THE ABCs OF SCHOOL SUCCESS
Harold Shaw Publishers, 1995 230 pages
Elaine K. McEwan #4801/$9.00
Parents and grandparents will find practical tips for helping children succeed in school, including learning activities for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and children.
BECOMING A WOMAN OF STRENGTH
Harold Shaw Publishers, 1994 278 pages
R. Ruth Barton #4805/$10.00
Written from a biblical perspective, this book addresses life challenges for women, including marriage, materialism, sexuality and relating across generations. It is filled with wisdom, encouragement and practical ideas for living to full potential.
A CIRCLE OF FRIENDS (ER)
Ave Maria Press, 1996 127 pages
Robert J. Wicks and Robert M. Hamma #4812/$7.75
Using biblical examples, the authors explore four types of friends -- prophet, cheerleader, harasser and spiritual guide -- to help readers consider the kind of friends they want to be. Scriptural references and opportunities for reflection and journaling are provided.
FOR BETTER AND BETTER
Dimensions for Living, 1995 144 pages
Jeanette C. Lauer & Robert H. Lauer #4817/$9.00
Couples in long-term marriages share how to maintain the zest of the early years. This book gives suggestions for improving relationships for those preparing to marry, just married or married for a long time.
GUIDE-LINES AND GOD-LINES FOR FACING CANCER
LangMarc Publishing, 1994 234 pages
Marvyl Loree Patton #4824/$13.75
Written with humor and faith, the author shares the story of her 20-year struggle with cancer. The lessons she has learned offer help for those facing chronic illness.
IT’S TIME
Baker Book House, 1995 204 pages
Diane Noble #4831/$11.00
The author challenges women facing change, especially at midlife, to explore their dreams and discover new ways to grow. It provides encouragement and guidelines for nurturing bodies, minds and spirits, and realizing personal gifts.
LESSONS FROM MOM (ER)
Health Communications, 1996 172 pages
Joan Aho Ryan, editor #4834/$10.75
Through a collection of heartwarming stories, essays and poems, the writers share values they inherited from their mothers -- love, honesty and courage.
PICK UP YOUR COUCH AND WALK!
Crossroad, 1994 216 pages
Peter M. Kalellis #4849/$14.75
We have powerful inner resources to heal self-doubt, negative feelings and difficult relationships. The author, a therapist for 20 years, provides suggestions and activities to help readers claim the gift of wholeness.
SEX IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD
Crossroad, 1994 195 pages
Patricia Martens Miller #4855/$14.75
This is a common-sense resource for parents to enable communication with their children about respect and responsibility for sexuality. Important topics include developing self-esteem, morality, AIDS and sexually-transmitted diseases, and loving your gay or lesbian child.
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
Dimensions for Living, 1995 124 pages
Kel Groseclose #4860/$9.00
Specific examples and encouraging suggestions will help parents handle the struggles of their children’s teen years and come to cherish these years.
TRANSFORMING ABUSE S&D
New Society Publishers, 1995 154 pages
K. Louise Schmidt #4862/$14.75
In looking at ways to end the cycle of violence against women and children, the author offers exercises to help readers explore a world without violence. This is an excellent resource for the 1997-1998 mission study on Christians Living in the Midst of a Violent Society.
VALUES FROM THE HEARTLAND (ER, SLT)
Health Communications, 1995 224 pages
Bettie B. Youngs #4863/$11.75
Life in the Midwest is lovingly recalled in this collection of stories. Despite difficulties, members of the author’s large family embody the values of love, respect and responsibility.
WHY GOD WHY?
Abingdon Press, 1996 103 pages
Justin W. Tull #4866/$8.75
The author explores the age-old question of why a loving God allows suffering. The book uses Scripture and anecdotes to illustrate God’s comfort and grace.
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