THE BEST GIFTS. Words to Live By

Transcription

1 The BookshelfB okshelf NEW THE BEST GIFTS DECEMBER / JANUARY Christmas in My Heart 26 NEW Continuing this popular seasonal series, an all-new collection of 16 heart-warming Christmas stories from long-time favourite storyteller and collector of stories, Joe Wheeler. Paperback # Words to Live By Filled with hundreds of Bible promises, this daily devotional provides rich insights and provokes thoughtful questions that will enhance time spent in God s Word. Paperback # Food As Medicine: Cooking for Your Best Health This Best in the World award-winning cookbook makes a great gift that can transform the health of your family and friends (see page 7 for a recipe to try). Hardcover # The Desire of Ages (Deluxe gift edition) A hardcover, boxed edition of the favourite story of the life and ministry of Jesus. May I Hold Him? Bible Gallery Collection Puzzle Reflect on the story of the birth of Jesus with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Celebrating His Birth CD Featuring 12 beautiful Christmas-themed songs from familiar artists from 3ABN s musical family. Hardcover # Jigsaw Puzzle # CD #CD Price and availability subject to change. Special prices valid to January 31, 2018, while stocks last. INSIDE New Releases... 3 The Best Gifts for All the Family... 4 The Best Gifts for Children... 5 Summer Reading Recommendations...6 Food as Medicine Recipe... 7 Book of the Month...8 BOOKSHELF TOP 20 FOR 2017 PAGE 2 1

2 BOOKSHELF TOP 20 OF Food As Medicine Cooking for Your Best Health Following Jesus Disciple-making and Movement-building Stories from Sunnyside Ellen White in Australia, Mission Shift Multiplying Disciples in Your Community Revive Café Cookbook Forgive to Live and 2 Peter Romans Salvation for All Gospels in Conflict Days Prayers and Devotions Reflecting on the Cross of Christ Playful Worship Book Moments With God Dearest Folks Letters Home from a Missionary Wife and Mother There s More to Jesus Encountering the Fullness of Christ in Adventism Love You More The Conscientious Objector DVD... DV Cook: The Pathfinder Bible (NKJV) Revive Café Cookbook The Man the Anzacs Revered

3 NEW RELEASES Resources to explore and share SABBATH SCHOOL HELPS Unshakable Faith Mark Finley Be inspired by the courage of Huss and Jerome, the conviction of Wycliffe and Wesley, the compelling faith of Tyndale and Luther as they faced prison, trial, persecution and death but ultimately victory!. Paperback # Stewardship: Motives of the Heart John Matthews We want to be stewards who know how to live, behave and give. This book is about the ways we relate to God as the Owner of all we have; the management of our possessions; and about our overall relationship with money. Paperback # Here We Stand: Luther, the Reformation and Seventhday Adventism Nikolaus Satelmajer and Michael Campbell (editors) Marking the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther s 95 Theses, 28 Adventist scholars explore the significance of this event, traces its affects and compares Luther s protest with Seventh-day Adventism. Paperback # Baptizing the Devil: Evolution and the Seduction of Christianity Clifford Goldstein Why do so many people accept every scientific proclamation about supposed events millions of years ago? Goldstein shows that Christians shouldn t compromise so crucial a doctrine as origins to the prevailing culture. Hardcover # They Call Him Rabbi Mervyn Warren The first African American chair of the Religion Department at Oakwood College, Elder Calvin Moseley shaped an entire generation of preachers and believers. He continued to impact the Adventist Church throughout his life, providing leadership at a crucial time in its history. Paperback # Kids Favorite Puzzle Bible Explore six Bible stories that always catch children s imaginations and teach important truths and values at the same time as putting together the six jigsaw puzzles that complete the illustrations for each story. Jigsaw Puzzle/Book # Garden of Eden Over 500-piece Puzzle An entrancing image from artist Clyde Provonsha, offering the opportunity to reflect on the beautiful world God created for us, as you piece together the 513 pieces of this puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle # Lord, I Need You CD Michael Harris If Lord, I need You is your prayer, then you will be blessed by this album. As vocalist Michael Harris explains this collection of hymns and contemporary worship songs, Every song is a confession of my need for God and my praise to Him alone. CD #CD

4 THE BEST GIFTS for all the family 2018 Devotionals box set An attractive and uplifting addition for anyone s library or an appreciated gift. Christmas in My Heart 24 Heart-warming stories that point to the hope found in the reality of Jesus. Box Set # Paperback # Steps to Christ (gift boxed) A beautifully illustrated edition of this classic introduction to life with Jesus. Hardcover Boxed # The Wise Men: The First Christmas The story from the perspective of these mysterious visitors. Paperback # The Devotional Clear Word 365 daily readings that make it easy to read the entire Bible in a year. KJV Bible PU Pink/purple A colourful King James Version Bible, with Mark Finley Study Helps. Living Waters DVD This film celebrates every creature as the product of purpose, imagination and design. Hardcover # Faux Leather # DVD #DV Noel CD Jonathan Roth Ten evocative solo guitar arrangements to reflect on and share this Christmas. CD #CD Forever Christmas CD Neville Peter Piano-based music and rich vocals to share the joy and hope of Christmas. The Sacred Heart of Christmas CD Stacy Piontek Piano arrangements of familiar Christmas carols for your meditation and enjoyment. CD #CD00304 CD #CD Mountain Christmas CD The Wedgwood Trio Homespun sweetness with multi-instrument arrangements. of favourite Christmas songs. CD #CD01462 Manger of Mercy CD Emily Felts Jones A soprano voice to speak to your heart this Christmas with music for the season. CD #CD

5 THE BEST GIFTS for Children The Baby Everybody Wanted A classic re-telling of the story of Jesus birth by Arthur S Maxwell. Detective Zack and the Missing Manger One of the most memorable Detective Zack adventures. Paperback # Paperback # Guide s Greatest Christmas Stories Exciting stories from Guide magazine that point to Jesus. Paperback # The Clear Word for Kids A contemporary Bible paraphrase with special study helps to bring the Bible alive. Hardcover # The Birth of Baby Jesus pop-up book This colourful book will quickly become a favourite. Pop-Up Book # Follow the Star Activities, giant poster and stickers, all exploring the story of the birth of Jesus. Paperback # Stable of Jesus Peek-a-book Follow a lamb through the place and story of Jesus birth to find Jesus Himself. Board Book # The Family Bible Flip Quiz More than 1500 questions in 152 quizzes, with four difficulty levels and six subject categories. Wirobound # Arnie s Shack Home for Christmas DVD A special edition featuring favourite characters and guests. DVD #DV00884 Arnie s Shack Christmas Songs CD Christmas favourites, with both vocal and backing tracks. CD #CD NEST The King is Born DVD An animated re-telling of the birth of Jesus and its importance for all our lives. DVD #DV NEST The Birth of Jesus Read-n-Sing DVD An interactive musical video celebrating this true story. DVD #DV

6 SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS Stories from Sunnyside Ellen White s Australian years represent her most mature and pioneering work. Paperback # A Great Song The remarkable life story and faith of classical maestro Herbert Blomstedt. For Such a Time Rediscover the Bible stories of 15 heroic women and what they teach us today. Paperback # Paperback # A Nation in God s Hands Explore Ellen White s insights and understanding of the American Civil War. Paperback # My Favorite Life-Changing Stories Inspirational and powerful stories of the experience that truly changes someone s life. Paperback # Guide s Greatest Discovery Stories Discoveries come in all sizes, leading to important decisions. Paperback # The Fighter In the Papua New Guinea highlands, a warrior traded his weapons for a Bible. Paperback # Man-Eaters of Malekula Dramatic stories of the pioneering missionaries to the islands of Vanuatu. Paperback # Him Big God Day True stories about God s faithfulness to those who honour His holy day. Paperback # I Met a Miracle Stories of conversion and new life found in encounters with Christ. Paperback # It s Going to Be All Right Dramatic and traumatic experiences in which there is always a thread of hope. Paperback # The Bright Side of China Bob and Treva Burgess were the first ADRA directors to live in China. Paperback #

7 FOOD AS MEDICINE Healthy Christmas Cake HEALTHY CHRISTMAS CAKE PREPARATION: 20 MINUTES, COOKING: 50 MINUTES, SERVES 12 3 free-range eggs (or egg alternative) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil zest of 1 whole orange ½ cup orange juice (from about 1 juiced orange) 1 teaspoon ground cassia ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon alcohol-free pure vanilla extract 600 g dried apricots, figs and raisins (use equal amounts of each), chopped 1 cup almond meal 1 cup plain wholemeal flour ½ cup walnuts, lightly broken up or chopped 20 blanched almonds 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1. Grease a round 18-centimetre (7-inch) baking tin or rectangular 13 x 23-centimetre (5 x 9-inch) loaf pan with a small amount of olive oil, then line with parchment (baking) paper, leaving some overhang so you can easily lift the cake from the tin when baked. The paper will stick to the tin as it has been greased. Pre-heat oven to 180 C (350 F). 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, oil, zest and juice, and stir in spices and vanilla extract. 3. Coarsely chop dried fruits and add to mixture, together with almond meal, flour and walnuts. Fold until well combined so there are no clumps of fruit. 4. Transfer mixture into the baking tin, packing it down so there are no air pockets. Level the surface with the back of a spoon. Make a gentle hollow in the middle to prevent the cake from peaking. Press almonds on top into a pattern and bake for minutes until cooked. Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent raisins from burning. Test by inserting a skewer in the middle, which should come out fairly dry. 5. Remove cake from oven but leave in tin for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a rack, peel off the parchment paper and cool completely before slicing. Warm jam and brush over the top for a glaze. Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 weeks or freeze. Note: Refrigerating the cake will dry it out and should only be done under humid conditions. TIP: - Australian dried apricots have a tangier flavour than Turkish dried apricots. Greek dried white figs are moist and delicious! Per serve: energy 1432 kj (342 Cal); protein 8 g; fat 16 g; saturated fat 2 g; cholesterol 46 mg; carbohydrate 40 g; sugars 31 g; fibre 7 g; calcium 94 mg; iron 2.2 mg; sodium 38 mg 7

8 Live More Happy: BOOK OF THE MONTH Scientifically Proven Ways To Lift Your Mood And Your Life Darren Morton SPECIAL Paperback # I have never been an overly optimistic person and always thought that people who look on the bright side all the time are just not being realistic. So when it was decided that I should be the one to review Live More Happy, I wondered if it was some sort of a hint or maybe they just wanting a realistic approach. I was hoping that it was not just all about laughing and clapping your hands but could give me some solid evidence as to why I should live more happy and this book did not disappoint. This is Darren Morton s second book about the strategies for boosting emotional wellbeing and becoming happier and as such, is largely an expanded and deeper version of his previous Seven Secrets for Feeling Fantastic. In the intervening 10 years, his research has found that people who put the content of this book into practice experience a 30 per cent reduction in depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress, and a 20 per cent improvement in their mental health and vitality, so I decided to give it a go. From the very first page, I was hooked. Who would have thought that learning about the scientific research done into the human brain could be so interesting? By using nicknames for the various parts of the brain and personal anecdotes to explain the brain s workings, Darren Morton has written a scientifically based book that everyone can enjoy. While the book reads lightly, there are also comprehensive references at the end of each chapter for those who want to check the evidence. Even just reading Live More Happy brings a smile to your face. I found myself laughing out loud in various chapters, so I could feel it doing me good already. And the handy acronyms and application exercises help you focus on the different aspects of your life that you could change. With the New Year fast approaching and everyone planning their resolutions, Live More Happy makes a great Christmas present for yourself or a friend, as we can all do with a bit more happiness in our lives. Sonia Knight, Resources Manager, Adventist Media Network Coming soon engage: faith that matters ABC Store Locations New Zealand North New Zealand 47 Ben Lomond Crescent Pakuranga, NZ Free Call: South New Zealand 22 Grampian Street, Casebrook, Christchurch, NZ Free Call: engage faith that matters Nathan Brown Price and availability subject to change. Pricing includes tax and is valid from December 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018, while stocks last. Items listed in Bookshelf are included in good faith with the expectation that they will be available subject to availability. We cannot be held responsible for lack of supply or delays outside of our direct control online