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When There Are No Easy Answers ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on July 25, 2016
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About the book:

Christians often assume they’re equipped to deal with tragedy if it enters their lives, but like most people, think it never really will. What happens, then, when we follow God’s will to the best of our abilities and heartbreak strikes? Do we mean it when we implore “Have Thine own way, Lord” or does that only apply in times of blessings or small, manageable hurts?

Our Review:

This is an awesome book! Feinberg has outdone himself with thinking outside the box! I loved reading this book. Not only did it answer questions I have been asking myself but it opened my eyes to a different way of thinking about things that may happen in my life and/or the lives of others. Again, another great read from Kregel Publications!

For more information on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/busqueda?txt=easy%20answers

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The Cantaloupe Theif ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on July 18, 2016
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About the book:

Branigan Powers knows a good story when she sees onemdashand the ten-year-old cold case of wealthy Alberta Grambling Resnick’s murder definitely makes the cut. Resnick was stabbed in her home after she let it slip that she was planning to change her will. There are plenty of suspects in the death of the matriarch of the town’s founding family, but the killer has never been caught.

Our Review:

This is a Branigan Powers Mystery. I admit I have never read any Branigan Powers Mysteries before….but it is not necessary… this novel stands alone! Like all good mysteries this one is suspensful and full of drama! It is a great read for mystery lovers! This novel is not only riviting but is a great read because of the setting and characters beautifully penned by Deb Richardson-Moore. The author created a beautiful world for her novel! Do not delay pick up a copy today!

For more information on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/busqueda?txt=thief

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Lethal Harvest ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on July 6, 2016
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In order to save the president’s life, a brilliant embryologist– the president’s nephew–made a “devil’s bargain” with a secret group of federal agents. But Tim Sullivan’s illegal genetic manipulations of human embryos place everyone he knows at risk. Before he can finish his work, a freakish accident kills him and leaves only troubling questions behind.

Our Revew:

This is a great read! It is tough to put down once you start reading … very riviting! I liked how the author’s wove the tale into modern day society. This is one book you will want to pick up and read!

For more information on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/busqueda?txt=lethal

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My Toddler Bible ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on May 16, 2016
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Fans of Chris Embleton-Hall’s cheerfully distinctive artwork will be eager to see this new Bible! Twenty stories–nine from the Old Testament and eleven from the New–are retold in a concise and friendly manner in a rounded, easy-to-read font. Very, very bright, and very, very fun!

Our Review:

We love this toddler Bible it is very engaging and colorful! My children love the artwork. I loe that my older children can easily read to the young ones. It is also so engaging that my little ones love to pick it up and look at the pictures!

For more infromation on this publication visit: http://www.kregel.com/childrens-bibles-and-reference/my-toddler-bible/

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If You Were Me and Lived in…. ~ Series Installment Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 25, 2016
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IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN … : A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World, is the latest exciting new children’s series of children’s books from Carole P. Roman. Roman takes young readers all over the globe to explore different countries and cultures. With each book covering a different nation, Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined. Focusing on what life would be like for children if they were to live in another city or country, she examines the diversity around the world and the value possessed by each different culture. Think of the series as a children’s version of the travel Channel that is filled with entertaining and educational facts.

We reviewed two more exciting books in Carole P. Roman’s series

IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN … EGYPT

In short we are in love with this series! What a wonderful way to introduce young children to cultural diversity. The text of the books are simple yet powerful. We liked that the book was written for children … I did not have to summarize or paraphrase information because the text was outside of their knowledge grasp…what a plus! The vibrant illustrations were also a plus. My children not only loved listening and learning but took the book after we were done reading just to look at the pictures.

Wow! What an excellent read! This is such a lovely book and we look forward to the next installment of the series!

For more information about the author or her books please visit www.carolproman.comThese books and the entire series can be found on Amazon.com

About the Author:

Award winning author Carole P. Roman is a formaer teacher turned businesswoman. She has successfully run a family business with he husband. Her most favorite job is being a grandmother to her many grandchildren. She currently lives on Long Island with her husband.

Her first book, “Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life” has been named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2012 as well garnered the star of remarkable merit and was just named as one of Children’s Indy Best – The Pinnacle Award of 2013. “Strangers on the High Seas” was named Readers Views Kids Award ~ Best Children’s Book of the Year.

You can visit Carole’s website to find more about her and her books at caroleproman.com

You can find this book and ALL of Carole’s books on Amazon.com

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Being a Captain is Hard Work ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 23, 2016
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Another great installment from the Captain No Beard Series by Carol P Roman!

What a great book! Our children just love reading about the Captain No Beard adventures! We (the parents) love the valuable life lessons that the book series teachers our children!

In this installment Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won’t listen when Mongo predicts a storm or Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough. What’s a crew to do with a stubborn, know-it-all captain? Will they convince the captain he is barreling headlong into danger, or will Captain No Beard jeopardize both his safety and the crew’s with his single-minded determination to go where he wants?

About the Author:

You can visit Carole’s website to find more about her and her books at caroleproman.com

You can find this book and ALL of Carole’s books on Amazon.com

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Cave Kiddos: A Sunny Day ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 19, 2016
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Cave Kiddos is a fun book about four Paleolithic children who share the experience of developing and learning important words and concepts. Join Alk, Haha, Lala, and Zee as they discover the world around them.

Our Review: This book is geared toward the preschool age set. However, the book is very cute and my older children enjoyed reading it to the younger ones! THe characters are very cute and likable. The idea I liked best within the book is that the cave children sound out words … and this makes the book interactive … letting the readers sound out the words too! This is a great way to engage children while learning to read!

This book can be found on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Cave-Kiddos-Eric-Jay-Cash/dp/152324450X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458312768&sr=8-1&keywords=cave+kiddos

About the Author:

Eric Jay Cash became facinated with speech and developmental learning when he worked with his children who are both delayed speakers. He lives in a cave on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and two cave kiddos.

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Still Restless ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on March 7, 2016
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About the Book:

Many things prevent us from allowing God to be the manager of our lives. For some, it’s a longing for social justice they don’t see Him bringing about. Others fear losing more than they would gain. Still others have been wounded and believe a God of love would have stopped the hurt from happening. In response, we create our own kingdoms, attempting to organize life to get what we want. The problem is that we are not truly equipped to run our world well, no matter how hard we try.

Still Restless relates good news: God has always had time for honest seekers, even when they have hard questions or objections for Him. The proof is in the life of Christ. Jesus met for one-on-one conversations to share the way to truth and life, and He rarely used the same approach twice. The gospel is designed for everyone, no matter one’s experiences or personality.

Jan Hettinga walks through these gospel encounters to demonstrate how talking with Jesus is a good thing to do, particularly in today’s fast-paced modern world. Conversations with Christ lead to a spirituality that shuts down evil and empowers good. They produce a faith that surrenders control right from the beginning, embracing the relief of following a leader who cares for you.

What would you give to travel back in time to make an appointment with Jesus, to talk to God in flesh and ask your questions face-to-face? Hettinga uncovers the path to that opportunity today. Get ready for the conversation of a lifetime and a manager you can trust completely. – See more at: http://www.kregel.com/christian-living-and-devotionals/still-restless/#sthash.hx1eGtko.dpuf

Our Review:

This was a very good read! I loved the way the author got the reader involved and invested within the Bible and the context of Jesus and the Gospels. This is a great group to also use within Bible study groups or faith groups to begin a discussion of investing and involving Jesus and the Gospels into your home, lives and careers! This is certainly something you do not want to pass by… invest today!

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The History Major ~ Book Review

Posted by Professor on January 19, 2016
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About the Book:

After a vicious fight with her boyfriend followed by a night of heavy partying, college freshman Amanda Greene wakes up in her dorm room to find things are not the same as they were yesterday. She can’t quite put her finger on it. She’s sharing her room with a peculiar stranger. Amanda discovers she’s registered for classes she would never choose with people that are oddly familiar. An ominous shadow is stalking her. Uncomfortable memories are bubbling dangerously close to her fracturing world, propelling her to an inevitable collision between fantasy and reality. Is this the mother of all hangovers or is something bigger happening?

Our Review:

What an awesome read! We are never disappointed when reading a Michael Phillips Cash book! This one is a wonderful read! I love that this book is full of suspense and flirts with danger! The characters and setting are real, which makes the book come alive! Again, I cannot advocate this author enough… you must pick up this book to add to your library! If this is the first book by Michael Phillips Cash you are reading …don’t stop there… pick another from his repitoire and delve into worlds that you might not have known existed! You will not be disappointed!

About the Author:

Michael Phillip Cash is an award winning and best selling author of horror, paranormal, and science fiction novels. Stillwell: A Haunting on Long Island, The Hanging Tree, and Schism: The Battle for Darracia have all been named to Foreward Reviews Book of the Year Awards. Cash currently resides on Long Island with his wife and children.

This book and all of the authors books can be found on Amazon.com.

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If You Were Me and Lived In…~ Series Installment Book Review

Posted by Professor on December 30, 2015
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We reviewed one more exciting book in Carole P. Roman’s series

In short we are in love with the idea of this new series! What a wonderful way to introduce young children to cultural diversity. The text of the books are simple yet powerful. We liked that the book was written for children … I did not have to summarize or paraphrase information because the text was outside of their knowledge grasp…what a plus! The vibrant illustrations were also a plus. My children not only loved listening and learning but took the book after we were done reading just to look at the pictures.

On a cultural note… this book really hit home for us. My grandmother’s side of the family is Italian and we are friends are forever hearing of Italianh traditions and tasting homemade Italian delicacies. I thought this was very poignant for our family because it let the children learn about our own cultural identity.

The books are geared toward Pre-K through age eight… well… my 5, 8, and 10 year olds all LOVED the books! Love of literature and cultural awareness is a must in our household, so this series was a hit!

Wow! What an excellent read! This is such a lovely book and we look forward to the next installment of the series!

For more information about the author or her books please visit www.carolproman.com

These books and the entire series can be found on Amazon.com