99 double page spreads, illustrated with graphics and interactive boxes for checking your progress, offer a series of activities that will awaken your senses, broaden your spiritual horizons and deepen your amazement at the world and all its wonders. They don't cost a fortune and you can start wherever you are. Activities range from gazing at the night sky, planting a tree, feeling the earth beneath your feet, to appreciating the different ways that other traditions draw close to God.

Set in Lombardy during the Spanish occupation of the late 1620s, The Betrothed tells the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, prevented from marrying by the petty tyrant Don Rodrigo, who desires Lucia for himself. Forced to flee, they are then cruelly separated, and must face many dangers including plague, famine and imprisonment, and confront a variety of strange characters: the mysterious Nun of Monza, the fiery Father Cristoforo and the sinister 'Unnamed' in their struggle to be reunited. A vigorous portrayal of enduring passion, The Betrothed's exploration of love, power and faith presents a whirling panorama of seventeenth-century Italian life and is one of the greatest European historical novels.

Who was Jesus? What did he say? What did he do? This book puts together the story of Jesus’ life and message told by the people who knew him best as recorded in the four Gospels of the Bible—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Although the words were written over 2000 years ago, his message of peace, hope, love, and forgiveness still resonates with people today. All About Jesus combines the four reports of Jesus’ life into a single story from beginning to end, using the easy-to-read text of the NIrV Bible. Take a new look at Jesus— his life, his miracles, and his teachings—and to come to your own conclusions about the carpenter from Nazareth. Produced in collaboration with the International Bible Society (now Biblica).

Perfect for school, church, and home, the Berenstain Bears’ Holy Bible, NIrV is a large-print Bible for early readers. It uses the full text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) written at a third-grade reading level. With the addition of 18 full-color pages of the popular Berenstain Bears illustrations with related biblical virtues, this is the perfect chance for beginning readers to embark on their first exploration of the Bible with friendly faces guiding the way. Features include: Book introductions—provide the main theme of the book and an outline of the contents Dictionary—key Bible words for quick reference Eighteen full-color pages—featuring your favorite characters from the Berenstain Bears with highlighted verses that focus on character traits and virtues (such as respect, courage, and friendship) supported by God’s Word. Large print—12-point type for easy reading Presentation page—for personalization and gift giving Reading plan—for 150 famous stories of the Bible Complete New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) text—written at a third-grade reading level and specifically designed to help early readers discover the Bible for themselves, it’s the perfect steppingstone to the NIV.