Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment
By: Brian Godawa
3.89
Format: 424 pages, Paperback
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1. Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
By: Timothy Zahn
4.18
Format: 439 pages, Mass Market Paperback
The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord—Grand Admiral Thrawn—has taken command of the … read more
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"Yes, they’d lost. But it was just a battle, not the war."-Timothy Zahn, Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
"I rule the Empire now. Not some long-dead Emperor; certainly not you. the only treason is defiance of my orders."-Timothy Zahn, Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
"One of the first rules the Emperor had drummed into her [Mara Jade] so long ago was to blend in as best she could with her surroundings"-Timothy Zahn, Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
"The maitrakh met her gaze steadily, her alien face unreadable. 'Are you offering me your help?' Leia asked. 'There is honor in you, Lady Vader,' the maitrakh said, her voice quiet. 'For the life and …"-Timothy Zahn, Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
2. Questions to All Your Answers: The Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith
By: Roger E. Olson
3.93
Format: 192 pages, Hardcover
'Jesus is the answer.' 'God has a perfect plan for your life.' 'All sins are equal.' Sayings like t… read more
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3. The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog
By: James W. Sire
3.84
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
When The Universe Next Door was first introduced nearly thirty years ago, it set the standard for a… read more
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4. The Consolation of Philosophy
By: Boethius , None
4.27
Format: 24 pages, Paperback
Boethius was an eminent public figure under the Gothic emperor Theodoric, and an exceptional Greek … read more
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5. Real Relationships: From Bad to Better and Good to Great
By: Leslie Parrott , Les Parrott III
3.48
Format: 93 pages, Paperback
In this updated edition of their bestselling book, Relationships, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott dig b… read more
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6. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
By: Andrew Peterson
4.33
Format: 290 pages, Paperback
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and the… read more
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"Even if hope is just a low ember at night, in the morning you can still start a fire."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"Esben Igiby was seeping into Janner’s thoughts, and there was no way to seal the leak."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"But other than the cruel fangs and the constant threat of death and torture, there wasn't much to fear in Skree."-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
"There's just something about the way he sings. It makes me think of when it snows outside, and the fire is warm, and Podo is telling us a story while you're cooking, and there's no place I'd rather b…"-Andrew Peterson, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga, #1)
7. Knowing the Bible 101: A Guide to God's Word in Plain Language (Christianity 101®)
By: Bruce Bickel , Stan Jantz
3.67
Format: 364 pages,
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8. Utopia
By: Paul Turner , Thomas More
3.55
Format: 113 pages, Paperback
In his most famous and controversial book, Utopia, Thomas More imagines a perfect island nation whe… read more
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"The change of the word does not alter the matter"-Paul Turner, Utopia
"Isn't this conception of absolute justice absolutely unjust?"-Paul Turner, Utopia
"Dünyada kaygısız, rahat yürekle, sevinçle yaşamaktan daha büyük zenginlik olabilir mi?"-Paul Turner, Utopia
"Anyone who campaigns for public office becomes disqualified for holding any office at all."-Paul Turner, Utopia
9. An Experiment in Criticism
By: C.S. Lewis
3.94
Format: 456 pages, Paperback
Why do we read literature and how do we judge it? C.S. Lewis's classic analysis springs from the co… read more
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10. Introducing Christian Doctrine
By: Millard J. Erickson , None
3.79
Format: 249 pages, Hardcover
"Introducing Christian Doctrine" is an abridged, less technical version of Millard J. Erickson's cl… read more
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11. The Unseen Realm
By: Michael S. Heiser
3.00
Format: None pages, Hardcover
In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how i… read more
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12. Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity
By: Phillip E. Johnson , Nancy R. Pearcey
3.68
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
Is God a public figure? Does Christianity have a legitimate role to play in the public realm of pol… read more
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13. The Screwtape Letters
By: C.S. Lewis
4.27
Format: 222 pages, Kindle Edition
A Masterpiece of Satire on Hell’s Latest Novelties and Heaven’s Unanswerable Answer C.S. Lewis’s T… read more
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"It is always the novice who exaggerates."-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters
"I do not expect old heads on young shoulders."-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters
"For the Present is the point at which time touches eternity."-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters
"Music. A meaningless acceleration in the rhythm of celestial experience."-C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters
14. Keep Moving: And Other Truths About Living Well Longer
By: Dick Van Dyke
3.79
Format: 223 pages,
Beloved Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his 90th birthday in December 2015. He's an est… read more
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15. A Survey of the New Testament
By: Robert H. Gundry
4.01
Format: 532 pages, Hardcover
The 4th edition of this widely used guide to reading and interpreting the New Testament This revise… read more
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16. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
By: Dane C. Ortlund
4.52
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Christians know that God loves them, but often think that he is perpetually disappointed and frustr… read more
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"Looking inside ourselves, we can anticipate only harshness from heaven. Looking out to Christ, we can anticipate only gentleness."-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
"The fall also entrenched in our minds dark thoughts of God, thoughts that are only dug out over multiple exposures to the gospel over many years. Perhaps Satan’s greatest victory in your life today i…"-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
"John's point in 13:1 is that in going to the cross, Jesus did not retain something for himself, the way we tend to do when we seek to love others sacrificially. He does not love like us. We love unti…"-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
"It is one thing, as a child, to be told your father loves you. You believe him. You take him at his word. But it is another thing, unutterably more real, to be swept up in his embrace, to feel the wa…"-Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
17. A Grief Observed
By: C.S. Lewis
4.22
Format: 76 pages, Paperback
Written with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published in 1961 … read more
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"Time itself is one more name for death."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
"The death of a beloved is an amputation."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
"I need Christ, not something that resembles Him."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."-C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed
18. Once Upon a Wardrobe
By: Patti Callahan Henry
4.35
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
College student Megs Devonshire sets out to fulfill her younger brother George’s last wish by uncov… read more
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"The way stories change us can't be explained,' Padraig says. 'It can only be felt. Like love."-Patti Callahan Henry, Once Upon a Wardrobe
"Because even with the dark and the light parts and the good parts and the bad parts, dinner must still be served."-Patti Callahan Henry, Once Upon a Wardrobe
"The fantastic and the imaginative aren't escapism . . . Good stories introduce the marvelous. The whole story, paradoxically, strengthens our relish for real life. This excursion sends us back with r…"-Patti Callahan Henry, Once Upon a Wardrobe
19. Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did
By: John Mark Comer
4.63
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
The author of the international bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover… read more
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20. Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
By: Jon Acuff
4.30
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativit… read more
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"Your brain is waiting for you each day. It's waiting to be told what to think. It's waiting to see what kind of soundtracks you'll choose. It's waiting to see if you really want to build a different …"-Jon Acuff, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
"This time though, I didn't listen to that. There was a new soundtrack in town that told me, "Everything's always working out for me? I didn't know how that was going to become true, but I decided to …"-Jon Acuff, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
".........Frederickson discovered a more reasonable goal. "Aim for a positivity ratio of at least 3 to 1. This means that for every heart-wrenching negative emotional experience you endure, you experi…"-Jon Acuff, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)
21. The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up
By: Brant Hansen
4.61
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about… read more
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22. Romanov
By: Nadine Brandes
3.76
Format: 337 pages, Hardcover
The history books say I died. They don’t know the half of it. Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was … read more
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"And hope never abandoned us - only we could abandon it."-Nadine Brandes, Romanov
"Papa always said that tears were the most fervent prayers, so I let them flow."-Nadine Brandes, Romanov
"But I wasn't the only one with a gaping wound inside. We would all have to carry this pain."-Nadine Brandes, Romanov
"But light could not be so swiftly overcome by darkness. Not when that light rested in a person's soul."-Nadine Brandes, Romanov
23. Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
By: Dolly Parton
4.03
Format: 380 pages, Hardcover
New York Times bestseller Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of … read more
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"My coat of many colors that my mama made for me, Made only from rags, but I wore it so proudly. Now I know we had no money, but I was rich as I could be. In my coat of many colors my mama made for me…"-Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
24. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer
By: Tyler Staton
4.60
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus's most audacious… read more
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25. The Four Loves
By: C.S. Lewis
4.17
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
A repackaged edition of the revered author's classic work that examines the four types of human lov… read more
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"All that is not eternal is eternally out of date."-C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
"To know that one is dreaming is to be no longer perfectly asleep."-C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
"El amor empieza a ser un demonio desde el momento en que comienza a ser un dios."-C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
"People who bore one another should meet seldom; people who interest one another, often."-C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
26. Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
By: Andrew Peterson
4.51
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing work, and it can’t be done alone. O… read more
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"When we manage to make something pretty, it's only because we are ourselves a flourish on a greater canvas."-Andrew Peterson, Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
"[T]he steady resonance of your work might move someone closer to the Kingdom—and compared to a human heart, planets are small potatoes."-Andrew Peterson, Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
"There's no doubt in my mind that what's shaped me and my work more than any particular talent on my part has been living out a calling in the midst of a Christ-centered community."-Andrew Peterson, Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
"Christian art, then, might be defined as a work that is, like Christ himself, full of grace and truth. Where we go wrong is when we tilt the scales away from grace, or beauty, or excellence, as if tr…"-Andrew Peterson, Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
27. Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
By: Timothy Zahn
4.17
Format: 434 pages, Kindle Edition
Alternate Cover Edition can be found here. It is a time of renewal, five years after the destruc… read more
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"If you don't want to be noticed, you don't use a Star Destroyer."-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
"Estudie arte, Capitán. Si entiende el arte de una especie, entiende a esa especie."-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
"Governments and entire planets are important, Threepio. But when you sift everything down, they're all just made of people."-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
"Fear and anger, Yoda had often warned him, were slaves to the dark side. Vaguely, Luke wondered which side curiosity served."-Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
28. Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment
By: Brian Godawa
3.89
Format: 424 pages, Paperback
In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his popular book, Brian Godawa guides you through… read more
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29. Understanding the Times: A Survey of Competing Worldviews
By: Jeff Myers
4.28
Format: 520 pages, Kindle Edition
Your view of God determines your view of the world. You hold in your hands a landmark guide to un… read more
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30. Social Psychology in Christian Perspective: Exploring the Human Condition (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books)
By: Angela M. Sabates
4.38
Format: 567 pages, Hardcover
Human social interaction is varied, complex and always changing. How we perceive each other and our… read more
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