Books in Adventures in Odyssey series

These digitally remastered collections―available for the first time on CD―include bonus tracks, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes details! A fun-filled, full-color insert includes the following: original notes of the writers, never-before-heard stories from the recording studio, and a coupon for other Adventures in Odyssey products. Cunning capers and exciting escapades are a way of life for the Odyssey kids! They're always up to something―and every adventure leads to an important lesson about living for God. Volume 8 contains the following episodes (and themes): By Any Other Name (deception) Bad Luck (superstition) 'A' Is for Attitude (positive thinking) First Love (choices in dating) Curious, Isn't It? (nosiness) Suspicious Minds (trust) Pranks for the Memories (consequences of practical jokes) Missing Person (loving the “unloveable”) Castles and Cauldrons 1 & 2 (dangers of role-playing fantasy games) The Winning Edge (competition) All's Well with Boswell (responsibility)

Things are getting back to normal here in Odyssey. Or are they? Bernard tells a story about his meeting with a reluctant angel, the goofy Wooton has to impersonate his bad-tempered brother for a business meeting, and Whit finds himself trapped in a room without doors! Getting back to normal? That's as normal as things ever get here in Odyssey. Volume 42 contains the following episodes (and themes): Living in the Gray 1 & 2 (God's unconditional love) Stubborn Streaks (Admitting you're wrong) Called On in Class (Fear) The Girl in the Sink (Being used by God) Bernard and Saul (Jealousy) Eggshells (Supporting your friends) Nothing But the Half Truth (Honesty) Split Ends (Reconciliation) Something's Got to Change (Sacrifice) No Way Out―No Way In (Love casts out fear)

Learn valuable programming skills while building your own Minecraft adventure! If you love playing Minecraft and want to learn how to code and create your own mods, this book was designed just for you. Working within the game itself, you'll learn to set up and run your own local Minecraft server, interact with the game on PC, Mac and Raspberry Pi, and develop Python programming skills that apply way beyond Minecraft. You'll learn how to use coordinates, how to change the player’s position, how to create and delete blocks and how to check when a block has been hit. The adventures aren't limited to the virtual – you'll also learn how to connect Minecraft to a BBC micro:bit so your Minecraft world can sense and control objects in the real world! The companion website gives you access to tutorial videos to make sure you understand the book, starter kits to make setup simple, completed code files, and badges to collect for your accomplishments. Written specifically for young people by professional Minecraft geeks, this fun, easy-to-follow guide helps you expand Minecraft for more exciting adventures, and put your personal stamp on the world you create. Your own Minecraft world will be unlike anyone else's on the planet, and you'll pick up programming skills that will serve you for years to come on other devices and projects. Among other things, you will: Write Minecraft programs in Python® on your Mac®, PC or Raspberry Pi® Build houses, structures, and make a 3D duplicating machine Build intelligent objects and program an alien invasion Build huge 2D and 3D structures like spheres and pyramids Build a custom game controller using a BBC micro:bit™ Plan and write a complete interactive arena game Adventures in Minecraft teaches you how to make your favourite game even better, while you learn to program by customizing your Minecraft journey.

An unprecedented wave of criminal activity has broken over the town, and its citizens are stunned. Thefts, broken windows, graffiti―who on earth is behind this outbreak of lawlessness? It's up to the crew at Whit's End to find out. But as Jack, Jason, Eugene, and the others set out to uncover the answer, they face a tremendous test of faith, friendship, and forgiveness. Will they get through this dark time to see the light of dawn? Be sure to listen to each episode in order to find out! Volume 25 contains the following stories: A Little Credit, Please Small Fires, Little Pools Angels Unaware Gathering Thunder Moving Targets Hard Losses The Return The Time Has Come Checkmate Another Chance The Last Resort The Final Conflict

Happy Birthday to Adventures in Odyssey! The audio program loved by kids and adults alike is turning 25 years old, and it’s time to celebrate with cake and party hats. This special collection includes an Adventures in Odyssey episode from every year since the program’s creation. Every adventure is packed with hilarious fun, heartfelt characters, and timeless teaching. So what are you waiting for? Blow out the candles and join us for a celebration that only Odyssey could create.Includes 36 episodes with over 14 hours of audio entertainment on 12 CDs.

The complete beginner's guide to Python, for young people who want to start today Adventures in Python is designed for 11-to 15-year olds who want to teach themselves Python programming, but don't know where to start. Even if you have no programming experience at all, this easy to follow format and clear, simple instruction will get you up and running quickly. The book walks you through nine projects that teach you the fundamentals of programming in general, and Python in particular, gradually building your skills until you have the confidence and ability to tackle your own projects. Video clips accompany each chapter to provide even more detailed explanation of important concepts, so you feel supported every step of the way. Python is one of the top programming languages worldwide, with an install base in the millions. It's a favourite language at Google, YouTube, the BBC, and Spotify, and is the primary programming language for the Raspberry Pi. As an open-source language, Python is freely downloadable, with extensive libraries readily available, making it an ideal entry into programming for the beginner. Adventures in Python helps you get started, giving you the foundation you need to follow your curiosity. Start learning Python at its most basic level Learn where to acquire Python and how to set it up Understand Python syntax and interpretation for module programming Develop the skills that apply to any programming language Python programming skills are invaluable, and developing proficiency gives you a head start in learning other languages like C++, Objective-C, and Java. When learning feels like fun, you won't ever want to stop – so get started today with Adventures in Python.

Take the time this Christmas season to connect with your kids in a meaningful way while enjoying a very special Advent in Odyssey! Prepare for Christmas with 25 Adventures in Odyssey activities, devotions, and prayers. Cut out and decorate the paper craft Odyssey town and even make your own Whit and Eugene characters! This Christmas, start a new family tradition and have fun with your friends from Adventures in Odyssey.

Wooton is at it again! This time, he’s creating a mix of stories about some of the beloved songs of the faith like “Jesus Loves Me” and “It Is Well with My Soul.” Plus, enjoy the retelling of the history of the famous Jubilee Singers of Fisk University. For more historical fun facts, visit Whitsend.org/Wooton.Wooton’s Whirled History 2 is a compilation of previously released episodes with new introductions to each episode by Wooton. Also included will be a discussion guide for parents and teachers to use as they talk through the choices made by these courageous men and women. Episodes include “Amazing Grace,” “Something Significant,” “It Is Well,” and “The Jubilee Singers,” Part 1, 2, and 3.

Life is full of surprises―some that are welcome, some that aren’t. A trip in the Imagination Station is usually fun, but three generations from the Parker family are surprised to find that it can be life-changing, too. And who doesn’t love the circus, especially when it involves solving a mystery behind sabotage and betrayal? And Connie’s life is turned upside-down by an unexpected phone call, triggering major changes for everyone around her. In laughter or tears, you can count on the gang at Whit’s End to make life’s surprises fun, exciting, touching, and rich with lessons from God.Episodes include: Life Expectancy (Parts 1-3), Your Servant Is Listening (Parts 1-2), The Friend Formula, No Chemistry Whatsoever, More Than a Feeling, Repent after Me.

Considered by fans the best years of Odyssey, volumes 17-35 are back in new collectible CD sets―perfect for new listeners to the show and families completing their Odyssey libraries! #17: On Earth as It Is in HeavenLooking for excitement the whole family will enjoy? Join the Odyssey gang as they discover the true meaning of the Lord's Prayer. Volume 17 contains the following stories (and themes): Our Father (role models) Hallowed Be Thy Name (reverence for God's name) Thy Kingdom Come (the Kingdom of heaven) Thy Will Be Done (God's Will) Our Daily Bread (God's provision) Forgive Us as We Forgive (Grace) Into Temptation (disobedience) Deliver Us from Evil (reliance on God) For Thine Is the Kingdom (God's sovereignty) The Power (Man's power vs. God's power) And the Glory (Who deserves glory?) Forever, Amen (death and eternity)

You'll never believe it―Eugene has invented a robot version of Whit! And if you think that's strange, wait until you hear about all the other odd things going on in Odyssey: Eugene and Connie are getting married? Tom is shutting down the Timothy Center so Bart Rathbone can turn it into a space camp? And―most amazing of all―Harlow Doyle actually solves a case? What in the world is going on? Find out in these wild and wacky adventures that include some of the most important lessons you'll ever learn! Volume 34 contains the following stories (and themes): Sunset Bowlawater (responsibility) Long Way Home (Contentment) Changing Rodney (trying to change others) Lyin' Tale (lying) Two Roads (salvation) No Boundaries (Rules) Bad Guy (temptation) Bethany's Flood (trusting God) Potlucks and Poetry (appreciating your parents) What Do You Think? (others' opinions) Idol minds (the second commandment) I Slap Floor (gullibility) A Matter of Manners (judging others) The Seven Deadly Dwarves (sin) Mandy's Debut (responsibility) Passages, 1 & 2 (faith)

Adventures in Odyssey has provided high-quality, character-building entertainment through audio drama for nearly thirty years. Your entire family will love the next installment as the town of Odyssey gets ready to put on a show! With over two hours of entertainment, these episodes find the folks of Odyssey learning about relationships, friendship, and compassion. Jules Kendall feels like she’s in the spotlight and has to live up to everyone’s expectations. Buck Oliver pretends to understand Eugene and Katrina’s faith. A mysterious visitor to the antique shop isn’t all he seems as he searches for a clue to a father’s final words. And a group of traveling singers put on the rootin-est, tootin-est, Wild Westiest musical extravaganza Odyssey has ever seen! Sit back and enjoy the show!