Many of our religious beliefs are based on faith alone, but archaeology gives the opportunity to find evidence about what really happened in the distant past-evidence that can have a dramatic impact on what and how we believe. Join celebrated archaeologist and rabbi Richard Fruend as he takes readers through digs he has led in the Holy Land, searching for evidence about key biblical characters and events. Digging Through the Bible presents overviews...

From blue bells to armadillos and the San Antonio River Walk to Cadillac Ranch, here's the inside story about the very things that give the state its character.

A dictionary of people, places, and things mentioned in the Bible.

Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.

Identifies the most important words and names in scripture, then explains them in ways young readers can easily grasp. Features definitions for more than 750 Bible words and names, more than 500 explanatory illustrations, and Bible references for further reading.

"Learning the words to describe new things is fun with Little Cats A, B, and C! This book pairs over 100 words describing real-life people, places, and things with images based on the work of Dr. Seuss. It's perfect for introducing babies and toddlers to new vocabulary--AND to the world of Dr. Seuss!"--Back cover.

Experience the great diversity of America on a trip through each of the 50 states and the many cultures, traditions, histories, and passions that define us. Taste sweet blueberries and baked beans in New England, hear the bustle of city music and the call of market vendors in the Mid-Atlantic, and watch the sunrise over gentle ridges and silent swamps in the Southeast. Attend city parades and small-town festivals in the Midwest, join cowboys and songwriters...

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Conversation is the go-to guide for expanding your conversational fluency. Organized into 12 units, it presents realistic everyday dialogues, followed by helpful instruction on correct syntax and word usage, as well as lots of conversation-ready phrases. Each dialogue is also followed by a variety of exercises that give the opportunity to put new concepts into action and encourage you to construct your own personalized...