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She Said Yes
The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall
by Misty Bernall
"One of the most gripping stories to come out of the shooting at Columbine High School" is told in the acclaimed national bestseller that illuminates the most remarkable aspect of 17-year-old Cassie Bernall's tragic death: her life. She Said Yes is an "intense and fascinating memoir" (Publishers Weekly) of an ordinary teenager growing up in suburban Colorado, faced -- as all teenagers are -- with... (more)
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The Bible (English Standard Version)
by Crossway Bibles
The ESV Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way. Combining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published. The ESV Study Bible features more than 2,750 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources, including completely new notes, full-color maps, illustrations,... (more)
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Jesus Freaks
Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus: The Ultimate Jesus Freaks
by dc Talk
Spend Today As If It Were Your Last For those who’ve read Jesus Freaks, this book is the next step. Focusing on life application, the book features practical ideas for putting faith to work, challenging questions for deepening your life, and readings that will help you sustain your passion.
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Tortured for Christ
by Richard Wurmbrand
This classic story of amazing faith in shocking circumstances has been updated for a new generation. Its message remains urgent and relevant: thousands of Christians are still persecuted and tortured around the world today, suffering solely for their belief in Jesus Christ. Richard Wurmbrand endured months of solitary confinement, years of periodic physical torture, constant suffering from hunger and cold, the... (more)
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Through Gates of Splendor
by Elisabeth Elliot
The unforgettable true story of five men who braved Auca lances. This edition includes a follow-up chapter that will give readers a unique perspective.
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A Man For All Seasons
by Robert Bolt
The classic play about Sir Thomas More, the Lord chancellor who refused to compromise and was executed by Henry VIII.
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Foxe's Book of Martyrs: An Edition for the People
by John Foxe
Classic literature by famous Christian authors. Each book is richly detailed in an upscale package, uniquely designed for gift-giving and for collecting a personal classic library. Foxe's Book of Martyrs is a record of the protestant martyrs, beginning with Stephen and ending during the reign of Queen Mary. Foxe was an educated martyrologist and was, himself, on the run from persecution for a period of his... (more)
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The Heavenly Man
The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun
by Paul Hattaway
A dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. (20040603)
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Live Like a Jesus Freak
by DC Talk
Spend Today As If It Were Your Last For those who’ve read Jesus Freaks, this book is the next step. Focusing on life application, the book features practical ideas for putting faith to work, challenging questions for deepening your life, and readings that will help you sustain your passion.
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Final Quest: Book 3
The Torch and the Sword
by Rick Joyner
The Torch and the Sword is the long-awaited sequel to The Final Quest and The Call. This book continues the message that began in The Final Quest and continued in The Call. It is a call to live the greatest adventure, for the noblest of purposes. It is not for the faint of heart, but for those who desire to live as true knights of the cross, refusing to retreat before the great darkness of our times. It is for... (more)
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Sisters Who Would Be Queen
by Leanda De Lisle
Mary, Katherine, and Jane Grey–sisters whose mere existence nearly toppled a kingdom and altered a nation’s destiny–are the captivating subjects of Leanda de Lisle’s new book. The Sisters Who Would Be Queen breathes fresh life into these three young women, who were victimized in the notoriously vicious Tudor power struggle and whose heirs would otherwise probably be ruling England today. Born into aristocracy,... (more)
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Hearts of Fire: Eight Women in the Underground Church and Their Stories of Costly Faith
by The Voice of the Martyrs
Eight women from eight very different backgrounds. Yet the struggles they each faced rang with eerie similarity. These courageous women from across the globe--Pakistan, India, Romania, Former Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia--shared similar experiences of hardship, subjugation, and persecution, all because of their faith in Christ. Yet all of these women have emerged from adversity as leaders and... (more)
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Rachel's Tears
The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott
by Beth Nimmo, Steve Rabey, Darrell Scott
The Columbine tragedy in April 1999 pierced the heart of our country. In December 1999, we learned that the teenage killers specifically targeted Rachel Scott and mocked her Christian faith on their chilling, homemade videotapes. Rachel Scott died for her faith. Now her parents talk about Rachel's life and how they have found meaning in their daughter's martyrdom in the aftermath of the school shooting. ... (more)
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Here I Am, Lord
The Letters And Writings of Ita Ford
by Ita Ford, Jeanne Evans
"The reasons why so many people are being killed are quite complicated, yet there are some clear, simple strands. One is that many people have found a meaning to live, to sacrifice, struggle, and even die. And whether their life spans sixteen years, sixty, or ninety, for them their life has had a purpose. In many ways, they are fortunate people."
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Pilgrim Aflame
by Myron S. Augsburger
Myron S. Augsburger's story of 16th-century Anabaptists Michael and Margaretha Sattler who paid the ultimate price for their faith in and obedience to Jesus Christ. 292 pages.Michael Sattler, prior of a Benedictine monastery, converted under the impact of Luther's reforming, convicted of the existential character of faith, joined the emerging "free church" movement. He helped the "radicals" achieve a... (more)
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The Bible (King James Version)
Arguably the most printed book in history, The King James Version of the Bible was a landmark that changed the world. The translation name is used differently in different areas of the world and, except for the UK, has moved into full open copyright status. In the UK, Parliament still holds the copyright. Authorized King James Version is a translation of the Bible, first published in 1611.King James... (more)
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My Life Is a Weapon: A Modern History of Suicide Bombing
by Christoph Reuter
What kind of people are suicide bombers? How do they justify their actions? In this meticulously researched and sensitively written book, journalist Christoph Reuter argues that popular views of these young men and women--as crazed fanatics or brainwashed automatons--fall short of the mark. In many cases these modern-day martyrs are well-educated young adults who turn themselves into human bombs willingly and... (more)
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Witnesses to the Kingdom
The Martyrs of El Salvador and the Crucified Peoples
by Jon Sobrino
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Forget Not Love: The Passion of Maximilian Kolbe
by André Frossard
The famous French author's unique writing style captivates the reader with the heroic story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a modern apostle of Catholic evangelization, Marian spirituality, and a martyr of charity. With the encouragement of Pope John Paul II, Frossard chronicles the dramatic life of this Polish Franciscan who volunteered to die in place of a fellow prisoner in Auschwitz.
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Martyrdom and Noble Death: Selected Texts from Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian Antiquity (The Context of Early Christianity)
by J. W. van Henten
This volume explores the fascinating phenomenon of noble death through pagan, Jewish and Christian sources. Today's society is uncomfortable with death, and willingly submitting to a violent and ostentatious death in public is seen as particularly shocking and unusual. Yet classical sources give a different view, with public self-sacrifice often being applauded. The Romans admired a heroic end in the battlefield... (more)

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