Amanda Haley

Tradition suggests Mary Magdalene was a prostitute and Jesus was born in a barn. But what does the Bible really say? Armed with her theology degree, archaeological experience, and sharp wit, Amanda Hope Haley clears up misconceptions of Bible stories and encourages you to dig into Scripture as it is written rather than accept versions altered by centuries of human interpretations. Providing context with native languages, historical facts, literary...

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"The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto couldn't be more different, but a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together. A poignant story of growing up and moving forward that only Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man, could have crafted"-- Provided by publisher.

When Daniel's third-grade class raises baby chicks for a class project and he takes the five chickens home for the summer, he is surprised when one of them turns out to be a rooster.

"From a Dream Land summer heat wave to Kirby's endless questions and sudden desire to grow up, King Dedede has his hands full. But can the situation really be so bad that he wants Kirby to take over his kingly duties?!"-- Provided by publisher.

Romio Inuzuka and Juliet Persia are boyfriend and girlfriend attending the same boarding school, but because their respective nations fight like cats and dogs, the persevering pair has gone to comedic lengths to keep their relationship status a secret from anyone and everyone, including their own best friends. When Inuzuka's oldest buddy Hasuki suspects that he's hiding something, Inuzuka is torn between keeping up the lousy lies, or fessing up and...

"F/ACE heads off to a summer training camp for a TV special, and Utage joins the trip as staff! Unfortunately, one of the band members disapproves of her special relationship with Tamon. Can Utage show that she isn't the rabid fangirl he thinks she is?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Kirby and his Dream Land friends are back with more tales--old and new--for fans of all ages! Adeleine paints herself a boyfriend. Meta Knight loses his mask. And Gordo finds his spiky invincibility has a major drawback. But don't worry! The pink star of the show and his manic antics are there through it all!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous--Chainsaw Man! Chainsaw Man has escaped Makima's attempts to control him so far, but she now reveals the full extent of her plans. Denji will need the help of his remaining friends if he is to have any chance of defeating Makima in their final confrontation!"-- Provided...