Bøger af Jill Smith

Filled with wit, mystery, mayhem, and imaginative capers, this compilation of stories from The Ten Penners is sure to captivate young minds. Perfect for 8-12 year olds, this book is filled with fun and adventure! Get ready to explore the world of Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers!

Charlie loves her belly button. One day it is missing. Charlie is on a mission to find it.

Rediscover the wonder and tranquility of God's Creation in Nature Unveiled, a 40-day devotional from author and former forester Jill Smith that explores the beauty and mystery of the natural world and how it points us to the Creator. Nature Unveiled: 40 Reflections on Experiencing God's Creation is a thought-provoking and spiritually enriching 40-day devotional that seamlessly blends nature with scripture. Through insightful reflections and captivating illustrations, readers will gain a deeper understanding of God's creation and their place within it. Each day's writing reminds us that the beauty of the natural world is a reflection of God's love and how we are called to be stewards of the Earth.Designed to be inspirational and spiritual, devotions are divided into three categories--plants, animals, and land--with each day offering a short reading, reflection, and questions. From families to church groups, homebodies to avid outdoorsmen, Nature Unveiled is a knowledgeable and contemplative guide for anyone seeking a deeper connection with the environment.In Nature Unveiled, Smith uses nature to teach readers how to: Build and maintain strong relationshipsTurn to God during life's battlesSurrender to God's plans for your lifeRemain faithful in times of uncertainty and changeExtend forgiveness to ourselves and othersReconnect with God in moments of restNature Unveiled invites us to connect with the natural world in a profound and meaningful way. Whether hiking in a national park, working in a community garden, or visiting a local park, we can all gain a new appreciation for the intricacies and wonders of the world He made.Praise for Nature Unveiled "Jill Smith combines her knowledge of nature as a professional forester with her love for God and His creation to produce a book that is both informative and inspirational. She invites us to see through her eyes and open our hearts to the spiritual truth God reveals through plants, animals, and land. These forty devotions will forever change the way you see the world."--Lori Hatcher, author of Refresh Your Hope, 60 Devotions for Trusting God with All Your Heart"Jill has the refreshing gift of awe and wonder! In Nature Unveiled she continually invites us to be curious about all that is right in front of us and to let it open our hearts to God and His personal love for us. Her questions help us to wonder about our world, our own hearts, and the heart of God."--Kathy Koellein, Spiritual Director of Dovehouse ministries

An anthology of amazing adventures for young readers.Take the path through a forest of imagination into mysterious journeys filled with mayhem and a kaleidoscope of magical creatures.From the authors of "Shock! Horror! Gasp!" and "Fan-Tas-Tic-Al Tales", "Mystery, Mayhem & Magic" is the new anthology written by the Ten Penners...Come and explore!

Throughout the Universe, Ancient Aliens travel the Grid, a slipstream wormhole-connected portal system. However, the descendants of the creators of the Grid have forgotten their shared heritage and some live by plundering, pillaging, and murdering.Vashla is one such space pirate. She lives on her own planet, VaLinta. Her cousins, Zorn and Rakal, are estranged. Zorn rules over his polluted mining planet called Zamba with malice, cruelty, and careless disregard for his expendable workforce. Rakal now lives on Earth after partnering Tam, a dual-gender citizen. He''s adopted a peaceful life, although always on guard to protect his human family from the threat of his cousins in space.Gardt Ness lives on Ghaur, an overpopulated planet where the Government rules every aspect of the citizens'' lives. Gardt, a trained space pilot who has returned from a failed mission, is now an outcast within his world community. As a non-citizen, he has only the right to live in the home he grew up in, tending the needs of his estranged wife, her new husband, and their family. Gardt wants to warn the people of Ghaur of the dangers in space. He fears the folly of a colonization program and is frustrated when his warnings are ignored.Orthama is a dead planet with a scientific outpost space station orbiting it. The scientists are working to develop a breeding program to repopulate the dead world once it becomes habitable. The Elders on the space station research their records of the ancient past as they continue their experiments.Zorn wants his cousin, Vashla, to be his partner, but when she rejects him in favour of Gardt Ness, he retaliates. Meanwhile, the reunion of Gardt with his former captor, Vashla, sets in place a chain of events that culminates in a battle between all five worlds - Earth, VaLinta, Zamba, Ghaur and Orthama - to survive against a common foe.