Author: June Rae Wood
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613444248
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this sequel to "The Man Who Loved Clowns, " it's only been two months since Delrita lost both her parents. Living with her Uncle Bert and Aunt Queenie isn't easy, and Queenie's father, Sergeant Roebuck, seems to deny Delrita's existence. It's not until a class project forces Delrita to spend time with the sergeant that she begins to realize he may not be what he seems.
Turtle on a Fence Post
Author: June Rae Wood
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613444248
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this sequel to "The Man Who Loved Clowns, " it's only been two months since Delrita lost both her parents. Living with her Uncle Bert and Aunt Queenie isn't easy, and Queenie's father, Sergeant Roebuck, seems to deny Delrita's existence. It's not until a class project forces Delrita to spend time with the sergeant that she begins to realize he may not be what he seems.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613444248
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this sequel to "The Man Who Loved Clowns, " it's only been two months since Delrita lost both her parents. Living with her Uncle Bert and Aunt Queenie isn't easy, and Queenie's father, Sergeant Roebuck, seems to deny Delrita's existence. It's not until a class project forces Delrita to spend time with the sergeant that she begins to realize he may not be what he seems.
The Man Who Loved Clowns
Author: June Rae Wood
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142404225
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Delrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down's syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life—and Punky's—are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780142404225
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Delrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down's syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life—and Punky's—are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love.
Turtle on the Fencepost
Author: Richard B. Patterson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764867231
Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
If you see a turtle sitting on a fencepost, you can bet he didn't get there by himself! It is not uncommon for our journey of faith to be bumpy, filled with questions and doubt. In Turtle on the Fencepost, Richard Patterson calls out the sources of our doubts and helps us to see that we can grow deeper in our experience with faith by embracing, questioning, and even encouraging our doubts. We are always looking for turtles on fenceposts-?signs pointing us to a deeper truth or a more dynamic relationship with God. In order to journey toward a genuine faith, we must constantly challenge ourselves and face our questions with courage that God will strengthen us and continue to show us signs of His presence to point the way.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764867231
Category : Catholics
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
If you see a turtle sitting on a fencepost, you can bet he didn't get there by himself! It is not uncommon for our journey of faith to be bumpy, filled with questions and doubt. In Turtle on the Fencepost, Richard Patterson calls out the sources of our doubts and helps us to see that we can grow deeper in our experience with faith by embracing, questioning, and even encouraging our doubts. We are always looking for turtles on fenceposts-?signs pointing us to a deeper truth or a more dynamic relationship with God. In order to journey toward a genuine faith, we must constantly challenge ourselves and face our questions with courage that God will strengthen us and continue to show us signs of His presence to point the way.
The Sparrow
Author: Mary Doria Russell
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345510887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345510887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
Run, Sea Turtle, Run
Author: Stephen R Swinburne
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1541578120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"Follow a hatchling's treacherous journey from nest to sea" --Amazon.
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1541578120
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"Follow a hatchling's treacherous journey from nest to sea" --Amazon.
The Listening Road
Author: Neil Tomba
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400224608
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Do you wish you knew how to talk to people about life’s deepest and most sensitive topics? In The Listening Road, you’ll ride along on one man's remarkable 33-day journey cycling 3,000 miles across the United States on a mission to engage with people from all walks of life in real conversations about things that matter most. As a pastor, Neil Tomba noticed a disturbing trend among people in church: they were finding it increasingly difficult to talk about God to those outside of the church. Neil wanted to practice what he preached, so he set out to bike across the United States, talking—and, more importantly, listening—to strangers from all walks of life about faith, their stories, and matters of the heart. The Listening Road takes you on Neil’s remarkable journey across the country and straight into its soul—from Route 66 motels to state parks, a lake house, and a railway car; from conversations with Amish farmers to chats with truckers, cowboys, mechanics, and a descendant of Daniel Boone. From one city, farm, and highway to the next, we discover practical, actionable ways to change our posture toward others to foster conversation, why curiosity, kindness, and respect open up communication about God, and how even in a culture of division and antagonism, real connection is possible. In our polarizing time, Neil models with compassion and curiosity that genuine connection happens only if we are willing to listen in love.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400224608
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Do you wish you knew how to talk to people about life’s deepest and most sensitive topics? In The Listening Road, you’ll ride along on one man's remarkable 33-day journey cycling 3,000 miles across the United States on a mission to engage with people from all walks of life in real conversations about things that matter most. As a pastor, Neil Tomba noticed a disturbing trend among people in church: they were finding it increasingly difficult to talk about God to those outside of the church. Neil wanted to practice what he preached, so he set out to bike across the United States, talking—and, more importantly, listening—to strangers from all walks of life about faith, their stories, and matters of the heart. The Listening Road takes you on Neil’s remarkable journey across the country and straight into its soul—from Route 66 motels to state parks, a lake house, and a railway car; from conversations with Amish farmers to chats with truckers, cowboys, mechanics, and a descendant of Daniel Boone. From one city, farm, and highway to the next, we discover practical, actionable ways to change our posture toward others to foster conversation, why curiosity, kindness, and respect open up communication about God, and how even in a culture of division and antagonism, real connection is possible. In our polarizing time, Neil models with compassion and curiosity that genuine connection happens only if we are willing to listen in love.
Looking for the Seams
Author: Brandon Currence
Publisher: Koehler Books
ISBN: 9781646633159
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Daniel "Trip" Furman is poised to be the next great athlete of his generation. He has grown up surrounded by stellar coaches and teachers, but a series of personal losses during his final semester of college sends him reeling into despair, and he abandons his promising career. As he begins a new life working for a friend of his father's, he learns that his new boss is not what he seems. Can Daniel discover the truth behind his father's untimely death and his girlfriend's disappearance-and survive?
Publisher: Koehler Books
ISBN: 9781646633159
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Daniel "Trip" Furman is poised to be the next great athlete of his generation. He has grown up surrounded by stellar coaches and teachers, but a series of personal losses during his final semester of college sends him reeling into despair, and he abandons his promising career. As he begins a new life working for a friend of his father's, he learns that his new boss is not what he seems. Can Daniel discover the truth behind his father's untimely death and his girlfriend's disappearance-and survive?
God's Turtle on a Fence Post
Author: Joan (Henry) Farr
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
"The helicopter lifted off from a small village in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Joan sat, tears pouring down her cheeks, staring blankly out the window, unable to take it in. Ten years of her life, her whole heart, and all her creativity had been invested there. Was it now to be abruptly torn away forever, with no completion or closure?" This was just one of a succession of dramas and challenges that seemed to characterize Joan's career as a missionary involved in Bible translation. The desperation she often felt drove her deeply and intensely to God. That is why the imagery of the title was chosen, based on the following quotation: May your life so resemble a turtle on a fence post that all who see you will know that you could not possibly have gotten there by yourself. The book is full of God moments and insights as Joan, through a lifelong process, becomes God's own "turtle on a fence post." You'll read about spiritual darkness, confusion, and discouragement, but also joyful mountaintop discoveries, the challenges and fascination of translating God's Word into a previously unwritten language, and how a good sense of humor definitely helps maintain sanity under pressure. Joan says, "I'm very much hoping that you, my reader, will find multiple connection points even if your life circumstances are vastly different than mine, because our God is working toward similar goals in all of us: to make us more like Him. That is why I have chosen to be quite transparent with you, hoping it will help you identify with me, warts and all. It is God's hand that I want you to look for, with an open heart, as you read my stories. May my hard-won lessons also help you in your journey."
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
"The helicopter lifted off from a small village in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Joan sat, tears pouring down her cheeks, staring blankly out the window, unable to take it in. Ten years of her life, her whole heart, and all her creativity had been invested there. Was it now to be abruptly torn away forever, with no completion or closure?" This was just one of a succession of dramas and challenges that seemed to characterize Joan's career as a missionary involved in Bible translation. The desperation she often felt drove her deeply and intensely to God. That is why the imagery of the title was chosen, based on the following quotation: May your life so resemble a turtle on a fence post that all who see you will know that you could not possibly have gotten there by yourself. The book is full of God moments and insights as Joan, through a lifelong process, becomes God's own "turtle on a fence post." You'll read about spiritual darkness, confusion, and discouragement, but also joyful mountaintop discoveries, the challenges and fascination of translating God's Word into a previously unwritten language, and how a good sense of humor definitely helps maintain sanity under pressure. Joan says, "I'm very much hoping that you, my reader, will find multiple connection points even if your life circumstances are vastly different than mine, because our God is working toward similar goals in all of us: to make us more like Him. That is why I have chosen to be quite transparent with you, hoping it will help you identify with me, warts and all. It is God's hand that I want you to look for, with an open heart, as you read my stories. May my hard-won lessons also help you in your journey."
Let's Play Math
Author: Denise Gaskins
Publisher: Tabletop Academy Press
ISBN: 1892083248
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher: Tabletop Academy Press
ISBN: 1892083248
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Turtle on a Fence Post
Author: Jim Pratt
Publisher: Agio Publishing House
ISBN: 1897435312
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Brief tips on everything from careers to etiquette and spirituality to give high school graduates the wisdom to make it in the real world and provide "life smarts."
Publisher: Agio Publishing House
ISBN: 1897435312
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Brief tips on everything from careers to etiquette and spirituality to give high school graduates the wisdom to make it in the real world and provide "life smarts."