Books published by publisher Vision Forum

The Bakers and the Wilburs have become such good friends that they decide to vacation together at a lovely wilderness lodge. While the ladies and girls enjoy the lodge's luxurious facilities, the men and boys go camping in the surrounding wild. They expect their greatest thrills to come from horse-riding, canoeing, and hiking, but the trip changes when they find an injured hiker. Then the hiker disappears with most of their supplies, and they're stranded with little food, no communication, and a long trip back to civilization. What's more -- there are some very strange things going on in this forest, and the mysterious hiker seems to be at the center of them. Mr. Baker must get his team back to safety with no supplies or means of contact, saddled with a thief who will not speak. Phil is forced to act like a criminal when thrown into a company of bad men, and the twins must survive in the wilderness with a man they do not trust. Who is really Jigson? What mysterious activity is going on in the forest? And, will they all come out alive?

Few people realize that America was founded because a devout band of non-conformist Christians lived and breathed the covenant promises of Jesus Christ. Though the Pilgrims left England because of religious persecution, they actually left Holland to protect their children from ungodly influences. These parents risked everything to protect their young. Bradford boldly proclaimed that these families were willing to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, "even though they [the Pilgrims] be but stepping stones" for future generations of Christians they would never meet. Of Plymouth Plantation is one of the five most inspirational books I have ever read. It is the true story of 50 "average" people who changed the world because they shared a multi-generational vision. For almost two decades, it has been a cherished family tradition to read this book aloud each Thanksgiving. My father, the family patriarch, gathers his many children and grandchildren around the table and reads for several hours the story of Bradford and the heroic Pilgrims. After all, how can we truly appreciate the significance of Thanksgiving if we do not know the real story? My personal library consists of thousands of volumes, but this is one of my most treasured. Your child should not be considered fully educated before reading Of Plymouth Plantation.

A Creationist audio guide to 100 of the of the most popular marine creatures! Did you know that the bottlenose dolphin can hold its breath for up to twenty minutes while submerged? What s more: Do you know what sea creature has three hearts, releases a cloud of dark ink when disturbed, and has the design features for jet propulsion? Join Jonathan Park and his father for a trip to the aquarium as they explore these and other wonders of the underwater world. Featuring one hundred, two-minute segments, this creationist audio guide to a hundred sea creatures dispels common evolutionary myths and highlights some of the most fascinating attributes that God gave each aquatic animal He designed. Filled with engaging sound effects and amazing scientific tidbits, Dr. Kendall Park and Jonathan take listeners on an aquarium excursion to remember. Perfect for car rides or family marine outings, this audio presentation is a great tool for training your children about the captivating creatures of the sea. Every sea creature has a story which gives glory to God. Learn about the whale shark, rock fish, and much, much more! Aquarium Episodes -- Index of Animals Disc 1 * 01 - African Lungfish * 02 - American Lobster * 03 - Angler Fish * 04 - Archer Fish * 05 - Barracuda * 06 - Beluga Whale * 07 - Betta * 08 - Black Tip Reef Shark * 09 - Blue Crab * 10 - Blue Shark * 11 - Bottlenose Dolphin * 12 - Box Fish * 13 - Butterfly Fish * 14 - Catfish * 15 - Chambered Nautilus * 16 - Chiton * 17 - Cleaner Fish * 18 - Cleaner Shrimp * 19 - Clownfish * 20 - Comb Jelly * 21 - Copper Rockfish * 22 - Coral * 23 - Crayfish * 24 - Cuttlefish * 25 - Dogfish Shark Disc 2 * 01 - Dolphinfish * 02 - Electric Eel * 03 - Feather Duster * 04 - Flounder * 05 - Flying Fish * 06 - Four-eyed Fish * 07 - Ghost Crab * 08 - Giant Clam * 09 - Giant Octopus * 10 - Gold Fish * 11 - Goliath Grouper * 12 - Great White Shark * 13 - Guitarfish * 14 - Guppy * 15 - Hagfish * 16 - Hammerhead * 17 - Hermit Crab * 18 - Horseshoe Crab * 19 - Humphead Wrasse * 20 - Leatherhead Sea Turtle * 21 - Limpet * 22 - Lionfish * 23 - Loggerhead Sea Turtle * 24 - Longhorn Cowfish * 25 - Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Disc 3 * 01 - Manatee * 02 - Mandarin Fish * 03 - Manta Ray * 04 - Moon Jellyfish * 05 - Moorish Idol * 06 - Moray Eel * 07 - Mudskipper * 08 - Mussel * 09 - Orca Whale I * 10 - Orca Whale II * 11 - Oyster * 12 - Palette Surgeonfish * 13 - Paradise Fish * 14 - Parrotfish * 15 - Pilot Fish * 16 - Pirahna * 17 - Porcupine Pufferfish * 18 - Queen Conch * 19 - Reef Stonefish * 20 - Remora * 21 - Salmon * 22 - Sand Dollar * 23 - Scallop * 24 - Sea Anemone * 25 - Sea Cucumber Disc 4 * 01 - Sea Dragon * 02 - Sea Horse * 03 - Sea Lion * 04 - Sea Snake * 05 - Sea Sponge * 06 - Sea Star * 07 - Sea Urchin * 08 - Snapping Shrimp * 09 - Spanish Dancer * 10 - Spotted Garden Eel * 11 - Sting Ray

The skies are clear, the weather is beautiful, and the Bakers are eager to welcome a new family, the Wilburs, to the farm next-door. Phil, Abby, Andy, and Tom Baker are learning how to relate to their new friends when they discover a mysterious crate hiding an ancient ruby ring which triggers strange activity on the Wilburs' farm. A trail of clues leads to two conflicting stories of strife in the Old West, but it seems that the theft and aggression surrounding this ring haven't stayed in the past. When the safety of both families is threatened, it's up to the Bakers to figure out what is going on before it's too late. Can the Bakers bring an end to a legacy of conflict and restore honor to a tarnished family name? Can Andy learn the secret of his older brother's courage? And, can they solve the baffling riddle of the ruby ring?

The Dinsmores, Travillas, and Raymonds decide to spend the summer in cottages by the sea on Nantucket Island. They journey there aboard a yacht with Captain Raymond at the helm. On the island they enjoy the village of Sconset and explore several points of interest. The children learn to swim, and the families enjoy relaxing beach walks, carriage drives, and boat rides -- even a New England clam bake on the beach. When a violent storm catches Lulu far from the cottage, she learns a frightening lesson about obedience. Zoe learns about faith and trust in God to keep her husband safe. Elsie at Nantucket is the tenth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

The words of Jesus, ''Suffer the little children to come unto me ... for of such is the kingdom of God'' ought to be a living reality in young children. This 19th century story demonstrates just such a reality through the life of a little girl who loves the Savior and tries to obey his commands through persecution, temptation, and disappointment. Set in the coastal South of the 1840s, this Christian classic provides clear testimony to the Grace of God in the life of a child. As a young heiress to an enormous fortune, Elsie Dinsmore has the wealth of the world at her fingertips. But as an endearing 8-year-old little girl, all Elsie ever wants is the loving care of her only surviving parent--her father, Horace Dinsmore. However, the young Mr. Dinsmore is oceans away in Europe without a single thought of her, except to relinquish his care to Elsie s grandfather and step-grandmother at Roselands, the family s Southern plantation. Surrounded by unloving relatives who treat her harshly, Elsie seeks comfort from her heavenly Father, the One she learns will never leave her nor forsake her. Her tender faith in Jesus will have to stand the test of immense trials and injustice that await little Elsie at Roselands. Elsie Dinsmore is the first book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.

The Pirate City is a story about the Algerian pirates who were the scourge of the Mediterranean sea during the early to mid-1800s. They would plunder the ships of other sovereign nations, and as a result were a wealthy little city-state until their demise in the Barbary War. In this tale, set during the heyday of the pirates, a merchant and his sons Mariano and Lucien are captured aboard their trading vessel and taken as prisoners to the pirate capital of Algiers. Follow their adventures as they rescue other prisoners, experience life in the pirate city, and attempt to escape from their captors. Forced to endure slavery as Christian dogs before their Muslim captors, the heroes rely on Providence to bring their deliverance. R.M. Ballantyne spent time in Algiers and dressed himself as an Arabian while researching material for his book so that he might portray his characters and the story's setting with the greatest accuracy possible.

As the Travillas winter at Viamede, Elsie s birthplace, Lily, the newest member of the family is born, but it is later realized that she is very frail. Soon after returning to Ion, the family s doctor encourages them to spend the debilitating summer months at Crags, a friend s mountain home in upstate New York along the Hudson River. Although she loves her dear friend, Lucy Ross, Elsie s only hesitancy is that her children will be influenced in a negative way knowing that the Rosses have not brought up their children in the love of the Lord, rendering them unruly and disrespectful. With no other alternative, Elsie consents, and they are presented with many opportunities to share the love and truth of Christ amidst the turmoil of the Ross children. Soon after they return to Ion, they are faced with a life-threatening injury to an elder Dinsmore, and later yet, must trust the loving Savior completely with the precious life of their youngest one. Elsie s Children is the sixth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century Martha Finley classic, the Elsie Dinsmore Series. These books are best when read in order.