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Christianity Today's 2023 Book Awards - WINNERBooks most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.Across the continents, this beautifully illustrated book of prayers reflects on God's amazing world, celebrating different countries, landscapes and traditions. From fishing villages to the African plains, farming in Peru to the snowy landscape of Greenland, blossoms in Japan and leaf kicking in eastern Europe and to the shores of the Pacific ocean, these prayers share God's love and care for his world.

Enjoy sharing the stories of the Bible with toddlers and young children with this bold and bright first Children’s Bible.An interactive first introduction to 15 Bible stories from the world’s beginning to Jesus sending his friends out to share the good news. Each story from the Old and New Testaments has a simple key message about God’s amazing plan, and Jesus’ loving message to the world. Look out for 14 memorable things to spot in the bright and engaging illustrations by Jennifer Davison. An ideal gift to celebrate a birthday or a baptism as well as for use in the family home and toddler church groups.

The Christmas story is full of toings and froings from visitors, with joyful visits from angels sharing good news and excited visits from shepherds and wise men to see the special baby Jesus.This beautifully illustrated faithful retelling of the Christmas story will spark the imaginations of young children. An ideal read aloud story, sharing with children the joy and wonder of the events of the first Christmas. Welcome to the world, Jesus!

A prayer book full of blessings for children to read and say to celebrate the lives of wild animals and God's love for them.Endearing illustrations bring life to a selection of heart-warming prayers that express the joy children find in animals, as well as their hopes and dreams for all the animals of the world. From butterflies to bears, Africa to Australia and forests to oceans, the collection includes prayers for the conservation of the animals' habitats and the care and protection for the environment.Charming illustrations from Tina Macnaughton make this an extra-appealing book of prayers.

An introduction to the Bible, its contents, and its message through the explanation of keywords to inform and expand understanding.Find out about who wrote the Bible, the books and range of writing styles, and the structure of the Bible. Discover the meaning of key terms such as testament, prophets and apostle. Provides a quick and accessible reference to the story of the Jewish people and the fulfilment of the prophecies through Jesus. The Keywords series is written and designed to support children develop good reference skills through asking questions and clearly identifying key terms, so that the information needed is quickly found on a page. Facts are presented in easy-to-read bite-size explanations with visuals. Includes contents page, index and glossary for children to access the information and definitions, expand vocabulary and engage with the topic.

An introduction to the main events in Jesus life and the ideas he taught through the explanation of keywords to inform and expand understanding.Find out about the Gospel stories, Jesus’ message and miracles and his importance to Christians. Discover the meaning of key terms such as incarnation, resurrection and salvation. Provides a quick and accessible reference to the Christians views of the Kingdom of God, forgiveness, discipleship, and faith. The Keywords series is written and designed to support children develop good reference skills through asking questions and clearly identifying key terms, so that the information needed is quickly found on a page. Facts are presented in easy-to-read bite-size explanations with visuals. Includes contents page, index and glossary for children to access the information and definitions, expand vocabulary and engage with the topic.

An activity book based on the Bible stories retold in Share a Story Bible.24 pages of simple early learning activities such as counting, colouring, I spy, sorting, shapes, and matching and includes stickers ideal for young children aged 2-4 years.This activity book provides a fun first step of engaging with stories from the Old and New Testament and getting to know the names and stories of people in the Bible.The illustrations by Jennifer Davison are bold, bright and appealing.

An activity book based on the story of the first Christmas retold in Share a Story Bible.24 pages of simple early learning activities such as counting, colouring, I spy, sorting, following lines, and matching and includes stickers ideal for young children aged 2-4 years. This activity book provides a fun first step of engaging with the story of Jesus’ birth and the visit of the shepherds. The illustrations by Jennifer Davison are bold, bright and appealing.

Plan, write, and draw your own comic strips based on Bible stories. Design your comic characters, add jokes, speech bubbles and sound effects, and personalize the scenes with your own unique flair! This action-packed activity book Includes spot the difference, search and find, and solve a hieroglyphic code. There's even a 3D image with instructions to make your own 3D glasses to spot the details. This activity book can be a stand-alone purchase but the material is based on the funny and lively The Lion Kids Bible Comic, where the Beano meets the Bible. From artists who brought us the Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep cartoon strips, having worked on Sesame Street, Transformers Beano, Dandy and Marvel cartoons.

I-Spy Christmas has eleven bright and beautiful scenes from the first Christmas story for young children to delight over and find things to spot. Children notice all kinds of interesting things in pictures: children, animals, characters doing fun things. For each scene in I-Spy Christmas, there is a panel down the side with things to spot with visual prompt and labelled. Can your little ones solve the picture puzzle and find all the objects, people, and animals to spot? Of course, they can!Young children will find everything in these bright and cheery Christmas story scenes and lots of little extras to find as well. Enjoy reading aloud the first Christmas story with young children, too! I-Spy Christmas is a keep-busy book and a faithful retelling to turn to again and again. Fun to share and also to look at alone.

This essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace. Highly practical and accessible, chapters include:

Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you’ll be working in Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers Student insights to show you different perspectives experienced by your peers

Written by experts in the field, this friendly guide will provide you with everything you need to succeed and support you along every step of the way through your studies and into industry!

This essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace. Highly practical and accessible, chapters include:

Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you’ll be working in Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers Student insights to show you different perspectives experienced by your peers

Written by experts in the field, this friendly guide will provide you with everything you need to succeed and support you along every step of the way through your studies and into industry!

The life-changing events of the first Christmas are faithfully retold in this storybook from the Friends and Heroes collection of stories from the Bible.The Nativity story shares the humble beginnings of God's promised king that is surrounded with awe and wonder: angels praising, joyful shepherds, and wise men from afar coming to worship.With Bible references, the significant details are retold verse by verse so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of the birth of God's son, Jesus.Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

The life-changing events of Easter are faithfully retold in this storybook from the Friends and Heroes collection of stories from the Bible.The Easter story vividly shows how deeply God loves everyone and through Jesus' sacrifice makes a way for all people to return to God. With Bible references, the significant details are retold verse by verse so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of Jesus' death and resurrection. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

Timeless, powerful Bible stories from the Old and New Testament are faithfully retold in this Children's Bible from the Friends and Heroes collection.Bible stories are full of truths about God's relationship with people, and how lives are changed by showing courage, faith, and hope as they trust and are guided by God. Discover the great stories of faithful followers such as Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel and Esther, and the prophets Elijah and Elisha, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the further adventures of his apostles, such as Peter and Paul. With Bible references, the significant details are retold so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of God's plans and promises fulfilled. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.

Learn. Play. Discover God's Story.The Bible Stories Activity Pad is the perfect hands-on introduction to the Bible for young children, combining creative play with faith-filled fun.Packed with a wonderfully varied mix of early-learning activities inspired by favourite Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this vibrant activity pad gives children aged 5 years and under a playful, engaging way to explore the greatest story ever told - one page at a time.What's inside:- Colouring pages featuring familiar Bible characters and scenes, including the life of Jesus and his parables- Dot-to-dot, puzzles, mazes, matching games, and simple spot-the-difference- Drawing and creative activities to spark imagination and discussion- Bold, bright illustrations that bring Bible stories to life- Simple, accessible content ideal for early learners- Tear-off sheets for easy use or for sharingWhether used at home, at Sunday school, on a long journey, or during a church service, the Bible Stories Activity Pad keeps young hands busy and young hearts engaged with scripture. It makes a brilliant gift for birthdays, baptisms, Easter, Christmas, or as a Sunday school prize.

Discover hours of fun with mazes and puzzles to solve, things to spot and find the differences, connect the dots, and details to doodle, colour and draw and so much more in these 60 pages of activities perfect for kids ages 6-8 years.Each activity is based on a Bible story from Genesis to Revelation, featuring favourite Old Testament characters including judges, kings and queens and prophets, and stories from the life of Jesus, his parables and the activities of the early church.These fun-filled, eye-catching activity books are ideal for taking on travel and holiday trips, using in church to engage children during the services, or at home to fill some non-screen time. Ideal as a Sunday school prize or as a fun way to get children into the stories from the Bible in children's church groups and spark some conversation.

Taking forward the notion of the scholar without borders, International Environments and Practices of Higher Education provides a critical review of the teaching practices in higher education in international contexts. Sticky problems and debates about inclusivity, diversity, and cultural representation in the curriculum and classroom are explored through the eyes of the academics who negotiate complex teaching landscapes either on a temporary or permanent basis. The aspiration for universal nuanced teaching practices which reflect individual and national identities, along with newly emerging global ones that represent virtual academic citizenship that cross geographical and political borders, are presented as a foundation on which to instil borderless higher education.

COVID-19 has challenged the international environ of higher education teaching, leading colleagues and institutions across the globe to think outside the box and develop innovative practices suited for turbulent times. But often, these are confined to the local or regional levels.Taking forward the notion of the scholar without borders, Global Higher Education Practices in Times of Crisis provides a critical review of the teaching practices in international higher education in the post-COVID era. Issues and debates about inclusivity, diversity, and cultural representation in the curriculum and classroom are explored through the eyes of the academics who negotiate complex teaching landscapes either on a temporary or permanent basis.The aspiration for universal nuanced teaching practices which reflect individual and national identities, along with newly emerging global ones that represent virtual academic citizenship that cross geographical and political borders, are presented as a foundation on which to instil borderless higher education.

An illustrated gift book for a young child's christening with a collection of prayers, including those based on bible verses, and pages for recording details, memories, and messages of the special occasion.The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey.Parents can add their own memories of their child's christening with spaces for photos and special blessings from the guests, as well as recording key milestones in their child's early years.This book will be treasured for a lifetime and is an ideal gift for a grandparent, godparent, family member, or guest to give to a young child.

The perfect first Bible for children, faithfully retold stories that reveal God's love and plan through Jesus Christ.Whether reading aloud together or exploring independently, young readers will discover timeless biblical narratives that reveal God's character and unbreakable relationship with humanity.What makes The Children's Storybook Bible special:> God-centred storytelling - Each story focuses on encounters between God and His people, helping children understand God's nature and redemptive plan through Jesus> Beyond narrative stories - Includes David's Psalms, Solomon's wisdom, prophetic writings, and Lamentations for richer biblical literacy> Educational features - Chronological order, maps, pronunciation guides, Bible verse references, and comprehensive glossary> Vibrant illustrations - Engaging, colourful artwork for young imaginations> Faith formation tool - Builds biblical knowledge while nurturing spiritual growth and understandingPerfect for family devotions, Sunday School, homeschooling, church gifts, and introducing children to Scripture for the first time.This beautifully illustrated children's Bible will become a treasured family keepsake, guiding young hearts toward understanding God's enduring love and the gospel message.

Are you curious about what makes the Bible the best-selling book of all time? Get to know the people of the Bible - their land, their history, their lives, their heroes and their beliefs - and find out about the exciting real-life story of the Bible.This engaging children's encyclopedia about the 66 books of the Bible is bursting with facts about the events and life in Bible times, with maps of the empires, places and journeys, and details about key people. Bold illustrations, appealing design and lively bite-size pieces of text make this an ideal first reference book about the Bible for young readers. Discover the world of the Bible and how the events and people fitted into the bigger picture of God's plan from Creation to Revelation. Explore how people of the Bible worshipped and grew in understanding of the love and justice of God, encounters with angels, the power of miracles, the significance of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.This is a handy reference book for dipping into alongside a child's devotional or when reading a Bible story with a group of children to answer their curious questions and discover the context and relevance of the events.

You: A Special Gift is a tender, uplifting picture book to treasure and share with those who bring light into your life. It's a story about the unique light we each carry - and how, when shared, it brightens the path for others.The tale follows a Little Lightbearer, who lights the way for his first group of walkers along The Path. The Path starts in a village and leads up a hillside to a hilltop, which glows in dazzling light. However, The Path has been neglected by the villagers and finding the right way to go is hard. When lost in the dark forest, the Little Lightbearer and the walkers are found by the man, who glows with light and leads them on.This reassuring story reflects life's twists and turns, but through our hope and joy, love and kindness, we shine bright for one another. Life can sometimes be confusing for children and us all, and we can doubt ourselves, but we are not alone and support can be found around us as we journey together.There's a deeper meaning, too, based on Bible wisdom about the source of the light that we shine out to others. A holy presence that is with us through life's journey, providing the light of hope and strength in the darkness to keep us being bearers of that light for others. Perfect as a gift for children or a 'thank you' gift for adults, this is a story to share with those who make life shine brighter - reminding them that they are a truly special gift and includes a nameplate to complete for your 'Lightbearer'.

You: A Special Gift is a tender, uplifting picture book to treasure and share with those who bring light into your life. It's a story about the unique light we each carry - and how, when shared, it brightens the path for others.The tale follows a Little Lightbearer, who lights the way for his first group of walkers along The Path. The Path starts in a village and leads up a hillside to a hilltop, which glows in dazzling light. However, The Path has been neglected by the villagers and finding the right way to go is hard. When lost in the dark forest, the Little Lightbearer and the walkers are found by the man, who glows with light and leads them on.This reassuring story reflects life's twists and turns, but through our hope and joy, love and kindness, we shine bright for one another. Life can sometimes be confusing for children and us all, and we can doubt ourselves, but we are not alone and support can be found around us as we journey together.There's a deeper meaning, too, based on Bible wisdom about the source of the light that we shine out to others. A holy presence that is with us through life's journey, providing the light of hope and strength in the darkness to keep us being bearers of that light for others. Perfect as a gift for children or a 'thank you' gift for adults, this is a story to share with those who make life shine brighter - reminding them that they are a truly special gift and includes a nameplate to complete for your 'Lightbearer'.

This book provides a critical review of the impact of international academics on teaching practices in higher education.

This book provides a critical review of the impact of international academics on teaching practices in higher education. As borders and boundaries become increasingly blurred and virtual citizenship starts to impact on ways of working, being able to teach seamlessly across cultures and political divides will be critical to ensuring a thriving higher education sector. This book captures the impact of academic mobility on teaching practices which have been informed by academics’ original cultures being modified to align with those of a host culture. The book comprises three thematic sections which take the reader through the various stages of the internationalisation of higher education teaching practice. It starts with how teaching identities are constructed and influenced by culture and geopolitical factors and concludes with an exploration into the emergence of the global teaching practitioner who is able to work seamlessly across borders and boundaries. The core sections include:i) the geopolitics of teaching identities, ii) a sense of belonging and the lived experience of the academic nomad and iii) academic transition, from migration to integration.Providing practical tools for improving both students’ learning experiences and academics’ classroom practices this volume will be of use to researchers, students, and practitioners from the social sciences (specially business, management, and education) as well as foreign language tutors and TEFL practitioners. Human resource professionals, recruiters, and trainers responsible for recruiting, training, and developing international higher education staff will also find this book to be of interest.