Confessions, by St. Augustine, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: • New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars • Biographies of the authors • Chronologies of contemporary...

In a language kids can understand, Randy Alcorn explores Biblical answers to the questions kids often have about heaven. As in the adult title, Heaven, he addresses the difference between the present Heaven, where we go when we die, and the New Earth, where we will live forever with Jesus after he returns. Intended for kids age 8-12, Heaven for Kids is sure to be an excellent resource for families,`especially those in which the parents have read the...

Explores life in ancient Greece through a discussion of sixteen major gods and goddesses, showing how they were portrayed in art, their family relationships, and their places in Greek society.

Explores myths, legends, and sacred stories from ancient cultures, examining their origins and why they are still relevant.

"Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30—both evangelical and mainline—who went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23, according to the survey by LifeWay Research." (USA Today)

Don't Check Your Brains at the Door gives teens answers that make sense, even for the toughest of questions. Internationally known defender of the faith Josh McDowell and co-author Bob Hostetler

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What can you learn from Spider-Man? What do you have in common with the most famous comic book super hero in history? You might just be surprised! From his transformation into a new creation to his struggles with forgiving those who have hurt him, Spider-Man's story offers a startling parallel to the miraculous and everyday experiences of those who follow Jesus. Inspired by the stories and characters in three of the biggest box-office smashes of all...

When a new, white student nicknamed The Jesus Boy joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light.

In the fifth of Kar-Ben's popular holiday series, preschoolers dress up and act out the story of Purim, make groggers (noise makers) and hamentaschen (three-cornered cookies), and deliver shalach manot (Purim treats).

Equipping Teens to Recognize and Resist "Everyday" Evil Whether teens know it or not, they are faced daily with the devil's influences. Author Steve Russo exposes how many seemingly innocent diversions--often seen as just a means of gaining power--can open the door to everything from New Age religions and the occult to Wicca, Satanism, and more. After identifying the sources of peril, Russo equips readers with the biblical tools needed for combatting...

Ruth prays to God every morning before she starts her day, but her morning routine is interrupted when Ruth receives an unexpected visit from her cousin Riley. Ruth's cousin Riley came to visit Ruth for a day of fun and adventure. Of course, Ruth is excited to see Riley, but will Ruth remembers to say her morning prayer?