Books with author James Edwards

The Irate PiratePetie is a young pirate-in-training until one day…when he begins to doubt that he is cut out for this life. After making a list of pros and cons, Petie realizes his moral dilemma: he cannot steal from others, yet that is exactly what his destiny tells him he must do.Author James Edward Best’s humorous, warm writing in The Irate Pirate helps young readers, ages four to ten, deal with challenges that most of us face: How do we comfortably pursue our dreams when they conflict with the expectations of others? How do we tell our loved ones, friends, peers, and those in authority about our decision and receive their responses? Never preachy, Best offers children not clear-cut answers but ways of examining problems so that they can evaluate and choose the best response for themselves.

The thing about God and His word is that He wants to know you more than you want to know Him. You are the apple of His eye and He takes the time to count the hairs on your head. He sent His angels to protect you and His Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth and understanding. The greatest thing we can realize about what God thinks about us is that He is not mad at you, but He is madly in love with you.

In the year 2519, people on Earth don’t grow old and die any longer, their bodies are frozen and they start a new life in the virtual reality of the Game. Jex is almost eighteen, working twelve-hour shifts, and dreaming of when she’ll be legally adult and begin her long-planned idyllic life in Game. When a bomber attacks a Game server complex, one of the virtual worlds of Game crashes, and eleven thousand immortal players die during emergency defrost. Death has struck Game for the first time in centuries, and Jex is questioned as a suspect in the bombing. With this on her record, Jex will never be allowed to enter the Game, but then one of the legendary founder players of Game offers her the chance to join his investigation into the bombing. Jex must help Hawk catch the true bomber to protect the worlds of Game and save her own future, but the bomber is far more dangerous than anyone realizes.

From the very beginning, religious leaders have influenced the course of American history—sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. This book examines those Christian sermons that set or changed the course of the nation.What did 18th-century preacher Jonathan Edwards really mean to convey with is "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" sermon? What Southern minister did most to encourage secession of the Southern states from the Union? And why does Martin Luther King Jr. need to be remembered for more than his "I Have a Dream" speech? This book examines the sermons that have shaped American history from the Massachusetts Bay Colony to the Obama administration. It provides extended biographical treatments of those who preached them, thereby providing readers with the historical context of the sermon, an explanation of what made these orations so effective, and an understanding of the role of religion in American history.Author O.C. Edwards Jr. supplies insightful and interesting coverage of Christian preachers and sermons that will engage anyone interested in America's religious or social history. The book addresses the religious philosophies and speeches of individuals such as William Sloan Coffin Jr., Russell Conwell, Charles Coughlin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Billy Graham, Anne Hutchinson, Martin Luther King Jr., Patricia Merchant, John Winthrop, and Jeremiah Wright.• Provides approachable information that helps any reader understand the role of religion in American history• Supplies insights from the author of the award-winning A History of Preaching hailed as a definitive work by critics• Presents accurate and scholarly yet lively and engaging coverage of important preachers and sermons throughout American history

True love needs no disguise. Kaitlyn Nichols craves a little mystery and mayhem in her life. Having a secret agent for a father should do the trick, but unfortunately Dad is no 007, and danger is nowhere on the horizon. But all that changes when Mr. Nichols brings home Blaine, a seventeen-year-old hottie who's about to enter the Witness Protection Program. Suddenly Kaitlyn's in the perilous position of protecting the cutest guy she's ever met! When Dad enrolls Blaine in her high school, it's up to Kait to detect the girls who want him...and the guys who want him dead. Meanwhile, Kait's about to discover that there's one little thing she can't protect -- her heart.

Join the Champions!Come with Mick and his friends as they explore the world of football. Every adventure is a chance to discover more about the game and the meaning of great teamwork.When injuries hit his team, Mick is forced to come out of retirement for one last game.He’s not as quick as he used to be but can Mick still be a great player?The Mick's Team series is designed to introduce children to football in a way that is accessible and engaging. Reluctant readers will be encouraged by the fun and action while other children will be inspired to take part in sports as part of an active childhood.Mick's Team teaches that everyone has something of value to offer, no matter who they are. Every fun adventure provides a gentle moral message of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.- Engaging and Accessible- Encourages Reluctant Readers- Promotes an Active Childhood- Encourages the ideas of Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Fair Play

Join the Champions!Come with Mick and his friends as they explore the world of football. Every adventure is a chance to discover more about the game and the meaning of great teamwork.A famous team are coming to town and they’re looking for challengers to take them on. Mick and his friends are ready to play. They all have different skills, but can they come together to win the game?The Mick's Team series is designed to introduce children to football in a way that is accessible and engaging. Reluctant readers will be encouraged by the fun and action while other children will be inspired to take part in sports as part of an active childhood.Mick's Team teaches that everyone has something of value to offer, no matter who they are. Every fun adventure provides a gentle moral message of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.- Engaging and accessible- Encourages reluctant readers- Promotes an active childhood- Encourages the ideas of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play

Join the Champions!Come with Mick and his friends as they explore the world of football. Every adventure is a chance to discover more about the game and the meaning of great teamwork.This bumper-value edition collects four tales from the adventures of Mick’s Team.There’ll be goals galore, trouble with the law, glory and more with Mick’s Team!The Mick's Team series is designed to introduce children to football in a way that is accessible and engaging. Reluctant readers will be encouraged by the fun and action while other children will be inspired to take part in sports as part of an active childhood.Mick's Team teaches that everyone has something of value to offer, no matter who they are. Every fun adventure provides a gentle moral message of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.- Engaging and Accessible- Encourages Reluctant Readers- Promotes an Active Childhood- Encourages the ideas of Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Fair Play

Join the Champions!This bumper-value edition collects three tales from the adventures of Mick’s Team.There’ll be goals galore, trouble with the law, glory and more with Mick’s Team!The Mick's Team series is designed to introduce children to football in a way that is accessible and engaging. Reluctant readers will be encouraged by the fun and action while other children will be inspired to take part in sports as part of an active childhood.Mick's Team teaches that everyone has something of value to offer, no matter who they are. Every fun adventure provides a gentle moral message of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.- Engaging and Accessible- Encourages Reluctant Readers- Promotes an Active Childhood- Encourages the ideas of Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Fair Play

A huge storm has started. The clouds have darkened. The wind is howling. Jason, becoming quite scared and has found himself under the protection of his mother's arm on the couch. Wrapped up in a blanket he asks if the rain and lightning will get in the house. Playfully, Jason's mom encourages him to use hos imagination to protect and save them.Now in his knight's armor, Jason begins his journey through his imagination to battle the Water Monsters.The Evil Rain King, Er'K, see Jason getting stronger and summons the Water Dragon to keep him from reaching the castle to save his mom, who has been kidnapped by Er'K.Now battling the Water Dragon, Jason must take shelter in a cave. Wandering the cave he stumbles upon a magical cape. With the cape tightly around his neck, Jason emerges from the cave to battle the Water Dragon once more. Realizing Jason has found the Cape of Legend, the dragon stops his battle with the young knight. Explains what the boy has found, who he really is and the two unlikely friends agree to help one another reach the castle to defeat Er'K.Once the they reach the castle the dragon is knocked out by a lightening bolt thrown by Er'K leaving Jason alone. Scared and feeling defeated himself, Er'K claims victory until the dragon wakes and reminds Jason that he has the Cape of Legend and to use his imagination and the cape to defeat Er'K.Twirling the cape to move the clouds away to expose the sun, Jason defeats Er'K and saves the kingdom.The Water Dragon then reveals himself, his true colour and his name, Dargon.Jason saves his mom and finding themselves tightly snuggled back on the couch and ready for bed.Until the next adventure.