New Releases by Dave Jackson

Famous Bible translator William Tyndale paves the way for this new collection of Trailblazers heroes. In addition to Tyndale, the third volume includes Civil War hero Frederick Douglass, missionaries to China Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth and Gladys Aylward, and martyred pilot missionary Nate Saint.

In addition to renowned Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman, the first Trailblazers collection also introduces readers to Salvation Army founders William and Catherine Booth, Liberian prince Samuel Morris, Native American chief Spokane Garry, and Ugandan bishop Festo Kivengere.

The second Trailblazers collection presents missionary to India Amy Carmichael as well as missionary to China Hudson Taylor, Moravian missionary David Zeisberger, Gospel Recordings founder Joy Ridderhof, and Peruvian pastor Rómulo Sauñe.

Retired Chicago cop Harry Bentley discovers he has a grandson he didn''t know about. Will he find the faith to take on the boy as a "second chance" to be the father he''d failed to be to his own son?

Drawn from the lives of key Christians from the past and present, Heroes in Black History is an inspiring collection of forty-two exciting and educational readings that highlight African-American Christians through a short biography and three true stories for each hero. Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Heroes in Black History is an ideal way to acquaint children ages six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons. Featured heroes include Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, William Seymour, Thomas A. Dorsey, Mary McLeod Bethune, Martin Luther King Jr., and many more. Includes brand-new material as well as content from previous Hero Tales editions.

A gritty, urban novel set in the streets of Chicago with strong messages of second chances and unconditional love.

In this beautifully illustrated treasury, Dave and Neta Jackson present the true-life stories of fifteen key Christian heroes. Each hero is profiled in a short biography and three educational yet exciting and thought-provoking anecdotes from his or her life. Ideal for family devotions, homeschooling, and more, this inspiring collection includes stories from the lives of Amy Carmichael, Martin Luther, Dwight L. Moody, John Wesley, Samuel Morris, Gladys Aylward, and nine others.

This smartly designed companion book includes thought-provoking quotes from the three novels, with related scriptures and nuggets for life-application along with blank pages for the reader''s own thoughts and prayers.

Readers will discover the remarkable stories of those who have suffered for the cause of Christ throughout the course of history. This volume reveals what inspired the great heroes of faith and drove them to give their all.

As the Burmese War begins in the 1820s, missionaries Adoniram and Ann Judson, the adoptive parents of May-lo and Len-lay, are accused of espionage.

An adventure with Frederick Douglass teaches a boy unable to fight with the Union soldiers to be proud of himself just as he is. Ages 8-12.

Trailblazer Books makes history exciting and relevant for both boys and girls. Mehdi Ksara, a Muslim boy in Morocco, collects items he finds among the foreigners living in his village. He knows he risks his parents'' wrath by treasuring the pictures of Jesus given to him by missionary Maude Cary. Will the missionary''s God save Mehdi when his pictures are discovered?

Set in modern-day Peru, this is the exciting tale of a young boy who sees the courage of a missionary in the face of the Shining Path. Ages 8-12.

This astonishing book tells the true story of two lives, two paths and two spiritual forces that crossed one fateful day. No Random Act is a tribute to one honorable man who died a martyr''s death, an expos of hate groups, and a compelling wake-up call to the spiritual realities behind the headlines.

In 1854, a group of children who come from different circumstances to the Children''s Aid Society in New York come under the care of Rev. Charles Brace, who eventually finds homes for them in Cowagiac, Michigan.

In "Sinking the Dayspring", 14-year-old Kevin Gilmore is stranded on an island of cannibals when the ship is damaged.

A powerful parenting strategy based on parallels between coaching and raising children. This book inspires parents to build strong families.

A Trailblazer Book on the life of noted African-American George Washington Carver. This fictionalized biography shows his mission in helping families carve a life of their own.

Thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-12) to Christian heroes of the past. Jerry Newman doesn''t mean to keep getting into trouble -- it just sort of happens. But when a practical joke goes wrong, burning down a church in his small east Texas town, Jerry''s widowed mother quickly sends him to live with his journalist uncle in Los Angeles. Jerry is secretly pleased -- not only to avoid being punished for his crime but also to live in California...the end of the earth! On the night before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Jerry and his uncle go to investigate a popular warehouse church in Los Angeles. There, they hear a man predict the coming quake. But Jerry is even more impressed by the powerful preacher, William Seymour, and by the hundreds of blacks and whites worshipping and praying together in strange "tongues". Jerry wants to believe Seymour''s message, but will he do so when it means confessing his dangerous secret?

In 1843, twelve-year-old Perrin joins his aunt and uncle, well-known missionaries Dr. Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, in the Oregon Territory where they live with the Nez Perce and Cayuse Indians.

Although Kyemap wants to accept a missionary??''s teachings, he fears the witch doctors and others who might hurt the man. Ages 8-12.

Twelve-year-old Alastair, a son of Christian missionaries on the Philippine Islasnd of Palawan, finds a way for Joy Ridderhof to record the gospels in the native language.

Includes Kidnapped by River Rats, The Queen''s Smuggler, Spy for the Night Riders, The Hidden Jewel and Escape From the Slave Traders.

Jova''s search leads him all the way to America. There, he is at last reunited with the missing prince, now known as Samuel Morris. Inspired by Samuel''s faith, Jova returns to Africa with news of a new, even greater Prince for his people.

Meet Dora and Randy, Greg and Natalie, Beth and Todd. They almost gave up on their marriages. But then they discovered seeds of hope. Here are the true stories of real couples who rebuilt their marriages with strength and intimacy after years of turmoil and conflict. It meant forgiveness and honesty, hard work and the willingness to change. But the love these couples regained overcame the hurt. They learned communication skills and that brought new life into their homes. Discover the hope that healed their marriages. It can heal yours, too.