Books with author Brandon Smith

A man of the Old West confronts a new world: “A powerful novel, fully felt and beautifully written” (T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times–bestselling author of The Last Good Guy). A Western Writers of America 2019 Spur Award Winner This novel from an author Dennis Lehane calls “a writer to watch, a comet on the horizon” tells the story of Nate Cooper, an old-school cowboy released from a Montana prison in 1910, having served nearly thirty years on a wrongful murder conviction. He can see the world has changed—horses giving way to motorcars, his old nemesis running for governor, his girl marrying his best friend—but Nate’s moral compass is still unwavering. He does all the wrong things for all the right reasons. So when he returns to his town to find the Blackfoot Indians—the people he went to prison trying to defend—are still being cheated out of their territory by ranchers, Nate can’t just stand by. With grit, determination, a quick trigger finger, and the help of the woman he used to love, he sets out to settle the score and force some justice into the changing world. Before long, though, he’ll discover that justice doesn’t come cheap. “The Return of Kid Cooper can claim a secure place in the canon of literature of the American West. Brad Smith’s tale of old-fashioned courage and western justice is reminiscent, in its high drama, wit, and splendid idiosyncrasy, of Lonesome Dove. I was reminded also of Annie Proulx’s laconic Wyoming stories, and that most iconic of Western loners, Shane.” —John Hough Jr., author of Little Bighorn “A compelling, action-packed romp through politics, romance, morality and history.” —Toronto Star

It has been 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther's Theses called for reform of the church and served as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Its impact is still felt today.To God Alone: 5 Core Beliefs of the Reformation is a 6-session study for students that relives the work of Luther and other Reformers who challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church. More specifically, this study will examine the five core truths that came out of the Reformation, now referred to as the solas. Group members will explore these essential convictions of the faith and emerge more immersed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The solas include: Sola Scriptura (By Scripture alone) Sola gratia (By grace alone) Sola fide (Through faith alone) Solus Christus (Through Christ alone) Soli Deo gloria (Glory to God alone) How is the Reformation still relevant today? As political pressure mounts, morality drifts with today's culture, and evangelicalism becomes more and more refined in a post-Christian world, it's even more important to hold the convictions of the great Reformation closer than ever. In short, the solas point us to community as well as identity. As you'll see in this study, they're more than just a bunch of cold Latin terms that academics throw around in church history books. The five solas, like the Reformation itself, are intensely practical. They were the DNA of the Reformation and are still the DNA of the church today. They are grounded in real life, everyday following of Jesus. They're the most important, basic truths you can ever believe. We stand on the shoulders of Christians in the past, and knowing where we came from will help us keep moving forward. Member Workbook includes a small-group experience for 6 small-group sessions, individual study opportunities for each day of the week, applicable Scripture, "How To Use This Study," and a group discussion guide. Features:6 small-group sessions that include an introductory session and application of the 5 solasIndividual study opportunities for continued growth6-session workbook with group and personal component Benefits:Gives students a better understanding of The Reformation's impact on today's worldReveals the weighty importance of the inspired Word of GodHelps students grasp the importance of grace and its role in the life of a discipleContributes to a believer's understanding of biblical and historical depth of faithStudents will conclude the group understanding how Christ alone provides all life's answersShows students how to live life for the glory of God and how this is our biblical mandate About the author: Brandon D. Smith works with the Christian Standard Bible and teaches theology at various schools. He's also the author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians and They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament, and co-hosts the Word Matters podcast. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, an MA in Systematic & Historical Theology from Criswell College, and is pursuing a PhD in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He lives near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Christa, and their two daughters.

**WESTERN WRITERS OF AMERICA 2019 SPUR AWARDS WINNER!** "[A] first-rate novel."—True West magazine "Smith has written tight, fast-paced novels his entire career…and reading one is like riding a thoroughbred."--The Chronicle Herald In the style of Cormac McCarthy, a gritty tale of justice and revenge in the Wild West. The year is 1910. Nate Cooper is an old-school cowboy. He sees the change brought by the turn of the century—horses giving way to motorcars, his girlfriend marrying his best friend, and his nemesis running for governor—and reckons none of it to be good. The west is being tamed, and with progress, some things are lost. But people? They tend to stay the same. Even after spending nearly thirty years in a Montana prison for a wrongful murder conviction, Nate's moral compass is true and unwavering: he does all the wrong things for all the right reasons. So when he returns to his Northern Montana ranching town to find the Blackfoot Indians—the people he went to prison trying to defend—are still being cheated out of their territory by ranchers, Nate can’t rest on his laurels. With grit, determination, a quick trigger finger, and the help of the woman he used to love, Nate sets out to settle the score and force some justice in into the changing world. Before long, though, he’ll discover that justice doesn’t come cheap.

**WESTERN WRITERS OF AMERICA 2019 SPUR AWARDS WINNER!** "[A] first-rate novel."—True West magazine "Brad Smith has got the goods—he’s funny, poignant, evocative, and he tells a blistering tale. A writer to watch, a comet on the horizon."—Dennis Lehane, award-winning author of Mystic River"Smith has written tight, fast-paced novels his entire career…and reading one is like riding a thoroughbred."--The Chronicle Herald In the style of Cormac McCarthy, a gritty tale of justice and revenge in the Wild West. The year is 1910. Nate Cooper is an old-school cowboy. He sees the change brought by the turn of the century—horses giving way to motorcars, his girlfriend marrying his best friend, and his nemesis running for governor—and reckons none of it to be good. The west is being tamed, and with progress, some things are lost. But people? They tend to stay the same. Even after spending nearly thirty years in a Montana prison for a wrongful murder conviction, Nate's moral compass is true and unwavering: he does all the wrong things for all the right reasons. So when he returns to his Northern Montana ranching town to find the Blackfoot Indians—the people he went to prison trying to defend—are still being cheated out of their territory by ranchers, Nate can’t rest on his laurels. With grit, determination, a quick trigger finger, and the help of the woman he used to love, Nate sets out to settle the score and force some justice in into the changing world. Before long, though, he’ll discover that justice doesn’t come cheap.

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From the television series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. a spy, mystery, detective story. From the Contents: Welcoming Committee Lone Wolf An Extraordinary Discovery Interrogation Thunderbolts More Thunderbolts Agent or Double Agent? Tools of the Trade Solo Delivers the Goods First Report An Evening Chore Invitation Declined Second Report Illya in the Lions' Den Invitation Accepted Sight-Seeing Guessing Games Name-Dropping Unmasked! More Guessing Games "Kitten on the Keys" Say "UNCLE" Change in Course Ten Long Minutes The Old Man Takes Charge Candy Lulls the Lions Zeroing In Parley Makes His Point Circus Catch

Monster Safari brings an element of excitement and adventure to young readers' drawing experience. Author-illustrator Bron Smith invites young artists to join him on his sketching safari to Monster Island, an off-the-charts tropical island deep in the South Pacific. While on the expedition, Bron filled his sketch book with drawings of the zany little monsters that they encountered during the course of their trek. Young readers will be shown step-by-step how to draw each of the "Little Beasties" that his explorer team encountered on the tropical island.In order to familiarize the reader with the island, Bron painted a bird's-eye view of the island, as well as a route map that tracks the course of their explorations. Those who want to learn more about drawing monsters are given instructions on how to do pencil shading to make their monsters look more realistic. After they've mastered the shading techniques, Bron encourages the reader to try their hand at drawing their own monsters. There's back-pack full of drawing fun for young drawing explorers in Monster Safari. Look for more exciting how-to-draw books from Bron Smith soon.

Author/Illustrator/Explorer Bron Smith invites you to join him for a fantastical journey to Monster Island, an unexplored tropical island paradise in the South Seas. Bring your sketch book and join the expedition. Monster Island is said to inhabited by small crazy-looking creatures called Little Beasties. In the Monster Safari book, you'll meet the Little Beasties up close and personal. Bron will show you, step-by-step, how to draw the monsters that they discovered on their monster safari. So grab a paper and a pencil and join the fun.