New Releases by Daniel Partner

Fully illustrated bedtime Bible stories alongside faith-building devotional readings make the Bible come alive for little hearts.

After the Bible, the church's greatest book for spiritual challenge, encouragement, and faith-building thought may be the hymnal. This brand-new devotional draws upon classic hymn lyrics, both familiar and lesser known, as the basis for brief, contemporary, daily meditations-365 in all. Author Daniel Partner delves into the deeper meaning of the great hymns, creating devotional readings that inform and inspire. Daily Wisdom from the Classic Hymns is perfect for those who love traditional hymns-but also an excellent resource for people who prefer more contemporary worship.

This colorful three-book set makes a great gift for every 3- to 7-year-old. Devotions, prayers, and animal stories are brightly illustrated and feature inspirational takeaways. Full color.

"A history of the U.S. House of Representatives and its accomplishments from 1789 to 2007"--Source other than the Library of Congress

The people, places, and happenings of scripture come to life in this collection of 365 retold Bible stories. Quick and easy to read, these "greatest stories" give readers a clear overview of the Bible, putting the most important events into a helpful chronological context. From the story of creation to John's visions of heaven, from Adam and Abraham to Zacchaeus and Zechariah, the most important passages of scripture are carefully retold for modern readers. Just a few minutes each day with The Bible's Greatest Stories in a Year can, over the course of twelve months, be a surprisingly informative biblical education.

Going a step beyond Bible stories, this fun devotional book challenges children ages five to eight to stop and think about the meaning of each account. More than five dozen devotions are drawn from the breadth of Scripture-from the Creation to Revelation-and are brightly illustrated, in full color, for young readers' pleasure. Bible Devotions for Bedtime is perfect for parents wanting to spend spiritual "quality time" with their kids! It's an ideal follow up to Barbour's Bible Stories for Bedtime.

This 96-page book focuses on some of the most powerful songs of Christmas by sharing the lyrics and history or meaning of each, complemented by Scripture and short, inspiring prayers.

There are over 100 illustrations for these bedtime Bible stories for young people.

This brand-new devotional on prayer draws its inspiration from some of the most heartfelt prayers ever offered - those of the Psalms. Each of the selections begins with a prayer from the Psalms, then elaborates on the prayer with additional Scriptures, hymn lyrics, and other information. With I Give Myself to Prayer, long-time author Daniel Partner (Sounds of the Season, the 'Hymns of...' series) encourages readers to delve into that vital activity of communing with God.

Great Women of Faith provides summaries of the life, labor, and legacy of thirty-one women in Christian history. Includes Susanna Wesley, Fanny Jane Crosby, Catherine Booth, Corrie Ten Boom, and many more.

Devotional Classics contains summaries of thirty-seven devotional classics, brief descriptions of each author's life, and synopses of the works. Includes Augustine, Francis of Assisi, John Bunyan, Brother Lawrence, Oswald Chambers, C. S. Lewis, and many more. An essential tool for students of literature, history, or the Bible.

Describes the history and addictive nature of nicotine use in various forms and its harmful effects, with an emphasis on related psychological disorders.

This beautiful full-color gift book presents the music and historical backgrounds for several popular carols. The accompanying CD features instrumental renditions of each song highlighted in the book. Bible verses and prayers round out the text.

An inspiring collection of fifty devotions drawn from best-loved hymns written by women. Each includes a brief biography, prayer, and Scripture reference.

Parents and children will enjoy this story book that has 365 read-aloud stories from the Bible. With over 100 illustrations, it makes reading time a delightful learning experience.