Best Selling Books by Thomas Kinkade

Sam and Jessica Morgan''s holiday joy turns to tragedy when they lose their house to a fire just before Christmas, while single mother Julie Newton and her young daughter, in desperate need of a roof over their heads, turn to widower Jack Baxter for help.

Celebrate a loved one''s birthday with this extraordinary Little Book by Thomas Kinkade, "The Painter of Light¿." These words and paintings illustrate the sacredness of life and remind us to give thanks for the blessings another year will bring.

In this inspirational novel in Thomas Kinkade''s New York Times bestselling series, two unexpected newcomers to Cape Light will teach its residents to put the past behind them and surrender to the power of forgiveness—and love. Ever since her bitter divorce, single mom Molly Willhoughby has felt disillusioned by matters of the heart. But then she meets newcomer Dr. Matthew Harding, who inspires her to take another look at her life. Matthew is a widower who’s come to Cape Light to make a new start for himself and his teenage daughter. He may be reluctant to risk a new relationship, but he knows if he doesn’t find a way to put the past behind him, he may miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime love. And Matthew and Molly aren’t the only Cape Lighters who must find a way to believe in the possibility of miracles. A surprise visitor has turned up on Tucker Tulley’s doorstep—someone not entirely welcome. It will take Reverend Ben’s guidance for Tucker and his loved ones to turn over a new leaf and let the power of forgiveness fill their hearts…

Katherine is the daughter of the lighthouse keeper. She dreams of becoming a painter. But in 1905, a girl can''t grow up to be a famous artist -- can she? Rose just moved to the town of Cape Light. She wants to fit in with her new friends, but Rose has a secret she can''t share with anyone ... Lizabeth is Kat''s rich cousin who always gets what she wants. But Lizabeth soon finds out that money can''t keep her from losing the most precious thing of all ... Amanda''s mother passed away, and now Amanda keeps house for her minister father. When she meets a very special young man, can she find the courage to be friends with him in spite of her father''s disapproval? The quiet New England town of Cape Light never seems to change. But starting in 1905, the lives of these four friends will be transformed in ways they never could have imagined ...

New York Times bestselling authors Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer take a nostalgic journey into the Cape Light of Christmas past... As Cape Light dwellers get ready to deck the halls for a Christmas to remember, curmudgeonly Lillian Warwick is confined to bed, injured after a nasty fall. Cared for by her daughters, Emily and Jessica, she lets her thoughts drift back to the holiday season of 1955, when she first met Oliver Warwick, the dashing man who would become her husband. Recounting those romantic early days, she is reminded of a time when she had much to be grateful for-and recognizes the mistakes she''s made since. And to cap off this life-altering season, there just might be a winter wedding on the horizon.

The Every Day Light devotional series combines inspirational devotions by Selwyn Hughes with equally inspirational paintings.

Cape Light reflects on its past and revels in its future in this Christmas novel from Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer. After serving in Iraq, David has returned home to find that his widowed father has remarried. Jobless and dealing with physical injuries that may never heal, David doesn’t have much Christmas cheer, especially when Christine, his ex-girlfriend, comes to work at his father’s tree farm. Trying not to seem bitter or discouraged is even harder than the physical therapy he must undergo, and David realizes that he not only needs to heal his body but his heart as well. Meanwhile, Lillian Warwick’s daughters are concerned about their elderly, yet fiercely independent, mother living on her own. Even her old friend, Dr. Ezra Elliot, can’t get through to her. When the tables are turned and Ezra is in need of her help, they are both surprised to find they value each other beyond just friendship. And Lillian begins to wonder if it’s still possible to let love into her life...

The Christmas season is full of shopping and holiday cheer, but in this novel in the Cape Light series, finding one’s true purpose is the greatest gift of all… Reverend Ben has been ignoring his health recently, and it’s finally caught up with him in the form of a heart problem requiring bypass surgery. Since Ben will need six weeks of recuperation and rehab, an interim minister is assigned to the congregation. Reverend Isabel Lawrence is young, yet she has a quiet but steady way of connecting with the members of the church. While most of the congregation was troubled by the absence of Reverend Ben, Isabel has ultimately reassured them with her warmth and understanding. Meanwhile, Ben has secretly been considering when he should retire. Is this health setback a sign that it’s time to start a new phase of his life? As Ben grows stronger, he starts to wonder if he’s really ready to celebrate his final Christmas as pastor. After all, Christmas is a time for giving, but retiring and presenting Isabel with his much-treasured job might be the biggest test of faith Ben has ever had to face...

Immerse yourself in the glory of God''s light along the scenic byways and wooded paths of His magnificent creation. America''s favorite artist, Thomas Kinkade, masterfully captures the grandeur of sunlight as it filters through majestic forests, dances across babbling brooks, and bathes all of creation with its warmth in his latest offering, Along the Lighted Path.This exciting new addition to the Lighted Path Collection features some of Kinkade''s most recent releases beautifully framed with encouraging quotes and inspirational Scriptures.

A bold new edition of the groundbreaking book by two of America''s most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators. Since its release in 1982, The Artist''s Guide to Sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade--two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the "Painter of Light" (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated visuals and a special section chronicling the book''s origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate. Chapters and topics include: Chapter 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF SKETCHING (Coping with the Weather, Sketching at Night, Sitting or Standing?, Dealing with Curious Spectators, Being Inconspicuous, At Home Amid the Elements Chapter 2: MATERIALS (Sketchbooks, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Wash and Drybrush, Sketchboxes and Carrying Cases, Experiencing Your Materials) Chapter 3: ACHIEVING ACCURACY: (When to Use an Underdrawing, How Much Underdrawing is Necessary, Establishing the Large Shapes, Measuring Lengths, Measuring Slopes, Using Perspective Guidelines, Constructing with Geometric Forms, Completed Underdrawing, The Final Execution) Chapter 4: CAPTURING MOTION (Freezing Motion: A New Way of Drawing, Learning to Observe Motion, Training Your Memory, Getting It Down Fast, The Scribble Approach, The Gestural Approach, The Mannikin Approach, The Tonal Mass Approach, When Your Subject Moves Unexpectedly, Places to Go for Motion Sketching) Chapter 5: CREATING MOOD (Choosing a Subject, Noting Impressions, Composing with Thumbnails, Selectivity, Center of Interest, Dramatic Opposition, Delicacy, Mystery, Structure and Expression) Chapter 6: USING IMAGINATION (Dare to be Creative, Being Imaginative On-the-Spot, Exaggeration, Changing Context and Scale, Using Anthropomorphism, Additions and Combinations, Feeding the Imagination, Becoming More Imaginative) Chapter 7: STUDYING NATURE (Nature: Your Personal Drawing Workshop, The Experience of Nature Sketching, Plants, Animals, Sketching at the Zoo, Natural History Museum, Clouds, Rocks and Landforms, The Benefits of Studying Nature) Chapter 8: SKETCHING PEOPLE (Finding Raw Material, Exaggerating Character Traits, The Cartoon Approach, Portraying People in Their Environment, Two Characters, Group Composition, The On-The-Spot Portrait, Making People Sketches Come Alive, Family and Friends: Your Free Models) Chapter 9: EXPLORING THE MAN-MADE WORLD (Begin with the Commonplace, Sketching the Home, Indicating Building Exteriors, Signs and Letterforms, A New Look at Machines, Using Clutter, On-The-Spot Spot Research, Using Written Notes, Thinking As a Documentary Artist, The Joy of Exploration) Chapter 10: SKETCHING IN YOUR LIFE (Keeping Specialized Sketchbooks, Developing Sketches into Paintings, Sharing Sketches With Others, Sketching Alone or With Others)

In Cape Light a troubled marriage is healed by a runaway teenager and a divorced woman finds happiness with a struggling magazine writer who dresses up as Santa Claus.

New York Times bestselling authors Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer present the first novel in the Angel Island series, set on an island a stone''s skip away from Cape Light... Liza Martin arrives on Angel Island eager to sell off the rundown inn she inherited and return to her busy life in Boston. Back home await her unstable career as an advertising executive—and a broken marriage. Angel Island is just one more burden… But as Liza recalls the golden summers of her childhood, she begins to second-guess herself. And she wants to know more about Daniel Merritt, the charming handyman who’s helping repair the inn, but Liza doesn’t have time for romance…or much else. Sometimes Liza sees her life flying by—and, at the same time, going nowhere. It may take a band of angels to mend her broken wings and redirect her soul...

Katherine is the daughter of the lighthouse keeper. She dreams of becoming a painter. But in 1905, a girl can''t grow up to be a famous artist -- can she? Rose just moved to the town of Cape Light. She wants to fit in with her new friends, but Rose has a secret she can''t share with anyone ... Lizabeth is Kat''s rich cousin who always gets what she wants. But Lizabeth soon finds out that money can''t keep her from losing the most precious thing of all ... Amanda''s mother passed away, and now Amanda keeps house for her minister father. When she meets a very special young man, can she find the courage to be friends with him in spite of her father''s disapproval? The quiet New England town of Cape Light never seems to change. But starting in 1905, the lives of these four friends will be transformed in ways they never could have imagined ...

New York Times bestselling authors Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer present an inspiratinal novel in the series set on Angel Island, a place where anything is possible, even the wedding of your dreams... The inn is open for business, and owner Liza Martin has booked her first event—a wedding—even though renovations aren’t completed. This brings more of attractive handyman Daniel Merritt into her life, but as Liza starts falling for him, she learns that Daniel is a man with secrets. Liza doesn’t have time to dwell on her love life with all the wedding preparations taking place. She wants to make the event perfect, but the growing tension between the couple worries her. On the day of the wedding a storm rolls in—and the groom disappears. Everything is going wrong, and Liza needs a miracle. But, if you have faith and love, Angel Island is the sort of place where miracles can happen…

The residents of Cape Light and Angel Island will learn to speak what’s in their hearts this holiday season in this heartwarming novel in the New York Times bestselling series. Adele Morgan has made mistakes in her life. After a serious medical scare, she realizes her greatest regret is that she sat idly by while a petty dispute tore her family apart. She has returned to Cape Light determined to mend broken relations and bring everyone together for the holidays. But Adele’s arrival elicits little delight. Neither Molly Willoughby nor Sam Morgan has time for their grandmother’s plan to reconcile. It will take a miracle to unite Adele’s family. Luckily for Adele, miracles can happen at the Inn at Angel Island. Meanwhile, there’s another visitor, a skeptic determined to debunk Angel Island’s legend. Grad student Jonathan Butler plans to prove the angel lore is nonsense and leave with a grand “bah humbug!” Stuck on the island for Christmas, he spends his time doing research in the Historical Society where he meets local undergrad Tess Wyler. It’s only a matter of time before he too falls under the island’s spell and realizes that the proof of Angel Island and Cape Light’s magic lies within.

Molly Willoughby-Harding''s perfect life with her family, home, and new business is threatened by an unexpected pregnancy, while Miranda Potter finds herself attracted to an amnesiac stranger, and Reverend Ben discovers a wooden angel rumored to possess miraculous powers, in a new holiday story set in Cape Light. 40,000 first printing.

This 31-day devotional companion to "The Spirit of America" offers an inspiring look at Americans'' faith through the generations. Paintings by Thomas Kinkade with each devotional take readers through the 20th century, offering a warm, nostalgic view of where we have been in the last 100 years.

Emily Warwick struggles to build a new relationship with Sara, the daughter she had given up for adoption two decades earlier, while dealing with her regret over their years apart and falling for newspaper publisher Dan Forbes.

This beautiful volume features great memorable hymns from the Christian heritage, along with reflections that touch the heart and the incredible art of Thomas Kinkade. Full color.

This beautiful book showcases a new painting from "the Painter of Light" on the cover--"The Garden of Grace"--while text by Dr. David Jeremiah explores the facets of the light of Christ referred to in Luke 11:33-36.

In 1906, mortified by her mother''s suffragist activities that cause the family to move from New York City to Cape Light, fourteen-year-old Rose sees no value in her mother''s feminist views until she tries to enter a horse riding competition open only to boys.

Your customers are sure to be inspired to enter the world of "journaling" with Amcal''s Create-A-Journal "TM" Collection. Our beautiful, high-quality journals are loaded with extra features. With exquisite artwork and distinctive design, the Deluxe Create-a-Journal "TM" with scripture comes with six sturdy full-color divider pockets that separate 124 lined pages into three sections. A full page of self-adhesive pre-customized stickers and blank labels for personalizing are included, as well as a closure band to hold all contents in place. Amcal also offers a handy scriptured mini journal that will go anywhere in pocket or purse. This petite charmer features beautiful artwork, distinctive design, 104 lined pages and is wire-o bound with a convenient closure band. The nicest things come in small packages!

Celebrate the birth of the Savior with Thomas Kinkade. Come Let Us Adore Him will warm both your heart and home with selected passages from the New King James Version, accented by Kinkade''s luminescent, full-color art.A meaningful blend of Scripture, fireside stories, seasonal reflections, and the words of classic Christmas hymns, Come Let Us Adore Him provides a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.-- Full-color artwork by Thomas Kinkade-- Scripture portions from the New King James Version-- Warm, seasonal stories and classic hymns-- Foil-stamped cover, satin ribbon marker, and gift box-- Deluxe juniper green bonded leather binding

Thomas Kinkade the Painter of Light, creates glorious paintings that celebrate family, tradition, community, and the beauty of the natural world. His remarkable body of work is collected and cherished throughout the world. Thomas Kinkade acknowledges life''s simple pleasures and special moments through his paintings. Each full-color monthly spread in theThomas Kinkade Painter of Light 2012 Wall Calendarfeatures a life-affirming painting, including one of the artist''s newest and most poignant paintings, Homecoming Hero, a tribute to our brave soldiers around the world. This lovely calendar is packaged in a matching full-color envelope. (c) Thomas Kinkade

Young readers can study the beautiful landscapes painted by Kinkade and learn how to count by finding the number of windows, ducks, cars, and other elements in the scenery.

Thomas Kinkade began publishing his paintings so that he could share his passion for beauty and art. Thom painted more than a thousand masterworks. There is no greater testament to his belief that art should be accessible for everyone to enjoy than the millions of Thomas Kinkade images that grace the walls of homes around the world. Thomas Kinkade''s paintings capture the imagination and move the soul. Viewers will be transported to another place and time as they hike alongside the meandering stream that passes byThe Forest Chapelor feel the crisp breeze against their faces while strolling down a tree-lined street inAutumn on Mackinac Island. Each full-color spread of theThomas Kinkade Painter of Light with Scripture 2013 Deluxe Wall Calendarfeatures a lovely image and an uplifting King James Bible verse. (c) 2011 Thomas Kinkade