Journals Books

I purchased this journal for my niece that loves cats. It is ADORABLE!

She is 14 and loves it! Her sisters (12 & 10) love it too, so I guess I will be buying more. :-)

Items in this product line are difficult to obtain. The designs are tres femme, for the feline writer who knows her thoughts are worth production.

Love the variety of cover pictures. Plenty of paper as well. Love to use at work.

This journal is very cute! From the glittery cover to the pretty pink pages. A little kitty sits on the bottom of each pink page, and the cover is glittery, colorful, and cute! I wourld certainly recommend this journal, although it is bright, it's still simple!

There is no question that Colonel Kingseed has captured the spirit and essance of Capt. Joe Dawson and has provided the reader with personal insights that are properly spaced to elevate this book to one of the best books written on World War II. Every American should read this book and give thanks to men like Joe Dawson and his company of men that gave more than any of us who were not there, cannot even remotely appreciate their achievments.
It is also a credit to Colonel Kingseed that he had the foresight to see the importance of having this story told and get permission from Capt. Dawson to publish some very personal letters to his family for all of us to read. The eloquence that Dawson was able to write in some of the most trying times during the war could be the best memoir that I have read!
With the quality of this book now available for all to read, I cannot wait until the Major Winters book is released.

This book is a splendid addition to the library of anyone interested in World War II. Joe Dawson was an inspiring member of "The Greatest Generation" and his story is vividly told here in his own words and the descriptions of Cole Kingseed.

The letters Dawson sent home reveal the tremendous strains and demands placed on a small unit infantry commander. In "From Omaha Beach to Dawson's Ridge" we find a courageous, reflective and compassionate young soldier from Texas who reacts quickly, professionally and humanely under the most adverse and crucial conditions.

The First Infantry Division was constantly thrust into intense fighting and harrowing situations. Dawson shares his most personal thoughts before and after the Big Red One's engagements from North Africa, Sicily, Normandy and the bloody road to Germany. Kingseed adds key perspective along the way.

Joe Dawson's hunger for mail from home should encourage anyone who has a loved on in harm's way to pick up a pen and start writing to them now.

This country has truly been blessed by the likes of so many wonderful veterans like Joe Dawson and so many other brave World War II veterans. We are fortunate that Cole Kingseed discovered and published this treasure from Joe Dawson. I can't wait to read Kingseed's forthcoming book written with Dick Winters of "Band of Brothers" fame.

Capt. Dawson was was the company CO of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Regimental Combat Team, of the Big Red One. He went into Omaha Beach at H-Hour, D-Day. He was the first off of his LCVP, followed by his communications sergeant and his company clerk. Then an artillery shell struck the boat, wiping out the remaining thirty-three men. That was Omaha.

Of course they didn't land where they intended, but began the war where they landed. They were among the first ashore, among the first to move off the beach, among the first to scale the ridge behind the beach and start cleaning out the German defenders firing down on the beach. They fought across France and into Germany.

Five months later Company G spent thirty nine days defending a ridge along the outskirts of Eilendorf, Germany that has gone down in the history of the Big Red One as Dawson's Ridge.

This book was put together by Col. CC Kingseed, former chief of military history at West Point, from the letters Capt. Dawson wrote home. It is a tale of the very best of small unit leadership.

This is a well written memoir with excerpts from letters home and a wealth of information about the combat experiences of Captain Dawson. He was very articulate and had a keen eye for observing the details and emotional struggles around him (as well as his own inner moral struggles with the war he was fighting). If you're looking for remembrances of D-Day and the fighting in Normandy, as well as a part of the campaign in N.W. Europe that has not previously been published, I highly recommend this book.

an excellent book written by one of the greatest preachers of all time; if you are a fan of the early evangelical movement or just want to understand it better this book is for you.

This book is absolutely priceless on several levels. First of all, we have Whitefield's daily journals covering the prime years of his life and the ones that go right the heart of the Great Awakening, the series of transatlantic revivals that took place from 1735-1745. You read of the powerful movings of the Spirit through his preaching, the tremendous response of the multitudes, and the fascinating one on one conversations Whitefield had with seekers and cynics. It is a fantastic document validating all of the things that transpired during those years of religious fervor.

The journals are also a valuable resource on Whitefield's personal life: His heartaches, his concerns, his desire to build a schoolhouse for blacks, his desire to see kids come to Christ, and his heartfelt gratitude for those who gave him room and board.

We read of his friendships with Ben Franklin, Jonathan and Sara Edwards, Gilbert Tennant and William Tennant, and many others. We read of his almost workaholic tendencies, his frequent bouts of weakness and illness, and his desire to live a hundred lives of service for Christ.

May I also add how impressed I was with how Whitefield's writing style is so saturated in scripture. Reading his journal was almost like reading an extension of the book of Acts!

The book starts out with his own life story and conversion testimony, and then goes right into the Great Awakening years. Buy this book and be enthralled at how God worked in Whitefield's life, and be encouraged with what God can do in your life.

This book contains Rev. George Whitefields letters from the year 1737 through 1741. Origonally published in the 1700's, this is an accurate reprint of the origonal. Written in the old english language, this ends up not being a hinderance, but an asset, as you concentrate on the words, translating them in you mind to modern english. It is very interesting

I wish more great Christians had kept journals. Reading about someone's struggles in a biography sometimes seems a little too broad; lots of emotion is distilled down to a few pages. Reading about the day-by day-successes and failures of great Christians is much more realistic, far easier to apply in my own walk with God.

This is the four-year journal of George Whitefield, considered one of the co-founders, along with John Wesley, of the Methodists, outstanding open-air preacher, and one of Christ's greatest soldiers. Whitefield's labors for the Lord are a great encouragement to me, as well as a gentle reminder of how little I myself do. And there is a wealth of historical information here as well. One really gets a feel for what a trans-Atlantic crossing was like, and there is considerable information on life in colonial America.

Pricey, but well worth it.

This book is by far the best! I am using it for my third child. It has more space and info than most other record books...you won't be disappointed. And I love all the graphics and scriptures! SUPER.

This is a really neat baby book! Bright colors and neat questions & categories to fill in on each page. Most pages also have designated areas to attach specific photos that go with the theme of the page. It would make a great gift for any baby shower, as the recipient could easily use both this book and a traditional baby book (where you can store thicker items like baby teeth, etc.) Your son or daughter will love to look at this book and learn about how they were created by God even before they were born.

This is the best baby's first year book I found! The Bible verses on every page are wonderful; as you go through the book, adding pictures and writing in all the special moments, the verses are a great encouragement and a reminder of what a blessing your little baby really is. The book covers so many events and snapshots of a baby's first year, you really need to take the time to look through it before the birth of your baby, because if you don't keep up with it as the months go by, you'll forget nice details about your baby's first year. The graphics are the best and not cheesy (as in other books I've seen). This is a book I am giving to all new parents. A definite must have!

This book is wonderful tool in making the memories last. Definately, a Mommy Must-Have--there are to many moments that are unforgettable. This book helps you preserve all the "firsts."

I absolutely love this book. I have never been one to journal my thoughts, but this book makes it so easy. I love how the devotion stories lead right into the questions that you answer. At first I didn't write too much, but the more days I read it, the more I wrote. The questions really get you to thinking deeper than you would just reading the Bible verses and the stories. It has totally changed my quiet time with God. I look forward to getting up every morning and sharing my thoughts with Him. Another thing that is so wonderful about it is that it will be a wonderful keepsake for my children.
It is a beautiful book inside and out, and it is the best of a devotion book and a journal.

I love this book! I actually read it every night before I go to bed to help calm the day down and settle down for sleep. I also use this book in accordance with prayer to talk with God. I pray then I normally write the date and a small note on what is going on if something major is going on in the back of the book. Then I randomly open the pages neatly print the date and read the devotion. I have been doing my devotions this way for about the past 9 months or so and everytime I open the page I am faced with something that is completely fitting to my situation. I love it. I feel that God talks to me threw this book and I enjoy my nightly time with him and "our" book.
I also enjoy going back threw the little notes and then searching for the pages that have that date or vice versa. It has lots of wonderful sayings and verses and stories that can be enjoyed over & over again.

I love the simple, yet lovely and heart-warming manner in which this story is told. Every page speaks volumes to me, and is a reminder to look more closely at those around us and realize what a special treasure they are. Also, the illustrations by C. Michael Dudash are exquisitely beautiful, full of rich detail and emotion. I love to sit and slowly soak up the rich delights of each page.

I did notice when looking at the book review of the volume that includes two other Christmas tales, that the wording was a bit different. That one contained a few more sentences here and there, but the extra wording seemed to detract from the flow of the story. I much prefer the wording in this single volume.

I highly recommend this book! I keep this treasured book out all year long!

This little book has been a great inspiration. It has often given me an answer to a situation that I face during the day after reading the daily passage.
I love mine so much that I have purchase this book as a gift and my friends have love it as well.

I have to say that this isn't a 5-star work because of the writing, the criterion I normally use when dishing out parts of galaxies. It's because I think the book should be read by anyone wanting to gain a glimmer of understanding into what became one of the most powerfully focused minds in the last century. Regardless of the pros and cons of Goebells being allowed to retain even honorary posthumous citizenship of an Earth he seemed bent on destroying, it is enlightening to read the words he set down. Obviously they were never intended to be seen by the likes of you or me, let alone those in power, who later had a chance to peruse them at their leisure. If only the good (sic) doctor had known.

Anyway, following this gentleman of uncertain disposition down the path to what must have been close to madness (he must have had to stave madness off quite madly) and what was, an untimely death (in more ways than one), is an exercise that all students of human nature will finally be glad they chose to do. After all, he was only a man, like you and me, and I think that comes through quite plainly in his own words.

Dr. Joseph Goebbels was one of the most influentual and feared persons in the Third Reich. With strong influence on Hitler he managed to control virtually every important activity in the Reich. His diary undoubtably shows an extremely unscrupulous man, prepared to risk anything to achieve his beliefs (the tributes that are usually linked to Machiavelli could find even more proper place here). But he has done his homework well. He brilliantly understood the meaning of propaganda and its real influence on masses and he devised the methods to use it to all extent. We can read from his point of view how he was sailing in the dangerous seas of internal and international affairs and though his style of writing and thinking are not very nice due to his immense mental brutallity, we must admit that he was very succesful at what he was doing. Pure efficiency. It is very nice to learn something about a man who wrote history not so far ago, although it could be deadly for many among us. The understanding of his thought and point of view allows us to see the WWII in somehow another perspective. It must prepare us for actions to prevent such events from happening in the future.

In 'The Goebbles Diaries, 1942-43,' we are given a glimpse into the mind of Nazi Germany's genius of propaganda and one of Hitler's most trusted lieutenants. These diaries shed light on the Nazis view of Churchill, Stalin and all the other central figures of the era. Goebbels also tells us of the anger he and other leading Nazis felt over the defection of Italy to the allied camp, dealing with the devastating allied air raids, and the fear and anxiety over the revearses on the Eastern front. Unfortunatley, these pages don't give us as clear a view of Hitler as one would hope and passages dealing with the Holocaust are few and far between. In all, Goebbels presents himself as a champion of National Socialist ideals who is loved by Germany and respected by his enemies. What one really sees is the almost ridiculous opptimism that Goebbels held through these years of struggle. It is surprising just how firm was Goebbel's conviction that victory was certain. Those interested in the Third Reich should read Goebbel's diaries as it is a rare look into this troubled time written by one of it's greatest criminals.

In recent years, some (e. g., Yehuda Bauer, Steven T. Katz) have contended that the Jews were the only people in history to be targeted for COMPLETE extermination. Limiting oneself to the contents of this volume, consider this (December 14, 1942): "The Jewish race has prepared this war; it is the spiritual originator of the whole misfortune that has overtaken humanity. Jewry must pay for its crime just as our Fuehrer prophesied in his speech in the Reichstag: namely, by the wiping out of the Jewish race in Europe and possibly in the entire world." (pp. 243-244). The fact that the extermination of Jews would not necessarily have continued beyond Europe itself refutes the uniqueness of the Holocaust.

As late as March 7, 1942, Goebbels had still been entertaining a Final Solution that would send all European Jews to Madagascar (p. 116). In other entries, he was completely candid about the physical extermination of Jews (e. g., p. 86, 92; 243-244). However, Jews were not the only scapegoats; nor were they the only ones blamed for starting WWII. On April 17, 1943, Goebbels wrote: "... [Poles]...were the real instigators of this war...." (p. 332). After Mussolini's fall, Goebbels commented: "The plot hatched against us in Rome was backed by the monarchy, aristocracy, society, higher officers, Free Masons [Freemasons], Jews, industrialists, and clerics." (p. 445). Nor were Jews necessarily the only ones supposed to be overly powerful. On April 30, 1942, Goebbels entertained fantasies of Poles being behind the panic of the Germans of Rostock following the devastating RAF attack (p. 197).

There are veiled references to the planned extermination of Poles and other Slavs. Hitler is quoted as forbidding all sexual activity between German soldiers and Polish women (p. 95). On February 15, 1942, Goebbels commented: "...Slavs, he [Heydrich] emphasized, cannot be educated as one educates a Germanic people. One must either break them or humble them constantly." (p. 88). The first step in genocide is the denial of the humanity of those targeted. The well-known de-humanization of Jews extended to Slavs, as on January 27, 1942:"The incidents that Sepp Dietrich related to me about the Russian people in the occupied areas are simply hair-raising. They are not a people but a conglomeration of animals." (p. 52). Likewise, on March 20, 1942, Goebbels wrote: "But we, too, must realize that we shall have to fill with human beings such wide spaces in the East as we shall conquer. In geography, there can be no spaces without human beings..." (p. 139). The implication is obvious: Slavs are not human beings!

Goebbels repeatedly (p. 388, 396, 399, 456) mentions the growing successes of Polish guerilla actions (e. g., May 27, 1943: "Conditions in the General Government appear to be more than catastrophic. Every day there are attempts at assassination and acts of terror, without our authorities being able to do anything about it. The German population and our administrative officialdom seem to yield, not to say capitulate, to these conditions.")(pp. 399-400). Goebbels even probably alludes to the successful Polish Underground action in the Zamosc area (May 25, 1943): "Suddenly, however, he [Zoerner] received order for resettlement that had a very bad effect on morale. Some 50,000 Poles were to be evacuated to begin with. Our police were able to grab only 25,000; the other 25,000 joined the Partisans. It is not hard to imagine what consequences that had for the whole area. Now he was to evacuate about 190,000 more Poles. This he refused to do, and in my opinion he was right." (p. 396).

Goebbels repeatedly discusses the Katyn massacre (p. 318, 328, 336, 346, 354, 487); triumphantly claiming personal responsibility for the ensuing Soviet-Polish split (p. 346). Didn't Goebbels realize that, had Katyn never come to light, Stalin would've broken with the Polish government-in-exile on some other pretext? However, Goebbels does smell the developing sellout of Poland: (e. g., April 29, 1943: "The Poles are given a brush-off by the English and the Americans as though they were enemies.)" (p. 347). According to Lochner, the translator, Stalin had, already on February 23, 1942, claimed that the Soviets alone were doing all of the fighting (pp. 257-258). This became a mainstay of Communist propaganda and, more durably, an excuse for the west's sellout of Poland. However, the west's inability to restrain Stalin is refuted by the fact that, by this date, the US had already shipped 2,900,000 tons of material to the USSR (p. 258). As for threats of a separate peace, it went both ways. Ironically, Hitler himself had preferred a German-English separate peace over a German-Soviet one (p. 435).

Allied carpet bombing has often been second-guessed on moral and tactical grounds. In fact, the impracticality of selective targeting had been discovered early in the war. Hitler realized this (p. 190), and Goebbels added that the dislocations caused by area bombing reduce wartime productivity much more than the destruction of a munitions plant (p. 462).

The translator Lochner (p. ix), based on some of Goebbels's entries (p. 138, 142, 146, 375), contents that the Nazis intended to destroy Christianity after winning the war. Public crucifixes were removed (p. 141), and Hitler saw the Christian doctrine of redemption as insane (p. 375). Hitler also re-affirmed his support of vegetarianism (p. 188).

Linda Masters has created a clear-minded, exuberant body of work obstensably for children; this is a work that might equally be called "Spritual Parables for Adults" as well as "Gold Fish and Silver Kisses." More than art, her work is a gift to all who read it. It encapsulates, without airless theological retoric, the lessons, trials, and ultimate rewards of the strivings for a truly meaningful and moral life. Learing to have life more abundantly is the real Christian message, a message Ms. Masters sends to all children and adults willing to see their world anew.

Gold Fish and Silver Kisses, How to Talk to Children about God, is a beautifully written, doctrinally sound book that puts important Biblical concepts into easily understandable language. Mrs. Masters "puts the cookies on the bottom shelf so the children can get at them." Each short devotional ends with the suggestion of small gift to give the child as a reminder. For example, in the story of Gideon, "Armed with God's Trumpet", she suggests giving small plastic trumpets.

This book would be extremely useful to Christian parents, grandparents, homeschoolers, youth workers and pastors.

This book is really a classic! And there is nothing else like it available for parents. Linda Masters has written 101 "sermons" for toddlers and pre-school children about the Bible and God; they are all charming, the style is warm and loving and she offers tips and techniques for adults about how to use these "sermons" in any church setting.
This book would also be a welcome gift at baby showers, at baby christenings and at early birthdays. Or just to give to parents of young ones.

Donating this book to churches in memory of relatives would also be worthwhile.
"Gold Fish and Silver Kisses" is simply a wonderful book!

A must for every Christian, or simply moral, home. The sermons are written for the average child to understand but more importantly to internalize. They are spiritual, moral lessons based on scripture (with specific Bible verses and prayers) designed for meaningful family times, Sunday school classes, Christian schools, children's sermons at a church of any Christian denomination. I have personally seen groups of children (and their parents!) mesmerized by the author's presentations. The suggested tokens add an extra dimension to the lessons and act as memory enhancers that really work! Excellent for newborn gifts, grandparent gifts, gifts for yourself! This is a book that will be around for generations to proudly pass down and enjoy sharing together for decades.

Tatyana's put together a wonderful inspirational gem of a journal. I find myself turning each day to that day's journal entry, to see what quote of wisdom Tatyana has chosen for the day. One of my favorites quotes is on October 23 (I peeked ahead), by Francois Voltaire... "The ability to do mischief can be found a hundred times a day". Perfect!

This journal is so different from any I have seen. Not only are the quotes unusually thought provoking -- the way the book is designed to open and lay flat like a notebook makes it so comfortable and inviting to write in. A gold star for GOLD MIND!

I bought this as a present -- for my wife -- but ended up getting another for myself. this is the first journal i've ever been motivated to keep daily -- been doing it now for over five months. the motivation comes from the 365 often very inspiring epigrams & quotes the author presents. there's one on each page that stimulates -- then the author asks for your personal response. the result is a stimulating daily session i'd never have written without the journal's prodding. also unexpected fun has come from comparing my entry with my wife's ... the book is unique and a great idea!

GoldMind was the best gift I received when I was pregnant. I needed a little inspirational journal to encourage me to take the time to reflect on each and every day. The daily quotes are fun, thought-provoking, inspiring. Every day holds a quote and questions that prod you to look a little deeper. A gratitude journal is the perfect gift for anyone undergoing a personal journey of some kind but Goldmind is so rich in look and content that it is the only journal I've actually been able to keep.

This little black book is not only convenient but very inspirational. I truly enjoy it. It is a perfect size to carry in your purse or leave in your car. Every time I open it to look for a phone number, I am able to stop and read inspiring words to get me through the day. I highly recommend purchasing this book not only for yourself, but for your friends as well. It makes a great gift.

I use a Bible inspired journal -- a new one each year. I love to have these inspirational books so that the word of God is with me all day as I do my work, not just in the morning when I read my Bible or on Sunday morning when I worship. I also like the simple and sophisticated design. This is a very elegant address book. Beautifully designed. I will be giving copies to all my friends and family.

I love this address book. Some of my favorite passages from the Bible are in here, so I see them everyday. The cover is very clever. People are always asking about it when they see it. I also have the journal.

The title is real cute. The cover looks like a "got milk?" commercial. I gave one of these to my niece in college. She loves it. Every time she opens it to call someone or add a name she gets encouragement from the word. That means a lot because she's away from home. I also have my own and its very durable and convenient. It has a line for keeping track of people's birthdays which I like. I also like the notes pages at the back of the book, but there should be more of those.

As a person who has experienced the losses of my mother and parents-in law and recently a young nephew, and as a caregiver to my mother and father -in-law as they were dying, I found this journal extremely helpful to understanding the grieving process.
The author gently guides the reader through healing by probing the relationships with the deceased and with the living, those supportive and nonsupportive.I think most importantly she reassures the reader that they are unique and so is their path, but also she helps you realize that the experience is universally human.
I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing a recent loss or one in the past that may not be totally resolved.As someone wrote after Princess Diana's death, the outpouring of expessions of grief for someone most didn't know personally spoke volumes on the amount of unresolved grief we all carry around. This journal will help focus those feeling back to the personal level. Chris in Centennial, Colorado

This book is one of the best journals on grieving available. I recommend it to all my friends and associates who are expereincing the grief of a personal loss.
Dr. Davidson's book allows for more indepth thinking about the greiveing process. Her openended questions in the journal show her first hand experience at gireving personal losses.She gently walks you through the greiving experience and allows you to truly feel and work though your loss. She asks you to refelct on expereicnes that other, less expereinced authors, do not ask ask. These questions allow you to get to the root of your greif.

Dr. Judy Davidson has provided us a wonderful roadmap for the most difficult journey most of us will ever take. It's that trip from despair to recovery following the death of a loved one. In a loving, patient, and methodical way, her journal, Grieving Well, guides you through the grieving process by providing practical advice and permission to express sadness, fear, anger and acceptance.

Accepting loss is complex, progressive, and multidimensional. We are affected in every way that matters-spiritually, psychologically, physical, and our relationships. Sometimes we can deal with it head-on, but other times it time to run and hide. From my own personal experience, I need to focus on something-anything to get through it. The Grieving Well Journal provides a vehicle to both focus and heal. In a step by step series of questions, constructive direction is given that can be used for any loss, recent or more distant. By answering the journal questions you look at the qualities of the deceased and what you've lost; what else you have lost because they are gone, any feelings of regret and guilt you may have; how other's clichés and platitudes affect you, what you are doing to take care of yourself, and more. The questions can be done in any order and any interval-ready when you are. Alone or in conjunction with counseling.

If you're not ready for this book now, share it with some one else who may be in need of renewal...

I wish I had Judy Davidson's book "Grieving Well" 13 years ago when my husband died. Now six months ago my father died and again I face the journey of loss, loneliness, and the reality of not seeing my beloved father ever again. This book is a God send....it is a guide to be able to express ones self when you are not even sure what you need to express. It takes you from a beginning point and leads you down a path of recovery. As I began to express myself, in a journal form, I began to notice how much better I was feeling.
I recommend this book to everyone who has lost a loved one. It would be a first step in getting better.
Thank you Ms Davidson for you courage and for the gift of this book!!