New Releases by Dave Jackson

Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. II is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: John Bunyan, John Newton, Jim Elliot, Florence Nightingale, Watchman Nee, and Corrie ten Boom.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume II in a series of four Hero Tales originally published by Bethany House Publishers and is now republished by Castle Rock Creative

Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. III is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: Billy Graham, Louis Palau, Mother Theresa, Brother Andrew, Lottie Moon, Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume II in a series of four Hero Tales originally published by Bethany House Publishers and is now republished by Castle Rock Creative

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When Annabelle Fortune, the fastest gunslinger in the wild west, inadvertently stops a stranger from attacking a train - and he wears a suit that enables him to fly! - the government believes she''s the only one to have witnessed the Locomotive Reaper and survived to tell the tale. Promising to find out what he can about her missing father, the Director of the Secret Service persuades Annie to swear in. Too soon, her detested nickname re-stakes its claim. Partnered with Beau Slokam, whose penchant for gambling leads them straight to the Doom Gang, Misfortune Annie guides the smooth-talking Southerner in a chase through the Rockies, with her Cheyenne friend, Wontoa, rounding out their unlikely trio. When Annie again meets the Locomotive Reaper, his gadgetry proves far more advanced - and deadly - than even top scientists could have imagined.

BLINDED BY THE SHINING PATH, Introducing Romulo Saune -- Bandits are a regular threat to the small Peruvian village Alfredo Garcia lives in. Government protection is scarce and the police never enforce the law. So the village men take it upon themselves to defend their village, but return unsuccessful when Alfredo''s father is killed. Rico, Alfredo''s brother, joins the Communist Shining Path guerrillas hoping to avenge their father''s death. But the terrorists prove to be more dangerous than the bandits they promised to protect the villaters from, and it''s not long before they begin killing followers of Jesus Christ, too. When Alfredo also becomes involved with the guerrillas, he is forced to prove his loyalty or be considered a deserter and risk death. His orders are to kill the evangelist, Pastor Romulo Saune, but when his mission fails, Alfredo begins asking harder questions. CAN SOMETHING GOOD COME FROM SOMETHING SO BAD?"

DRAWN BY A CHINA MOON, Introducing Lottie Moon -- "Dear Mollie, You can''t believe what is happening here in China. . . ." Actually, what Mollie can''t believe is that her best friend, Ida, and her family left Virginia to live in a "heathen" country. What about marrying handsome Southern husbands? Going to women''s college together? However, Mollie''s frustration slowly turns to fascination as Ida''s letters describe her exciting life among the Chinese-sea worms for supper, wearing men''s pants, Chinese New Year, and helping with the amazing missionary work of Lottie Moon. But as the years go by, China endures war, disease, and rebellion, and Molly becomes more and more worried about Ida. Realizing that each letter she receives could be the last, Mollie wants to help her beloved pen pal. But how . . . and at what price? Helping her friend means changing her life...forever!

THE GOLD MINERS'' RESCUE, Introducing Sheldon Jackson -- As Adam Christian graduates from the famous Sitka Industrial and Training School, he dreams of one day becoming famous-like Dr. Sheldon Jackson, who started the school. The last thing Adam wants to do is return to his dull life in northern Alaska, so he asks Dr. Jackson if he can join him on his 1897 expedition to the Yukon to rescue hundreds of starving gold miners. Surprisingly, Dr. Jackson agrees, and eager to say good-bye to his home and his people, Adam sets off on what he hopes will be the adventure of a lifetime. But the excitement and fame Adam seeks soon are swallowed up in trials that not even the hardy young boy is prepared to face. Disaster seems to strike at every turn when they try to bring a herd of reindeer from Norway all the way to the Yukon in an effort to help the troubled miners. Will they reach the men before it''s too late? Help is on the way, but will it be in time?

DEFEAT OF THE GHOST RIDERS, Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune -- Eight-year-old Celeste Key is a mischievous girl who often gets herself into trouble. When her father''s blacksmith shop is burned to the ground by the Ku Klux Klan in 1904, the family decides they must leave town before someone gets killed. They move to Florida, where a woman named Mary McLeod Bethune offers them schooling for their children. Mary has started a school for black children-one of the first in the United States. Celeste is sent to Mary''s school against her will but soon finds herself enjoying what she''s learning. Everything seems to be going well-until men with white hoods over their heads burn a cross on the school property. Celeste is terrified of the Klan because of what happened in Georgia, yet Mary is a stubborn woman who refuses to let them intimidate her. Celeste wants to believe the Klan can be defeated, but will their threats turn into burning more than crosses? Freedom in a new state, but will it come with a price?

THE THIEVES OF TYBURN SQUARE, Introducing Elizabeth Fry -- Betsey and Loren Maxwell are on their own in early nineteenth-century England after their mother is deported to New South Wales for stealing two silver candlesticks. Faced with few options, the young Maxwells are forced to live and work in a gloomy London workhouse. Betsey and her brother have a terrible time enduring the harsh treatment and strict rules of the workhouse overseers. Then Loren sees an opportunity to escape, and the pair soon find themselves back on the dangerous streets of London-with only a stolen pouch of money to support them. Their new life takes a disastrous turn when Betsey and Loren are jailed for pickpocketing in Tyburn Square. Betsey is terrified that she''ll never see her brother or mother again, but a visit from a kind Quaker woman named Elizabeth Fry gives her courage. Can this compassionate prison reformer save Betsey and her brother from the gallows in Tyburn Square? Alone and in prison with no one to turn to . . .

DANGER ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE: Introducing D.L. Moody -- Fourteen-year-old Casey Watkins wants nothing more than to escape his family''s dreary, bare-bones life in the Philadelphia of 1893. When he learns of an opening in Adam Forepaugh''s Circus, it seems like the perfect escape, and he convinces his mother and sister to join with him. Then "The Flying Eugenes," a family of trapeze artists, offer Casey a role in their death-defying act, and he is elated. Flying on the trapeze is more exciting than he ever dreamed! The pressure is on-Casey has only a few weeks to learn the act before the circus arrives in Chicago in time for the famous World''s Fair. Once in Chicago, the boy is fascinated by D. L. Moody, the dynamic evangelist who preaches to standing-room-only crowds in the circus Big Top Sunday mornings. Casey never imagined that church could be more popular than the circus! But then a dangerous accident leaves him paralyzed with fear, and he runs to Moody looking for a way out. Will the evangelist be able to help him? The circus is counting on him . . . what if he falls?

His friendship with Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit-rider evangelist, enables thirteen-year-old Gil to pursue his dream of locating his mother who was kidnapped by the Sauk Indians during the War of 1812.

THE BETRAYER''S FORTUNE Introducing Menno Simons Adriaen Wens was frightened-for his own life and for his mother''s. In 1543, many Christians in northeastern Europe were suffering cruel persecution, even execution, for following the beliefs of Menno Simons, the leader of a group called the Anabaptists. When Adriaen''s mother was arrested, he had to flee during the night with Menno, knowing that to stay in the city would mean his own arrest. Soon after, Adriaen discovered there was a reward of a hundred gold pieces for the capture of Menno Simons. With so much gold, Adriaen could free his mother and rescue his family from the city! But could he turn in the underground church leader, even if it meant the man''s execution? If Adriaen betrays the leader, his family will go free!

LISTEN FOR THE WHIPPOORWILL Introducing Harriet Tubman Living as a slave with her family on an old Maryland plantation in 1853, twelve-year-old Rosebud Jackson had been helping her mother with the cooking for the Big House as long as she could remember. Rosebud''s world seemed like an endless pile of pots and pans to wash, food to prepare, and bread to bake. Her father worked long days in the fields while her fifteen-year-old brother Isaac was the stable boy. But when a series of tragedies strikes, Rosebud is left alone and very afraid. Her only hope is that the words of her father will come true: "Just listen for the whippoorwill." When the harvest season is over, this sound will be her signal to follow in a desperate attempt to escape her cruel slavery. On the darkest of nights, Rosebud will meet the mysterious person the slaves called "Moses," who will lead her and other slaves on a harrowing journey toward the North on the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman, known as "Moses," was also an escaped slave and became famous for leading bands of runaways on their dangerous passage to Canada. Will rosebud be able to keep up? Does Harriet Tubman know the way?

SPY FOR THE NIGHT RIDERS Introducing Martin Luther Karl Schumacher was fifteen when he came to the German city of Wittenberg in 1520 seeking an education. He had been very fortunate that the esteemed university professor Doctor Martin Luther, had taken him into his household as a servant. Luther''s promise of tutoring Karl in exchange for his labor was the chance of a lifetime-until a poster on the church door declared his master a heretic! Karl is asked to travel with Doctor Luther to appear before the emperor''s Imperial Council in the city of Worms. Will his life be at stake as well as Luther''s? And who is the mysterious young lady who shadows their trip? Could she be a spy for Luther''s enemy, Doctor Eck? Or might the night riders be secret supporters of Luther? With danger lurking on every side, who can Karl trust?

As one of the most well-respected basketball players in the world, LeBron James has become almost synonymous with basketball. His career has been easily one of the most impressive of all-time, and the landmarks and achievements he has been able to get throughout that career is just outstanding. Simple, interesting, fun and easy to read for kids, this book contains all you need to know and to learn from LeBron James- The Greatest. After reading this book, you will know exactly why there are such quotes about him: "I believe LeBron James would start on any NBA team today." -NBA and college great Bill Walton "He''s not intimidated by anyone. He has that swagger that most of the great ones have." -Former Cavaliers coach Paul Silas "Forget the talent and the athletic ability, it''s his maturity that''s light-years ahead." -Celtics head coach Doc Rivers "I fantasize about LeBron''s ability. He is the best player I have ever seen at this age." -Hall of Famer Rick Barry and so much, much more... Get this book now and enjoy the journey!

Inspirational stories of men and women throughout history who lived, sacrificed, and many who died for their faith.

Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Philadelphia Phillies is a beginner''s history of the Phillies, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Philadelphia 76ers is a beginner''s history of the NBA''s Philadelphia 76ers. Beginning with the franchise''s early years, readers will experience the team''s highest and lowest moments, meet the team''s best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the team''s story. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the 76ers, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Famous Bible translator William Tyndale paves the way for this new collection of Trailblazers heroes. In addition to Tyndale, the third volume includes Civil War hero Frederick Douglass, missionaries to China Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth and Gladys Aylward, and martyred pilot missionary Nate Saint.

The second Trailblazers collection presents missionary to India Amy Carmichael as well as missionary to China Hudson Taylor, Moravian missionary David Zeisberger, Gospel Recordings founder Joy Ridderhof, and Peruvian pastor Rómulo Sauñe.

In addition to renowned Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman, the first Trailblazers collection also introduces readers to Salvation Army founders William and Catherine Booth, Liberian prince Samuel Morris, Native American chief Spokane Garry, and Ugandan bishop Festo Kivengere.

A gritty, urban novel set in the streets of Chicago with strong messages of second chances and unconditional love.

Trailblazer Books makes history exciting and relevant for both boys and girls. Mehdi Ksara, a Muslim boy in Morocco, collects items he finds among the foreigners living in his village. He knows he risks his parents'' wrath by treasuring the pictures of Jesus given to him by missionary Maude Cary. Will the missionary''s God save Mehdi when his pictures are discovered?

This astonishing book tells the true story of two lives, two paths and two spiritual forces that crossed one fateful day. No Random Act is a tribute to one honorable man who died a martyr''s death, an expos of hate groups, and a compelling wake-up call to the spiritual realities behind the headlines.

Timeless Lessons for Families From Great Christians of the Past Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales: Volume IV is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: C. S. Lewis Joy Ridderhof Ricky and Sherialyn Byrdsong William J. Seymour John and Betty Stam William Wilberforce Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales: Volume IV is an ideal way to introduce children ages six to twelve to historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.

A Trailblazer Book on the life of noted African-American George Washington Carver. This fictionalized biography shows his mission in helping families carve a life of their own.

Thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-12) to Christian heroes of the past. Jerry Newman doesn''t mean to keep getting into trouble -- it just sort of happens. But when a practical joke goes wrong, burning down a church in his small east Texas town, Jerry''s widowed mother quickly sends him to live with his journalist uncle in Los Angeles. Jerry is secretly pleased -- not only to avoid being punished for his crime but also to live in California...the end of the earth! On the night before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Jerry and his uncle go to investigate a popular warehouse church in Los Angeles. There, they hear a man predict the coming quake. But Jerry is even more impressed by the powerful preacher, William Seymour, and by the hundreds of blacks and whites worshipping and praying together in strange "tongues". Jerry wants to believe Seymour''s message, but will he do so when it means confessing his dangerous secret?

Using basketball as a metaphor, Byrdsong presents a parenting strategy built around themes such as "Home Court Advantage, " "The Dream Team--Your Kids, " and "Rules of the Game."

Twelve-year-old Alastair, a son of Christian missionaries on the Philippine Islasnd of Palawan, finds a way for Joy Ridderhof to record the gospels in the native language.