New Releases by Bob Hartman

Retold with Bob Hartman''s insight and wit, some of these tales are funny, others are sinister. And some feature reformed baddies. Their dastardly deeds, pride, ruthlessness and misuse of power are vividly recreated. There are also ''come-uppance'' stories and, last but not least, those showing God''s compassion for the worst of ''baddies''. ''Baddies'' include Pharoh, David, Jonah, Herod, Zacchaeus, Pilate, Peter, Jacob, Goliath, Judas and Paul.

The "spine" of the Andes Mountain, which runs through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, is the source of almost all of the world''s cocaine-based products, both legal and otherwise. In 1986, in the midst of the American "cocaine epidemic," the Reagan administration decided that the drug problem needed to be attacked at its source. The result was an eight-year clandestine drug war known as Operation Snowcap. From 1987 through 1994, groups of twelve to fifteen DEA agents were dispatched to South American countries on ninety-day temporary duty tours. These DEA agents met with counterparts from their host nation and together rained destruction down on the infrastructure and transportation networks that supported the illegal cocaine trade. Author Bob Hartman was deployed ten times during the course of Operation Snowcap. Inside DEA is his gripping, firsthand account of America''s secretive drug war. In this true story, Hartman chronicles both his triumphs and tragedies and recounts his frustration with his superiors and the biased media portrayals of the operation. Prepare to be transported to the jungles of South America for an inside look at an often misunderstood chapter of history.

A collection of ten fables, each introduced by Aesop, the freed slave turned master storyteller, who shares the events that inspired each tale.

First published in Bob Hartman''s imaginative collection of tales about angels ("Angels, Angels, All Around") this is a compelling retelling of a familiar Bible story from a new perspective: the sadness and joy of the first Easter as witnessed by two angels attendant at the crucifixion and the resurrection. This newly illustrated edition presents Bob Hartman''s moving text, which gets straight to the heart of Easter, with wonderfully evocative pictures that shimmer with mystery and miracle. Praise for "The Easter Angels": "Presents a magical yet accessible approach to the concept of resurrection." -TES Primary Praise for Sophy Williams: "Prestigious illustrator Sophy Williams creates a detailed and vibrant world."-The Guardian

When Goat starts at a new school he''s in for a big surprise. No one has told him about Troll, the school bully. But then--Troll hasn''t heard about Goat''s bigger brothers.

A simple retelling of the Old Testament story of Daniel''s unswerving faith in God, even in a den of lions.

Gentle retelling of the Biblical story of Noah.

Part of the Storyteller Tales series, this title contains some of master storyteller Bob Hartman''s best-loved folk and traditional tales. The contents are derived from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book and The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales, and this collection contains more than half a dozen folk tales from around the world.

A man gives a chicken to kind old Father Gregory, who dreams that someone else needs it more than he. And so the chicken goes from person to person until it comes back to the beginning, so "that each one gave, each one received, and all were blessed."

Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.

When a hippo plants himself firmly in the village rice field, the villagers and the mayor do their best to convince him to move on. Seeing that aggressive means are not the solution to the monster of a problem, a monk uses gentle words to solve a big problem. Full-color illustrations.

On Christmas Eve at Granny Mae''s house, Kevin''s family finds itself enacting a unique Nativity pageant and, in the process, discovering wonderful things about Christmas and families.

These three read-aloud stories with a message include: Johnny Thumbs, a story about humility; Aunt Mabel''s Table, a story about good manners; and Jessica Jacobs Did What? shares the importance of asking for help.

Discussion topics and a prayer accompany the stories of fifteen saints, including St. Nicholas, St. Marcella, St. Brigid, St. Cuthbert, St. Stanislas, St. Louis, and St. Zita.

This street atlas of London contains a large amount of detail, with land use clearly colour coded to aid use. It includes thousands of updates and has involved extensive and exhaustive research on the ground. It incorporates mapping at four different scales, ranging from route planning maps to large-scale central area maps.

This is a retelling of a familiar Bible story which includes the Bethlehem shepherds'' encounter with the angels.

Although Daniel and his father don''t always see eye to eye, the day they both witness Jesus healing the sick brings them close together.

What do you do for the birthday of a king? This moving story of the birth of Jesus fills little ones with awe as the enchanting read-aloud rhythms and beautiful, full-color illustrations take them to the very heart of this well-known Bible event.

A retelling in verse of the Old Testament story about baby Moses and his sister Miriam.

With the help of his great-uncle, a former preacher and vaudeville star, a young boy gains enough confidence to perform in the school talent show.

Part of the What Was It Like? Bible Stories series. What was it like on the morning of the world? Open this wonderful book to discover the wonder of God''s creation. The lavish, full-color illustrations and lively read-aloud thythms will take readers and listeners away to a long-ago place.

Marvel with kids at Jesus, the promised and reigning King, as you walk through the amazing story of God’s everlasting kingdom. As they begin to step out into the world, show kids the glory of being part of God’s everlasting kingdom and belonging to Jesus, the promised and reigning King. This beautiful storybook Bible, by beloved author Bob Hartman, is illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, the artist behind the best-selling storybook The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross. The illustrations feature compelling, dramatic, memorable imagery as the storytelling traces the theme of kingship and God’s kingdom throughout Scripture. Kids will encounter the goodness, grandeur, and power of God as they enjoy 70 engaging and faithfully told Bible stories spanning Creation to Revelation. They’ll discover what it means to live as God’s people, in God’s kingdom, under Christ’s rule. As they read the great story of the Scriptures, kids will meet the Creator King, the rejected King, the promise-keeping King, and then finally Jesus, God the King on earth. And they''ll see how Jesus brings a wonderful new kingdom for all who trust and follow him. Perfect for reading aloud to young children and for independent reading by older children. Each story references which Bible passages are being retold so your family can dig deeper into God’s word.