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Review: 44 Animals of the Bible by Nancy Pelander Johnson

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Special thanks to Master Books for providing a sample copy of this book. Book Description: God watches when the doe gives birth to her fawn. He makes the leopard swift to hunt its prey. From the exotic ibex to the more commonly-known tortoise, these and other wonderful creatures of this book will delight children and parents during an exploration of where each animal appears in Scripture! God cares for the animals and He wants us to do the same, as they represent some of the most amazing and unique creatures that He has designed. Learn their importance and connections to…

Review: Yum Universe by Heather Crosby

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Special thanks to the publishers of YumUniverse for providing a review copy of this book. Heather Crosby has a passion for real food, gluten-free, plant-based living. While she once dined on a more traditional diet that included meat and dairy, her health lead her on a different journey. It was a journey filled with discovery and learning. She transformed her diet into one that no longer included dairy, gluten, or meat. She is now living a plant-strong life and loving it. YumUniverse takes readers along on her journey in a way that explores the whys of how this works without…

Review: The New American Herbal by Stephen Orr

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Special thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy of this book. Over the last few years, we’ve been incorporating more and more natural health practices into our lives. I’ve been studying aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs… as we try to blend modern medicine with natural health and home care. One of the things that I’ve really been missing in my home library is a solid resource for herbs, so I was happy when I was given the opportunity to review this book. The New American Herbal begins with a look into the basics of working with herbs. It covers…

Review: Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary

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Special thanks to the publishers for providing a copy of this book for review purposes. Book Description: Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Bible dictionary available. With a fresh new look and updated photographs, this new and enhanced edition is a wealth of basic study information with more than 7,000 entries plus more than 500 full-color photographs, maps, and pronunciation guides. About the Editor and Contributors: Ronald F. Youngblood is Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew Emeritus, Bethel Seminary San Diego. F.F. Bruce (1910-1990) was Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis, University of Manchester in…

Fermented Vegetables by Kirsten and Christopher Shockey

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Special thanks to the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review. I admit it. I love pickles. I’ve loved pickles since I was a toddler. My daughter picked up that passion for pickles as they quickly became one of her favorite snacks. It’s very rare that you won’t find at least one jar of pickles in our fridge. Fermented foods have been used in our family for as long as I can remember. Sauerkraut has always been a staple of football season – especially New Years Day. While I’m not personally a fan of sauerkraut, I grew…