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Theological schools are often led by teachers with minimal administrative experience or training. Excellence in Theological Education is designed to help leaders of theological schools, especially within the Majority World, to affirm the excellence of their own training institutions, and where excellence...

Meet figure skating's biggest star: Yuna Kim. The Korean trailblazer produced two legendary performances at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games to win the gold medal in convincing fashion. Yuna Kim: Ice Queen, the second book in the SkateStars series, uncovers the compelling story of how the beloved...

The world fell in love with U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin at the 2012 London Olympics. Winning four gold medals and one bronze, the 17-year-old gained fans for her amazing athletic skills, remarkable sportsmanship and a genuinely warm personality. Referring to the water as her second home, the beloved...

Unemployed ranch hand Jim Dailey only wants some matches when he rides up to a store in Willow Grove, Kansas on a dusty, fateful summer day. What he gets when he steps inside, though, is anything but. Faced with two bloodthirsty outlaws and no other choice, Dailey pulls his six-shooter… and sets...

Get ready to chase your dreams after reading this thrilling children’s biography on Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. A terrific source for a book report, Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lights Up tells the inspiring life story of the role model’s transformation from a young boy with Broadway dreams to one of today's most respected artists.  

A book for young readers, Mary Lou Retton: America’s Sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in United States history. Discover how a young girl from West Virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics’ all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. Includes beautiful illustrations, anecdotes from her personal life and career highlights.

At the 2012 London Olympics, Aly Raisman captured more gymnastics medals than any other American woman.In all, the perseverant athlete earned two gold medals and one silver medal. Aly’s impressive accomplishment turned her into an overnight celebrity leading to several endorsement offers and a high-profile...

On August 2, 2012, American Gabby Douglas won the Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medal while also capturing the hearts of the world. Packed with beautiful, colorful illustrations, The Day Gabby Douglas Won Gold will surely inspire young readers as they relive the moment when the gymnast’s dream came true.

The 11th installment of GymnStars profiles USA’s Final Five, the acclaimed gymnastics squad that earned team gold in record-setting fashion at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The award-winning children’s biography series features chapters on Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian,...

Ladies Figure Skating: the premiere event at the Olympic Games. In February of 2010, Vancouver plays Olympic host as determined athletes make their run for their place in history. Among those athletes will be Canada's Joannie Rochette, a six-time Canadian champion and reigning World silver medalist,...

Meet Baseball's Most Dominant Pitcher! Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Clayton Kershaw already had big-league dreams. From an early age, the talented phenom received much praise for his commanding pitching skills. By the time the hard-working athlete reached high school, the legendary Los Angeles...

All-Star, Gold Glove Winner and Silver Slugger! Outfielder Matt Kemp is one of the most successful players in Los Angeles Dodgers history. A five-tool player, the star athlete excels at hitting for average, power, baserunning, throwing, and fielding. He is also one of the most respected and beloved...

Against unbelievable odds, Sloane Stephens rebounded from a serious injury to win the 2017 US Open. Her astounding comeback stunned and captivated the sports world. Now young readers can learn all about the newest superstar of tennis. Filled with exciting photographs, Sloane Stephens: A Children’s...

Every four years, cities and villages all over the globe come to a standstill to watch the most passionate sporting spectacle on earth: football’s World Cup. A TV audience of 260 million people watched the World Cup final between Italy and France in 2006. The audience around the world for the games...