Wonder English

“I’ve always felt that the term fairy tale doesn’t quite capture the essence of these stories,” writes Emily Urquhart. “I prefer the term wonder tale, which is Irish in origin, for its suggestion of awe coupled with narrative. In a way, this is most of our stories.” In this startlingly original essay collection, Urquhart reveals the truths that underlie our imaginings: what we see in our heads when we read, how the sight of a ghost can heal, how the entrance to the underworld can be glimpsed in an oil painting or a winter storm—or the onset of a loved one’s dementia.

I fell in love with Jackson Moreno in hell, the only two survivors trapped in a catastrophic tunnel collapse. But when rescue comes, I discover he has secrets darker than I could have guessed. He disappears from my life as quickly as he came, and I can’t afford to chase after him when I have to raise my daughter alone. I fell in love with Jackson Moreno six years later, on a bright summer afternoon, cleaning the lobby of a small-town bank. But he’s still running, and I’m struggling to keep my little family afloat.

When a coven of dark warlocks killed Seth Tanner's brother, Seth became a man driven by vengeance. He never expected to fall head over heels in love with the witches' next intended victim. Evan Malone didn't believe the supernatural was real until Seth swept in with his magic and motorcycle to save him from being the next sacrifice. Now they've gone on the road together, hunting the rest of the coven while they figure out how to keep the white-hot bond between them.

How do we know who goes to heaven? Will we have bodies? Will we recognize other people, such as our friends and family? What does having a future in heaven mean for us while still here on earth? In The Non-Prophet’s Guide™ to Heaven, author Todd Hampson answers these questions and many more with faithful explorations of what Scripture reveals about heaven. As you embark on this spirited adventure, you will encounter historical understandings of heaven and a deep dive into what the Bible really says.

Above all gifts, the Mass and the Eucharist are the Trinity’s greatest blessings to us. In this luminous guide, Sr. Mary Ann Fatula invites you to sit at the feet of the saints and rediscover the treasures of these Sacred Mysteries. Drawing on the wisdom of beloved saints, you’ll learn to rest in Christ’s true presence, grow in recollection, and savor the countless graces the Lord pours out at Mass and in Eucharistic adoration — healing, strength, and the hope of eternal joy.

From the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, an enlightening and personal journey into the practice of groundbreaking science “[Giorgio Parisi is] an extraordinary scientist.” —Carlo Rovelli With In a Flight of Starlings, celebrated physicist Giorgio Parisi guides us through his unorthodox...

What animal lives the longest? What animal has the biggest eyes? Listen to this book to find out!

Kadijah Carrie—aka KC—is obsessed with roller skating. When its revival goes viral on the internet, she shows her parents and friends all the cool videos and tricks she can find. Then Kadijah discovers the world of roller speed skating, and she is determined to take part in a local speed skating tournament. But there's a tiny problem . . . Kadijah doesn't know how to skate. Will the help of her friends and a stint at a fast-food drive-in get Kadijah up to speed for the race, or will she wipe out?

Wee Three is guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, and remember the days of your own youth. It is highly entertaining for both children and adults and will delight the listener with simple verses. If you enjoyed A.A. Milne or Robert Louis Stevenson’s children’s verses, you are sure to love this collection.

Read by the author. In this captivating follow-up to the bestselling kids' devotionals Indescribable and How Great Is Our God, discover more mind-blowing, faith-building scientific facts and biblical truths about the wonder of God's creation from author, speaker, and founder of the Passion...

As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man - who first achieved fame in his early twenties - is inextricably bound to his mythic status.

What is it about the cat that captivates the creative imagination? No other creature has inspired so many authors to take pen to page. Mystery, horror, science fiction, and fantasy stories have all been written about cats.

Over 30 tales from the Iroquois depicting Native American Indian life, fables, children’s stories, and fairy tales. Anyone who likes to hear stories around the campfire will enjoy these fables and tales from the Iroquois. Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Explorers, and anyone interested in the traditions of the American Indian tribes.

What if heaven wasn't just meant to be experienced after we die? What if heaven can be enjoyed here on earth—right now? Through story and conversations with Jesus, best-selling author Andrew Farley reveals how much you can take in the beauty of heaven no matter what your circumstances. With insight firmly rooted in the reality of pain and suffering in his own life, Andrew assures you that heaven is not merely some pie-in-the-sky dream for the future - it is now.

Master naturalist Nancy Lawson takes listeners on a fascinating tour of the vibrant web of nature outside our back door—where animals and plants perceive and communicate using marvelous sensory abilities we are only beginning to understand. Organized into chapters investigating each of their five senses, Lawson's exploration reveals a remarkable world of interdependent creatures with amazing capabilities.

Percy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders! Jack, Marco, Cass, and Aly’s quest to find the seven magic orbs buried beneath each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World has hit a perilous snag. King Uhla’ar has...

Percy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders! The Curse of the King is the fourth book in a five-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis. This sequel to The Tomb of Shadows, Lost in Babylon, and The Colossus Rises chronicles the...

In twenty-two wonderfully articulate essays, Barbara Kingsolver raises her voice in praise of nature, family, literature, and the joys of everyday life while examining the genesis of war, violence, and poverty in our world From the author of High Tide in Tucson, comes Small Wonder, a new...

An award-winning author and photographer returns to the Arctic to document the effects of climate change. Forty years ago, the park ranger Jon Waterman took his first journey into the Alaskan Arctic, to the Noatak headwaters. He was astonished by the abundant wildlife, the strange landscape, and...

At twenty-one, Noodle is done being America's little sweetheart. Once a beloved child star, she's now desperate to escape the glittering image forced upon her and discover who she is as a woman. Her ultimate dream? To pour her soul into music and finally sing on her own terms. But carving out a new identity is messy, especially under the relentless gaze of a public that refuses to let her grow up.