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.

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 ...

CREATE MAGICAL BEDTIME MOMENTS FOR YOUR FAMILY Transform bedtime into a magical journey of faith with these beautifully illustrated Bible adventures that will fill your little one's dreams with wonder and peace. WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL: * 37 PROFESSIONAL FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS - Every story comes to life with stunning artwork that captivates young minds * PERFECT FOR AGES 3-10 - Gentle language and engaging content designed specifically for little hearts * BEDTIME-OPTIMIZED STORIES - Each adventure ends with peaceful thoughts that help children drift into sweet dreams * COMPLETE BIBLE ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! "I'm the bestest winner in the world!" 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...

One not-so-innocent massage. CASSIE I was supposed to be the curious one. Me, the wife with secret hotwife fantasies and MMF computer tabs open that I forgot to close. But when our friend Jordan offers us a couples massage, something unexpected happens. I watch my husband respond to another man's touch in ways I never imagined—and suddenly I want to see more than just Jordan's hands on him. Two people discovering what they truly want. BRENT I've never admitted that I wanted a man to touch me—not until Jordan's fingers find places that make me surrender completely. With my wife watching,...

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 ...

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! 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...

His best friend's younger brother just walked out in bunny ears and no shirt. Her husband can't look away. Good. She wants a front-row seat. TESSA I'm an event planner. I fix disasters for a living. So when my Easter Bunny model cancels two hours before the biggest party of the season, I do what I always do—I find a solution. I don't expect the solution to be my husband's best friend's younger brother. I don't expect him to walk out in bunny ears and tight black pants with a body nobody warned me about. And I definitely don't expect to watch my husband's hands go still at his sides while ...

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 chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Titanic trouble! Jack and Annie are in for an exciting, scary, and sad adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the decks of the Titanic. Is there...

The most exquisite meals can satisfy hungers you didn't know you had. AMBER I've been happily married to Sean for seven years, and we've always been honest about our attractions. But when we accept a dinner invitation from Julian, a charismatic chef with a reputation for exclusivity, something shifts between us. What begins as harmless flirtation evolves into a game of desire that exposes needs I never knew I had—and cravings Sean has kept hidden even from himself. Three willing explorers. SEAN I never expected to want more with a man. But watching Julian with my wife awakens something ...

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...