Stunning in presentation & full in scope The Lion Classic Bible is an evocative retelling of the Bible's great stories for children. In 12 flowing chapters Andrea Skevington brings together all the Bible's treasured tales to reveal the overarching story of God & his people. Skilfully crafting her stories with care & consideration for the biblical original yet with the energy of the story front-of-mind the result is a text with a compelling pace which is at once fresh & original for new readers but with an underlying depth & perspective that will delight those already familiar with the stories
- whatever their age. Richly coloured full-page illustrations & motifs artwork add warmth & colour throughout. Bound in a quality hardback with a glossy dust jacket this Bible is one to enjoy giving receiving reading & treasuring.
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This new children's Bible employs the successful formula of a story for each day of the year (The Children's Bible in 365 Stories has sold over 2 million copies). It is for a new generation of readers & is pitched at 7 to 9 year olds. The artwork is truly attractive & of the very highest quality modern in feel warm & bright giving fresh perspectives on the classic stories. Each story has Approx. 250 words is complemented by a matching prayer. The Bible features full Bible references on each page as well as a 'story finder' to help the reader choose a story to suit the occasion making this a complete resource & enable further exploration of the Bible as the child grows up. ...

A selection of the best of Lions Easter stories poems prayers & traditional crafts drawn from many years of highly respected publishing. This anthology follows in the footsteps of Lion Childrens Favourites & Lion Christmas Favourites. This selection offers a blend of Bible-based stories about the Easter season with appropriate prayers plus poems & stories celebrating the themes of life & love associated with Springtime. ...

A one-stop reference guide this Encyclopedia provides an engagingly illustrated introduction to the Bible for the junior student. Taking a chronological approach to the storyline of the Bible the authoritative text integrates the historical geographical & social background of the Bible along with overviews of the different types of writing found within its pages & how they relate to Christian beliefs. The clear layout incorporates illustrations maps diagrams & call-out boxes to introduce the reader to the salient points of the Bible & its influences throughout the centuries. The Encyclopedia is also the winner of the 2010 Christian Resources Together Childrens Book of the Year for Under 12s. In series with: The Jesus Encyclopedia (Lois Rock) The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity & The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions (David Self). ...

This high-quality illustrated reference book provides schools & families with accurate information & engaging glimpses of the variety of faiths that have existed & are current in the world today. Beginning with a discussion about what religion is author David Self offers 60 double page articles which cover the origins beliefs & daily lives of adherents of the 6 major world faiths (Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism & Sikhism) as well as Ancient East Asian & modern religions. Combining touches of storytelling with prayers extracts from scriptures photos maps diagrams & call-out boxes the result is an engaging reference work which gives an excellent grounding in this topic which is of increasing importance in todays multicultural society. ...

With an easy-to-read text from a much-loved reteller of childrens Bible stories & lots of illustrations packed full of character this treasury of Bible stories is designed to introduce young readers to the great stories that have shaped western culture. 18 stories are retold from the Old & New Testaments covering the Bibles most well-known events & best-loved people from creation to Jesus crucifixion & resurrection. Along with Barbara Vagnozzis bright illustrations which fill the pages these easy retellings are compellingly child-friendly throughout. ...

The Lion Handbook to the Bible was first published in 1973 & has been continuously in print ever since selling over 3 million copies worldwide. This fascinating guide to the book that has intrigued & inspired millions of people for thousands of years comprises an authoritative yet accessible commentary on the Bible book by book & chapter by chapter alongside over 100 articles by leading scholars around the world on areas of special interest. Beautifully illustrated throughout with more than 600 photographs maps & illustrations the Handbook is a pleasure to browse & read & a mine of information & insight about this crucially important book. For this new edition a number of articles have been revised in the light of recent discoveries & developments in scholarship. New photographs have also been added where available. ...

The treasured stories of the Bible make one great story about God & God's people. In this retelling each memorable episode can be enjoyed in its own right or read & understood as part of the unfolding story. Christina Balit's stunning illustrations underline the power & drama of the narrative. Starting with the beauty of creation & the tragedy of humankind turning its back on Paradise the story continues with the lives of Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph & Moses; the struggles of the nation during the time of Joshua Samson & Gideon; peace under Saul David & Solomon; the prophets; the return to Israel after exile in Babylon. Finally come the stories of Jesus stories that show people how to walk the road of love peace justice & eternal life. ...

In an era when even the finest rugby coaches have a drastically short shelf-life Ian Mc Geechans longevity & adaptability is staggering. In his 20 years at the highest level of the game he has been at the centre of almost every major story in UK rugby & has worked alongside some of the greatest rugby figures of the era. Mc Geechan began his career as a player -- winning more than thirty caps for Scotland & twice touring with the Lions. As coach to the Scottish national team he led his country to a famous Grand Slam victory in the 1990 Five Nations tournament. Continued success in management earned him an appointment as head coach to the Lions on four separate occasions more than any other & he again took charge on their 2009 tour to South Africa. No-one gave the 2009 Lions a chance in South Africa. But through a combination of fervent players & Mc Geechans brilliant coaching leadership the Lions pushed South Africa all the way & came to the very brink of glory in a Test series seen as one of the most momentous the Lions have ever played. Now in this frank & engaging memoir Ian Mc Geechan shares his unrivalled insight into the triumphs & tribulations of British rugby & of the progress of the sport over the past two decades. Lion Man offers a unique glimpse into the past present & future of British rugby from one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport. ...

In a not-so-distant future when lions are extinct Jachin-Boaz a middle-aged mapmaker leaves home with the wonderful map that was to tell his son where to find everything. In the ruins of a palace at Nineveh his son Boaz-Jachin finds the wall-carving of a great lion dying on the spear of an ancient king. In a series of rituals he evokes the long-dead lion & sends him out to stalk his father. Then he follows on the lions track. ...