Top 250 Books: #201-250

This companion book to the well-known Ball Home Canning Products has earned the nickname: "the bible of home preserving." Inside you'll find comprehensive safe canning and preserving directions, plus lists of required equipment and utensils.

Pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls "grit."

"Who am I becoming?" That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life."

Motivational expert Dr. David J. Schwartz presents a carefully designed program for getting the most out of your job, your relationships and family life, and your community.

From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.

When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. People from just about every walk of life--artists, students, corporate executives, architects, real estate agents, designers, engineers--have applied its revolutionary approach to problem solving.

Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, Abraham Verghese's long-awaited, masterful novel follows three generations of a Christian family in Kerala, South India, that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning.

Dr. Michael Greger explores the role of nutrition and lifestyle in long-term health, drawing on scientific research to discuss common chronic diseases and strategies that may help reduce health risks.

With its decades-long legacy of helping readers grasp the Bible's meaning, the NIV Study Bible embodies the mission of the NIV translation to be an accurate, readable, and clear guide into Scripture.

Bridge to Terabithia is a Newbery Medal-winner and was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book. This story of two friends, loss, and childhood grief has become a touchstone of children's literature.

Eleven-year-old Melody is not like most people. She can't walk. She can't talk. She can't write. All because she has cerebral palsy. But she also has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced.

First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house.

Adapted into the classic film Misery (1990).Paul Sheldon is a bestselling novelist who has finally met his number one fan. Her name is Annie Wilkes, and she is more than a rabid reader--she is Paul's nurse, tending his shattered body after an automobile accident. But she is also furious that the author has killed off her favorite character in his latest book.

In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget...or the courage to forgive.

Daniel Goleman's brilliant report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers startling new insight into our "two minds"--the rational and the emotional--and how they together shape our destiny.

All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. In Imagine Heaven, he compares more than one hundred gripping stories of near-death experiences to what Scripture says about our questions of Heaven.

This beloved children's classic about reclusive chocolate factory, its eccentric owner, and the five lucky kids who find the golden ticket in was first published in 1964. It would be adapted to a Gene Wilder-helmed musical film less than ten years later.

A modern classic that has sold millions of copies worldwide, Experiencing God is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach us how to develop a true relationship with the Creator.

The series that started HBO sensation, Heated Rivalry. It all starts here with Scott and Kip's steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.

From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth.

The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman's act of violence against her husband--and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

The New International Version (NIV) is the world's bestselling modern-English Bible translation--accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars.

A timeless allegory dramatizing the yearning of God's children to be led to new heights of love, joy, and victory.

Jeep goes splash! Jeep goes thud! Jeep goes deep in gooey mud! This proven winner for sharing and circle time will have your little ones giggling along.

This bestselling history examines the rise and fall of the Comanches and the dramatic story of Cynthia Ann Parker and her son Quanah Parker. S.C. Gwynne's account explores the clash of cultures that shaped the American West.

Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, it's a way of life. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Elaine Aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations

From bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a psychological thriller about obsession, secrets, and the risks people take in pursuit of love. As appearances begin to crack, the truth becomes far more dangerous than expected.

Stormie Omartian encourages readers to strengthen their marriages through prayer, sharing personal experiences and practical guidance for praying about key areas of a spouse's life and relationship.

Best-selling author, international speaker, chiropractor, and renowned researcher of epigenetics, quantum physics, and neuroscience, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares that you are not doomed by your genes and hardwired to be a certain way for the rest of your life.

In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed.

Featuring bright and vibrant illustrations, The Beginner's Bible offers the foundational building blocks of faith for young children while featuring easy to read, short, and simple bible stories of favorite figures.

Homegoing follows the parallel paths of these sisters and their descendants through eight generations: from the Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, from the American Civil War to Jazz Age Harlem.

Dr. Casey Means explores the connection between metabolic health and overall well-being, examining how everyday habits, nutrition, sleep, and movement may influence long-term health and energy levels.

With breathtaking pace and penetrating insight, Kristin Hannah's True Colors is a novel about sisters, vengeance, jealousy, betrayal--and ultimately, what it truly means to be a family.

In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, a girl faces prejudice and accusations of witchcraft in seventeenth-century Connecticut. A classic of historical fiction that continues to resonate across the generations.

For generations, Betty Crocker's Cookbook has been a trusted kitchen companion, offering approachable recipes, cooking techniques, and practical guidance for home cooks of all experience levels.

When fifteen-year-old Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian.

Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it's done. Her six-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents.

Learn how to overcome anxiety, self-doubt & self-sabotage without needing to rely on motivation or willpower. In this book, you'll discover the root cause of all psychological and emotional suffering and how to achieve freedom of mind to effortlessly create the life you've always wanted to live.

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words--Let Them--will set you free.

In her trademark commanding and lucid language, hooks explores the ways ideas about women and love were changed by the feminist movement, by women's full participation in the workforce, and by the culture of self-help, and reveals how women of all ages can bring love into every aspect of their lives, for all the years of their lives.

Mike Mulligan and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, have spent years helping build America. When newer machines threaten to replace them, the pair take on one final job to prove what they can do. Virginia Lee Burton's classic picture book celebrates friendship, determination, and ingenuity.

An excellent reference for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Constitution, these essays were written and published anonymously in New York newspapers during the years 1787 and 1788 by three of the Constitution's framers and ratifiers: Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.

The new Annotated is a complete revision of Oxford's classic study Bible, and the first such resource to incorporate the full text of the acclaimed New Revised Standard Version Bible.

The first volume in the Border Trilogy, All the Pretty Horses is the tale of John Grady Cole, who at sixteen finds himself at the end of a long line of Texas ranchers, cut off from the only life he has ever imagined for himself.

This is a book you READ ALOUD to find out just how smart your tongue is. The first time you read it, don't go fast This Fox is a tricky fox. He'll try to get your tongue in trouble.

Originally published in 1949, Joseph Campbell's classic cross-cultural study of the hero's journey has inspired millions and opened up new areas of research and exploration. Examining heroic myths in the light of modern psychology, it considers not only the patterns and stages of mythology but also its relevance to our lives today--and to the life of any person seeking a fully realized existence.

Step back into the boundless imagination of childhood with this cherished collection by Robert Louis Stevenson. His poems transform shadows into playful companions, toy boats into mighty vessels, and everyday moments into grand adventures.

France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.