FALL16 Fiction/Nonfiction Catalog

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100 Most Encouraging Verses Essential Guide to Deliverance, The...... 108 Live Free...... 42 Shadow of the Storm...... 13 United States of the Bible, The...... 60 Larry Richards Margaret Feinberg Connilyn Cossette Troy Schmidt Essential Guide to Fasting, The...... 53 Love Busters, rev. and updated ed...... 71 Shattered Vigil, The...... 22 CORPORATE CONTACTS DIGITAL SALES Academic Sales IMAGES Adventures in Evangelical Civility...... 115 Elmer L. Towns Willard F. Harley, Jr. Patrick W. Carr Nathan Henrion Steve Ayers To request Bethany cover or Richard J. Mouw Essential Worship...... 98 Love Transformed, A...... 8, 9 She Believes...... 67 Publishing Division author images, email specifications to Director of Digital Sales Academic Sales Manager Alive in the Spirit...... 58 Greg Scheer Tracie Peterson Debbie Lindell with Susy Flory 6030 East Fulton Road, Ada, MI 49301 [email protected] www.BakerPublishingGroup.com [email protected] [email protected] A.W. Tozer; James L. Snyder, comp. and ed. Everything Is Possible...... 77 Love’s Faithful Promise...... 12 Speaking of Homosexuality...... 92 For all other cover or author images, email America at the Crossroads...... 81 Jen Bricker with Sheryl Berk Susan Anne Mason Joe Dallas Telephone Sales Reps to Special Markets specifications to Melanie Evans at [email protected] George Barna Facing the Blitz...... 52 Made Well...... 90 Storm...... 38 Publishing Division (616) 676-9185 Independent Retailers Rod Jantzen Another Day, Another Dali...... 40 Jeff Kemp Jenny Simmons Bonnie S. Calhoun Toll Free (orders only) (800) 877-2665 Noble Group c/o Ted Terry Manager of Special Markets Social Media Sandra Orchard [email protected] Fatal Frost...... 21 Mattie’s Pledge...... 30 Suffering and Evil FAX 2713 Quail Cove Drive Bethany House Highland Village, TX 75077 Answering the Toughest Questions Nancy Mehl Jan Drexler in Early Christian Thought...... 123 Fax (616) 676-9573 Rob Teigen Twitter: @bethany_house (206) 954-5660 About God and the Bible...... 55 For the Record...... 26 Measure of a Man, The, rev. ed...... 70 Nonna Verna Harrison and David G. Hunter, eds. Toll Free Fax (orders only) (800) 398-3111 National Sales Manager Facebook: Fax (866) 355-8687 Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz Regina Jennings Gene A. Getz Tangled Webs...... 34, 35 [email protected] www.facebook.com/bethanyhousepublishers [email protected] Baker Book of Bible Charts, Maps, Irene Hannon Email Facebook Nonfiction: From This Day Forward...... 14, 15 Mission of the Church, The...... 119 Orders only: [email protected] PUBLICITY CONTACTS and Timelines, The...... 83 Lauraine Snelling Craig Ott, ed. Teaching the Next Generations...... 122 Noble Reps www.facebook.com/BHPNonfiction John A. Beck Amy Green Beverly Lewis on Facebook: Gospel of Mark, The...... 121 Moving Forward...... 99 Terry Linhart, ed. Lane Davis 850-284-6070 Bethany Fiction www.facebook.com/officialbeverlylewis Baker Illustrated Guide Charles A. Bobertz John Siebeling Telling the Truth...... 86 Electronic Ordering DE, DC, FL, East GA, LA, MD, NC, SC, VA,WV [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bethanyhouse to the Bible, The...... 75 Carolyn Larsen Jack Boers J. Daniel Hays and J. Scott Duvall Greek for Everyone...... 79 Mystery, The...... 91 Ryan Garrett 417-894-3914 952-829-2596 Publishing Division Revell Books A. Chadwick Thornhill Lacey Sturm This Road We Traveled...... 29 AR, IA, South IL, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD, Barna Trends 2017...... 100 [email protected] Shaun Tabatt Twitter: @RevellBooks Gregory of Nazianzus...... 121 New Believer’s Guide Jane Kirkpatrick West TN Barna Group SAN 2991500 Bethany Nonfiction and Chosen Books Facebook: www.facebook.com/revellbooks Brian Matz to the Christian Life, The...... 54 Time to Triumph, A...... 105 [email protected] Beauty of Grace, The...... 66 Jerry Gortmaker 616-262-9423 Baker Books Growing Young...... 93 Alex Early Chuck D. Pierce Subsidiary and 952-829-2529 Dawn Camp, ed. North IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, WI Twitter: @ReadBakerBooks Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin No More Christian Nice Guy, Traces of Guilt...... 3, 4 International Rights 770-617-3717 Claudia Marsh Facebook: www.facebook.com/readbakerbooks Being Nice to Others...... 87 rev. and exp. ed...... 45 Dee Henderson Doug Gunden Here I Walk...... 116 Marilyn Gordon AL, Northwest FL, North GA, MS, East TN Revell Books Nonfiction Carolyn Larsen Paul Coughlin Chosen Books Andrew L. Wilson Unlocking the Bible...... 85 Director of Rights and Contracts [email protected] Biblical Authority after Babel...... 113 626-590-6950 Twitter: @chosen_books Old Testament, The...... 127 Jeff Lasseigne Fax (616) 676-2315 Alan Read 616-676-9185 x 394 Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship...... 120 Facebook: www.facebook.com/chosenbooks Kevin J. Vanhoozer Richard S. Hess AZ, South and Central CA, NM David I. 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Terry 206-954-5660 616-676-9185 x 100 Publishing Division Baker Academic Bod4God, repackaged ed...... 64 Rick Johnson Paul and Gender...... 122 Watching TV Religiously...... 125 AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, TX, UT, WA Brittany Miller Steve Reynolds [email protected] Twitter: @BakerAcademic Cynthia Long Westfall Kutter Callaway with Dean Batali Revell Books Nonfiction If...... 84 Phone Rep Facebook: www.facebook.com/bakeracademic Boy Born Dead, The...... 76 [email protected] Mark Batterson Paul the Ancient Letter Writer...... 124 Waves of Mercy...... 16, 17 National Account David Ring with John Driver Jeffrey A. D. Weima Lynn Austin REPRESENTATIVES Mat Smith 928-830-0097 616-676-9185 x 392 and David Wideman Images of Grace...... 44 All US Jacqui Grace Playing Fair...... 87 What is Reformed Theology? Bill Shady Brianna DeWitt Caring for Creation...... 50 Carolyn Larsen repackaged ed...... 82 Ft. Wayne, IN Baker Books Mitch Hescox and Paul Douglas Improbable Planet...... 80 Hugh Ross Prayer God Loves to Answer, The...... 59 R. C. Sproul [email protected] [email protected] Christmas Angel Project, The...... 31 Daniel Henderson What to Do When Words Get Ugly...... 73 616-676-9185 x 395 Melody Carlson Innkeeper of Ivy Hill, The...... 24, 25 Scott Hurm Julie Klassen Prayer-Saturated Family, The...... 110 Dr. Michael D. Sedler Tulsa, OK Louis McBride Conspiracy of Silence...... 23 [email protected] Baker Academic and Brazos Press Intended for Evil...... 94 Cheryl Sacks When in Romans...... 128 Ronie Kendig [email protected] Les Sillars Praying the Bible, rev. ed...... 102 Beverly Roberts Gaventa Max Eerdmans 616-676-9185 x 325 Cottage, The...... 18, 19 Wesley and Stacey Campbell When Love Arrives...... 28 [email protected] Michael Phillips James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude...... 96 Jim Samra Primary Decision, A...... 32 Johnnie Alexander Counterfeit Comforts...... 104 Dr. Kevin Leman and Jeff Nesbit Where Two Hearts Meet...... 36 Robia Scott Jesus according to Scripture, 2nd ed.....123 Darrell L. Bock with Benjamin I. Simpson Priority of Christ, The...... 118 Liz Johnson Creatures of Possibility...... 124 Robert Barron Wild Montana Skies...... 39 Ingolf U. Dalferth Judges and Ruth...... 78 International Distributors Kenneth C. Way Rabbi Looks at the Supernatural, A...... 109 Susan May Warren Defeating Dark Angels, rev. ed...... 106 Jonathan Bernis Winning Your Daily Battles...... 65 Canada New Zealand Charles H. Kraft Keeping the Fire...... 107 Baker Publishing Group has been a Rolland Baker Raven, The...... 33 Linda Evans Shepherd David C. Cook Distribution Soul Distributors, Ltd. Devoted, The...... 37 PO Box 98 PO Box 76235 member of the Green Press Initiative since 2005. Keeping Your Cool...... 86 Mike Nappa The Wish...... 10, 11 Suzanne Woods Fisher 55 Woodslee Avenue Manukau City 2241 We are proud to be industry leaders, printing Carolyn Larsen Real God, The...... 88 Beverly Lewis Paris, ON N3L 3E5 Auckland 40% of our new books on recycled paper. Discipline that Connects Chip Ingram Word Enfleshed, The...... 120 With Your Child’s Heart...... 49 King’s Blood...... 20 Canada New Zealand The first Evangelical publisher to take part in Jill Williamson Oliver D. 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Alexander, Johnnie...... 28 Feinberg, Margaret...... 42, 43 Kraft, Charles H...... 106 Ross, Hugh...... 80 When Love Arrives Live Fearless Defeating Dark Angels, rev. ed. Improbable Planet Arnold, Bill T., Live Free Larsen, Carolyn...... 86, 87 Sacks, Cheryl...... 110 and Brent A. Strawn, eds...... 126 Fellowship of Christian Athletes...... 68 Being Nice to Others The Prayer-Saturated Family The World around the Old Testament Victory 365 Keeping Your Cool Samra, Jim...... 96 Austin, Lynn...... 16, 17 Fisher, Suzanne Woods...... 37 Playing Fair James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude Telling the Truth Waves of Mercy The Devoted Scheer, Greg...... 98 Baker, Rolland...... 107 Fitzpatrick, Elyse...... 47 Larson, Susie...... 51 Essential Worship Blessings for Women Keeping the Fire Home Schmidt, Troy...... 60 Barna, George...... 81 Gaventa, Beverly Roberts...... 128 Lasseigne, Jeff...... 85 The 100 Most Encouraging Verses of the Bible Unlocking the Bible America at the Crossroads When in Romans Scott, Robia...... 104 Barna Group...... 100 Gerth, Holley...... 63 Leithart, Peter J...... 114 Counterfeit Comforts The End of Protestantism Barna Trends 2017 Do You Know You’re Already Amazing? Sedler, Dr. Michael D...... 73 Barron, Robert...... 118 Getz, Gene A...... 70 Leman, Dr. Kevin, and Jeff Nesbit...... 32 What to Do When Words Get Ugly A Primary Decision The Priority of Christ The Measure of a Man, rev. ed. Shepherd, Linda Evans...... 65 Batterson, Mark...... 84 Grace, Jacqui...... 44 Lewis, Beverly...... 10, 11 Winning Your Daily Battles The Wish If Images of Grace Siebeling, John...... 99 Beck, John A...... 83 Hannon, Irene...... 34, 35 Lindell, Debbie, with Susy Flory...... 67 Moving Forward She Believes The Baker Book of Bible Charts, Maps, Tangled Webs Sillars, Les...... 94 and Timelines Harley, Willard F., Jr...... 71 Linhart, Terry, ed...... 122 Intended for Evil Teaching the Next Generations Bernis, Jonathan...... 109 Love Busters, rev. and updated ed. Simmons, Jenny...... 90 A Rabbi Looks at the Supernatural Harrison, Nonna Verna, MacArthur, John...... 89 Made Well Remember and Return Bickel, Bruce, and Stan Jantz...... 55 and David G. Hunter, eds...... 123 Snelling, Lauraine...... 14, 15 Answering the Toughest Questions Suffering and Evil in Early Christian Thought Mason, Susan Anne...... 12 From This Day Forward About God and the Bible Love’s Faithful Promise Hays, J. Daniel, and J. Scott Duvall...... 75 Sproul, R. C...... 82 Bobertz, Charles A...... 121 The Baker Illustrated Guide to the Bible Matz, Brian...... 121 What is Reformed Theology? repackaged ed. The Gospel of Mark Gregory of Nazianzus Henderson, Daniel...... 59 Starling, David I...... 120 Bock, Darrell L., The Prayer God Loves to Answer Mehl, Nancy...... 21 Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship with Benjamin I. Simpson...... 123 Henderson, Dee...... 3, 4 Fatal Frost Jesus according to Scripture, 2nd ed. Sturm, Lacey...... 91 Traces of Guilt Miller, Shelly...... 57 The Mystery Bricker, Jen, with Sheryl Berk...... 77 Hescox, Mitch, and Paul Douglas...... 50 Rhythms of Rest Everything Is Possible Thangiah, Paul...... 103 Caring for Creation Morris, Robert...... 46 Receiving the 12 Blessings of Israel Bunn, Davis...... 6, 7 Hess, Richard S...... 127 The Blessed Life, new and rev. ed. The Domino Effect Thornhill, A. Chadwick...... 79 The Old Testament Mouw, Richard J...... 115 Greek for Everyone Calhoun, Bonnie S...... 38 Ingram, Chip...... 88 Adventures in Evangelical Civility Storm Towns, Elmer L...... 53 The Real God Nappa, Mike...... 33 The Essential Guide to Fasting Callaway, Kutter, with Dean Batali...... 125 Jackson, Jim and Lynne...... 49 The Raven Watching TV Religiously Tozer, A.W.; Discipline that Connects Orchard, Sandra...... 40 James L. Snyder, comp. and ed...... 58 Camp, Dawn, ed...... 66 With Your Child’s Heart Another Day, Another Dali Alive in the Spirit The Beauty of Grace Jacobs, Cindy...... 111 Ott, Craig, ed...... 119 Tredway, Aaron...... 95 Campbell, Wesley and Stacey...... 102 The Voice of God, rev. and updated ed. The Mission of the Church Outrageous Praying the Bible, rev. ed. Janssen, Al...... 48 Peterson, Tracie...... 8, 9 Vanhoozer, Kevin J...... 113 Carlson, Melody...... 31 Your Marriage Masterpiece A Love Transformed Biblical Authority after Babel The Christmas Angel Project Jennings, Regina...... 26 Phillips, Michael...... 18, 19 Warren, Susan May...... 39 Carr, Patrick W...... 22 For the Record The Cottage Wild Montana Skies The Shattered Vigil Johnson, Liz...... 36 Pier, Mac...... 97 Way, Kenneth C...... 78 Cossette, Connilyn...... 13 Where Two Hearts Meet A Disruptive Gospel Judges and Ruth Shadow of the Storm Johnson, Rick...... 72 Pierce, Chuck D...... 105 Weima, Jeffrey A. D...... 124 Coughlin, Paul...... 45 How to Talk So Your Husband Will Listen A Time to Triumph Paul the Ancient Letter Writer No More Christian Nice Guy, rev. and exp. ed. Johnson, Rick...... 69 Powell, Kara, Jake Mulder, Westfall, Cynthia Long...... 122 Crisp, Oliver D...... 120 Overcoming Toxic Parenting and Brad Griffin...... 93 Paul and Gender The Word Enfleshed Growing Young Kemp, Jeff...... 52 White, Roseanna M...... 5 Dalferth, Ingolf U...... 124 Facing the Blitz Reynolds, Steve...... 64 A Lady Unrivaled Creatures of Possibility Bod4God, repackaged ed. Kendig, Ronie...... 23 Williamson, Jill...... 20 Dallas, Joe...... 92 Conspiracy of Silence Richards, Larry...... 108 King’s Blood Speaking of Homosexuality The Essential Guide to Deliverance Kirkpatrick, Jane...... 29 Wilson, Andrew L...... 116 Drexler, Jan...... 30 This Road We Traveled Ring, David, with John Driver Here I Walk Mattie’s Pledge Klassen, Julie...... 24, 25 and David Wideman...... 76 The Boy Born Dead Zschech, Darlene...... 56 DuPont, Lonnie Hull...... 62 The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill Worship Changes Everything Kit Kat and Lucy Early, Alex...... 54 The New Believer’s Guide to the Christian Life

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2 Bethany House MAY 2016

TRACES OF GUILT AN EVIE BLACKWELL COLD CASE Dee Henderson

A Riveting Cold-Case Mystery from Dee Henderson

Evie Blackwell loves her life as an Illinois State Police Detective . . . mostly. She's very skilled at investigations and has steadily moved up through the ranks. She would like to find Mr. Right, but she has a hard time imagining how marriage could work, considering the demands of her job.

Gabriel Thane is a lifetime resident of Carin County and now its sheriff, a job he loves. Gabe is committed to upholding the law and cares deeply for the residents he's sworn to protect. He too would like to find a lifetime companion, a marriage like his parents have.

When Evie arrives in Carin, Illinois, it's to help launch a new task force dedicated to reexamining unsolved crimes across the state. Spearheading this trial run, Evie will work with the sheriff's department on a couple of its most troubling missing-persons cases. As she reexamines old evidence to pull out a few tenuous new leads, she unearths a surprising connection . . . possibly to a third cold case. Evie's determined to solve the cases before she leaves Carin County, and Sheriff MAY 3, 2016 Thane, along with his family, will be key to those 9780764218866 • US $15.99 answers. CAN $20.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Christian / General Dee Henderson is the author of numerous novels, 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H including Taken, New York Times bestseller Full 400 pages shelf talker: 9780764299216 Disclosure, the acclaimed O'Malley series, and the Carton Quantity: 32 Uncommon Heroes series. Her books have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, such as the RITA Award, the Christy Award, and the ECPA Gold Medallion. Dee is a lifelong resident of Illinois. Learn more at www.deehenderson.com.

3 Bethany House MAY 2016

TRACES OF GUILT, HARDCOVER AN EVIE BLACKWELL COLD CASE Dee Henderson

A Riveting Cold-Case Mystery from Dee Henderson

When Evie arrives in Carin, Illinois, it's to help launch a new task force dedicated to reexamining unsolved crimes across the state. Spearheading this trial run, Evie will work with the sheriff's department on a couple of its most troubling missing-persons cases. As she reexamines old evidence to pull out a few tenuous new leads, she unearths a surprising connection . . . MAY 3, 2016 possibly to a third cold case. Evie's determined to solve 9780764218873 • US $22.99 the cases before she leaves Carin County, and Sheriff CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense FICTION / Christian / Romance Thane, along with his family, will be key to those Hardback FICTION / Christian / General answers. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 400 pages Dee Henderson is the author of numerous novels, Carton Quantity: 20 including Taken, New York Times bestseller Full Disclosure, the acclaimed O'Malley series, and the Uncommon Heroes series. Her books have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, such as the RITA Award, the Christy Award, and the ECPA Gold Medallion. Dee is a lifelong resident of Illinois. Learn more at www.deehenderson.com.

4 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

A LADY UNRIVALED LADIES OF THE MANOR Roseanna M. White

White Is Quickly Becoming the Top Name in Edwardian Romance

Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile-- even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better.

Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all?

SEPTEMBER 13 Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy 9780764213526 • US $14.99 Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical over her. When not writing fiction, she's homeschooling FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Historical / her two children, editing and designing, and 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 20th Century pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the 384 pages author of nine novels, ranging from biblical fiction to Carton Quantity: 32 shelf talker: 9780764299254 American-set romances to her new British series. Roseanna lives with her family in West Virginia. Learn more at www.roseannamwhite.com.

5 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

THE DOMINO EFFECT Davis Bunn

A Financial Thriller That Will Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats

Esther Harding, a leading risk analyst at one of the country's largest banking institutions, is becoming more and more convinced that she has uncovered a ticking bomb with the potential to overshadow 2008's market crash. And as her own employer pursues "investment" strategies with ever-increasing levels of risk, she becomes convinced she must do something. Yet what can one person really do?

The markets are edging closer to a tipping point--like the teetering first domino in a standing row that circles the globe. And when Esther does sound the alarm, she wonders if anyone will take her seriously. But as public support grows for her ideas, so does the desperation of those whose conspiracy of greed she seeks to expose. With global markets on the brink, and her own life in danger, Esther is locked in a race with the clock to avert a worldwide financial meltdown.

This fast-paced suspense novel will make you wonder where the fiction ends and reality begins. . . .

SEPTEMBER 6 Endorsement 9780764217913 • US $14.99 "Davis Bunn applies his deft hand to The Domino Effect CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense with the grace and mastery his dedicated fans have FICTION / Christian / General Paperback / softback come to expect. . . ."--Jerry B. Jenkins 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H shelf talker: 9780764299322 368 pages Davis Bunn is the award-winning author of numerous Carton Quantity: 32 national bestsellers with sales totaling more than seven million copies. His work has been published in 20 languages, and his critical acclaim includes four Christy Awards for excellence in fiction. He and his wife, Isabella, divide their time between England and Florida. Learn more at www.davisbunn.com.

6 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

THE DOMINO EFFECT, HARDCOVER Davis Bunn

A Financial Thriller That Will Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats

This fast-paced suspense novel will make you wonder SEPTEMBER 6 where the fiction ends and reality begins. . . . 9780764218675 • US $22.99 CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense Endorsement FICTION / Christian / General Hardback "Davis Bunn applies his deft hand to The Domino Effect 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H with the grace and mastery his dedicated fans have 368 pages come to expect. . . ."--Jerry B. Jenkins Carton Quantity: 20 Davis Bunn is the award-winning author of numerous national bestsellers with sales totaling more than seven million copies. His work has been published in 20 languages, and his critical acclaim includes four Christy Awards for excellence in fiction. He and his wife, Isabella, divide their time between England and Florida. Learn more at www.davisbunn.com.

7 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

A LOVE TRANSFORMED SAPPHIRE BRIDES #3 Tracie Peterson

The Riveting Final Story in the Sapphire Brides Series

When Clara Vesper's husband, Adolph, dies suddenly, Clara is stunned--but not grief-stricken. Her marriage to Adolph had been arranged, their primary interaction revolving around the sapphire jewelry Clara designed and Adolph produced and sold. Widowed and penniless, with two small children, Clara decides to return to her aunt and uncle's ranch in Montana, the only place she has ever been happy.

Curtis Billingham, injured in a sapphire mine collapse, is recuperating at the ranch of his friends, Paul and Madeline Sersland. But when the Serslands' niece returns from New York City, Curtis curses both his broken body and his broken past. Clara, the love of his life, has come back to him, but he is no longer worthy of her love.

Clara's brother-in-law Otto Vesper, Adolph's business partner, fears that the loss of Clara's design skills will doom the company's prospects. Following her to Montana, Otto is prepared to do whatever it takes to get Clara to return with him to New York. SEPTEMBER 6 9780764213267 • US $14.99 As Clara fights for love and freedom, a dangerous CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical secret in her late husband's life comes to light, FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Historical threatening everyone she loves. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 352 pages shelf talker: 9780764299230 Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author Carton Quantity: 32 of more than 100 novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana. Learn more at www.traciepeterson.com.

8 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016 A LOVE TRANSFORMED, HARDCOVER SAPPHIRE BRIDES #3 Tracie Peterson

Widowed and penniless, with two small children, Clara Vespers returns to her uncle's ranch in Montana, the only place she has ever been happy. As she tries to find that feeling again, she encounters a suitor from her past and is soon followed by her brother-in-law, who will stop at nothing to bring her back to the family business.

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 100 novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana. Learn more at www.traciepeterson.com.

SEPTEMBER 6 9780764213380 FICTION / Christian / US $22.99 Historical CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Romance Hardback FICTION / Historical 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 352 pages Carton Quantity: 20

Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016 A LOVE TRANSFORMED, LARGE PRINT SAPPHIRE BRIDES #3 Tracie Peterson

SEPTEMBER 6 9780764213397 FICTION / Christian / US $17.99 Historical CAN $24.99 FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Historical 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 432 pages Carton Quantity: 24

9 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

THE WISH Beverly Lewis

A Compelling Story of Friendship from the Top Author in Amish Fiction

Leona Speicher got the "sister" she'd always dreamed of the day Gloria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County Amish farmland. The Arkansas newcomers seem to be everything a devout Plain family should be, and Leona can't help comparing Gloria's engaging young parents to her own.

Leona's cousin shows a romantic interest in Gloria around the same time as Gloria's older brother expresses his fondness for Leona--it seems likely the two young women will marry into each other's families, remaining close friends for life. Thus, Leona is shocked when the Gingeriches suddenly pack up and disappear after being expelled from the church for reasons no one will discuss. Despite Leona's pleas, Gloria goes with them, leaving more than one broken heart behind.

When Gloria unexpectedly contacts Leona after a silence of several years, Leona makes up her mind to persuade her friend to return to Lancaster County and the Amish ways. Leona's new beau, the deacon's son, is alarmed when Leona decides to go after Gloria. Will STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 6 Leona's dearest wish lead to her own undoing? 9780764212499 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 FICTION / Amish & Mennonite Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch FICTION / Christian / General country, has more than 17 million books in print. Her Paperback / softback FICTION / Religious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H stories have been published in 11 languages and have 352 pages shelf talker: 9780764299223; regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, Carton Quantity: 32 mdse kit: 9780764299353 including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family. Learn more at www.beverlylewis.com.

10 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016 THE WISH, HARDCOVER Beverly Lewis

Leona lost her best friend the day Gloria's family was expelled from the Amish church. When she receives an unexpected letter from Gloria, Leona makes up her mind go after her friend. To the alarm of her new beau, a deacon's son, she sets out on a mission to persuade Gloria to return to the Amish church. Will Leona's dearest wish lead to her own undoing?

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 17 million books in print. Her stories have been published in 11 languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family. Learn more at www.beverlylewis.com.

STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 6 9780764218897 FICTION / Amish & US $22.99 Mennonite CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / General Hardback FICTION / Religious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 352 pages Carton Quantity: 20

Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016 THE WISH, LARGE PRINT Beverly Lewis

STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 6 9780764218903 FICTION / Amish & US $17.99 Mennonite CAN $24.99 FICTION / Christian / General Paperback / softback FICTION / Religious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 432 pages Carton Quantity: 24

11 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

LOVE’S FAITHFUL PROMISE COURAGE TO DREAM #3 Susan Anne Mason

A Stirring Story of Love and Faith and America's Great Promise

When her mother suffers a stroke, medical student Deirdre O'Leary makes the difficult choice to put her career on hold to care for her. Dr. Matthew Clayborne is renowned for his amazing results with patients, but when Deirdre approaches him about helping her mother, she finds him challenging and surly. Deirdre has had enough of complicated men in her life. After her fiancé left her, she vowed never to give a man that kind of power again.

Widower Dr. Matthew Clayborne is devoted to two things: his work with wounded soldiers and his four- year-old daughter, Phoebe. He won't abandon either of these priorities to care for one older woman. However, when Phoebe suffers a health scare, they're offered respite at the Irish Meadows farm, where his daughter's weakened lungs can recover--but only if he cares for Mrs. O'Leary.

Matthew intends to hate Irish Meadows, yet he immediately feels at home, and soon both Mrs. O'Leary SEPTEMBER 13 and Phoebe are showing improvement. But since he 9780764217265 • US $14.99 has no intention of leaving his life up north forever, CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical and Deirdre has sworn off marriage in favor of her FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Historical / career, how will they deal with the undeniable 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 20th Century attraction between them? 384 pages Carton Quantity: 32 shelf talker: 9780764299247 Susan Anne Mason is the author of A Worthy Heart and Irish Meadows, which won the Fiction from the Heartland contest from the Mid-American Romance Authors Chapter of RWA. A member of ACFW as well, she lives outside of Toronto, Ontario, with her husband and two children. She can be found online at www.susanannemason.com.

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SHADOW OF THE STORM OUT FROM EGYPT #2 Connilyn Cossette

In the Depth of the Storm's Shadow, Only Truth Can Light Her Way

Having escaped Egypt with the other Hebrews during the Exodus, Shira is now living in freedom at the foot of Mt. Sinai, upon which rests the fiery glowing Cloud containing the shekinah glory of God. When the people disobey Yahweh and build a golden idol, the ensuing chaos gives Shira an unexpected opportunity to learn the arts of midwifery. Although her mother wishes for her to continue in the family weaving trade, Shira's gifts shine brightest when she assists with deliveries. In defiance of her mother, Shira pursues her heart's calling to become an apprentice midwife.

When a delivery goes horribly wrong, Shira finds herself bound to a man who betrayed her, the caretaker of three young children, and the target of a vengeful woman whose husband was killed by Shira's people, the Levites. As contention between the Hebrew tribes and the foreigners fans the flames of another dangerous rebellion, Shira will come face-to-face with the heartbreak of her past that she has kept hidden for so long. How can she let go of all that has defined her OCTOBER 18 to accept the love she's denied herself and embrace 9780764218217 • US $14.99 who she truly is? CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Religious When she is not homeschooling her two sweet kids 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H (with a full pot of coffee at hand), Connilyn Cossette is 352 pages scribbling notes on spare paper, mumbling about her Carton Quantity: 32 imaginary friends, and reading obscure, out-of-print history books. There is nothing she likes better than digging into the rich, ancient world of the Bible and uncovering buried gems of grace that point toward Jesus. Although a Pacific Northwest native, she now lives near Dallas, Texas. Connect with her at www.connilyncossette.com.

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FROM THIS DAY FORWARD SONG OF BLESSING #4 Lauraine Snelling

Revisit Old Friends in Blessing in This Heartwarming Series Conclusion

Deborah MacCallister, head nurse at the Blessing hospital, has loved Toby Valders since her school days, but she's had enough of their on-again, off-again relationship. Toby truly cares for Deborah, but he's never felt like he could commit to marriage or a family.

When Anton Genddarm, the new schoolteacher, comes to town, the young women of Blessing see a chance to force Toby's hand with a little strategic matchmaking. But real sparks fly between Deborah and Anton, and she finds herself in an even more complicated situation. The attention she gets from Anton makes Toby do some serious soul-searching, but is it too late?

Then Deborah receives an invitation to study the latest advances in nursing at a hospital in Chicago, and she faces a hard choice. To leave or stay? Should she give up on the dream of Toby and accept the interest of Anton?

Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of over 70 OCTOBER 4 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young 9780764211072 • US $14.99 adults. Her books have sold over two million copies. CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Romance Besides writing books and articles, she teaches at FICTION / Romance / Historical / Paperback / softback General writers' conferences across the country. She and her 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H FICTION / Christian / Historical husband make their home in Tehachapi, California. 352 pages Learn more at www.laurainesnelling.com. Carton Quantity: 32 shelf talker: 9780764299278

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The final novel in the bestselling Blessing, North Dakota, saga! When the women of Blessing decide to give Toby Valders a push to propose to Deborah MacCallister, their matchmaking scheme yields unexpected results. Facing a crossroads in her life, Deborah finds she is no longer certain which path she should choose.

Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of over 70 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books have sold over two million copies. Besides writing books and articles, she teaches at writers' conferences across the country. She and her husband make their home in Tehachapi, California. Learn more at www.laurainesnelling.com.

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WAVES OF MERCY Lynn Austin

Austin Returns with a Multi-Generational Historical Novel

Geesje de Jonge crossed the ocean at age seventeen with her parents and a small group of immigrants from the Netherlands to settle in the Michigan wilderness. Fifty years later, in 1897, she's asked to write a memoir of her early experiences as the town celebrates its anniversary. Reluctant at first, she soon uncovers memories and emotions hidden all these years, including the story of her one true love.

Neither Geesje nor Anna, who are different in every OCTOBER 4 possible way, can foresee the life-altering surprises 9780764217616 • US $15.99 awaiting them before the summer ends. CAN $20.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical FICTION / Historical Lynn Austin has sold more than 1.5 million copies of her Paperback / softback FICTION / Religious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and 400 pages shelf talker: 9780764299292 speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for Carton Quantity: 32 her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.

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WAVES OF MERCY, HARDCOVER Lynn Austin

Austin Returns with a Multi-Generational Historical Novel

At the nearby Hotel Ottawa Resort on the shore of Lake Michigan, twenty-three-year-old Anna Nicholson is trying to ease the pain of a broken engagement to a wealthy Chicago banker. But her time of introspection is disturbed after a violent storm aboard a steamship stirs up memories of a childhood nightmare. As more memories and dreams surface, Anna begins to question who she is and whether she wants to return to her wealthy life in Chicago. When she befriends a young seminary student who is working at the hotel for the summer, she finds herself asking him all the questions that have been troubling her. OCTOBER 4 9780764218781 • US $22.99 Neither Geesje nor Anna, who are different in every CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical possible way, can foresee the life-altering surprises FICTION / Historical Hardback FICTION / Religious awaiting them before the summer ends. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 400 pages Lynn Austin has sold more than 1.5 million copies of her Carton Quantity: 20 books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.

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THE COTTAGE SECRETS OF THE SHETLANDS #2 Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips Continues His Sweeping Shetland Islands Saga

When Loni Ford is informed that she has inherited property in the Shetland Islands, she laughs. She wants nothing more than to sell it and be done with it. But when she arrives in the North Sea enclave, she is stunned to find that "the Cottage" is not at all what she expected, nor is David Tulloch, the man most of the islanders believe to be the rightful heir.

The locals could hardly be more surprised that the heir is a woman--and an American. Loni, in turn, finds the islanders quaint and a bit behind the times. Expecting David to be as provincial as the rest of his clan, she discovers that there is far more to the man than meets the eye. And there is something about the peaceful atmosphere of the place--and the character of its most prominent citizen--that soon gets under her skin.

Beneath the peaceful surface, however, change is threatening the island of Whale's Reef. David's cousin Hardy Tulloch, whose claim to the inheritance now in Loni's hands was backed by oil investors, has not been OCTOBER 4 deterred in his aim to control the island. But his co- 9780764217494 • US $14.99 conspirators have plans of their own, plans that put CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical Loni's very life in danger. FICTION / Christian / General Paperback / softback FICTION / Religious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Michael Phillips is a bestselling author who has penned 400 pages shelf talker: 9780764299285 more than 70 books, both fiction and nonfiction. In Carton Quantity: 32 addition, he has served as editor/redactor of nearly 30 more books. Over the past 30 years, his persistent efforts have helped reawaken interest in the writings of nineteenth-century Scotsman George MacDonald. Michael and his wife, Judy, spend time each year in Scotland but make their home near Sacramento, California. Visit Michael's website at www.macdonaldphillips.com.

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THE COTTAGE, HARDCOVER SECRETS OF THE SHETLANDS #2 Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips Continues His Sweeping Shetland Islands Saga

Beneath the peaceful surface, however, change is threatening the island of Whale's Reef. David's cousin Hardy Tulloch, whose claim to the inheritance now in Loni's hands was backed by oil investors, has not been OCTOBER 4 deterred in his aim to control the island. But his co- 9780764218736 • US $22.99 conspirators have plans of their own, plans that put CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical Loni's very life in danger. FICTION / Christian / General Hardback FICTION / Religious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Michael Phillips is a bestselling author who has penned 400 pages more than 70 books, both fiction and nonfiction. In Carton Quantity: 20 addition, he has served as editor/redactor of nearly 30 more books. Over the past 30 years, his persistent efforts have helped reawaken interest in the writings of nineteenth-century Scotsman George MacDonald. Michael and his wife, Judy, spend time each year in Scotland but make their home near Sacramento, California. Visit Michael's website at www.macdonaldphillips.com.

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KING'S BLOOD THE KINSMAN CHRONICLES #2 Jill Williamson

Jill Williamson's Fantasy Saga Continues!

In the second volume of Jill Williamson's Kinsman Chronicles, a remnant has escaped the destruction of the Five Realms and now lives on several hundred ships adrift at sea. As a flock, they sail north into the unknown in hopes of finding land that might become their new home.

As the king's illness worsens, Sâr Wilek takes authority over the expedition and struggles to rule the disjointed people, while assassination attempts, vicious serpents, and dark magic endanger his life.

One prophecy has come to pass, but another looms dauntingly in the future. Who is this Deliverer? And if the Magonians have him, what might that mean for the realm of Armania?

Jill Williamson, the author of King's Folly, writes fantasy and science fiction for teens and adults. Her debut novel, By Darkness Hid, won several awards and was named a Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror novel of 2009 by VOYA magazine. She loves giving writing DECEMBER 6 workshops and blogs for teen writers at 9780764218316 • US $15.99 www.goteenwriters.com. She now lives in the Pacific CAN $20.99 FICTION / Christian / Fantasy Northwest with her husband, two children, and a whole FICTION / Fantasy / Historical Paperback / softback FICTION / Fantasy / Epic lot of deer. Visit her online at www.jillwilliamson.com. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 480 pages Carton Quantity: 32

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FATAL FROST DEFENDERS OF JUSTICE #1 Nancy Mehl

Mehl Ramps Up the Suspense in This Brand-New U.S. Marshals Series

Mercy Brennan followed in her father's footsteps in a law enforcement career, but she has no interest in any other connection to him. A U.S. Marshal in St. Louis, Missouri, she's assigned to a joint task force with the St. Louis PD that puts her back into contact with her father and in the sights of St. Louis's most powerful gang.

When the gang has reason to believe Mercy has possession of some highly sensitive and incriminating information, her boss assigns Mark St. Laurent--a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Mercy's ex-boyfriend--to get her out of town until they can guarantee her safety.

Initially unaware of the danger she's in and uncomfortable working with Mark, Mercy's frustration escalates when she discovers the extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in the dark. It isn't until a freak ice storm hits, stranding them at a remote location and out of contact with the district office, that the full severity of their situation becomes clear. As the NOVEMBER 1 storm worsens, the forces of nature combine with a 9780764217777 • US $14.99 deadly enemy closing in to put their lives at imminent CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Romance risk. Can they survive long enough for help to arrive--if FICTION / Christian / Suspense Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Suspense help is even coming at all? 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 336 pages Nancy Mehl is the author of 22 books, including the Carton Quantity: 32 Road to Kingdom and Finding Sanctuary series. She received the ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their Puggle, Watson. Visit www.nancymehl.com to learn more.

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THE SHATTERED VIGIL THE DARKWATER SAGA #2 Patrick W. Carr

Award-Winner Carr Delivers Latest in Fantasy Saga

Victory over the dark forces during the feast of Bas- solas should have guaranteed safety for the continent. Instead, Willet and the rest of the Vigil discover they've been outsmarted by those seeking to unleash the evil that inhabits the Darkwater. Jorgen, the member of the Vigil assigned to Frayel, has gone missing, and new attacks have struck at the six kingdoms' ability to defend themselves.

Just when the Vigil thought they had quenched the menace from their enemy in Collum, a new threat emerges: assassins hunting the Vigil, men and women who cannot be seen until it's too late. The orders of the church and the rulers of the kingdoms, fearing the loss of the Vigil's members altogether, have decided to take them into protective custody to safeguard their gift. On Pellin's orders, the Vigil scatters, leaving Willet to be taken prisoner by the church in Bunard.

In the midst of this, Willet learns of the murder of an obscure nobleman's daughter by one of the unseen assassins. Now he must escape his imprisonment and NOVEMBER 1 brave the wrath of the church to find the killer in order 9780764213472 • US $15.99 to turn back this latest threat to the northern continent. CAN $20.99 FICTION / Christian / Fantasy FICTION / Fantasy / General Paperback / softback FICTION / Fantasy / Epic Patrick W. Carr is author of the acclaimed and award- 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H winning The Staff and the Sword series, as well as The 400 pages Darkwater Saga. After graduating from Georgia Tech, Carton Quantity: 32 Carr worked at a nuclear plant, did design work for the Air Force, worked for a printing company, and as an engineering consultant. Patrick's day gig for the last five years has been teaching high school math in Nashville, Tennessee. Patrick is a member of ACFW and MTCW and makes his home in Nashville with his incredible wife and their four awesome sons.

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CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE THE TOX FILES #1 Ronie Kendig

Kendig Ratchets Up the Action in Her New Suspense Series!

Four years after a tragic mission decimated his career and his team, Cole "Tox" Russell is persona non grata to the United States. And that's fine--he just wants to be left alone. But when a dormant, centuries-old disease is unleashed, Tox is lured back into action.

Partnered with FBI agent Kasey Cortes, Tox has to pull together a team to begin a globe-spanning search for answers--and a cure. As their quest leads them from continent to continent, it slowly becomes clear they're not just fighting a plague--but battling against an ancient secret society whose true goals remain hidden.

With time running out and opposition growing on every side, the key to everything may rest in an antique codex, the Crown of Jerusalem--but will Tox and his team be able to trust each other enough to break this century-spanning conspiracy of silence?

Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author who grew up an Army brat. She's penned over a half- dozen novels including The Quiet Professionals series DECEMBER 6 and the Breed Apart series. She and her hunky hero 9780764217654 • US $14.99 hubby have a fun, crazy life with their children, their CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense Maltese Menace, and a retired military working dog in FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense Paperback / softback FICTION / Action & Adventure Northern Virginia. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 384 pages shelf talker: 9780764299346 Carton Quantity: 32

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THE INNKEEPER OF IVY HILL TALES FROM IVY HILL #1 Julie Klassen

First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen!

On a rise overlooking the Wiltshire countryside stands the village of Ivy Hill. Its coaching inn, The Bell, is its lifeblood--along with the coach lines that stop there daily, bringing news, mail, travelers, and much-needed trade.

Jane Bell lives on the edge of the inn property. She had been a genteel lady until she married the charming innkeeper who promised she would never have to work in his family's inn. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Jane finds herself The Bell's owner, and worse, she has three months to pay a large loan or lose the place.

DECEMBER 6 With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane struggles 9780764218132 • US $14.99 to win over naysayers and turn the place around. Can CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical Jane bring new life to the inn, and to her heart as well? FICTION / Christian / Romance Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Historical / 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Regency Julie Klassen is a graduate of the University of Illinois. 448 pages She worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes Carton Quantity: 32 shelf talker: 9780764299315 fulltime. Three of her books have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. Julie has also won the Minnesota Book Award, Christian Retailing's BEST Award, the Midwest Book Award, and has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America's RITA Awards, and ACFW's Carol Awards. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.

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THE INNKEEPER OF IVY HILL, HARDCOVER TALES FROM IVY HILL #1 Julie Klassen

First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen!

Feeling reluctant and ill-equipped, Jane is tempted to abandon her husband's legacy and return to her former life of ease. However, she soon realizes there is more at stake than her comfort. But who can she trust to help her? Her resentful mother-in-law? Her husband's brother, who wanted the inn for himself? Or the DECEMBER 6 handsome newcomer with secret plans of his own? 9780764218149 • US $22.99 CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical FICTION / Christian / Romance With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane struggles Hardback FICTION / Romance / Historical / to win over naysayers and turn the place around. Can 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Regency Jane bring new life to the inn, and to her heart as well? 448 pages Carton Quantity: 20 Julie Klassen is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes fulltime. Three of her books have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. Julie has also won the Minnesota Book Award, Christian Retailing's BEST Award, the Midwest Book Award, and has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America's RITA Awards, and ACFW's Carol Awards. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.

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FOR THE RECORD Regina Jennings

Jennings Offers Another Delightful Blend of History and Romance

Betsy Huckabee might be a small-town girl, but she has big-city dreams. Writing for her uncle's newspaper will never lead to independence, and the bigger newspapers don't seem interested in the Hart County news. Trying a new approach, Betsy pens a romanticized serial for the ladies' pages, and the new deputy provides the perfect inspiration for her submissions. She'd be horrified if he read her breathless descriptions of him, but these articles are for a newspaper far away. No one in Pine Gap will ever know.

Deputy Joel Puckett didn't want to leave Texas, but this job in tiny Pine Gap is his only shot at keeping his badge. With masked marauders riding every night, his skills and patience are tested, but even more challenging is the sassy journalist lady chasing him.

Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English. She is the author of Sixty Acres and a Bride, Love in the Balance, Caught in the Middle, A Most Inconvenient Marriage, At Love's Bidding, DECEMBER 6 and contributed a novella to both With This Ring? and A 9780764211423 • US $14.99 Match Made in Texas. She and her family make their CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical home in Oklahoma City. Regina can be found online at FICTION / Christian / Romance www.reginajennings.com. Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Historical / 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H General 352 pages Carton Quantity: 32

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WHEN LOVE ARRIVES A Novel MISTY WILLOW #2 Johnnie Alexander

An Unlikely Couple Struggles to Reconcile the Burdens of Their Past

Dani Prescott came to the children's hospital to spy on Brett Somers--so how did she end up on a date with him? Weeks earlier she'd seen an interview in which he blamed her mother for the plane crash that had killed his parents. But the crash had killed her mother as well, so Dani can't believe the story Brett's trying to sell to the media.

Vowing to find a way to discredit the privileged--and maddeningly handsome--Brett, Dani has been following him and taking photos, hoping to find something she can use against him. But when she catches his eye instead, she quickly finds herself offering up a fake name and agreeing to a date. Brett knows this mystery girl is hiding something--but he's got his own secrets to keep. What will happen when he discovers who she really is? Will Dani and Brett look beyond their own heartaches to discover a love that could heal their deepest pain?

SEPTEMBER 20 9780800726416 • US $14.99 Fresh, flirty, and fast-paced, When Love Arrives is an CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Romance engaging story that will have readers falling in love FICTION / Romance / Clean & with the characters as they navigate the tricky waters Paperback / softback Wholesome between romance and revenge. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H FICTION / Romance / 368 pages Contemporary Carton Quantity: 36 Johnnie Alexander is the award-winning author of Where Treasure Hides and Where She Belongs. Johnnie is an accomplished essayist and poet whose work has appeared in the Guideposts anthology A Cup of Christmas Cheer. In addition to writing, she enjoys reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and taking road trips. She lives near Memphis, Tennessee.

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THIS ROAD WE TRAVELED A Novel Jane Kirkpatrick

Drama, Adventure, and Family Struggles Abound as Three Generations Head West on the Oregon Trail

When Tabitha Brown's son makes the fateful decision to leave Missouri and strike out for Oregon, she refuses to be left behind. Despite her son's concerns, Tabitha hires her own wagon to join the party. Along with her reluctant daughter and her ever-hopeful granddaughter, the intrepid Tabitha has her misgivings. But family ties are stronger than fear.

The trials they face along the way will severely test Tabitha's faith, courage, and ability to hope. With her family's survival on the line, she must make the ultimate sacrifice, plunging deeper into the wilderness to seek aid. What she couldn't know was how this frightening journey would impact how she understood her own life--and the greater part she had to play in history.

With her signature attention to detail and epic style, New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick invites readers to travel the deadly and enticing Oregon Trail. Based on actual events, This Road We Traveled will SEPTEMBER 6 inspire the pioneer in all of us. 9780800722333 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Historical FICTION / Historical Jane Kirkpatrick is the New York Times and CBA Paperback / softback bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H shelf talker: 9780800727802 including A Light in the Wilderness and A Sweetness to the 352 pages Soul, which won the coveted Wrangler Award from the Carton Quantity: 40 Western Heritage Center. Her works have been finalists for the Christy Award, Spur Award, Oregon Book Award, and Reader's Choice awards, and have won the WILLA Literary Award and Carol Award for Historical Fiction. Jane lives in Central Oregon with her husband, Jerry. Learn more at www.jkbooks.com.

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MATTIE'S PLEDGE A Novel JOURNEY TO PLEASANT PRAIRIE #2 Jan Drexler

A Tender, Poignant, and Heartwarming Glimpse into the Amish Migration West from Pennsylvania

Mattie Schrock is no stranger to uprooting her life. Even as her father relocated her family from one Amish community to the next, she always managed to find a footing in their new homes. Now as the Schrock family plans to move west from Somerset County to a fledgling Amish settlement in Indiana, she looks forward to connecting with old friends who will be joining them from another Pennsylvania community--friends like Jacob Yoder, who has always held a special place in her heart.

Since Mattie last saw Jacob, they've both grown into different people with different dreams. Jacob yearns to settle down, but Mattie can't help but dream of what may lie over the western horizon. When a handsome Englisher tempts her to leave the Amish behind to search for adventure in the West, will her pledge to Jacob be the anchor that holds her secure?

Tender, poignant, and gentle, Mattie's Pledge offers SEPTEMBER 20 9780800726577 • US $14.99 readers a glimpse into Amish life in the 1840s--and CAN $18.99 FICTION / Amish & Mennonite into the yearning heart of a character they'll not soon FICTION / Christian / Romance forget. Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Historical / 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H General Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish 384 pages Carton Quantity: 32 traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their experiences are the basis for her stories. Jan lives in South Dakota with her husband, their four adult children, two active dogs, and a cat. She is the author of The Prodigal Son Returns, A Mother for His Children (winner of the 2013 TARA award), A Home for His Family, and Hannah's Choice.

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THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT Melody Carlson

Perfect for readers who want a heartwarming and hopeful Christmas story

Five women from different walks of life have become close friends through their book club--enjoying one another's company even more than they enjoy the books. So when the leader of the book club unexpectedly passes away on the cusp of the Christmas season, the four remaining friends are stunned. They relied on Abby for inspiration and motivation. She was the glue that held them together, and they're sure that without her the group can't continue.

When the group gathers "one last time" to open a bag Abby's husband gives them, they find Abby had made each of them an angel ornament for Christmas, crafted especially for each woman and accompanied by a sweet and personal note. Inspired by their beloved friend, together Cassidy, Louisa, Grace, and Belinda decide to commit themselves to becoming Christmas Angels to others in need. Each woman will use her life situation and talents to reach out and help others in her own unique way--little knowing that her own life SEPTEMBER 6 and her relationships will be changed forever. 9780800722692 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 FICTION / Christian / General Fan favorite Melody Carlson is back with another FICTION / Romance / Hardback Contemporary touching Christmas story sure to grip readers' hearts 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H and perhaps inspire them to become Christmas Angels 176 pages themselves. Carton Quantity: 60 Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books with combined sales of more than six million. She is the author of several Christmas books, including the bestselling The Christmas Bus, The Christmas Dog, Christmas at Harrington's, The Christmas Cat, and The Christmas Joy Ride. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and Finding Alice. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com.

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A PRIMARY DECISION A Novel THE WORTHINGTON DESTINY #3 Dr. Kevin Leman and Jeff Nesbit

Forces Conspire to Take the Worthington Family Down

Sarah Worthington never expected to become the US attorney general--at least not this early in her career. Plunged into the vicious vetting process, with all sides digging for secrets in her family closet, she steels herself for the path forward. Nothing will deter her from making her mark on the world in the biggest way possible--even if that means prosecuting the current president of the United States. Yet powerful forces conspire behind the scenes to take the Worthington family down, and the president orders her to close the investigation. Will she comply? Or turn the tables to pursue her ultimate dream--the US presidency?

This exciting conclusion to The Worthington Destiny series will have readers on the edge of their seats--just in time for the 2016 presidential race.

Dr. Kevin Leman, the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including The Birth Order Book, has made thousands of house calls for Fox & Friends, The View, Today, CBS's The Early Show, The 700 Club, CNN, SEPTEMBER 6 9780800723309 • US $14.99 and Good Morning America. CAN $18.99 FICTION / General Jeff Nesbit, a former senior communications official at Paperback / softback the White House and former director of public affairs 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H for two prominent federal science agencies, is a 320 pages Carton Quantity: 40 strategic communications advisor and the author of more than twenty novels. He writes At the Edge, a weekly column for U.S. News & World Report.

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THE RAVEN A Coffey & Hill Novel COFFEY & HILL #2 Mike Nappa

"A thrill ride into the stark territory between grace and the letter of the law."--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author

As part of his regular street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience's pockets while they watch. It's harmless fun- -until he decides to keep the spare wallet a city councilman doesn't seem to miss, hoping for a few extra bucks. When he finds not money but compromising photos of the councilman and his "personal assistants," The Raven hatches a plan to blackmail the man. However, he quickly finds himself in over his head with the Ukrainian Mafia and mired in a life-threatening plot code-named, "Nevermore."

Private investigators Trudi Coffey and Samuel Hill must scramble to sort out the clues--and their complicated feelings for each other--to rescue The Raven and save hundreds of lives from a wildcard bent on revenge.

Mike Nappa snags readers from the first page of this fast-paced thriller--and he never lets go until the end. SEPTEMBER 13 9780800726454 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense Mike Nappa is an entertainment journalist at FICTION / Thrillers / General FamilyFans.com, as well as a bestselling and award- Paperback / softback winning author with more than one million books sold 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H worldwide. When he was a kid, the stories of Edgar 432 pages Carton Quantity: 36 Allen Poe scared him silly. Today he owns everything Poe ever wrote. A former fiction acquisitions editor, Mike earned his MA in English literature and now writes full time. He is the author of Annabel Lee.

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TANGLED WEBS A Novel MEN OF VALOR #3 Irene Hannon

Three-Time RITA Award Winner Delivers Another Heart- Stopping Thriller

After a disastrous Middle East mission ends his six- year Army Ranger career, Finn McGregor needs some downtime. A peaceful month in the woods sounds like the perfect way to decompress. But peace isn't on the agenda once he crosses paths with publishing executive Dana Lewis, a neighbor who is nursing wounds of her own. Someone seems bent on disrupting her stay in the cabin she inherited from her grandfather. As Finn and Dana work together to discover who is behind the disquieting pranks, the incidents begin to take on a menacing tone. And when it becomes apparent Dana's foe may have deadly intent, Finn finds himself back in the thick of the action --ready or not.

Bestselling author Irene Hannon draws readers into a web of psychological suspense where danger lurks in dark corners . . . and keeps them captive until the very last page.

OCTOBER 4 9780800724542 • US $14.99 Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense author of more than fifty novels, including Buried Secrets FICTION / Christian / Romance and Thin Ice, as well as the Heroes of Quantico, Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Suspense Guardians of Justice, and Private Justice series. In 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H addition to many other honors, she is a seven-time 384 pages shelf talker: 9780800727826 Carton Quantity: 36 finalist for and three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.

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TANGLED WEBS, HARDCOVER A Novel MEN OF VALOR #3 Irene Hannon

Three-Time RITA Award Winner Delivers Another Heart- Stopping Thriller

Bestselling author Irene Hannon draws readers into a web of psychological suspense where danger lurks in

OCTOBER 4 dark corners . . . and keeps them captive until the very 9780800727758 • US $22.99 last page. CAN $31.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense FICTION / Christian / Romance Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning Hardback FICTION / Romance / Suspense author of more than fifty novels, including Buried Secrets 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 384 pages and Thin Ice, as well as the Heroes of Quantico, Carton Quantity: 28 Guardians of Justice, and Private Justice series. In addition to many other honors, she is a seven-time finalist for and three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame. Learn more at www.irenehannon.com.

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WHERE TWO HEARTS MEET A Novel PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DREAMS #2 Liz Johnson

Evocative Contemporary Romance Set in a Charming Inn on Beautiful Prince Edward Island

In her kitchen at the Red Door Inn, executive chef Caden Holt is calm, collected, and competent. But when her boss asks her to show off their beautiful island to impress a visiting travel writer and save the inn, Caden is forced to face a world much bigger than her kitchen-- and a man who makes her wish she was beautiful.

Journalist Adam Jacobs is on a forced sabbatical on Prince Edward Island. He's also on assignment to uncover a story. Instead he's falling in love with the island's red shores and Caden's sweets.

When Caden discovers Adam isn't who she thought he was, she realizes that the article he's writing could do more than ruin the inn's chances for survival--it might also break her heart.

Readers will discover hope for the hurting, joy for the broken, and romance for the lonely at the enchanting Red Door Inn. OCTOBER 18 9780800724504 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Romance Liz Johnson fell in love with Prince Edward Island the FICTION / Romance / first time she set foot on it. When she's not plotting her Paperback / softback Contemporary next trip to the island, she works as a full-time 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H marketing manager. She is the author of several novels 336 pages Carton Quantity: 40 including The Red Door Inn, a New York Times bestselling novella, and a handful of short stories. She makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee.

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THE DEVOTED A Novel THE BISHOP'S FAMILY #3 Suzanne Woods Fisher

Fan Favorite Suzanne Woods Fisher Offers Readers Tender Romance, Humor, and Plenty of Surprises

Bright, curious, and restless, Ruthie Stoltzfus loves her family but is stuck in a sea of indecision about her future: Should she stay Amish? Or should she leave? She's done all she can to prepare to go--passed the GED, saved her money--but she can't quite set her journey into motion.

Patrick Kelly is a young man on a journey of his own. He's come to Stoney Ridge to convert to the Amish and has given himself thirty days to learn the language, drive a buggy, and adapt to "everything Plain." Time, to Patrick, is of the essence. Every moment is to be cherished, especially the hours he spends with Ruthie, his Penn Dutch tutor.

Ruthie's next-door neighbor and cunning ex-boyfriend, Luke Schrock, is drawn to trouble like a moth to a flame. Rebellious, headstrong, defiant, Luke will do anything to win Ruthie back--anything--and Patrick Kelly is getting in his way. OCTOBER 4 9780800723224 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 FICTION / Amish & Mennonite Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites FICTION / Christian / Romance readers back to Stoney Ridge for a story of dreams Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / deferred and hopes fulfilled--complete with Fisher's 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Contemporary signature twists that never fail to leave readers 336 pages delighted. Carton Quantity: 40 shelf talker: 9780800727819

Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than a dozen novels, including The Imposter, The Quieting, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and The Heart of the Amish. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.

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STORM A Novel STONE BRAIDE CHRONICLES #3 Bonnie S. Calhoun

Now That Glade, Selah's Protecting Force, Is Gone, the Hunt Is On to Capture Her

Selah has survived the forces of both man and nature to reunite her family. But her happiness is short-lived as they are forced into a barren world of volcanic ash that conceals the storm boiling beneath. The clock is ticking and Selah's abilities are growing--along with the list of those out for her blood.

Selah feels unworthy of her status as a novarium and is tortured by the knowledge of lives lost to protect her. Her physical and mental abilities will tempt her to be reckless, but she must learn to wield such power responsibly. Time is running out as more lives are tragically cut short and the search for the Third Protocol takes Selah into lands that have fallen into legend. Can Selah follow the trail of ancient artifacts and finish the quest? Or have she and her companions pinned their hopes on nothing more than a fanciful story?

Calhoun's characters race headlong into an explosive combination of futuristic technology, age-old greed, OCTOBER 4 9780800723781 • US $12.99 and the sacrifices for love that drive them to CAN $16.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION / impossible choices. Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic Paperback / softback YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Bonnie S. Calhoun loves to write, but it doesn't make her 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Dystopian happy unless it includes the three Bs: body count, 432 pages YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science blood, and blowing things up. She is the author of Carton Quantity: 36 Fiction / General Thunder, Lightning, Tremors, and Aftershock, all part of the Stone Braide Chronicles. Bonnie lives in a log cabin in the woods on fifteen acres and shares her domain with a husband, a dog, and two cats--all of whom think she is waitstaff.

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WILD MONTANA SKIES A Novel MONTANA RESCUE #1 Susan May Warren

Bestselling Author's New Series Delivers Romance and Adventure as an SAR Team Searches for Others--and Finds Themselves

Search and rescue pilot Kacey Fairing is home on leave in Mercy Falls, Montana, twelve years after she joined the military to escape the mistakes of her past. With a job waiting for her as the new lead pilot of Peak Rescue in Glacier National Park, Kacey hopes to reconnect with the now-teenage daughter she sees only between deployments. What she doesn't realize is that someone else is also back in town.

Ben King has been building his country music career since the day Kacey shut him out of her life. Now all of that's on hold when his injured father calls him home to help run Peak Rescue until he's fully recovered. It doesn't take long, though, to discover his father's ulterior motives as Kacey Fairing walks into the house and back into his heart.

With Mercy Falls in a state of emergency due to flash floods, Kacey and Ben are forced to work together to OCTOBER 18 9780800727437 • US $14.99 save lives. But when floodwaters turn personal, can CAN $18.99 FICTION / Romance / they put aside the past to save their future? Contemporary Paperback / softback FICTION / Romance / Action & Susan May Warren is the ECPA and CBA bestselling 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Adventure author of over fifty novels with more than one million 368 pages FICTION / Christian / Romance Carton Quantity: 40 books sold. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple shelf talker: 9780800727796 Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT and numerous Reader's Choice Awards, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, romantic comedy, and novellas. She can be found online at www.susanmaywarren.com, on Facebook at SusanMayWarrenFiction, and on Twitter @susanmaywarren.

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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER DALI A Serena Jones Mystery SERENA JONES MYSTERIES #2 Sandra Orchard

A Fast-Paced, Keep-You-Guessing Whodunit with a Dash of Romance

When a valuable Salvador Dali painting belonging to her grandmother's friend is mysteriously replaced by a forgery, FBI Special Agent Serena Jones is called in to investigate. Serena hopes finding the thief will also mean finally measuring up to Nana's expectations. But when the evidence points to members of the owner's own household, it becomes increasingly clear that Serena won't be winning any popularity contests.

The Dali isn't the only painting that's fallen prey to the forgery-replacing thief, raising the specter of a sophisticated theft ring--one with links to dirty cops, an aspiring young artist, and the unsolved murder of Serena's grandfather.

With plenty of edge-of-your-seat moments, Another Day, Another Dali gives the plucky Serena Jones--and readers-

OCTOBER 18 -a new high-stakes case to crack. 9780800726690 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 FICTION / Christian / Suspense Sandra Orchard is the award-winning author of several FICTION / Mystery & Detective / books, including A Fool and His Monet and the Port Aster Paperback / softback General Secrets series. The winner of five Canadian Christian 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 352 pages Writing Awards and a Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Carton Quantity: 40 Award, Sandra has also received a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, a National Readers' Choice Award, and a Daphne du Maurier Award. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Learn more at www.sandraorchard.com.

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LIVE FREE An Adult Coloring Book Margaret Feinberg

Create and Relax While Meditating on the Freedom God Brings

Coloring is more than just child's play--it's a creatively fulfilling way to slow yourself down in order to refresh your mind and soul. And in Live Free, it can also help you connect with the loving God who unburdens you to be all you were meant to be. Highlighting verses from the Bible that focus on the freedom that comes with knowing who you are in Christ, this beautiful book presents an uplifting message in a fun and creative format. Drink deeply from Scripture as you color the intricate artwork and meditate on the freedom God wants you to experience in your life. Space is included for reflections, prayers, or even doodles.

Creativity and freedom go hand in hand, and as you experience Christ's freedom you'll be inspired to create like never before. And when you do, you can even share your art with others by posting photos on social media or by cutting out the pages to save for yourself. Gather your crayons, markers, or any other favorite coloring supplies and start creating!

AVAILABLE Margaret Feinberg is a popular Bible teacher and 9780764218637 • US $12.99 speaker at churches, and she speaks at conferences CAN $16.99 GAMES / Board Games RELIGION / Christian Life / such as Catalyst, Thrive, and Women of Joy. Her books, Paperback / softback Devotional including The Organic God, The Sacred Echo, Scouting the 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H | 0.535 lb Wt Divine, Wonderstruck, and Fight Back With Joy, and their 48 pages corresponding Bible studies, have sold nearly one Carton Quantity: 68 million copies and received critical acclaim and extensive national media coverage. Margaret and her husband, Leif, live in Utah.

42 Bethany House APRIL 2016

LIVE FEARLESS An Adult Coloring Book Margaret Feinberg

Embrace God's Comforting Presence While You De-stress, Meditate, and Create!

Life can be overwhelming as we go from one urgent demand on our time to another; it's important to slow down and remind ourselves who we are and who God is. Coloring is a wonderful way to relax and focus our minds, giving us the refreshment and freedom to be all we were meant to be. But this book gives you more than a chance to color--it also focuses your attention on the peace that God brings through his presence in your life.

This beautiful, intricately designed coloring book highlights verses from the Bible that focus on the courage that comes with knowing God is by your side. He wants us to live bold lives, free of fear, and his Word gives us the peace and reassurance to do so. Presenting this uplifting message in a fun and creative format, Live Fearless encourages you to drink deeply from Scripture as you color and create. Space is included for reflections, prayers, or even doodles.

You can even share your art--and God's comforting APRIL 5, 2016 presence--with others by posting photos on social 9780764218644 • US $12.99 media or by cutting out the pages to keep for yourself. CAN $16.99 GAMES / Board Games RELIGION / Christian Life / Gather your favorite coloring supplies and start Paperback / softback Devotional creating! 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H 48 pages Margaret Feinberg is a popular Bible teacher and Carton Quantity: 68 speaker at churches, and she speaks at conferences such as Catalyst, Thrive, and Women of Joy. Her books, including The Organic God, The Sacred Echo, Scouting the Divine, Wonderstruck, and Fight Back With Joy, and their corresponding Bible studies, have sold nearly one million copies and received critical acclaim and extensive national media coverage. Margaret and her husband, Leif, live in Utah.

43 Bethany House MARCH 2016

IMAGES OF GRACE An Inspirational Coloring Book Jacqui Grace

Relax and Unwind While Being Inspired and Amazed by Grace!

We were all born to create, and it's hard to imagine childhood without paper and crayons. But that drive to add your own touch of beauty to the world doesn't need to stop now that you're grown.

Images of Grace is a beautiful and playful masterpiece, blending hand-drawn, intricate illustrations with the rich words of Scripture. Each page is a source of inspiration, a gentle tonic for the busyness and complexity of our hectic lives. Incorporated into each design is a delicate hand-lettered Bible verse that focuses on God's grace, giving you the opportunity to meditate on his love and care for you as you color. Let this book inspire you creatively while it reconnects you with the God who created you and knows your every need.

Grab your colored pencils, crayons, or markers and set yourself free to create. And when you're done, inspire others by giving away your art or posting it to social media. But most important: relax, have fun, and MARCH 1, 2016 remember God loves you more than you can even 9780764218835 • US $14.99 imagine. CAN $18.99 GAMES / Board Games RELIGION / Christian Life / Paperback / softback Devotional Jacqui Grace is a professional artist and designer who 9.750 in W | 9.750 in H | 1.020 lb Wt has created illustrated books, greeting cards, gift wrap, 96 pages Rights: Cannot export to the UK and more. Jacqui lives in England with her husband Carton Quantity: 24 and children.

44 Bethany House JULY 2016

NO MORE CHRISTIAN NICE GUY, REV. AND EXP. ED. When Being Nice--Instead of Good--Hurts Men, Women, and Children Paul Coughlin

Revised and Expanded Edition of a Life-Changing Book

Recovering nice guy Paul Coughlin points the way for all men who yearn to live a life of boldness and conviction --like Jesus. Using anecdotes from his own life, powerful and poignant stories, and vivid examples from our culture, Coughlin shows how men can say no to the "nice guy" syndrome and yes to a life of purpose, passion, and vitality.

In this revised and expanded edition, Coughlin adds vital insights on the changes he's seen in churches and the greater culture in the decade since No More Christian Nice Guy was first published. This radical and hopeful message elevates the true biblical model of manhood and now includes testimonials from men and women whose lives have been altered by this book. Coughlin also looks at the shifting expectations men face in relationships and in the workplace, and how younger Christians, in particular, are subject to harmful views JULY 5, 2016 about masculinity. 9780764212680 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Men's Part inspiration, part instruction, and part manifesto, Issues this book gives men the courage to move from passivity Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / to assertiveness. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Personal Growth 272 pages Carton Quantity: 32 Paul Coughlin is an international speaker and teacher who has been interviewed by Good Morning America and the New York Times, among other media outlets. Paul is the author of eight books, and his articles have appeared in many publications, including New Man and FoxNews.com. He is the founder of The Protectors, an anti-bullying organization that helps schools and churches throughout North America as well as internationally. Paul, his wife, Sandy, and their family live in southern Oregon. Visit his website at www.paulcoughlin.net.

45 Bethany House AUGUST 2016

THE BLESSED LIFE, NEW AND REV. ED. Unlocking the Rewards of Generous Living Robert Morris

Discover the Joy of Giving--and the Rewards of Receiving

Our culture is saturated with false teaching on what it means to be blessed, but what does the Bible say about it? How can we truly live blessed lives? With humor, passion, and clarity, pastor and bestselling author Robert Morris presents the secrets of living a blessed life both financially and spiritually. He shows that when God changes your heart from selfishness to generosity, every part of your life-journey is affected.

"There is no greater adventure on Earth than simply living the life of generosity and abundance that is available to all of God's people--but so few ever dare to live," says Pastor Robert. "It is a journey of reward. It is the blessed life."

First published in 2002, this newly revised and expanded edition includes new content from recent sermons, updated illustrations from years of the life- changing impact of its message, and testimonies from people experiencing the blessed life. AUGUST 2, 2016 9780764218767 • US $19.99 CAN $26.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General Robert Morris is the founding senior pastor of Gateway RELIGION / Christian Life / Church, a multi-campus church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Hardback Personal Growth area. He is featured on the weekly television program 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H The Blessed Life, reaching 100 million homes in the U.S. 240 pages Carton Quantity: 32 and over 200 countries worldwide. Robert holds a doctorate of literature, serves as chairman of the board of The King's University, and is the bestselling author of 11 books, including The Blessed Life, From Dream to Destiny, and The God I Never Knew. He and his wife have three adult children and four grandchildren.

46 Bethany House AUGUST 2016

HOME How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings Elyse Fitzpatrick

Heaven Is the Home You've Been Waiting For

In this world of fear, trials, and loneliness we often feel adrift--like we're still searching for a place where we can truly make ourselves at home. There's a longing for something more, something that makes us feel like we belong, something that resonates perfectly with who we were made to be. This longing is no small thing to be brushed off and forgotten--it's a guidepost letting us know we were made for another world. Earth is not our home. But it's close.

What we long for is the new earth, the place God has been preparing for our eternity with him. In Home, Elyse Fitzpatrick explores heaven and the afterlife, demonstrating that our final destination is not some dull, featureless space in the clouds, but rather a perfected earth. It's a real, physical place that we'll explore with real bodies. A place of beauty and wonder and free of all death and decay.

No need to chase a bucket list. On the new earth there

AUGUST 2, 2016 will be no end of glorious sites and amazing activities, 9780764218026 • US $14.99 and we'll never run out of time to do them all. Includes CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General questions for group discussion. RELIGION / Christian Theology / Paperback / softback Eschatology Elyse Fitzpatrick is a frequent speaker at churches, 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H retreats, and large conferences such as The Gospel 240 pages shelf talker: 9780764299261 Carton Quantity: 32 Coalition and True Woman. She holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an MA in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 22 books on daily living and the Christian life and lives with her husband in San Diego, California.

47 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

YOUR MARRIAGE MASTERPIECE Transform Your Relationship Through God's Amazing Design Al Janssen

A Transformational Picture of Marriage

God created marriage as a beautiful work of art that reflects his glory to the world. But our culture has undervalued and misunderstood it, causing it to lose some of its luster. Like recent restoration projects on the Sistine Chapel and the Mona Lisa, it is time to return marriage to its former glory, and the only way to do that is to take a closer look at what the artist had in mind all along.

In this newly revised and expanded book, Al Janssen takes a fresh look at the exquisite design God has for marriage and brings to light the reasons this union was intended to last a lifetime. The chapters weave real- life stories with great teaching and biblical narratives in order to paint a complete picture of all that marriage can be. Readers will examine elements such as passion, adventure, and commitment that come together to make up the colors of God's design. They SEPTEMBER 20 will also discover new ways to reflect God's love within 9780764218446 • US $14.99 marriage--revealing his plan for men and women from CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Love & the moment he created us. Marriage Paperback / softback Al Janssen has written more than 30 books, including 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 256 pages collaborations with authors such as Gary Smalley, Steve Carton Quantity: 32 Douglass, Amy George, and Brother Andrew. He has assisted ministries such as Focus on the Family, Revised and updated edition of Campus Crusade for Christ, Open Doors, Alliance Masterpiece Marriage Defense Fund, and Promise Keepers. Al and his wife, Jo, live in Colorado Springs.

48 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

DISCIPLINE THAT CONNECTS WITH YOUR CHILD’S HEART Building Faith, Wisdom, and Character in the Messes of Daily Life Jim and Lynne Jackson

A Powerful Approach to Bringing God's Grace to Kids

Did you know that the way we deal (or don't deal) with our kids' misbehavior shapes their beliefs about themselves, the world, and God? Therefore it's vital to connect with their hearts--not just their minds--amid the daily behavior battles.

With warmth and grace, Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families, offer four tried-and- true keys to handling any behavioral issues with love, truth, and authority. You will learn practical ways to communicate messages of grace and truth, how to discipline in a way that motivates your child, and how to keep your relationship strong, not antagonistic. Discipline is more than just a short-term attempt to modify your child's actions--it's a long-term investment to help them build faith, wisdom, and character for life. SEPTEMBER 20 When you discover a better path to discipline, you'll 9780764218477 • US $16.99 find a more well-behaved--and well-believed--kid. CAN $22.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Family

Paperback / softback Jim and Lynne Jackson are career professionals, working 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H with other people's kids since the early 1990s. 288 pages Founders of Connected Families, they have conducted Carton Quantity: 32 over 1,300 workshops for parents and privately coached more than 1,000 parents. They're recognized as media spokespeople for a variety of parenting issues and reach a wide audience through speaking at churches and parenting conferences. The Jacksons have three children and live in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.connectedfamilies.org.

49 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

CARING FOR CREATION The Evangelical's Guide to Climate Change and a Healthy Environment Mitch Hescox and Paul Douglas

Faith-Based Solutions to Caring for the Earth

Climate change is a confusing and polarizing issue. It may also prove to be the most daunting challenge of this century because children, the elderly, and the poor will be the first to feel its effects. The issue is all over the news, but what is seldom heard is a conservative, evangelical perspective.

Connecting the dots between science and faith, this book explores the climate debate and how Christians can take the lead in caring for God's creation. The authors answer top questions such as "What's really happening?" and "Who can we trust?" and discuss stewarding the earth in light of evangelical values. "Acting on climate change is not about political agendas," they say. "It's about our kids. It's about being a disciple of Jesus Christ." Capping off this empowering book are practical, simple ideas for improving our environment and helping our families and those around us.

SEPTEMBER 20 Mitch Hescox leads the Evangelical Environmental 9780764218651 • US $14.99 Network (EEN), the largest evangelical group dedicated CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Religion & Science to creation care, and is quoted often in national media. NATURE / Environmental Prior to EEN, he pastored a church for 18 years. Mitch Paperback / softback Conservation & Protection and his wife live in Pennsylvania. Learn more at 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H RELIGION / Christian Life / Social www.creationcare.org. 208 pages Issues Carton Quantity: 32 Paul Douglas is a respected meteorologist with 35 years of TV and radio experience. A successful entrepreneur, he appears regularly on MSNBC, CNN, and other media outlets. Paul and his wife live in Minnesota. Learn more at www.pauldouglasweather.com.

50 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

BLESSINGS FOR WOMEN Words of Grace and Peace for Your Heart Susie Larson

Daily Blessings to Lift a Woman's Soul

Begin your day with a reminder of God's love and purpose. This beautiful devotional book is filled with words of comfort, encouragement, and wisdom that will bring joy to your soul. Each blessing and related Scripture is specifically aimed to nourish a woman's heart. The blessings take only moments to read but are packed with biblical promise and perspective.

Several years ago Susie began posting daily blessings on Facebook, and since then thousands have responded and forwarded the blessings on to others. This collection of new blessings, presented with inspiring Scriptures and beautiful photos, will be treasured by anyone seeking peace and encouragement or looking to encourage those they love.

Susie Larson hosts a daily radio talk show that airs across the upper Midwest, contributes a weekly feature heard nationally on Moody Radio, and is a keynote speaker at more than 15 events nationally each year. Susie and her husband, Kevin, have three adult sons SEPTEMBER 13 and live near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Learn more at 9780764218422 • US $14.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / www.susielarson.com. CAN $18.99 Devotional

Hardback 5.000 in W | 7.000 in H 208 pages Carton Quantity: 40

51 Bethany House SEPTEMBER 2016

FACING THE BLITZ Three Strategies for Turning Trials Into Triumphs Jeff Kemp

Popular Speaker Reveals That Every Trial Is an Opportunity

A football blitz is an attack to force the quarterback into a mistake and create mayhem. But a blitz also creates an opportunity for the quarterback, as it leaves holes in the defense. What looks like the worst play can become the best play.

During a life blitz--financially, relationally, spiritually, or physically--by taking initiative you can do more than just survive. You can grow, succeed, and advance. Jeff shares lessons learned through all kinds of blitzes. He teaches how life is about transformation and being others-oriented, and how having the right mind-set can turn fear and misery into courage, growth, and joy. Includes end-of-chapter questions.

Now in paper.

Jeff Kemp speaks at churches, men's ministry events, corporate conferences, and prayer breakfasts. In 2012 Jeff joined FamilyLife as a vice president, speaking at

SEPTEMBER 20 35 events a year about how to strengthen families. His 9780764218309 • US $14.99 other networks include the Marriage CoMission and CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General Fatherhood CoMission, Athletes in Action, NFL Players RELIGION / Christian Life / Men's Association, and The Jack Kemp Foundation. He and his Paperback / softback Issues wife, Stacy, live in Arkansas. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 240 pages Carton Quantity: 32

52 Bethany House OCTOBER 2016

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FASTING What It Is, How to Do It, and Why It Matters Elmer L. Towns

Vital, Practical Teaching on Biblical, Effective Fasting from the Topic's Leading Author

Fasting is one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines in the church today. And in a society where we want for nothing, abstaining from something we want carries little appeal. Yet fasting isn't about lack-- it's about drawing closer to God and resting in his abundance.

In this essential, foundational handbook to biblical fasting, Elmer L. Towns, one of the leading authors on the topic, will help you discover the amazing spiritual benefits of prayer and fasting. Not only does he lay out a biblical overview, but he also gives you a practical, easy-to-implement plan and answers your questions about this spiritual discipline. But more importantly, you will encounter a powerful new way to experience God's presence, to listen to him, to worship, and to pray more deeply.

Elmer L. Towns is dean emeritus of the School of OCTOBER 18 9780764218385 • US $12.99 Religion and Theological Seminary at Liberty University, CAN $16.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Prayer which he cofounded in 1971 with Jerry Falwell. Dr. RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Towns has written many bestselling books, including Paperback / softback Growth Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough, The Ultimate Guide to the 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Names of God, Fasting for Financial Breakthrough, and The 160 pages Carton Quantity: 32 Daniel Fast. Dr. Towns makes his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. Previous edition published as The Beginner's Guide to Fasting

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THE NEW BELIEVER’S GUIDE TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE What Will Change, What Won't, and Why It Matters Alex Early

What Life as a Christian Really Looks Like

New believers need to know what to expect. While many books cover the nuts and bolts of new faith--how to read the Bible, how to pray, how to find a church--in this book, Alex Early focuses on issues of the heart. What are Christians supposed to feel? What happens when they sin? What does God want from them? Designed to challenge and reassure, this book gives a realistic depiction of the Christian life, and includes such topics as how to rest in God's love, what forgiveness looks like when you blow it, what it means to find your identity in Christ, and how to pray with honesty and transparency.

God isn't surprised when we struggle, and although being in a relationship with God is amazing, he never promised that this life would be easy. He can handle OCTOBER 18 "real" people, and he pours out his reckless love 9780764218361 • US $8.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / regardless of what we do or think on any given day. We General CAN $11.99 all need to be reminded of this, but especially those

Paperback / softback new to the faith. 4.250 in W | 7.500 in H 192 pages This book is ideal for new believers, but seasoned Carton Quantity: 32 Christians should also have copies on hand to give away. Includes end-of-chapter questions and a "Christianese to English" glossary.

Alex Early (MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, MA, London School of Theology) is a pastor who has planted a church in a bar, served as a theology professor, created the Acts 29 West Academy, and launched the Acts 29 podcast. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Intercultural Studies degree at Western Seminary, Alex lives with his wife and children in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at www.alxegesis.com.

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ANSWERING THE TOUGHEST QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD AND THE BIBLE Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz

Bestselling Authors Tackle Difficult Issues for Believers and Doubters

When it comes to the big questions about God--Is he real? Why are Christians so unlike Jesus? Does he really care about me?--Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz don't pretend to have all the answers. But they do know how to wrestle with doubt. They welcome questions, and in these pages they ask some of the most important ones you have about God and the Bible. With candor, insight, and a disarming touch of humor, they provide some answers to these critical questions, yet they leave enough space--and grace--for you to keep wrestling, asking, and seeking Truth.

There is no shame in asking--after all, even some of the greatest men and women in the Bible had doubts. Don't let your questions go unanswered. What you find might just change your life. OCTOBER 18 9780764218705 • US $12.99 CAN $16.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz are the bestselling authors of RELIGION / Christian Theology / more than 50 books, including the international Paperback / softback Apologetics bestseller God Is in the Small Stuff and the Christianity 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 101 series. Their books have been used by individuals 176 pages shelf talker: 9780764299308 Carton Quantity: 32 and churches since 1997. Their passion is to communicate the truth about God in a way that is clear, correct, and casual. Bruce Bickel and his wife, Cheryl, live in Central California. For more information visit www.brucebickel.com. Stan Jantz and his wife, Karin, call Southern California home.

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WORSHIP CHANGES EVERYTHING Experiencing God's Presence in Every Moment of Life Darlene Zschech

What Does Worship Look Like the Other Six Days of the Week?

With wisdom and joy, Darlene Zschech shares her thoughts on what worship truly is and what it looks like in real life--during your weekday commute, when the laundry's piling up, even while you're out for coffee with a friend. In Worship Changes Everything, you'll discover how to let praise and wonder invade every facet of your being and experience God in every moment of life. Get ready to be transformed by the purpose and freedom that come from living a life of worship.

Now in paper.

Endorsement "Darlene speaks with such wisdom, heart, and authority on the power of worship in every moment of our lives. We often say that worship is more than OCTOBER 4 singing, and Darlene amplifies that worship is life!"-- 9780764219399 • US $14.99 Chris Tomlin, singer and songwriter CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Darlene Zschech and her husband, Mark, are copastors of Paperback / softback Growth Hope Unlimited Church in Australia. Acclaimed 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H RELIGION / Christian Life / 256 pages Inspirational worldwide as a singer, songwriter, worship leader, Carton Quantity: 32 author, and speaker, Darlene continues to be involved in the music ministry at Hillsong Church, where she served as worship leader for many years. Darlene and her husband live on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Learn more at www.darlenezschech.com.

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RHYTHMS OF REST Finding the Spirit of Sabbath in a Busy World Shelly Miller

An Inspiring, Practical Guide to Finding Rest and Getting Closer to God

Sabbath-keeping not only brings physical refreshment, it restores the soul. God commands us to "remember the Sabbath," but is it realistic in today's fast-paced culture? In this warm and helpful book, Shelly Miller dispels legalistic ideas about Sabbath and shows how even busy people can implement a rhythm of rest into their lives--whether for an hour, a morning, or a whole day. With encouraging stories from people in different stages in life, Miller shares practical advice for having peaceful, close times with God. You will learn simple ways to be intentional about rest, ideas for tuning out distractions and tuning in God, and even how meals and other times with friends and family can be Sabbath experiences.

Ultimately, this book is an invitation to those who long for rest but don't know how to make it a reality. Sabbath is a gift from God to be embraced, not a spiritual hoop to jump through.

Shelly Miller is a veteran ministry leader and sought- OCTOBER 4 after mentor on Sabbath-keeping. She leads the 9780764218439 • US $14.99 Sabbath Society, an online community of people who CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / General want to make rest a priority, and her writing has been Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual featured in Outreach Magazine, HomeLife, and other print 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Growth and online publications. Shelly and her husband 192 pages recently moved from the U.S. to London, England, where Carton Quantity: 32 they resource church planting efforts.

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ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT Experiencing the Presence and Power of God A.W. Tozer; James L. Snyder, comp. and ed.

Dynamic, Never-Before-Published Work on the Holy Spirit from A.W. Tozer

What does it mean to have the Holy Spirit in our lives? Many look to extraordinary experiences and manifestations as evidence of the Spirit. But what happens when the event is over? How can we experience the Holy Spirit in the ordinary, everyday world? How can we be filled with the Spirit?

In this material taken from Tozer's sermons, he answers these questions and explores life in the Spirit from a balanced perspective. The church needs the gifts of the Spirit--all of them--or it will never be what God intends it to be. But this has to happen in wisdom and humility.

Many people talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit, but very few accept the conditions for being filled. Tozer lays down requirements for the Holy Spirit to come into our lives and transform us into Spirit- filled people. Though every Christian has the Holy Spirit, not every Christian is filled with the Holy Spirit. He explains the difference and how it could change the NOVEMBER 1 evangelical church of today. 9780764218071 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General RELIGION / Christian Theology / A.W. Tozer (1897-1963) was a self-taught theologian, Paperback / softback Pneumatology pastor, and writer whose powerful words continue to 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H grip the intellect and stir the soul of today's believer. 208 pages shelf talker: 9780764299339 He authored more than 40 books. The Pursuit of God and Carton Quantity: 32 The Knowledge of the Holy are considered modern devotional classics.

Reverend James L. Snyder is recognized as an authority on A.W. Tozer. His first book, In Pursuit of God: The Life of A.W. Tozer, won the Reader's Choice Award in 1992 from Christianity Today. James and his wife live in Ocala, Florida.

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THE PRAYER GOD LOVES TO ANSWER Accessing Christ's Wisdom for Your Greatest Needs Daniel Henderson

Ministry Leader Teaches How to Pray for Direction and Guidance

Should I take that new job? How can I be a better parent? Who should I marry? How can I make ends meet? We all face challenging questions that keep us up at night, and we don't know who to turn to for answers, or even if there's anyone at all who can help. It turns out there is--the very God who created you.

Everyone needs God's wisdom to navigate the complexities of life and manage responsibilities, difficulties, and relationships. Jesus Christ, the source of all wisdom and knowledge, has not called us to figure these things out for ourselves--he is ready to give us his perfect wisdom as we seek him in prayer. In this book, Daniel Henderson shares a Gospel-centered approach to living wisely in a broken world. He gives you practical steps for praying to receive answers in the midst of our confusion and uncertainty as well as NOVEMBER 1 questions for group discussion. There is no question 9780764218330 • US $14.99 you can ask that God can't answer. He's just waiting for CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Prayer you to ask.

Paperback / softback Includes practical prayer guide and questions for group 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 176 pages discussion. Carton Quantity: 32 Daniel Henderson is a pastor, renewal catalyst, and leadership coach. He received his academic degrees from Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. After spending years in full-time pastoral ministry, Daniel now gives most of his full-time efforts to Strategic Renewal, a ministry that comes alongside churches to encourage prayer and a passion for the Lord. He is also an adjunct professor at Liberty University in the areas of prayer and pastoral leadership. Daniel and his wife, Rosemary, live near Denver, Colorado.

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THE 100 MOST ENCOURAGING VERSES OF THE BIBLE Troy Schmidt

The 100 Most Encouraging Verses in the Bible

Everyone struggles with discouragement as they face various trials of life, big or small. Whether you are struggling with your health, family, job, or relationships, God wants to give you hope and peace again.

What does he want you to know and remember in the hard times? This book goes straight to the source of all Truth to reveal how much God loves you and how he's right by your side through thick and thin. The 100 verses that are highlighted include well-known passages as well as hidden treasures you may have never read. Each verse is followed by a brief devotional reading that will help you find understanding and comfort from the text--and in the process draw you ever nearer to God. The book's length and focus make it perfect as a daily meditation or to read as a family. It also makes an ideal gift for those who love the Bible and seek the hope of God's promises. NOVEMBER 1 9780764217609 • US $9.99 Troy Schmidt's career has included writing inspirational CAN $13.49 RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional books for adults and children and creating videos Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / including Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends video and 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Inspirational book series. He is the consulting producer for The 112 pages American Bible Challenge with Jeff Foxworthy. He is also a Carton Quantity: 32 campus pastor at First Baptist Church of Windermere, Florida. Troy and his wife have three sons and make their home in Florida. To learn more visit www.troyeschmidt.com.

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KIT KAT AND LUCY The Country Cats Who Changed a City Girl's World Lonnie Hull DuPont

The True Story of How Two Quirky Stray Cats Changed Their Adopted Human Forever

After years of loving the vibrant city life in San Francisco, Lonnie Hull DuPont reluctantly trades her three-room apartment on foggy, lively Telegraph Hill for a farmhouse on a quiet plain in Michigan. She immediately misses the rhythm and the pace of the city, and the isolation country living brings has her longing for something more.

Enter Kit Kat and Lucy--stray cats who arrive at the farmhouse a year apart and each ask to move in. The antics and oddities of these two strong personalities wrapped in fur bring a new light to the farmhouse and DuPont's life. Kit Kat, an obsessive-compulsive tortoiseshell, can purr her new human into a happier state of mind. Lucy, the playful, leaping Russian Blue who can nail a bat right out of the air, makes her laugh.

From the hysterical process of getting two strange cats to like each other, to the exciting years of watching

SEPTEMBER 13 those cats thrive--and inspire DuPont in the process-- 9780800727321 • US $13.99 this book is an energetic tale of cat and human foibles. CAN $18.49 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Animals enrich our lives, and the heartwarming story of Personal Memoirs how Kit Kat and Lucy changed one woman's world will Paperback / softback PETS / Essays & Narratives leave readers smiling. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H RELIGION / Inspirational 272 pages Carton Quantity: 44 Lonnie Hull DuPont is an award-winning poet, book editor, and writer. She is the author of several books, including five compilations of animal stories under the pseudonym of Callie Smith Grant. An active member of the Cat Writers Association, she lives in rural Michigan with her husband and their cats.

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DO YOU KNOW YOU’RE ALREADY AMAZING? 30 Truths to Set Your Heart Free Holley Gerth

Reveals 30 Truths for a Woman's Heart to Embrace So She Can Become All God Created Her to Be

Holley Gerth's bestselling book You're Already Amazing has helped nearly 100,000 women understand God's heart for them. Still, that doesn't mean women feel joy, peace, and a sense of purpose every day. The lies our hearts are tempted to believe are powerful. But God's truth is even more powerful.

In this brand new devotional, author and life coach Holley Gerth encourages women to break free from all that's been keeping them from embracing who they are and becoming all God created them to be. She unpacks thirty truths from God's Word that will equip women to start living the reality that they are already amazing. She also includes interactive journaling questions and prayer prompts to help readers put those truths into practice in their hearts and minds.

Holley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, certified life coach, and speaker. She loves encouraging SEPTEMBER 20 9780800726973 • US $13.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / the hearts of women through her popular blog as well CAN $18.49 Devotional as books like You're Already Amazing, You're Going to Be RELIGION / Christian Life / Okay, and You're Loved No Matter What. She's also Hardback Inspirational cofounder of (in)courage.me and a writer for DaySpring, 4.000 in W | 6.000 in H and she has a master's degree in counseling. Holley 240 pages Carton Quantity: 40 lives with her husband, Mark, in the South. Connect with her at www.holleygerth.com.

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BOD4GOD, REPACKAGED ED. Twelve Weeks to Lasting Weight Loss Steve Reynolds

Simple Changes Lead to Health Inside and Out

The media labeled Steve Reynolds "The Anti-Fat Pastor" after he lost more than 100 pounds and launched a stunningly successful weight-loss program in his church and community. In Bod4God, he reveals the four keys that have unlocked the door to health and fitness for him and for countless others who have dedicated their bodies to God. In addition, Steve shows local churches how to impact the health of their entire community by hosting "Losing to Live" events, such as weight-loss competitions and team-driven fitness campaigns.

Steve Reynolds, America's "Anti-Fat Pastor," has served as the senior pastor of Capital Baptist Church in suburban Washington, DC, since 1982. He is the creator of the Losing to Live weight loss competition. His story of dramatic weight loss has been featured on local, national, and international media, including The View. Steve is a graduate of Liberty University and Theological Seminary. Learn more at www.bod4god.org. SEPTEMBER 20 9780800726812 • US $19.99 CAN $26.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Personal Growth Hardback HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Living 288 pages Carton Quantity: 40

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WINNING YOUR DAILY BATTLES Living Empowered by the Armor of God Linda Evans Shepherd

Unpacks the Armor of God and Shows Christians How to Break Free from the Chains That Hold Them Back

God has created each person with purpose and potential, so why are so many of us fighting the same old battles instead of living the life he intends for us? God has already provided all of the weapons we need in order to find success in every area of life. It's time to learn how to use them.

Linda Evans Shepherd shows readers how to break the chains of the enemy by putting on the full armor of God described in Ephesians 6. Shepherd explains the function of each piece of armor and offers readers deep insight into why they feel resistance when they try to find and follow their purpose. She shows readers how using the full armor of God will help them win their spiritual battles to live a victorious life now.

Linda Evans Shepherd is an award-winning author, a popular speaker, and a radio personality. The president of Right to the Heart Ministries, she is the OCTOBER 18 9780800727093 • US $13.99 author of several books, including When You Don't Know CAN $18.49 RELIGION / Christian Life / General What to Pray and Experiencing God's Presence. She and her RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual husband live in Colorado. For more, visit Paperback / softback Growth www.sheppro.com. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual 224 pages Warfare Carton Quantity: 68

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THE BEAUTY OF GRACE Stories That Celebrate How God Finds Us Right Where We Are Dawn Camp, ed.

Encouraging and Heartfelt Stories of Grace Connect Women's Hearts with God--Now in Paper

In this hectic life, it's easy to forget that God is always near, even though he sends us frequent reminders. The beauty amid the mess, a well-timed word of encouragement from a friend, the memories that won't let go of our hearts--they're all ways God extends us grace. But if we're not paying attention, we can miss them. With heartfelt stories from some of today's foremost writers, The Beauty of Grace is a haven of calm contemplation amid the chaos. These inspiring stories helps readers appreciate the benefits of cultivating friendship, waiting on God, choosing joy, staying connected, learning to trust, and much more.

Contributors include Jessica Turner, Lisa-Jo Baker, Holley Gerth, Ann Voskamp, Bonnie Gray, Tsh Oxenreider, Leeana Tankersley, Emily Freeman, Margaret Feinberg, and many others.

Dawn Camp is the camera-toting, homeschooling

OCTOBER 18 mother of eight children. She is a featured blogger at 9780800723965 • US $14.99 (in)courage, and her beautiful photography has CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General previously graced their monthly calendar and currently RELIGION / Christian Life / decorates the desktops of women around the world. Paperback / softback Inspirational Dawn blogs at MyHomeSweetHomeOnline.net and is a 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 224 pages featured photographer on Adobe's website for Adobe Carton Quantity: 52 Photoshop Lightroom software. She lives with her family in metro Atlanta.

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SHE BELIEVES Embracing the Life You Were Created to Live Debbie Lindell with Susy Flory

Dynamic Leader Helps Women Embrace the Life They Were Created to Live

With over seven billion people in the world, it can be difficult for women to believe they were designed for a purpose. That they individually have value, and their life has meaning that goes beyond what they see or have been told to believe. But that's just the life- changing message Debbie Lindell passionately shares and champions. Every woman, no matter her history, social status, or position in society, was beautifully and magnificently designed by her Creator to live an amazing life.

In She Believes, Lindell shares with women the beautiful truth of God's love for them, empowering them to live out their own unique purpose and bring change to their homes, their workplaces, their communities, and the world. With personal stories and biblical truth, Debbie invites women to trust God's Word--and discover the incredible, abundant life that he created them to live.

Debbie Lindell serves and leads alongside her husband John, lead pastor of James River Church in Springfield, OCTOBER 4 Missouri, which has an average weekly attendance of 9780800724429 • US $15.99 over 14,000 people. As a leader, speaker, and CAN $20.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General RELIGION / Christian Life / conference host, she loves to inspire women of all Paperback / softback Inspirational ages to understand and embrace who God created 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H them to be. In 2003, Debbie launched the Designed for 272 pages shelf talker: 9780800727833 Life Women's Conference with 375 in attendance. Carton Quantity: 48 Today, this annual event draws nearly 10,000 women from across the nation and around the world. Learn more at designedforlife.org.

Susy Flory is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Thunder Dog, as well as several other books. Her writing has been featured in Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and Today's Christian Woman. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her family.

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VICTORY 365 Daily Motivation for a Champion's Heart Fellowship of Christian Athletes

365-Day Devotional Encourages Athletes and Coaches to Take a Time-Out to Center on Their Relationship with God

Even as they strive for victory on the field or on the court, athletes and coaches can make strides toward richer spiritual lives. Growing in faith helps athletes and coaches grow as positive influences on the teammates, coaches, opponents, and parents around them. This 365-day devotional encourages athletes and coaches to take a time-out to rethink and re-center on their faith. Each entry opens with an inspirational thought and a related Scripture. A reflection question at the end of each entry helps the reader apply the lesson to his or her life as both a believer and a participant in the competitive arena.

Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has challenged athletes and coaches to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is cultivating Christian principles in communities throughout the world by encouraging, equipping, and empowering others to serve as examples and to make a difference. Reaching over two million people annually on the professional, college, high school, junior high, and youth levels, FCA has OCTOBER 18 grown into one of the largest sports ministries. Through 9780800727420 • US $17.99 this shared passion for athletics and faith, lives are CAN $24.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional changed for current and future generations. Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Inspirational 416 pages SPORTS & RECREATION / General Carton Quantity: 32

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OVERCOMING TOXIC PARENTING How to Be a Good Parent When You Didn't Have One Rick Johnson

Advice for Parents on How to Break the Cycle of Neglect, Abuse, or Absentee Parenting

Parenting is hard enough when you had good role models in your own parents. But what if your parents were absent, neglectful, or abusive? Are you doomed to repeat their mistakes with your own children? As a parenting expert and someone who experienced negative parenting, Rick Johnson answers that question with an emphatic "No!"

Anyone can be a good parent, even if they didn't have one. Johnson shows anxious readers how to identify the ways in which their past experiences affect their own parenting choices. Then he walks them through the process of healing the emotional and spiritual wounds toxic parenting has left behind. Finally, he outlines healthy habits and practices to take the place of the negative ones that may have been modeled for them. OCTOBER 18 9780800726959 • US $13.99 Any parent who worries about whether they can break CAN $18.49 RELIGION / Christian Life / Family the cycle of abuse, neglect, or absenteeism will find in FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Rick a sympathetic companion on the road to creating a Paperback / softback Parenting / General positive family environment now and for the future. 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / 224 pages Dysfunctional Families Carton Quantity: 52 Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of That's My Son; That's My Teenage Son; That's My Girl; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at parenting and marriage conferences. Rick, his wife, Suzanne, and their grown children live in Oregon. Learn more at www.betterdads.net.

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THE MEASURE OF A MAN, REV. ED. Twenty Attributes of a Godly Man Gene A. Getz

More Than a Million Copies Have Been Sold of this Powerful Book for Men, Now Revised for a New Generation

For forty years, The Measure of a Man has taught hundreds of thousands of men around the world how to live according to God's direction--faithfully, lovingly, and spiritually. Now revised this classic guide to biblical masculinity is poised to impact a new generation of men.

True masculinity is not measured by the strength of a man, but by these twenty biblical guidelines drawn from the Apostle Paul's letters to his young protégés Timothy and Titus. Inspiring, encouraging, and practical, this book shows men how they can reach God's standards as fathers, husbands, and mentors to other men. This updated edition includes QR codes that take the reader to online video resources for further study.

Gene A Getz is pastor emeritus at Chase Oaks Church in Plano, Texas, and director of the Center for Church NOVEMBER 1 9780800722388 • US $15.99 Renewal. He is the author of more than sixty books and CAN $20.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Men's has taught at Moody Bible Institute and Dallas Issues Theological Seminary. For many years he hosted the Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / General Renewal Radio program that aired daily. Gene has 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H been married to his wife, Elaine, for over fifty years. 272 pages Carton Quantity: 48

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LOVE BUSTERS, REV. AND UPDATED ED. Protect Your Marriage by Replacing Love- Busting Patterns with Love-Building Habits Willard F. Harley, Jr.

A Classic Resource from Dr. Harley--Now Revised and Repackaged to Highlight Six Changes in Habits That Will Save Your Marriage

According to relationship expert and bestselling author Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr., after couples get married, they often develop habits that slowly undermine the love they have for each other. If tolerated, these Love Busters--selfish demands, disrespectful judgments, angry outbursts, dishonesty, annoying habits, and independent behavior--will destroy a couple's love for each other. The solution, however, isn't merely to avoid these negative behaviors and attitudes. Rather, it's to cultivate Love Builders--positive habits that will strengthen the relationship.

With Dr. Harley's expert guidance, couples will be able to avoid the major causes of marital unhappiness and disappointment. Instead of tearing their marriage apart, they will learn to build it into the marriage they NOVEMBER 1 had needed and wanted. This book is a perfect 9780800727710 • US $19.99 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / companion to His Needs, Her Needs and will be useful to CAN $26.99 Marriage & Long Term pastors, counselors, and couples. Relationships Hardback FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr. is a nationally acclaimed clinical 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Love & Romance 224 pages psychologist, a marriage counselor, and the bestselling Carton Quantity: 48 author of numerous books, including His Needs, Her Needs; Five Steps to Romantic Love; Surviving an Affair; Draw Close, and He Wins, She Wins. Harley's much-loved book, His Needs, Her Needs, is also available with a video curriculum for churches and small groups. His popular website, www.marriagebuilders.com, offers practical solutions to almost any marital problem.

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HOW TO TALK SO YOUR HUSBAND WILL LISTEN Rick Johnson

Practical Advice for the Woman Who's Tired of Repeating Herself

It's no secret that men and women speak different languages. But if good communication is one of the keys to a happy marriage, it's time to get on the same page! Relationship expert Rick Johnson shares the secrets to speaking to men effectively and positively. He shows women how to

· recognize and affirm his good qualities · encourage leadership, forgiveness, and patience · build his authentic masculinity · deal with his anger, self-centeredness, or other negative traits · and much more

Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of That's My Son; That's My Teenage Son; That's My Girl; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at parenting and marriage conferences. He lives in Oregon. Learn more at www.betterdads.net. SEPTEMBER 20 9780800726553 • US $5.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / CAN $7.99 General

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WHAT TO DO WHEN WORDS GET UGLY Dr. Michael D. Sedler

Practical Strategies for Responding Biblically to Gossip, Criticism, and Negative Words

Communication expert Michael Sedler gives readers practical strategies for identifying, counteracting, and responding graciously to gossip, criticism, and negative words. He shows readers how to

· positively handle negative language · reconcile with those who have spoken harm to you · build others up by speaking life-giving words, even when you don't want to

Our words can profoundly hurt--or heal. All of us can learn to build one another up--and stop words that hurt.

Dr. Michael D. Sedler ministers in churches and provides consultation services to schools and businesses throughout the United States. Michael is the author of When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up, with more than 300,000 copies sold. He works as an adjunct professor for three universities and lives with his wife, Joyce, in OCTOBER 18 Washington. 9780800727260 • US $5.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / CAN $7.99 Personal Growth RELIGION / Christian Life / Paperback / softback Relationships 4.250 in W | 7.000 in H SELF-HELP / Personal 240 pages Growth / General Carton Quantity: 68

Previous editions published as Stop the Runaway Conversation and Stopping Words That Hurt

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THE BAKER ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE BIBLE A Book-by-Book Companion J. Daniel Hays and J. Scott Duvall

A Clear and Reliable Guide to Each Book of the Bible

The Baker Illustrated Guide to the Bible provides a clear, reliable, and attractive resource to enhance personal Bible study. With a chapter for each book of the Bible, the guide presents the book's central teaching, setting, message, interesting features, and a key memory verse. In addition, each biblical book is placed in the context of Scripture as a whole, allowing readers to understand God's unfolding plan from Genesis to Revelation.

With beautiful, full-color photos, maps, and illustrations, this book-by-book companion to the Bible is perfect for Sunday school teachers, students, and everyday Christians who will find it quickly becomes the first place they go before beginning a book of the Bible.

J. Daniel Hays (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is dean of the School of Christian Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author or SEPTEMBER 13 9780801015458 • US $14.99 coauthor of many articles and books, including Grasping CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / God's Word, The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook, and General Jeremiah and Lamentations in the Teach the Text Paperback / softback RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Commentary Series. 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H General 160 pages Carton Quantity: 76 J. Scott Duvall (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University. He is the author or coauthor of many articles and books, including The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook and Revelation in the Teach the Text Commentary Series.

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THE BOY BORN DEAD A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph David Ring with John Driver, and David Wideman

Where We See Tragedy, God Sees Possibility . . .

Few American epics of tragedy, intrigue, friendship, and faith will entertain and challenge the soul like the narrative inspired by the events in the real life of David Ring--a boy literally born dead who survives with sobering consequences. Living with the harsh realities of cerebral palsy, Ring faces impossible odds yet stumbles into an improbable life of inspiration and influence in the small, unassuming town of Liberty, Missouri, in the 1960s.

As a teenage boy, Ring finds himself tragically orphaned and being shuffled about to various homes. Along this journey, he faces secret, unspeakable atrocities that eventually plunge him into the depths of depression and attempted suicide. But amid the harsh troubles of life, he encounters another boy his age named David, the son of a local pastor. Their unlikely friendship begins on the rocks, but eventually develops into something extraordinary and unique that alters the trajectory of both of their lives--and the whole town

AUGUST 2, 2016 of Liberty--forever. 9780801019456 • US $14.99 CAN $18.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / David Ring has been an internationally known speaker Religious since 1973, sharing his story with over 100,000 people Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / each year at churches, conventions, schools, and 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Inspirational 256 pages corporate events. He is frequently featured on national Carton Quantity: 52 television outlets, such as TBN's Praise the Lord and Focus on the Family.

John Driver is the creator of Ignition 7, a global initiative of videos, books, apps, and resources crafted to equip people to be sustained in their faith. He is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen books.

David Wideman has been a pastor at Christ Journey Church in Coral Gables, Florida, since 1983.

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EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE Finding the Faith and Courage to Follow Your Dreams Jen Bricker with Sheryl Berk

Born without Legs, She Inspires Others to Overcome

Jen Bricker was born without legs. Shocked and uncertain they could care for her, her biological parents gave her up for adoption. In her loving adoptive home, there was just one simple rule: "Never say 'can't.'" And pretty soon, there was nothing this small but mighty powerhouse set her sights on that she couldn't conquer: roller-skating, volleyball, power tumbling, and spinning from silk ribbons thirty feet in the air.

Everything Is Possible is her incredible story--a story of God working out his plan for her life from before day one. Readers follow Jen from the challenges of growing up different to holding captive audiences numbering in the tens of thousands. Everything Is Possible shows readers what they can accomplish when they remove the words coincidence and limitation from their vocabulary. Filled with heart and spirit, as well as Jen's wit, wisdom, and no-holds-barred honesty, this inspiring true story points the way to purpose and joy. Foreword by Nick Vujicic.

SEPTEMBER 6 9780801019302 • US $19.99 Jen Bricker is an aerial artist, acrobat, and motivational CAN $26.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / speaker. A state champion in power tumbling, she has Sports traveled internationally with Britney Spears's World Hardback BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Tour and appeared as the headliner at the prestigious 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Personal Memoirs Palazzo hotel in Las Vegas, New York's Lincoln Center, 192 pages BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Carton Quantity: 40 Religious and the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai. She has been featured on numerous news shows, including HBO's shelf talker: 9780801019524 Real Sports, ABC's 20/20, and Good Morning America. She is currently living in Los Angeles and has added a successful speaking career to her list of accomplishments, including a feature in TED talks.

Sheryl Berk is a New York Times bestselling author several times over. Soul Surfer, her #1 bestseller with Bethany Hamilton, was made into a major motion picture.

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JUDGES AND RUTH TEACH THE TEXT COMMENTARY SERIES Kenneth C. Way

Focused Biblical Scholarship to Teach the Text

To craft informed sermons, pastors scour commentaries that often deal more with minutia than the main point. Or they turn to devotional commentaries, which may contain exegetical weaknesses. The Teach the Text Commentary Series bridges this gap by utilizing the best of biblical scholarship and providing the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.

The newest Old Testament release in this innovative commentary series is Kenneth C. Way's treatment of Judges and Ruth.

Kenneth C. Way (PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) is associate professor of Bible exposition at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also the author of Donkeys in the Biblical SEPTEMBER 20 World: Ceremony and Symbol. 9780801092152 • US $26.99 RELIGION / Biblical CAN $36.99 Commentary / Old Testament

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GREEK FOR EVERYONE Introductory Greek for Bible Study and Application A. Chadwick Thornhill

Who Says You Have to Attend Seminary to Learn Greek?

Reading the New Testament in its original language is one of the most effective ways to gain a greater understanding of the message of the Bible. Even though Greek is important to preparation for preaching and teaching, many who are called to ministry will not be able to dedicate years of study to master the language. But a lack of mastery of Greek should not exclude us from gleaning important insight and inspiration from reading Scripture in its original language.

Now pastors, Bible study instructors, Sunday school teachers, and serious lay students of the Bible can learn the basics of biblical Greek at their own pace. Greek for Everyone explains how the Greek language works and introduces the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, equipping readers to understand the original meaning of the New Testament. By focusing on the takeaways that most impact interpretation, this accessible book provides a

SEPTEMBER 20 working knowledge of biblical Greek for the study of 9780801018916 • US $24.99 Scripture. CAN $34.99 RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Language Study A. Chadwick Thornhill (PhD, Liberty University) is the chair Paperback / softback RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New of theological studies and an assistant professor of 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Testament 256 pages apologetics and biblical studies for the Liberty Carton Quantity: 52 University School of Divinity. He is the author of a number of articles and essays, and of the book The Chosen People: Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism.

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IMPROBABLE PLANET How Earth Became Humanity's Home Hugh Ross

The Latest Scientific Discoveries Point to an Intentional Creator

Most of us remember the basics from science classes about how Earth came to be the only known planet that sustains complex life. But what most people don't know is that the more thoroughly researchers investigate the history of our planet, the more astonishing the story of our existence becomes. The number and complexity of the astronomical, geological, chemical, and biological features recognized as essential to human existence have expanded explosively within the past decade. An understanding of what is required to make possible a large human population and advanced civilizations has raised profound questions about life, our purpose, and our destiny. Are we really just the result of innumerable coincidences? Or is there a more reasonable explanation?

This fascinating book helps nonscientists understand the countless miracles that undergird the exquisitely fine-tuned planet we call home--as if Someone had us in mind all along.

SEPTEMBER 6 Hugh Ross (PhD, University of Toronto) is founder and 9780801016899 • US $17.99 president of Reasons To Believe (www.reasons.org). He CAN $24.99 RELIGION / Religion & Science RELIGION / Christian Theology / is the author of many books, including More Than a Hardback Apologetics Theory and Why the Universe Is the Way It Is. An 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H astronomer, Ross has addressed students and faculty 272 pages on over 300 campuses in the United States and abroad Carton Quantity: 40 on a wide variety of science-faith topics. From science conferences to churches to government labs, Ross presents powerful evidence for a purpose-filled universe. He lives in the Los Angeles area.

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AMERICA AT THE CROSSROADS Explosive Trends Shaping America's Future and What You Can Do about It George Barna

Today's Most Troubling Trends about Faith and Culture in America

We live in a tumultuous time. Upheavals and reversals in culture, popular opinion, morality, race relations, socioeconomic status, and so much more have entire generations feeling off balance or out of touch. How do we keep pace with the breathtaking rate of change in our society when we can hardly find time to keep up with our racing newsfeeds? And in the face of such enormous cultural forces, is there anything we can do to help shape our culture?

With America at the Crossroads, bestselling author and cultural analyst George Barna turns his researcher's eye on the most significant trends of our moment in history, compiling and distilling the most salient information for busy readers who want to shape culture rather than allow it to shape them. Anyone who has felt overwhelmed by our swiftly changing times will SEPTEMBER 13 appreciate Barna's extensive research and his "bottom 9780801008313 • US $19.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / line" approach. CAN $26.99 Social Issues RELIGION / Christian Ministry / George Barna is the award-winning author of more than Hardback General 50 books, including bestsellers such as Revolution, The 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 208 pages Power of Vision, The Frog in the Kettle, and Transforming Carton Quantity: 32 Children into Spiritual Champions. He is also founder of Barna Group, a leading research firm that specializes in faith-related surveys. He currently leads Metaformation, an organization designed to help people maximize their potential, and the American Culture & Faith Institute, which studies and influences faith and politics. George has led several churches and lives with his family on the central California coast.

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WHAT IS REFORMED THEOLOGY? REPACKAGED ED. Understanding the Basics R. C. Sproul

What Do the Five Points of Calvinism Really Mean?

Many have heard of Reformed theology, but may not be certain what it is. Some references to it have been positive, some negative. It appears to be important, and they'd like to know more about it. But they want a full, understandable explanation, not a simplistic one.

What Is Reformed Theology? is an accessible introduction to beliefs that have been immensely influential in the evangelical church. In this insightful book, R. C. Sproul walks readers through the foundations of the Reformed doctrine and explain how the Reformed belief is centered on God, based on God's Word, and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Sproul explains the five points of Reformed theology and makes plain the reality of God's amazing grace.

R. C. Sproul has served the church as a seminary

SEPTEMBER 13 professor, pastor, and author of more than ninety 9780801018466 • US $16.99 books. He is the founder and chairman of Ligonier CAN $22.99 RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ministries, and his teaching can be heard on the radio General program Renewing Your Mind, which broadcasts daily on Paperback / softback more than three hundred radio outlets in the United 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 256 pages States and in more than fifty countries. Carton Quantity: 52

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THE BAKER BOOK OF BIBLE CHARTS, MAPS, AND TIMELINES John A. Beck

Reproducible Charts and Maps for Effective Biblical Teaching

Bible charts, maps, and timelines enrich our understanding of God's Word and support effective Bible teaching, but clear and reliable information is difficult to find. To put this information into the hands of teachers and students of the Bible, The Baker Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines provides full-color pages of reproducible material based on the most up- to-date biblical scholarship.

This accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand reference book of full-color, reproducible charts and maps presents essential information about the Bible in a concise, visual way to support the study of God's Word.

John A. Beck (PhD, Trinity International University) has taught courses in Hebrew and Old Testament at various colleges and universities for more than twenty years. He currently is an adjunct faculty member at Jerusalem SEPTEMBER 20 University College in Israel. His articles have appeared 9780801017124 • US $29.99 in numerous academic journals and books. His books CAN $41.99 RELIGION / Biblical Reference / General include Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, A Visual Spiral bound RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Guide to Bible Events, A Visual Guide to Gospel Events, The 8.500 in W | 11.000 in H General Baker Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times, and Discovery 240 pages House Bible Atlas. Beck lives in Wisconsin. Carton Quantity: 12

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IF Trading Your If Only Regrets for God's What If Possibilities Mark Batterson

Transform Your If Only Regrets into What If Possibilities

If is a powerful little word. Some people are stuck in "if only," trudging through lives marked with regret. But God wants us to live lives marked with possibilities, with the "what if" attitude that looks forward to the future with confidence. Why? Because the answer to "If God is for us, who can be against us?" is "No one." God is always on our side. Every day, in every way.

With his trademark enthusiasm and contagious joy, Mark Batterson helps readers overcome feelings of guilt, fear, and doubt, because in Christ there is no condemnation. Unpacking the promises of Romans 8, he shows readers that they are more than conquerors-- right now and forever. And because of that, the possibilities for their lives are limitless.

Christians from all walks of life will find themselves set free by this inspiring and entertaining read. Now in paper.

SEPTEMBER 6 Mark Batterson is the New York Times bestselling author 9780801016059 • US $15.99 of The Circle Maker, The Grave Robber, A Trip around the Sun, CAN $20.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / General and If. He is the lead pastor of National Community Church, one church with eight campuses in Washington, Paperback / softback DC. Mark has a doctor of ministry degree from Regent 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 304 pages University and lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, Carton Quantity: 44 and their three children. Learn more at www.markbatterson.com.

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UNLOCKING THE BIBLE What It Is, How We Got It, and Why We Can Trust It Jeff Lasseigne

How We Got the Bible and Why It Is Reliable

The Bible is the bestselling, most read, most beloved, most criticized, most neglected, and most antagonizing book in history. It's also the most misunderstood-- sometimes even by those who claim to follow its teachings. So what exactly is it? Who wrote it and how did those writings come together into what we now know as the Bible? And how do we know we can trust what it says?

For the curious reader, whether a lifelong Christian, a new believer, or an unconvinced skeptic, Unlocking the Bible provides the answers to these questions and more. In easy-to-understand language, it covers the Bible's origin, its transmission throughout history, its trustworthiness, and its significance. It also explains how to read this unique collection of religious texts and outlines how to study and teach it to others.

Jeff Lasseigne has served as assistant pastor under senior pastor Greg Laurie at Harvest Christian

SEPTEMBER 13 Fellowship in Riverside, California, since 1989. He 9780801019173 • US $16.99 teaches the midweek Bible study and helps to oversee CAN $22.99 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / leadership training. He is the author of Highway 66: A General Unique Journey Through the 66 Books of the Bible and Paperback / softback RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Unlocking the Last Days, a verse-by-verse study through 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H General the Book of Revelation. Jeff loves to teach God's Word, 320 pages RELIGION / Christian Theology / Carton Quantity: 44 Apologetics reading, and travel. He and his wife, Lorraine, live in Riverside.

85 Baker Books SEPTEMBER 2016 KEEPING YOUR COOL A Book about Anger GROWING GOD'S KIDS Carolyn Larsen

This series of books helps young children learn how to deal with emotions and behaviors that are part of growing up. Parents and children are encouraged to recognize the feeling of anger and find constructive ways to deal with it. For ages 3-6.

Carolyn Larsen is the bestselling author of more than fifty books for children and adults, including the popular Little Girls and Little Boys Bible storybooks. She is a frequent conference speaker around the world, bringing scriptural messages filled with humor and tenderness.

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Baker Books SEPTEMBER 2016 TELLING THE TRUTH A Book about Lying GROWING GOD'S KIDS Carolyn Larsen

This series of books helps young children learn how to deal with emotions and behaviors that are part of growing up. Parents and children are encouraged to address lying and discover the value of telling the truth. For ages 3-6.

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86 Baker Books SEPTEMBER 2016 PLAYING FAIR A Book about Cheating GROWING GOD'S KIDS Carolyn Larsen

This series of books helps young children learn how to deal with emotions and behaviors that are part of growing up. Parents and children discover why playing fair is better and more satisfying than cheating. For ages 3-6.

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Baker Books SEPTEMBER 2016 BEING NICE TO OTHERS A Book about Rudeness GROWING GOD'S KIDS Carolyn Larsen

This series of books helps young children learn how to deal with emotions and behaviors that are part of growing up. Parents and children identify rude behaviors and learn how to treat others the way they would like to be treated. For ages 3-6.

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THE REAL GOD How He Longs for You to See Him Chip Ingram

See God for Who He Is, Not What You Think He Ought To Be

Anyone who has tried to describe God to someone else, especially an unbeliever, knows that it is easy to find yourself at a loss for words. It seems that this part of our lives, which we claim is central, is often difficult to put into words. But if you know God, shouldn't you be able to describe him? What is he like? How can we put his eternal attributes into words?

Join Chip Ingram in this fascinating study of seven attributes of God: his goodness, sovereignty, holiness, wisdom, justice, love, and faithfulness. Readers will see God in a whole new light and discover that our view of God impacts every decision in our lives. It will change the way we pray, the way we live, and the way we think about the world around us.

God longs for us to know him as he really is. Get ready to meet God again for the first time.

Chip Ingram is the senior pastor of Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international OCTOBER 18 teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over 9780801018893 • US $15.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / thirty years, Chip has a unique ability to communicate CAN $20.99 Spiritual Growth truth and challenge people to live out their faith. Chip Paperback / softback shelf talker: 9780801019531 is author of many books, including Culture Shock, The 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Real Heaven, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting 256 pages Relationships. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four Carton Quantity: 44 grown children and nine grandchildren and live in Previous edition published as God: As He California. Longs for You to See Him

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REMEMBER AND RETURN Rekindling Your Love for the Savior--A Devotional John MacArthur

31-Day Devotional from Bestselling Author and Bible Teacher John MacArthur

In the busyness and trials of life, it's easy to drift away from the Savior. We may continue to go to church and even read the Scriptures and pray, but we can still lose our first love. Christ commended the church in Ephesus for their works and for their intolerance of false doctrine yet admonished them to remember and return to their first love--him. In the same way, our outward religiosity can mask an inner lack of love for our Savior.

In this 31-day devotional, John MacArthur takes readers down a biblically prescribed path as they rediscover who Christ is, what he has done, and how they must respond. Each entry will move readers from understanding to application to reflection and prayer, with a goal of rekindling their first love for Christ. Makes a thoughtful gift for any believer.

John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace

OCTOBER 18 Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. 9780801019319 • US $14.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / John's teaching is available around the world through CAN $18.99 Devotional his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English Hardback and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You 5.000 in W | 7.000 in H 208 pages distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by Carton Quantity: 48 John MacArthur. John is president of The Master's College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling The Gospel According to Jesus and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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MADE WELL Finding Wholeness in the Everyday Sacred Moments Jenny Simmons

Finding Wholeness through Tears, Joys, and the Everyday

From the woman fighting cancer to the man who has lost his child to the girl sinking into depression, so many of us are engaged in daily battles as we long for healing. When he walked the earth, Jesus said to an unwell man, "Do you want to be made well?" His invitation stretched beyond physical healing--he sought to restore the soul. The same invitation stands for us today.

For anyone struggling on the journey toward wholeness, singer/songwriter Jenny Simmons offers a resting place and a friend along the way. With personal insight into emotional pain, she invites readers to encounter a God who is working out their restoration-- often in surprising "half-baked" ways. Her humorous and inspirational prose lights a path toward wholeness. Anyone trying to find their way to spiritual, mental, and emotional healing will benefit from Jenny's vulnerable and compassionate stories of being made well in the midst of a messy life.

OCTOBER 4 9780801018909 • US $14.99 Jenny Simmons is a dynamic storyteller and lover of CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / people who sees God's redemptive hand at work in the Women's Issues world around her. She is a sought-after musician and Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual speaker who has garnered a devoted following on her 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Growth 224 pages blog (www.jennysimmons.com). As the lead singer of Carton Quantity: 52 the former band Addison Road, she traveled the country performing alongside her husband, Ryan, for over a decade. Jenny and Ryan live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their daughter, Annie.

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THE MYSTERY Finding True Love in a World of Broken Lovers Lacey Sturm

Love Exists. It's for You--and It's Worth Pursuing

Rock princess Lacey Sturm wants to share her journey from heartbreak to wholeness with young women. In The Mystery, Sturm helps readers understand that any loving relationship begins with knowing your own identity in Christ.

And yet, so many people have learned to define love through their own dysfunctional family, unhealthy relationships, the romances and wrecked relationships of mainstream pop culture, or, sadly, through pornography. Is it any wonder so many people end up brokenhearted, divorced, abused, abusive, or even suicidal?

Through personal stories, Sturm shows readers why true love is difficult and often painful but still worth fighting for. She helps women recognize destructive patterns in their relationships, discover a vision for a true and heart-flourishing love, and heal from past wounds.

For anyone seeking healthy, loving relationships in our OCTOBER 4 broken world, The Mystery lights the way to the love we 9780801016745 • US $15.99 were meant for. CAN $20.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs Paperback / softback RELIGION / Spirituality Originally the voice behind the platinum-selling 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H JUVENILE NONFICTION / international rock band Flyleaf, Lacey Sturm is now a 240 pages Biography & Autobiography / solo artist. Lacey speaks for the Billy Graham Carton Quantity: 52 Religious Evangelistic Association and its Rock the River events. She cofounded the Whosoever Movement and helped begin the RESET movement as one of their key speakers. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family. Learn more at www.laceysturm.com.

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SPEAKING OF HOMOSEXUALITY Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity Joe Dallas

Former Gay Activist Paves the Way to Peaceful Conversation

Homosexuality and gay marriage stand among perhaps the greatest defining cultural battles of our age. There's no escaping the inevitable conversations--so how does a Christian respond with love and biblical truth without adding fuel to the fire?

Drawing on nearly thirty years of counseling people struggling with homosexuality, former gay activist Joe Dallas takes readers through virtually every argument they are likely to hear in favor of normalizing homosexuality. He helps readers understand the views of LGBT people they may know and respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion. He shows the most effective ways to engage the subject on social media and in everyday encounters with guidelines for talking points, dialogue, approach, and tone, and even provides sample dialogue.

Anyone who has been searching for ways to have productive, loving conversations surrounding this OCTOBER 18 9780801019159 • US $15.99 critical topic will find this incredible resource a must- CAN $20.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Social have. Issues Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Theology / A former gay activist, Joe Dallas is the author of seven 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Ethics books on human sexuality from a biblical perspective. 240 pages RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender A contributing writer for the Christian Research Journal, he Carton Quantity: 52 Studies has also written for Christianity Today, the Conversations journal of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), Cornerstone magazine, Focus on the Family's Citizen Magazine, and several other publications. He has appeared on the ABC Evening News, The Bible Answer Man, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, The Laura Ingram Show, Janet Parshall Live, and many other media outlets. A popular speaker at men's conferences, he speaks regularly in the US and worldwide.

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GROWING YOUNG Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin

Unleashing the Passion of Young People in Your Church Is Possible!

Churches are losing both members and vitality as increasing numbers of young people disengage. Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation's leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain teenagers and young adults. It profiles innovative churches that are engaging 15- to 29-year-olds and as a result are growing--spiritually, emotionally, missionally, and numerically. Packed with both research and practical ideas, Growing Young shows pastors and ministry leaders how to position their churches to engage younger generations in a way that breathes vitality, life, and energy into the whole church.

Kara Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Named by Christianity Today as one of "50 Women to Watch," Kara is the author or coauthor of several books, including Sticky Faith, and a regular

OCTOBER 18 speaker at national leadership and youth ministry 9780801019258 • US $19.99 conferences across the country. CAN $26.99 RELIGION / Christian Church / Growth Jake Mulder is the director of strategic initiatives at the Hardback RELIGION / Christian Church / Fuller Youth Institute. He has worked in a variety of 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Leadership 352 pages ministry and professional roles, including as a youth Carton Quantity: 40 pastor in the Reformed Church of America, ministry director with Youth for Christ, and missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Europe and Asia.

Brad Griffin is associate director of the Fuller Youth Institute. A speaker, blogger, and youth pastor, Brad is the coauthor of several Sticky Faith resources, as well as Can I Ask That? 8 Hard Questions about God and Faith. He speaks nationally at churches, denominational training events, and youth ministry conferences.

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INTENDED FOR EVIL A Survivor's Story of Love, Faith, and Courage in the Cambodian Killing Fields Les Sillars

A True Story of Surviving Genocide and Forging a New Life

When the Khmer Rouge took Phnom Penh in 1975, new Christian Radha Manickam and his family were among two million people driven out of the city. Over the next four years, 1.7 million people--including most of Radha's family--would perish due to starvation, disease, and horrifying violence. His new faith severely tested, Radha is forced by the communist regime to marry a woman he doesn't know. But through God's providence, he discovers that his new wife is also a Christian. Together they find the courage and hope to survive and eventually make a daring escape to the US, where they raise five children and begin a life- changing ministry to the Khmer people in exile in the US and back home in Cambodia.

This moving true story of survival against all odds shows readers that out of war, fear, despair, and betrayal, God can bring hope, faith, courage, restoration--and even romance.

OCTOBER 18 Les Sillars (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, 9780801009099 • US $17.99 University of Texas at Austin) has been a journalist for CAN $24.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / over twenty years, seventeen of those with WORLD Religious magazine. He is a journalism professor at Patrick Henry Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / Social College in Virginia and holds graduate degrees in Old 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Issues 320 pages Testament studies and journalism. His writing has also Carton Quantity: 36 appeared in The Weekly Standard, the National Post, and Touchstone magazine.

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OUTRAGEOUS Awake to the Unexpected Adventures of Everyday Faith Aaron Tredway

Awaken to a Faith That Has No Bounds

All over the country, people are waking up from the American Dream. More than a house, a car, and 2.5 kids, what people truly yearn for is a life of possibility, potential, and adventure. We believe God is able to do more than we hope or imagine, but we're stuck living in the tension between our ordinary life and the extraordinary adventures that might be just around the corner.

In this energizing book, globe-trotting former athlete Aaron Tredway offers liberation from a life without purpose, calling readers to pursue lives of unexpected opportunity amid their everyday circumstances. Entertaining, engaging, and often unconventional, Outrageous challenges us to wake up and embrace a faith that can move us, shape us, and propel us to love God and others with greater significance. Each chapter unfolds a new true-life adventure fueled by faith and the extraordinary life Jesus promised to those who believe.

OCTOBER 18 9780801019296 • US $14.99 Aaron Tredway combined his love of sport and culture to CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / create a unique global platform that has allowed him Inspirational to travel to over 130 countries. Raised in California, Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Tredway has spent the last eighteen years of his life 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Growth 208 pages playing and coaching professional soccer on six Carton Quantity: 68 continents. Founder and former executive director of the Cleveland City Stars professional soccer team, he now works as the director of global advancement for Ambassadors Football International. He is the author of To/Who: Live for More.

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JAMES, 1 & 2 PETER, AND JUDE TEACH THE TEXT COMMENTARY SERIES Jim Samra

Focused Biblical Scholarship to Teach the Text

The newest New Testament release in this innovative commentary series is Jim Samra's treatment of James, 1 & 2 Peter, and Jude.

Jim Samra (PhD, Oxford University; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of Calvary Church NOVEMBER 15 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of The Gift 9780801092404 • US $26.99 RELIGION / Biblical of Church, Being Conformed to Christ in Community, and God CAN $36.99 Commentary / New Testament Told Me. Paperback / softback 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 272 pages Carton Quantity: 48

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A DISRUPTIVE GOSPEL Stories and Strategies for Transforming Your City Mac Pier

Stories Help Readers Impact Their Communities

What would happen in your city if 10 percent more people became vibrant Christians who worked together for the good of the community? Mac Pier knows from firsthand experience that when the gospel invades your city, big things start to happen. For thirty years he's watched and participated in what God has been doing in New York City. Now he shares true stories of transformation to inspire readers who long to see God move in their own communities. He helps readers understand the greatest barriers to the gospel in major cities all over the world, shares hopeful stories of reconciliation, highlights the passion and leadership of millennials advancing the gospel, and offers insight into how to start or join a gospel movement wherever in the world readers find themselves.

Anyone looking for motivation and inspiration to join God where he is working will love these exciting dispatches from the front lines of outreach on five continents. Foreword by Tim Keller.

NOVEMBER 1 9780801019203 • US $14.99 Mac Pier is the founder and CEO of The New York City CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Leadership Center and was instrumental in founding Inspirational the inaugural Movement Day conference. A resident of Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / New York City since 1984, Mac lives in a diverse 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Personal Growth neighborhood with residents from more than 100 240 pages RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Carton Quantity: 52 Issues ethnicities and attends church with people who speak 60 different languages. He is the author of Spiritual Leadership in the Global City and Consequential Leadership, coauthor of The Power of a City at Prayer, and a contributor to Signs of Hope in the City.

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ESSENTIAL WORSHIP A Handbook for Leaders Greg Scheer

An Essential Guide to Understanding and Leading Worship

Worship leaders are adrift in a sea of worship resources, but, incredibly, no single book provides a simple introduction to worship and worship leading. Essential Worship is a concise, easy-to-read primer on the basics of worship theology and practice. Each concept is introduced clearly and concisely. Diagrams, charts, and bulleted lists make the information easy to digest. And preparation and reflection questions help readers apply the material to their own church context.

Whether one is a beginner or an experienced worship leader, readers from all traditions will find in this resource a solid foundation for future success. It is particularly well-suited for the first-time worship or praise band leader, as well as for pastors who want to be more intentional about the music in their services.

Greg Scheer is a composer, church musician, and choir and music director. Currently minister of worship at Church of the Servant (CRC) and a music associate with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, both in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he is the author of The Art of Worship NOVEMBER 1 and a contributor to The Hymn, Call to Worship, Worship 9780801008283 • US $16.99 Leader, and New Songs of Celebration Render. His music is CAN $22.99 RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy available from Augsburg Fortress, GIA, Abingdon Press, Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Worship Today, Faith Alive, in numerous hymnals, and 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Pastoral Resources at www.gregscheer.com. 224 pages Carton Quantity: 52

98 Baker Books DECEMBER 2016

MOVING FORWARD Overcoming the Habits, Hangups, and Mishaps That Hold You Back John Siebeling

Let Go of What Holds You Back and Fulfill God's Purpose

Far too many people are not living up to God's best for them, limited by habits and hang-ups from which they just can't seem to break free. Unforgiveness, addictive behavior, unhealthy financial patterns--limitations come in all shapes and sizes. Breaking free from any of them starts the same way: by walking in the truth.

Jesus died on the cross to set us free and enable us to experience life to the full; anything less than that is not God's best. If we are followers of Christ, freedom is not just a benefit to embrace if we choose; it's a responsibility we are called to. Pastor and author John Siebeling helps readers connect the dots between what they read in God's Word and their everyday lives. Each chapter highlights a specific hang-up or habit that holds people back, explains what God says about it, and points to a way forward in freedom. Practical advice and suggestions for next steps help readers see how to implement changes that give them the traction they need to move forward.

DECEMBER 6 9780801015052 • US $14.99 John Siebeling is the founder and lead pastor of The Life CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Church, located in the metro Memphis, Tennessee, Personal Growth area. The Life Church is a diverse, multi-campus church Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual that has been named one of the fastest-growing 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Growth churches in America. John has a passion to develop 224 pages RELIGION / Christian Life / General Carton Quantity: 52 leaders and pastors and to help people move forward in life. He is the author of Momentum and Worry Free Finances, and his television program has more than 125,000 weekly viewers.

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BARNA TRENDS 2017 What's New and What's Next at the Intersection of Faith and Culture Barna Group

The Latest Cultural, Religious, and Political Trends--All in One Resource

We live in a complex and changing world. Even with an overwhelming barrage of daily information, articles, and op-ed pieces of every aspect of life, it can be difficult to cut through the hype and understand the facts. Yet, anyone in a position of leadership or influence cannot afford to be ignorant of the trends that shape us. For thirty years, Barna Group has been a trusted guide to sorting out those facts.

Presenting a year's worth of their major research findings, the Barna Trends 2017 puts essential information at our fingertips by consolidating and interpreting the raw data behind cultural, religious, and political shifts. Writers, speakers, pastors, and leaders will find this collection of infographics, analysis, and expert commentary indispensable as they prepare to engage audiences, whether on paper, in person, or with pixels.

DECEMBER 6 In its 30-year history, Barna Group has conducted more 9780801018633 • US $29.99 RELIGION / Reference than one million interviews over the course of CAN $41.99 RELIGION / Christian Church / hundreds of studies, and has become a go-to source for Leadership insights about faith and culture, leadership and RELIGION / Christian Church / Paperback / softback vocation, and generations. Barna Group has carefully 7.000 in W | 9.000 in H General 304 pages and strategically tracked the role of faith in America, Carton Quantity: 36 developing one of the nation's most comprehensive databases of spiritual indicators. Notable clients include the Salvation Army, World Vision, Habitat for Humanity, Sony, Walden Media, Easter Seals, the Humane Society, the Gates Foundation, and NBC Universal. The firm's research is often quoted in major media outlets such as CNN, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, the New York Times, Dallas Morning News, and the Los Angeles Times.

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PRAYING THE BIBLE, REV. ED. The Book of Prayers Wesley and Stacey Campbell

New Edition of a Powerful Prayer Tool from Two Ministry Leaders

If you long for spiritual breakthrough, use the method as tried and true as the Bible itself: Pray the Bible out loud before moving into silent communion with God. By Jesus' example, we know that praying the Scriptures aloud brings powerful results. It can also provide focus and direction for your prayer life.

In this revised edition of Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, Wesley and Stacey Campbell take the ancient tradition of the prayer book and give it a modern twist. They present passages of Scripture that are actually prayers, divided according to eight categories--the prayers of Jesus, prayers of the apostles, prayers of wisdom, Psalms, and more. This gives you quick and easy access to 88 Bible prayers that speak to any situation in life. Each section includes an introduction and practical instruction on how to pray the specific type of prayer. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned intercessor, this unique prayer tool will lead you on a SEPTEMBER 13 9780800798031 • US $14.99 pathway to a deeper life with God. CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Prayer RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Endorsement Paperback / softback Growth "One of the most valuable tools that intercessors can 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H use for prayer."--Cindy Jacobs 240 pages Carton Quantity: 32 Wesley and Stacey Campbell are the founders and senior leaders of New Life Church (Kelowna, B.C., Canada) and the founders of Be A Hero, a mercy organization for children at risk. They are faculty members of Wagner Leadership Institute and work in coalition with Hope for the Nations. Wesley has taught internationally on Praying the Bible, and Stacey is founder and facilitator of the Canadian Prophetic Council. As conference speakers, the Campbells have ministered in over 45 nations. They live with their children in British Columbia.

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RECEIVING THE 12 BLESSINGS OF ISRAEL How God's Promises to His People Apply to Your Life Today Paul Thangiah

Unique, Fascinating Look at How God's Promises to Israel Apply to Today

We read throughout the Bible about God blessing his people, but most of us don't realize that these blessings are still meant for today--and for us.

In this accessible study, pastor and international leader Paul Thangiah connects ancient biblical texts to modern-day life. Exploring Jacob's final blessings over his twelve sons in Genesis and Moses' parting blessings to the twelve tribes in Deuteronomy, Thangiah sheds light on the history of those on whom these blessings were bestowed. With keen insight, he examines the background of each of Jacob's sons, the significance of each name and personal situation, and what the Bible says about his descendants. Then, he shows how each of the twelve tribes saw the fulfillment of both Jacob's and Moses' prophetic blessings. SEPTEMBER 6 9780800798079 • US $14.99 Yet these blessings didn't cease at the end of the Old CAN $18.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Testament, says Thangiah, revealing how they were Growth powerfully and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. You will be Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christianity / encouraged and inspired to discover how God's 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Pentecostal & Charismatic 208 pages promises to his people extend beyond Israel to include Carton Quantity: 32 all who've been grafted in through Christ--and how you can still enjoy these prophetic blessings today.

Paul Thangiah is the founder and senior pastor of Full Gospel Assembly of God Church in Indiranagar, Bangalore, India. A graduate of Southern Asia Bible College in Bangalore, Thangiah started the church with only three people; today this growing church ministers to more than 25,000 every Sunday in 18 services translated into five languages. It also has numerous ministries that reach around the world. Paul and his wife, Sheba, have been married for thirty years; they have two children and one grandson.

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COUNTERFEIT COMFORTS Exposing the Imposters That Keep You from True Peace, Purpose and Passion Robia Scott

Expose the Imposters that Keep You from True Peace, Purpose, and Passion

When the pressures of life become overwhelming, our first instinct is to seek out comfort. From turning to our go-to foods or shopping or exercise or favorite books or television shows--even alcohol, smoking, or cutting--we look to what is around us, seeking refuge and release from the stress. While not all these things are inherently bad, when we continually retreat first to the temporary relief these counterfeit comforts offer, they can--and will--become addictive and actually enslave us.

With grace and warmth, author Robia Scott shows how true healing and lasting satisfaction can be found only as we learn to transfer our dependence from counterfeit comforts onto our one true Comforter: the Holy Spirit. From battling her own counterfeits, such as anorexia, body image, and success, Scott leads you step by step through the process of breaking the knee-jerk pattern of responding, reacting, and running to the

SEPTEMBER 6 counterfeits. Instead, she shows how you can simply 9780800798123 • US $13.99 come--without striving or trying harder--and enter his CAN $18.49 RELIGION / Christian Life / presence to experience the true comfort your soul is Women's Issues longing for. Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Growth 208 pages Robia Scott is a pastor and popular keynote speaker Carton Quantity: 32 whose passion is to help other women find freedom. A professional dancer and actress by trade, Robia rocketed to international success at a young age, touring with Prince and guest starring in hit television shows like Beverly Hills 90210, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and CSI. After becoming a Christian, she left behind a thriving career in Hollywood to found Deeper Life Ministries and pastor a church with her husband, James, in Redondo Beach, California.

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A TIME TO TRIUMPH How to Win the War Ahead Chuck D. Pierce

Powerful Prophetic Vision for the Church Amid the Current Global Tumult

We are living in one of the most violent, chaotic, and permissive times in history--and each year the darkness looms larger. In the face of such overwhelming evil, how can we, the church, even begin to overcome?

In this empowering and practical book, Chuck Pierce-- one of the most accurate prophets ministering today-- shows believers how to embrace their prophetic destiny in the midst of these tumultuous times. Offering a glimpse into what lies ahead, specifically the years 2017-2026, he explains

· China's and Russia's crucial roles in the end times · how the Antichrist system is aligning with existing government structures · Israel's pivotal role in world events · prophecies fulfilled through the blood moons · changing alliances among nations and what these mean · the coming harvest in the church OCTOBER 4 · the culmination of a new world order in 2026 9780800798086 • US $15.99 CAN $20.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Warfare Many kingdoms in this age are vying to rule. We must Paperback / softback understand what it means to stand strong as believers 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H in Jesus Christ--and what spiritual forces we are facing. 288 pages The stage is set; the battle is waging. It's time to fight Carton Quantity: 32 as never before. And it's time for God's Kingdom to triumph.

Chuck D. Pierce is president of Glory of Zion International Ministries and president of Global Spheres, Inc. in Corinth, Texas. He is known for his accurate prophetic gifting which helps direct nations, cities, churches and individuals in understanding the times and seasons in which we live. Chuck and his wife, Pam, have six children and many grandchildren.

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DEFEATING DARK ANGELS, REV. ED. Breaking Demonic Oppression in the Believer's Life Charles H. Kraft

A Practical, Complete Guide to Defeating Demons

Demonic oppression is a very real spiritual phenomenon, yet it remains a terrifying and misunderstood subject for many Christians. What does the Bible say? Can demons exert power over Christians? Can a Christian be possessed? How do you know if a problem is psychological or spiritual?

In this revised edition of Defeating Dark Angels, Dr. Charles H. Kraft, a retired evangelical seminary professor and experienced deliverance minister, reveals everything you need to know. With clarity and biblical insight, he explains

· why and how dark forces come against God's people · our authority as Christians over demons · how to resist the influence of demons · how to break their hold on the lives of others · the need for continued healing and care after OCTOBER 4 deliverance through counseling 9780800798116 • US $16.99 CAN $22.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Weaving practical application with firsthand accounts Warfare of demonic activity in the lives of real people, this is Paperback / softback your complete guide to defeating dark angels and 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 304 pages ministering God's freedom to others. Carton Quantity: 32 Charles H. Kraft is retired from the faculty of Fuller Theological Seminary after 40 years as professor of anthropology and intercultural communication in the School of Intercultural Studies. He holds degrees from Wheaton College, Ashland Theological Seminary, and Hartford Seminary Foundation. He is also an internationally renowned speaker and president of Deep Healing Ministries, which focuses on deep-level healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. He and his wife, Meg, live in Pasadena, California.

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KEEPING THE FIRE Discovering the Heart of True Revival Rolland Baker

Bestselling Author and Missionary Rolland Baker Reveals the Heart of True, Lasting Revival

"There has been much talk in recent years of revival," says bestselling author and missionary Rolland Baker, "so much so that I wonder at times whether revival itself has become the object of devotion."

Too often believers seek out revival, not the Reviver. When unchecked, they often pursue an emotional or physical experience or focus on how many came to Christ, rather than worship Jesus himself. Yet the heart of true, lasting revival is Christ--of falling in love with him so deeply that you can't help but tell others about him. And that, says Baker, is what has fueled him, his wife, Heidi, and all of Iris Ministries over the last thirty years.

"This book is about sustaining revival over decades," says Baker. "By that I mean it is a book about falling in love and staying in love with the person of Jesus Christ. Revival is about the Reviver, nothing more and nothing less. My prayer is that you will fall in love with him with all your heart as you read these pages, and that OCTOBER 4 you will not be able to resist giving that love away, 9780800798147 • US $12.99 wherever you place your feet." CAN $16.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christianity / Rolland Baker and his wife, Heidi, are the founders of 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Pentecostal & Charismatic Iris Ministries. They served as missionaries in 144 pages Indonesia and Hong Kong before following God's call Carton Quantity: 32 Rights: Cannot export to the UK in 1995 to Mozambique in southeast Africa. In the face of overwhelming need, the Bakers now watch God provide miraculously for well over 10,000 children every day through their ministry, and many more through the Iris network of more than 15,000 churches, Bible schools, primary schools, and remote outreach programs. They live in Mozambique, Africa.

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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DELIVERANCE Finding True Freedom in Christ Larry Richards

Practical, Everyday Introduction to Deliverance for All Christians

For most Christians, the word deliverance often brings negative connotations to mind: lots of yelling and holy water and darkness--maybe even something from a Hollywood horror movie exorcism. But deliverance is not about shouting or showmanship. It is about the simple act of asking Jesus for help, for freedom, and using his authority over the enemy.

In this accessible and practical guide, evangelical leader and bestselling author Larry Richards walks you through the who, what, when, where, why, and how of deliverance. In everyday language, he shows how you can apply this information to your life and the lives of your friends and family.

As children of God, we have been given access to Jesus' death-defying power to help free ourselves and others from evil. You don't have to continue to struggle with persistent problems or strongholds. Your loved ones OCTOBER 4 9780800795870 • US $13.99 can be freed from the lies or addictions that hold them CAN $18.49 RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual back. There is hope in Christ--you can live in freedom! Warfare Paperback / softback Includes an extensive glossary of terms and 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H shelf talker: 9780800796006 appendixes with prayers and even more practical 208 pages Carton Quantity: 32 resources.

Larry Richards holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Michigan, a ThM in Christian education from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD in religious education and social psychology from Garrett Biblical Seminary and Northwestern University jointly. He has taught in the Wheaton College Graduate School, served as a minister of Christian education, and written more than 200 books, including The Full Armor of God. Larry is currently a full-time author and speaker and lives with his wife, Sue, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

108 Chosen Books NOVEMBER 2016

A RABBI LOOKS AT THE SUPERNATURAL A Revealing Look at Angels, Demons, Miracles, Heaven and Hell Jonathan Bernis

Messianic Rabbi and Popular TV Host Explores the Supernatural

Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Bernis is known for exploring crucial topics, such as Jesus of Nazareth and the end times, from a unique and truly fascinating viewpoint. Here he does it again as he delves into the realm of the supernatural. Drawing from both Old and New Testaments, Bernis addresses seven specific areas--or "dualities"--of confusion and doubt for many Christians, offering a sound biblical perspective on topics including

· Good and evil: If God is so powerful, how did the devil get so strong? · Sickness and healing: If God is a healer, why are people still sick? · Heaven and hell: Are these places real? Who goes where? · And more! NOVEMBER 1 9780800797867 • US $12.99 Through it all, Rabbi Bernis reveals the heart of a CAN $16.99 RELIGION / Christian Life / faithful God, encouraging you to embrace His Inspirational supernatural working in your own life with confidence. Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Theology / 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Angelology & Demonology 192 pages Jonathan Bernis, president and CEO of Jewish Voice Carton Quantity: 32 Ministries, is the author of A Rabbi Looks at Jesus of Nazareth, A Rabbi Looks at the End Times, and a number of other books. He is a leader in the Messianic Jewish movement, and his weekly television show, Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis, is aired throughout the world. A former pastor with degrees in theology, Jewish studies, and early Christianity, Rabbi Bernis speaks at dozens of conferences every year. He and his family live in Phoenix, Arizona.

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THE PRAYER-SATURATED FAMILY How to Change the Atmosphere in Your Home through Prayer Cheryl Sacks

A Bestselling Author Shows How Prayer Can Change the Atmosphere of Your Home

As we experience an unprecedented cultural attack on biblical values, it has never been more important for families to pray together. But busy schedules, digital distractions, and a general lack of enthusiasm make this vital goal difficult. How do we change the focus of our families from the world to the Lord, and the mood of our households from one of frustration to one of peace and joy?

In The Prayer-Saturated Family, Cheryl Sacks gives you step-by-step guidance and real-world tips on how to experience the atmosphere of heaven in your home by praying together regularly as a family. Sacks helps you navigate the challenges--like getting everyone involved!--and experience the benefits of family prayer, such as unity, spiritual growth, and precious bonding time. Discover how a family that prays together NOVEMBER 1 becomes an unstoppable force for good, bringing God's 9780800798062 • US $13.99 answers to impossible situations. CAN $18.49 RELIGION / Christian Life / Prayer RELIGION / Christian Life / Spiritual And it can start with you! You have the power not only Paperback / softback Growth to change the atmosphere of your home but also to be 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H RELIGION / Christian Life / Family 176 pages part of changing the spiritual atmosphere wherever you Carton Quantity: 32 go.

Cheryl Sacks, a national speaker and bestselling author, is the co-founder and leader of BridgeBuilders International Leadership Network along with her husband, Hal. She has written for such publications as Pray! magazine and Rick Warren's Pastors' Toolbox. Her teachings have been aired on TBN and GOD TV. Cheryl is a consultant to churches and businesses, helping them develop and implement prayer strategies for Kingdom success. Cheryl and Hal live near Phoenix, Arizona.

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THE VOICE OF GOD, REV. AND UPDATED ED. How to Hear and Speak Words from God Cindy Jacobs

Classic Text on Prophecy Revised for a New Generation

Bestselling author Cindy Jacobs, known internationally as a leading prophetic voice, brings a foundational book for the prophetic movement to the next generation of believers. In this fully revised and updated edition, Jacobs offers a practical, biblical examination of the gift of prophecy, showing how it can be the pathway for the powerful, life-giving work of God. Every reader can learn the basic protocols as well as avoid the pitfalls that come with undisciplined prophetic ministry. The Holy Spirit is looking for individuals willing to hear the voice of God and speak it with wisdom and maturity. This vital work explains how.

Cindy Jacobs has a worldwide intercession ministry. She and her husband, Mike, founded Generals International in 1985, working to achieve social transformation through intercession and prophetic ministry. She is the author of several bestselling books, including Possessing the Gates of the Enemy. Her NOVEMBER 1 9780800796877 • US $14.99 RELIGION / Christianity / television program, God Knows, is seen around the CAN $18.99 Pentecostal & Charismatic world. Cindy and Mike reside in Dallas, Texas. RELIGION / Christian Life / Paperback / softback Spiritual Growth 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 224 pages Carton Quantity: 32

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BIBLICAL AUTHORITY AFTER BABEL Retrieving the Solas in the Spirit of Mere Protestant Christianity Kevin J. Vanhoozer

How the Five Solas Can Renew Biblical Interpretation

In recent years, notable scholars have argued that the Protestant Reformation unleashed interpretive anarchy on the church. Is it time to consider the Reformation to be a 500-year experiment gone wrong?

World-renowned evangelical theologian Kevin Vanhoozer thinks not. While he sees recent critiques as legitimate, he argues that retrieving the Reformation's core principles offers an answer to critics of Protestant biblical interpretation. Vanhoozer explores how a proper reappropriation of the five solas- -sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and sola Dei gloria (for the glory of God alone)--offers the tools to constrain biblical interpretation and establish interpretive authority. He offers a positive assessment of the Reformation, showing how a retrieval of "mere Protestant Christianity" has the OCTOBER 18 potential to reform contemporary Christian belief and 9781587433931 • US $21.99 practice. CAN $29.99 RELIGION / Christian Theology / General This provocative response and statement from a top Hardback RELIGION / Christian Theology / theologian is accessibly written for pastors and church 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Apologetics 256 pages RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & leaders. Carton Quantity: 34 Interpretation / General Kevin J. Vanhoozer (PhD, University of Cambridge), one of the world's top theologians, is research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He previously taught at Wheaton College and the University of Edinburgh. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including The Pastor as Public Theologian, Everyday Theology, The Drama of Doctrine, Is There a Meaning in This Text?, and the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible.

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THE END OF PROTESTANTISM Pursuing Unity in a Fragmented Church Peter J. Leithart

The Failure of Denominationalism and the Future of Christian Unity

One of the unforeseen results of the Reformation was the shattering fragmentation of the church. Protestant tribalism was and continues to be a major hindrance to any solution to Christian division and its cultural effects. In this book, influential thinker Peter Leithart critiques American denominationalism in the context of global and historic Christianity, calls for an end to Protestant tribalism, and presents a vision for the future church that transcends post-Reformation divisions.

Leithart offers pastors and churches a practical agenda, backed by theological arguments, for pursuing local unity now. Unity in the church will not be a matter of drawing all churches into a single, existing denomination, says Leithart. Returning to Catholicism or Orthodoxy is not the solution. But it is possible to move toward church unity without giving up our convictions about truth. This critique and defense of OCTOBER 18 9781587433771 • US $21.99 RELIGION / Christian Church / Protestantism urges readers to preserve and celebrate CAN $29.99 General the central truths recovered in the Reformation while RELIGION / Christian Theology / working to heal the wounds of the body of Christ. Hardback Ecclesiology RELIGION / Christian Church / 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Peter J. Leithart (PhD, University of Cambridge), a former 256 pages History Carton Quantity: 34 pastor, is president of Theopolis Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, and adjunct senior fellow of theology and literature at New Saint Andrews College. He is the author of numerous books, including Traces of the Trinity, Athanasius, and 1 & 2 Kings in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. He is also a contributing editor for Touchstone and a regular blogger at firstthings.com.

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ADVENTURES IN EVANGELICAL CIVILITY A Lifelong Quest for Common Ground Richard J. Mouw

A Hopeful Calvinist's Quest for Common Ground

Richard Mouw, one of the most influential evangelical voices in America, has been on a lifelong "quest for commonness"--engaging with others in a positive manner and advocating for a "convicted civility" when conversing with those with whom we disagree. Through nearly half a century of scholarship, leadership, and ministry, Mouw has sought to learn from non-Christian scholars and other faith traditions and to cultivate a civility that is compatible with his Calvinist convictions.

In Adventures in Evangelical Civility, Mouw reflects on his almost fifty years of Christian public life, which provides a unique lens for understanding twentieth- century evangelicalism. He explores themes such as common grace, the imago dei, and interfaith dialogue, offering a critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of what he has accomplished as a spokesperson for evangelical and Reformed perspectives. Throughout, Mouw provides a model for a humble and hopeful Calvinism engaging the world. NOVEMBER 1 9781587433917 • US $24.99 CAN $34.99 RELIGION / Ecumenism & Richard J. Mouw (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor Interfaith of faith and public life at Fuller Theological Seminary Hardback RELIGION / Christianity / Calvinist in Pasadena, California. He served as the president of 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H RELIGION / Christian Church / Fuller Seminary for twenty years. Mouw is the author of 240 pages General Carton Quantity: 36 numerous books, including Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility in an Uncivil World, He Shines in All That's Fair: Culture and Common Grace, Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport, The Smell of Sawdust, and Talking with Mormons: An Invitation to Evangelicals. He is also on the editorial board for Books & Culture.

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HERE I WALK A Thousand Miles on Foot to Rome with Martin Luther Andrew L. Wilson

A Thousand-Mile Pilgrimage with Martin Luther

In 2010, Andrew Wilson and his wife, Sarah, walked in the footsteps of Martin Luther, re-creating his famous pre-Reformation pilgrimage from Erfurt to Rome. Their trek was well publicized, with coverage in the Christian Century, First Things, the Wall Street Journal, and Books & Culture. As they walked their journey of a thousand miles over seventy days, thousands of readers followed along on the Wilsons' blog.

This engaging narrative brings readers along as Andrew and Sarah traverse Europe, visiting highlights such as Coburg Castle, Ulm's Münster, the Alps, Milan, Florence, and Rome. Their journey provides a unique window into the history of the Protestant Reformation and a creative entryway into the life of Luther. The book also reflects on the contemporary ecumenical significance of the events of the Reformation, exploring what the changes of the past 500 years mean for the Christian present and future.

NOVEMBER 15 Beautifully written and enjoyable to read, Here I Walk 9781587433054 • US $17.99 RELIGION / Spirituality offers a unique combination of firsthand travel CAN $24.99 RELIGION / Christianity / narrative, fascinating explorations in history, and Lutheran theological and spiritual reflection. Pictures, maps, and RELIGION / Christian Church / Paperback / softback an afterword by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson are included. 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H History 224 pages Carton Quantity: 52 Andrew L. Wilson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is a traveler, author, and ordained minister who has spoken and written widely on the topic of pilgrimage. His seventy-day, thousand-mile trek with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson from Erfurt, Germany, to Rome from August to October 2010 was followed by thousands and featured in articles in the Christian Century, First Things, the Wall Street Journal, and Books & Culture. Wilson previously served as pastor of the International Church of Strasbourg in France. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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THE PRIORITY OF CHRIST Toward a Postliberal Catholicism Robert Barron

A Major Statement on Christology from Bishop Robert Barron

For a long time, Christians have tried to bridge the divide between Christianity and secular liberalism with philosophy and theology. Bishop Robert Barron shows that the answer to this debate--and the way to move forward--lies in Jesus. Barron transcends the usual liberal/conservative or Protestant/Catholic divides with a postliberal Catholicism that brings the focus back on Jesus as revealed in the New Testament narratives.

Barron's classical Catholic postliberalism will be of interest to a broad audience including not only the academic community but also preachers and general readers interested in entering the dialogue between Catholicism and postliberalism. The hardcover edition includes a new preface by the author.

Praise for The Priority of Christ

"Barron's wonderful book The Priority of Christ brings postliberalism back to its Catholic home. . . . A downright lovely book, written with a kind of winsome literary flair that exhibits the inviting clarity of a master MARCH 1, 2016 teacher. Highly recommended." 9780801098208 • US $34.99 RELIGION / Christian Theology / --James K. A. Smith, Religious Studies Review CAN $48.99 Systematic RELIGION / Christian Theology / Hardback Christology "The book is full of gems worthy of hours of 6.250 in W | 9.250 in H | 1.345 lb Wt RELIGION / Christian Theology / contemplation." 352 pages Ethics --Mark G. Boyer, The Priest Carton Quantity: 24

Robert Barron (STD, Institut Catholique de Paris) is auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. He founded Word on Fire, a Catholic ministry of evangelism, and has written numerous books, including Catholicism (over 100,000 copies sold), Exploring Catholic Theology, 2 Samuel in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, and The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path.

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THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Five Views in Conversation Craig Ott, ed.

Leading Voices from across Christian Traditions Discuss the Mission of the Church

What is the mission of the church? Every seminarian and church leader must wrestle with that question. No matter what designation a church uses to describe itself, it must also think critically about why it exists and what it should be doing. In this book, five leading voices representing a range of Christian traditions engage in an enlightening conversation as they present and compare their perspectives on the mission of the church. Each contributor offers his or her view and responds to the other four views. Contributors include Stephen B. Bevans, Darrell L. Guder, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Edward Rommen, and Ed Stetzer. The book's format is ideal for classroom use and will also benefit pastors and church leaders.

Craig Ott (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, where he occupies the ReachGlobal Chair of Mission and SEPTEMBER 20 9780801097409 • US $22.99 RELIGION / Christian Ministry / directs the PhD in intercultural studies program. He is CAN $31.99 Missions the coauthor of Global Church Planting and Encountering RELIGION / Christian Church / Theology of Mission, and coeditor of Globalizing Theology. Paperback / softback General 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 224 pages Carton Quantity: 52

119 Baker Academic SEPTEMBER 2016 THE WORD ENFLESHED Exploring the Person and Work of Christ Oliver D. Crisp

A Fresh Theological Account of the Person and Work of Christ

The literature on Christology is large and ever-expanding. The same is true for work on the atonement, which has blossomed in the last decade. Few studies attempt to connect the dots between these two theological topics, however. In this volume, respected theologian Oliver Crisp offers a fresh analytic-theological account of the person and work of Christ, focusing on the theme of union with God Incarnate. Along the way, he engages a range of contemporary and historic Christian thinkers and tackles a number of key issues in contemporary discussions. Wide-ranging and carefully argued, this unified account of the person and work of Christ will be of interest to scholars and students of Christian theology.

Oliver D. Crisp (PhD, King's College, University of London) is professor of systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has also taught at the University of Bristol, the University of SEPTEMBER 20 St. Andrews, and Regent College. Crisp has authored or edited numerous books, including Deviant Calvinism: 9780801098093 RELIGION / Christian US $26.99 Theology / Christology Broadening Reformed Theology and Jonathan Edwards among the Theologians. CAN $36.99 RELIGION / Christian Theology / General Paperback / softback RELIGION / Theology 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 208 pages Carton Quantity: 60

Baker Academic SEPTEMBER 2016 HERMENEUTICS AS APPRENTICESHIP How the Bible Shapes Our Interpretive Habits and Practices David I. Starling

A Fresh Approach to the Art of Biblical Interpretation

This book offers a fresh approach to the art of biblical interpretation, focusing on the ways Scripture itself forms its readers as wise and faithful interpreters. David Starling shows that apprenticing ourselves to the interpretive practices of the biblical writers and engaging closely with texts from all parts of the Bible help us to develop the habits and practices required to be good readers of Scripture. After introducing the principles, Starling works through the canon, providing inductive case studies in interpretive method and drawing out implications for contemporary readers. Offering a fresh contribution to hermeneutical discussions, this book will be an ideal supplement to traditional hermeneutics textbooks for seminarians. It includes a foreword by Peter O'Brien.

David I. Starling (PhD, University of Sydney) is senior lecturer in New Testament and theology and head of the Bible and Theology Department at Morling College in New South Wales, Australia. He has authored several SEPTEMBER 20 books, including UnCorinthian Leadership: Thematic Reflections on 1 Corinthians, and is the New Testament 9780801049392 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / US $24.99 Exegesis & Hermeneutics book review editor for Themelios. CAN $34.99 RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General Paperback / softback RELIGION / Biblical Reference / 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H General 256 pages Carton Quantity: 44

120 Baker Academic OCTOBER 2016 THE GOSPEL OF MARK A Liturgical Reading Charles A. Bobertz

How Baptism and the Eucharist Shaped Early Christian Understandings of Jesus

Long before the Gospel writers put pen to papyrus, the earliest Christians participated in the powerful rituals of baptism and the Lord's Supper, which fundamentally shaped their understanding of God, Christ, and the world in which they lived. In this volume, a respected biblical scholar and teacher explores how cultural anthropology and ritual studies elucidate ancient texts. Charles Bobertz offers a liturgical reading of the Gospel of Mark, arguing that the Gospel is a narrative interpretation of early Christian ritual. This fresh, responsible, and creative proposal will benefit scholars, professors, and students. Its ecclesial and pastoral ramifications will also be of interest to church leaders and pastors.

Charles A. Bobertz (PhD, Yale University) is professor of theology at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and the author of numerous articles. He previously taught at Loyola College in Maryland. OCTOBER 18 9780801035692 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / US $27.99 Jesus, the Gospels & Acts CAN $38.99 RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Sacraments Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian Church / 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H History 240 pages Carton Quantity: 52

Baker Academic OCTOBER 2016 GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS FOUNDATIONS OF THEOLOGICAL EXEGESIS AND CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY Brian Matz

An Accessible Introduction to Gregory of Nazianzus

Brian Matz, a respected scholar of the history of Christianity, provides an accessible and erudite introduction to the thought of fourth-century church father Gregory of Nazianzus. Matz explores Gregory's homilies, especially those that reveal Gregory's affirmation of the full deity of the Holy Spirit, and shows the importance of Gregory's work for contemporary theology and spirituality. This work demonstrates a patristic approach to reading the Bible and promotes a vision for the Christian life that is theological, pastoral, and philosophical. Gregory of Nazianzus is the fourth book in a series on the church fathers edited by Hans Boersma and Matthew Levering.

Brian Matz (PhD, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Saint Louis University) is associate professor of the history of Christianity and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought at Fontbonne OCTOBER 18 University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author or coeditor of several books on the use of patristic sources in 9780801049088 RELIGION / Christian Catholic social thought and has written numerous articles. US $27.00 • SR Theology / History CAN $38.00 RELIGION / Christian Theology / General Paperback / softback 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 208 pages Carton Quantity: 60

121 Baker Academic OCTOBER 2016 TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATIONS A Comprehensive Guide for Teaching Christian Formation Terry Linhart, ed.

How Ministers Can Be Excellent and Effective Teachers

Effective teaching is important not only to the Christian faith but to the success and impact of Christian ministry. This book champions the role of teaching as a necessary skill for ministers to develop, equipping them to work effectively for the spiritual growth of young people. Terry Linhart, who has more than twenty-five years of experience training youth workers, brings together expert Christian educators representing a broad array of evangelical institutions and traditions to show how teaching connects to discipleship and the church in current contexts. Designed for the classroom, the book covers a wide range of topics and includes helpful illustrative diagrams, tables, line drawings, and charts.

Terry Linhart (PhD, Purdue University) is director of the youth ministry and adolescent studies program, professor of youth ministry, and chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Bethel College in RELIGION / Christian OCTOBER 18 Mishawaka, Indiana. He previously served in full-time youth ministry for fifteen years with Youth for Christ and 9780801097614 Education / Children & US $34.99 Youth as a youth pastor. Linhart directs the Youth Specialties Academic Support Network and is the author of six CAN $48.99 RELIGION / Christian books. Ministry / Youth Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christian 7.000 in W | 9.250 in H Ministry / Children 384 pages Carton Quantity: 40

Baker Academic OCTOBER 2016 PAUL AND GENDER Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ Cynthia Long Westfall

A Coherent Pauline Theology of Gender

Respected New Testament scholar Cynthia Long Westfall offers a coherent Pauline theology of gender, which includes fresh perspectives on the most controverted texts. Westfall interprets passages on women and men together and places those passages in the context of the Pauline corpus as a whole. She offers viable alternatives for some notorious interpretive problems in certain Pauline passages, reframing gender issues in a way that stimulates thinking, promotes discussion, and moves the conversation forward. As Westfall explores the significance of Paul's teaching on both genders, she seeks to support and equip males and females to serve in their area of gifting.

Cynthia Long Westfall (PhD, University of Surrey) is assistant professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. She is editor of the Journal of Biblical Research, the author or coeditor of several RELIGION / Biblical Studies / OCTOBER 18 books, and a member of the editorial board for the Common English Bible. 9780801097942 Paul's Letters US $32.99 RELIGION / Sexuality & CAN $45.99 Gender Studies RELIGION / Biblical Criticism Paperback / softback & Interpretation / New 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Testament 368 pages Carton Quantity: 32

122 Baker Academic NOVEMBER 2016 JESUS ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE, 2ND ED. Restoring the Portrait from the Gospels Darrell L. Bock with Benjamin I. Simpson

Updated Edition of a Bestselling Study of Jesus and the Gospels

In this work Darrell Bock, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar who speaks and teaches around the world, and Benjamin Simpson show that a coherent portrait of Jesus emerges from the four Gospels when they are taken seriously as historical documents. When read together, the Gospels provide a clear picture of Jesus and his unique claims to authority. This book surveys all the Gospel units and relates them to their parallel passages, showing how the literary and canonical relationships work. Offering up-to-date interaction with the latest discussions about Jesus, the second edition has been substantially revised and updated throughout and includes three new chapters on how we got the Gospels.

Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is executive director for cultural engagement at the Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, where he also serves as senior research professor of NOVEMBER 15 New Testament studies. 9780801098086 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / US $49.99 Jesus, the Gospels & Acts CAN $69.99 RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Benjamin I. Simpson (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is associate dean and assistant professor of New Interpretation / New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary's Houston, Texas, campus. Hardback Testament 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H RELIGION / Biblical Studies / 752 pages New Testament Carton Quantity: 8

Baker Academic NOVEMBER 2016 SUFFERING AND EVIL IN EARLY CHRISTIAN THOUGHT HOLY CROSS STUDIES IN PATRISTIC THEOLOGY AND HISTORY Nonna Verna Harrison and David G. Hunter, eds.

Distinguished Scholars Explore Early Christian Views on the Problem of Evil

What did the early church teach about the problem of suffering and evil in the world? In this volume, distinguished historians and theologians explore a range of ancient Christian responses to this perennial problem. The ecumenical team of contributors includes John Behr, Gary Anderson, Brian Daley, and Bishop Kallistos Ware, among others. This is the fourth volume in Holy Cross Studies in Patristic Theology and History, a partnership between Baker Academic and the Pappas Patristic Institute of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. The series is a deliberate outreach by the Orthodox community to Protestant and Catholic seminarians, pastors, and theologians.

NOVEMBER 15 9780801030789 RELIGION / Christian Nonna Verna Harrison (PhD, Graduate Theological Union), an experienced patristics scholar, is the author of US $30.00 • SR Theology / History several books, including God's Many-Splendored Image. She lives in Chatsworth, California. CAN $42.00 RELIGION / Christianity / History David G. Hunter (PhD, University of Notre Dame) holds the Cottrill-Rolfes Chair of Catholic Studies at the Paperback / softback RELIGION / Christianity / 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Orthodox University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He coedited The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Studies. 288 pages Carton Quantity: 40

123 Baker Academic NOVEMBER 2016 PAUL THE ANCIENT LETTER WRITER An Introduction to Epistolary Analysis Jeffrey A. D. Weima

A Useful Tool for Interpreting Paul's Letters

The apostle Paul's letters utilize and diverge from the established letter-writing conventions of his day. This clear and concise introduction to the interpretive method called epistolary analysis shows how focusing on the form and function of Paul's letters yields valuable insights. The author helps readers interpret Paul's letters properly by paying close attention to Paul's use of ancient letter-writing conventions. Paul's deliberate departures from the traditional epistolary form also provide an important key to discovering his meaning and purpose. This is an ideal supplemental textbook for courses on Paul or the New Testament and includes a final chapter analyzing Paul's Letter to Philemon to demonstrate the benefits of this interpretive approach.

Jeffrey A. D. Weima (PhD, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto) is professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has taught for more than twenty years. He has RELIGION / Biblical Studies / NOVEMBER 15 taught all over the world and leads biblical study tours to Greece, Turkey, and Italy. Weima has authored 9780801097515 Paul's Letters US $24.99 RELIGION / Biblical Criticism several books, including 1-2 Thessalonians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. CAN $34.99 & Interpretation / New Testament Paperback / softback RELIGION / Biblical Studies / 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H Exegesis & Hermeneutics 272 pages Carton Quantity: 48

Baker Academic NOVEMBER 2016 CREATURES OF POSSIBILITY The Theological Basis of Human Freedom Ingolf U. Dalferth

A Prominent Theologian Explores What It Means to Be Human

Preeminent scholar and theologian Ingolf Dalferth offers mature reflections on what it means to be human, a topic at the forefront of contemporary Christian thought. Dalferth argues that humans should be defined not as deficient beings--who must compensate for the weaknesses of their biological nature by means of technology, morals, media, religion, and culture--but as creatures of possibility. He understands human beings by reference to their capacity to live a truly humane life. Dalferth explores the sheer gratuitousness of God's agency in justifying and sanctifying the human person, defining humans not by what we do or achieve but by God's creative and saving action. In the gospel, we are set free to interact with the world and creation.

Ingolf U. Dalferth (DrTheol, University of Tübingen) is Danforth Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. He is also professor emeritus in the faculty of theology at the RELIGION / Christian NOVEMBER 15 University of Zurich, where he directed the Institute of Hermeneutics and Philosophy of Religion for many 9780801098109 Theology / General US $29.99 RELIGION / Christian years. Dalferth is the author or editor of over forty books, including Crucified and Resurrected. CAN $41.99 Theology / Anthropology RELIGION / Christianity / Hardback Lutheran 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H 272 pages Carton Quantity: 40

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WATCHING TV RELIGIOUSLY Television and Theology in Dialogue ENGAGING CULTURE Kutter Callaway with Dean Batali

Helping Christians Understand the Power and Meaning of TV

Since its inception, television has captured the cultural imagination. Outside of work and sleep, it is now the primary preoccupation of most Americans. Individuals consume upward of five hours of TV daily, even more when taking into account viewing done online and on mobile devices. TV is so ingrained in the fabric of everyday life that it can't help but function as one of the primary means through which we make sense of our lives and the world.

This book shows that television--as a technology, a narrative art form, a commodity, and a portal for our ritual lives--confronts viewers theologically. Whether its content is explicitly spiritual or not, TV routinely invites (and sometimes demands) theological reflection. This book articulates something of the presence and activity of God in the golden age of TV and forges an appropriate response to an ever-

NOVEMBER 15 changing cultural form. It constructs a theology of 9780801030734 • US $27.99 RELIGION / Christian Theology / television that allows for both celebration and critique, CAN $38.99 General helping Christians more fully understand and RELIGION / Christian Life / appreciate the power and meaning of TV. A Social Issues Paperback / softback supplemental website provides additional resources, 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular 288 pages Culture conversations, and close readings of TV programs. Carton Quantity: 40 Kutter Callaway (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, where he teaches at the Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts. He is the author of Scoring Transcendence: Contemporary Film Music as Religious Experience.

Dean Batali is an experienced head writer for popular TV shows with over twenty years of experience in the industry. He is a regular speaker and teacher at film festivals, at media conferences, and in college classrooms.

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THE WORLD AROUND THE OLD TESTAMENT The People and Places of the Ancient Near East Bill T. Arnold and Brent A. Strawn, eds.

Leading Experts Introduce the People and Contexts of the Old Testament

What people groups interacted with ancient Israel? Who were the Hurrians and why do they matter? What do we know about the Philistines, the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and others?

In this up-to-date volume, leading experts introduce the peoples and places of the world around the Old Testament, providing students with a fresh exploration of the ancient Near East. The contributors offer comprehensive orientations to the main cultures and people groups that surrounded ancient Israel in the wider ancient Near East, including not only Mesopotamia and the northern Levant but also Egypt, Arabia, and Greece. They also explore the contributions of each people group or culture to our understanding of the Hebrew Scriptures.

NOVEMBER 15 This supplementary text is organized by geographic 9780801039188 • US $49.99 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / region, making it especially suitable for the classroom CAN $69.99 History & Culture and useful in a variety of Old Testament courses. RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Approximately seventy-five illustrative items are Hardback Old Testament included throughout the book. 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H 544 pages Carton Quantity: 16 Bill T. Arnold (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author or editor of more than a dozen books, including Ancient Israel's History and Encountering the Old Testament.

Brent A. Strawn (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and director of the doctor of ministry program at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. He has authored or coedited various volumes.

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THE OLD TESTAMENT A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction Richard S. Hess

A Respected Scholar Introduces Students to the Discipline of Old Testament Studies

Richard Hess, a trusted scholar of the Old Testament and the ancient Near East, offers a substantial introduction to the Old Testament that is accessibly written and informed by the latest biblical scholarship. Hess summarizes the contents of the Old Testament, introduces the academic study of the discipline, and helps readers understand the complex world of critical and interpretive issues, addressing major concerns in the critical interpretation of each Old Testament book and key texts.

This volume provides a fulsome treatment for students preparing for ministry and assumes no prior knowledge of the Old Testament. Readers will learn how each book of the Old Testament was understood by its first readers, how it advances the larger message of the whole Bible, and what its message contributes to Christian belief and the Christian community. Twenty maps, ninety photos, sidebars, and recommendations

NOVEMBER 15 for further study add to the book's usefulness for 9780801037146 • US $49.99 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / students. Resources for professors are available CAN $69.99 Old Testament through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources. RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament Hardback Richard S. Hess (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is Earl S. 6.000 in W | 9.000 in H RELIGION / Biblical Studies / 784 pages General Kalland Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Carton Quantity: 8 Languages at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado, and editor of the Denver Journal. He is the author or editor of more than forty books, including Ancient Israel's History, Israelite Religions, and Song of Songs in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms.

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WHEN IN ROMANS An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC Beverly Roberts Gaventa

Invites Readers of Romans to Expand Their View of God and the Gospel

When reading the book of Romans, we often focus on the quotable passages, making brief stopovers and not staying long enough to grasp some of the big ideas it contains. Instead of raiding Paul's most famous letter for a passage here or a theme there, leading New Testament scholar Beverly Roberts Gaventa invites us to linger in Romans. She asks that we stay with the letter long enough to see how Romans reframes our tidy categories and dramatically enlarges our sense of the gospel.

Containing profound insights written in accessible prose and illuminating references to contemporary culture, this engaging book explores the cosmic dimensions of the gospel that we read about in Paul's letter. Gaventa focuses on four key issues in Romans-- salvation, identity, ethics, and community--that are NOVEMBER 15 crucial both for the first century and for our own. As she 9780801097386 • US $22.99 helps us navigate the book of Romans, she shows that CAN $31.99 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's the gospel is far larger, wilder, and more unsettling Letters than we generally imagine it to be. Hardback RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & 5.500 in W | 8.500 in H Interpretation / New Testament 160 pages Beverly Roberts Gaventa (PhD, Duke University) is Carton Quantity: 60 Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She previously taught at Princeton Theological Seminary for eighteen years. She is president of the Society of Biblical Literature for 2016 and is the author or editor of more than a dozen books, including Our Mother Saint Paul, Seeking the Identity of Jesus, and commentaries on 1 and 2 Thessalonians and Acts.

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