Books with author Richard Stead

This tenth-anniversary edition of The Hole in Our Gospel features a new chapter and updated statistics, along with full-color photo and infographic inserts, a study guide, a concordance of scripture on poverty and justice, and personal accounts from readers whose perspectives have been changed by The Hole in Our Gospel. Is our faith only about going to church, studying the Bible, and avoiding the most serious sins? Or does God expect more? Have we embraced the whole gospel or a gospel with a hole in it?More than twenty years ago, Rich Stearns came face-to-face with that question as he sat in a mud hut in Rakai, Uganda, listening to the heartbreaking story of an orphaned child. Stearns’s journey took much more than a long flight to Africa. It took answering God’s call on his life, a call that tore him out of his corner office at one of America’s most prestigious corporations, to walk with the poorest of the poor in our world.Stearns’s compelling story demonstrates that the whole gospel was always meant to be a world-changing social revolution, a revolution that begins with each one of us.

You probably haven’t ever noticed them. But they’ve noticed you. They notice everything. That’s their job. Sitting quietly in a nondescript car outside a bank making note of the tellers’ work habits, the positions of the security guards. Lagging a few car lengths behind the Brinks truck on its daily rounds. Surreptitiously jiggling the handle of an unmarked service door at the racetrack. They’re thieves. Heisters, to be precise. They’re pros, and Parker is far and away the best of them. If you’re planning a job, you want him in. Tough, smart, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on his trade, he is the heister’s heister, the robber’s robber, the heavy’s heavy. You don’t want to cross him, and you don’t want to get in his way, because he’ll stop at nothing to get what he’s after. Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark’s eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hardboiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose-style—and adored by fans who turn each intoxicating page with increasing urgency—Stark is a master of crime writing, his books as influential as any in the genre. The University of Chicago Press has embarked on a project to return the early volumes of this series to print for a new generation of readers to discover—and become addicted to. In The Outfit, Parker goes toe-to-toe with the mob—hitting them with heist after heist after heist—and the entire underworld learns an unforgettable lesson: whatever Parker does, he does deadly. “Westlake knows precisely how to grab a reader, draw him or her into the story, and then slowly tighten his grip until escape is impossible.”—Washington Post Book World “Elmore Leonard wouldn’t write what he does if Stark hadn’t been there before. And Quentin Tarantino wouldn’t write what he does without Leonard. . . . Old master that he is, Stark does all of them one better.”—Los Angeles Times “Donald Westlake’s Parker novels are among the small number of books I read over and over. Forget all that crap you’ve been telling yourself about War and Peace and Proust—these are the books you’ll want on that desert island.”—Lawrence Block

We long for heroes and have too few. Nelson Mandela, who recently celebrated his ninety-first birthday, is the closest thing the world has to a secular saint. He liberated a country form a system of violent prejudice and helped unite oppressor and oppressed in a way that has never been done before. Now Richard Stengel, the editor of Time Magazine, has distilled countless hours of intimate conversation with Mandela into fifteen essential life lessons. For nearly three years, including the critical period when Mandela moved South Africa toward the first democratic elections in its history., Stengel collaborated with Mandela on his autobiography and traveled with him everywhere. Eating with him, watching him campaign, hearing him think out loud, Stengel came to know all the different sides of this complex man and became a cherished friend and colleague. In Mandela's Way, Stengel recounts the moments in which "the grandfather of South Africa" was tested and shares the wisdom he learned: why courage is more than the absence of fear, why we should keep our rivals close, why the answer is not always either/or but often "both," how important it is for each of us to find something away from the world that gives us pleasure and satisfaction - our own garden. Woven into these life lessons are remarkable stories - of Mandela's childhood as the protege of a tribal king, of his early days as a freedom fighter, of the twenty-seven-year imprisonment that could not break hime, and of his new and fulfilling marriage at the age of eighty. This compact book is profoundly inspiring. It capture the spirit of this extraordinary man- warrior, martyr, husband, statesman, and moral leader- and spurs us to look within ourselves, reconsider the things we take for granted, and contemplate the legacy we'll leave behind.

You probably haven’t ever noticed them. But they’ve noticed you. They notice everything. That’s their job. Sitting quietly in a nondescript car outside a bank making note of the tellers’ work habits, the positions of the security guards. Lagging a few car lengths behind the Brinks truck on its daily rounds. Surreptitiously jiggling the handle of an unmarked service door at the racetrack.They’re thieves. Heisters, to be precise. They’re pros, and Parker is far and away the best of them. If you’re planning a job, you want him in. Tough, smart, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on his trade, he is the heister’s heister, the robber’s robber, the heavy’s heavy. You don’t want to cross him, and you don’t want to get in his way, because he’ll stop at nothing to get what he’s after.Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark’s eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hardboiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose-style—and adored by fans who turn each intoxicating page with increasing urgency—Stark is a master of crime writing, his books as influential as any in the genre. The University of Chicago Press has embarked on a project to return the early volumes of this series to print for a new generation of readers to discover—and become addicted to.In The Outfit, Parker goes toe-to-toe with the mob—hitting them with heist after heist after heist—and the entire underworld learns an unforgettable lesson: whatever Parker does, he does deadly. “Westlake knows precisely how to grab a reader, draw him or her into the story, and then slowly tighten his grip until escape is impossible.”—Washington Post Book World “Elmore Leonard wouldn’t write what he does if Stark hadn’t been there before. And Quentin Tarantino wouldn’t write what he does without Leonard. . . . Old master that he is, Stark does all of them one better.”—Los Angeles Times “Donald Westlake’s Parker novels are among the small number of books I read over and over. Forget all that crap you’ve been telling yourself about War and Peace and Proust—these are the books you’ll want on that desert island.”—Lawrence Block

“TELL ME AND I FORGET. TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER. INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN.” –BENJAMIN FRANKLINMy 20 years of experience in children’s education has led me to one very important conclusion; successful teaching must be a two-way interaction between teacher and student. Simply reading off a presentation or from a book is no longer enough. Children must be captivated, engaged and inspired.That is where this book comes in. Containing 26 short and sharp chapters for every letter of the alphabet, this scientific content is simply explained in a fun and captivating manner to ensure those young minds are fully engaged and actually enjoy the reading and learning process, a crucial factor for later life success.This book is targeted to children and young adults, and can either be read or read to. In fact, i’m sure there are many adults who could learn a thing or two! This book will provide an excellent foundation of knowledge on which all other aspects of science, from chemistry and biology to physics, can be built upon.Included in this book:A fundamental science topic for every letter of the alphabet, from Atoms, Bonding and Conductivity all the way to X-rays, Y-chromosomes and the mathematical anomalies of the number Zero.Multiple pictures, graphics, charts and fun illustrations to help visualize these very important scientific concepts.A small quiz/question at the end of every chapter to keep the reader fully engaged in the content and ensure the most important aspects of every chapter are fully understood. (Answers are at the back of the book).This book will teach some of the most fundamental science topics to help the reader get ahead of their class and ace those science exams. With computer science and technology based careers becoming increasingly fruitful, those children who have a better grasp of fundamental science will see their career prospects soar.So scroll up and click the “Buy now” button to get ahead of your class and ace those science exams!Buy the paperback version of this book and get the kindle version included for FREE.

This story is not about climate change, but the weather really is important to the plot. This book does not deal solely with another great misadventure by Anthony Ant although he does tend to go astray a couple of times in the book.And, contrary to some rumors, Anthony does NOT get married in this charming tale, BUT he does meet someone never introduced in any previous Anthony story. Yes, the action occurs around and on Valentine's Day, but remember, ants (at least Anthony's family) sleep during the whole winter season. To discover what actually happens, the reader will be treated to rhyme and rhythm always present in the Anthony Ant series. The intriguing illustrations by Mary Coons are as compelling and fun as always. It's a great addition to the growing collection of the Anthony Ant series.

Everything changes when you’re thirteen! When they were in sixth grade, Calista Snipe and her best friends, Skyler McCray and Tabitha Tyler, narrowly escaped being kidnapped by Flash and Joint, two subordinates of crime boss, Wee Willie Sturgis. That horrific event is behind the children as they now prepare to enter Parkington Junior High. They soon find that the junior high school presents its own set of challenges and hurdles. Four elementary schools send students to Park Junior. The kaleidoscope of new faces, seventh and eighth grade students, is at first overwhelming. In addition to the familiar but always stress producing tasks encountered with academic assignments, Cali, Sky, and Tab must now make new friends, must take on new activities, and deal with the tantalizing and embarrassing excitement of their budding sexuality. The three friends are soon involved with eighth grader Talia Murphy, who helps a classmate expand her junior high drug trade; with Bill Baxter, who has an exceptional athletic talent and a keen interest in romance with almost every girl he meets; with Melanie Kent, a girl blessed both with physical precociousness and extremely affluent parents; with Leantos and Lee Ann Mosley, eighth grade twins who also happen to become Cali’s, Tab’s, and Sky’s first African-American friends; and with Pablo Cruz, who is using amphetamines to enhance his athletic skills and is involved with older youths who often attempt to manipulate younger students into providing sexual benefits. In the meantime, the children’s past nemeses, senior high student, Carl Huff, and Wee Willie Sturgis continue to practice their illegal dealings. Is it possible that the criminal behavior of Huff and Sturgis will once more impact the lives of Calista, Tabitha, and Skyler?

With Marlborough to Malplaquet - A Story of the Reign of Queen Anne is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Richard Stead is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Richard Stead then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

An excellent introduction to the history of Switzerland and the Swiss people. Richly illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience. Formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.Contents include:THE LAKE DWELLERS.THE HELVETIANS.HELVETIA UNDER THE ROMANS.THE ANCESTORS OF THE SWISS NATION.THE CAROLINGIANS—CHARLEMAGNE.THE KINGDOM OF BURGUNDY; THE DUCHY OF SWABIA; AND THE GERMAN EMPIRE.BURGUNDY AND SWABIA UNDER THE GERMAN EMPERORS.THE REIGN OF THE HOUSE OF ZAERINGEN.THE HOUSES OF KYBURG, SAVOY, AND HABSBURG.THE CONFEDERATION, OR EIDGENOSSENSCHAFT.THE BATTLE OF MORGARTEN.THE LEAGUE OF THE EIGHT STATES.ZURICH AN EXAMPLE OF A SWISS TOWN IN THE MIDDLE AGES.BERN CRUSHES THE NOBILITY: GREAT VICTORY OF LAUPEN, 1339.THE BATTLES OF SEMPACH, 1386, AND NAEFELS, 1388.HOW SWITZERLAND CAME TO HAVE SUBJECT LANDS.WAR BETWEEN ZURICH AND SCHWYZ.BURGUNDIAN WARS.MEETING AT STANZ, 1481, &C.THE LEAGUE OF THE THIRTEEN CANTONS COMPLETED.THE GREAT COUNCILS; THE LANDSGEMEINDE AND TAGSATZUNG, OR DIET; LITERATURE IN THE HEROIC AGE.THE REFORMATION IN GERMAN SWITZERLAND.THE REFORMATION IN WEST SWITZERLAND.GENEVA AND CALVIN.THE CATHOLIC REACTION.THE ARISTOCRATIC PERIOD.POLITICAL MATTERS IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.SWITZERLAND AND THE RENAISSANCE. INFLUENCE OF VOLTAIRE AND ROUSSEAU.THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND SWITZERLAND.THE "ONE AND UNDIVIDED HELVETIC REPUBLIC."THE MEDIATION ACT AND NAPOLEON.SWITZERLAND UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF 1815-48.UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF 1848.INDUSTRY, COMMERCE, RAILWAYS, EDUCATION THE "RIGHT OF ASYLUM."