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Reading For Comprehension: Level F
by Continental Press StaffHow does an IMAX movie work? With level F of Reading for Comprehension, your students will learn all about this kid-friendly topic and many more. This book for grade 6 students includes 46 high-interest, nonfiction articles with questions that reinforce key reading and writing skills commonly found on state tests. Multiple-choice questions test these reading skills: vocabulary, main idea and details, sequence, cause and effect, and inferences and conclusions. Students also answer open-ended questions to practice writing narrative text, descriptive text, persuasive text, and expository text.
Before We Were Us
by Denise HunterShe can&’t remember. He can&’t forget.When Lauren Wentworth wakes up in the hospital after falling from a ladder, she has more questions than answers. Way more. She knows where she is—the wilds of New Hampshire. But she&’s apparently lost the last four months of her life. Is she really contemplating forfeiting her big-city dream job for a position at a rustic resort? And how did her number one nemesis become her adoring boyfriend?Jonah Landry is crushed to learn Lauren has forgotten their entire summer together. Terrified of losing her for good, he determines to help her remember their deep connection as she finishes her obligation to the resort. But soon it becomes apparent Lauren doesn&’t want to remember falling in love with him or rethinking the entire course of her career. She wants to pretend the summer never happened and move on with her life. Without him.As Lauren falls back into the steady routines of resort work with Jonah, she&’s relieved her memories haven&’t returned and remains resolute about her big-city future. But as autumn leads into winter, she begins to see glimpses of the Jonah she&’s forgotten. Will she be able to resist the steady love of this patient man? Or is her heart destined for its own freefall?Charming contemporary romanceBook length: approximately 83,000 wordsStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
21st Century Access Services: On the Frontline of Academic
by Trevor A. Dawes Michael KrasulskiAccess services departments in academic libraries are literally and metaphorically at the front line of 21st-century academic librarianship and in both tangible and intangible ways these departments, with their circulation desk roots, are making great strides to facilitate access in an ever-changing higher education landscape. Access services departments are expanding their portfolios to include electronic reserves (e-reserves), increased cooperative and shared services, facilities management, assessment initiatives, e-book lending initiatives, and copyright management. The ten chapters in Twenty-First-Century Access Services: On the Front Line of Academic Librarianship highlight these expanded roles and discuss the role these services will continue to play in the success of the library, as well as place these services in the context of supporting the academic mission of the institutions of which the libraries are a part. This volume also fills a major void in the professional literature. This work will be useful to access services practitioners in all academic libraries and to library and information science graduate students and faculty.
Storehouse of Treasures: Recovering the Riches of Chan and Zen
by Nelson FosterStorehouse of Treasures unearths wise and beautiful elements of Chan and Zen still little known in the West, revealing unexpected aspects of the tradition and new implications for practice.Since the dawn of Chan and Zen in medieval China and Japan, members of these schools have enlivened their teaching by creatively adopting and adapting terms, images, principles, poetry, and lore native to their societies. Unfortunately, so much of that cultural wealth has been &“lost in translation&” that Western practitioners have barely begun to discover and appreciate this extraordinarily rich legacy. In Storehouse of Treasures, second-generation American Zen teacher Nelson Foster makes a series of adventuresome forays into the trove of material laid up by the Dharma ancestors, bringing to light:Masters&’ delight in playing with words, stories, and inherited Buddhist concepts, bending them to express the Dharma in inspired ways The powerful influence that Taoist and Confucian thought exerted in the formation of Chan and Zen The emphasis the two schools have laid on excellence of character as well as on profound awakening The experiential meaning and enduring importance to the tradition of ideals little associated with it today, like integrity, shame, and contentment How &“knowing the tune&” of a fellow student, a mentor, or a teacher of old lies at the heart of transmitting the Dharma Lifting to attention a diverse set of ancient yet still luminous Dharma gems, Foster urges their relevance and value to us as students of the Buddha Way and as citizens of a world increasingly fractious and imperiled.
A Meditator's Guide to Buddhism: The Path of Awareness, Compassion, and Wisdom
by Cortland DahlAmid stress, anxiety, and life&’s challenges, Buddhism offers a path that can meet them fearlessly with awareness, compassion, and wisdom. This core resource for Buddhist practice offers accessible teachings for beginners or for anyone ready to explore meditation more deeply.Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential guide, Cortland Dahl will take you on a journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition. The journey begins with teachings on the Four Noble Truths, practical observations that will help you understand the causes of unhappiness, and how you can access inner calm and deep insight through meditation. The journey continues with teachings on compassion, buddha nature, and the profound principle of emptiness, before culminating in a discussion of meditation practices that use common experiences like dreams and strong emotions to awaken. Through accessible teachings and relatable stories, you will learn simple methods to transform your mind and embrace true, unshakeable happiness.
A Future We Can Love: Effective Approaches to the Climate Crisis That Begin with Us
by Susan Bauer-WuDiscover wisdom and guidance to face the climate emergency from the most influential spiritual and environmental leaders of our time, including the Dalai Lama, Greta Thunberg, Joanna Macy, Vandana Shiva, Paul Hawken, Katharine Hayhoe, and Matthieu Ricard. When the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg spoke for the first time in January 2021, millions of people around the world took notice. &“It is encouraging to see how you have opened the eyes of the world to the urgency to protect our planet, our only home,&” the Dalai Lama wrote to Greta before their meeting. A Future We Can Love shares the words of these two great figures, generations apart, bringing them into dialogue with dozens of visionary scientists, activists, and spiritual luminaries. These include indigenous scholar and artist Lyla June, medical biochemist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger, climate scientist and Zen teacher Kritee Kanko, interfaith environmental leader Dekila Chungyalpa, Buddhist teacher Willa Blythe Baker, Rabbi Steve Leder, and many more. Through this world-changing conversation, readers embark on a four-part journey toward active hope in the face of the climate crisis: from knowledge of climate science, through the capacity for change, and to the will that is needed and the actions we can take. The book will help you: comfort your climate anxiety and metabolize grief or burnout into wonderment and useful energyrecognize interdependence as key to our well-being and as a lens for understanding both the climate crisis and its solutionsclarify why feedback loops leave us no time to wait on climate actiondevelop your own rituals and practices for connecting to Earth and renewing hopeovercome common obstacles to speaking and acting clearly on behalf of the human and wild communities most affected by the climate crisisA Future We Can Love inspires each of us to rise to the occasion to ensure a brighter future for generations to come.
By Your Side: How to Find Soulful Allies and Become One to Others
by David RichoA fascinating exploration of the &“assisting force&” archetype, with powerful psychological tools and spiritual insights on how to find and work with these forces in your life—from the bestselling author of How To Be An Adult in Relationships.Psychotherapist David Richo draws from history, Jungian psychology, Buddhism, nature, and other spiritual traditions to illuminate our connection to the &“helpers&” we call upon to navigate life. Some of the assisting forces in our lives are visible, and some are invisible. Some are with us for life; some come and go. Spiritual assisting forces could be bodhisattvas and saints—or partners in a relationship who are allies to one another.Richo says that helpers are a necessary character on our human journey, and that in every heroic journey story the hero or heroine requires a trustworthy companion to fulfill his/her/their destiny. The assisting force can take many forms, but is often depicted as a sidekick, an aide, a wise advisor, or a spirit guide. In stories, an assisting force can also be an elixir, a magic form of help, an animal, or a wish-fulfilling gem. In this fascinating inquiry, Richo posits that the archetype of the ally is necessary if we are ever to be fully who we are. He shows us how assisting forces are in and around us, and how we can be one to others. Richo offers a compelling and accessible view—and time-tested practices including meditation, self-inquiry, journaling, and affirmations—that help us recognize and access the allies in our lives.
I Dream of Ganesha
by Sonali ZohraWhen Maya dreams she&’s lost in the jungle, she must rely on Ganesha&’s wisdom to guide her back home–and back to herself. An engaging and beautifully illustrated story that introduces kids to one of the most well-known deities in the Hindu/Buddhist world.After a hard day, Maya drifts into a dream where she meets an elephant-headed boy named Ganesha, who she learns to trust as her guide back home. Leading Maya with bravery, wisdom, and love, Ganesha teaches Maya how to overcome fear as they make their way through the challenging obstacles of a wild jungle. Upon waking, Maya is able to invoke the spirit of Ganesha as she starts her day.The story is followed by resources for further learning about Ganesha, including an illustrated glossary of symbolism that kids can look for in the story. Of the hundreds of gods in Hindu mythology, Ganesha is one of the most beloved. Considered the guide to discovering the meaning of life and living it well, Ganesha is invoked within us whenever we choose to act like him—patient, kind, brave, thoughtful, and, above all, fearless. Whether for everyday reading or special occasions like Ganesh Chaturthi, I Dream of Ganesha is a delightful celebration of this beloved Hindu deity.
Accessible Ashtanga: An All-Levels Guide to the Primary and Intermediate Series
by Kino MacGregorA bold, much-needed guide for Ashtanga yoga practice, useful for all levels and illustrated with 250 color photos, by one of yoga&’s best known and respected teachers, Kino MacGregor. This offers an updated, more accessible view of the traditional series, adapting it to serve a wider range of practitioners.Even experienced practitioners find the challenging style of Ashtanga Yoga to be daunting. Whether you&’re a beginner, living in an unconventional yoga body, or need modifications for any reason, this book will make you feel empowered, inspired, and confident to make the adjustments and modifications that feel right for your body. Kino posits that the Ashtanga Yoga method needs a systemwide reset and reevaluation to make it viable and beneficial to all students. She reframes the guru model and re-envisions the method in a way that will truly make Ashtanga available to all, while maintaining the integrity of the traditional teachings.She also presents a brief theory of movement mechanics that can help prevent injury, optimize physical mobility, and tap into the natural intelligence of the body. The practice section presents each of the poses of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series—plus some of the poses in the Ashtanga Yoga Second Series—in traditional, modified, accessible, and adaptive forms (including using blocks and a chair). Not only will you see how to modify the pose, you will learn how best to work the pose for your unique need. Teachers will find plenty of reference material to update their teaching methodology.
The TMJ Handbook: A Therapeutic Guide to Relieving Jaw Tension and Pain with Yoga and Mindfulness
by Cator ShachoyAlleviate TMJ pain with a powerful, integrative mind-body program that draws on yoga, mindfulness, and craniosacral bodywork and includes more than thirty instructional movements and eleven audio downloads.In The TMJ Handbook, Cator Shachoy explains the anatomy and physiology of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)—what we commonly refer to as "TMJ." She unpacks the physical, emotional, and energetic reasons why this pain can occur and become so debilitating—including injury, stress and tension, emotional trauma, grief and rage, hormonal imbalances, among other causes. She then offers a unique and effective approach to reducing TMJ pain that combines yoga, massage, meditation, and craniosacral therapy. The TMJ Handbook delves into: A definition and explanation of jaw tension and jaw anatomyHeadaches, stress, and trauma Conscious healing touch and self-massageYoga poses and sequencesShachoy shares inspiring and instructive stories of patients she has treated and empowers us with the knowledge and skills to help ourselves. This fully illustrated guide has more than thirty instructional movements and eleven audio downloads.
You and Me Forever Study Guide: Marriage in Light of Eternity
by Francis Chan Lisa ChanThis practical workbook from Francis and Lisa Chan equips engaged and married couples to focus first on God so they can enjoy the best marriage He has for them. Drawing on the truths of Francis and Lisa Chan&’s popular book You and Me Forever, this interactive guide includes questions, Bible study, and action steps to help couples: Discover how to glorify God in their marriage Communicate openly about their relationship and its mission Let go of their dreams for marriage and embrace God&’s design With immediate personal application and rich biblical wisdom, the You and Me Forever Study Guide inspires and challenges couples to realize that their marriage isn&’t really theirs. It belongs to God. It&’s about eternity. And when they focus first on drawing closer to Christ, they will always draw closer to each other.
You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
by Francis Chan Lisa ChanIn the same way Francis Chan&’s book Crazy Love changes the way we see our relationship with God, You and Me Forever by Francis and his wife, Lisa, radically shifts the way we see our relationship with our spouse. Marriage can be great … but how would your marriage flourish if you focused on something even greater? Ideal for couples and singles who want to experience God in a new way, this countercultural book: Equips us to pursue a marriage that radiates God&’s glory Motivates us to make courageous decisions based on devotion to Jesus Helps us prepare ourselves and our loved ones for eternity Shows us how living with an eternal lens sharpens our focus on the here and now Unlike marriage books that narrow our attention to the marriage itself, You and Me Forever shows how to prioritize our eternal relationship with our Creator above all things—because only when two people are right with God will they be right with each other.
Essential Elements: Forging Godly Men (Forged: Godly Men #1)
by Vince MillerINTRO VIDEO INCLUDED Ideal for men&’s small groups, this five-lesson Bible study explores what it means to be a strong man of God, ultimately answering the soul-deep question: &“What makes a man?&” Defining true manhood has never been more challenging. In this first book of the Forged: Godly Men series, popular Bible teacher Vince Miller offers a clear, compelling look at what it means to be a man of God. Designed for small group or individual use, Essential Elements offers the practical encouragement and answers men are looking for. As he shares from his own story and digs deep into biblical truths, Vince explores: What Jesus&’s life teaches us about true masculinity How living out authentic manhood brings purpose and joy Why real strength never comes from popular opinion How to discern God&’s design in a confusing culture Why the journey from sin to salvation is not about us but about Jesus Emphasizing the internal journey men experience, Essential Elements offers them a solid biblical foundation to grow in faith and step into their role as strong men of God.
Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God
by Jim RamosMales are born. Men are made. Dialed In motivates and equips men to become spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities as they stand strong in a dangerous world. Popular podcaster Jim Ramos speaks to the hunger deep within the masculine soul in this practical exploration of Paul&’s letters to Timothy and Titus. Men who wonder how to lead well in today&’s confusing culture will find: Twenty key qualities of a man of God, such as servanthood, vigilance, and faithfulness What it means to function at &“full capacity&” in every aspect of life Insights into why Paul&’s letters aren&’t just for pastors but for all of us What true masculinity looks like in God&’s eyes How men can live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ God made man to live at his highest level—both spiritually and physically—to carry the full weight of his masculine soul. Including self-assessments and questions for small groups, Dialed In goes beyond vague principles to teach men how to become God&’s man and hear the words their souls crave: &“Well done, my good and faithful servant.&”
How to Quiet a Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life's Storms
by Justin KendrickThis practical guide to reigniting faith helps all of us who feel stuck in our faith journey find inner strength to navigate life&’s challenges. The storms of life can leave you feeling exhausted and weak. In How to Quiet a Hurricane, pastor Justin Kendrick helps you develop a spiritual resilience that propels you past your weariness and anxiety and into lasting peace. You will discover: Why weakness is the starting point for spiritual strength How lasting endurance comes from understanding the love of God Ways to apply God&’s promises to your daily life A freeing perspective on what it really means to be secure Why faith rooted in Jesus can bring you through any trial When your heart tells you that God is far away, remember that he is the God who enters in. He is the God who uses suffering to conquer suffering. He is the God who empowers you to move beyond survival and into a life of victory.
The House That Jesus Built: Leading Our Churches Back to God's Original Blueprint
by Natalie RunionAt a time when churches seem far from God&’s design, bestselling author Natalie Runion challenges us as Christians to follow the Bible&’s blueprint for building holy, healthy churches that disciple holy, healthy followers of Christ. In recent years, we&’ve seen the &“great resignation&” in Church leadership and attendance, the devastation of spiritual abuse, and the breakdown of faith within our culture. In The House That Jesus Built, Natalie encourages all of us to recognize our role as Jesus&’ disciples in rebuilding our churches, brick by brick. With personal stories and practical ideas, she guides us to: Be honest about past disappointments while still engaging with our church communities Ask how we as Christ followers have contributed to pain in our churches and how we can help heal one another Use the book of Acts as the blueprint for empowering the family of God to be the family of God Understand how even the apostles wrestled with their places in the early Church but remained committed to love God, love people, and make disciples Be unified on the foundation of Jesus Christ The House That Jesus Built will stir your heart to see God&’s churches realigned with the Great Commission and the Great Command. As Natalie reminds us, we are the Church. We are the ones who can partner with Jesus to build something beautiful out of the rubble—and back on the Rock.
The Heart Who Wanted to Sing (StrongHeart Stories #2)
by Beth GuckenbergerThis second title in the StrongHeart Stories series, The Heart Who Wanted to Sing is a high-quality, giftable hardcover picture book that shows kids how to fight back with the power of worship when their spiritual enemy sings a song of lies. &“The heart knew what it knew, and it had to choose. Which song was right? Which one was true?&” When the heart hears the sneaky words of a sickly song, how can it fight back? In this beautiful rhyming picture book for kids ages 4 to 8, children experience how the gift of worship can give them strength for any challenge. Like every book in the StrongHeart Stories series, The Heart Who Wanted to Sing helps children see the biblical gifts—Scripture, worship, rest, prayer, confession, and community—that God has given them to engage in spiritual battles. The Heart Who Wanted to Sing teaches kids how to trust the voice of God and sing out with the power of His praise. Because whether we are angry, lonely, or afraid, worshipping God in song can bring us closer to Him and make our hearts strong.
Clever Cub Follows the Leader (Clever Cub Bible Stories)
by Bob HartmanIn books 15 and 16 of the popular Clever Cub Bible Stories series from author Bob Hartman, children ages 3 to 6 discover the joy in being who God made them to be as they follow Jesus. Clever Cub Follows the Leader: Clever Cub likes to follow Skippy, but Skippy isn&’t always a wise leader. When Clever Cub hears the story about the fishermen following Jesus (from Luke 5:1–11), he learns that it&’s important to choose good leaders—and Jesus is the best leader of all! Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with children about their own part in God&’s story.
Clever Cub Is Wonderfully Made (Clever Cub Bible Stories)
by Bob HartmanIn books 15 and 16 of the popular Clever Cub Bible Stories series from author Bob Hartman, children ages 3 to 6 discover the joy in being who God made them to be as they follow Jesus. Clever Cub Is Wonderfully Made: Clever Cub wishes he could do all the things his friends can. But Mama and Papa Bear use a song from the Bible (Psalm 139) to remind their cub that God made him just right—just like God made the shepherd boy named David with special gifts (1 Samuel 16:1–13). Questions at the end of every book in the Clever Cub Bible Stories series help parents and ministry leaders begin conversations with children about their own part in God&’s story.
The Kingdom of the Poor: My Journey Home
by Charles StrobelAs Charles Strobel, beloved Nashville priest and champion of the unhoused, reached the end of his life in 2023, he began to contemplate the last message he wanted to leave his family, friends, and community. With the help of his niece, Katie Seigenthaler, and his colleague, Amy Frogge, Strobel began to dictate The Kingdom of the Poor. He wrote, &“Mark Twain, the great American folk hero and writer, has said, &‘The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.&’ The following pages help to explain why I was born.&” The &“why&” of Charlie Strobel&’s life, which was devoted to helping those without support systems and homes to call their own, was a simple belief that we are all poor and we are all worthy of love.The Kingdom of the Poor is the story of the people and experiences that led him to this understanding and inspired him to live his life accordingly.