Most Popular Books by Doug Peterson

A LESSON IN BEING THANKFUL.

A collection of inspirational stories of building a church that combines humor, serious stories, parables, anecdotes, sermons, believe-it-or-not facts, and even a bit of Dr. Seuss-style poetry. It shows how good it is for God''s people to laugh, or in the immortal words of G.K. Chesterton, "The angels can fly because they take themselves lightly". Zany photographs and cartoons.

A lesson in handling fear.

"A freaky accident has inflated Dr. Bubba Gumm-- and his ego! Join LarryBoy and Alfred as they save the day by proving that true greatness comes from being humble"--Page 4 of cover

A lesson in sharing.

A lesson in showing compassion.

A lesson in being responsible.

Spearfishing: How to Get Started - This book is a MUST for anyone who is curious about the sport of spearfishing. It covers all of the basics by discussing safety considerations, costs, equipment, techniques and skills that are necessary to get started. It is designed specifically for the beginner and is packed full of knowledge that has been acquired through years of practice. You should not attempt this activity until you read this book. Learn from the experience of others so that your journey into spearfishing can be safe, rewarding and exciting.

John and Peg Scobell are the perfect spies. As slaves for most of their lives, they have been treated as invisible people, barely worth notice. Now, with the Civil War marching down upon them, they decide to use their "invisibility" for the Northern cause. They become spies. This thrilling tale is based on the real life of John Scobell, one of the first black spies in our nation''s intelligence service. He has no idea that his wife has become a spy in the heart of the Confederacy, and she uncovers information about Rebel submarines that could change the course of the war. But their world unravels when someone begins picking off agents, one by one. In the beginning, John saw the war as a fight for honor, glory, and freedom. Suddenly, for John and Peg, it becomes a fight just to survive. Based on the true story of John Scobell.

Sometimes there''s no time to sit and linger; you''ve got to solve your puzzle lickety-split! These entertaining but not-too-hard crosswords fill the bill, giving your brain a quick, gentle workout. And every one of these 10x10 grids contains a mini theme too, with two of the longest answers connected.

Banished from Massachusetts, Roger Williams flees into the wilderness, where he founds Rhode Island and tries to negotiate peace as tensions rise between English colonists and Native Americans. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Paul Revere''s famous midnight ride provides a much needed warning to colonists about an impending British attack. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

John Winthrop and the Puritans brave sickness and wolves as they establish the "city on a hill" in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and they also develop a democratic and religious vision for life and freedom in the New England colonies. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Up for some brain-straining solving? This compact collection of tough 10x10 crosswords is perfect for a mental challenge on the go. It''s filled with tricky clues, fun wordplay, and even a few mini themes, in which two of the longest answers are related in some way. So sharpen your pencil-and sharpen your mind!

"Thrones in the Desert" tells the story of the Book of Luke through the eyes of five fictional characters--the daughter of a Zealot, a tax collector, a slave woman, a guard in Herod''s palace, and a Pharisee. It is Part One in the Kingdom Come series, covering the first 12 chapters of the Book of Luke. The sequel, "Swords in the Desert," will follow the same characters through the second half of Luke.

"Who''s guilty in the case of the lost temper? Get the whole scoop and learn about the importance of controlling anger with this hilarious detective story with a twist."--P. [4] of cover.

Companion to the video ''LarryBoy and the Bad Apple'' It''s a wonderful day at the Cannonball Water Park---playing in the sand, basking in the sun, and sliding down the water slide ... until the Bad Apple and her slimy sidekick, Curly, decide to play dirty! After tricking Laura Carrot and Junior Asparagus into starting a mud fight, one thing leads to another and soon everyone is covered in mud! But this is no ordinary mud---it''s a sticky goo cooked up by none other than the Bad Apple herself. Can LarryBoy free Bumblyburg from this dirty disaster even when he''s covered in mud? Kids will enjoy being a part of the fun as LarryBoy discovers the power of forgiveness.

Larryboy, a heroic cucumber returns in three adventures.

Are you ready for a challenge? If you are feeling fat and have tried many of the ''traditional'' diet plans out there without success, it''s time to make a significant change. It''s time to try something very different. Get off your lazy butt and begin your journey today! If you follow the simple rules and guidelines I promise you this: You will lose a ton of weight, get your body fit and healthy and have incredible life experiences that you and your friends will remember and talk about for years. What other diet plan can promise you that? Have you been told time after time that you need to eat healthy, lose weight and exercise? But you just can''t get motivated enough to do it? Well, this 40-day plan will jumpstart your life into a new and positive direction. You will get all the exercise you need without ever going to the gym and you will eat the healthiest meals available without ever having to go food shopping. Overweight, high blood pressure, sleeping problems, snoring, bodily gas, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic headaches, etc? The Survivor Diet Challenge is the cure. No more excuses. Start your own challenge today. This book lays out the general rules and guidelines for the challenge and chronicles the 40-day program sighting several examples of how it can be done. Follow the author as he takes you on his journey and use his successes and mistakes as a guide to start your own personal quest. See if you have what it takes to survive the Survivor Diet Challenge!

"When Sheriff Bob leaves town for a few days, Larry is left to run the jail alone. Will he be able to handle it, or will he go over the top? Saddle up with Cowboy Larry and his friends while they learn about the importance of showing mercy"--P. [4] of cover.

The Mess detectives help four youngsters learn to take responsibility for "messing up."

Hoist the mainstay! Trim the sails! Paint the poop deck?!?! It''s BIG time for Bob and Larry! Universal Pictures® and Big Idea® bring everybody''s favorite talking vegetables back to the big screen worldwide in early 2008 with the release of The Pirates Who Don''t Do Anything: A VeggieTales® Movie. Elliot the Brave (Larry the Cucumber), George the Amazing (Pa Grape), and Sedgewick the Magnificient (Mr. Lunt) venture out on a high-seas adventure and find out that a hero isn''t the strongest, or the fastest, or the smartest, or even the best-looking. The hero is the one who does what he knows is right . . . no matter how hard it is.

When Petunia has the honor of naming the Champion from among the knights at the Tournament of Pies, she surprises the other vegetables by choosing an unlikely winner.

Bob and Larry try to free Laura Carrot from the two lazy couch potatoes that have taken over her room and convinced her to do nothing but watch television.

There''s only one detective duo who can solve this messy mystery, Rob and Larry! Tag along as they reveal the importance of being honest.

Junior and Laura learn lose track of Lil'' Pea while babysitting, then get a lesson in responsibility when a book transports them into the middle of a car chase that is not what it seems to be.

When the Mess Detectives Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato investigate Junior Asparagus'' poor school grades, the two detectives end up learning something as well.