Geoff Benge

Jim y Pete se dieron media vuelta y vieron a los aucas blandiendo sus mortferas lanzas, corriendo detrs de Nate, Ed y Roger. Jim permaneci al borde del ro con la mano en la pistola. Deba defenderse? Conoca la respuesta de antemano. Todos ellos se haban prometido no salvarse a costa de matar a los que haban ido a buscar en el nombre de Jess. Jim Elliot y sus colaboradores protagonizaron un acto herico en la selva del Ecuador. Dcadas ms tarde, aquel dramtico acontecimiento sigue desafiando e inspirando a innumerables personas a seguir su ejemplo. (1927-1956)

George Mller confi en Dios de una manera plena y poco frecuente. Su fe y su generosidad establecieron un modelo de vida para los cristianos de todas las generaciones. Sustained by God's provision, George Mller's vision of caring for orphans grew to five large homes that ultimately over ten thousand children would call home (1805-1898).

Thomas Edison: Inspiration and Hard Work details Edison's rise from humble beginnings and his unceasing struggle to overcome obstacles. His genius and investigative methods shaped the future and continue to influence new generations. With only three months of formal education, Thomas Edison grew up to be one of the most successful inventors of all time. Applying scientific principles to practical use, he produced scores of inventions and held over 1,300 patents, from improvements on the telegraph and phonograph to the development of the incandescent lamp and a whole system for distributing electricity. This book is part of the Heroes of History series of biographies that are told in an engaging narrative format.

Although born into a devout Christian family, Clarence Jones wasn't interested in religion. It was this Midwesterner's ear for music that led him to play trombone at Chicago's Moody Church, where he gave his life to Christ and volunteered for mission work. Clarence's work began in Chicago, where he helped pioneer something unheard of-Christian radio broadcasts. Soon God called Clarence to "go south with radio." Led to Ecuador, Clarence worked unswervingly to co-found Radio HCJB and the World Radio Missionary Fellowship. His legacy of broadcasting the gospel to the ends of the earth soars on the airwaves today.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Storybook Life details the life and adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, a pioneer, teacher, farmer's wife and storyteller. She experienced one of the most exciting times in American history, a history that this gifted writer brought to life for millions and preserved for generations to come. From the big woods of Wisconsin to the Indian country of the Great Plains, Laura would grow up to witness firsthand the rapid transformation of the West as pioneers and covered wagons gave way to farms, towns, and railroads. This book is part of the Heroes of History series of biographies that are told in an engaging narrative format.

This popular series chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. Entire families will treasure each outstanding biography for years to come.