DescriptionThe Pickwick Papers, Dickens' first novel, is a glorious romp through the pre-Reform Bill England of 1827. Traveling by stage-coach, the innocent but well-intentioned Pickwick and his equally naive friends, all in search of "interesting scenes and characters, " are repeatedly saved from disaster by the resourceful and quick-witted Sam Weller.
DescriptionEnjoy the further adventures of the delightful Samuel Pickwick, bon vivant and chairman of the Pickwick Club, as he faces confinement in Fleet prison. Finally, learn how the Pickwick Club is disbanded and everything is settled, amazingly, to the satisfaction of everyone involved. Charles Dickens considered this classic novel to be his greatest work.
DescriptionMeet Mr. Samuel Pickwick, luminous presence, general chairman and member of the Pickwick Club, an organization devoted to meeting good friends, sharing good stories and spreading good cheer. Join Mr. Pickwick and his friends Mr. Snodgrass, Mr. Jingle and all the rest in Part One of their adventures, which include: the first day's journey, an old-fashioned card party, the action of Bardell against Pickwick, and Christmas.
DescriptionWe are receiving signals from above all the time. When God Winks proposes that these signals, or coincidences, can, if we pay attention, serve as reassurances that we are on the right path and signposts to our future. Like winks from a loving parent or grandparent, coincidences are messages from your Maker telling you that you are not alone and that everything will be okay. The compelling theory of why coincidences exist, and how to map them, is demonstrated by fascinating stories in history, sports, medicine, and relationships involving both everyday people and celebrities. These captivating stories, some of them familiar but now viewed in an entirely new light, will prove highly entertaining to every listener.
DescriptionStuart Little is a shy, philosophical little mouse with a big heart and a taste for adventure. In spite of his diminutive stature, barely two inches tall, Stuart sets forth into the world with some mighty big plans: to ride a Fifth Avenue bus, to win a sailboat race in Central Park, and to teach school for a day. But Stuart's greatest adventure begins when he decides to find his best friend, Margalo, a pretty little bird who once lived in a Boston fern in the Littles' house in New York City. Climbing into his tiny car, Stuart hits the open road, sure he's heading in the right direction, only to find himself in for a big surprise. Filled with warmth, wit, and wonder, Stuart Little is a timeless tale that speaks to the heroic spirit in all of us, no matter what our size.
DescriptionHow do I relate to a God who is invisible when I'm never quite sure he's there? Life has a way of toppling our presumptions as Christians. Just when we're confident we understand God, the bottom drops out. We lose a loved one. Our health fails. Or our own…
