Books with author Amanda Peterson

This is a fun story about finding and recognizing faith in God. It's written from a perspective that will make sense to children of all ages, with rhyming verse and colorful illustrations so that even before they can read children will begin to understand the concept of faith in God. This book is written for parents whose children are starting to ask the "hard" questions about faith and what it is. "Daddy, What Does Faith Look Like?" answers the question in a simple format that children (and adults!) can understand and relate to.

When Daniel Fox woke up one Monday morning at home in New York City, he thought it would be a day like any other. Little did he know that it was the day he would die. After a day witnessing the murder of an old man and being kidnapped from the Museum of Ancient History, Daniel Fox ends up in a waiting room, the waiting room that leads to the capital of the underworld, the great and most noble city of Arison. Gradually the world of Arison is revealed to Daniel, the classification by number and rule by the Elite Lower Lords. He seems to have a speical role to play, but why? And can he do what it takes? Join Daniel Fox on this non-stop adventure through worlds where things are not always quite as simple as they seem.

Eryn's life has always been charmed - weekends in the Hamptons, attending private school, and a killer closet. Her CEO father and now-deceased mother taught her, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." Life isn't always so sweet.Her privileged life and competitive nature can't fix everything. Unaware that her words are actually charmed, Eryn's day goes from bad to worse when her former best friend, Hannah, confronts her at a charity gala. Eryn's anger erupts with a dark spell that changes their lives forever. The universe demands retribution for every spell cast - and especially for undoing damage already done.Can she survive the cost to double back?

Sometimes the concept of God is difficult for children to comprehend: you can't see him, hear him, or touch him. This book takes children on a journey to find God in one little boy's life. Told in rhyming verse it's easy for all ages to understand and enjoy. This book is second in the series "Glimpses of God," a series dedicated to providing simple answers to complex questions of faith.

Hand-made jewelry is always in fashion. So why not start from scratch and make your own beads? This beautifully illustrated book, packed with clear step-by-step instructions, will show you how to create stylish and individual pieces—and to embellish all sorts of accessories, including belts, bags, and home décor. Using polymer clay, discover how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create eye-catching styles. Unusual shapes, sculpted effects, simulations of semi-precious stones, photo-image transfers and using glitter and organic material mean the beads you make will be unique. Create professional-looking beads in no time. • Beginners and more advanced practitioners alike will find both practical advice and inspiration. Detailed step-by-step photographs show exactly what to do to make stunning jewelry. • Incorporate a whole variety of mixed mediums to enhance the look of your beads.