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A celebration of evolving taste, told through the stories behind 250 objects sold by the world's leading auction house

Founded in London in 1766, Christie's is one of the most important auction houses in the world. During its history, Christie's has sold masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Vincent van Gogh, often at record-breaking prices; and, away from the world of art, the personal possessions of such well-known figures as Napoleon Bonaparte, Marilyn Monroe, Yves Saint Laurent, and Princess Diana.

From furniture to...

Children need to be taught the importance of stewardship at a young age, but giving them financial advice that's too complex can overwhelm and discourage them.

In "Money Matters for Kids," financial author and teacher Larry Burkett provides fun and creative tools to help children understand and apply the biblical concept of stewardship. It contains jokes, puzzles, and other fun activities and exercises that make it easy for parents to teach children godly money-management principles.

The time has come for children to know that all we have has been given to us by God and belongs to him....

Have you ever. . .? -Thought you were going to die? (When? Where? What brought you through it? - Been a teacher's pet? (What grade? How did you feel?) - Had a miracle happen to you? (What happened? Who did you tell?) - Said something you didn't mean just to be polite? (Why did you do it? What situation would cause you to do it again?) Inside are 442 more zingers like these, that nudge your kids' memories and get them talking -- perfect for launching small-group discussion, building community, getting a laugh and triggering hard thinking about situations and people that matter most to...

Take an exclusive look inside the Oval Office?from an unlikely perspective. As a black conservative, Ron Christie has often taken the road less traveled. And now, he carries readers along with him on his unique, illuminating journey through the hallowed halls of the West Wing and into the sacred chamber of the Oval Office, as he shows the real workings inside one of the most secretive administrations ever: the White House of George W. Bush.

• Who really makes the big policy decisions?
• How do Republicans view the black community?
• What went on behind closed doors...

It is the second year Grandpa and Grandma Christie have invited five of their grandchildren to spend summer vacation on their cattle ranch.

In this second volume the children have adventures involving a forest fire, the rescue of three frightened runaway children, discovery of a mysterious Indian in a cave, finding gold, and the excitement of riding their horses in a parade, with a surprise ending.

As with the first book, there is laughter, sadness, joy, fear, and excitement. Love,...