Jon: 3174 books
St. Francis of Assisi
His Life, Teachings, and Practice (The Essential Wisdom Library)
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2019
An introduction to St. Francis's life and his most profound teachings of faith
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most venerated Christian figures, and his profound teachings, deep love of nature, and commitment to simplicity have resonated with generations of followers. St. Francis of Assisi,...
by Jon Balserak
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
In this Very Short Introduction, Jon Balserak explores major ideas associated with the Calvinist system of thought. Beginning during the Protestant Reformation in cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, Calvinismâalso known as Reformed Theologyâspread rapidly throughout Europe and the New World,...
by Jon Voyles
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2012
God taught me through faith and fitness how to overcome and to excel through life’s battles. The most amazing part about this is, YOU can too!
Guys Read: My Parents Give My Bedroom to a Biker
A Short Story from Guys Read: Funny Business
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2011
This all started when Steve wouldn’t take out the trash. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
New World Faiths
Religion in Colonial America
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2007
Many people believe that the piety of the Pilgrims typified early American religion. However, by the 1730s Catholics, Jews, and Africans had joined Native Americans, Puritans, and numerous other Protestants in the colonies. Jon Butler launches his narrative with a description of the state of religious...
Jesus Prom Study Guide
Life Gets Fun When You Love People Like God Does
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2014
Jesus loved verbs. He loved action words such as *live, come, rest, learn, hear, give, go *and even die. So wouldn’t it make sense that the people who claim to follow Jesus would love the same words that Jesus loved?
Unfortunately, somewhere along the way someone tried to make the word...
by Jon Gower
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2012
The Story of Wales is a vibrant portrait of 30,000 years of power, identity and politics. Revisiting major turning points in Welsh history, from its earliest settlements to the present day, Jon Gower re-examines the myths and misconceptions about this glorious country, revealing a people who have...
by Jon Copley
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2013
Follow recent expeditions exploring undersea volcanic vents in the Cayman Trough, including the first manned mission to the deepest known vents, more than three miles down on the ocean floor, in search of new species and the future of our own.
by Jon Manchip White
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Drawing on a wealth of archeological evidence, author Jon Manchip White presents a remarkably accurate picture of Egyptian life throughout dynastic times — from the end of the third millennium to the Greek occupation in 330 BC. Because social conditions changed little during these 3,000 years, readers...
by Jon Weisman
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
With traditions, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Dodgers fan should know. This guide to all things Dodgers covers the team’s history in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, the incredible legacy of Jackie Robinson, memories from Ebbets...
Brothers in Arms
Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers' Extraordinary Pitching Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2018
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards...
This Is Your Brain on Sports
The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry, and What We Can Learn from the T-Shirt Cannon
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2016
This is Your Brain on Sports is the book for sports fans searching for a deeper understanding of the games they watch and the people who play them. Sports Illustrated executive editor and bestselling author L. Jon Wertheim teams up with Tufts psychologist Sam Sommers to take readers on a wild ride...
The Athlete
Greatness, Grace and the Unprecedented Life of Charlie Ward
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
It takes a once-in-a-generation athlete to win a national championship as a quarterback for Florida State, reach the Elite Eight as a point guard for his school, and then go on to become a starting guard for the New York Knicks in an NBA Finals. Yes, Charlie Ward’s athletic accomplishments truly...
by Jon E. Lewis
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
No one sees clearer than an individual whose life is hanging by the finger tips on the edge of an abyss.
Probing the furthest reaches of human daring and endurance, here are 28 of the great first-hand accounts of extreme mountaineering, from legendary names.
Featuring:
·Heinrich...