Shadow Books

Sharon Mignerey has woven a wonderful, suspenseful tale of two souls haunted by past mistakes. Brian's life is quickly spinning out of control as glaucoma steals away his eyesight. Angela is being stalked by the man responsible for sending her to prison. It will take love, faith, and prayer for them to accept each other's mistakes in order to deal with those who are set on ruining their lives. Mignerey does an exceptionally fine job of having the reader experience the heart-wrenching reality of losing one's eyesight, then ups the tension when Brian, completely blind, confronts the man threatening Angela. A good, solid read whose ending warms the heart. You truly can't help but smile at the end.

From the Ashes is an entertaining read with a wonderfully sympathetic hero, a troubled heroine that anyone would root for, and a satisfying ending. I wish I'd read the first book in the series before this but #2 stood on its own as a strong story.

This is a great book! A great gift idea. Very neatly organized and easy to read. Compact, and loads of fun with younger kids.

It thought that it was absolutly fabulous I would recommend it to everyone who likes shadow puppets and who likes making them it is wonderful. I dont know who would make such a good book it taught me how to do peoples faces and everything it is so cool

This was a great book. I bought it looking for a good read. And it was SICK! I agree with the first dude he said it was kind of like LOR. Go out and buy it.

This book was one of the best that I have read in 2005. A mixture of LOTR and Hitchikers guide to the galaxy, this book keeps you glued from page one all the way to the end. A definate MUST buy!!

His dramatic use of light - often placing the source of illumination within the picture - enchants, conveying a sense of serenity, calm.

The works of La Tour, apotheoses of seventeenth century French classicism, are unified in remarkable composition by warm, rich colors and placement of light. His body of paintings, rendered with brilliant luminosity, are unforgettable. So is this magnificent monograph by College de France professor and specialist in seventeenth century art, Jacques Thuillier.

A lushly beautiful volume, Georges De La Tour, holds over 300 stunning illustrations and a comprehensive catalogue of works. Both art historians and aficionados will delight in the flawlessly reproduced full-color double-page illustrations that remind one of the artist's deft touch and draftsman's skill.

A tribute to La Tour is long overdue, but worth the wait when the end reward is this work of impeccable scholarship and illustration.

Excellent printing, great selection of works with close-ups of most. I use mine as a painting reference when I can't get to the Met. If you are a painter and like Sargent or Valasquez, then you should own this book.

Beautifully written, this book captures an alien mystique that is humanity at its best and worst. All of the alien worlds come together with her finest characters from her earlier books. My greatest compliment to this book is that it can be read individually without the need to read the other books in the series. (although I would hate to miss those.) However, I have waited six years for the sequel that is promised in the last chapters of the book in an unresolved relationship. Perhaps, that to, is humanity at its best and worst.

All of Franklins best character are swept together in a tale of mind boggling magnitude. What begins as Quine Hambly's curiosity about aliens escalates into Jase Slied's inquisition against Network. But humanities ambitions could carry a terible price. For, the healer marrach knows that the stars have begun to bleed, and the Ghost shadow may destroy all universes.

'Ghosts' offers new insights into Andersonville

By Kenneth H. Thomas Jr.
For the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 11/26/06

Robert Scott Davis, noted historian and genealogist of numerous works on Georgia history, is the author of "Ghosts and Shadows of Andersonville: Essays on the Secret Social Histories of America's Deadliest Prison."

The story of the Civil War prison in South Georgia's Sumter County is well-known. In this new work, Davis sheds light on many aspects of the Andersonville prison that were either muddled or overlooked by previous writers, with special emphasis on the histories and biographies of many people associated with the prison.

In one chapter, Davis discusses the various escapes from the prison, how they are documented and who actually did escape. He devotes another chapter to the photographer Andrew J. Riddle and his life and association with the prison. He discusses the women who are recorded there. Included are many stories, a selected bibliography, appendices, and detailed footnotes.

Davis shows that just when you think everything has been written on a subject, a really determined, expert researcher can always find something more. This book is a must for all Civil War and Georgia history collections.

Historian Robert S. Davis presents Ghosts and Shadows of Andersonville: Essays on the Secret Social Histories of America's Deadliest Prison, an in-depth scrutiny that openly dispels commonly held misperceptions about the so-called "American Death Camp" of the Confederate prison of Andersonville, and the trial of its most famous figure, Captain Henry Wirz. Focusing keenly on the lives of Americans connected to Andersonville prison before and during the Civil War, Ghosts and Shadows of Andersonville does not minimize or excuse the starvation, mistreatment, and fatalities of the prison but simultaneously counters accusations of deliberate extermination with evidence that the prison also served as a hospital, and that the guards suffered from malnutrition and starvation as surely as the prisoners. A balanced scrutiny of a dark place in America's past, that draws heavily and directly from letters, journals, articles and other primary sources to present its case.

This is a perfect book to pick up when you need a spiritual boost. Each time I read a section/chapter, I learn and feel so much about my Savior. The way these authors share their testimony and feelings about Christ is so clear and wonderful. Their words hit me deep down and I can actually imagine the scenes they are describing about the Savior's life and his love for us. Reading about their feelings and experiences helps me to conform my life more to the will of the Savior because I can feel the spirit deep in my soul. I just feel really good every time I sit down and read a few chapters. Especially when I start wondering why I'm having a problem or a challenge, reading a chapter in this book reminds me of how much Jesus Christ went through and his willingness to do that for me, and all of mankind. I recommend this book for everyone who is a Christian.

"Without the Resurrection, the gospel of Jesus Christ becomes a litany of wise sayings and seemingly unexplainable miracles-but sayings and miracles with no ultimate triumph. No, the ultimate triumph is in the ultimate miracle: for the first time in the history of mankind, one who was dead raised himself into living immortality. He was the Son of God, the Son of our immortal Father in Heaven, and his triumph over physical and spiritual death is the good news every Christian tongue should speak."

--Howard W. Hunter, page 84.

This is my new favorite book. I hope it starts appearing at baptisms, confirmations, ordinations, farewells, and in Christmas stockings.

As Joseph Smith taught, the atonement is the central doctrine, with all other things being mere appendages (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 121). This book, then, focuses us on this one thing that matters most. This book has selections from both the prophets and the scholars.

Contributors include Presidents Howard W. Hunter, John Taylor, and Bruce R. McConkie. In fact the first entry is by Joseph Fielding Smith, so it starts out on the right foot. But other contributors are Chieko Okazaki, Sheri Dew, and Ardeth Kapp, so we have the distaff adding testimony. There are even quotes by Hugh Nibley, Gerald Lund, and it also has Steven Robinson's "Parable of the Bicycle," so all the bases are covered.

Also included are Orson F. Whitney's, and Melvin J. Ballard's visions of the Savior

Two criticisms: There is no index, just a table of contents, and they missed Joseph Smith's quote that I alluded to earlier. The first is forgivable, the second isn't. They also missed Lorenzo Snow's, David O. McKay's and David B. Haight's visions of the Savior (Ensign, Nov. 1989). People at Desert Book can e-mail me for more comments.

This is not a "brass-knuckles" doctrinal treatise, but a soft, reassuring testimony of Christ and how His atonement applies in our lives. Indeed, this book provides a great way to buttress talks, testimonies, and lessons with verifiable and reliable statements on the Savior.

I have nothing but raves about the packaging. The book is both informative and beautiful. The profound picture fix the passion and emotion associated with Christ's life. Philosopher Adam Smith pointed out in his "Theory on Moral Sentiments" that sight was the key to moral feelings, and they have capitalized on our capacity to feel by sight.

This book provides a great overview of the Atonement from many authors and many points of view. All of these testimonial arrows hit their target, which is our heart and our mind.

This book is a lovely addition to my Christmas collection. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and the story is touching without being sappy. I read it to a group of 12-year olds and they were mesmerized. The CD is also good - a nice addition and reinforcement to the message of the story.

This Christmas book of the journey to Bethlehem touched my heart. Christmas is a time of giving, not extravagantly, but giving what comes from the heart... The beautiful illustrations, music and message that will brighten anyone's Christmas.

This insightful book has changed the way I view suffering in the world. I have great peace and hope now, knowing that my God is just, loving, and always good, and being able to see that in the scriptures and in life. The author, Brian Morley shares personal testimony to enrich the philosophical and biblical proof he presents. Despite his personal experiences, Dr. Morley remains objective. I recommend this book to anyone searching for truth and answers in this sometimes miserable world.

A surprisingly easy-to-read book on pain and evil, God in the Shadows, skillfully sheds light on every imaginable aspect of this difficult topic. Dr. Morley, professor of Philosophy and Bible at The Masters College, gently encourages Christians of all levels to understand and prepare for the opportunities God uses to display His character. Interestingly, Dr. Morley argues for the benefits of the inevitable difficulties that are a part of the world this side of heaven. This exceptional work from a deep thinker sheds light on this complex subject with insight and grace. Building on close to twenty years of teaching on the problem of evil and a loving God, he carefully explains the constructs that usually bog down a reader on this topic. God in the Shadows is comprehensive without dragging, which is accomplished partly through the inclusion of numerous personal illustrations. Although many chapters of the book can stand alone, by reading the entire book, a bigger picture is built that is worth the time invested concluding with a wonderful summary section at the end. Dr. Morley could have turned out a brilliant and technical work that perhaps, many of us would not have understood. Thankfully, that's not the case. Dr. Morley gives us a gift that is not only readable, but wonderfully helpful and practical. Remarkably, by the end of the book the reader is saying "praise God that His plan was to work through a fallen world!"

I enjoyed this book immensely. Sheri Dew has a writing style that makes you feel like you are having a heart to heart conversation with her. I was so inspired by her words, her choice of scriptures to teach insightful concepts, and quotes from church leaders. I actually took notes while reading this book! It made me want to be a better person and I plan to read it again and again.

I listened to this talk during my commute. I found it inspirational and refreshing. Sheri is so honest. She laughs at herself and shares her life. She also knows God and His plan for her. She encourages everyone to seek the same. Serious subject but she is delightful and fun.