<p>Once Ransoned is a true story of an abduction that gripped Gainesville, Georgia, in August 1992. Tane Shannon had been taken from her home at gun point while her husband was at his office and her two children napped.</p>

Once Ransomed:A True Tale of Kidnapping and Redemption

Dick Parker

Tane Shannon

Looking Glass Books

For the vast majority of Americans, patiotism is in again. Since the events of September 11, 2001, more people are showing their love for the United States-by flying the flag, supporting the troops and saying God bless America-than we've seen in many years. But the possibility of further terrorist attacks, economic disruptions, and worldwide war unsettles many people. Author Jim Reimann says one thing-trust in God-will dispel such fears and make life in a dangerous world livable. As Reimann says in his preface, This book is a reminder that when patriotism and the promises of men and nations are not enough, god promises to protect us from the pestilence and plague if we acknowledge His name and call upon Him. The time has come for us to stand on that promise-to call upon God daily-to spend time in His presence and His truth-and then to listen to Him speaking to us through His Word, as we sit quietly before Him.

In God We Trust: When Patriotism Is Not Enough

Religion & Spirituality

Jim Reimann

Christian Books & Bibles

Promise Press

<p>For the Atlanta native: What could be more Atlanta centric than a coffee-table book about The Varsity? Such is the case with WHAT'LL YA HAVE: A HISTORY OF THE VARSITY (Looking Glass Books, $24.99), a glossy retrospective on Frank Gordy's quintessential hamburger stand. Fast food and even faster service aren't necessarily American virtues, but Dick Parker writes the Varsity's success story with admiration as plain as, in the restaurant's own lingo, a naked dog walking. Still, the Varsity qualifies as a genuine institution in a city with little regard for its own history, and What'll Ya Have includes enough colorful details, nostalgic reminiscences and scrapbook-style mementos to make it an appetizing present to any longtime Atlantan on your list.</p>

What'll You Have: A History of the Varsity

History

Americas

Looking Glass

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