard premises and arguments and offering new insight into a perennially divisive issue in the church. She brings fresh biblical exegesis to bear...
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English
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Growing up in the only Korean family in a Minnesota town, Michelle Lee-Barnewall has felt the pain of racial discrimination and the resulting identity confusion that follows. Through the telling of her personal story, she seeks to transcend the current divide between those who emphasize social justice concerns and those who believe these concerns compromise the core of the gospel.
A Longing to Belong integrates a biblical worldview and personal experience...
11) Play with me!
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G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Best friends Nico the bear and Pip the pig have slightly different ideas about playtime"--
13) Holi
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Publisher
Scobre Educational
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Groups of people gather around blazing bonfires. They sing and dance to welcome the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The next day, crowds gather in public spaces and spray each other with colored water and bright powders, creating a sea of colors. This is Holi. It has many names, including the Festival of Colors and the Festival of Love. It is an ancient festival that brings everyone together. In World's Greatest Celebrations: Holi, readers...
14) Chinese New Year
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Scobre Educational
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"Readers will learn all about this holiday: its history, its culture, and the reason it is celebrated."--
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English
Formats
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Some days are easy! The sky is sunny, and everything goes well. Other days are tough! There might be raindrops or skinned knees, and things don't go our way. But that is the rollercoaster ride we call life. Lyrical text and colorful artwork remind readers of all ages that life is a vibrant adventure with experiences and emotions, and tomorrow always offers a fresh start.
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Scobre Educational
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, is the tallest building in the world. It is 2,722 feet tall and has 163 floors. There are thousands of homes within it, as well as hotels for visitors. People can live and enjoy themselves without ever having to leave the building. There are stores, restaurants, a lake, a forest, play areas, and an observation deck at the very top from which people can look down at the whole city from above. Read more to learn hyow...
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Salut Studio Lifestyle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"Get the diet book your skin has been waiting for! Learn how you can turn back the clock on skin aging." --
"Based on her survey of hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific studies, The Young Skin Diet reveals: The Six Principles of nutrition to rejuvenate skin and keep it young. The latest scientific findings on how to halt and reverse collagen loss, wrinkling, discoloration, sagging, inflammation and dryness in the skin. Cutting edge food combinations,...
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family"--
