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The Ties that Bind (Adventures in Odyssey)

Comic-Connellsville! The “Let’s Get Together” Festival!

Who knew that two events could trigger so much drama in Odyssey? Wooton’s announcement about a family of detectives leads to suspicion and intrigue. Whit’s challenge of some popular ideas causes a difficult tug-of-war between conviction and compromise. And the surprise arrival of a few friends and former adversaries creates the perfect blend of excitement, comedy, and important life lessons for everyone.

The Ties That Bind contains 12 all-new episodes exploring questions about God’s design for marriage and family, loyalty, redemption, commitment, and love. It’s a collection for your whole family to enjoy and talk about.

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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

From Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion 12 classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America

What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened.

Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks’ insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself.

Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform listeners… Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.

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The Adventures in Mixed Media Art: Inspiration, Techniques and Projects for Painting, Collage and More

Your artful adventure begins here!

Are you inspired by mixed-media art but don’t know how to begin to create your own? Adventures in Mixed Media Art is the ultimate guidebook for beginning your mixed-media adventure!

Starting with a few motivational readings, not only will you harness the creative energy you already have, you’ll also learn how to keep that energy flowing for years to come as you figure out what sparks your fire. Then it’s time to jump right in by creating an art journal using guided mixed-media techniques. This journal will be the ideal place to practice your hand lettering, and basic painting and collage techniques. When you’re ready, you’ll move outside the journal to create canvas paintings, collages and assemblage pieces. Along the way you’ll discover techniques for repurposing the pieces that don’t turn out exactly as planned. After you create and refine your signature style, you’ll find collaborative projects that will help you encourage others to Create Mixed Media!20 mixed-media projects from your favorite books by artists such as Dina Wakley, Mary Beth Shaw, The Journal Fodder Junkies and moreLearn techniques such as hand lettering, embossing, mark making, mixed-media portrait painting and moreUpcycle your less-than-stellar pieces into pieces you’ll be proud to display!

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This Book Was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures, and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World

At no time in human history have we been more disconnected with what lies outside our front doors. Within just a century, our relationship with our surroundings has transformed from one of exploration to one of disassociation. In This Book Was a Tree, science teacher Marcie Cuff issues a call for a new era of pioneers—not leathery, backwoods deerskin-wearing salt pork and hominy pioneers, but strong-minded, clever, crafty, mudpie-making, fort-building individuals committed to examining the natural world and deciphering nature’s perplexing puzzles.

Within each chapter, readers will discover a principle for reconnecting with the natural world around them, from learning to be still to discovering the importance of giving back. With a mix of science and hands-on crafts and activities, readers will be encouraged to brainstorm, imagine, and understand the world as inventive scientists—to touch, collect, document, sketch, decode, analyze, experiment, unravel, interpret, compare, and reflect.

 

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Rush Revere and the First Patriots: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has long wanted to make American history come to life for the children of his listeners. In Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims, he created the character of a fearless middle school history teacher named Rush Revere, who travels back in time and experiences American history as it happens, in adventures with exceptional Americans. In this second book in the series, Rush Revere is transported back to the people and events leading up to the American Revolution.

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The Adventure Begins: The Early Classics (Adventures in Odyssey Golden Audio Series No. 1)

The Adventure begins! Welcome to a small town called Odyssey—where big things happen! These 12 classic shows laid the foundation for the lively characters and heartwarming stories that are the hallmark of Adventures in Odyssey. It’s a great place for new listeners to start, and longtime fans can relive the whimsical history!

The Gold series includes bonus tracks, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes details!

Volume 1 contains the following stories (and themes): Whit’s Flop (The very first episode!) A Member of the Family 1 & 2 (We meet Whit’s family) The Life of the Party (Acceptance) Connie Comes to Town (We meet Connie Kendall) Recollections (Whit’s End) Gifts for Madge and Guy (A Christmas fable) The Day after Christmas (Loving one another year round) Promises, Promises (New Year’s resolutions) Nothing to Fear (Courage in God) The Tangled Web (Dishonesty) A Change of Hart (Salvation)

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A Call to Something More (Adventures in Odyssey)

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.

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Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans

Nationally syndicated radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh has long wanted to make American history come to life for the children of his listeners, so he created the character of a fearless middle-school history teacher named Rush Revere, who travels back in time and experiences American history as it happens, in adventures with exceptional Americans. In this book, he is transported back to the deck of the Mayflower.