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  • Dan's Pants: The Adventures of Dan, the Fabric Man

    Merle Good

    Hardcover (Good Books, Aug. 25, 2000)
    Dan's got more than 30 pairs of funny pants in his closet. Every day is dress-up day for Dan! Everyone loves when he shows up in town. When Dan goes out, bees follow him, dogs go wild, traffic backs up, and his customers like to (discreetly!) feel the fabric. Dan's a tall guy. And he covers those mile-high legs of his with the wildest pants you've ever seen. Every week, Dan sells bolts of fabric to fabric stores, dragging suitcases full of samples from one buyer to the next. Every season, Dan's wife Fran makes him a pair of pants from his favorite of the new bright, bold fabric he sells. Inspired by actual experiences.
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  • Lizzie's Carefree Years: The Buggy Spoke Series, Book 3

    Linda Byler

    Paperback (Good Books, July 16, 2019)
    Bestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s third book in the Buggy Spoke series for young readers.Lizzie is nine years old now and adjusting her new home in Jefferson County. There’s so much to get used to—a new school, new friends, new ways of dressing and speaking. Mostly Lizzie loves her new life, but it’s not easy getting used to so many changes at once. Perhaps the hardest part is growing up itself. Suddenly her older sister Emma expects Lizzie to “act her age,” but what does that even mean? Is it wrong to want to splash in slush puddles, play games with friends, and run through the woods? Lizzie wants to be a good girl, but it’s confusing to know when it’s ok to have fun, how she should pray, and why she still does naughty things.Mam and Dat seem to have enough money now—there’s plenty of food and the kids even get extra special Christmas gifts. Mam smiles more and Dat seems more relaxed. But when Lizzie and Emma wake up to a room full of smoke, they realize danger can strike even when things feel the most secure. Will their new community come to their aid after the fire? And why does God allow such scary things to happen?This is the third book in the Buggy Spoke series, which follows Lizzie through her tumultuous teenage years as she struggles to mesh her hot temper and willful ways with her Amish faith. These books are the prequels to Linda Byler’s bestselling Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy and are geared to a younger audience (ages 8–10). Reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, these books are delightful accounts of another way of life; each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions of Amish food, farms, and traditions. The series explores themes of respecting parents, not fitting in, sibling rivalry, recognizing your own shortcomings and gifts, and reconciling a strong personality with an abiding faith.
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  • Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook

    Dawn J Ranck, Phyllis Pellman Good

    Paperback (Good Books, Jan. 25, 2001)
    Who's hungry? EVERYONE. Who has time to cook? NO ONE. Dig out the slow cooker. Add a second and a third if you wish. Fill one with main-dish fixins and the others with go-alongs. Do it in the morning--or between work and after-school events. Come home to richly-flavored, ready-to-serve food. Slow cookers are having a comeback. With good reason. They are friends on a day of running errands. They allow easy entertaining with no last-minute preparation. And vegetarians won't find a better way to work with dried beans. Slow cookers are gentle with the food budget--less expensive ingredients flourish in their slow, moist heat. Fix-It and Forget-It offers the range of recipes slow cookers do well: Appetizers and Snacks, Soups and Stews, Main Dishes (with and without meat), Vegetables and Go-Alongs, Desserts and Beverages. Bring an element of simplicity--and quality--to your pressured life! Let your slow cooker work for you.
  • Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook: Feasting with Your Slow Cooker

    Dawn J. Ranck, Phyllis Pellman Good

    Plastic Comb (Good Books, Nov. 25, 2001)
    Bring an element of simplicity and quality to your pressure life!
  • I Love You, Sleepyhead

    Claire Freedman

    Paperback (Good Books, May 1, 2013)
    Look, little child, as the night is unfurled, the animals are going to bed all around the world. As the sun slowly fades and the soft, silver moon rises, the baby animals are snuggling down to sleep while their mommies watch over them. This enchanting lullaby, with breathtakingly real illustrations, makes the perfect bedtime storybook for sleepyheads everywhere.
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  • Lancaster County Cookbook

    Louise Stoltzfus, Jan Mast

    Paperback (Good Books, Oct. 1, 2003)
    The residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, are famous for their Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. With Dijon Herb Chicken Salad, Dream Street Scalloped Potatoes, Garden Vegetable Quiche, Apple Dumplings, Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Bash, and Shoofly Pie, this cookbook overflows with their old-time, traditional recipes. Stoltzfus is author of the very popular Favorite Recipes from Quilters. Cooks from every corner of Lancaster County and the various sections of Lancaster City submitted their favorite family recipes to be included in this timeless collection. From their kitchens comes this compilation, filled with recipes which are easy to prepare and pleasant to the palate. A collection of essays also profiles particular Lancaster County villages and several sections of Lancaster City. Sells well in regional sections of bookstores, coast to coast.Skyhorse Publishing, along our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
  • One Winter's Day

    M. Christina Butler

    Hardcover (Good Books, May 1, 2013)
    When a fierce windstorm blows away Little Hedgehog's nest, he puts on his winter clothes and sets off for Badger's warm house. On his way, Hedgehog meets his friends, all shivering in the wind and snow. One by one, Hedgehog gives away his cozy mittens, hat, and scarf. But will Little Hedgehog make it through the storm to safety without his warm clothes? A delightful story about sharing with others, with soft flocking wherever Little Hedgehog's mittens, hat and scarf appear.
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  • The Tiny Snowflake

    Arthur Ginolfi

    Hardcover (Good Books, Dec. 17, 2019)
    What is God’s special purpose for you? Swirling her way through a quiet, wintry night, Lacy the snowflake longs to discover what makes her special. All the other snowflakes around her all seem to have their special purpose, whether it’s making the snow soft or deep or slippery. But what is Lacy’s purpose? With a little help from friends along the way, she soon finds her unique place among God’s creation. Filled with bright illustrations and simple language, this beautiful and touching picture book teaches your child that everyone has their special purpose in God’s creation, including them. Parents and children alike will find enjoyment from The Tiny Snowflake.
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  • Lizzie's Carefree Years: The Buggy Spoke Series, Book 3

    Linda Byler

    eBook (Good Books, July 16, 2019)
    Bestselling Amish novelist Linda Byler’s third book in the Buggy Spoke series for young readersLizzie is nine years old now and adjusting her new home in Jefferson County. There’s so much to get used to—a new school, new friends, new ways of dressing and speaking. Mostly Lizzie loves her new life, but it’s not easy getting used to so many changes at once. Perhaps the hardest part is growing up itself. Suddenly her older sister Emma expects Lizzie to “act her age,” but what does that even mean? Is it wrong to want to splash in slush puddles, play games with friends, and run through the woods? Lizzie wants to be a good girl, but it’s confusing to know when it’s ok to have fun, how she should pray, and why she still does naughty things. Mam and Dat seem to have enough money now—there’s plenty of food and the kids even get extra special Christmas gifts. Mam smiles more and Dat seems more relaxed. But when Lizzie and Emma wake up to a room full of smoke, they realize danger can strike even when things feel the most secure. Will their new community come to their aid after the fire? And why does God allow such scary things to happen? This is the third book in the Buggy Spoke series, which follows Lizzie through her tumultuous teenage years as she struggles to mesh her hot temper and willful ways with her Amish faith. These books are the prequels to Linda Byler’s bestselling Lizzie Searches for Love Trilogy and are geared to a younger audience (ages 8–10). Reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, these books are delightful accounts of another way of life; each chapter is filled with vivid descriptions of Amish food, farms, and traditions. The series explores themes of respecting parents, not fitting in, sibling rivalry, recognizing your own shortcomings and gifts, and reconciling a strong personality with an abiding faith.
  • Junior Encyclopaedia of Islam

    Saniyasnain Khan

    Hardcover (Goodword Books, )
    This Junior Encyclopaedia of Islam presents the young reader with a comprehensive, clear and stimulating guide to Islam.An Introduction to IslamA-Z Fad-FinderLife of the Prophet MuhammadHow to say your prayers99 Beautiful Names of AllahNotable MuslimsPrayers from the Quran and the HadithOpen up this book and explore! You will find many different kinds of information about Islam, in fad, all the things you always wanted to know about. Its best feature is that the meaning and message of Islam are expressed in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.
  • Allah's Best Friend

    Saniyasnain Khan, Khan Saniyasnain, Achla Anand

    Paperback (Goodword Books, Sept. 3, 2001)
    The Quran is full of exciting stories, adventures, teachings and prayers, which show Allah's love for us and explain what He requires from us as believers in and sincere servants of our Creator. Quran Stories for Little Hearts series is specially designed to provide an easy way to help your children understand more about the stories of the Quran by enjoying them and learning from them in a natural way. It's a wonderful way to explain the greatest stories of the Quran to children and encourage them to explore the meaning and purpose of the word of Allah. A simple text and magnificent colour illustrations will captivate young, active minds. It will capture the interest of children both at home and in the classroom.
  • My Hajj Fun Book

    Tahera Kassamali

    Paperback (Goodword Books, March 15, 2004)
    Islamic Fun books are designed to help children learn more about Islam in a creative and interesting manner. The books contain imaginative and interesting activities and illustrations to attract the attention of young children. Parents and teachers will find such books useful in teaching today's children about Islamic beliefs and practices. The book My Hajj Fun Book, has activities on the following themes: - Rites of Hajj - The Kabah - Unity among Muslims - Sacrifice - Fighting the Shaytan Plus word searches, crosswords and puzzles. The book tries to instill a love and understanding of the significance of Hajj - the pilgrimage to Makkah.