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201) Christy
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The train taking nineteen-year-old teacher Christy Huddleston from her home in Asheville, North Carolina, might as well be transporting her to another world. The Smoky Mountain community of Cutter Gap feels suspended in time, trapped by poverty, superstitions, and century-old traditions. But as Christy struggles to find acceptance in her new home, some see her - and her one-room school - as a threat to their way of life. Her faith is challenged and...
202) The friends of Jesus
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Friends are the people we spend the most time with, go through struggles with, and who know us best. Peter, John, Matthew, Judas, Mary Magdalene, and Lazarus traveled with Jesus and were part of His daily ministry, and each has a compelling story to tell. Emotionally powerful and thought-rovoking, The Friends of Jesus will help you to understand how the Bible applies to your relationships with the most important people in your life.
203) My daughter's legacy
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"Women of Unfailing Conviction Virginia, 1864 Therese Jennings cannot abide the thought of her family owning slaves. When her wealthy grandfather dies during the Civil War, leaving his slaves and estate to Therese's widowed mother, Therese flees to Richmond. There she works as a tutor by day and a nurse by night. But when trouble befalls her family, how can she reconcile her duty and beliefs? And where does James Talbot--a long-time family friend--fit...
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"Beatrice Carraway has dreams. Although she's aged out of the childhood pageant circuit, she's intent on carrying her talents all the way to the big screen--if only she can escape the poverty of West Dallas first. But as the Great Depression drags the working class further and further under, Beatrice struggles just to keep herself, her mother, and her younger sister afloat. After a string of failed auditions, she feels defeated. And then in walks...
205) The wedding chapel
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"For sixty years, a wedding chapel sat silent, waiting for love. But times have changed and the hour has come when it just might be too late. Retired hall-of-fame football coach Jimmy "Coach" Westbrook never imagined anything would come of his labor of love--the wedding chapel he built for Collette Greer, the woman he fell for back in '49. But now an offer has come to turn the chapel into what it was meant to be--a place for love--and Jimmy sees no...
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"Amish Country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a good book. Join New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, as they share 18 heartwarming stories from Amish Country. These fictional short stories include journeys we can all relate to as we seek how to live led by love, joy, peace, patience, and other Fruits of the Spirit. Meet Anna, who struggles...
207) Ringleaders
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"The adventures continue in this fun new collection from Bible Belles. With the help of the angel Mari, Rooney has learned she has five real superpowers: prayer, patience, bravery, loyalty, and leadership. Rooney has also learned that she has a powerful voice. And when her role in the new school play takes a few unexpected turns she finds out the truth about her voice, and the important message God is calling her to deliver. Join Rooney and Mari on...
208) Squirreled away
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Dead Sea squirrels volume 1
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Ten-year-old Michael sneaks into a cave near the Dead Sea where his father has been working and finds a pair of 2,000-year-old squirrels, which he stows in his backpack and takes home to Tennessee.
209) The oath
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A decade ago, Frank Peretti unleashed what many fans consider his most suspenseful, multi-layered novel ever. To celebrate this best-selling novel's 10th anniversary, WestBow Press is releasing it in a special hardcover edition. It is the perfect way to introduce new fans to this classic as well as offer a keepsake for long-term Peretti fans. Something sinister is at work in Hyde River, an isolated old mining town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest....
211) Raising dragons
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Dragons in our midst volume 1
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"A boy learns of his dragon past; a girl has known of hers for years. They combine their faith, courage, and love to overcome evil, a slayer who seeks to bring an end to dragon heritage, forever. The kids at school call Billy "Dragon Breath" for good reason. His breath is bad! It isn't the normal, morning-mouth bad; it's the hot-as-fire, "don?t-you-dare-get-near-me" bad. Trouble erupts when his hot breath sets off the fire sprinklers in the boys'...
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Spirit of Appalachia volume 2
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"The Tennessee frontier had brought together Hawk and Elizabeth Spencer in the harshest of times. As they struggle to survive and raise their family at the Watauga settlement, Hawk brings his son, Jacob, to live with them. But Jacob has only known the life of the city and resents his father for leaving him behind in the past. That bitter resentment only intensifies when Jacob discovers the strong bond that's already formed between his stepbrother...
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Chime travelers volume 3
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Patrick and his twin sister Katie are shocked to learn someone threw a brick through a stained glass window at St. Anne's, then Patrick time travels to 1205 and helps a young Francis of Assisi repair an old church.
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Chime travelers volume 5
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"Patrick and Katie Brady are introduced to an immigrant family who recently arrived at St. Anne's Parish. A tinkling bell transports the twins to first-century Bethlehem, where they meet the Holy Family--and come to understand what it is like to be a stranger at the manger"--
216) Growing up
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"Honey Bear takes her favorite blanket everywhere, but now it's beginning to smell! Mama, Papa, and the cubs are concerned. How can they convince Honey Bear to give up that smelly, old blanket?"--
217) Caring
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The Bear family has just heard some exciting news: Aun Min's baby has arrived! Now Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear have a new cousin to love and care for. This series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends. The inspirational tales instill values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life.
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Brother and Sister teach bossy Too-Small how to be fair and play well with others at the playground in this Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook!
Brother and Sister take Honey to the playground to play with the other children. Everyone is having a nice time until Too-Tall Grizzly and his cousin Too-Small get bossy and won't take turns. Can the Berenstains help them learn how to be fair and play well with others? -- adapted from back cover...