Books published by publisher Friesenpress

Following the success of his 2016 book Razama-Snaz! The Listener’s Guide to Nazareth, Robert Lawson returns with this meticulous reviewing of every Cheap Trick album, song by song. In his book, Still Competition: The Listener’s Guide to Cheap Trick, Lawson outlines the band’s significant television appearances, live shows, and more with the attention to detail only a super fan could provide. A dedicated follower, Lawson has assembled this reference guide out of a love of music and a dedication to fellow fans, but he is not without criticism (often humourously so) when the rockers fall short of his high expectations. He shines the spotlight indiscriminately, which makes him all the more credible a witness to the band’s lengthy career. Lawson also seeks input from some of the world’s greatest Cheap Trick and classic rock fans, who share stories from epic live shows. Fellow classic rock devotees will love this manual on Cheap Trick’s highs, lows, and everything in between.

Friends, we need your help!Join Ava as she tries to help Sophie and Jayden handle some Super Duper problems.There's the fire in the cafeteria, the bully on the playground, and Sophie falling and hurting her ankle. How does a Super Duper warrior find her Supernatural answers?With your help and some help from God, we will find a way.Ready to join us on our adventure?For further information, or for additional purchasing inquiries, you may contact Cynthia at cynbur366@gmail.com...

The Grass is Greener Till You Get To The Other Side is a factual account of one couple’s experience of retiring to Belize in 2003. Over the next decade they met many unforeseen trials and challenges of living in the developing world, as well as coping with other cultural idiosyncrasies. Her memoir is an adventure and provides guidance for anyone choosing to do the same.

"When in Rome..."Rome is a city of Eternal imagination. It has an amazing culture combining new and ancient sites to visit and absorb. It is a city where meals are worth daydreaming over and unexpected adventure awaits around every cobblestone corner. Exploring the City of the Seven Hills on foot can be an exhausting experience but a magical one like no other. As the sun sets every evening on the Sacred City, it is easy to find yourself on marble steps with a scoop of gelato reflecting over what it would be like to roam the Empire's streets. Julius and Little Nero is a whimsical story about a boy on a Roman daydream. Tired from exploring the city sites, Julius stops to rest at the base of the Spanish Steps. Just as he is about to give up on his day of adventure, he comes across a golden stray cat named Little Nero. Together they pair up and and go on a thrilling Eternal City adventure. From ancient sites, crowded streets and Hilltops, this is a story about imagination and youthful energy. Rome may have not been built in a day, yet creativity, bravery and leadership are timeless strengths that empowered the Empire everyday.

“Unhurried education, and teaching to the heart through stories, develop alifelong love of a continually unfolding process of learning and loving the world.”Teaching through Stories: Jane and Jeremy Learn to Knit will encourage you to take things into your own hands by giving you the tools to teach others. It’s effective and fun to teach using stories—this book tells you how!The first in a series on teaching handwork, this complete guide is written for teachers and others who want to teach this popular craft—or any subject—to children through storytelling, fostering personal connection in any educational setting.This handbook is a practical guide to creating and telling your own stories, and connecting with listeners, with examples from knitting lessons. It introduces important pedagogical foundations and offers suggestions for managing a busy handwork classroom. The last chapter shares ideas about selecting patterns and materials and over a dozen of the best patterns the author has developed. Teaching through Stories embodies an unhurried approach to education used successfully for a hundred years in Waldorf schools around the world.

In 1939 Hazard, Kentucky a rural family tries to cope with the loss of their twelve-year-old son Stephan. The Juniper Circus Line brings a sinister Ringmaster to town who threatens disaster on the Meadows family. While their father, John, is away Katie, Grace, and Danny all go missing. Their mother Sarah is driven to communicate with Stephan through riddled dreams to find her children. Stephan battles the Ringmaster in the spirit world to protect his family while the Ringmaster uses his power to hold him at bay....

“I was just thinking,” Brady began, “Queenie’s been napping. Do you think that might have something to do with Jasper having more trouble concentrating?”Jasper’s head is buzzing! His brain is stuffed with bees who fill his head with random thoughts and make it hard for him to concentrate. Queenie, his brain’s regulator, usually helps to filter the ideas in his head and keep the bees’ energy under control. But one day, Queenie decides to take a nap leaving no one in charge. Trying to be helpful, two of Queenie’s most playful bees decide to carry on without her, making Jasper’s head feel even worse! But by working together, the two bees are able to come up with a few simple strategies to help Jasper keep his thoughts organized.

Aaron loves Grandma, and while traveling around the world he calls her to say hello in the native language of the country he is visiting. At the end of his journey, Aaron ends up in Grandma's kitchen. Was he really traveling from one country to another, or was it his imagination? Let's travel with Aaron and be part of his exciting and incredible journey.

Friends, we need your help!Join Ava as she tries to help Sophie and Jayden handle some Super Duper problems.There's the fire in the cafeteria, the bully on the playground, and Sophie falling and hurting her ankle. How does a Super Duper warrior find her Supernatural answers?With your help and some help from God, we will find a way.Ready to join us on our adventure?For further information, or for additional purchasing inquiries, you may contact Cynthia at cynbur366@gmail.com

Where Eagles Come From is a fictional story but it is based on true life events of a young, African American girls’ life, in modern times. Masie is an only child who lives somewhat lonesome in southern California with her mother and father. Since her parents are professionals and often distracted with work, Masie becomes fascinated in finding a family beyond herself as an only child. Her annual summer vacations have her spending time at her Grandma’s house in the low country of South Carolina; a world away from California. Time spent here introduces Masie to clues of a family past found in a trunk kept away in the attic. These attic discoveries send Massie and her Grandma on adventures that reveal family ties to a “Freedom Seeker” born into slavery in Georgia. This “Freedom Seeker” joined the 135th United States Colored Troop after the emancipation as part of General William T. Sherman’s Army. This find results in the family coming together, after forty years of being disconnected, to learn about the contributions their relative made for his family and our nation. This is a celebration for Masie!The book highlights life experiences of a young girl growing up in the south, in modern times, and making discoveries about her family that were left to be forgotten. Discoveries that changes a young girl’s life and perspective. Additionally, the story shows how the differences in generations can find common motivations and needs that, when they work together to overcome them, can result in a very special, meaningful bond.

The racist and AntiSemitic tentacles of the Ku Klux Klan penetrate the teen community of Houston, Texas in the 1960s. Four high school friends are victims of student violence and the harsh treatment of their sinister assistant principal. Accepting the erroneous story of the attackers, he hands out suspensions to the four friends seriously damaging their high school records and potentially barring them from acceptance at better colleges. They engage in a battle to clear their names as parents and lawyers join the fight ultimately leading to the exposure of the Klan's involvement. A graduation car trip through the deep south and up the east coast exposes more racism and leads one of the boys to accept confidential recruitment into the FBI as a mole on the Tulane University campus in the fall.This is the first of a five book series following these four diverse and compelling protagonists for twenty years within the backdrop of social issues. Many segments inspired by actual events.

Come join Jenny as she takes you along on her family's exciting new journey raising a small flock of chickens in their suburban back yard. The lively and engaging story of Jenny, her chickens, and their eggs easily captivates children. While written to entertain, it is also educational, increasing understanding of where food originates, teaching science based animals facts and fostering an understanding of the responsibilities involved in caring for pets. The book includes an educational resource section with fun chicken facts for children and important information for adults to consider before starting a family backyard flock of their own....