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"Having survived the harshness of their first year in the far Northwest, Elizabeth and Wynn, her Royal Canadian Mountie, are now challenged by a crushing disappointment. Will their love for each other, hope for the future, and their faith in God carry them through?"--Provided by publisher.

Beth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father's wealth provides. Now she is about to leave it all behind to accept a teaching position in the rugged foothills of western Canada, resolved to put her trust in God and bravely face any challenges that come her way. But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than Beth had feared. And as she works to make a difference...

When Beth Thatcher returns to Coal Valley, she has much to be excited about. She anticipates Jarrick's proposal of marriage and perhaps a spring wedding. The mine is expanding, and there are more schoolchildren than ever. But the town's rapid growth brings many challenges. A second teacher is assigned, and Beth finds herself going head-to-head with a very different philosophy of education--one that dismisses religion and rejects God. Fearful for the...

Abigail ushers in a new era by bringing the latest technology to Hope Valley, while Elizabeth juggles her responsibilities to her students and home life. Meanwhile, a new saloon owner tries to impress the town with a grand reopening but meets his match with Elizabeth, who is immune to his charms. Rosemary sees a potential romance which she takes upon herself to foster.

An entirely updated edition of the classic bestselling regional bird field guide from National Geographic, covering the western U.S. and Canada, including Hawaii. Birdwatchers from the Rockies west will find nearly 1,000 species in this user-friendly guide, with all new text, updated art, and data-driven maps

When young Emily Evans had felt God's call to start a church in a pioneer settlement, she never dreamed it would mean going alone. With over 7 million Oke books sold, this book is another memorable story in the Oke tradition.

A young boy becomes an indentured servant in 19th century Prussia after his father is wrongly accused of theft and sent to prison. In an attempt to flee the country and reunite with his father, Lukas escapes to America by befriending a young Baroness named Ursula. Upon arriving in America, Lukas and Ursula set off on a perilous journey to see their families reunited once again.

"From one of our most beloved, respected writers on Canada's past: a visionary yet rip-roaringly entertaining tale of the last years of the Canadian West. In 1885 in what we now call Canada, two significant things happened: the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway and Louis Riel, Metis leader, was executed for treason. Today, these events are seen as defining the early development of the "Dominion"--And indeed they were signs that...