Hugs communicate so much -- and they're especially important for the hurting. hugs express understanding, empathy, commitment, and a passing of strength from one to another. Every hurting person needs to feel the comfort and warmth that flows through a hug.

The pages of this very special book are filled with all kinds of hugs that are written to strengthen the heart of the hurting. Whether it's a warm, encouraging story by John William Smith, an inspirational quote by a well-known person, a powerful, personalized Scripture by LeAnn Weiss, or one of the many inspirational messages by an...

Trained as a public school teacher, John Smith discusses the fundamentals of successful teaching covering such subjects as discipline in the classroom, use of activities, how to use questions in teaching, preparing effective lesson plans, etc. This excellent book is ideal for both private study to improve oneself in the teaching of children's Bible classes and as a textbook for teacher training.

Originally published in 1859, as the fourth edition of a 1660 original, this book contains the text of the Select Discourses of the theologian John Smith. Smith covers a variety of religious topics in these essays, including superstition, atheism and the existence and nature of God. The text is edited by Henry Griffin Williams, and includes a biography of Smith as read at his funeral by Symon Patrick, later Bishop of Ely. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Smith's writings.