First Time Reading

Many Christians mistakenly believe that their only choice is either to reconcile themselves to a fundamentalist reading of scripture (a "literal-factual" approach) or to simply reject the Bible as something that could bring meaning and value into their lives. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg shows how instead we can freshly appreciate all the essential elements of the Old and New Testaments - from Genesis to Revelation - in a way that can open up a new world of intelligent faith.

She didn't ask for permission. She kissed his best friend, turned to her husband, and said “your turn.” This Fourth of July, she’s done waiting. BROOKE I’m good at reading rooms, and for twelve years, I’ve been reading the chemistry between my husband and his best friend. When Josh’s divorce finally settles and I invite him to the lake house for the Fourth, I’m not being casual. I’m opening a door I’ve been standing behind since the beginning of my marriage. I kiss Josh on the porch. Then I look at my husband and say two words I’ve been saving: your turn. MICHAEL Twelve ...

Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At night when most kids were dozing so deep, Michael could never quite manage to sleep. His mother would read him one book, or two, His father would sing ‘till his face turned blue, All-day Michael ran and played and kicked ball, But then he’d just shrug: “I’m not tired at all.” Real-life issue/Imaginary Tale - Great Lesson! I learned about this cute little rhyming book on FB, and I decided to download it using the kindle app on my phone, and I'm glad that I did. What a fun book to cozy up with a child for a ...

I went to his penthouse to run a blood test. And ended up losing my V-card instead. The moment I crash into Nate Rourke, star tight end, I know I’m in trouble. He’s loud, cocky, impossibly gorgeous…and my best friend’s brother. I’m a new team physician for the NFL. He’s my patient and the last man I should be obsessing over. One reckless night in his penthouse turns my world upside down. A forbidden kiss. A mistake that feels far too good to regret. Suddenly resisting him is impossible. Because beneath his attitude is a loyal protector who makes me feel seen for the first time ...

End every day wrapped in God's love — one gentle Bible story at a time. From Creation's first light to the joy of Easter morning, this treasury carries little listeners through 37 of the Bible's most beloved stories — each retold in soft, soothing language that makes hearts calm and eyelids heavy. Inside this storybook treasury: 37 read-aloud stories spanning the Old and New Testaments A beautiful full-color illustration for every story Gentle, bedtime-friendly endings that settle little ones for sleep Warm, simple language for ages 3–8 — perfect for reading aloud together A ...

An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, "Edgedancer," is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. The collection will include nine works in all. The first eight are: “The Hope of...

They came to return a package. They stayed to explore their deepest desires BELINDA I've been happily married to Ryder for years, but when a package meant for our hot neighbor gets delivered to us by mistake, everything changes. Inside is a larger version of a personal item we own, and when I catch myself fantasizing about our bearded neighbor using it, I decide to return it... with my husband in tow. RYDER I've never admitted my attraction to men, never explored the desires I've buried deep. But when Drake opens his door—shirtless, confident, and completely unfazed by us accidentally ...

When in-laws gift a getaway, but the universe gifts something more. ASHLEY When my in-laws gifted us a weekend at a new ski lodge, I packed my warmest sweaters and coziest socks. What I didn't expect? Walking into an adults-only resort designed for intimate exploration. As Brandon and I decide to embrace the surprise rather than run from it, I find myself drawn to Nathan—a gorgeous chef who immediately makes me crave things that have nothing to do with food. Two people discovering new desires. BRANDON I've never been the adventurous one, but I've always had fantasies of sharing my wife ...

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Sometimes life is P.U. With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In...

Over the course of a year, Michael Austin - an English professor and literary critic who was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - read the Book of Mormon for the first time in more than 30 years and wrote weekly blog posts detailing his insights and challenges with the text. The 44 essays in Buried Treasures, adapted from those original posts, show a trained scholar and literary critic grappling with the foundational text of his own religious tradition and finding surprising things that he had never seen before.

Background travel information to read at a quiet moment when visiting Bordeaux and the Arcachon Bassin for the first time and to appreciate the history and natural environment and to get an idea of and feel for the major attractions to visit and experience.

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In the 2nd Junie B. Jones...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! "Where are the lions?" Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Time-traveling brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie have to find a certain kind of food. The magic tree house whisks them off to a village in the mountains of...

Fifty Real People. Fifty Bedtime Stories. Every One of Them Started Out Small. A girl in Egypt who was told a woman could never be king. A blind boy in Paris everyone had given up on. A runner whose doctors said she would never walk. None of them looked like a hero at the start — and that is exactly the point. Inside, your child will meet… Hatshepsut, who stepped into a throne no woman had ever sat in — and sent her ships home loaded with gold and thirty-one living trees Louis Braille, twelve years old, pushing six little dots into paper late at night — dots that blind people all ...

Twenty years of desire, one night to explore it all. ELIZA I never expected my husband's twenty-year high school reunion to lead us here. When Daniel freezes at the sight of his old best friend, I see something in his eyes I've never witnessed before—unfiltered, desperate desire. So I do what any adventurous wife would do: I encourage him to explore what he's denied himself for two decades. One night that unlocks everything. DANIEL I've spent twenty years burying my feelings, hiding parts of myself I never dared acknowledge. But when Jason walks back into my life, everything I've ...

One Proposition. LAUREN I've been married to Caleb for fifteen years, and our love has only deepened. But there's a fantasy I've kept hidden—a desire to see him with another man. When I finally confess my secret longing, I'm surprised by his reaction. He's not just open to the idea; he's been thinking about it too. Unexpected Desires. CALEB I’ve always loved Lauren completely, but there's a part of me I've kept hidden—a memory of a night with my college roommate, Marcus. When Lauren suggests inviting Marcus into our lives, I'm terrified but also exhilarated. As we explore this new ...

One stormy night. Three willing people. No turning back HOLLY I've always suspected my husband is attracted to men. And when a sudden downpour forces us to take shelter at our neighbor's house, I notice something unexpected—the hunger way David looks at Andrew. So I do what any adventurous wife would do on her eighth anniversary, I suggest we explore this attraction together. One opportunity to discover what's always been there. DAVID I've spent years ignoring certain desires, pushing them down where no one could see them. But when Holly opens the door to possibilities with Andrew, ...

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie--this time to the Yosemite National Park! The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to the Yosemite National Park in 1903. They are surprised to join John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt...

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts in the Galapagos Islands!! It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the Galapagos islands...