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Ghosts of the USS Yorktown: The Phantoms of Patriots Point (Haunted America)
by Bruce OrrA South Carolina historian and paranormal investigator explores ghost sighting aboard the historic aircraft carrier—includes photographs. Commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943, the fourth USS Yorktown was active in the Pacific theater of World War II and later saw action in Vietnam. The legendary aircraft carrier was decommissioned in 1970 and now serves as the home of the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in South Carolina. But, according to many, the echoes of battle are still heard and felt on her decks. Staff members and visitors claim to have experienced disembodied voices, uniformed apparitions, shadowy masses and other unexplainable occurrences since the "Fighting Lady" first docked at Patriots Point. Join local historian and paranormal investigator Bruce Orr as he examines the history, hauntings, and heritage of this National Historic Landmark.
Ghosts of the Wild West
by Nancy RobertsSeventeen tales of untamed spirits in the newly expanded edition of the Spur Award finalist from the “custodian of the twilight zone” (Southern Living).In these seventeen ghostly tales—including five new stories—Roberts expertly guides readers through eerie encounters and harrowing hauntings across Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and the Dakotas. Along the way her accounts intersect with the lives (and afterlives) of legendary figures such as Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Doc Holliday. Roberts also justifies the fascination among ghost hunters, folklorists, and interested tourists with notoriously haunted locales such as Deadwood, Tombstone, and Abilene through her tales of paranormal legends linked to these gunslinger towns synonymous with violence and vice in Western lore. But not all of these encounters feature frightening specters or wandering souls. Roberts also details episodes of animal spirits, protective presences, and supernatural healings.Forever destined to be associated with adventure, romance, and risk taking, the Wild West of yore still haunts the American imagination. Roberts reminds us here that our imaginations aren’t the only places where restless ghosts still roam.“Tales of vaporous ghost lights, haunted mesas, phantom gunmen, and reanimated skeletons. It’s a book sure to please collectors of Western lore, fans of well-told, old-fashioned ghost tales and, it would seem to me, school librarians looking for just the right book to introduce middle school and high school readers to American folklore.” —Michael Norman, author of Haunted Heartland
Ghosts of the Yadkin Valley (Haunted America)
by R. G. AbsherGhostly footsteps, mysteriously locked doors, and apparitions from centuries past. The rolling hills and hollers of the Yadkin Valley have been home to many historic events, from Stoneman's raid to the hanging of Tom Dooley. These events have left their imprint on the county's architecture and landscape, and some of them have evenleft a ghostly legacy. Ghosts of the Yadkin Valley is a collection of spine-tingling tales, including ghost stories from many of the area's National Historic Register sites. Join local storyteller R.G. Absher as he relates the history behind the haunts.
Ghosts of Ventura County's Heritage Valley (Haunted America)
by Evie YbarraStrange secrets and eerie tales shadow the idyllic beauty of the Heritage Valley and the meandering Santa Clara River. The spirit of a playful little boy wanders the halls of the historic Glen Tavern Inn, and the ghostly phantom of the real Zorro, Joaquin Murrieta, guards his buried gold in the foothills of Piru. The chilling cries of La Llorona echo along Sespe Creek, and a beast is still reportedly seen loping upright across the countryside near Santa Paula. Outside Fillmore, the Lady in White lingers by the old sycamore tree, sometimes materializing in cars traveling down Highway 126. Author Evie Ybarra recounts spine-tingling tales and local lore from Valencia to Ventura.
Ghosts of Virginia's Tidewater (Haunted America)
by L. B. Taylor Jr.The putrid estuaries of the Great Dismal Swamp and the colonial mansions of Tidewater Virginia provide a chilling setting for tales of the mysterious and strange. From the ghost of Jefferson Davis's iron-willed widow who walks the dank corridors of Fort Monroe to the restless presence of Cornwallis's soldiers killed at the Battle of Yorktown, the region is rife with eerie tales of the tragic and unexplained. Paranormal expert and author L.B. Taylor Jr. revisits classic ghost stories from his collection and introduces readers to thirteen terrifying new tales. Join Taylor as he travels forgotten country lanes and dark waterways in search of the spirits of Virginia's haunted shores.
Ghosts That Aren't: True Encounters With The World Beyond (True Encounters with the World Beyond #4)
by Hans HolzerProfessor Hans Holzer, an expert in paranormal activity and parapsychology, explains the distinction between true ghosts and spirit visits, with examples from some of the most famous cases of &“ghosts that aren&’t&”According to Hans Holzer, only perhaps ten percent of all ghostly manifestations are true ghosts. The rest maybe impressions left behind by an emotional event in the past, which can be felt or seen by a sensitive person in the living world. Here Holzer explores several cases of various kinds of &“non-ghosts&” that are often confused with real ghosts, but are nevertheless remarkable, each in it&’s own way.
Ghostwriter
by Travis ThrasherFor years Dennis Shore has thrilled readers with his spooky bestselling novels. Now a widower, Dennis is finally alone in his house, his daughter attending college out of state. When he's stricken by a paralyzing case of writer's block and a looming deadline, Dennis becomes desperate. Against better judgment, he claims someone else's writing as his own, accepting undeserved accolades for the stolen work. He thinks he's gotten away with it . . . until he's greeted by a young man named Cillian Reed--the true author of the stolen manuscript. What begins as a minor case of harassment quickly spirals out of control. As Cillian's threats escalate, Dennis finds himself on the brink of losing his career, his sanity, and even his life. The horror he's spent years writing about has arrived on his doorstep, and Dennis has nowhere to run.
GI Joe & Lillie: Remembering a Life of Love and Loyalty
by Joseph S. BonsallIn the early morning hours of June 6, tens of thousands of boys from the shores of Maine, the rivers of Mississippi, and the lakes of Minnesota were taking a boat ride that would go down in history. With the ocean spray in their faces and hearts practically beating out of their chests, American G.I.s peers through the mist and saw the beaches of France. The Allied invasion of Hitlers Europe was on! A skinny kid from Philly checked his rifle for the umpteenth time and swallowed hard. A strip of beach codenamed Utah lay just ahead.... The 1944 D-Day landings preserved freedom all over the world and affected countless individual lives including G.I. Joe and his wife, Lillie. After the war, G.I. Joe and Lillie settled into a life that included two children. Old wounds, though, never quite let G.I. Joe leave France. Nightmares and crippling injuries left him with only one true friend, but she was all he'd ever need. Lillie embarked on a decades-long love affair, from the moment she saw that skinny boy from Philly in an army hospital. Five days of courtship and 55 years of marriage strengthened by faith saw to that. Lillie prayed daily for her husband and children in the difficult years ahead. Together, they made it all the way home. In Lillie's America, it was sacrifice that preserved cherished freedoms, and loyalty kept families united and strong. Lillie's steadfast faith and heartfelt devotion is a lesson for our time. This story of patriotism, bravery abroad and at home, and most of all, deep commitment, sets in a gold frame the very essence of America. The story of G.I. Joe and Lillie helps us all remember that true love never, ever dies.
Giambologna: Narrator of the Catholic Reformation (California Studies in the History of Art #33)
by Mary Weitzel GibbonsThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived</DIV
Gianna: Aborted...and Lived to Tell About It
by Jessica ShaverAt the tender age of 17, Tina was frightened and pregnant. Feeling abandoned and desperate, she stepped into the clinic to have an abortion. But in the midst of it, something unexpected happened . . . something wonderful. Instead of snuffing out the growing life within, the procedure failed. And with defiance and courage, a baby girl made her way into the world. Gianna is the incredible true story of one girl's remarkable journey from abortion survivor to steadfast defender and lover of life. This book isn't about issues --it's about a young woman's determination to make the most of her God-given opportunities.
Giant in Chains: China, Today and Tomorrow
by John Warwick Montgomery"God is the author of all genuine liberty, for His act on the cross for us provides the only ultimate liberation from our self-centeredness" -- Dr. John Warwick Montgomery Tiananmen Square. Two words that will not blow away in the winds of time. What do they mean to you? Can you make sense of the violence? Do you understand why? John Warwick Montgomery was there and as an eyewitness provides answers to such questions in his intriguing book, Giant in Chains. Using his wide knowledge of China, he analyses the various forces that have shaped that country's destiny: the legacy of Imperial Chinaits historical resistance to anything foreignthe influence of the three religions of Chinathe checkered history of its Christian churchthe Chinese brand of Marxism that filled a spiritual vacuum Out of bloodshed and repression, Professor Montgomery sees a vision of hope for the future. This latest edition of Giant in Chains contains a number of new theological and apologetics essays that reinforce the arguments of this timely and important book.
Giant Killers: Crushing Strongholds, Securing Freedom in Your Life
by Dennis JerniganWorship leader Dennis Jernigan opens his heart to help you overcome the persistent problems in your life.Persistent sins. Troublesome fears. Powerful addictions. Is there any hope of overcoming these giants that keep us from experiencing God's freedom?Dennis Jernigan enthusiastically answers, "Yes." And he shares his personal story to show how God has helped him overcome the giants in his life.In Giant Killers you'll meet Goliath and other giants in the Bible that represent overwhelming problems that plague everyone-fear, discouragement, shame, and more. And you'll discover five God-given "stones" that, when fired from a sling, are sure to fell these giants.Having overcome homosexuality-a behavior pattern many consider unchangeable-Dennis Jernigan speaks with authority on the subject of defeating spiritual enemies. Through his inspiring devotional approach, you'll draw closer to God, the source of all power for victory.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Giants Walked Among Us: The Story of Paul and Ina Bartel (The\jaffray Collection Of Missionary Portraits Ser.)
by Anthony G. BollbackPaul and Ina Bartel loved China and loved the Chinese people. It was only natural, for their parents on both sides were also missionaries to China. Paul first met Ina at the missionary boarding school, but it would be years before they married.The lot of pioneer missionaries in early 20th-century China was grim. Ragtag bandit bands constantly clashed with undisciplined soldiers. Blood flowed. Bullets flew. But that did not deter Paul and Ina, for the situation was even worse for Chinese Christians. In many places, martyrdom was something to be expected. The lives of the Bartels can be described only partially in these pages. Marked by incredible commitment, relentless vision and godly grace, the influence of Paul and Ina Bartel continues to reach the worldwide community of their beloved Chinese.
Giants Walked Among Us: The Story of Paul and Ina Bartel (The\jaffray Collection Of Missionary Portraits Ser.)
by Anthony G. BollbackPaul and Ina Bartel loved China and loved the Chinese people. It was only natural, for their parents on both sides were also missionaries to China. Paul first met Ina at the missionary boarding school, but it would be years before they married.The lot of pioneer missionaries in early 20th-century China was grim. Ragtag bandit bands constantly clashed with undisciplined soldiers. Blood flowed. Bullets flew. But that did not deter Paul and Ina, for the situation was even worse for Chinese Christians. In many places, martyrdom was something to be expected. The lives of the Bartels can be described only partially in these pages. Marked by incredible commitment, relentless vision and godly grace, the influence of Paul and Ina Bartel continues to reach the worldwide community of their beloved Chinese.
Gibbon’s Christianity: Religion, Reason, and the Fall of Rome
by Hugh LiebertThere has never been much doubt about the faith of the “infidel historian” Edward Gibbon. But for all of Gibbon’s skepticism regarding Christianity’s central doctrines, the author of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire did not merely seek to oppose Christianity; he confronted it as a philosophical and historical puzzle. Gibbon’s Christianity tallies the results and conditions of that confrontation.Using rich correspondence, private journals, early works, and memoirs that were never completed, Hugh Liebert provides intimate access to Gibbon’s life in order to better understand his complex relationship with religion. Approaching the Decline and Fall from the context surrounding its conception, Liebert shows how Gibbon adapted explanations of the Roman republic’s rise to account for a new spiritual republic and, subsequently, the rise of modern Europe. Taken together, Liebert’s analysis of this context, including the nuance of Gibbon’s relationship to Christianity, and his readings of Gibbon’s better- and lesser-known texts suggest a historian more eager to comprehend Christianity’s worldly power than to sneer at or dismiss it.Eminently readable and wholly accessible to anyone interested in or familiar with the Decline and Fall, this groundbreaking reassessment of Gibbon’s most famous work will appeal especially to scholars of eighteenth-century studies.
Gideon's Call: A Novel
by Peter LeavellAuthor Peter Leavell forges an unprecedented tale of tragedy and triumph amid the backdrop of the Civil War through the story of Tad, a very clever slave boy who comes of age as America's war reaches the sea islands of South Carolina. Tad's desire to better himself is obstructed by the color of his skin, until Northern soldiers force the evacuation of white plantation owners, setting 10,000 slaves free in a single day. These circumstances seem like a dream, except that the newly freed slaves have no money, no education, and little hope for the future-unless someone rises up to lead them. Based on true events, Gideon's Call is the dramatic tale of a young man who battles the shame of his past and faces the horrors of war and unimaginable prejudice to become the deliverer of thousands of freed slaves.
Gideon's People
by Carolyn MeyerJews don't eat meat from a pig. Amish don't wear buttons. But two boys from extremely different cultures discover how similar they really are. "The story is fascinating as an in-depth examination of two disparate cultures that the boys discover share many of the commonalities of the human experience; it's also a great coming-of-age novel, inhabited by people who may dress and speak differently from many readers but whose actions are entirely understandable. "-Kirkus Reviews
Gideon's Torch
by Charles Colson Ellen VaughnThe new President of the United States was running for office, now he's running amuck.
The Gift
by T. Davis Bunn“It was as clear to her now as the dawn sky. Clear and glorious in its stillness, like a lake she used to visit with her husband, surrounded by forests and hills, so deep in its valley that few breezes found their way down to mar the mirror-like surface. The two of them would walk down while morning was nothing more than a rosy hint above the eastern hills, holding hands like teenagers, stepping carefully along the stone path so they did not spill their brimming coffee mugs. The world was silent then, and theirs....” So begins this truly beautiful story that brings a deep appreciation for family, work, love, and hearing God speak to the human heart.
The Gift
by Richard Paul EvansThere is no hurt so great that love cannot heal it Nathan Hurst hated Christmas. For the rest of the world it was a day of joy and celebration; for Nathan it was simply a reminder of the event that destroyed his childhood until a snowstorm, a cancelled flight, and an unexpected meeting with a young mother and her very special son would show him that Christmas is indeed the season of miracles. From the beloved author of the international bestseller The Christmas Box comes another timeless story of faith, hope, and healing.
The Gift: Poems Inspired by Hafiz, the Great Sufi Master (Compass)
by Daniel LadinskyDaniel Ladinsky&’s 250 unforgettable lyrical poems are inspired by the cherished verse of Hafiz, one of the greatest Sufi poets of all time. More than any other Persian poet, Hafiz expanded the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. Because his poems were often ecstatic love songs from God to his beloved world, many have called Hafiz the &“Invisible Tongue.&” Daniel Ladinsky&’s poems are not translations in a literal sense. Rather than capture the form of a particular classical work, Ladinsky crafts poems that release the spirit of Hafiz based on his study of stories and poems attributed to the revered Persian writer. The Gift imparts the wonderful qualities of this master Sufi poet and spiritual teacher: encouragement, an audacious love that touches lives, profound knowledge, generosity, and a sweet, playful genius unparalleled in world literature.
The gift
by Barbara LarrivaFifteen-year-old Dove Sanders is nothing like her sister Maddy. Whereas her twin is dark, slim, and blessed with inner grace, Dove is gangly, red-haired, pale, and filled with discontent. Then one night Dove discovers that she has the gift of healing—and her entire life is suddenly and dramatically changed.. THE GIFT is the moving tale of an adolescent’s spiritual maturation and her ultimate understanding of God’s love. • “Larriva is well on her way to becoming the newest addition to a long list of famous writers.” Arizona Living Magazine
The Gift: A Horse, a Boy, and a Miracle of Love
by Lauraine SnellingBeloved, bestselling author Lauraine Snelling weaves a story of holiday romance, which begins with a simple advertisement for a horse's companion. Turner McNeally's daughter has gone off to college, and her horse is demonstrating signs of loneliness. Rebecca Wilkinson's son hasn't spoken a word since his father's death, and the family counselor suggests a pet. What will Christmas bring these troubled hearts? And what is this gift from God that Turner McNeally keeps talking about?
Gift and Giver: The Holy Spirit for Today
by Craig S. KeenerIn this book, the author affirms the validity of spiritual gifts while seeking to restore a biblical emphasis on why the gifts are given.
Gift and Mystery: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of My Priestly Ordination
by Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II's newest work, both personal and spiritually accessible to all, was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.