Books with author John Christensen

Combining keen observation with an endless supply of imagination has become the hallmark of James C. Christensen, one of the world's most beloved artists. The artist thinks art should invite us, attract us, and draw us in writes Christensen of his titular painting Passage by Faith. The author says I'd love for the viewer to participate a bit in this painting and imagine himself in that boat, making a passage by faith. Such personal thoughts and feelings are at the heart of this beautiful and timeless book of art, inspiration, and spiritual emotion. For more than thirty years, Christensen has been translating the world around him into masterful and inventive art. This collection the first ever for a Latter-day Saint audience explores the spiritual elements of his work and unveils the visual metaphors, symbols, and meaning behind the meanings of some of his most popular fantasy pieces, such as Hold to the Rod and The Responsible Woman. Also included are pieces with deeply personal meaning, such as Twilight and The Nest, and scriptural images such as Gethsemane, The Rich Young Ruler, and The Annunciation, as well as a few gems that have never been printed before. Beautifully designed with more than sixty images and comments from the artist, this is a book that art-lovers of all ages will treasure. Inspired by the world s myths, fables and tales of imagination, James C. Christensen wants his work to add up to more than a beautiful if sometimes curious looking work of art. Having taught art professionally for over 20 years, he likes to think of the world as his classroom. His hope is that through whatever he creates-be it a porcelain, fine art print or book-he can convey a message, inspiration or a simple laugh. He believes that teaching people to use their imagination helps us find solutions to sooth the stresses of everyday life-or get a little lift to help us keep going. In short: all things are possible when you share Christensen s philosophy that Believing is Seeing.

From the unforgiving mountains of Colorado, the first of Cyris’s misfits was forged. True Puritan, Christian values collide headlong into ancient laws of a vampire culture that Cyris never felt he belonged to. The strength to be different. The strength to question. The conviction to take responsibility and pay the consequences for change. A hundred year story is woven from a rainy night in modern Los Angeles, sharing the events that lead to Cyris stepping up and accepting the title of Lord of the Fallen. Cyris and Dominik set out into the unspoiled wilderness to reunite a semi-mad, unclaimed, vampire with his missing family. To prove to him what he now was, and show him his world was changed and lost against his will. What they found was the beast who created him. A feral consciousness claimed the untouched territory. He took whatever he desired, nothing of the man he once was left. The one thing that all vampires fear becoming. The one challenge looming over the fledgling lord.

Will there be relaxation on the sandy beaches of Mexico, or will blood fill the blue waters of the ocean? Here’s the third installment in the latest adventures of our Prince of Los Angeles and the Lord of the Fallen. After hardships in the Colorado mountains, and the terror they’ve seen in L.A., its decided that it’s time for a long needed vacation. But will our Lords really be able to take a vacation? In this book you will find out if that’s true. With a long cold murder case looming overhead, our adventurers set out. Will a mystery woman come out of hiding and attack our Lords? Only Time will tell…

Audrie Lanes begins to experience strange occurrences, discovering she inherited a family curse affecting people born with the golden eyes of a fox. This event alters her life into a fantasy world. The Kitsune Chronicles: The Feral Guardian centers on Audrie learning to control her new abilities. After the curse takes effect, she awakens as a celestial kitsune, a silver nine-tails whose potential is to control all of the earthly elements. As she spends time harnessing her new powers, she also bonds with her maternal family. The characters become surrogate mothers for Audrie, as her own mom abandoned her when she was younger. She becomes especially attached to Star, who teaches her how to shape-shift and live in the wild. She also teaches her the importance of forgiveness, which Audrie was never shown. While in the wilderness, she meets other spirits and a creature intent on devouring them. However, this new world is dangerous and filled with many other unique and sinister creatures seeking their kind. Author's Note: This new edition includes an alternate ending.

Combining keen observation with an endless supply of imagination has become the hallmark of James C. Christensen, one of the world's most beloved artists. "I think art should invite us, attract us, and draw us in," writes Christensen of his titular painting Passage by Faith. "I'd love for the viewer to participate a bit in this painting and imagine himself in that boat, making a passage by faith."Such personal thoughts and feelings are at the heart of this beautiful and timeless book of art, inspiration, and spiritual emotion.For more than thirty years, Christensen has been translating the world around him into masterful and inventive art. This collection—the first ever for a Latter-day Saint audience—explores the spiritual elements of his work and unveils the visual metaphors, symbols, and "meaning behind the meanings" of some of his most popular fantasy pieces, such as Hold to the Rod and The Responsible Woman.Also included are pieces with deeply personal meaning, such as Twilight and The Nest, and scriptural images such as Gethsemane, The Rich Young Ruler, and The Annunciation, as well as a few gems that have never been printed before. Beautifully designed with more than sixty images and comments from the artist, this is a book that art-lovers of all ages will treasure.

While the Kalians celebrate their recent victory, an innumerable horde of galdaks pours out of the mountains, intent on destroying the human race. The people of Kalia look to Traven, a master wielder, to save them. However, even his immense power may not be enough to stop the imminent threat. His will, courage, and strength are tried as he prepares to give his all, even his life, for the people he loves.

6th grader Aaron Taylor just moved to Woodrow Wilson Junior High. He finds himself in a class where the kids and Ms. Davis, his new teacher, are having a prank war! He meets Shelly who is very interesting, and her horrible brother Tom who was held back last year. Tom is set on making Aaron’s life miserable! But it’s not all bad; he did meet a new friend -Jake who together, with Shelly and the rest of the class, are planning the biggest prank yet!

Hi, my name’s Jaxon, the unluckiest kid alive. I was born on Friday the 13th and just turned 13 today. Not only have I had to deal with humiliation and failure my entire life, today, on my birthday, I learned the earth is about to be destroyed. The world will end in one week unless someone can stop it. Talk about bad luck!Note: Seven Days to Meltdown was writtten specifically for readers 10-14 years old. It is the first in a seven book series.