Our world is growing more chaotic by the hour. Yet chaos isn't merely some random force that affects everyone the same. It actually comes against each of us in unique, targeted ways. It's goal is to shake us up and leave us fearful, empty, and void. Our past responses to avoid chaos or to wait it out haven't worked-and never will-because we're dealing with an ancient force that takes modern forms. And it has a special hatred for the Creator, creation, and any creativity that carries an eternal spark. The reason it feels like the very things that bring you life are under attack...is because they are.But we have a choice. We don't have to let the chaos around us within us. God offers a far better way to overcome what overwhelms us. Rather than focus on the latest global crisis or outbreak of chaos, this book provides a timeless approach for living in these crazy times. Through Scripture and story, you'll discover the origin of chaos, why it moves against life, beauty, and order, how God responds to chaos, and how we can counter chaos in counterintuitive ways that involve our presence and creativity. In this moment, chaos can do some real damage. But it can't overpower God. It can't defeat good. It can't overcome you. And it can't ultimately win. Chaos can't. But you can experience breakthrough over chaos and all the ways it has tried to defeat you...once you understand what's really going on.

Family Communication: Theories and Research combines the topical coverage of an overview text with the diversity of stance of an anthology, providing both breadth and depth in the field. In addition to overviews of research and theory, most chapters include research exemplars written by prominent and rising scholars in family communication. Diversity is also a focus throughout the text, with a variety of family types, perspectives, and experiences included to expose the reader to contemporary family dynamics. Family communication research typically proceeds from either a social scientific or humanistic/interpretive perspective. This book includes research and theory from both perspectives, thus enabling use by readers that particularly embrace either option.

Some memories are permanently seared into our childhood brains with a hot iron of adrenaline and fear. For five-year-old Greg, it was the memory of his ma walking back to the house after confronting his stepdad with a splintered, bloodied baseball bat in her hand. Greg Stier was raised in a family of bodybuilding, tobacco-chewing, fist-fighting thugs. He never knew his biological father because his mom had met his dad at a party; she got pregnant, and he left town. Though his mom almost aborted him, in a last-minute twist, Greg’s life was spared for so much more. Unlikely Fighter is the incredible story of how God showed up in Greg’s life—and how he can show up in yours as well. This is a memoir of violence and mayhem—and how God can transform everything.

An endearing adventure of the Arnold Pent family who followed an unconventional path as what some have called "the first modern homeschool family". In the early 1950s, Arnold Pent, Jr., and his wife Persis took their eight children out of public schools and began a million-mile journey throughout the US and Canada together. Along the way, they presented their gospel message in churches, schools, and wherever they had opportunity. Central to the family's daily practice was in-depth Bible reading, study, and memorization. Their public programs featured music, preaching, scripture recitation, and always encouraged families to read the Bible together. The book was written by Arnold Pent III, the third child, who compiled it when he was 21 from his journals written as a teenager. A great story for those interested in home education, family discipleship, and evangelism.

Retrospective of a legendary photographer who turns 100 in 2012. Accompanying exhibitions at Camerawork, San Francisco and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Eve Arnold's interest in photography started late with a photo-finishing job in New York City in 1946. A member of Magnum Photos, her list of assignments were a mix of politics, social issues, travel, and current events, with a little glamour thrown in. Arnold is perhaps best known for her images of Marilyn Monroe. She has chronicled figures as diverse as migrant potato workers, heads of state, and screen icons. A blend of exacting technique and moral courage would typify her long career which never settled for clichés or stereotypes. Guided in her own words, this volume features Arnold's iconic photographs as well as many never-before published images. ILLUSTRATIONS: 150 duotone and 10 colour photographs

After moving from her home in Haiti to her uncle's home in Brooklyn, ten-year-old Gabrielle, feeling bullied and out of place, makes a misguided deal with a witch.

Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up--Fly Guy is delighted but Buzz's parents are not pleased.

Contains readings for each day of the Advent season that describe the fate of young Bartholomew after Roman soldiers attack his village and he must travel across Israel in search of his family; and provides candle-lighting instructions.