Shelley Wood Gauld

Shelley Wood Gauld, a graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is a professional South African artist and an educator in the fields of Religious Instruction and Fine Art.******* Her first illustrated nonfiction book, "Return to the Fountainhead of the Faith" explores 14 major world ideologies and the convoluted history of the Church. It also provides numerous fascinating insights into Christianity's neglected Jewish roots. The first edition of this title, published by Pleasant Word in 2003, was nominated for the Koret Foundation Jewish Book Awards. The release of the Revised Edition of this title (c 2006) coincided with the publication of the author's memoir, "Much Bigger than Grownups: Chronicles of a Native South African," and in 2007, 6 x 9 inch editions of both books were released. ******* "Grownups" spans over five decades; 1953, the year of the author's birth, to 2006. It commences in a stone house on a hill at “Campania” -- a Zulu trading-post in KwaZulu-Natal -- and draws to a close in a small RV park in Colorado, USA. A colorful glossary, quotes by pivotal personalities, and forty-five original art works -- many of which are portraits of those who feature in this book -- supplement the text. ******* "Boatographs: Art on Water" is a photographic essay consisting of 120 semi-abstract marina "water images." ******* Please note that each of the titles listed below features a different preview and that full previews of "Return" and "Grownups" are available on Google Book Search. ******* Also bear in mind that e-books [on Lulu referred to as "DOWNLOADS"], a publishing method particularly beneficial for overseas buyers, afford an immediate and economical means of acquiring any book. Wherever you are in the world, you can be reading your very own e-book/"DOWNLOAD" within minutes! No shipping... no waiting... Enjoy.