John Winston Books

Beyond any doubt, reading this particular presentation of the Bible was the single-most important influence upon my life from the time of my youth. With the passage of time it is now a very old book, but I have never seen a fuller, more complete re-telling of the Bible done by anyone else, and it certainly beats all of the more "modern" "versions" of "Children's Bibles" that we have available today hands-down. If our nation's youth were to re-discover this book today, it would certainly have a profound effect on the next generation. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

While this classic work borders on the "alternate history" form of Sci-Fi, it has an informed foundation due to the caliber of the writers in this anthology. Entertaining and informative. The inclusion of an essay by Winston Churchill is a bonus.

The book arrived in the shape advertised and very promptly. I would use and recommend this vendor.

subtitled: subt: Broiling, Baking, Steaming, Deep-fat Frying, Sauteing, Poaching, and Sauces. If this renowned chef +trainer left out anything, I can't say [grin]
Here is a simplified step-by-step course in cooking as it is given in his famous school, by one of America's great chefs. cr.1979; pp.80 [incl. Index] wire-spiral bound for ease of reference and use directly in the kitchen or outdoors at the grill. Highly recommended!
caution! fish not included! Catch yer own!

A society under stress must change or be destroyed. A pre-columbian Native American village in the Southwest has endured many years of drought and has reached its breaking point. Will the external forces of nature or the internal strife of the people be the hammer that shatters the village? This question is explored through the eyes of a boy, named Salt in the language of his people. Salt survives the machinations of a powerful member of his tribe, then begins a quest to find salvation for his people. Ostensibly a novel for young adults, Runner in the Sun presents a complex metaphor to explore the forces of societal change within a familiar hero-quest plot. The story seems simple but has rich soil in which anthropological and linguistic fruit may grow. Even the boy's name, Salt, carries metaphorical depth. As the village's water evaporates in drought, what is left is the people's true essence--the minerals the water carried. D'Arcy McNickle's lifelong focus on the shape of Indian society and its relationship to its surrounding world are expressed in the mythic context of Runner in the Sun (which is also a plain good read, too).

I have a first edition of The Laughton Story in absolutely pristine condition. It is a wonderful story of the world's foremost actor or storyteller, as he likes to think of himself. For Charles Laughton fans, this book is a must. Immensely enjoyable!

Book contains the results of exhaustive philosophical discussions, in person, with over 600 lawyers, including the President of the United States,Judges,Senators, Congressmen, and other Officials---All answers are based on the question:"What is the best evidence as to whether there is a hereafter or not?"..
The book also contains a discussion of "Assurance of Immortality" by Gilbert T. Rowe,D.D.,S.T.D., Littt.D.-Professor of Theology in Duke University...Being that the writer was an Attorney-at-Law from the Buffalo,NY area, many of the inquiries are from within New York State area...An Interesting book of that era...A shame that it is out-of-print these days...

"Each new book of John Westerhoff's cements my belief that he is one today's prophets. This latest work is an exciting synthesis of family, story, ritual, and church that shows us what we can be as a people of God when we integrate our ministries. I highly recommend it for all in parish ministry who are trying to put it all together and create the living faith community for which we yearn." -- Delores Curran (from the back cover of the book)

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Miranda

Written by John L. Cowart

Published by Scythe Publications Inc. of Nashville, TN in 1996.

It would be easy to start dreaming of what the world would be like toward the end of the 21st century. Space travel, fancy gadgets to help people function in low gravity environments, and alien forces would probably float through our imaginations. But, what about the forces within our own hearts? How will people treat one another in the year 2085? Even more importantly, how will the children of God stay faithful amidst the technologically sophisticated and in the face of severe persecution?

Easy to ponder, yet it is quite another matter to take pen in hand and put it all down on paper with a Christ-centered focus. Perhaps this difficulty of creating good science fiction from a Christian perspective is one reason that so little of it is now available. John Cowart has accepted the challenge with Miranda. The suspenseful conclusion of each chapter makes it hard to put down and the end of the book offers an unexpected conclusion that will cause you to re-examine the strength of your own faith.

Miranda is a space colony/mining camp on one of the moons of Uranus, toward the edge of our solar system. A Pulitzer Prize winning reporter for the New York Times takes a special assignment to report on life in deep space. Little does he know the deep trouble he will find there. Yet, he and his companions discover that God can even use deep space to deepen one's faith when he trusts the Lord with his whole heart.

I am always looking for principles to live by in the books I read. I will share one from this title and that is the lesson of forgiveness. Do you remember how Christ distinguished believers and non-believers as recorded in Matthew 5:43ff? One of the ways to tell a child of God from a child of the world is by the love they have for people who are not easy to love, like the ones trying to hurt them. Forgiveness is the mo! st effective way to see the power of love overcome the power of evil. There is a gripping testimony, toward the end of Miranda, as a persecuted believer extends forgiveness to those who had inflicted such pain and sorrow upon her own life and that of her friends but her husband, a non-believer, could only extend anger and hatred. I am not saying that this is easy, but Christ would not have taught us to forgive our enemies nor exemplified it from the Cross if we were not to practice it in our own lives, even if our life is "out of this world", on a place like Miranda.

I recommend this title for any science fiction fan, especially for those who want to have a deeper walk of faith.

The author gives a fine study of the manner in which humans have waged war from the begining of recorded history to the present day. Note this was published in 1981. This is actually two books. One is Mr. Keegan's concise text, & the other is Mr. Darracott's fine illustrations & drawings, some two hundred of them.

The theme of war is intruigingly divided into topics rather than chronological order. The authors have shown that in an odd way, war has steadily become more civilized. While at the same time expressing great regret that civilians are now often considered legitimate targets. Actually, this book was worth the price just for the illustrations & glossary. From the excavation of Jericho to the end of the Swiss pikemen at Marignano in 1515, to the Vietnam war.

Every chapter has facts that every student of military history should know. Ch1: "Peace & Prelude," despite mans noblest attempts to abolish war, it appears to be an aspect of the human condition. Ch2: "Outbreak," war was once considered an enterprise to be used only after every other means of persuasion had been tried. CH3: "Heroes & Leaders," the heroic code has inspired & intruiged men since the begining of time. Thus, the modern complexities of war still include personal risk taking, & ardent leadership remain crucial to waging war. Ch4: "Campaigns," the cycle of war once governed by the seasons.

But, the passing of time brought a myriad of inventions that made war a year round business. As in the conquest of nature & the elements. Ch5: "Sieges," to take shelter in times of war is instinctual. Wherever geography & food was available, strongholds were built. Thus, despite the sophistication of offfensive war, the value of fixed defences has remained paramount. Ch6: "Battles," when societies combine authority & logistics with an urge for new lands the stage is set.

Victory usually goes to the side with superior technology & organizational skills. Ch7: "Armageddon," death in battle is seldom glorius, it is usually terrifying & lonely. Therefore, whatever solace memorials provide, the horrors of war equals a litany of carnage. Ch8: "Surrender & Aftermath," the most dangerous moments in war is the end when one side surrenders. This final act of blind trust in the face of ones enemy is what the losing side fears most. The actual rituals of surrender remain universal. Today, with the myriad number of super weapons, visions of the aftermath hopefully oblige a sober agreement never to go to war again. Lets hope the latter becomes reality.