Supporting a friend who has lost custody of his young daughter, Barbara and her partner, Inspector Thomas Lynley, are further shocked when the girl’s mother reports that the child has been kidnapped as part of a plot that risks Barbara’s career.

As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful facade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire, deceit, and murder. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy and how far might the consequences reach? Is there a link between the young man’s leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? After various career-threatening issues with her department, Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with a bestselling feminist writer and her pushy personal assistant gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, Barbara begs Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime.

Going undercover to investigate the death of a drowning victim at the request of the man’s wealthy and influential uncle, Inspector Thomas Lynley uncovers dark secrets in his client’s family while one of Lynley’s partners, Deborah St. James, becomes increasingly obsessed with a chief suspect’s wife. Reprint. 150,000 first printing.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are forced to confront the past as they try to solve a crime that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of a quiet, historic medieval town in England The cozy, bucolic town of Ludlow is stunned when one of its most revered and respected citizens–Ian Druitt, the local deacon–is accused of a serious crime. Then, while in police custody, Ian is found dead. Did he kill himself? Or was he murdered? When Barbara Havers is sent to Ludlow to investigate the chain of events that led to Ian’s death, all the evidence points to suicide. But Barbara can’t shake the feeling that she’s missing something. She decides to take a closer look at the seemingly ordinary inhabitants of Ludlow–mainly elderly retirees and college students–and discovers that almost everyone in town has something to hide. A masterful work of suspense, The Punishment She Deserves sets Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Inspector Thomas Lynley against one of their most intricate cases. Fans of the longtime series will love the many characters from Elizabeth George’s previous novels who join Lynley and Havers, and readers new to the series will quickly see why she is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of our time. Both a page-turner and a deeply complex story about the lies we tell, the lies we believe, and the redemption we need, this novel will be remembered as one of George’s best.

After a woman is found dead in an isolated cemetery, Inspector Thomas Lynley and his former partner, Barbara Havers, find that the roots of the crime trace to a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations. By the best-selling author of Careless in Red. 300,000 first printing.

The quiet life of the Yorkshire countryside is shattered by a brutal murder and the shocking revelations unearthed by Scotland Yard investigators Sergeant Barbara Havers and Inspector Thomas Lynley. Reprint.

The brutal, inexplicable death of Inspector Thomas Lynley’s wife has left Scotland Yard searching for answers. Who is the twelve-year-old boy who pulled the trigger? What were the circumstances that led to his horrific act? That story begins on the other side of London, where the three mixed-race Campbell children are sent to live with their aunt. The oldest, fifteen-year-old Ness, is headed for trouble as fast as her high-heeled boots will take her. That leaves the middle child, Joel, to care for the youngest, Toby. But before long, Joel has his own problems with a local gang. To protect his family, he makes a pact with the devil— a move that leads straight to the front doorstep of Thomas Lynley. The anatomy of a murder, the story of a family in crisis, What Came Before He Shot Her is a powerful, emotional novel that only the incomparable Elizabeth George could write.

Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the murder of two people found in a remote prehistoric stone circle.

From the #1 bestselling author of the Inspector Lynley crime novels comes her first book for young adults. After her mother abandons her on Whidbey Island, Washington, a 14-year-old girl with psychic abilities meets a Ugandan orphan with a secret.

“As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful–and prolific–novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. For many writers, the biggest challenge is figuring out how to take that earliest glimmer of inspiration and shape it into a full-length novel. How do you even begin to transform a single idea to a complete book? Elizabeth George takes us behind the scenes and into each step of her writing process, revealing exactly what it takes to craft a novel. Drawing from her personal photos, early notes, character analyses, and rough drafts, George shows us every step of how she wrote her novel Careless in Red, from researching location to imagining plot to creating characters to the actual writing and revision process itself. George offers us an intimate look at the process she follows, while also providing invaluable advice for writers about what’s worked for her–and what hasn’t. Mastering the Process offers writers practical, prescriptive, and achievable tools to creating a novel, to editing a novel, and to problem solve when in the midst of a novel, from a master storyteller writing at the top of her game”–

A Fun Look at God’s Special Book Kids love stories, especially ones that rhyme, and they adore colorful pictures too. Combine those kid-friendly elements with Bible truth and watch their faith grow. Help your child engage with God’s Word with this unique picture book that takes them on a journey all the way from Genesis to Revelation. Rather than seeing the Bible as a series of unrelated stories, your child will experience God’s plan from beginning to end and how it’s all connected. Clever rhyming couplets will help them remember the people, places, and events in the Bible and the stunning artwork makes it all come to life. Each spread includes a closing prayer, providing a way for your child to add personal meaning to the stories they’re reading. Introduce your child (age 8 and under) to the Bible in a totally new way that will help them understand and appreciate God’s special plan for them.

Balford-le-Nez is a dying seaside town on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town’s small but growing Asian community is found murdered near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Intrigued by the involvement of her London neighbor—Taymullah Azhar—in what appears to be a growing racial conflagration, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers arranges to have herself assigned to the investigation. Setting out on her own, this is one case Havers will have to solve without her longtime partner, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley—and it’s one of the toughest she’s ever encountered. For Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and her emotional response to a case unsettlingly close to her own heart, but also the terrible price people pay for deceiving others . . . and themselves.

When a series of arson fires on Whidbey Island lead to a tragic death, Becca and her friends consider a number of possible suspects while Becca continues to hone her paranormal abilities under the tutelage of Diana Kinsale.

A fabulous 3-in-1 collection of Elizabeth’s bestselling books.This collection includes the following titles:A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart This teen version of A Woman After God’s Own Heart shares the intentions and blessings of God’s heart with girls. They’ll discover His priorities for their lives, including prayer, submission, faithfulness and joy.A Young Woman’s Walk with God For Christian teens, peer pressure, school activities and physical changes make godly qualities such as patience and kindness hard to develop. By focusing on Jesus, girls can develop and live the fruit of the Spirit.A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer Elizabeth reveals the explosive power and impact of prayer on everyday life. Young women will discover how to establish a regular prayer time, pray for needs and live God’s will. Teens can experience enthusiastic prayer!

In 1687 in Connecticut, Kit Tyler, feeling out of place in the Puritan household of her aunt, befriends an old woman considered a witch by the community and suddenly finds herself standing trial for witchcraft.

In A Couple After God’s Own Heart Interactive Workbook, Jim and Elizabeth George build on the content of their book, A Couple After God’s Own Heart, to create a companion guide that leads husbands and wives through a fascinating study on God’s plan for marriage. Through a unique blend of Bible study material, questions for thought, and “What Can I Do Today?” applications, couples will grow a closer and deeper union as they… learn from the successes and failures of key couples in the Bible discover the essentials to a better marriage participate in discussions designed to stimulate communication with each other set and apply goals that help husbands and wives be all God designed them to be determine how to make the best of the strengths and weaknesses in their relationship This friendly and practical study offers life lessons from a variety of well-known couples in Scripture, and will equip spouses to experience more and more of the incredible bliss only God can bring into a marriage.

Esther was in the right place at the right time. When God’s guiding hand made her queen over a foreign race, she used her influence to save her people. Women of every age and walk of life will discover how to— cultivate an abiding trust in God depend wholly upon God in prayer prepare for and persist in the assignments God gives As women are obedient to God’s leading, they will find strength and inner beauty flowing through them as they positively affect the lives of those around them.

The climactic final installment of New York Times bestseller Elizabeth George’s award-winning saga. Seth Darrow is a straightforward guy, and he likes life to be simple. Lately, it’s been anything but. Since his beloved grandfather’s stroke, Seth has been focused on getting Grand home again, before his aunt can take advantage of the situation to get her hands on Grand’s valuable real estate. Seth would also like to get his relationship with Prynne on solid ground. He loves her, but can he believe she has her drug use under control? Meanwhile, things are complicated for the other Whidbey Island friends. Derric has found Rejoice, the sister he left behind in Uganda, but no one – including Rejoice – knows she is his sister. Jenn is discovering feelings for her teammate Cynthia, feelings her born-again Christian mother would never find acceptable. And Becca, hiding under a false identity since her arrival on the island, is concealing the biggest secret of all. In the final book of the Whidbey Island saga, events build to an astonishing climax as secrets are revealed, hearts are broken, and lives are changed forever.

Mom, You Guide Their Hearts You feed them, bathe them, hold them, kiss them, and pray for them. Your days are spent loving and caring for your children. In all the distractions of life and the demands of being a mom, how can you know if your children will grow to follow after God? Bestselling author, Elizabeth George has journeyed through the ups and downs of mothering children into adulthood. In A Mom After God’s Own Heart, she offers encouraging advice and practical tips to help you raise children of all ages in the knowledge of the Lord. Here you’ll find . . . Easy-to-apply principles for effective parenting Specific tools for teaching your children about God’s love for them Biblical insights to encourage you along your parenting journey Mom, as you meet your children’s daily needs, know that God has given you a privileged position of influence over their lives—you guide their hearts! No matter what their ages, you can help them experience His love, blessings, and provision when you become A Mom After God’s Own Heart.

For the Special Tween Girl in Your Life Do you remember what it felt like to be a tween—those awkward, uncomfortable yet exciting years from eight-to-twelve? Bestselling author Elizabeth George does and she wants to share some thoughts to help your tween daughter (or granddaughter) not only survive, but thrive during this important time in her life. Each of these, short, easy-to-read devotions (over 100+) cover every part of a tween girl’s world, including Creating strong friendships Having healthy self-esteem Choosing to follow Jesus Making smart decisions Developing good work habits Girls will treasure this unique devotional with special touches like a fun, faux-leather cover and a ribbon marker to keep their place. If you want to encourage a tween to truly become a girl after God’s own heart, this book is a great place to start!

Elizabeth George is one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world. Her twelve novels have appeared on bestseller lists in the UK, USA and Australia, and several of them have been dramatised by BBC Television as the Inspector Lynley Mysteries. She has also written a collection of short stories and edited a crime anthology. Now she shares this wealth of experience with would-be novelists, and with crime fiction fans. Drawing extensively on her own work, and that of other bestselling writers including Stephen King, Harper Lee, Dennis Lehane and many others, she illustrates her points about plotting, characterisation and technique with great clarity. She also includes extracts from her own Journals – the diaries she keeps as writes each of her novels – and these give us an unprecedented insight into the creative mind, with all its highs and lows.

“Exceptional. . . . Intelligent, surprising, sexy, funny, compassionate and wise.”–Washington Post From #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George, a stunning mystery featuring Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley that explores the perfect crime. “He found the body on the forty-third day of his walk.” After the senseless murder of his pregnant wife, Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley hands in his badge and walks out of Scotland Yard. He goes home to Cornwall. The only way he can deal with his painful memories is to hike the trails over the cliffs of the Cornish coast. There he finds the lifeless body of a young man, dead from a fall. Thus begins a quest of unmask a clever and ruthless murderer. But this time, Lynley’s not in charge. He’s a witness–and possibly even a suspect. The vastly understaffed local copper in charge of the investigation soon figures out that Lynley can help. So can his former associate Barbara Havers, whom Scotland Yard sends to Cornwall, ostensibly to assist in the investigation, but unofficially to keep an eye on Lynley and maybe lure him back to his job.

In this powerful and value-priced volume of uplifting devotions, bestselling author Elizabeth George shares practical everyday wisdom from her celebrated cornerstone book A Woman After God’s Own Heart to give busy women… the confidence to face every circumstance biblical guidelines for setting goals and making important decisions experience the reward of a close walk with God Elizabeth’s passion and personal experience motivates readers to seek God’s heart and know the peace and purpose of a committed, enduring faith. Any woman who longs to pursue God’s heart will benefit from this gathering of life-changing reflections.

Are you living in the Holy Spirit’s power? The book of Acts is filled with incredible examples of God’s Spirit at work in the lives of His people. As you study along with Elizabeth George, you’ll learn about what it means to yield yourself completely to all that God wants to do through you.

Short verses based on proverbs from the Bible provide examples of how to live as God desires, by doing such things as being patient, being friendly, and helping around the house.

Now updated with an exciting, practical study guide and a new cover—one of bestselling author Elizabeth George’s popular titles, with over 200,000 copies sold. “Every woman would love to replace a life of survival with a life of meaningful accomplishment,” says Elizabeth. In A Woman’s High Calling, she helps readers to eliminate the clutter and chaos of everyday life and focus on the few things God considers truly essential. And they’re spelled out in Titus 2:3-5, where God shines the spotlight on… wisdom purity wholesome speech personal discipline love of husband goodness of heart love of children Christlike conduct ministry to other women love of home There’s no higher calling for women than making God’s priorities their own. Readers will be eager to simplify their lives, adopt God’s essentials, and pass them on by mentoring other women. With the now-included study guide, they’ll realize immediate results.

Help Your Tween Become a Girl Who Lives Her Faith Bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, understand what God’s Word is saying and how it applies to everyday life. In this interactive and guided study of the book of James, your tween daughter will discover short chapters with helpful sections, such as Heart Check-up—a series of insightful prompts designed to help her write about and internalize what she’s learned from each day’s devotion A Prayer to Pray—heartfelt words she can use when she talks to God Gems from James—powerful Scripture verses from the book of James she can study, memorize, and apply to her life Each chapter will bring your tween daughter a greater understanding of the many life lessons to be learned in James and encourage her to be a girl after God’s own heart.

A 100,000+ copies bestseller from Elizabeth George is made even better with a new cover and the addition of a study guide! The question every believer asks—whether new in Christ or a seasoned veteran—is, How can I be more effective in my prayer life? When it comes to talking to God about people and life-issues, there’s always room for growth. Which is why The Heart of a Woman Who Prays is such a significant resource for Christian women at all stages of faith. With Scripture, ideas, and practical advice, Elizabeth provides the inspiration, motivation, and step-by-step guidance to help a woman utilize prayer to… stabilize her emotions and perspective when life is unstable apply God’s promises to her problems talk to God about family and friends discover and carry out God’s plan for her life count on God’s provision through hard times Includes a study guide helpful for both individuals and groups.

A Colorful Way to Inspire Her Faith Bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, understand what it truly means to be a girl after God’s own heart. As your daughter adds her own creative touches to these beautifully designed quotes from A Girl After God’s Own Heart using her crayons, colored pencils, or markers, she’ll also meditate on powerful Scripture verses included on each page. Each page is perforated so your daughter can tear out her creation to hang on her wall or locker, give to a friend, or share with an adult.

Five thrilling young adult mysteries from five of your favorite New York Times bestselling authors! This digital sampler contains an excerpt from Shelter and Seconds Away by Harlan Coben, The Edge of Nowhere by Elizabeth George, Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham, and Virals by Kathy Reichs.

Poems describe how God likes little boys to act–with love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control.

More than 10,000 thoughts pass through our minds each day. Wouldn’t you like every one of those thoughts to be God-pleasing? From her own past struggles, Elizabeth George shares how you can know the inner joy that comes from focusing your mind completely on what is true, pure, lovely, and good. Six simple yet powerful Bible truths for loving God with all your mind will permanently change the way you think, feel, and live.

On many occasions, Sarah faced very difficult circumstances and made some mistakes along the way. But she willingly allowed God to stretch her and shape her. As a result, she became a woman of great faith and an example to help women¼ rest in confidence no matter how uncertain life becomes wait patiently on God’s timing replace their problems with God’s promises As women trust in God’s promises, they will develop courage and confidence that will carry them through the tough times in life.

In the midst of the dark days of the Judges, God faithfully raised up men and women of character to lead his people. Journey through Judges and Ruth and marvel at the godly character of women such as Deborah, Jephthah’s daughter, Samson’s mother, Naomi, and Ruth—God’s woman of excellence. Women seeking God’s heart are encouraged to: See giant-of-the-faith potential in ordinary lives Cultivate the good qualities of character Honor God’s faithfulness with our own

A Place for Sam is an engaging story about a puzzle piece, Sam, who cannot find her place in the puzzle. Sam wants to change how she was made to fit in somewhere. A Place for Sam is timeless story that will capture your heart and infuse hope that each piece of the puzzle is made exactly as it needs to be and has value and purpose…just like you!

Avid readers of George’s work and those just discovering her wisdom will thoroughly enjoy having and giving this gracious, hardcover volume of encouragement.

“This brilliant anthology of short stories by some of the most outstanding women now writing mysteries and crime fiction…is a truly glorious collection” — Globe and Mail New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George has gathered nearly two dozen chilling, boldly original stories, each published for the very first time in this outstanding collection. In addition to tales from some of today’s top stars—including Laura Lippman, Susan Wiggs, Marcia Muller, Carolyn Hart, Nancy Pickard, and Elizabeth George herself—Two of the Deadliest showcases work from an impressive array of exceptional newcomers, as together they explore the dark depths women and men will sink to when driven by passion, avarice, and a lethal hunger for power.

A Woman After God’s Own Heart(R) Growth & Study Guide will help you take the scriptural guidance found in Elizabeth George’s bestselling book A Woman After God’s Own Heart(R) and apply it to every area of your life.

The Evidence Exposed: The two-week course on ‘Great Houses of Britain’ brings together a varied group of enthusiasts. When one of their number turns up dead, Inspector Thomas Lynley makes a cameo appearance. I, Richard: Malcolm Cousins has spent years in the single-minded pursuit of a priceless letter, probably written by Richard III on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth. But does he want it enough to kill for it? The Surprise of His Life: When Douglas Armstrong has his first consultation with Thistle McCloud, he has no intention of murdering his wife. His mind, in fact, doesn’t turn to murder until two weeks after consultation number four.

In this 364-day devotional, George invites women to get to know women of the Bible whose lives serve as refreshing models for today’s Christian living. Part of the “Moment Mediations” series.

A boy learns acceptance and love as his hate for the Romans, who killed his parents, dissolves.

This Bible study workbook is about God’s Glory…. Our joy and fulfillment is found in the revelation that we exist for His glory. It is our purpose statement, the source of our self-worth and self-actualization and at the core of our identity. When we live for His glory, no act is too menial, no sacrifice too great, no loss pointless, no pain without the potential for purpose. Whatever we experience can have meaning if our goal is to bring Him glory. It’s a 24 hour a day opportunity, no matter where we are or what we’re doing.

Elizabeth George, author of the bestseller A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart (more than 300,000 copies sold), now shows teen women how to make prayer a part of their busy lives. From her own journey through the Bible and the lives of others, Elizabeth shares the difference prayer makes in everyday life. She provides step-by-step guidance and ideas for experiencing an exciting prayer life, highlighting how to— make prayer a reality establish a regular time for talking with God pray from the heart for daily needs improve relationships through prayer Teen girls will grow to know God in a very real way as they develop an active, personal, and meaningful prayer life! Great for Sunday school, youth group studies, and individual reading. Rerelease of A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer

Highlighting the presence of God’s perfect peace, Elizabeth George helps women know God’s perfect peace in every circumstance in their lives. They will discover how to respond to the needs of others; mature in Christ; and overcome anxiety. The “heart response” sections help readers grasp Paul’s teachings and focus on God’s loving provisions.

Meditate on God’s Tender Love for Women Just Like You Start or end your day with these powerful one-minute reminders of God’s work in the lives of women in the Bible. You’ll find encouragement for your own faith journey as you meet women such as… Eve, who reflected God’s beautiful image to the world Leah, who was remembered and blessed by God in her sorrow Deborah, who became a humble and godly leader in battle Esther, who relied on God for courage in desperate times Mary, mother of Jesus, who found peace in complete trust As you learn how God has comforted, helped, and provided for the women in the Bible, you’ll grow more and more aware of His amazing love for you.

Drawing from her bestselling books (more than 6.5 million copies sold) and popular “Woman After God’s Own Heart” radio spots and podcasts, Elizabeth George shares positive and energizing devotions for moms. Moms with children of all ages will delight in Elizabeth’s personal experience and understanding of Scripture as they… refuel with the power of God’s Word tap into Scripture’s wisdom for parenting get a better picture of God’s purposes for moms trust Him with their child’s safety and future make big and little moments count for their families find hope and courage in God’s promises These upbeat and to-the-point offerings give moms daily direction and confidence for the amazing privilege of loving and raising children.

Explains the ways young women can use the Bible as a life guide, from handling issues of loneliness to finding a purpose to profiling young role models.

The author interprets scriptures from the Bible for very young girls.

For many women, the Proverbs 31 woman is too perfect. But in reality, she is an ordinary woman who made herself available to an extraordinary God—and became a tremendous blessing to everyone around her. Discovering the Treasures of a Godly Woman reveals how women can let God work through them by… discerning the true priorities in life cultivating character qualities valued by family and friends pursuing excellence in all they do It is possible for a woman to make the treasures of the Proverbs 31 woman real in her life—and become the woman God designed her to be!

A Literature Kit. A story of wilderness survival in 18th Century Maine about a young boy who is caught between two worlds. Shortly after Matt and his father finish building a cabin on their new settlement, Matt finds himself alone in the Maine wilderness with his nearest neighbor several miles away. With his father returning to civilization to get their family, Matts adventures begin. Matt is stung nearly to death by a swarm of bees, but manages to survive with the help of two local Natives, Attean and his grandfather, Saknis. As the summer progresses, the two boys have a number of adventures together, including killing an angry bear. In autumn, Matt is rejoined with his parents just after the snow flies.

The author interprets parts of the book of Proverbs for very young girls.

In With No One As Witness, Elizabeth George has crafted an intricate, meticulously researched, and absorbing story sure to enthrall her readers. Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, along with his longtime partner, the fiery Barbara Havers, and the newly promoted Detective Sergeant Winston Nkata are back and on the hunt for a sinister killer. When an adolescent boy’s nude body is found mutilated and artfully arranged on the top of a tomb, it takes no large leap for the police to recognize this as the work of a serial killer. This is the fourth victim in three months — but the first to be white. Hoping to avoid charges of institutionalized racism in its failure to pursue the earlier crimes to their conclusion, New Scotland Yard hands the case over to Lynley and his colleagues. The killer is a psychopath who does not intend to be stopped. Worse, a devastating tragedy within police ranks causes them to fumble in their pursuit of him. With a surprise ending that will shock readers to the core, With No One As Witness is full of the mesmerizing action and psychological intrigue that are the hallmarks of Elizabeth George’s work.

Brand-new from bestselling author Elizabeth George! In her upbeat, practical style, Elizabeth encourages women to embrace radical faith as they serve God by helping people and accomplishing His projects. Readers will discover key biblical truths to… grow in courage—knowing God is with them and will give them the courage to do what He asks grow in devotion—taking risks to follow God’s plan and purpose grow in contentment—grasping five provisions from God that produce contentment grow in humility—remaining steadfast no matter what, knowing God blesses those who serve Him grow in confidence—facing, enduring, and overcoming everything through Christ grow in obedience—realizing God wants them to succeed Elizabeth encourages readers to leave fear behind as they dedicate their lives to following the God who loves them. He will direct them and provide what they need to do His will…if they’ll turn to Him and trust Him.

Bipolar disorder is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly daunting for teenagers and their families. David Miklowitz, author of the bestselling Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, provides invaluable information parents can use to help teens cope – and thrive. His adolescent bipolar treatment program has been tested and refined for a decade. Now for the first time, this book makes it available directly to parents. The Bipolar Teen helps parents distinguish between the typical ups and downs of teen life and the symptoms of mania or depression. With co-author Elizabeth George, Dr. Miklowitz shows parents how to recognize the early warning signs of an episode so they can intervene before it’s too late. They show how to strike a healthy balance of medications and psychotherapy, and offer practical tips for getting the most from doctors and from school programs. Crucially, they also demonstrate practical strategies for managing the chaos at home so every family member – including siblings without the illness – can find the stability and support they need.

Elizabeth George, author of A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart (more than 150,000 copies sold), offers another life-changing teen book—A Young Woman’s Walk with God. Christian teens long to please God, but peer pressure, school activities, and physical changes make godly qualities such as patience, kindness, and self-control hard to develop. The good news is that by focusing on God, girls can live the fruit of the Spirit. Then they’ll be able to— put on a positive attitude daily have peace regardless of circumstances experience joy even during difficulties Faithfulness and gentleness come as teens walk with Jesus and express His love to those around them.

Elizabeth George has long been a favorite source of encouragement and wisdom for women who hunger to know how God desires for them to live. In her newest release, Elizabeth asks, “Where better can we learn about right character and conduct than Jesus Himself?” There is much we can learn from this perfect life example: His generosity in caring for the needs of others, the abundance of His kindness and forgiveness even to His enemies, His persistence in watching over His own, and His willingness to give His all even though He had nothing. Every woman who desires to… skillfully make the most of limited time give freely without expecting anything in return achieve all things in God’s strength and not her own let her light shine and glorify God …will find a treasure trove of truths and applications that enable her to follow well in the footsteps of Jesus.

From bestselling author Elizabeth George (nearly 4 million books sold) comes a book born of her desire to help others through difficult times. Finding God’s Path Through Your Trials acknowledges the hard times we all face and reveals how people can “count it all joy,” including: understanding trials are not punishment realizing God’s grace is sufficient to get them through trials knowing the benefits brought by trials—patience, endurance, empathy experiencing deeper faith as they depend on God through trials trusting God to use everything for His glory Emphasizing God is always with them and will help them every step of the way, Elizabeth reminds readers they will not be given trials they cannot bear without including a way of escape. She encourages people to turn to Jesus, where they will find hope, joy, and meaning in the journey, no matter how bumpy it seems.

Tackling the growing problem of anxiety, the author draws on the Bible and personal experience to help readers trust in God to keep worries and fears in check.

Bible teacher George takes teens through the step-by-step process of making decisions that are life-affirming, godly, and wise.

In this thoughtful and easy-to-follow growth and study guide, noted Bible teacher Elizabeth George explores the principles found in her book Following God with All Your Heart. Through insightful questions, additional commentary, Scripture, and personal examples, she guides readers to a deeper understanding of how they can grow spiritually and experience a fulfilling, satisfying life. Readers will be encouraged as they realize God is with them and provides the tools they need to live for Him, serve Him, and help others. Perfect for individual or group study.

Find the Wisdom You Need to Flourish Every Day Are you stressed out by your responsibilities? At a crossroads in your life? Wondering what to do about a complicated relationship? Don’t guess about the next step and hope for the best. Get a clear view of the right path as you follow God’s wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Bestselling author and Bible teacher Elizabeth George takes you on a journey through the 31 chapters of Proverbs, which cover the matters closest to your heart, including how to… trust in God when it’s hard find fulfillment in your marriage train and enjoy your children conquer your bad habits pursue lasting success A woman’s day is full of challenges and opportunities. Let the wisdom of God show you how to thrive through it all.

More than 300,000 copies of Elizabeth George’s Growth and Study Guides have been sold! And now comes Elizabeth’s A Mother After God’s Own Heart Growth and Study Guide! This companion to the book of the same name gives moms more insights and opportunity for personal growth through additional scripture references, detailed questions, and practical life applications. Perfect for group or individual study.

Elizabeth George shares the best of “A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart, A Young Woman’s Call to Prayer, ” and 2007 Christian Book Awards finalist “A Young Woman’s Walk with God” (combined sales of 290,000 copies). Teens and tweens will enjoy these dynamic, practical messages that build good habits, cultivate can-do attitudes, and fan the flames of passion for God. This beautiful, padded book is packed with stories, how-to advice, and enthusiastic energy. Each short devotion features a topic specifically for teens and a brief prayer. Readers will discover how to: look to God’s Word for help in making choices grow spiritually through Jesus tap into God’s strength for handling stress live Jesus at home…and elsewhere form healthy friendships This devotional shows girls that God’s Word is a roadmap they can count on as they face each day…and the future. An excellent gift!

Change Your Priorities to Change Your Life and Your Home You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God’s guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a woman after His heart! Elizabeth George shares God’s Word and woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God’s priorities by… putting God first in your day, your heart, and your life improving your relationships with family and friends building a strong bond with your husband raising your children to follow Jesus and make right choices growing in your service to others As you embrace God’s plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God’s priorities as you become A Woman After God’s Own Heart®.

Elizabeth George’s brand-new Beautiful in God’s Eyes Growth and Study Guide provides questions and insights to help women apply the truths of Beautiful in God’s Eyes to their lives. With practical wisdom, Elizabeth shows women how to triumph over daily pressure and enjoy the creativity, fulfillment, beauty, and purposes God reveals in Proverbs 31 by developing a passionate life vision making time for family, friends, and God improving life-management skills keeping their sights on God’s plan tending to the fires of heart and home This enlightening study guide encourages women to grow spiritually strong, put their efforts in the right places, and become the active, influential, on-fire believers God wants them to be.

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George. When a police detective is taken off life support after falling into a coma, only an autopsy reveals the murderous act that precipitated her death. She’d been working on a special task force within North London’s Nigerian community, and Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the case, which has far-reaching cultural associations having nothing to do with life as he knows it. In his pursuit of a killer determined to remain hidden, he’s assisted by Detective Sergeants Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata. They must sort through the lies and the secret lives of people whose superficial cooperation masks the damage they do to one another.

In A Couple After God’s Own Heart Interactive Workbook, Jim and Elizabeth George build on the content of their book, A Couple After God’s Own Heart, to create a companion guide that leads husbands and wives through a fascinating study on God’s plan for marriage. Through a unique blend of Bible study material, questions for thought, and “What Can I Do Today?” applications, couples will grow a closer and deeper union as they… learn from the successes and failures of key couples in the Bible discover the essentials to a better marriage participate in discussions designed to stimulate communication with each other set and apply goals that help husbands and wives be all God designed them to be determine how to make the best of the strengths and weaknesses in their relationship This friendly and practical study offers life lessons from a variety of well-known couples in Scripture, and will equip spouses to experience more and more of the incredible bliss only God can bring into a marriage.

This inspiring devotional journey through Psalm 23 encourages women to walk ever more closely with God. Bestselling author Elizabeth George shows women 12 truths that will help them in every season of life. As readers discover how David, a man of faith and failure, overcame his challenges and built his trust in God, they will uncover strength for their own journey as they embrace promises of provision for all that a woman needs healing of brokenness and past wounds comfort for the trials protection for their physical and spiritual journey guidance for decisions and choices God’s assurances create a powerful foundation for every woman to stand on and depend on as they live out a life of faith and hope with an unfailing confidence in Christ. Formerly Powerful Promises for Every Woman.

As the latest book in bestselling author George’s popular A Woman After God’s Own Heart] Bible study series, this work focuses on Colossians and Philemon and helps readers strengthen their faith by discovering more about God and His principles.

With insight and?I?ve been there too? openness, Elizabeth George shares practical ideas to help busy women get the most out of life. –publisher.

What does it mean to live God in your everyday life? It means knowing and following God’s perfect plan for you as a young woman. Learn how to… grow close to God get along with your family and friends make the right kinds of choices become more like Jesus prepare for the future fulfill the desires of your heart As you read along, you’ll find yourself caught up in the exciting adventure of a lifetime—that of becoming a woman after God’s own heart! You’ll love the special “Heart Response” sections created just for you. And the practical “Things to Do Today” will help you in your desire to know and follow God. Includes new and updated content.

You might wonder, Why would I want to spend weeks studying seeds? Who really cares about seeds anyway besides gardeners? In this Bible study you will come to see that YOU are a gardener, continually sowing seeds by what you think, what you say, and what you do. And that seeds are also being sown into your life as well bringing exponential growth and fruit, some good, but some that need to be pulled out before they grow into weeds. This study of the seed will focus and expand your awareness of the Word of God, your actions, and even your own life as the potent life-giving seeds they are! Please check out Elizabeth’s other topical Bible studies also available on Amazon: Christ as Life Words Show me Your Glory Eyes to See

Women who desire to move onward and upward in their spiritual growth can do so with the help of this growth and study guide that builds upon the principles in Elizabeth’s dynamic new book A Woman’s High Calling. Using a quiet time calendar, practical exercises, and thought-provoking study questions, this guide will help readers take the 10 essentials for godly living to a deeper level and discover how they can¼ turn every task into an opportunity to glorify God place God at the center of every thought, word, and activity transform potentially negative situations into positive outcomes This handbook is designed to be used along with A Woman’s High Calling.

George’s popular guides have helped thousands of women not only mine the riches of God’s Word more deeply, but also grow more spiritually strong. Women can use this newest addition to the series alongside the corresponding book so they can take their next steps forward in spiritual growth.

The ability to really understandand care aboutthe feelings of another is a difficult attribute to develop. Thats where Empathy: I Know How You Feel! can help. Chock full of familiar situations and helpful hints, this book gives readers the tools they need to develop this important character strength.