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God did not create us to continually feel defeated. He does not want us worn out by human striving, frustrated with the fact that - no matter what we do - we can’t measure up. The truth is that we will never be good enough to meet God’s perfect standard on our own, but the finished work of Jesus Christ transforms our lives, our efforts and our relationships into pleasing offerings to God! As we enter into God’s promised rest, we find freedom to give God our best, knowing that he will do the rest!

If Nancy Drew had a pesky little brother and lived in a petting zoo...meet 12-year-old Kassy O'Roake. Pets are disappearing from Lemon Tree Heights. With her family’s petting zoo at stake, Kassy has to stop the dognapping ring, and fast. Hot on the trail of a missing cockapoo, Kassy discovers a mysterious key and a treasure map hidden inside a wall. Just when she’s close to cracking the case, her brother Crispy and his faithful ferret Freddie go missing. To find her brother and the missing pets, Kassy gathers all her courage and ventures into the local cemetery.

Ruth struggles to survive the rustic Colonies, and she must adjust to living with family she barely knows. However, her mother’s sickness and her brother’s protectiveness cannot deter the feelings she is forming for a retired fighter with a Ka'to Indian heritage and an abusive past. As Ruth begins to expose the World Government’s control tactics to divide the world into two factions, she finds her place as a simple seamstress with little understanding of rural life.

Eve Pallue’s façade of purpose falters when a near-death experience exposes the frailty of her existence, and she must come to grips with a reality that death ultimately wins. A hidden memory of a forgotten mother surfaces, and Eve’s bodyguard, Randall, takes advantage of her weakened state, trying to capture her devotion and lace her into his ambitious agenda. A dying therapist and her unlikely caretaker lead Eve on a journey of truth, and a catastrophic fire catapults Eve into a life she has always feared, destroying the only one she has ever known.

Diana Alderoot isn't sure about summer school, but she's hopeful to learn at least something new and, maybe, even some magic from their teacher - the first mage to ever visit The Magic Vale. But school isn't business as usual, and the things Diana discovers are about to unravel the very fabric of her realm.

At 14 years old, F’lorna must present her Adoration to Ra’ash. Though she is a singer by design, she has chosen to dance to avoid hurting the tender feelings of her birth friend. As F’lorna prepares for the Double Moon Ceremony, signifying that her Eternal Memory is now shut, storms begin to build across the lands of Rodesh and the villagers must prepare for the great change that is coming. Life is more than simply song and dance. Destiny cries out!

Kyle is the prince of his home world, the nation planet of the feared mutant race known as the Pharaohs. Jessica is his bodyguard, the most powerful Pharaoh alive. Both have lived for over a hundred years and have trained for battle with monsters and men. And both have the look and personalities of...well kids. Jessica somehow convinces Kyle, the first son of the most advanced race in the galaxy, to come with her to find a lost kid that neither of them really knows. On their journey the two face monsters, crime rings, and beings of power beyond even what they imagined possible.

Jessica James is back in award-winning author Kelly Oliver's latest fast-paced thrill ride. Donors to the new world-class Chicago museum of Russian art are dropping like flies, and Jessica is at the center of the carnage. Can she track down the killer before she falls into his trap? Speaking of traps, this doozy puts Jessica in the middle of a love triangle she'd do anything to avoid. In her latest outing, Jessica once again puts her boots in the stirrups and cracks the whip on first-class entertainment.

Adventure-loving Arthur is a dog on a mission. And nothing wags his tail more than a run around his beautiful country. Tracking treasures from airport to train to bus, he doesn’t want to miss a single precious place. With eyes wide, looking at giant presidents’ heads carved into a granite mountain and thrilling rides under massive waterfalls, he can barely believe what he sees. But with so many wonders in store, he’s sure he’ll have even more awesome tales to tell all his animal friends back home! What cool points of interest will Arthur uncover on his sight-seeing quest?

Embark on a magical journey by learning how to love books with the greatest adventures from your favorite fairy tales. Spend time with Benjamin Bunny and Chicken Little, follow the Pied Piper through the streets of Hamelin, help the frog prince remove an evil spell, and more!

As champion orgo racers, Fayth, Ink, and Megg were chosen to transport food supplies. But they had no idea how much danger they faced. Join the Orgo Runners when they encounter peculiar new creatures and make a remarkable discovery - on their spookiest adventure yet....

When Autumn, a human from our world, investigates a lone door in the woods, she is thrust into a faerie realm ruled by the evil wizard, Maldamien. Immediately, she is cursed to look like a child with her memories erased. She must depend on a scholarly satyr, Puck, to help break the curse and unravel the mysteries surrounding her, including the photo she holds of the missing faerie Queen. At the same time, Sage Goliad, a Huldra hero of the people, and Toble, the elderly Dryad inventor, must piece together the newest plot by Maldamien before he destroys the world and becomes a god.

Being great at something isn't always a good thing! Prepare to be gripped! Follow Fayth and her friends, along with their orgo companions, on their first four dangerous missions. Plus, get an exclusive sneak preview of book five!

Embark on an adventurous journey by learning how to read through your favorite Bible stories.Spend time with Jesus, follow the wise men as they witness his birth, help Peter walk on water, and more! Give your child the gift of faith by teaching them to read with Learning to Read: New Testament Stories! For more insight and help on teaching your child to learn how to read, the companion activity book, Learning to Read: New Testament Stories Study Guide, provides useful practice activities and exercises for each story.

When Ink's orgo becomes ill, he asks Cedric to help her get better. But during their visit to Cedric's barn, both Ink and Megg get more than they bargained for. Through Cedric's stories, Ink and Megg learn about how the orgo evolved, and it isn't what either of them expected! Join the Orgo Runners as they find out about Tobus, Calli, and the Legend of the Orgo.

Once upon a time, Katarina Cholach was a privileged social butterfly who enjoyed the finer things in life. But then, the mutation began. She became faster, stronger, and was able to heal from an injury in seconds. However, she lost the ability to do something that is key to teen survival. She could no longer lie. Afraid of becoming a test subject in a government lab, Katarina spent six months avoiding social situations.

Embark on a magical journey by learning how to read with your favorite fairy tales. Spend time with princesses and ogres, help Cinderella go to the ball, run with Hansel and Gretel as they escape from the wicked witch, and more. Give your child the gift of imagination by teaching them to read with Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales!

Shortie the Shetland pony is faced with a problem. He wants to fit in and feel and useful. He thinks the answer is to find a job. However, after receiving one rejection after another, he feels sad and dejected. He wonders what his purpose for being here really is. Don’t worry, the story has a happy ending - Shortie does discover his true purpose.

Doing the right thing could risk their lives...Fayth, Ink, and Megg have a difficult choice to make when an enormous sea creature gets stranded at the harbour! Megg wants to make sure that the seacrawler is safe, and she'll do everything she can to help it. But, when Fayth chooses to help Megg instead of going to work, she manages to get herself into a heap of trouble with the wardens. Is Fayth pushing her luck too far this time? Is time running out for the "Orgo Runner"'? Will they be punished for refusing to take food to Scorr Tanta?

Warning: This book contains one very kick-butt faerie princess, an evil dark lord, a rhino-beetle named "Gor", dragonfly riders, bat brigades, and an extremely adorable, fluffy, pet firefly with anger-management issues. From the blurb: The faeries of Southnut are in big trouble. Lord Darkwater is up to no good. The white castle of Doru is under attack by the greatest army Princess Fiera's ever seen. Lord Darkwater is poised to crush her tiny kingdom unless the king gives her up to become his wife. Well, fffungus! She's having none of that!