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Using the incredible story of how Pastor Choco chose to “love them anyway” to transform the crime-ridden community of Humboldt Park in Chicago, Love Them Anyway will inspire you to love in a way you never have. This book will pave a compelling path for you to both express and experience a truly transformative love on a deep level. It will tap into your deepest desires, expose your hesitations, connect you deeper with God's love, and help you take bold steps to love the people around you - and your love will change lives.

Five running backs were selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Jamaal Charles was not among them. Despite piling up the fourth-most rushing yards at the University of Texas in just three seasons, he waited for eight other running backs to get selected ahead of him. The Middle School Rules of Jamaal Charles features the stories and lessons of Jamaal’s childhood, defined by people overlooking him.

The Middle School Rules of Brian Urlacher features the real-life childhood stories and exploits of young Brian Urlacher and illustrate how they shaped him into the world-class athlete he became. The first of The Middle School Rules series, these books not only entertain, but also inspire greatness in the next generation by highlighting the importance of being your best, overcoming adversity, and reaching your dreams through discipline and hard work.

Thirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his recovery - and to discuss the events leading up to the tragic accident. Was this an inevitable result of playing a violent sport, or was something more sinister happening on the field that day?

In this “inventive, moving, and funny” (Jess Walter, #1 New York Times bestselling author) coming-of-age novel, two human-like teen robots navigate high school, basketball, and potentially life-threatening consequences if their true origins are discovered by the inhabitants of their...

This hilarious follow-up to Misunderstood Shark by New York Times best-selling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon tackles what it really means to be a good friend.

Gideon hates the idea of moving to Nevada from the East Coast. It's so empty and hot in his new neighborhood. Only one person his age lives nearby: the girl next door, Roona. Gid notices right away that Roona is...different. She wears roller skates and a blanket as a cape when she needs to feel strong. What he doesn't bargain for, however, is how far outside his comfort zone Roona will take him as she enlists his help in finding her long-gone father. For a kid who's not allowed to ride his bike more than a few blocks from home, this will be the adventure of a lifetime.

Something has gone wrong in Danny and Calvin’s fourth-grade classroom - out of the blue, Mrs. Cakel has transformed from a rampant rule-enforcer to a quiet excuse-accepter. Has she been replaced with an alien? Has she undergone a top-secret personality makeover? Danny and Calvin decide there’s only one way to find out what’s really going on - spy. But spying soon leads to a greater mystery filled with dog chasing, jelly-injected donuts, prune butter-included experiments, riddle mania, and more!

Danny Cohen and Calvin Waffle are two very different kids. Danny likes playing baseball; Calvin enjoys strange experiments. Danny follows the rules at school; Calvin tries to drive his teacher crazy. Danny and Calvin decide to team up for the big jelly bean experiment. Will it lead to trouble? Maybe. Will they have fun trying? You can count on it.

The editors of Texas Monthly explore what it means to be a Texan in this anthology packed with essays, reportage, recipes, and recommendations from their renowned list of contributors. Big hats, big trucks, big oil fortunes—Texas clichés all. And while those elements do flourish throughout...

Family and food take center stage in this heartfelt middle grade story perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Antony John. For as long as he can remember, Curtis Pith has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is actually...

The Fast and the Furious meets Transformers in the second book of this high-stakes series about twelve-year-old Mace Blazer, who pilots state-of-the-art vehicles that transform seamlessly to race on the road, in the air, and even underwater. Mace Blazer is the world’s hottest TURBOnaut...

From New York Times bestselling author Courtney Cole comes “a raw, powerful, heart-wrenching read” (Robyn Harding, international bestselling author of The Party) about a son’s heroin addiction and its harrowing effects on both him and his mother, reminiscent of the #1 New York Times...

After their back-to-school night became a frenzied fight for survival in Book 1, seventh grade has finally settled down for Jake, Lucy, and TJ. That all changes when dangerous intruders descend on the historic Chicago hotel Jake calls home. After a daring escape, the three friends find themselves fugitives on the run, chasing a series of cryptic messages that lead to a mysterious plot to steal Civil War codes that hold importance today, a shocking betrayal, and more stunning family secrets.

After a disastrous sixth grade, Jake Herndon is anxiously awaiting his Big Do-Over, starting with his new school's notorious seventh-grade sleepover. Awkward team-building games and forced fun quickly become the least of his problems, however, when a dangerous organization invades and the night takes a shocking turn. Jake and two new classmates, Lucy and TJ, barely escape, only to find themselves in a fight for survival on the streets of Chicago. Over the next 48 hours, they unravel a mystery dating back to the Civil War and an incredible secret about Jake s family.

Eine Tänzerin, die vor ihrer großen Liebe flüchtet. Ihr Trainer, der sie nicht loslassen kann. Und ein Wiedersehen, das alles verändert. Jeder Sturm geht eines Tages zu Ende. Das ist, woran ich immer glauben wollte. Aber seit beinahe fünf Jahren versuche ich nun schon erfolglos, meine Vergangenheit hinter mir zu lassen. Jeden Kuss, jede Berührung und jeden meiner schrecklichen Fehler will ich in meiner Erinnerung auslöschen. Und noch viel mehr als alles andere muss ich Maxime vergessen.

Sie hat die Hölle durchlebt. Ein Teil von ihr blieb dort zurück. Eine Jugendliche entrinnt nur knapp dem Tod. Schwer verletzt und traumatisiert wird sie in die Berliner Charité eingeliefert. Identität unbekannt. Klinik-Psychologe Samuel Holler kann es nicht fassen: Das Mädchen sieht aus wie seine Tochter – wäre die nicht vor Jahren gestorben. Ist Mia noch am Leben? Was ist mit ihr geschehen? Als sich Samuel der Antwort nähert, blickt er in einen Abgrund, der seine schrecklichsten Albträume übersteigt.

Ich bin Leon, dreiundzwanzig. Alles andere geht euch nichts an. Ihr wollt meine Geschichte lesen? Nun, wer einen Fantasyroman erwartet, den muss ich enttäuschen. Mein Leben ist definitiv kein Roman – auch mit noch so viel Fantasie nicht. Und selbst die Tatsache, dass eines Tages ein Geistermädchen auf meiner Türschwelle stand und mein Leben auf den Kopf stellen wollte, war alles andere als fantastisch. Okay, sie war ja nett anzusehen, mit ihrem roten Pony und den nussbraunen Augen. Aber ehrlich... dieses "Leon, Leon, du musst dein Leben ändern und dein Glück finden"-Gerede braucht keiner.

Ay!, Guay!, Dale!, Jolín! Gramática fácil y divertida – Grammatik leicht und unterhaltsam in kurzen Häppchen – so zeigt sich "ECOS Spanisch lernen Audio" in dieser abwechslungsreichen Ausgabe. Neben Ausrufewörtern gibt es zahlreiche Übungen zu klassischen Stolperthemen wie: "estar" oder "haber"?, "ser" oder "estar"? sowie zum Imperativ oder zur Verwendung von Indefinido und Imperfecto – und das alles auf den Niveaus A1 und A2! Dazu kommen Redewendungen mit Farben wie "poner verde a alguien", "ponerse morado", "dar en el blanco" und viele mehr.

How is that hope both expressed and experienced in contemporary worship? In this volume in the Dynamics of Christian Worship series, pastor, theologian, and songwriter Glenn Packiam explores what Christians sing about when they sing about hope and what kind of hope they experience when they worship together. Through his analysis and reflection, we find that Christian worship is crucial to both the proclamation and the formation of Christian hope.