Books published by publisher Readers Digest

A comprehensive, easy-to-use, and beautifully illustrated guide to more than 500 Biblical charactersWhat made Abraham, a peaceful man, become a warrior? Who were the women in King David’s life? When was the last king of Judah led off into captivity? Was Mary Magdalene a sinner or a woman possessed? The pages of the Bible are filled with stories of fascinating men and women: saints and sinners, the faithful and the foolish, lovers and liars, giants and generals, priests and prophets, the brave and the cowardly, heathens and healers, the pious and the pitiful. Originally published in 1994, Who’s Who in the Bible offers in-depth portraits of more than 500 biblical characters, both well-known and more obscure, including: Jacob, scheming to win his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing David, whose adultery led to murder Saul, persecutor of Christians transformed into the tireless missionary Paul Gehazi, struck with leprosy for his greed Lydia, Paul’s first convert in Europe In addition, this beautifully illustrated, clearly written, easy-to-use reference features: Nearly 400 color illustrations, including 50 specially commissioned paintings, put faces behind the names Maps pinpoint 10 turning points of biblical history Genealogies help make sense of the people in the Bible, from the generations of Adam to the family of Herod the Great Boxes about such diverse topics as Israel’s hostile neighbors, surrogate motherhood, Jewish festivals, sources for the four Gospels, the fate of the 12 apostles, and more Origins and meanings of names clarify and give new insight into stories Pronunciation guides make reading the Bible simpler Biblical citations speed you to chapter and verse Cross references and a full Index lead you quickly to where you want to go “Everyone in the Bible,” a comprehensive 24-page list of nearly 4,000 names, identifies each person and gives the first biblical citation for each All in all, Who’s Who in the Bible is an invaluable companion to your family Bible as well as an outstanding reference book. You will turn to its attractive, fact-checked pages again and again for essential background information and spiritual enrichment.

Blending the tactics he learned from America’s elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be. Learn to think like a SEAL and lead.Want to be tough? Cool under fire? Able to sense danger before it’s too late? In The Way of the SEAL, retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Along the way, you’ll reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. A practical guide for businesspeople (or indeed anyone) who need to know the secrets to success, the book will teach you how to: • Lead from the front, so that others want to work for you • Practice front sight focus, the radical ability to focus on one thing until victory is achieved • Think offense, all the time, to eradicate fear and indecisiveness • Smash the box and be an unconventional thinker so you are never thrown off-guard by chaotic conditions • Access your intuition so you can make “hard right” decisions • Achieve twenty times more than you think you can Blending the tactics he learned from America’s elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions. Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be. Learn to think like a SEAL and take charge of your destiny at work, at home, and at life.

A loud-volume tiger has a big problem€”he doesn't know when to use his inside voice! Preschool children and parents will relate to this story about a tiger needs to learn when it is okay to be loud through a series of everyday situations. Little Tiger isn€™t bad€”he€™s just not so good at understanding when to be loud and when to be quiet! Throughout a variety of real-life situations, including a sharing circle, music class, and dinner in a restaurant, Tiger eventually realizes that both loud and quiet time have their places. Featuring pull-tabs, touch-and-feel elements, fun flaps, and more, this story will have kids giggling€”and recognizing themselves€”on every spread.