Bishop Books

These books are simply amazing. The pictures in them are wonderful. I even enjoy looking at the books. Each page has a scene and on the next page you can find all of the bugs, animals etc. with a their name and a description of them. It's wonderful. It's things your child would find out doors. It's brillant well worth the money. My kids love the books!

This slightly oversized field guide may prove a shelving challenge but its bright color and encouragement to kids to explore their world can't be overlooked The chapters comprising Forest Explorer are simply packed with field notes help young naturalists identify common insects, birds, and mammals to be located in the usual backyard world. What sets this apart from others is its focus on very bright full-page photos packed with supplemental detail. Very highly recommended.

I love this book. I have known James for about 10 years. He has been collecting Franciscan dishes and patterns like Desert Rose and Apple and Ivy for over 25 years now. This is the best book for a Franciscan California Pottery or dinnerware collector.There is information on Catalina Ceramics and Art deco. There are unique bits of information that only a seasoned collector would know.

Excellent reference book and also very interesting. This book answered all my questions. Highly recommend.

I have owened Franciscan dinnerware for about 30 years, but am just now discovering the world of collecting it. The books by James Elliot-Bishop are invaluable resources for collectors who want to understand the intricate history of this lengthy line of earthenware

This is THE most extensive book on G/Mcb I have ever read !!
It has good, interesting and informative text and the pictures are fantastic. I found myself going through it twice!! Once for the terrific photos and the second time for the wealth of information. BRAVO!

This book helped me to define all the mistakes we make in ministry and how to keep the staff and parish community focused and positive as it reaches out to fulfill its mission.
Great book.

Terrific book which tells it like it is in a non-judgemental style. It gives parishes a goal to work toward so that the routine "irritations" become secondary to the real mission of the Church.

We love to color and this was a great book to work with. Our kids are teenagers and still like to color and this was a great book to color in.

this is a really fun book to color for those like me who don't really like to color people or objects. I use this as a form of stress relief & it works great!

All of the seafood recipes are great. The desserts are sinful. All recipes are easy to read and ingredients are easy to find. Try the Poppy Seed Chicken. This book is not out of print, Bishop England High School is currently printing their 5th edition. They also have Gracious Goodness Christmas which will be featured in a national magazine in October. Their phone number is (843)849-9599.

I borrowed this book from a friend and after trying a variety of the recipies I knew I had to have it. They were easy to follow relatively quick to make and were raved about by the family. Problem was I had to return the book and did not think I could still get it. Thank you Amazon.com! Pick up the book and be sure to try the Fruit Cobbler (fantastic) and Husbands Delight. Neither recipe is low fat but worth EVERY calorie.

Donato Ogliari, OSB, wrote this book as his doctoral dissertation at the University of Louvain, Belgium. As of today, it is the most authoritative and scholarly work in the English language about the initial phase of the Semipelagian controversy. 436 pages long; a 38 pages bibliography; 243 pages devoted to the background of the doctrine of predestination and to a critical assessment of Augustine's views - are the outstanding features of a book destined to remain for a long time THE documentation of the conflict between Augustine and his African and Massilians opponents. Unlike Rebecca Weaver's book (which in comparison looks like a graduate student's midterm theology paper), Ogliari does not hold back his personal views about his subject matter, nor does he mince words. Respectfully and progressively, he takes Augustine to task on the following accounts:
a) Faulty biblical exegesis
b) Betrayal of the established theological tradition
c) Exceedingly negative anthropology
d) Unbalanced and unwarranted emphasis on divine sovereignty at the expense of free will

Augustine comes out with a "black eye," with great satisfaction of his modern detractors and to the dismay of people like me, who still cast their lots with the saint's theology. My only two comments/questions for Ogliari are:
1) Why didn't he mention extensively the views of Augustine's scholarly supporters? Are they so few and far in between as to fit in a phone booth? Or is this a case of an unforgivable omission on Ogliari's part? For example, why are there no references to the great theologian Garrigou-Lagrange and to Gaetano Lettieri's foundational work L'altro Agostino (2001)?
2) Is Origen's doctrine of "apokatastasis" Ogliari's "operative bias"? That would explain why he is so relentless in his critique of Augustine's soteriology.

All in all, this book is a scholarly masterpiece.

Donato Ogliari, OSB, wrote this book as his doctoral dissertation at the University of Louvain, Belgium. As of today, it is the most authoritative and scholarly work in the English language about the initial phase of the Semipelagian controversy. 436 pages long; a 38 pages bibliography; 243 pages devoted to the background of the doctrine of predestination and to a critical assessment of Augustine's views - are the outstanding features of a book destined to remain for a long time THE documentation of the conflict between Augustine and his African and Massilians opponents. Unlike Rebecca Weaver's book (which in comparison looks like a graduate student's midterm theology paper), Ogliari does not hold back his personal views about his subject matter, nor does he mince words. Respectfully and progressively, he takes Augustine to task on the following accounts:
a) Faulty biblical exegesis
b) Betrayal of the established theological tradition
c) Exceedingly negative anthropology
d) Unbalanced and unwarranted emphasis on divine sovereignty at the expense of free will

Augustine comes out with a "black eye," with great satisfaction of his modern detractors and to the dismay of people like me, who still cast their lots with the saint's theology. My only two comments/questions for Ogliari are:
1) Why didn't he mention extensively the views of Augustine's scholarly supporters? Are they so few and far in between as to fit in a phone booth? Or is this a case of an unforgivable omission on Ogliari's part? For example, why are there no references to the great theologian Garrigou-Lagrange and to Gaetano Lettieri's foundational work L'altro Agostino (2001)?
2) Is Origen's doctrine of "apokatastasis" Ogliari's "operative bias"? That would explain why he is so relentless in his critique of Augustine's soteriology.

This thorougly researched and beautifully written book is a must read for anyone who loves history and biography. Harriet Bishop led an extraordinary life; she was a woman who dared to enter politics, education, and religion at a time in the U.S. where woman were forbidden to do so. As author Carolyn Ayres states, "she dared to have a life of her own," a statement that resounds with the same resonance today as it did in the 19th century. Ayres writes with such vivid and colorful detail that one is immediately transported into Harriet's life in a very personal and compassionate way. One cares about this woman and her adversities and successes--the mark of a good writer. A terrific read!

The book transports you to another time and place in a real and personal way. Harriet's story is highly inspirational. She followed her heart and vision into the unknown and went where women simply were not supposed to go in 19th century America. She accomplished so much with so little while battling her own demons -- ones we can all relate to. Carolyn Ayres is an accomplished writer and tells Harriet's story with great care and affection. She paints an engrossing word picture of daily life in the untamed, pre-statehood U.S. heartland. A great read!

I have read this book over ten times. It awakened me to the power of forgiveness. The book starts off with a definition that says forgiveness is completed when the memory of the incident no longer carries an emotional charge.

The book explains all the myths of forgiveness, myths that many people believe are true. I learned that "holding resentment requires energy that would produce more joy if directed elsewhere." The redirection of this energy has been found to diminish serious health problems. Forgiveness affirms, strengthens, and frees us from the hatred that eats away at our bodies. To help the reader understand this there are many forgiveness stories. The authors explain the stages of forgiveness as well as some processes for forgiving.

Before I read this book I didn't know any of this. To me forgiveness was just a compromise to end a fight. And where deep wounds are concerned forgiveness was never in the picture. If you think the way I used to I recommend that you read this book. It is short, clear, concise, and easily understandable. The book will bring joy to your life and the lives of the people around you as it did to me. Read it, again and again.

I realize that some Amazon.com customers would really like to order this book; however, you can NOT get it b/c it is out of print, and it may be hard to find a used copy. But not to worry! Jacqui Bishop (same author of this book) actually wrote another book that covers the topic of Forgiveness in an even better format than this book. I have thoroughly read BOTH books and love them both.

The book title is: "How to Love Yourself When You Don't Know How" I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FORGIVE, and is EVEN BETTER than "How to Forgive When You Don't Know How." It is in print and can be bought from Amazon.com for a very reasonable price of $13. Small price to pay for the healing and peace of mind the book has to offer.

I do highly highly recommend the book "How to Forgive When You Don't Know How", as I was able to get a used copy of this book, and it did change my life. But it is currently out of print, so please do get "How to Love Yourself When You Don't Know How"

I have read many authors on Forgiveness, but none of them are as comprehensive and make sense as Jacqui Bishop. Her books are incredible.

If you are into healing your life, I also recommend:
1) "Reclaiming Your Life" by Jean Jenson
2) "Drama of the Gifted Child" by Alice Miller
3) "Dark Side of the Light Chasers" by Debbie Ford

All of these books have been instrumental in healing my life. But Jacqui Bishop is a great place to start.

Good luck in your journey!!!!

I cannot recommend this book enough. It is an excellent book for finding emotional healing and forgiveness.

I have read alot of books on psychological & emotional healing. Jacqui Bishop explains everything clearly and simply. I have found true peace and emotional clorsure to alot my pain b/c of this book. Responsibilty for our own happiness ultimately lies within ourselves.

Jacqui Bishop is an incredible author who has changed my life. We no longer have to play victim and accept the abuse people seem to heap on us...

I never thought I'd say this about a book, but this one changed my life - or rather, is continually changing it.

Hurts and unfulfilled needs left over from childhood can be anything from bothersome to crippling, and they can't usually be expected to be resolved by anyone except yourself (with or without the help of a therapist). This book gives very clear and thorough directions as to how to nourish those parts of you that have been deprived in one way or another.

No matter how small, hurt, angry or lost you're feeling at any time, those feelings are not the sum total of you. They do need to be taken care of, and the book explains how to do this by strengthening the responsible, loving part of yourself and drawing on it to supply yourself with what you need on an ongoing basis.

The Inner Family healing technique taught by this book continues to make my attitude to my life increasingly constructive and optimistic. The process is incredibly eye-opening, surprising, and as a bonus - often a lot of fun. More than anything, it is a huge joy and a relief to discover that one has the capacity to take care of emotional needs that have been neglected for many years. For any adult who feels that he/she still needs a little or a lot of parenting, I can't recommend it enough.