Old Growth

Freelance speechwriter Sid Rafferty signs on to help a neophyte candidate run for election as an alderman in Cumberland, once a booming coal-mining town on Vancouver Island that's now shrunk down to an out-of-the-way little village. But first another writing job makes Sid a witness to a violent death the Mounties are calling murder, then a pair of marijuana-growing brothers want to know what he's doing poking around near their grow-op.

"The conversion of a soul is the miracle of a moment; the manufacture of a saint is the task of a lifetime." The turbulent and triumphant incidents in the life of the shepherd-king David illustrate that truth most clearly. Despite his faults, great and small, David became a man who wondrously...

Unlock the fascinating psychology of human development and discover how our earliest attachments shape lifelong behavior. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective evening of lifelong learning, this warm and compassionate exploration maps the incredible journey from prenatal life to old age...

Bloomsbury presents How to Plant a Billion Trees: A Memoir of Childhood Trauma and the Healing Power of Nature by Nicole Walker read by Laurel Lefkow When Nicole Walker was molested and had an abortion at age 11, the distance between her and the world grew until she couldn’t imagine a future...

From the author of The Long Run comes another unflinchingly raw and boldly hilarious novel about an unlikely group of teens coming together to exact revenge on the person who wronged them. All’s fair in love and revenge… Phil Reyno is a “troublemaker.” With a punk aesthetic and a quick...

Living God's Word: Audio Lectures is your pathway to read the Bible as it was meant to be read: as God's Great Story. Many Christians resolve to study the Bible more fervently, but often struggle to grasp the progression of Scripture as a whole. They encounter various passages each week through...

An important book that shows that 10 is the new start of a girl's teenage years. It raises the issues our girls might not be talking about publicly, and guides their parents on how experts believe we should deal with it. At ten, we know how girls are pigeonholing themselves into what they think...

Little Owl braves the unknown in this book that's just perfect for Halloween! The bats have invited Little Owl to visit their cavern! He’s never been to that part of the forest and feels a shiver of excitement at the thought. But when Skunk reveals that he once saw something strange near the...

There isn’t a rule out there that love won’t break. For better or worse. Turning his back on his reckless lifestyle, former frat boy Clay Walsh has settled down to run an antique shop in a small Midwestern college town . . . and to pursue lofty and outdated theories on love and romance. But...

Escape the exhausting cycle of constant self-improvement and discover true emotional mastery through spiritual healing. Perfect for finding clarity on your morning commute or unwinding before sleep, this calming audio experience helps you break free from deep-rooted anxiety and the relentless...

Break destructive cycles and master self-discovery with this psychological guide to lasting personal growth. If you feel perpetually stuck in recurring arguments or workplace frustrations, it is time for a compassionate approach to mental wellness. Stop fighting your inner critic and start...

Adapted from the New York Times' acclaimed "Overlooked" column, this collection of ten true stories about dreamers and doers, from scientists to stuntwomen, celebrates larger-than-life heroes who have gone unappreciated--until now! What do a high-flying stuntwoman, a radio astronomer, a music...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third grade class! Fia Hosein loves life in Peppermint Falls, but when she notices her Trinidadian accent beginning to fade, she hits a few bumps in the road while regaining her voice. When Fia Hosein and her family moved from Trinidad & Tobago to...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third grade class! Sebastian Metzger is overjoyed when he checks out a brand-new book on octopodes from the school library, but everything goes awry when the book gets ruined. Sebastian Metzger loves learning new things, especially about animals...

The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministry - just look at the early church! Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers’ discipleship, and the book of Acts gives us a vibrant picture of God’s plan to use us to build His kingdom. In...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Olive Little thinks a crafting club would be the perfect way to connect with her classmates—but when her club plans keep falling short, can she still find a way to make a place for herself in Mrs. Z's class?   Olive Little...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third grade class! When Mrs. Z's class is looking for an animal to "adopt," Thunder Nelson knows just the critter—the baby possum she just saved. But Thunder isn't ready for what happens when a wild animal goes to school! Mrs. Z’s class is...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Synclaire Fields is proud to be the best in the class at math—until one mistake in a high-stakes situation means she's NOT the best after all. So who is she instead? Synclaire Fields is the Math Kid in Mrs. Z's class, getting...

This lyrical and heartwarming picture book follows a Nigerian girl who worries about her family's upcoming move. But she soon realizes that no matter where they go, there will always be room at their kitchen table for her community to gather around. When Zainab runs down the stairs in the...

Overcome feeling stuck and rewire your mindset using practical visualization grounded in real neuroscience. Whether navigating a tough life transition or battling repeating patterns, this calming audio guide anchors your daily routine in proven psychological habits. Stop passively consuming...