Our learning commons has been humming so much with the acquisition of E books and E readers this past while, that we have not been able to catch our breath to let you know about some of our recent additions:)
Here are a couple of NEW books from the HCS
E book shelf:
No Compromise; The True story of Keith Green by Melody Green. "He was only twenty–eight when he died in a plane crash with two of his
small children, but singer/songwriter Keith Green had already created a
legacy of music and inspiration that would outlive him. A spiritual
revolutionary, he found freedom through Jesus, not religion, and spent
his last years convincing others to refuse to accept the status quo and
instead to bring compassion and honesty back to the church. He touched
people through vibrant lyrics in songs like "Your Love Broke Through,"
"You Put This Love In My Heart," and "Asleep In The Light." Last Days
Ministries, which he and his wife Melody founded, went on to challenge
thousands of people to take to the mission fields of the world. Now, on
the 25th anniversary of his death, Melody has updated her husband's
biography with new photos, essays from current musicians who were
influenced by Keith, selections from Keith's private journal, and
stories about what it was like raising their two remaining children on
her own."
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce by John Piper . "John Piper's biography of William Wilberforce takes readers beyond
Wilberforce's battle against slavery and explores the beliefs and
motivations of this influential evangelical politician."
The Chamber of Lies; The Elijah Project series. " In book four, Chamber of Lies, Zach, Piper, and Elijah are reunited with
their parents. But when Elijah is lured into the Chamber, he must face
the Shadow Man in a battle for his soul. Only heaven can help him now."
LarryBoy versus the Volcano by Doug Peterson. "When LarryBoy and his superhero buddies are invited to Superhero Island,
they are in for a surprise of volcanic proportions. Trouble erupts when
LarryBoy discovers he's a second-class citizen, because he doesn't have
'super' powers like his buddies.
Bumblyburg's newest supervillain, Chili Pepper and his henchman Coconut,
are cooking up a plot for disaster to destroy all superheroes. Will
Larryboy help after his vacation is ruined and his friends treat him
poorly? Kids will enjoy the adventure of finding out as Larryboy tumbles
into a secret hideaway and uncovers Chili Pepper's tourist trap. But is
it too late when the volcano explodes?
Will LarryBoy save himself or will he save the day before the island is
covered in hot, molten chili? How will Larryboy learn that everyone is
important in God's eyes, even after being excluded from his friends?
The Last Martin by Johnathon Friesen. "Thirteen year-old Martin Boyle, the most fearful hypochondriac born into
a family of worriers, doesn't want to visit the family cemetery. Truth
is, none of the Boyles are thrilled about the annual trip to visit their
war dead. It shames Mr. Boyle to think of his once courageous family
line, and Mrs. Boyle is certain the greenish moss growing on the
headstones carries disease.
But after strict no-touch warnings from Mrs. Boyle (and an
anti-bacterial scrub down), Martin ventures into the private cemetery
for a grim remembrance. He's surrounded by stones that bear his name.
Martin, the Boyle family name, has been given to the firstborn male in
each Boyle household for centuries.
While his father offers a speech honoring Martins who have gone before,
Martin wanders among his ancestors. Writing on the old headstones is
hardly legible, and he scratches at birth and death dates with a stick.
His analytical mind gravitates toward the numbers, and his stomach
sinks. The pattern is clear: Martin 1770-1819. Martin 1819-1835. Martin
1835-1899. Martin 1899-1956. Martin 1956-1996.
There's always a Martin. Only one Martin.
Martin panics. Not because he was born in 1996 ---that only fits ---but
because his uncle and aunt are expecting their first child, a boy, in
three months. Tradition dictates they will name him Martin. He's seen
the graveyard. He has proof of the curse. When the next Martin is born,
he'll die. Martin's parents believe the cemetery pattern is a
coincidence, and a sign that their son needs professional help. It's a
belief that's about to get stronger because their son, with the help of a
homeless boy named Poole, is about to make his first decision of
consequence: with twelve weeks until the baby's arrival and no time to
waste, Martin chooses to live.
Little does he know that the key to his survival ---the cornerstone of
the curse ---lies embedded"
Check out more at our
HCS E library.
Blessings
Pippa and the learning commons team!
