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Robert Clark

    April 9, 1952

    Robert Clark is a novelist and nonfiction writer whose work consistently probes profound questions of faith. His books, spanning various genres, return to core inquiries about God: "Is there a God? Does he love us? Is he even paying attention?" Clark's writing invites readers to contemplate fundamental aspects of human existence and our relationship with the divine, marked by its depth and penetrating insight.

    Mr. White's Confession
    National Geographic: The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography
    Evolution: A Visual Record
    The Lord of the Laws
    Close Enough
    In the Deep Midwinter
    • A debut novel of classic elegance, moral consequence, and luminous prose. When a well-established lawyer loses his brother in what seems to have been a hunting accident, the calm surface of his life is disturbed, as secrets kept by the women in his family begin to emerge.

      In the Deep Midwinter
    • Close Enough

      • 198 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Nicole's journey of sexual exploration begins anew when she meets Mark, a new doctor at her rehabilitation center. Their intense attraction leads to passionate encounters that awaken desires she had long suppressed. Under the mentorship of Anita, Nicole delves into a world of lust and creativity, transforming her life. However, their romance faces a sudden crisis when an angry patient attacks Mark, forcing them to confront the fragility of their relationship and redefine their connection in the aftermath of chaos.

      Close Enough
    • The Lord of the Laws

      From Bacon to Black Holes: A Unique Dialogue On the Origin of the Universe and the Meaning of Life

      • 508 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The book explores the concept that all physical laws and the essence of reality may be governed by a singular, overarching law. It delves into the implications of this idea for our understanding of the Universe, challenging established scientific notions and inviting readers to reconsider the fundamental principles that shape existence. Through this lens, the narrative prompts profound questions about the nature of reality and our place within it.

      The Lord of the Laws
    • Evolution: A Visual Record

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Stunning images to reawaken us to the scientific process that drives the amazing diversity of life on earth Evidence of evolution is everywhere. Through 200 revelatory images, award-winning photographer Robert Clark makes one of the most important foundations of science clear and exciting to everyone. Evolution: A Visual Record transports readers from the near-mystical(human ancestors) to the historic (the famous 'finches' Darwin collected on the Galapagos Islands that spurred his theory); the recently understood (the link between dinosaurs and modern birds) to the simply astonishing.

      Evolution: A Visual Record
    • In addition to countless millions of conventional film cameras, digital cameras will be found in one out of every two American households this year. This authoritative guide provides a handy, all-in-one reference for photographers using either medium (or both), combining the practical know-how of more than 50 outstanding professional photographers with National Geographic's world-renowned tradition of excellence and expertise.The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography presents ten easy-to-read chapters exploring every aspect of the digital revolution. With straightforward explanations of both simple, all-but-foolproof equipment like inexpensive autofocus point-and-shoot cameras and of sophisticated, megapixel single lens reflex units boasting interchangeable lenses. It also covers important accessories; provides advice of all kinds, from key facts and basic tips for beginners to advanced techniques for skilled amateurs; and addresses the essentials of PhotoShop editing, scanning and printing, effective archiving, and more. Along with digital information, there's also plenty of material on traditional film, from old techniques to helpful sidebars on when to use film rather than digital.Throughout the book dozens of well-known, highly accomplished photographers showcase some of their most famous shots and share both the human stories behind them and the specific technical details of their creation. This wonderful mix of vivid examples and vital nuts-and-bolts information makes The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography a uniquely useful, indispensable reference for photographers everywhere.

      National Geographic: The Ultimate Field Guide to Photography
    • Mr. White's Confession

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      St. Paul, Minnesota, 1939. The body of a beautiful dime-a-dance girl is found on a hillside, and Police Lieutenant Wesley Horner, struggling and alone after his wife's recent death, heads the investigation into her murder. His chief suspect is Herbert White, an eccentric recluse and hobby photographer who spends his days recording his life in detailed journal entries and scrapbooks. In Mr. White's Confession , Robert Clark illuminates the complex relationships between truth and fiction, past and present, faith and memory. Mr. White's Confession is the winner of the 1999 Edgar Award for Best Novel.

      Mr. White's Confession