Download or read book The Most Precious Gift written by Marty Crisp and published by Philomel. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While traveling to Bethlehem with his beloved dog, a young servant to one of the Magi worries about finding a gift to give the baby Jesus.
Download or read book The Precious Present written by Spencer Johnson and published by Helen Exley Gift Books. This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In your hands you are holding an incredible little story about the ultimate secret of human happiness. Author Dr Spencer Johnson's unique allegory tells the story of a young child who learns about the fabulous "Precious Present" and then spends a lifetime searching for the mysterious gift.
Download or read book Precious Gifts written by Danielle Steel and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After his death, three sisters discover a new side to their father when his bequests give them the power to pursue their dreams.
Download or read book A Gift Most Precious written by Rachel Ann Nunes and published by White Star Press. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broken promises, broken dreams, broken hearts . . . Ariana Perrault has seen them all in her short lifetime, but now they seem only distant memories. Having climbed the long pathway from sinner to believer in Christ, she has felt the arms of a loving Heavenly Father around her, guiding her to a wonderful life with Jean-Marc and their three beautiful children. Her best friend, Paulette, has also repented, embraced the gospel, and started an eternal family of her own. But who could know that one of life’s deepest, darkest tragedies is just around the corner? In this powerful sequel to The Making of a Queen, these two women and their families come face to face with the life-and-death consequences of past choices. Will their testimonies give them strength enough to withstand the darkest hours of their lives? The answer, born of both adversity and joy, is A Gift Most Precious. Note: This is the latest version of this book, completely updated and revised by the author. Any version with any other cover, whether print or ebook, is outdated. Ariana The Making of a Queen (#1) A Gift Most Precious (#2) A New Beginning (#3)
Download or read book A Most Precious Gift written by Jacqueline Freeman Wheelock and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dinah Devereaux, New Orleans-born slave and seamstress, suddenly finds herself relegated to a sweltering kitchen on the Natchez town estate of Riverwood. Having never cooked a day in her life, she is terrified of being found out and banished to the cotton fields as was her mother before her. But when she accidentally burns the freedom papers of Jonathan Mayfield, a handsome free man of color to whom she's attracted, her fear of the fields becomes secondary. A gifted cabinetmaker, Jonathan Mayfield's heart is set on finally becoming a respected businessman by outfitting a bedroom at the palatial Riverwood-until a beautiful new slave destroys his proof of freedom and his fragile confidence along with it. When the mistress of Riverwood orders Dinah to work alongside the sullen Mr. Mayfield, sparks fly setting the two on a collision course. Is their mutual love for God strong enough to overcome deep-seated insecurities and set the couple on a path toward self-acceptance and love for each other?
Download or read book The Most Precious Present in the World written by Becky Edwards and published by British Association for Adoption and Fostering (Ba. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mia's eyes are dark brown and her dad s are bright blue, she has masses of curly brown hair but her mum's is straight and blonde. Why doesn t Mia look like her parents? It s because she is adopted. Her adoptive mum tells her that she looks different because her curly hair and dark eyes are presents from the birth parents who were unable to look after her. Taking the form of a dialogue between a little girl and her adoptive mother, the book explores questions that might preoccupy an adopted child. Mia wants to know why she looks different to her adoptive parents; why her birth parents didn t want to keep her and whether her curly hair, dark eyes and dimple really are goodbye presents from her birth parents. Although young children might sometimes worry about looking physically different to their family members, this charming, illustrated book will help adopted children to understand that physical difference is not a barrier to finding love and security within an adoptive family.
Download or read book A Child is a Precious Gift written by Focus on the Family (Organization) and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the world through the eyes of a child in this collection of endearing anecdotes, tender quotes, and blessed Scriptures that celebrate innocence and youngsters' astonishing ability to bring clarity to our hectic days.
Download or read book A Precious Gift written by Rosie Goodwin and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heartwarming new wartime saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Maiden's Voyage. 'A vibrant page-turner with entrancing characters' Margaret Dickinson 'Rosie writes such heartwarming sagas' Lyn Andrews Nuneaton, 1911 When Holly Farthing's overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a widower twice her age, she finally says no. After he refuses to support her any longer, Holly flees to London, bringing her best friend and maid, Ivy, with her. In the big smoke, Holly searches for the father she's never met and begins nurse training in the local hospital. There she meets the dashing Doctor Parkin. Kind and compassionate, he is everything Holly has ever dreamt of. When Doctor Parkin proposes, Holly finally feels like she'll have the family she so longs for. But soon, she discovers some shocking news that means they can never be together, and her life is suddenly thrown into turmoil. Supporting the war effort, she heads to France and throws herself into volunteering on the front line. Can Holly ever find the happiness she so truly deserves? A Precious Gift is the sixth book in Rosie Goodwin's Days of the Week Collection. Why not try the rest, Mothering Sunday, The Little Angel, A Mother's Grace, The Blessed Child, A Maiden's Voyage and Time to Say Goodbye?
Download or read book Classic Fairy Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of four familiar fairy tales; includes vocabulary and identification exercises at the end of each tale.
Download or read book The Gift of the Magi written by O. Henry and published by Amila Jay. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
Download or read book The Most Precious of Cargoes written by Jean-Claude Grumberg and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set during the height of World War II, a powerful and unsettling tale about a woodcutter and his wife, who finds a mysterious parcel thrown from a passing train. Once upon a time in an enormous forest lived a woodcutter and his wife. The woodcutter is very poor and a war rages around them, making it difficult for them to put food on the table. Yet every night, his wife prays for a child. A Jewish father rides on a train holding twin babies. His wife no longer has enough milk to feed both children. In hopes of saving them both, he wraps his daughter in a shawl and throws her into the forest. While foraging for food, the wife finds a bundle, a baby girl wrapped in a shawl. Although she knows harboring this baby could lead to her death, she takes the child home. Set against the horrors of the Holocaust and told with a fairytale-like lyricism, The Most Precious of Cargoes is a fable about family and redemption which reminds us that humanity can be found in the most inhumane of places. Translated from the French by Frank Wynne
Download or read book The Precious Gift written by John Bowen and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book God s Precious Gift in a Manger written by Rebecca Ann Lamb and published by Faith Kidz. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R. A. Lamb Through warm writing and vibrant illustrations, this unique storybook makes the Christmas message come alive to children! Young readers are lead from the creation event to the miraculous birth of Christ to see God's purpose in sending His son to the Earth as a baby in a manger. Explains on a child's level why Jesus came to earth Helps young minds comprehend the need for God Is unlike any other Christmas book for children in the market R. A. Lamb is the mother of two children. Her work has been published in such periodicals as Single Parent Family, Christian Parenting Today, and Foster Parenting News. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Download or read book The Purpose Driven Life written by Rick Warren and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover and fulfill your God-given purpose by joining the more than thirty-five million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren. Before you were born, God knew what your life had in store for you. His hope for you is to discover the life he created just for you--both here on earth, and forever in eternity. Let Rick Warren guide you as you learn to live out your true purpose. The Purpose Driven Life is more than a book; it's a road map for your spiritual journey. Combining thoughtful verses from Scripture with timely stories and perspectives from Warren's own life, The Purpose Driven Life will help you discover the answer to one of life's most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Throughout The Purpose Driven Life, Warren will teach you to spend time getting to know yourself and your creator in order to live your life to the fullest. Unlocking your true purpose will also reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity. Designed to be read over the course of forty-two days, The Purpose Driven Life will help you see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way that the pieces of your life fit together. Every chapter of The Purpose Driven Life provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help you uncover and live out your purpose, starting with exploring three essential questions: The Question of Existence: Why am I alive? The Question of Significance: Does my life matter? The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for? Each copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.
Download or read book Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life written by Horace Williams Jr. and published by Horace Williams Jr. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you hurting or suffering in silence? God has a purpose in your pain. Many people in general, and even Christians admittedly avoid the subject of pain almost as much as they avoid pain itself. But once you understand the purpose of pain, you can make the most of the painful experiences in life. In The Furnace of Affliction: How God Uses Our Pain and Suffering for His Purpose, Horace Williams, Jr. tackles this challenging topic. Based on the Word of God, insights from other leaders, and his studies, he addresses several key points, including: How pain develops our faith How pain determines our path How pain delivers comfort, joy, and peace And how pain deepens our commitment to God. Packed with personal stories and scripture to support his points, Horace shares his insights on the problem of pain. His candid and straightforward communication style engages the reader as he addresses this critical topic for the body of Christ today.
Download or read book The Book of the Most Precious Substance written by Sara Gran and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated new thriller from internationally renowned author Sara Gran, author of Come Closer and the Claire DeWitt series. A mysterious book that promises unlimited power and unrivaled sexual pleasure. A down-on-her-luck book dealer hoping for the sale of a lifetime. And a twist so shocking, no one will come out unscathed. After a tragedy too painful to bear, former novelist Lily Albrecht has resigned herself to a dull, sexless life as a rare book dealer. Until she gets a lead on a book that just might turn everything around. The Book of the Most Precious Substance is a 17th century manual on sex magic, rumored to be the most powerful occult book ever written--if it really exists at all. And some of the wealthiest people in the world are willing to pay Lily a fortune to find it-if she can. Her search for the book takes her from New York to New Orleans to Munich to Paris, searching the dark corners of power where the world's wealthiest people use black magic to fulfill their desires. Will Lily fulfill her own desires, and join them? Or will she lose it all searching for a ghost? The Book of the Most Precious Substance is an addictive erotic thriller about the lengths we'll go to get what we need-and what we want.
Download or read book Learn English the Ice Cream Way written by Shalom Kumar Sigworth and published by PartridgeIndia. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever be your purpose of learning English-whether you want to study in an Anglophone country, or aspiring to enter Hollywood, want to be involved in Disney productions or Discovery channel, you need have your basics right. All ice creams are same in their basic way of making, only their flavoring is different. The flavor is what gives ice creams their marketability and profitability. Whether you want to learn legal English, Screenplay English, or Scientific English, your basics must be strong because these English versions are but specialized flavors of the basic English. Never before that Standard English has been brought forward this easier to the common man, especially teenagers. This book has been flavored with icons (ice creams), signposts (indication of the part of grammar under discussion), illustrations, examples, and cherry-picked quotations from great minds to engage you in reading and understanding the book. Learn the rich history behind the English language; overcome your learning barriers; get to know the best way to learn English; find a purpose; learn in easy, enjoyable, and memorable way; make a mess of jumbled, meaningless words and turn them into masterpieces; develop good reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Written to make Grammar easy and fun, this book is for everyone under the sun.
