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The FBI has a secret weapon. But now the secret's out. When missing teens begin turning up dead in a small Southern town, the FBI sends in Special Agent Samantha Cash to help crack the case. Her methods are invisible, and she never quits until the case is closed. Homicide detective Connor Wolfe has his hands full. His relationship with his headstrong daughter is in a tailspin, and the string of unsolved murders has the town demanding answers. Connor is running out of ideas--and time. Samantha joins Connor in a race against the clock to save the next victim. And the killer starts to get personal. Too Close to Home ratchets up the suspense with each page even as love blossoms in the face of danger. Read this one with the lights on!

Here's a Bible reference kids will actually want to read! Kids love to explore, and the Kids' Guide to God's Creation will lead them on a journey of discovery. This fully-illustrated book for 8–12-year-olds covers the earth, space, the human body—all of God's great big creation! Starting with the Bible's declaration that “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth,” the Kids' Guide to God's Creation highlights some of the important, amazing, and sometimes weird aspects of the universe we inhabit. It's all wrapped up in a bright, colorful package that kids will love.

This first book in the Solitary Tales suspense series from Travis Thrasher reminds teen readers that darkness cloaks both danger and redemption. When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he faces the reality of his parents' divorce, a school full of nameless faces—and the mysterious Jocelyn Evans. Chris soon learns that Jocelyn and her town have deep—and terrifying-secrets. As he slowly begins to understand the horror, the question becomes whether he can save Jocelyn in time. Solitary will take readers from the cold halls of high school to the dark rooms of an abandoned cabin-and remind us of what it means to believe in what you cannot see. In his debut novel for teens, Travis Thrasher furthers his reputation of having the writing ability to scare the wits out of his audience while challenging them.

“Dear Reverend Mother,  “My name is Mary Clare O'Brian and I am in sixth grade. I would like to join the convent right after eighth grade before I start liking boys too much. I'm already having problems with boys liking me. Gregory in my class throws spitballs at me and told my best friend he likes me. I haven't told him that I want to be God's bride yet. Do you think I should?”  Mary Clare is on the lookout for a miracle.  Mary Clare O'Brian is determined to be a saint when she grows up (the halo will help cover her frizzy hair). But lately none of her prayers seem to be working the way she wants them to: her mother is losing her faith, her parents can't pay all the bills, and her brother receives a draft notice for the war in Vietnam. Mary Clare has a plan to help, but it just doesn't seem to be working. How is she supposed to become a saint when her world is falling apart?

This DVD Bible study is designed to encourage Christians to understand Islam, become acquainted with their Muslim neighbors, and discover why Muslims still need the gospel of Christ. Scripture gives Christ's Church an uncommon attitude toward these types of religious backgrounds. Jesus includes everyone in the scope of the Great Commission. Men and women who are convinced of this can overcome the challenges raised by their fears and begin to build positive kingdom-building relationships with Muslims. Geared for Group Discussion, the four lessons on this DVD include: Lesson 1: Introduction - Basics Lesson 2: God's Nature – Who is God? Lesson 3: Muslim Beliefs/Practices Lesson 4: Reaching Out

The Old Testament is filled with characters whose lives have great lessons to teach us. In this newest edition in the best-selling Great Lives Series, Charles Swindoll gives us portraits of 12 such figures. Within these stories you will find lessons of leadership, trials and tribulations. You will hear of those who experienced God's anointing and also those who felt His displeasure but most of all you will find stories of His infinite patience with those He created. Charles Swindoll, in his trademark warm and insightful style, illuminates the lives of such characters as: Cain, Esau, Daniel, Elisha, Jonah, Saul, Abigail, and Jabez. You will enjoy reading the Old Testament like you never have before.

Bruce Olson was born in Minnesota and is now a citizen of Colombia. He is a linguist and graduate of sociology from a South American university. What happens when as a teenage boy, Olson leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Olson it meant capture, disease, terror, loneliness, kidnapping and torture. But what he discovered by trial and error has revolutionized the world of missions. Living with the Motilone Indians since 1961, Olson's efforts have sent a spiritual ripple around the world that reaches deep into the hearts of mission-minded Christians and anthropologists as well as the government of Colombia.

You haven't completed your biblical understanding until you can hear the sounds and see the sights, meet the people who were there when it happened. This comprehensive account from the legendary Jewish historian sets up the historical relevance of first-century events, taking you all the way from creation to Roman occupation. Josephus provides substantial first-hand corroboration of the biblical record. Most importantly, you'll meet the historical Jesus in Josephus' writings, John the Baptist and other familiar faces.