New Releases by Elizabeth George

More than just pretty and pink, this Bible helps tween girls (ages 8-12) get the most out of their time in God’s Word and better understand what they are reading. Bestselling author and respected Bible teacher Elizabeth George shows girls how to grow and bloom in their walks with God. Based on Elizabeth’s popular book of the same name, A Girl After God’s Own Heart® Bible (in easy-to-read New Living Translation) has everything tween girls need to become lifelong students and lovers of God’s Word. Special features include: Book introductions—Elizabeth includes helpful overviews, brief lists of important lessons, quick guides showing where to find important information, and one-sentence prayers. Short biographies—these informative snapshots help readers get to know many of the women and girls in the Bible. Devotions—girls will practice planting passages of Scripture deep into their hearts. “What God Says About…”—brief summaries of the truths of Scripture show girls how to apply them to their everyday lives. “Did You Know?”—these interesting facts on people, places, and things help girls get to know the world of the Bible. “Open Your Heart”—in just a sentence or two, Elizabeth invites girls to apply a specific truth from God’s Word to their hearts and lives. Highlighted verses—many of Elizabeth’s favorite verses are highlighted and paired with one-sentence applications or prayers. This Bible makes a great gift and will help any tween girl deepen her faith and understanding of God’s Word.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George. When a police detective is taken off life support after falling into a coma, only an autopsy reveals the murderous act that precipitated her death. She''d been working on a special task force within North London''s Nigerian community, and Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the case, which has far-reaching cultural associations that have nothing to do with life as he knows it. In his pursuit of a killer determined to remain hidden, he''s assisted by Detective Sergeants Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata. They must sort through the lies and the secret lives of people whose superficial cooperation masks the damage they do to one another.

"As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful--and prolific--novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. For many writers, the biggest challenge is figuring out how to take that earliest glimmer of inspiration and shape it into a full-length novel. How do you even begin to transform a single idea to a complete book? Elizabeth George takes us behind the scenes and into each step of her writing process, revealing exactly what it takes to craft a novel. Drawing from her personal photos, early notes, character analyses, and rough drafts, George shows us every step of how she wrote her novel Careless in Red, from researching location to imagining plot to creating characters to the actual writing and revision process itself. George offers us an intimate look at the process she follows, while also providing invaluable advice for writers about what''s worked for her--and what hasn''t. Mastering the Process offers writers practical, prescriptive, and achievable tools to creating a novel, to editing a novel, and to problem solve when in the midst of a novel, from a master storyteller writing at the top of her game"--

Change Your Priorities to Change Your Life and Your Home Now in easy-to-read 18-point font! You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God''s guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a woman after His heart! Elizabeth George shares God''s Word and woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God''s priorities by... putting God first in your day, your heart, and your life improving your relationships with family and friends building a strong bond with your husband raising your children to follow Jesus and make right choices growing in your service to others As you embrace God''s plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God''s priorities as you become A Woman After God''s Own Heart®.

Encourage Her to Talk to God Prayer is one of the most important parts of a close relationship with God, but it can be hard to explain that to a child. Bestselling author Elizabeth George will help girls understand what prayer really is, how to pray effectively, and what they can pray for. Girls will learn to pray for a good attitude family and friends smart decisions a spirit of courage freedom from trouble and worry God''s plan for their future Each chapter contains relevant Scripture, fill-in-the-blanks sections designed to aid young readers in retaining the verses they just read, and a sample prayer for girls to pray. Set her on the path of a lifetime habit of surrendering to God in prayer.

What Will You Do with This Beautiful Day God Is Giving You? Each new day presents opportunities to grow your faith, manage your work and your goals, and make good use of the time God gives you. But making the right choices moment by moment isn''t easy. And the first decisions of your day can affect the next 16 hours—for better or for worse. Elizabeth George, acclaimed Bible teacher, helps you navigate the options you might encounter today so you can... get up and power up for a great day establish your priorities make the most of your time choose good, better, and best options pour yourself into the people in your life Prepare to create a more beautiful and productive life and make each day more meaningful. God''s best awaits you when you choose to live His way!

A Colorful Way to Inspire Her Faith Bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, understand what it truly means to be a girl after God''s own heart. As your daughter adds her own creative touches to these beautifully designed quotes from A Girl After God''s Own Heart using her crayons, colored pencils, or markers, she''ll also meditate on powerful Scripture verses included on each page. Each page is perforated so your daughter can tear out her creation to hang on her wall or locker, give to a friend, or share with an adult.

Yield Your Heart to the One Who Will Help You Flourish Do you long to nurture a meaningful prayer life? For all the ordinary and extraordinary situations you face each day comes a collection of 100 prayers from bestselling author Elizabeth George. Short devotions follow each prayer to help you navigate your relationships with your family, friends, and the world around you. Discover prayers that draw you close to your heavenly Father—prayers... to grow in wisdom and understanding for strength through temptation, fear, and depression that express reverence and worship for patience and contentment concerning spiritual growth and ministry Together with the accompanying mentoring moments, these prayers provide rich soil in which your spiritual roots can grow deep.

A Fun Look at God''s Special Book Kids love stories, especially ones that rhyme, and they adore colorful pictures too. Combine those kid-friendly elements with Bible truth and watch their faith grow. Help your child engage with God''s Word with this unique picture book that takes them on a journey all the way from Genesis to Revelation. Rather than seeing the Bible as a series of unrelated stories, your child will experience God''s plan from beginning to end and how it''s all connected. Clever rhyming couplets will help them remember the people, places, and events in the Bible and the stunning artwork makes it all come to life. Each spread includes a closing prayer, providing a way for your child to add personal meaning to the stories they''re reading. Introduce your child (age 8 and under) to the Bible in a totally new way that will help them understand and appreciate God''s special plan for them.

For the Special Tween Girl in Your Life Do you remember what it felt like to be a tween—those awkward, uncomfortable yet exciting years from eight-to-twelve? Bestselling author Elizabeth George does and she wants to share some thoughts to help your tween daughter (or granddaughter) not only survive, but thrive during this important time in her life. Each of these, short, easy-to-read devotions (over 100+) cover every part of a tween girl''s world, including Creating strong friendships Having healthy self-esteem Choosing to follow Jesus Making smart decisions Developing good work habits Girls will treasure this unique devotional. If you want to encourage a tween to truly become a girl after God''s own heart, this book is a great place to start!

“George’s mystery unfolds with great psychological depth, finely drawn characters and gorgeous portraits of the English countryside. . . . [George] is an essential writer of popular fiction today.” —The Washington Post The #1 New York Times bestselling author’s award-winning series returns with another stunning crime drama featuring Scotland Yard members Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers. Look out for Elizabeth George’s newest novel, The Punishment She Deserves. The unspoken secrets and buried lies of one family rise to the surface in Elizabeth George’s newest novel of crime, passion, and tragic history. As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire and deceit. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind who will have to deal with its unintended consequences—could there be a link between the young man’s leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? After various issues with her department, Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter gives her a connection to the unsolved Cambridge murder, Barbara begs Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime, knowing one mistake could mean the end of her career. Full of shocks, intensity, and suspense from the first page to the last, A Banquet of Consequences reveals both Lynley and Havers under mounting pressure to solve a case both complicated and deeply disturbing.

Make daily progress toward becoming a woman after God''s own heart with these helpful and encouraging devotions from bestselling author Elizabeth George. With "I''ve been there too" openness, she offers practical advice for... putting God first each day knowing what to do when life gets difficult fulfilling your priorities at home and at work making changes that improve your day Whether married or single, mature or young, you''ll find hope, help, and satisfaction as you embrace the exciting life of a woman after God''s own heart!

If you are a child of God, do you know one of the most important things you can do is read your Bible? That''s how you spend time with God and learn more about Him. And there are more reasons you want to get to know your Bible—it shows you how to live God''s way. The Bible can help you... know how to find good friends get along better with your parents and family make right choices instead of wrong ones learn how to use your time well grow and become a stronger Christian The Bible is God''s message especially for you. Take your first steps now to discovering just how much He loves and cares for you!

What is God’s take on the issues that are nearest to a teen girl’s heart? Issues like acceptance, loneliness, friendships, and relationships? How about getting along with your parents? Or finding your purpose and place in life? It’s amazing how relevant the Bible is—you’ll find yourself relating to the people and experiences in it. And you’ll discover promises from God that will help you through anything and everything. It all comes alive when you commit yourself to knowing the Bible. That’s what this book is all about—knowing the Bible, learning what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do. Bestselling author Elizabeth George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application. You’ll love growing closer to God...and experiencing exciting changes in your life!

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Punishment She Deserves Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series: a gripping child-in-danger story that tests Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers as never before. Barbara is at a loss: Hadiyyah, the daughter of her friend Taymullah Azhar, has been taken by her mother, and Barbara can’t really help. Azhar has no legal claim. Just when Azhar is beginning to accept his soul-crushing loss, he gets more shocking news: Hadiyyah has been kidnapped from an Italian marketplace. As both Barbara and her partner, Inspector Thomas Lynley, soon discover, the case is far more complex than a typical kidnapping, revealing secrets that could have far-reaching effects outside of the investigation. With both her job and the life of a little girl on the line, Barbara must decide what matters most and how far she’s willing to go to protect it.

Elizabeth George—speaker, teacher, and bestselling author of A Woman After God''s Own Heart®—admits to being a disorganized, goal-less woman when she was in her 20s. Over the decades, the love and patience of God and the transforming power of his Word and Spirit have taught her the life-changing principles she shares here, including how to... live each day God''s way take charge of busyness and find a balanced life be a better steward of resources "Just for Today" and "Just for This Week" sections help readers apply and solidify transforming new habits. This unique sourcebook will strike a chord with women hungering to live orderly lives that are a testimony to their faith.

Have you ever struggled with your body image or in a moment of depression asked, “Why am I ugly?” Bestselling author Elizabeth George wants you to experience the confidence of knowing that you are beautiful in God’s eyes. Many young women struggle with eating disorders or distorted body images because they believe the world’s version of ultimate beauty, perfection, or femininity. They are deciding, based on those lies, that they are too ugly, too fat, too different—too unloveable. It’s time to give your body image a makeover by using God’s truth as your mirror. Surround yourself with inspiring Bible verses and Elizabeth’s encouraging guidance to discover purpose and confidence you’ve only dreamed of having. If you want to see something really beautiful—take a look at the incredible young woman God made you to be.

Fifteen-year-old Jenn McDaniel''s life on Whidbey Island becomes more complicated and her relationships with old and new friends take strange turns, partly due to the arrival of a woman researching a strange black seal.

Every girl is a beautiful creation, uniquely equipped by God to do His work in the world. But as girls are growing, changing, and making choices about the kinds of lives they will lead, they are bombarded with conflicting messages about what it means to be a woman. The media says one thing, boys say another, and friends seem obsessed with whatever is newest and coolest. As a result, girls too often hand their decisions over to those least qualified to make them. Into the breach steps Elizabeth George, bestselling author and beloved Bible teacher. With wisdom, gentleness, and tremendous grace, she guides tween girls ages 8 to 12 through the most challenging decisions they face, teaching them to let God—not the world—define who they are. Discussing such topics as attitude, friendships, crushes, parents, school, and avoiding bad situations, Elizabeth helps girls see that the very best choice of all is a choice to live within God’s will. Perfect for individuals, small groups, and mentoring.

In A Couple After God’s Own Heart Interactive Workbook, Jim and Elizabeth George build on the content of their book, A Couple After God''s Own Heart, to create a companion guide that leads husbands and wives through a fascinating study on God’s plan for marriage. Through a unique blend of Bible study material, questions for thought, and “What Can I Do Today?” applications, couples will grow a closer and deeper union as they... learn from the successes and failures of key couples in the Bible discover the essentials to a better marriage participate in discussions designed to stimulate communication with each other set and apply goals that help husbands and wives be all God designed them to be determine how to make the best of the strengths and weaknesses in their relationship This friendly and practical study offers life lessons from a variety of well-known couples in Scripture, and will equip spouses to experience more and more of the incredible bliss only God can bring into a marriage.

Women love Elizabeth George''s contagious enthusiasm for walking closely to God and His Word—an enthusiasm that''s felt throughout this new collection of devotionals. It''s when we draw near to the Lord that we find the strength, peace, and confidence we need for both the everyday moments and bigger challenges of life. These devotions, while brief, are filled to overflowing with Elizabeth George''s trademark practical wisdom and encouragement, which are sure to bring direction and stability to every woman''s day. Women will find this an ideal source of inspiration for their busy lives. Every devotion highlights... a truth from God''s Word to recall throughout the hours a quick reminder of God''s promises for every need an insight for building a greater knowledge and understanding of God Each devotion is a ray of biblical sunshine and optimism, reminding women of God''s great love for them.

Elizabeth George, author of the bestseller A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart (more than 300,000 copies sold), now shows teen women how to make prayer a part of their busy lives. From her own journey through the Bible and the lives of others, Elizabeth shares the difference prayer makes in everyday life. She provides step-by-step guidance and ideas for experiencing an exciting prayer life, highlighting how to— make prayer a reality establish a regular time for talking with God pray from the heart for daily needs improve relationships through prayer Teen girls will grow to know God in a very real way as they develop an active, personal, and meaningful prayer life! Great for Sunday school, youth group studies, and individual reading. Rerelease of A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer

Seeing . . . to perceive with the eyes and understand with the heart. What do you see? There are not very many influences in life that impact us more than our sight, but God has declared that if our faith rests upon the visual, it isn''t faith at all. We children of God endeavor to look beyond to what is seen in the spirit realm as well. What is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal. In this Bible study on seeing, you''ll explore sight from a variety of vantage points, both physical and spiritual. You will gain illumination regarding God''s view of sight so that by His grace you can follow His invitation: "Don''t be unseeing, but be seeing... receive your sight!", having eyes to see.

A 100,000+ copies bestseller from Elizabeth George is made even better with a new cover and the addition of a study guide! The question every believer asks—whether new in Christ or a seasoned veteran—is, How can I be more effective in my prayer life? When it comes to talking to God about people and life-issues, there''s always room for growth. Which is why The Heart of a Woman Who Prays is such a significant resource for Christian women at all stages of faith. With Scripture, ideas, and practical advice, Elizabeth provides the inspiration, motivation, and step-by-step guidance to help a woman utilize prayer to... stabilize her emotions and perspective when life is unstable apply God''s promises to her problems talk to God about family and friends discover and carry out God''s plan for her life count on God''s provision through hard times Includes a study guide helpful for both individuals and groups.

Drawing from her bestselling books (more than 6.5 million copies sold) and popular "Woman After God''s Own Heart" radio spots and podcasts, Elizabeth George shares positive and energizing devotions for moms. Moms with children of all ages will delight in Elizabeth''s personal experience and understanding of Scripture as they... refuel with the power of God''s Word tap into Scripture''s wisdom for parenting get a better picture of God''s purposes for moms trust Him with their child''s safety and future make big and little moments count for their families find hope and courage in God''s promises These upbeat and to-the-point offerings give moms daily direction and confidence for the amazing privilege of loving and raising children.

Elizabeth George, popular speaker and bestselling author of A Woman After God''s Own Heart and A Young Woman After God''s Own Heart, provides an engaging and inspirational resource for every mom who wants to lead her daughter to a godly life by example, encouragement, study, and prayer. With her biblical insight and child-raising experience, Elizabeth guides a mother''s development of her daughter''s spiritual life of faithfulness, obedience, and joy lived daily. Alongside these faith-life foundations, Elizabeth provides: Small things that make a big difference—simple ways to implement life lessons Purpose and priorities—what daughters need to know about what matters most Study questions for each chapter—discussion material for moms and daughters Women will find fresh ways to connect with their daughters as they glean from Bible verses and topical explorations and prepare their girl''s heart and mind to become a woman after God''s own heart.

To this day, the low, thin wail of an infant can be heard in Keldale''s lush green valleys. Three hundred years ago, as legend goes, the frightened Yorkshire villagers smothered a crying babe in Keldale Abbey, where they''d hidden to escape the ravages of Cromwell''s raiders. Now into Keldale''s pastoral web of old houses and older secrets comes Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton. Along with the redoubtable Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, Lynley has been sent to solve a savage murder that has stunned the peaceful countryside. For fat, unlovely Roberta Teys has been found in her best dress, an axe in her lap, seated in the old stone barn beside her father''s headless corpse. Her first and last words were "I did it. And I''m not sorry." Yet as Lynley and Havers wind their way through Keldale''s dark labyrinth of secret scandals and appalling crimes, they uncover a shattering series of revelations that will reverberate through this tranquil English valley—and in their own lives as well.

Demand continues strong for the Growth & Study guides released with each of Elizabeth George’s bestselling books. With over 400,000 varied guides sold, it is evident women love using these resources for both personal and group study. In A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus Growth & Study Guide, fascinating, up-close study lessons of Jesus in action will help women discover the kind of character that enables them to reflect the heart of Jesus in their lives. What can we learn from Jesus’ attitudes and interactions? That’s the question Elizabeth George explores here, using her trademark practice of careful and diligent Bible study that leads to a clear understanding of truths that nourish hearts and change lives.

After a woman is found dead in an isolated cemetery, Inspector Thomas Lynley and his former partner, Barbara Havers, find that the roots of the crime trace to a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations.