Eternal Gift

In far too much of current religious fiction the characters are bland, two dimensional people. &nbsp;They seldom struggle and always do the right thing. &nbsp;In the dozen or so works about Mary and Joseph produced over the past sixty years, the authors consistently present her as a gee-whiz girlthe sweetest in the village, tending lambs that nuzzle her ankles. &nbsp;Marys mother never worries. &nbsp;Her daughter always obeys and blushes when she thinks of Joseph. &nbsp;Eternal Gift takes a vastly different approach. &nbsp;The story shows how God opened the mind and soul of a vivacious Jewish girl to prepare her for the staggering role of mother to His Son. &nbsp;In order to gain the spiritual depth needed for the arduous life before her, God leads Mary to understand His purpose in sending a Messiah. &nbsp;She learns to read, travels in her fathers caravan, makes difficult choices, suffers great loss, and moves through a magic pool to the edge of eternity. &nbsp;There are spies, vengeful relatives, a jealous rival, and an enigmatic mentor adding spice to the narrative. &nbsp;The tale also reveals how God changed Josephs life from unflagging trust in Hebrew theology to grasping the rudiments of grace and atonement. &nbsp;The son of a wealthy builder in Jerusalem, Joseph causes the death of a friend because of his own resolute obedience to the Law. &nbsp;Later, his father disinherits him for failing to accept an arranged marriage to the High Priests daughter. &nbsp;Blinded by his ultrapious character, Joseph must learn out of personal degradation how God deals with men in ways unbounded by human perception. &nbsp;These are real people, dealing with doubt, fear, pain, and rebellion. &nbsp;The story views each players strengths and weaknesses but never departs from Biblical accuracy, church traditions, or the realities of Jewish culture. &nbsp;It speaks to anyone who desires to see this outstanding pair in the same context God used to prepare a murderer to lead His people out of Egypt, to restore a whoremonger to crush the Philistines in the temple of Dagon, and redeem an adulterer to write the most beautiful songs the world knows. &nbsp;Mary remains the most revered woman of all time. &nbsp;Eternal Gift only sharpens and brightens her image. &nbsp;This work addresses not just the interest of Evangelicals, but millions of Catholics as well. &nbsp;The manuscript was explained to Father Paul Coury, an editor at Ligourian Press. &nbsp;Two questions were asked: &nbsp;would the story offend? and would it appeal? &nbsp;He found nothing offensive and speculated especially young Catholics might enjoy the innovative approach to how Mary came to be the godly woman she was. &nbsp;Eternal Gift far surpasses a simple romance. &nbsp;It sounds the depths of human experience with God, vibrates with the bright tapestry of Jewish culture, and sparkles with adventure.

Literature & Fiction

Osborne, Robert

Genre Fiction

Xlibris, Corp.

Eternal Gift reveals God's preparation of Mary and Joseph for the most difficult parenting in history. Through powerful forces that sweep her into encounters with spies, vengeful relatives, and a jealous rival, He opens Mary's mind and soul to the coming of a spiritual Messiah. Joseph struggles from championing traditional Hebrew theology to grasping the rudiments of grace and atonement. The tale vibrates with the rich tapestry of Jewish culture and sparkles with adventure.

AuthorHouse

Presents the history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences along with coverage of each year's Academy Awards from 1928 to the present.

70 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Abbeville Press

75 Years of the Oscar, newly updated, revised, and expanded, is the official history of the Academy Awards written by film critic Robert Osborne in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It begins with a general history of the Academy followed by the author's lively, decade-by-decade overviews of the accomplishments, trends, and events that occurred during each ten-year period within the Academy and the film industry. The book also provides a year-by-year portrayal of the actual ceremonies, plus a complete listing of the nominees and winners in every category, making it the most comprehensive book on the subject. In addition to Osborne's text, there are personal remembrances of more than 100 Oscar winners, including Mickey Rooney, Mary Astor, Sir Laurence Olivier, Fred Zinnemann, Clint Eastwood, and Emma Thompson.The 725 candid pictures from the evening's events, stills from the movies, and original posters for every Best Picture round out each section. Combining Osborne's extensive knowledge and the Academy's exceptional archives, including many rarely seen photographs, this book, ideal for scholars and film buffs alike, is unrivaled in illustration, accuracy, and scope.

75 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

For the film industry, the Academy Awards is the most celebrated and most significant night of the year: everyone longs for the recognition of being nominated to win a little golden statuette. For most of us, however, even a walk down the red carpet is just a dream. 80 Years of the Oscar puts readers into those iconic plush seats for the thrill of the Academy Awards, from the first show in 1928, shortly after the introduction of the talking picture, to this yearGÇÖs eightieth anniversary.With hundreds of photographs and an informative text by Hollywood insider Robert Osborne, 80 Years of the Oscar is the official history of the Academy Awards. Organized by year, 80 Years of the Oscar chronicles the ceremonies themselves, as well as the accomplishments, trends, developments, and events that occurred, both within the Academy and for the film industry as a whole. Osborne comments on each yearGÇÖs most important films and shares the stories behind them. He also transports readers into the awards show, quoting from notable acceptance speeches and celebrity reactions, as well as regaling readers with anecdotes from each year. All award nominees and winners are included, with a special listing of Oscar record-holders.An indispensable and encyclopedic reference for the amateur and expert alike, from the struggling actor to the film critic, this book has been a popular favorite since its first edition was published twenty years ago, just after the sixtieth awards ceremony. The authoritative 80 Years of the Oscar provides a depth of coverage found nowhere else, and it is sure to please movie-goers around the world.

80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

A deluxe, year–by–year chronicle of the Academy Awards, with an entertaining text, hundreds of star–studded photographs, and complete lists of the nominees and winners. 85 Years of the Oscar, newly revised and expanded, is the official history of the Academy Awards. Following an introductory chapter on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the birth of the Oscars, the book presents the story of each year's awards, beginning with the very first, for the years 1927–28. Author Robert Osborne surveys the movies in competition, recounts the speculation on various winners, and describes events during the awards ceremony. He also provides a complete listing of the all the nominees and winners in every category. Each year is illustrated with evocative stills from winning films and candid shots from the awards ceremony. Altogether, the book features more than 750 rare photographs, including original movie posters for every best picture. Drawing on Osborne's profound knowledge of film, the Academy's exceptional archives, and the personal reminiscences of stars from Katharine Hepburn to Clint Eastwood, 85 Years of the Oscar is unrivaled in illustration, accuracy, and completeness.

85 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

During the golden age of Hollywood studios, set photographers documented film shoots to record key particulars: set arrangements, prop placements, blocking, costumes, and hairstyles. A unique photography book unto itself from the commanding archives of Turner Classic Movies, In the Picture collects 150 of these disarming and fascinating documentary images, imparting the delight of vintage Hollywood as well as a wealth of details for all movie lovers. Stills from beloved classics -- Ben-Hur, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, and The Wizard of Oz on up to Giant, The Dirty Dozen, and Bullitt -- reveal masterful set compositions and period details as well as images of actors between takes conferring with directors and crew. Capturing beloved movie moments both on- and off-camera from the silent era through the '60s, In the Picture provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood at work.

In the Picture: Production Stills from the TCM Archives

Mark A. Vieira

Foreman, Alexa L.

Peltason, Ruth A.

Chronicle Books+

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Hardy Roses: An Organic Guide to Growing Frost- And Disease-Resistant Varieties

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Harpercollins

Presents the history of the founding of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences along with photographs and coverage of each year's Academy Awards from 1928 to the present

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Abbeville Pr

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Firefly Books, Ltd.

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Eternal Gift

Eternal Gift

70 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

75 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

85 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

In the Picture: Production Stills from the TCM Archives

Hardy Roses: An Organic Guide to Growing Frost- And Disease-Resistant Varieties

60 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards

Hardy Trees and Shrubs: A Guide to Disease-Resistant Varieties for the North