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Imprint. Oprah Book Club selection. ... Read more

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Inspired by the lyrics of the popular hymn "Lift High the Cross," Robert C. Morgan uses familiar situations to convey a layperson's understanding of the theology of the cross. ... Read more

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"Morgan provides a comprehensive, consistent, and unified analysis of Madison's political philosophy using Madison's views on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as the focus. Morgan looks at all that Madison wrote on these topics before, during, and after the adoption of the Constitution. He argues that Madison's constitutional philosophy was shaped by his view that there was an inherent conflict between limited government and accountability on the one hand, and the tendency of all to exercise autonomous, unrestricted power. . . . His second thesis is that Madison was propelled to become a constitutional reformer not by any desire to curb democracy but by the need to preserve both the union and republican government. Morgan emphasizes the impact of the American experience in shaping Madison's thought as well as its eclectic character." Choice ... Read more

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James Madison on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
James Madison on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights by Robert J. Morgan is as the author says a work where, "Madison provided us with an unmistakable key to understanding his thought and actions as a constitutional reformer, when he said that the rights of man are the foundation of just governments, but manknd had deduced only defective superstructures of government as of 1776."

The book is divided into two parts, as such each has chapters grouped according to relevance. Part one labeled Power, with chapters of: To Improve and Perpetuate the Union, A Proper Energy in the Executive, The True Principles of Republican Government, and Supporting and Restraining the Executive.

Part two labeled Rights with chapters of: Political Liberty, A Few Obvious Truths, The Very Essence of Free and Responsible Government, and The Framer's Muse.

James Madison was kind of unique in that he believed in a republican form of government like Thomas Jefferson, but he also became a constitution reformer because he wanted to expand the federal powers, but only, to preserve this republican government as to keep this form of government strong enough to fulfill America's unique destiny. Madison had a very keen grasp, an insight if you will, of the enormous difficulties entailed in creating the office of president and maintaining it over time. This, I believe, was one of the downfalls Madison had with his own Presidency. Madison struggled as President. He believed and would later say, "would any single person be endowed with such singular talents and superior devotion to the common good as to be chosen to excerise power without challenge by his peers."

Madison as with Jefferson were both well read, especially with the European thinkers, Hume, Adam Smith, Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant. With Thomas Paine of Virginia espousing his anti-constitutional views, holding a lot of political backing, Madison at first didn't want the Bill of Rights. But, Madison was a man of reflection, and in order to get a greater backing for the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights was adopted.

This book gives the reader insight into the thinking of Madison, his motives and meanings, and gives us that Madison's political thought as clear and gives us a simple interpretation that Madison speculated very little. The book is well documented and written with an easy readable style and explains Madison.

John Adams and James Madison both believed in the misfortune of history... how would they be remembered... by deeds and the handling of great events. ... Read more

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What is the law?; What are the crimes?; What are the penalties?; Who are the criminals?; How do the courts work?; How does the prison system work?; Some crimes, penalties, and case histories; etc..... ... Read more

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Only death on the widest scale can give Martin Tabor, ruler of the vampires, the power he desires, and only private investigator Teddy London can stop him, provided London can resist Tabor's offer of immortality. ... Read more

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This book follows Christ throughout the entire bible-The Thin Crimson Thread of Christ woven throughout scriptures, from the promise to Eve to the returning King in Revelations.Follow the First and the Last, the Alpha and Omega, the promised Messiah as he is mentioned and foretold throughout all the books of the bible. The OT prophesies will be examined and the evidence of their fulfillment will be provided, to prove that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. ... Read more

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The consequences of Adultery, Prostitutes and Pornography; Divorce, Prison, and eternal separation from God. ... Read more

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Ten Thousand Goodbyes
Ten Thousand Goodbyes, an autobiography on the life of Robert M. Morgan, treats the reader to a luscious story smorgasbord of Oregon and the Morgan Clan.The feast includes historical tidbits about Portland, Sauvie Island and Morgan's Landing; the River Boats of the Columbia and Willamette; pioneering, the age of transportation (and innovation!); and poetry and pose in praise of family.

The surprise dessert for me was the connection to my own family tree, with anecdotes of the Hyland clan, another of the pioneer families of Oregon.

Ten Thousand Goodbyes,Lifetime Reflections of a Traveling Man, by Robert M. Morgan. Copyright 1997 Morgan Family Trust. Published by Premiere Editions International, Inc. ISBN 09633818-9-X. Available through Amazon.com ... Read more

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Tough-as-nails detective Teddy London is skeptical of beautiful Lisa Hutchinson's claim that she is being stalked by winged monsters until one crashes through his thirteenth floor window. Original. ... Read more

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Creepy and hard to get
If you really like the science fiction horror genre, this book is worth reading. If not, spend your money on something else. The plot development takes a long time to get going, and ends abruptly. Also, the used versions of the book now sell for more than the original paperback. ... Read more

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A fine limited edition collection
This is the first poetry collection by Robert Morgan (author of GAP CREEK) since his excellent 1991 book GREEN RIVER: NEW AND SELECTED POEMS. Printed in a limited edition of only 500 copies, WILD PEAVINES contains nineteenpreviously uncollected poems published in magazines from the early '80sthrough the early '90s. Like most of Morgan's work, these poems are set inthe Blue Ridge Mountains. They deal with subjects such as Cherokee history("Signal Fires"), the southern Appalachian landscape ("WildPeavines"), the traditional culture developed by the white settlers("Thrush Doctor"), and the poet's father's love of work("Mowing"). Some (such as the already anthologized"Honey") also deal indirectly with the nature of language andpoetry. It's a very fine little book, and beautifully designed as well. ... Read more