“u amanda”

ralds of life are contained and held in this book, pearls of artful wisdom spoken through the words of a poet who shares them gladly! Enjoy and share with family and friends. Sometimes only a poem can express the complex emotions of this journey called life." Enlighten yourself read a poem everyday.... More

The United Methodist Church has been in conflict over lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender inclusion issues since 1972. That year, in response to the gay liberation and gay rights movements, working was added to the UMC Book of Discipline (the compilation of denominational policies and doctrines) charac... More

In 1998, Mandy L. Updegraff moved to Hollywood to be a missionary with the Presbyterian Church through an organization called The Hollywood Urban Project (HUP). Her memoir documents the inward struggle to see herself as God sees her in a town full of extraordinarily beautiful people. During the five... More

1985 is a tumultuous year for a physically disabled woman with arresting beauty, Amanda U. Never once does she define race. "I can't fathom why adults worry about race. I'm color-blind. As far as my physical impairments are concerned, they tend to dis-appear when I'm in the company of good people." ... More

Now in its 20th printing, this little book contains a fascinating, firsthand account of the "Trail of Tears" by a U.S. soldier who was there. With classic legends like "How the Earth was Made" and "Why the Possum's Tail is Bare."... More

The Student Study Guide is an important and unique component that is available for each of the eight books in The World in Ancient Times series. Each of the Student Study Guides is designed to be used with the student book at school or sent home for homework assignments. The activities in the Studen... More