Bøger af Brad Barton

In The Enchanted Bell Tower, Book Four: Love Your Neighbor, David and Jonathan Jordan struggle to understand what God wants from them. First, God sends them into the very scary world that begins the Noah story in Genesis 6. When they try to return to that story, God sends them into the story of the Israelites after they fled Egypt. When the brothers try to return to the story of Exodus, God sends them to random stories throughout the Bible. Making things more difficult, God sends Noah to communicate with the brothers in a dream. Through that dream, God calls the boys to help people in need in their time and place. Journey with David and Jonathan as they try to figure out what God wants them to do. In the process, discover with David new meaning in Jesus' command to "love...your neighbor as yourself" (Luke 10:27.)

In The Enchanted Bell Tower, Book Three: They Left Everything, David Jordan faces the greatest challenge yet to his faith...worldly success. It seems that all of his previous troubles are in the past, and his future looks bright. Between his friends, his prospects with Becca, and his improving soccer play, David no longer feels the need to spend as much time in the bell tower with Jonathan or to focus so much on God. Suddenly, when David does go into the bell tower, something strange happens: time starts passing in the real world. What does this change mean for David's trips to the bell tower, his relationship with God, and his relationship with Jonathan? David will have important decisions to make when he encounters the adult Jesus of Nazareth face-to-face and receives a call to follow Him. Journey with David and Jonathan into the stories of scripture to discover timeless lessons about priorities and brotherhood.

After the events of The Enchanted Bell Tower, Book One: In the Beginning, David Jordan's life changed for the better. He made new friends; he got closer to his brother, Jonathan, while spending countless hours visiting the stories of the Bible via the enchanted bell tower; he began playing soccer in a recreational league; he adopted a positive view of life for the first time since his mother died; and, a new girl-Becca-arrived in Dexter and befriended him. David's future looked bright...until Judd Johnson and his gang of thugs bully David as he arrives at the Dexter Middle School grounds with Becca to show her around on her first day at the school. Suddenly, David's life feels like a mess again. Harboring feelings of shame, David retreats from all of his friends, including his brother and Mr. Joshua. In the midst of these struggles, God speaks to Davis through a dream. As David seeks to discover the meaning of his dream, he and Jonathan enter into the story of Jesus' birth as told through the gospel of Matthew. During his visits with Jonathan into Matthew 1-2, David rediscovers God's love for him and learns how to enjoy life...even a life filled with bullies. Travel with David and Jonathan into the story of Jesus' birth and discover the power of God's love for you anew!

Today’s portrait photographers owe a debt of gratitude to old-school pin-up and glamour photographers, who knew how to entice viewers with images that ooze with a playful, come-hither sexuality. The subjects were impeccably posed, lit, attired, and directed to ensure that every portrait was evocative and gave viewers insight into the woman’s personality — whether she were a smokey-eyed siren or a girl-next-door type.In this book, award-winning photographer Brad Barton (Fort-Worth, TX) compiles 60 memorable final portraits, behind-the-scenes shots, and image alternates that show a range of styles that duplicate (and re-invent) vintage looks his clients and portrait recipients love. Readers will learn how to connect with clients, create effective lighting setups, correct perceived flaws through posing, drum up playful prop-and-set combinations to develop a portrait theme, and more.Readers will also find a host great tips for maximizing each image through thoughtful and efficient post-production work. Armed with the tips in this book, beginners and pros alike will find a renewed creative vision and have at hand the powerful tools required to bring their portrait ideas to life.