Books published by publisher Lucid Books

Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people--especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question: Is he a political puppet or is he God's ordained king and warrior?

The Family Discipleship Bible: Old Testament will help families like yours disciple their children—whether you are a single parent, blended family, new believer, or a mature, two-parent family. This book incorporates 34 thoughtfully-written, wonderfully-illustrated stories, with each story weaving in questions and answers that teach key truths from the Bible. Each section can be used alongside the other sections or by itself. 3 Bible Sound Offs (Catechisms) will fill your child with sound, biblical truth. The Family Discipleship Bible also contains a collection of 50 verses turned into blessings any parent can pray over their children, along with simple Old Testament book summaries, a family dictionary, and more. Whether you have a newborn or a high school student, this book will enrich the spiritual life of your family.

These books examine a significant event or time period in African American history; every effort is made to place the topic in context, so readers will understand the connection between black history and the broad sweep of America's story.; This title in the Lucent Library of Black History series introduces students to civil rights organizer James Forman and the SNCC organization. It offers biographical details of Forman's life from birth to death including his role as a key member of the SN; Each chapter contains sidebars that highlight relevant personalities and events. Numerous photos and illustrations help illuminate and support the text. Complete documentation of all quotes and annotated bibliographies enhance the value of these books as

Lobbyists have a lot of political power, and they're often in the news. However, the role of lobbyists is not a focus of many social studies or civics classes, so students don't often get a full picture of who these people are and how they influence policies that affect Americans' daily lives. Readers are invited to learn more about lobbyists as they explore informative text on this important political topic. Full-color photographs and sidebars enhance the reading experience, and discussion questions help readers sharpen their critical-thinking skills as they closely examine different points of view about lobbyists.

How can young people know they're making the right decisions in their lives?Kids between the ages of 10 and 15 often face significant confusions, challenges, and uncertainties in their life stages. Yet, numerous books and publications focus only on high school or college ages, while few speak to the pressing questions young teens or pre-teens face every day. The purpose of this book is to give junior high kids a yearlong study to find God's specific answers to problems they face daily. Their issues may be like the topics facing high school and college kids, but they require a totally different perspective. What's more, these younger kids are most likely facing issues for the first time and are left confused and frustrated. This book will shed biblical light on issues such as: Navigating friendships Dealing with embarrassment Loneliness Parent problems Dealing with bullying Dating Peer pressure Dealing with violence Reaching New Heights gives young teens an avenue to learn what God says and how to apply God's answers to their lives.

How can young people know they're making the right decisions in their lives?Kids between the ages of 10 and 15 often face significant confusions, challenges, and uncertainties in their life stages. Yet, numerous books and publications focus only on high school or college ages, while few speak to the pressing questions young teens or pre-teens face every day. The purpose of this book is to give junior high kids a yearlong study to find God's specific answers to problems they face daily. Their issues may be like the topics facing high school and college kids, but they require a totally different perspective. What's more, these younger kids are most likely facing issues for the first time and are left confused and frustrated. This book will shed biblical light on issues such as: Navigating friendships Dealing with embarrassment Loneliness Parent problems Dealing with bullying Dating Peer pressure Dealing with violence Reaching New Heights gives young teens an avenue to learn what God says and how to apply God's answers to their lives.

How can young people know they're making the right decisions in their lives?Kids between the ages of 10 and 15 often face significant confusions, challenges, and uncertainties in their life stages. Yet, numerous books and publications focus only on high school or college ages, while few speak to the pressing questions young teens or pre-teens face every day. The purpose of this book is to give junior high kids a yearlong study to find God's specific answers to problems they face daily. Their issues may be like the topics facing high school and college kids, but they require a totally different perspective. What's more, these younger kids are most likely facing issues for the first time and are left confused and frustrated. This book will shed biblical light on issues such as: Navigating friendships Dealing with embarrassment Loneliness Parent problems Dealing with bullying Dating Peer pressure Dealing with violence Reaching New Heights gives young teens an avenue to learn what God says and how to apply God's answers to their lives.

How can young people know they're making the right decisions in their lives?Kids between the ages of 10 and 15 often face significant confusions, challenges, and uncertainties in their life stages. Yet, numerous books and publications focus only on high school or college ages, while few speak to the pressing questions young teens or pre-teens face every day. The purpose of this book is to give junior high kids a yearlong study to find God's specific answers to problems they face daily. Their issues may be like the topics facing high school and college kids, but they require a totally different perspective. What's more, these younger kids are most likely facing issues for the first time and are left confused and frustrated. This book will shed biblical light on issues such as: Navigating friendships Dealing with embarrassment Loneliness Parent problems Dealing with bullying Dating Peer pressure Dealing with violence Reaching New Heights gives young teens an avenue to learn what God says and how to apply God's answers to their lives.

This new addition to the Science behind Sports series examines the history of skateboarding as well as the physics used during the sport. The title also examines the equipment used, how the athletes should train, and other aspects of the sport.; Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and m