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Explains how animals sense and make preparations for hurricanes, describing the behavior of such creatures as fish, birds, rabbits, butterflies, and crocodiles.

"Be confident, but not too confident; be ambitious, but not too ambitious; show interest,but not too much." When it comes to marriage advice, single Black Christian womenhave heard it all. From the pulpit to the streets, to social media's virtual corridors,Christian conferences, and seminars, the message is always the same: single, Black,Christian women have got their priorities all wrong. Along with the list of dos and don'tscomes the list of who they must strive to be in order to attract the right man formarriage.In this biblically sound, eye-opening analysis of God's word, the church, and the singleBlack Christian woman, online community expert, and influential online content curator,Sade Solomon offers women another way of thinking about their season of singleness.Using scripture and her own personal journey as a catalyst to demonstrate God'sintentions and grace, she guides women on how to truly live a life of fulfillment andpurpose while they wait on the promises of God regarding marriage.This book is designed to teach women how to shed what they've heard the world sayand to tune their ears and hearts to hear what God says about them, their future, andHis will for their lives as single women.

The desired effect of this inspirational book is to make the reader want to get out of bed, even though they are having trouble handling long-term waiting periods of life: infertility, ill health, unemployment, singleness, rebellious children, etc. Barber connects our deep longings with true stories and biblical examples. Each chapter deals with one topic. With humor she describes life on hold and how to find solace through fellowship, friendship, and partnership. She encourages us to look to God for affirmation while we are "in process".

Created especially for children who are learning to read, this anthology contains renowned works featuring some of the best-loved characters in children's literature, including Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad, and the madcap creations of Dr. Seuss. Also included is poetry by Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore, and Gwendolyn Brooks, as well as stories, poems, riddles, and word games. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

Miranda's dad is going to his very first marathon. But they get there late and Dad sends Miranda to get him some water. Before she can bring it back, the starter's horn goes off and the runners are off! Miranda takes the water bottle and dashes down the course looking for her dad. When Miranda gets to the finish line, she finally finds her father ... and gets a big surprise!

A New York Times 2021 Best Children's Book This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together — and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict. No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves. This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another, even when it seems impossible.

The authors discuss the circumstances that brought them together and their decision to abstain from sex until marriage.

Your Path to Sexual Wholeness In a highly sexualized society and culture, young people can feel overwhelmed with temptation, pressure, and conflicting messages. Ready. Set. Not Yet! reaches teens by building a bridge that breaks the silence between older and younger generations. Using the metaphor of a champion sprinter in the starting blocks awaiting the start of a race, Ready. Set. Not Yet! presents unique, relevant, and refreshing perspectives. • Provides an oasis of hope beyond the usual teachings on “sexual purity,” which often seems out of reach. • Helps teens discover the spiritual mysteries God had in mind when He invented sex. These mysteries and other “secrets” give young people compelling reasons to pursue sexual wholeness. • Presents an authentic and welcoming tone that creates a safe place for young men and women to explore their feelings, uncertainties and life goals. Reflection questions, practical ideas, prayer tools, and a wealth of scripture make Ready. Set. Not Yet! a valuable resource for teens, parents, and youth workers.