Mark: Eyewitness

He was the man who saw it all: Jesus Christ, the early church, Paul's missionary journeys, and the events that changed the world. Mark, son of a Roman statesman, witnesses the week that changed history, when Jesus stays in his own home. From that time, the young Roman is captivated. But his tumultuous spirit must be tamed. His encounter with the Savior is the saga of the early church.

Religion & Spirituality

Traylor, Ellen Gunderson

Christian Books & Bibles

Port Hole Publications

Thirtieth Anniversary Edition. This is the epic story of the apostle who wrote about the beginning of time and the end of time. You will feel as if you are actually walking with John. You will sense the power and the enthusiasm of Peter. You will understand the doubts of Thomas, the quiet support of James, the treachery of Judas. The turmoil and bewilderment of the Crucifixion will surround you, and the wonderment of the Resurrection will lift your spirit. You'll have a whole new appreciation for the amazing growth of the early Church and its struggles against the cruel Romans. Travel with John down desert paths, through the courts of the Holy City, and to the foot of the Cross. Journey with him from his luxury as a privileged son of Israel to the bitter hardship of his exile on Patmos. This is a saga of adventure, romance and discovery -- of a man bigger than life -- the disciple "whom Jesus loved."

John - Son of Thunder

Updated, with new introduction. When young archaeology professor David Rothmeyer gets a cryptic invitation to do secret research for a mysterious Israeli group calling themselves the Temple Consortium, he accepts, hoping the assignment will displace his grief over the recent loss of his wife. He has no idea that his research, if successful, could trigger a world crisis of unprecedented proportions. The Consortium is eager to possess a certain missing Dead Sea Scroll that reveals the genealogical line from Aaron that will pinpoint the identity of Judaism's true high priest. With the authentic priesthood in place, they will rebuild their temple and, for the first time in two millennia, reinstate their ancient Levitical worship in its pristine form. But powerful forces are determined to block David's research: Islamic groups because it would mean destroying the Dome of the Rock, the sacred Islamic shrine which occupies the sacred ground where the Temple must be built; a rightist militia group in Montana with a white supremacist agenda that marks Judaism as a threat to western civilization. As David pursues leads from Dachau to Oxford to the caves of Qumran, it becomes apparent that many lives are in grave danger and he must depend on the help of a small group that providentially forms around him, a group that includes ex-white supremacist Pete Wester, his Jewish girlfriend Honey Aronstam, and his policeman brother Mel; Oxford scholar Father Ian McCurdy, who for nearly fifty years has hidden away an explosive secret that is the key to David's quest; and Britta Hayworth, a beautiful and persistent British reporter, who does more than David is willing to admit to drive his grief into the corners of his mind. On the brink of success, David realizes that his discovery could usher in the Apocalypse and the end of the world as he knows it. (Sequel to THE PRIEST is THE ORACLE.)

The Priest

Updated, with new introduction. FOUR RABBIS EMBARK ON A HOLY MISSION WITH AN UNHOLY ALLIANCE IN HOT PURSUIT. BOTH GROUPS WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO OBTAIN THE ORACLE, A DEVICE BELIEVED POWERFUL ENOUGH TO READ THE MIND OF GOD. Zachary Cohen is under protective custody in New York as he attempts to absorb the startling truth that he is the designated High Priest of Israel. One of his primary concerns is that he is a Christian. Can he fulfill the Temple Consortium's call to lead the Temple Movement and yet remain true to Messiah Yeshua? The rabbis set out to procure the ancient Temple relics that Zachary will need to fulfill his destiny, enlisting the help of their American archaeologist friend, Professor David Rothmeyer. The group circles the globe on an international "scavenger hunt" to locate the holy artifacts. In another adventure that threatens to have global consequences, David Rothmeyer's quest leads from America to Israel, Jordan, Rome, and beyond, as he seeks ancient artifacts hidden from their rightful owners by a grisly assassination, and international intrigue. But, for David Rothmeyer, "disenchanted seeker of lost things," this quest will lead to more than he had dreamed...the ultimate answer to all his soul's yearnings. (The prequel to this book is THE PRIEST.)

The Oracle

Welcome to the Memorial Edition of SAN JOSE and OTHER FAMOUS PLACES~ the Lore and Lure of the South Bay ~ By Veteran Newsman and Long-Time Political Editor of the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Harry G. Farrell. Follow Harry as he witnesses the growth and development of that "other place," San Jose, the toddling town with an "inferiority complex" that grew up in the shadow of its big brother to the north, San Francisco, to become one of the most influential communities in California. Farrell's chronicle stretches from the old neighborhoods - Goosetown, Tar Flat, College Park, Hyde Park, Robertsville, Meridian Corners - to the surge of Silicon Valley, and is peopled with heroes, knaves, cops, robbers, eccentrics and celebrities. Among the most respected and popular news personalities in the Golden State, Harry Farrell moved in the circles of the greatest names in the 20th century, hob-nobbing with presidents, rubbing elbows with celebrities. Keeping his homegrown perspective, he garnered a devoted readership who still speak of him adoringly. SAN JOSE and OTHER FAMOUS PLACES is as much Harry's story, as the story of a city. The adventures and misadventures of a go-getter reporter intertwine with the psychology and ambiance of a unique place, as he and the city cope with the comings and goings of the likes of Richard Nixon, Eldridge Cleaver, and Robert Kennedy. Ride with him as he leads a presidential motorcade on a high-speed chase through the Santa Cruz mountains; listen in as he fields phone messages from a news tipster who claims to get her scoops "straight from God," or as he and Pierre Salinger chat with a political unknown, John Kennedy. Forty years of chronicling the story of San Jose earned him the privilege, in 1983, of producing this book for the San Jose Historical Museum Association. Nobody could have done it better. This Memorial Edition will fill a void on the shelves and in the hearts of those who love all things Californian.

San Jose and Other Famous Places

Biographies & Memoirs

Farrell, Harry G.

Historical

Ten years of research has provided a monumental record of one of the most dangerous, exhilarating and amazing sports ever undertaken! Harold "Cork" Anson has given ski jumping its first comprehensive record of over a century of the sport. Taking the reader from European and US beginnings in the 1880s through 125 years, he follows the top echelon from east to west coasts, and into Canada. The evolution of jumping hills, style and technology, charts of tournament results, and historic photographs are woven around skiers' personal moments of agony and ecstasy, triumph and tragedy, Olympic prowess and failures. The advent of women jumpers, and the prospects for the future of the sport bring the book to the brink of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, B.C.

Jumping Through Time - A History of Ski Jumping in the United States and Southwest Canada

Sports & Outdoors

Anson, Harold "Cork"

Miscellaneous

Have you ever felt like you were in the dark? Join the club! If you have ever felt unworthy, empty, or like there just must be more to life than you have found, you are not alone! Welcome to an adventure of discovery, as we go in search for light in this very dark world! One man thought he knew it all, until he was blinded by SOMETHING LIKE SCALES upon his eyes. St. Paul had a lot to learn, as scales of a Silenced Conscience, Religiosity, Ignorance and Exclusivity gradually fell away, making him one of the most liberated men who ever walked the earth! A meditation on the theme of spiritual darkness and light, this book weaves together short stories, commentaries, memoirs and eye-opening study questions, aimed at finding answers to age-old mysteries: Where is God? Is it possible to know Him? Why do I feel so unworthy? Is there light in this dark world? Based on the stories of St. Paul and a host of others who did find answers...this book holds out the hope you have been seeking! Author Ellen Traylor is the million-selling author of 19 books. This is her first book of personal reflection.

Something Like Scales - Finding Light in a Dark World

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Join accomplished poet Charles Walker in an adventure into the traditional Japanese poetic form of haiku. In over 200 poems meeting the most stringent requirements of the form, Walker captures the essence of the American northwest, its flora, fauna, geography and culture, through an ancient, eastern lens. Walker's touching poetry is illustrated by Oregon artist, Victoria Seitzinger.

Haiku and High Timber - Poems for the Northwestern Heart

Literature & Fiction

Walker, Charles

Poetry

Somebody else liked Ann's hat as much as she did! Nine-year-old Ann was thrilled with her new hat, which she had bought at the summer fair. She was heading out for another day of fun at the fair, wearing her "fair sombrero," but she never expected the adventure she was about to have! This book, based on a true story, tells of happy times, danger and survival, in the setting of a country fair. A glossary of country, rodeo and fair terms is included, along with thought-provoking discussion questions that will help children appreciate another time and place, and also teach personal safety. Charming full-color illustrations throughout.

The Fair Sombrero

Children's Books

Albert, Joye Ann

Animals

Reminiscent of The Pilgrims Progress and The Lord of the Rings...this first novel by a rising young South African writer is sure to captivate readers around the world. Synopsis: They called him a fool...ARAM...The Dreamer... Following a vision and a still small voice, he set out with his wife and best friend across unknown territory and uncharted waters to a place where he hoped his dreams would come true... Along the way...heartbreak, danger and despair... Had he only imagined there was someone greater who was guiding him? FOLLOW is a story for all who have ever dreamed of great things, set out to achieve them, and wondered along the way if they followed after wind. Join Aram, Lilu and Merkad as they learn that truth sometimes leads through darkness, before the light is found

Follow- A Novel

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Livingstson, Terence

Fantasy

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