Come along with Lucy Lu and Kirk as they journey around a whimsical circus where we will see lots of fun sights and all kinds of animals as we count our way through the ABCs. Lucy Lu and Kirk even get to join in some of the circus acts along the way!

For Detective Ali Perez and his team, the plan was supposed to be simple--arrest a live-in boyfriend for the documented molestation of his girlfriend's two young daughters and go home. But what happens if arrest is resisted? What happens if the suspect has a bigger gun? Documenting one of the longest gunfights in the history of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, this nonfiction novella shares the collective experience of courage, fear, and the miraculous, as a team of highly-trained professionals are nearly incapacitated by a motivated suspect holding the high ground.

Bless Him reminds readers not only of the remarkable strength of human resilience but most importantly the unstoppable power of God's grace.

The daughter of the protagonist personally conducted each interview, transcribed and united in this selective work, and while it is undeniable that this story is crucial to the Christian community, the law enforcement community, as well as the San Diego community, it must ultimately be said that this book is intended for survivors--for those who have lived beyond various layers of grief and trauma, and that's all of us.

In the fire service, the probability of you spending a third of your life inside the confines of the firehouse is high. What you do during that time is what will ultimately make you a better asset on the fireground. Within those walls, there are a plethora of opportunities to take advantage of the downtime to increase your overall human capital knowledge through training.

Implementing a chapter from this book each week around the table while interacting with your crew is a great informal approach to introducing a different trick of the trade that can be pulled from the back of your mind at a later time to help mitigate a call for service and lead to a successful and positive end result.

While these Coffee Table Quick Tips are a simple form of tabletop discussion, each can easily progress into a hands-on approach following the discussion and review of each chapter.

It is not just a firehouse; it is a constant classroom full of officers and firefighters with a wealth of knowledge to share. Attend each shift or tour with the mindset of continuously working to become the best version of yourself.

Training is a lifelong journey for firefighters. It should never end.

--Frank Leeb (Deputy Assistant Chief, FDNY)

It was a crime scene investigation like no other. A man was tortured, beaten, and killed. He was popular with the people, but many in power wanted Him dead. After a mock trial, the powerful had their way. He was given a hasty burial, but now the body has disappeared. Was there a clue left behind? A bloody sheet offers evidence of a horrific execution. Was the body stolen? By whom and why? Did it just vanish? What does the cloth reveal about the disappearance?

The Shroud of Turin (Italy) bears the faint front and back image of a bearded crucified man with corresponding bloodstains that match the Gospel accounts of what happened to Jesus. It is the most analyzed artifact in the world yet remains an unsolved mystery. While there are no artistic substances on the linen cloth, the blood is real, and testing corresponds with type AB. The blood has soaked through the cloth; however, the image resides only on the top 1 percent of the surface fibers. Could it be the same Shroud that wrapped Jesus in the tomb?

The Shroud poses the ultimate either-or proposition as either the actual burial cloth of Jesus or the product of human effort, as a work of devotional art or a masterful hoax. There is nothing in between.

The culmination of a lifetime of research, countless presentations, and ongoing associations with Shroud experts worldwide, Russ Breault's Shroud Encounter--Explore the World's Greatest Unsolved Mystery examines the science, history, and theology surrounding this profound enigma. If proven one day to be authentic, the implications could truly shake the world.

It is not often that a species of life plummets to the very brink of extinction only to rise and flourish once again, but then, the species known as man is no ordinary species. The mission is to find a planet to colonize where people can live free from the decadent conditions on Earth. But the second planet of Epsilon Eridani will not meet their needs. They must decide what to do next, but they have no idea how important that decision will be, not only to their survival, but to the survival of humanity itself.

Something is coming. Something huge--but Selah notices the humans do not realize the danger they are in. While spying on the cruel village from the rooftops, Selah wonders how they could be so defiant of the Creator and so ignorant about the world around them. The young dove may not fit in with her graceful family members, but even she can see that something is wrong. Everyone must prepare for what is to come, and despite her uncoordinated wings, Selah tries her best to help. But when she is ripped away from her home on the most unique adventure in history, she must battle loss, failure, and fear. Selah must discover a sign of hope to bring to the last remaining creatures in existence.

In this creative account, which follows the dove on Noah's ark, you will find that God can use even the smallest, clumsiest of us to accomplish His purposes.

Manifesting through faith gives great insight into the manifesting process through prayer and God. Many believe manifesting to equate back to the universe, but ultimately, that is God. It uses specific Bible verses to back up the exercises and practices of manifesting. This allows you to not only manifest things into your life through God but also manifest the things into your life that fit into God's specific plan for you.

After celebrating his 50th birthday with friends from around the world in 1950, Giancarlo and his wife were living their dream of early retirement. They split their time between their spring home in Lucca, Italy, and their summer retreat by the sea in Siracusa. Life seemed perfect, until a sudden tragedy struck-- the death of the caretaker for their olive oil business. The loss disrupted their luxurious lifestyle, pulling Giancarlo out of retirement to take over marketing for his family's 200-year-old business.

What started as a simple task turned into a decade-long journey that would reshape his life, as he worked to expand the olive oil business in both Italy and the U.S. Set against the backdrop of one of the most transformative periods in American history, Giancarlo's story spans the 1950s--a time of booming prosperity and profound change.

From the rise of suburban living and shopping centers to the revolution in cinema and literature, Giancarlo navigates a world in flux. The automobile industry flourished, and cars from the era are now prized by collectors. The Civil Rights Movement, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., began challenging the deep-rooted racism in America, while the nation dealt with the aftermath of the Korean War and the growing conflict in Vietnam.

Above all, television changed everything--bringing entertainment, news, sports, and advertisements into the homes of millions, driving consumer culture and reshaping the economy. This was a time fondly remembered as 'The Golden Years, ' when America was on the cusp of modernity, and Giancarlo was part of it all.

Have you ever struggled with your purpose or self-worth? Have you ever felt like a failure, like you are not enough or that you are disqualified from the purpose God has for you? We can all get caught in the cycle of comparing ourselves to others and let messages of doubt or even pride take root. This book will meet you where you are. It will encourage you and give you hope. Using God's Word, it will set you free from the constant struggle of trying to measure up to the expectations of others, of the world or even ourselves. It will also help you to see the purpose for your life, even the areas where you lack or have fallen short.

God has created us all on purpose and for a purpose. We all have a calling on our lives. However, He does not call us to be perfect; He calls us to do the best we can with what we have.

At different times in our lives, we experience transitions from one life stage to another. The transition into retirement and the realization that we are growing older are two of those major transition points.

So much of our identity comes from the work we have done, the positions we have held, and the families we have raised. Shifting what defines our identity when we leave our profession or become empty nesters can be challenging and unsettling.

This book includes a series of reflective exercises to help you gain a clearer understanding of what you want to do next. That process includes answering three essential questions:

How have you been gifted in life?

To what purpose do you want to put those gifts at this point in your life?

How can you be successful in achieving those purposes?

The author's approach to answering these questions is very much influenced by Ignatian spirituality. But you do not need to be a person of faith to participate in the reflective exercises recommended. You can adapt them to your own experience without reference to any specific faith or spirituality.

By thoughtfully reflecting on these questions and participating in these exercises, you can find the tools you need to develop a deeper understanding of the transition into retirement and greater clarity about what it is you want to do next with what the poet Mary Oliver calls your one wild and precious life.

The Captain: Isaac Kip Dustan, a well-respected mariner whose adventures were frequently recounted in the mid-1800s New York newspapers...

The Missionary: Rev. Benjamin C.C. Parker of the Young Men's Church Missionary Society of the City of New York...

The Bell from the Atlantic: Contains a history that spans more than one and a half centuries...

On Wednesday, November 25, 1846, the steamer Atlantic left Allyn Point headed for New London, Connecticut. Less than an hour later, a steam pipe exploded, disabling the engine and leaving the Atlantic at the mercy of the winds and seas as it dragged anchor across a tempestuous Long Island Sound towards a rocky reef off Fishers Island. This true story follows the events of the twenty-seven hours following the explosion as well as the harrowing stories of many of the passengers that sailed aboard the Atlantic that fateful night.

So much of life is about connections, seemingly chance meetings, lives intersecting with others, and encounters that could be luck, fate, coincidence, or faith. The wreck of the steamship Atlantic links the captain of that ill-fated ship to the missionary of the Young Men's Church Missionary Society of the City of New York and the bell from that ship, creating ripples that are still felt today.

God has always taught his people the biggest lessons of life through a variety of ways. Farming has become one of the ways God has used to teach this unlikely farmer some of life's most important lessons. Through a series of unexpected events, God decided to take a pastor and place him in the pasture. While in the pasture, this pastor had to learn to care for animals. He had to learn how to make hay. While he was learning how to farm, ultimately, he was learning something so much more valuable; he was learning about life. While this pastor was in the pasture, he learned about trust, worry, relationships, failure, and patience. Who knew you could learn so much from sheep, goats, and peacocks?

This book is not a how-to book for farmers; it is more like a how-not-to-farm book. Rather, this book is a collection of the stories and experiences, many failures, and few successes that I have had as a pastor while starting a farm. Behind each and every story is a lesson that God wants his people to learn. So for the past several years, I have taken the lessons learned in the pasture and shared them from the pulpit in my church. Now I want to share those lessons with you. I hope that you will follow along with the pastor in the pasture and see what God wants to teach you.

Are you afraid of the dark? Many children and even adults experience being afraid of the dark at some time in their lives. The unknown of what may be in the dark can be scary, but with help from family or friends, you can conquer your fears!

Are you a single woman who desires marriage but, year after year, or in some cases, decade after decade, your status has not changed? Being single longer than you anticipated could cause you to lose hope that God has an amazing husband in store for you. Allowing God to Write Your Love Story: Tools for Women Thriving in Their Singleness is a quick read that provides practical tools grounded in Scripture, to help transform how single women approach their journey toward marriage.

This book is for single Christian women of all races, ethnicities, and ages who have never been married, experienced divorce, or faced the death of a spouse. Current research reveals marriage is on the decline, and the likelihood of marriage drastically decreases as a person gets older. If you have been single for a while, this book will remind you that in spite of your circumstances, with God, all things are possible.

Each chapter provides practical tools to help women transform how they approach their journey toward marriage. There are several opportunities for the reader to reflect on the content and identify ways to apply the tools in their life. Single women will gain strategies that will shift their mindset and embrace their singleness in a completely different way.

From an author who is experiencing singleness in real time, this book is a game changer for the reader as Dr. Tawanda Lawrence, a Christian woman who has never been married at the age of forty-seven, draws an authentic connection to the reader's lived experiences. Tawanda candidly shares strategies she uses to combat the struggles she has encountered with her singleness. After reading this book, women who are merely existing in their singleness will discover how to thrive in their singleness!

An age-old story retold from the lens of the Bible. Rediscover what the holiday season is all about by returning to the first Christmas night

The First Christmas Eve is written by Kirk Jones.

God can use anything or any circumstance to illustrate the truths found in His word. This was made evident to me when He began to show me Sunday school anecdotes involving stories about our dog Rusty. Not only that, but He also used them to help my own growth as a Chistian. If He can use Balaam's donkey, why not Chuck's dachshund?

Harry is just like any other boy, but because of his appearance, he is shunned and rejected by society. Harry goes on a quest to fix himself for the world, but maybe it's really the world that needs fixing.

At 3:30 p.m. on August 21, 1937, the Blackwater Fire blew up west of Cody, Wyoming, on the Shoshone National Forest. Fifteen firefighters perish in the conflagration and more than forty are injured. Travel back in time to the horse and mule days of a frontier state and engage a forest fire in the rugged Absaroka Mountains. Gain the upper hand then see it all go so terribly wrong in a matter of seconds.

How do we as individuals and organizations respond to disaster when tragedy strikes? Do we investigate to study and draw conclusions? Do we analyze the situation and file a report to be forgotten? Is that enough? Or do we say, No! There has to be more. There must be a new beginning. The fallen cry out for it.

Soon, young men will parachute from airplanes to hang up in trees and attack forest fires before they become the next tragedy. They will call themselves smokejumpers, and they will be the first to get there, and they will carry the Blackwater with them in the crack of silk as they jump the big sky over our western forests.

Field Trip will enable readers to see crops and fresh food with significantly more appreciation. Author Lee Glover provides his audience with firsthand experiences that span decades, revealing Johns Island's evolution from a rural agrarian setting to a rapidly changing sea island of the Lowcountry. Glover brings the reader into his circle of diverse friends and coworkers who know the land and love it. Portraying these people with humor and dignity, Glover preserves their stories, as well as his own, about a time that is rapidly slipping into history.

Is depression, fear, and anxiety holding you back, silently chipping away at your spiritual well-being and tearing apart your relationships? It's time to break free from these silent killers and embark on a journey of healing and growth that will transform your life. Welcome to It's Time to Grow, a profound guidebook that will change the way you perceive yourself, your faith, and your relationships.

For men, It's Time to Grow sheds light on the importance of emotional and spiritual growth, fostering stronger bonds with their loved ones. Discover how to navigate the intricate dynamics of relationships, both with God and the women who share your life's journey. Freddie Floyd provides essential insights that will empower men to find the support they need and become the partners they were destined to be.

Women, too, will find invaluable wisdom within these pages, learning how to deepen intimacy and healing within their relationships, especially with the men they love. Discover the solutions you've been seeking as you explore your connection with the men in your life.

If you're yearning for spiritual growth in your relationship with God, self-discovery, and better connections with others, It's Time to Grow will equip you with the tools to conquer fear and intimidation. Unearth God's truths about your identity and witness remarkable transformation in every aspect of your life.

In this powerful book, Freddie Floyd invites you to

Break free from depression, fear, and anxiety

Stop living in delusion and recognize reality

Grow your relationship with God

Strengthen your marriage and relationships

Embrace faith and confidence to conquer life's challenges.

It's Time to Grow is your invitation to step into a life filled with spiritual growth, self-acceptance, and enriching relationships.