New Releases by Dave Jackson

Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. II is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: John Bunyan, John Newton, Jim Elliot, Florence Nightingale, Watchman Nee, and Corrie ten Boom.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume II in a series of four Hero Tales originally published by Bethany House Publishers and is now republished by Castle Rock Creative

Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. III is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: Billy Graham, Louis Palau, Mother Theresa, Brother Andrew, Lottie Moon, Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume II in a series of four Hero Tales originally published by Bethany House Publishers and is now republished by Castle Rock Creative

Methods and Advice for Making the Most of Your Podcast—Pricing, Sponsors, Crowdfunding, and More Pick up any book on podcast monetization, and you will find 90 percent of it only covers how to launch a podcast. If you already have a podcast, you have that information; you’re ready for the next step. Profit from Your Podcast provides top strategies and real-life examples of podcast monetization. This book is more than what to do. It also tells you how to do it. Chapters cover such topics as: How to Grow Your Audience How to Set Your Pricing Understanding Advertising Jargon How to Find Sponsors Best Strategies for Making Money as an Affiliate Master Strategies for Crowdfunding Harnessing the Power of Webinars and Events The Top Tools to Make Your Job Easy Built on the author’s fifteen years of experience in podcasting, this action-packed guide will benefit new and veteran podcasters. Get clear on who your audience is and what they want, deliver value, and build an engaged audience that wants to give you money. Leverage your relationships and the integrity you have built through your podcast to create multiple streams of income. Profit from Your Podcast gives you the tools to do it all.

"Second Chances" is a memoir of faith, survival, and growth. Dave Jackson lost his faith, he even started blaming God for events in his life. He changed jobs and lost track of what was valuable. It took dying on a YMCA floor to get his attention. God gave Dave a second chance at life, and Dave is taking it. He knows how you can find fulfillment-- without going through the heart attack. "Second Chances" will help people find their purpose and realize that God can, and will, help. You may have to get on an emotional, physical, and spiritual rollercoaster to get there, but the tracks are laid down and God has a plan.

Nick Archer is a bush pilot for the Missionary Aviation Support Team when a boarding school in remote south-central Columbia is attacked. He escaped, but Terri Kaplan, the school nurse, is kidnapped along with two other staff members, one of whom is later killed while the other escapes. When Nick loses his vision from neglecting his eye problems at the very moment he has a chance to save Terri, he ends up flying blind.

Meet Annabelle Fortune, an 1880s cowgirl tougher than Calamity Jane!

EXILED TO THE RED RIVER, Introducing Chief Spokane Garry -- A great sickness has swept through the Indian nations, killing several of the Spokane tribe and many others from neighboring tribes. The faith of the Spokane is nearly broken when they realize the smallpox epidemic has killed those who believe in the Creator of All as well as those who don''t believe in Him. How can evil men live while good men die? Why should they continue to obey the Creator''s laws if He takes away innocent lives? But when white-skinned men arrive with the Leaves of Life-a book telling how to get to heaven-the Spokane chief agrees to send Garry, his youngest son, to learn more about God. Garry is confused and uncertain about the reason for his travels, but as he begins the first of four years at the Christian school, he soon realizes the saving grace of God and can''t wait to return to his homeland to share the Good News with the Indian nations. WHAT CAN GARRY LEARN AT A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL THAT WILL INTEREST THE REST OF HIS PEOPLE?

BLINDED BY THE SHINING PATH, Introducing Romulo Saune -- Bandits are a regular threat to the small Peruvian village Alfredo Garcia lives in. Government protection is scarce and the police never enforce the law. So the village men take it upon themselves to defend their village, but return unsuccessful when Alfredo''s father is killed. Rico, Alfredo''s brother, joins the Communist Shining Path guerrillas hoping to avenge their father''s death. But the terrorists prove to be more dangerous than the bandits they promised to protect the villaters from, and it''s not long before they begin killing followers of Jesus Christ, too. When Alfredo also becomes involved with the guerrillas, he is forced to prove his loyalty or be considered a deserter and risk death. His orders are to kill the evangelist, Pastor Romulo Saune, but when his mission fails, Alfredo begins asking harder questions. CAN SOMETHING GOOD COME FROM SOMETHING SO BAD?"

THE MAYFLOWER SECRET, Introducing Governor William Bradford -- Thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Tilley and her family have been waiting for this day for months-the day the Mayflower sets sail from England. The late start means uncertain weather and a long, hard journey for everyone. But the trip seems especially rough for Dorothy Bradford, the frail young wife of William Bradford. One night, Elizabeth discovers Dorothy alone on deck. Thinking the woman wants to be alone, Elizabeth returns to bed. But the next morning, she awakes to the news that Dorothy has disappeared! Afraid that William Brafford will blame her for his wife''s death, Elizabeth tells no one what she saw that night. When they finally arrive in the New World, many passengers become very ill. Several of them die before the new colony is established, including Elizabeth''s parents. Left an orphan, Elizabeth must deal with her terrible secret alone. How can she ever face Governor Bradford again? If she dares to tell the truth, will it ruin her chance for happiness in the new colony? Alone in the New World, Elizabeth guards a shocking secret. . . .

THE GOLD MINERS'' RESCUE, Introducing Sheldon Jackson -- As Adam Christian graduates from the famous Sitka Industrial and Training School, he dreams of one day becoming famous-like Dr. Sheldon Jackson, who started the school. The last thing Adam wants to do is return to his dull life in northern Alaska, so he asks Dr. Jackson if he can join him on his 1897 expedition to the Yukon to rescue hundreds of starving gold miners. Surprisingly, Dr. Jackson agrees, and eager to say good-bye to his home and his people, Adam sets off on what he hopes will be the adventure of a lifetime. But the excitement and fame Adam seeks soon are swallowed up in trials that not even the hardy young boy is prepared to face. Disaster seems to strike at every turn when they try to bring a herd of reindeer from Norway all the way to the Yukon in an effort to help the troubled miners. Will they reach the men before it''s too late? Help is on the way, but will it be in time?

DEFEAT OF THE GHOST RIDERS, Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune -- Eight-year-old Celeste Key is a mischievous girl who often gets herself into trouble. When her father''s blacksmith shop is burned to the ground by the Ku Klux Klan in 1904, the family decides they must leave town before someone gets killed. They move to Florida, where a woman named Mary McLeod Bethune offers them schooling for their children. Mary has started a school for black children-one of the first in the United States. Celeste is sent to Mary''s school against her will but soon finds herself enjoying what she''s learning. Everything seems to be going well-until men with white hoods over their heads burn a cross on the school property. Celeste is terrified of the Klan because of what happened in Georgia, yet Mary is a stubborn woman who refuses to let them intimidate her. Celeste wants to believe the Klan can be defeated, but will their threats turn into burning more than crosses? Freedom in a new state, but will it come with a price?

QUEST FOR THE LOST PRINCE, Introducing Samuel Morris -- When the dying Kru king offers a ransom for his missing son, fourteen-year-old Jova determines to find Prince Kaboo, no matter what the danger. Without a prince to take the old king''s place, his people will almost surely be defeated by their long-time enemies, the Grebos! And as a former captive of the cruel Grebos, there is nothing Jova fears more. But Jova has a secret advantage over the other young warriors who set out on the dangerous quest-he knows where to look for the missing prince! Only Jova followed Prince Kaboo when he miraculously escaped the Grebo village where they both were held. And only Jova knows the prince traveled to the dreaded "white man''s city"-a place filled with people so strange-looking Jova was too fearful to enter. Now his search must take him right to that terrible place. What will he find when he arrives? For six long years, Jova has kept the secret. . . .

THE THIEVES OF TYBURN SQUARE, Introducing Elizabeth Fry -- Betsey and Loren Maxwell are on their own in early nineteenth-century England after their mother is deported to New South Wales for stealing two silver candlesticks. Faced with few options, the young Maxwells are forced to live and work in a gloomy London workhouse. Betsey and her brother have a terrible time enduring the harsh treatment and strict rules of the workhouse overseers. Then Loren sees an opportunity to escape, and the pair soon find themselves back on the dangerous streets of London-with only a stolen pouch of money to support them. Their new life takes a disastrous turn when Betsey and Loren are jailed for pickpocketing in Tyburn Square. Betsey is terrified that she''ll never see her brother or mother again, but a visit from a kind Quaker woman named Elizabeth Fry gives her courage. Can this compassionate prison reformer save Betsey and her brother from the gallows in Tyburn Square? Alone and in prison with no one to turn to . . .

THE RUNAWAY''S REVENGE, Introducing John Newton -- Thirteen-year-old slave Hamilton Jones seizes his freedom when his cruel master dies on a trip to England in 1775. Driven by a desire for revenge after years of mistreatment, the boy hunts down former slave trader John Newton-the man responsible for bringing Hamilton''s mother to the United States. Hamilton wants only one thing: to make the man pay with his life for his evil crime! But the John Newton that Hamilton meets is nothing like the horrible person he imagined. Instead of reacting with fear when threatened with death, the little man seems calm and unafraid. Newton even agrees he deserves to die-and claims to be something worse than a slave trader! Astonished, Hamilton stays to listen to the preacher''s story. What could be worse than being a slave trader? Hamilton sees his chance for revenge . . . but will he go thorough with it?

FLIGHT OF THE FUGITIVES Introducing Gladys Aylward Six-year-old Mei-en screamed in terror when she realized her gypsy owner was about to sell her to a foreign lady. Times were hard in the mountainous region of China in 1934, and orphans were often sold for pennies. But foreigners in China were considered "devils," and Mei-en thought surely the little woman in Chinese clothes would eat her for supper! But this time Mei-en''s new owner was the compassionate and respected missionary, Gladys Aylward. One day outside her new home, Mei-en saw wonderful silver "birds" flying in the sky-but her delight turned to dread when they began dropping bombs that exploded all over the city. Suddenly their lives, and those of nearly a hundred orphan children, were in terrible danger! With the enemy in hot pursuit, their only escape is over the mountains!

SPY FOR THE NIGHT RIDERS Introducing Martin Luther Karl Schumacher was fifteen when he came to the German city of Wittenberg in 1520 seeking an education. He had been very fortunate that the esteemed university professor Doctor Martin Luther, had taken him into his household as a servant. Luther''s promise of tutoring Karl in exchange for his labor was the chance of a lifetime-until a poster on the church door declared his master a heretic! Karl is asked to travel with Doctor Luther to appear before the emperor''s Imperial Council in the city of Worms. Will his life be at stake as well as Luther''s? And who is the mysterious young lady who shadows their trip? Could she be a spy for Luther''s enemy, Doctor Eck? Or might the night riders be secret supporters of Luther? With danger lurking on every side, who can Karl trust?

Snowmageddon takes us back into the Bentley household as Estelle crusades for a group home to move into the neighborhood in hopes that her mentally challenged son can become one of the residents. But the tenuous relationships the Bentleys have developed since they moved to the neighborhood, risk coming apart as opposition to the group home uncovers age-old prejudices and fears, as well as simmering tensions between the two Jewish and Iranian families. Harry Bentley faces his own demons when he risks losing custody of his only grandson and when the young woman he promised to protect from a vengeful drug mule flees the safety of the neighborhood. After so much progress, Beecham Street faces another blizzard The fifth in the Windy City Neighbors series, Snowmageddon brings the Beecham Street neighbors full circle during a historic snowstorm that whiteouts a wedding, threatens the life of a mother and unborn child, and challenges just how much neighbors can count on each other when push comes to shove. Welcome to Beecham Street-a typical, isolated American neighborhood that was beginning to come out of its shell . . . but is about to be snowed under.

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player, and many people think he is one of the best basketball players in history. Stephen is definitely one of the best shooters ever, and he has won a lot of awards. Stephen Curry is young, strong, and healthy. That is part of the reason he is so good. But really, he is so good for other reasons. Stephen practiced hard, and never gave up. Even when he was passed over by colleges, Stephen didn''t let that get him down. He simply went to a college he liked, and proved just how wrong the big colleges were in passing him over. Stephen is the kind of athlete and person we should all try to be. He is friendly and courteous, hard working and dedicated, and uses his skills to entertain millions of people, all while raising money for charities. Simple, interesting, fun and easy to read for kids, this book contains all you need to know and to learn from Stephen Curry - The Best. Get this book now and enjoy

As one of the most well-respected basketball players in the world, LeBron James has become almost synonymous with basketball. His career has been easily one of the most impressive of all-time, and the landmarks and achievements he has been able to get throughout that career is just outstanding. Simple, interesting, fun and easy to read for kids, this book contains all you need to know and to learn from LeBron James- The Greatest. After reading this book, you will know exactly why there are such quotes about him: "I believe LeBron James would start on any NBA team today." -NBA and college great Bill Walton "He''s not intimidated by anyone. He has that swagger that most of the great ones have." -Former Cavaliers coach Paul Silas "Forget the talent and the athletic ability, it''s his maturity that''s light-years ahead." -Celtics head coach Doc Rivers "I fantasize about LeBron''s ability. He is the best player I have ever seen at this age." -Hall of Famer Rick Barry and so much, much more... Get this book now and enjoy the journey!

Kevin Durant is one of the most highly touted and talented young basketball players currently active in the National Basketball Association, where he plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder as a small forward. His high-profile career, whilst still in its infancy, began as a college player, in which he only need to play one season before being called up to the big leagues. Still only 26, Kevin Durant has quite the career in front of him, and his rise to prominence should be an inspiration to any young aspiring basketball players Simple, interesting and easy to read for kids, this book contains all you need to know and to learn from Kevin Durant - The Best. After reading this book, you will know exactly why there are such quotes about him: "He''s really good. The guy is 6-9, he is mobile, he''s quick, he''s fast. I mean what more does he have to do? There''s no secret thing that he drinks before the game." -College hoops legend Bobby Knight "Kevin Durant is a more athletic Danny Manning." -Broadcaster Jay Bilas "Kevin Durant is the most prolific offensive skilled big perimeter player I''ve witnessed in many a year. His equals are three guys that made the jump from high school to the NBA: Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady and Dirk Nowitzki." -Broadcaster Dick Vitale "I know what Kevin''s role is. I know what my role is." -Former teammate Jeff Green "He''s a once-in-a-lifetime guy." -Texas head coach Rick Barnes "I''m most proud of how humble he is." -Wanda Pratt and so much, much more... Get this book now and enjoy the journey!

Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Philadelphia Phillies is a beginner''s history of the Phillies, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Grounded is an uplifting, contemporary tale in an urban setting featuring characters courageously wrestling with the real spiritual and practical issues of average people"--

Inspirational stories of men and women throughout history who lived, sacrificed, and many who died for their faith.

Harry Bentley sees his second chance for a better life thrown into turmoil when his son and grandson need to move into his home on Beecham Street--a typical, isolated, distrustful American neighborhood--where an accident occurs that changes everyone.

Evangelina Marquez-James gets her first tattoo, a symbol of courage to carry on after her husband dies in the line of duty as a police officer. The skin art is of an elite yet obscure super heroine created by a forgotten 1940s artist. A solar disturbance triggers a metamorphosis in her new ink, enabling Evangelina with the ability to transform into the embodiment of the character complete with powers. She sets out to wage war against the types of vermin who murdered her husband. Acid, a sociopathic killer who can assume the form of his warlord tattoo, seeks the artist''s original sketchbook. When Evangelina comes into possession of the drawing pad, Acid not only tracks it down, but her family as well, forcing her into a standoff with his nightmarish army born of ink.

A teacher''s trips including several days each: on a Mississippi tow boat, a traveling circus, a squid fishing boat, an Amish cabin, a farm, a hike across England, a homeless shelter, an ocean freighter and more.

"Lucy Tucker, the crotchety old bag lady from the popular Yada Yada House of Hope series, is a veteran of the Chicago streets and not about to give up her independence, even as she approaches her 80th birthday. Until, that is, a young displaced woman with her gentle ageing mother and a dog named Dandy seem to need her--unsettling the secretive Lucy, who doesn''t let anyone get too close. But just when it seems her past is catching up with her to bring her in out of the cold, Lucy disappears again"--Back cover.

Philadelphia 76ers is a beginner''s history of the NBA''s Philadelphia 76ers. Beginning with the franchise''s early years, readers will experience the team''s highest and lowest moments, meet the team''s best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the team''s story. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the 76ers, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Retired Chicago cop Harry Bentley has custody of his grandson, DaShawn, giving him a second chance at being a good parent. He is enjoying a second romance with the enchanting Estelle Williams. He has finally connected with God. So, why is his eye giving him fits?

Popular with parents, teachers, and homeschoolers, these five-in-one volumes introduce readers to real Christian heroes from history. The fifth Trailblazers collection features famous church reformer Martin Luther and also includes missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, Governor William Pen, "Amazing Grace" hymnist John Newton, and missionary John G. Paton.