New Releases by Kevin Johnson

Our high school students read about the people in the Bible who followed Jesus, but it''s hard for them to understand what it would look like for them to follow Jesus today. Follow will help students explore God''s Word and discover how a man who lived 2,000 years ago can impact their lives today and for all eternity.

Following up on his well-received bibliography of first edition sources for American film noir of the 1940s, Kevin Johnson''s new bibliography The Dark Page II explores the second half of the classic American period, covering the years 1950-1965. Ground rules for noir style were by this time firmly established in Hollywood, and new techniques and themes had emerged, including location shooting and documentary-style storytelling, the incorporation of social issues into storylines, the final years of the Production Code''s stranglehold on film content, and the influence of the style on Westerns, melodramas, and even science fiction. Importantly too, this era would see many of Hollywood''s finest writers and directors blacklisted, jailed, or exiled as a result of McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities hearings.The literary sources that informed this era evolved as well, with Hollywood taking a greater interest in the surprisingly literate novels that were being published as paid-by-the-word paperback originals, as well as hardcover titles being released by obscure and often short-lived publishers. The influence of the film industry on the book industry was felt in turn, with stories being snatched up as film options as soon as they first appeared in magazines and newspapers, sometimes resulting in a book publication that would never have occurred otherwise.The Dark Page II is an essential volume in a continuing series of references that are projected to cover American screwball comedies, European film noir, and American crime films and dramas of the late 1960s and 1970s. Full-color photos of each first edition are featured, as well as bibliographical points for each book and a bounty of factual information surrounding both the origins of the books and their subsequent film adaptations.

The disconnect between national rhetoric, the law, and public policy.

This book is a "must have" for parents who have ever heard the words, "Are we there yet?" "3,000 Questions to Ask on a Road Trip" turns an annoying habit into fun, providing hours of entertainment for the entire family.

Tragic confrontations at schools throughout the past two decades are striking evidence that teens need help and training in peaceful conflict resolution. God knows each conflict a teen goes through--with their families, friends, and teachers--and he is in control. In this student edition of The Peacemaker, Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson show teens, youth leaders, parents, and pastors, how they can apply biblical principles to conflict situations, allowing for forgiveness and reconciliation instead of hatred or violence. With an approachable style that treats teens with respect, this much-needed resource can be used individually or as part of a small group or youth group study.

Lenten Lessons provides a fresh approach to studying the lectionary scriptures for each Sunday during the Lenten season. On the journey toward the remembrance of Christ''s death, burial, and resurrection, readers are inspired to study the scriptures in preparation for the corporate worship experience at their churches on Sunday. This preparation facilitates a Lenten discipline of daily prayer and allows for a more thorough understanding of the scriptures when worshipping in community.

This new series from Youth Specialties will help you take your junior highers through the basics of life, from Jesus to friends to prayer. Discipleship books for junior highers that aren''t deadly!

For every real treasure, there''s a map, a piece of paper that tells you exactly how to get to the good stuff. Here''s the amazing part: you probably already have a copy of the treasure map that points you to God. This map that points you straight to Him probably sits on your bookshelf or by your bed.The step-by-step directions you need to find the greatest treasure ever are contained in a book that you probably already own. This book is the Bible. Think about it: If you had a map showing the location of buried jewels and gold, you would work hard to figure out how the map could lead you to that treasure. You would press your nose up close to the map and move your eyes from corner to corner to corner to corner. You would study the map. No, not exactly the kind of studying you do at school, but the intense attention you give to things you love and enjoy. When you poke your nose into God''s map, the Bible, and study it, you will come to understand its biggest point?that you can know Jesus as your Savior and friend and enjoy the great life He has planned for you. God is the greatest treasure you can ever find, and He''s given you a map to get to Him-an exciting map that you need to understand, trust, and follow. Do you want to find the really good stuff? Then let''s go on a treasure hunt

A young woman is found one evening on a residential street in critical condition. Her subsequent death remains a mystery; the only key to what happened is an assistive device found on her. Mara McEdwards, a third generation detective, is assigned to the case. In no time, she is swept into a new world she has never heard of. A world where communication is silent and challenges await her. At the same time Mara struggles to search for clues, an explosive campaign of terror grips the heart of the cochlear implant industry. Mara McEdwards finds herself in a desperate race against time to catch the suspects, a ruthless psychopath and a sinister terrorist. Her mission comes to a climactic and shocking conclusion.

The Missions Trip Prep Kit is an easy-to-use resource--including a leader''s guide and 5 student books that offers several options designed for training and preparing either middle schoolers or high schoolers for short-or long-term missions projects.

Children need answers to tough questions too. In $lt;Iu003eChildren Demand a Verdict,$lt;/Iu003eJosh provides clear answers to 77 tough questions kids ask about God, his Word, faith, death, heaven, and hell.

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