Desmond Tutu

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

A Vision of Hope for Our Time

Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu has long been admired throughout the world for the heroism and grace he exhibited while encouraging countless South Africans in their struggle for human rights. In God Has a Dream, his most soul-searching book, he shares the spiritual message that guided him through those troubled times. Drawing on personal and historical examples, Archbishop Tutu reaches out to readers of all religious backgrounds, showing how individual and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption. With his characteristic humor, Tutu offers an extremely personal and liberating message. He helps us to “see with the eyes of the heart” and to cultivate the qualities of love, forgiveness, humility, generosity, and courage that we need to change ourselves and our world. Echoing the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., he writes, “God says to you, ‘I have a dream. Please help me to realize it. It is a dream of a world whose ugliness and squalor and poverty, its war and hostility, its greed and harsh competitiveness, its alienation and disharmony are changed into their glorious counterparts. When there will be more laughter, joy, and peace, where there will be justice and goodness and compassion and love and caring and sharing. I have a dream that my children will know that they are members of one family, the human family, God’s family, my family.’” Addressing the timeless and universal concerns all people share, God Has a Dream envisions a world transformed through hope and compassion, humility and kindness, understanding and forgiveness.

God Has a Dream

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Tom Shachtman

To Be or Not to Be Amish

An analysis of Amish youth culture profiles the coming-of-age ritual known as the rumspringa, during which sixteen-year-old Amish adolescents are permitted to venture outside of the bounds of their faith, experiment with alcohol and smoking, wear trendy clothes, and ultimately decide if they want to remain detached from the outside world. Reprint.

Rumspringa

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John Mark Hicks

Baptism and the Lord's Supper in the Bible's Story of New Creation

Baptism and the Lord's supper are more than rituals of passage; they are means of deep fellowship with God. John Mark Hicks shows how our baptism and meetings at the table grow out of Jesus' experience and how they reflects, embody, and radiate the gospel in its fullness. -- Book Cover

Enter the Water and Come to the Table

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George Barna

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Finding Vibrant Faith Beyond the Walls of the Sanctuary 

One of the world's best-known and most respected pollsters shares the results of years worth of research. He also offers insight into the motivations of those leaving the church and new information on alternative church communities.

Revolution

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Timothy Keller

The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope That Matters

New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in this book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts. 

Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. No wonder we feel lost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings--and now is the perfect time to meet Him again, or for the first time.

In Counterfeit Gods, Timothy Keller shows how a proper understanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societal ideals and our own hearts. This powerful message cements Keller's reputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucial time--for both the faithful and the skeptical.




Counterfeit Gods

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Mike Cox

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Texas Ranger Tales II continues the amazing saga of the legendary Rangers with new stories that include accounts from the days when Big Foot Wallace, legendary Ranger hero, was a serious force to be reckoned with; little know but extraordinary tales of twentieth-century Rangers; and an entertaining look at theatrical portrayal of the acclaimed Rangers, including early radio hero The Lone Ranger and the very popular television show of today, Walker, Texas Ranger.

Texas Ranger Tales II

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Wallace O. Chariton

This book is a friendly, entertaining collection of stories, anecdotes, amusing quotations, funny signs, some classic Texas jokes, and even some surprisingly sound advice from the often wacky but always wonderful world of Texans. Features in Texas Wit and Wisdom include the bumper sticker hall of fame, amusing T-shirt slogans, and some interesting photographs. This book is a true classic collection of Texas hilarity.

Texas Wit and Wisdom

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H. W. Graber

Thomas W. Cutrer

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Terry Texas Ranger

"A Terry Texas Ranger", by Henry W. Graber, is one of the finest narratives relating to one of the most colorful and effective Confederate cavalry units--the 8th Texas Cavalry. In this memoir Graber gives a detailed account of his adventurous life. "A Terry Texas Ranger is the story of his service in this extraordinary regiment and further recounts his experiences as a fugitive from Reconstruction authorities for most of the post-Civil War decade.

The Life Record of H. W. Graber

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Lewis Nordyke

The Story of Texas and Southwest Cowmen

Cowmen-Story of Southwestern and Texas cowmen.

Great Roundup

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Noah Smithwick

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The author describes his experiences as a blacksmith, tobacco smuggler, soldier, Texas Ranger, and postmaster in Texas

The Evolution of a State, or, Recollections of Old Texas Days

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Andrew J. Sowell

The Great Ranger Captain

"Bigfoot" Wallace was one of Texas's most famous folk heroes in the days of the Republic and the years thereafter. Originally published in 1899.

Life of "Big Foot" Wallace

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A concise history of the Texas longhorns (not the university).

The Long Trail of the Texas Longhorns

A concise history of the Texas Rangers (not the baseball team).

The Story of the Texas Rangers

Nancy R. Koerner

In the early seventies, the anti-establishment counterculture evolved into a new movement of health and agricultural purists. Rebelling against the politics and pollution of the U.S., these young people sought to create their own natural paradise outside its borders. This is the story of one such expatriated American, a starry-eyed wild child who searches for a fantasy lifestyle and gets more than she bargains for. The storyline, a colorful tapestry of romantic adventure set in the jungles of Belize, Central America, is flavored with vivid imagery, picturesque characters, wild animals, and Mayan archaeological intrigue. But it is also a compelling story of a maturing young woman and her battle with the darker side of human nature, of innocence lost, deception, infidelity, and heartbreaking exile. Full of poignant moral dilemma, it is a story of one woman's survival, of exceptional courage, strength in overcoming adversity, spiritual growth, and eventual triumph.

BELIZE SURVIVOR: Darker Side of Paradise

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Hampton Sides

The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West

Examines America's westward expansion, describing the forcible subjugation of Native American tribes, including the fierce battles against the Navajo which ended with a brutal siege at Canyon de Chelly and the "Long Walk" migration.

Blood and Thunder

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Jonathan P. Larson

A Peacemaker's Journey in Afghanistan

The Sharron Valley is as majestic, harsh, and remote as any in Afghanistan. In the summer, snowmelt feeds a silver ribbon of river, and the valley floor is strewn with stones and boulders. On each side, mountain walls rise steeply away to the crests of the Hindu Kush. As far as the eye can see, there is hardly any sign of human settlement. Not by chance is it home to the elusive snow leopard, ibex, and Marco Polo sheep. On the silent valley floor, on a summer day in 2010, sits a caravan of three white Land Rovers. Closer examination suggests a desperate story. On small grassy mounds around the vehicles, bodies lie prostrate under a cobalt sky. Others are strewn in and under the vehicles where the victims took cover. All of them taken out execution-style. Ten in all. The sketchiest outline of what happened there along the river emerges from the testimony of a passing shepherd who witnessed the events from the surrounding hills, and from the sole survivor, a young Afghan driver. Making Friends Book Trailer In Making Friends among the Taliban, childhood friend Jonathan Larson retraces Dan’s nearly forty years in Afghanistan and, through interviews and eye witness accounts, relays Dan’s incredible way of daily living. Facing famine, poverty, prison, and rifle muzzles—and across three decades of kings, the Red Army, warlords, the Taliban, and the American-led coalition—Dan found improbable friendships across the front lines of conflict and inspired small Afghan communities to find a better way of life. This inspirational narrative of Dan’s life and friendships offers a model for living authentically wherever we are. Read a sample chapter here. Free downloadable study guide available here. Jonathan Larson and others share more captivating stories from Dan Terry’s life, in the complementary documentary, Weaving Life: The Life and Death of Peacemaker Dan Terry, available here.

Making Friends among the Taliban

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John Bul Dau

Escaping Civil War in Sudan

One of thousands of children who fled strife in southern Sudan, John Bul Dau survived hunger, exhaustion, and violence. His wife, Martha, endured similar hardships. In this memorable book, the two convey the best of African values while relating searing accounts of famine and war. There's warmth as well, in their humorous tales of adapting to American life. For its importance as a primary source, for its inclusion of the rarely told female perspective of Sudan's lost children, for its celebration of human resilience, this is the perfect story to inform and inspire young readers.

Lost Boy, Lost Girl

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Samuel Logan

Inside the MS-13, America's Most Violent Gang

This Is for the Mara Salvatrucha

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Alan Twigg

A Historical Guide

Tiny, island-dotted Belize, perched on the Caribbean, south of Mexico and east of Guatemala, is a fascinating blend of Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, English, East Indian, Mennonite, Lebanese and Chinese cultures. With its colonial background (English remains the official language) and a history of fending off its Latin neighbours, Belize has emerged as a relatively stable democracy that is as much Caribbean as it is Central American. In Understanding Belize, Alan Twigg tells the story of the country, from its bizarre early days as a haven for pirates, through its colonial period as British Honduras, to its new status as an ecotourism mecca and a hotspot for Mayan archaeology. This lively history includes original photos, a comprehensive timeline and a feature on nation founder George Price, the longest serving democratically elected leader in history. Understanding Belize is an eye-opening alternative to the glossy tourist brochures. Lobster-and-orchid-rich Belize looks great from a hammock on Ambergris Caye, the place that inspired Madonna's song "La Isla Bonita," but don't go buying that seaside lot until you learn more about this beautiful--but problematic--paradise from the author of Cuba: A Concise History for Travellers.

Understanding Belize

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Tanya M. Kerssen

The New Struggles for Land, Food and Democracy in Northern Honduras

Grabbing Power explores the history of agribusiness and land conflicts in Northern Honduras focusing on the Aguán Valley, where peasant movements battle large palm oil producers for the right to land. In the wake of a military coup that overthrew Honduran president Manuel Zelaya in June 2009, rural communities in the Aguán have been brutally repressed, with over 60 people killed in just over two years. United States military aid--spent in the name of the War on Drugs--fuels the Honduran government's ability to repress its people. A strong and inspiring movement for land, food and democracy has grown over the last two years, and it shows no sign of backing down.

Grabbing Power

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Elizabeth Wenk

The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail

A state-of-the-art guide for the hike of a lifetime!

Stretching 220 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal, California's famed John Muir Trail Trail passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country-massive granite peaks, dizzying waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes, and vibrant meadows filled with Sierra wildflowers.

The all-new John Muir Trail contains information found nowhere else. It meticulously describes the entire passage, with detailed directions for readers of all levels of familiarity, as well as UTM coordinates for important junctions, lateral trails, campsites, food-storage boxes, and points of interest. Each trail section also includes an elevation profile and a table listing elevation, distance from previous point, and total mileage. You'll find expert start-to-finish advice, whether you're hiking the whole route or just sections.

The book also features:

 * Comprehensive advice on planning and preparing for the trip, Including information about permits, gear and supplies, and bears and food-storage boxes
 * Listings of nearby towns and resupply points
 * Side trips to 15 notable peaks
 * 16 topographic maps incorporated into the book
 * A table of campsites found along the John Muir Trail

John Muir Trail

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Kathy Morey

Walks, Strolls and Treks on the Capital Isle

In the Wilderness Press Hawaiian Hiking Guides series Kathy Morey describes the best hiking areas on four major Hawaiian Islands. Find out how to escape the tourist crowd and discover the soul of each island. From easy strolls to strenuous hikes, trip descriptions include highlights, difficulty, directions to the trailhead, distance, and time. The fascinating history and mythology of the island are explored in the descriptions of 45 great hikes. Escape the skyscrapers of Honolulu and discover the beaches, cliffs, and inland rainforests of Oahu's less populated areas.

Oahu Trails

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Colin M. Jarman

Ultimate Golf Quotations 

For those who read about golf as avidly as they play, here are more than 2,500 quotations covering a variety of themes, topics, and subjects relating to the sport.

The Hole Is More Than the Sum of the Putts

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Jamie D. Aten

David M. Boan

Is your church prepared to respond if natural disaster or human tragedy strikes your community? Jamie Aten and David Boan, codirectors of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute, provide this practical guide for disaster preparedness, filled with resources for emergency planning and crisis management plus best practices for local congregations.

Disaster Ministry Handbook

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David Littleton

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