New Releases by James Jones

In Echoes of Decline, Rev. James Jones delivers a gripping, clear-eyed exploration of one of the most powerful political movements in modern America. From the economic fallout of the Great Recession to the events of the January 6 United States Capitol attack, this book traces how frustration, identity, and belief converged into a force that continues to define the nation’s political landscape. This is not a book of slogans—it’s a deep dive into the forces behind them. Inside, you’ll discover: How economic anxiety and cultural change set the stage for a political movement. Why “Make America Great Again” resonated with millions—and what it really meant The role of media, identity, and distrust in shaping modern political movements What happened when the movement moved from campaign to governance How events like January 6 became a turning point in American history What the movement looks like after power—and where it may be heading next Written in a balanced, accessible voice, Echoes of Decline goes beyond headlines and talking points to examine the deeper story—one that affects every American, regardless of political belief. Who this book is for: Readers who want to understand—not just react to—modern politics Anyone interested in populism, identity, and the future of democracy Voters across the political spectrum seeking clarity in a divided time

This book provides a modern commentary on the classic Christian devotional work The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. It includes chapters by James Jones and Richard Challoner, providing insights into the historical significance of the work and its enduring relevance to Christian spirituality. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian spirituality and the ongoing relevance of this classic text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A White Shirt on Sunday is about the life and trials of James Jones and includes events from his early childhood and into later life. It includes the times that he was carried by God through perilous events that occurred throughout his life. God took care of him and his family because God has a purpose for James's life, but he had to be in the will of God to receive the blessings God intended. God has a purpose for every person's life, but we must be willing to submit to him through his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, in order to realize that purpose. Only then can we have peace in our life. This book will help readers by demonstrating God's grace and mercy, whether you are on the mountains of life or living in the valleys. When it seems the darkest, God is always present. Those who call upon God for help are never disappointed.

Do you struggle with procrastination? Do you find yourself flailing behind, your dreams always out of reach? The Secrets of Self-Discipline: Here’s The Perfect Solution If You Want to Succeed in Every Aspect of Life and Master Willpower and Mental Toughness. You may be the most talented person ever, but if you don’t have the self-discipline to work hard for your goals, you’ll hardly get anywhere in life. Anything that’s worth having, any accomplishment worth achieving, they all require that we put time and effort. Success only comes to those who preserve, day in and day out. You are probably already aware of all that, but what does that mean in practical terms? Successful people, global CEOs, and high-level professionals and athletes, all had to master self-discipline. This is not something that comes naturally to most people. In fact, we have to understand that self-discipline is a habit that we must choose to practice every day. It’s the only way we can achieve our goals. Most books focus on either men or women, and they offer a lot of theories and opinions. In this book, you will find clear explanations of some key concepts related to self-discipline. But more importantly, you will find practical tips and useful information that you can apply to your own life right away. Not only will you learn how to develop self-discipline, but this book will also give you a lot of inspiration and motivation to stay on the path of success! Here’s what you’ll find inside this book: A simple guide on how to increase your self-discipline in 11 easily applicable points The 3 most important aspects of self-discipline explained with tips on developing perseverance and willpower How to exercise your mind to develop a successful mentality and increase your concentration Blueprint on using self-discipline to lose weight, increase physical fitness and energy level How to leverage self-discipline as the key factor in business success and increased productivity 30-day self-discipline technique to develop awareness, decrease errors and unlock personal freedom How to eliminate bad habits, start taking responsibility for your life, and eliminate negative thinking Best ways to identify your purpose and stop self-sabotaging yourself with anxiety and insecurity A guide on using cognitive behavioral therapy and Stoicism to become a better person for yourself and others How to leverage the power of technology to develop self-discipline with a list of apps to help you get there AND SO MUCH MORE! You may think it’s too late to change. Maybe you think you’re just a lazy person, and that’s the way it is. Maybe success seems like a dream available only to those who are extremely lucky. None of these thoughts are true. We are who we are because of our habits, the things we do and say every day. That famous CEO or supermodel has the same abilities you do, but they choose to develop self-discipline, work hard on their personal development, and never give up on their dreams. Even if you think the success you dream about is unreachable, you need to know that it’s all a matter of self-discipline and habits. This book will help you understand what self-discipline is and how to develop the mindset of mental toughness. It will also give you very practical exercises and advice on how to apply principles of self-discipline in your life. If you’ve been self-sabotaging and waiting for better opportunities to just fall into your lap, you’ve been wasting time. Self-discipline is the key to freedom, and it’s time for you to take responsibility for who you are. You and only you are in charge of your life. With this book, you will finally learn how to take control and become the person you always wanted to be! Get Your Copy!

Do you wish to have full control over your mind and not let it get your life into a downward spiral? Do you feel chained and paralyzed by your worries and fears? Do you have to resist getting dragged into the bottomless black hole of depression? Does your PTSD make you experience the worst moments of your life over and over again? If you've answered "yes" to at least one of these questions... no wonder you're browsing psychology books right now and wondering if this particular book will help you. It's true that many self-help books offer advice that's either too vague or too trivial to take seriously. Feeling depressed? Smile, and don't be sad. Because this book is different, it will empower you to treat yourself like a real therapist would - with actionable advice and practical exercises used in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find inside: ● 7 pearls for cognitive-behavioral therapy: Learn straight from the experience of mental health professionals! ● A 6-week step-by-step plan that will help you become your own therapist: Even if you're learning CBT from scratch! ● Actionable techniques for treating a variety of mental health issues: Anxiety, PTSD, anger issues, insomnia, eating disorders, and many others. ● Cutting-edge treatment options for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder: CBT isn't just for neurotypical people! ● And much more! Are you ready to take charge of your mental health and take the path towards healing and recovery? Are you ready to live a life that isn't entirely shaped by your symptoms? Buy now and prepare to free your mind from many years' worth of emotional pain!

How the current religious beliefs of the United States formed over time. An over view of US religious History.

This "unique and fascinating" WWII memoir by the acclaimed author of From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line "stands out as one of the most vivid" ( The Wall Street Journal). In 1975, James Jones was chosen to write the text for an oversized coffee table book featuring visual art from World War II. The book was a best seller, praised for both its images and for Jones's text. In subsequent decades, when it became impossible to reproduce the book with its original artwork, it fell out of print and was forgotten. But now, this edition of WWII makes Jones's stunning text—his only extended nonfiction writing on the war—available once again. Moving chronologically and thematically through the complex history of World War II, Jones interweaves his own vivid memories of soldiering in the Pacific—from the look on a Japanese fighter pilot's face as he bombed Pearl Harbor, so close that Jones could see him smile and wave, to hitting the beach under fire in Guadalcanal—while always returning to resounding larger themes. While much of WWII is a tribute to the commitment of American soldiers, Jones also pulls no punches when recounting questionable strategic choices, wartime suffering, disorganization, the needless loss of life, and the brutal realization that a soldier is merely a cog in a heartless machine

Ewan James Jones argues that Coleridge engaged most significantly with philosophy not through systematic argument, but in verse. Jones carries this argument through a series of sustained close readings, both of canonical texts such as Christabel and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and also of less familiar verse, such as Limbo. Such work shows that the essential elements of poetic expression - a poem's metre, rhythm, rhyme and other such formal features - enabled Coleridge to think in an original and distinctive manner, which his systematic philosophy impeded. Attentiveness to such formal features, which has for some time been overlooked in Coleridge scholarship, permits a rethinking of the relationship between eighteenth-century verse and philosophy more broadly, as it engages with issues including affect, materiality and self-identity. Coleridge's poetic thinking, Jones argues, both consolidates and radicalises the current literary critical rediscovery of form.

James Jones's saga of life in the American Midwest, newly revised five decades after it was first published and including a new foreword by his daughter, Kaylie Jones After the blockbuster international success of From Here to Eternity, James Jones retreated from public life, making his home at the Handy Writers' Colony in Illinois. His goal was to write something larger than a war novel, and the result, six years in the making, was Some Came Running, a stirring portrait of small-town life in the American Midwest at a time when our country and its people were striving to find their place in the new postwar world. Five decades later, it has been revised and reedited under the direction of the Jones estate to allow for a leaner, tighter read. The result is the masterpiece Jones intended: a tale whose brutal honesty is as shocking now as on the day it was first published. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

I attempt to tell the torment our children and I went through after my wife of twenty years lost her life in a tragic accident in 1978. It took three years before I could move on with my life and my children was effected beyond belief. In the end I tell what we are all doing today.

This is one many to come I love when people read my writing because one of my poems could save or change somebodies life.

This book talks about the perspectives of a father and daughter as they deal with the daily struggles of diabetes after learning his only child has Type 1 Diabetes. They reveal how their daily lives change from a spiritual and natural standpoint. They encourage readers to stand on faith and know that just because you may be temporarily knocked down, you dont have to be counted out because with God you can C Your Way Through.

Three classic World War II novels in one collection, including the National Book Award winner From Here to Eternity. An army base at Pearl Harbor. The jungles of Guadalcanal. A veterans hospital on the home front. Inspired by his own experiences in the US Army, author James Jones's World War II Trilogy stands as one of the most significant achievements in war literature. This compilation includes: From Here to Eternity Pearl Harbor, 1941. A challenging young private is transferred to a unit where the commander is determined to make his life hell. This edition includes scenes and dialogue censored for the novel's original publication. A true classic, From Here to Eternity was made into an Academy Award–winning film and a television mini-series, as well as adapted for the stage. The Thin Red Line The invasion of Guadalcanal ignites a six-month battle for two thousand square miles of jungle and sand. But the soldiers of Charlie Company are not of the heroic mold. The unit's captain is too intelligent and sensitive for the job, his first sergeant is half mad, and the enlisted men begin the campaign gripped by cowardice. This searing portrait of jungle combat has been adapted twice for feature films. Whistle After a long journey across the Pacific, a ship finally lands on American soil. For the soldiers' loved ones, it's a celebration. But on board, hundreds of men are broken and haunted, survivors of the battle to wrest the South Seas from the Japanese Empire. Though on their way to heal in a Tennessee hospital, their road to recovery will take far more than mending physical wounds. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

Four World War II infantrymen recover at an army hospital, and struggle to readjust to the home front, in this New York Times–bestselling novel. At the end of a long journey across the Pacific, a ship catches sight of California. On board are hundreds of injured soldiers, survivors of the American infantry's battle to wrest the South Seas from the Japanese Empire. As the men on deck cheer their imminent return to their families, wives, and favorite girls, four stay below, unable to join in the celebration. These men are broken by war and haunted by what they learned there of the savagery of mankind. As they convalesce in a hospital in Memphis, the pain of that knowledge will torment them far worse than any wound. The third of James Jones's epics based on his life in the army, this posthumously published novel draws on his own experiences to depict the horrors of war and their persistence even after the jungle is left behind. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

A novel of army life in the calm before Pearl Harbor: A New York Times bestseller, a National Book Award winner, and "one of the great books of our time" ( Newsday). At the Pearl Harbor army base in 1941, Robert E. Lee Prewitt is Uncle Sam's finest bugler. A career soldier with no patience for army politics, Prewitt becomes incensed when a commander's favorite wins the title of First Bugler. His indignation results in a transfer to an infantry unit whose commander is less interested in preparing for war than he is in boxing. But when Prewitt refuses to join the company team, the commander and his sergeant decide to make the bugler's life hell. An American classic now available with scenes and dialogue considered unfit for publication in the 1950s, From Here to Eternity is a stirring picture of army life in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

A family of intellectuals comes apart at the seams during the 1968 student revolts in Paris The Parisian student revolts of May 1968 shook the country—and the European continent—to its foundations. In a tradition-obsessed nation where the old-guard bourgeoisie had spent decades oppressing youthful unrest, every flavor of rage suddenly had a voice. Hill Gallagher is there—a brash young intellectual grown tired of pretending that the world doesn't make him angry. Despite the protests of his screenwriter father, he becomes involved in the movement, joining in on protests with the fervor of a man who isn't afraid to destroy his country—or his family. In The Merry Month of May, James Jones draws on his own experiences living in Paris and witnessing the 1968 revolts firsthand to create an unforgettable portrait of a society at war with itself—and torn apart by change. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

A playwright vacationing in Jamaica becomes dangerously obsessed with deep-sea diving Ron Grant is one of the finest playwrights of his generation, second only to Tennessee Williams in pure genius. But success does not mean he feels like a man. On vacation in Jamaica with his mistress, an ice queen who considers him her personal trophy, his thoughts are back in New York City, with a beautiful young girl he met a few days before he left town. As the stress bears down on him, the brilliant playwright goes nearly to pieces before he finds his salvation under water. On his first deep-sea dive, Grant falls in love with the haunting beauty of the reef. He returns as soon as he can, staying longer and swimming deeper until all his problems seep away. But a man can't breathe underwater forever—and his obsession will drive him to take increasing risks that will change his life forever. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

A vacation in the Greek islands becomes complicated when a private eye is drawn into the murky waters of international hashish smuggling His name is Frank Davies, but friends and clients call him Lobo. A private eye with a law degree, Lobo doesn't like to get rough but he'll do it for a friend. When a rich friend sends him to Paris to retrieve some stolen money, he earns himself a trip to Greece as a reward. It's supposed to be a vacation, but as soon as he arrives he's working again. First his landlady, an English woman married to a Greek, asks his help bringing her cheating husband to heel. Though he doesn't like her, he finds himself morbidly fascinated by her train wreck of a marriage. Then he meets a countess with a blackmail problem, and offers her a little pro-bono work. As he digs beneath the island's sunny surface, Lobo learns that no matter how beautiful the scenery, secrets are always ugly. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

Short stories by the award-winning author of From Here to Eternity: "One of the significant writers of his generation" ( The New York Times Book Review). In his introduction to this collection of sharply crafted short stories, James Jones compares novel writing to a long-term, chronic illness. Writing short stories, he says, is like a brief, intense fever: the kind that can kill or disappear in a matter of days. Although best known for epic war novels such as From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line, Jones also wrote short stories, and the ones in this volume burn with deadly intensity. Besides the expected stories of the soldier's life, Jones gives us something surprising: five stories of childhood, tender and horrifying at the same time, inspired by his early life in the Depression-stricken Midwest. They and the other shorts in this volume are accompanied by author's notes, which supplement Jones's introduction, and a preface by his daughter, Kaylie Jones. This ebook features an illustrated biography of James Jones including rare photos from the author's estate.

To let the reader know that what ever may happen in their life, Pray and have Faith in Jesus Christ, He has the healing touch that can transform your body, mind and Spirit. Jesus Christ can and will take you to places, and show you things you never saw or heard of when you open your mind to Him. With Faith anything is possible,when you read this book you will find it was with Faith that made it possible for me.

As bombs begin to fall on Pearl Harbor, nineteen-year-old PFC Richard Mask is wearing a pistol, a .45 caliber automatic that makes him feel connected to the army of the Wild West and Custer's Cavalry. In the chaos of his first days and weeks of the war, as Mask and his company move from Schofield Barracks to the beaches of Oahu, then to a remote mountain pass, a struggle over the pistol dominates this novella's action, providing the pathos and savagery of the story.

A collection of thirteen short stories by James Jones about men, women, and children in love, at war, and in marriage.

No region has a more direct impact on the everyday lives of U.S. citizens than does the rest of the Western Hemisphere. Canada and Mexico are our first and second largest trading partners. We sell more to Brazil than we do to China, more to Chile than to India. Venezuela is our number-one energy supplier. We are committed to establishing a Free Trade Area of the Americas by 2005. But the relationship goes well beyond economics. We are inextricably and increasingly linked politically by immigration, drug policy, environment, human rights issues, and regional security. This volume offers a vision of hemispheric relations for the twenty-first century that corresponds to that reality.

They are the men of C-for-Charlie company—“Mad” 1st Sgt. Eddie Welsh, Pvt. 1st Class Don Doll, Pvt. John Bell, Capt. James Stein, Cpl. Fife, and dozens more just like them—infantrymen who are about to land, grim and white-faced, on an atoll in the Pacific called Guadalcanal. This is their story, a shatteringly realistic walk into hell and back. In the days ahead, some will earn medals, others will do anything they can dream up to get evacuated before they land in a muddy grave. But they will all discover the thin red line that divides the sane from the mad—and the living from the dead—in this unforgettable portrait that captures for all time the total experience of men at war. Foreword by Francine Prose “Brutal, direct, and powerful . . . The men are real, the words are real, death is real, imminent and immediate.”—Los Angeles Times “A rare and splendid accomplishment . . . strong and ambitious, spacious, and as honest as any novel ever written.”— Newsweek “[A] major novel of combat in World War II . . . reminiscent of Stephen Crane in The Red Badge of Courage.”—The Christian Science Monitor “The Thin Red Line moves so intensely and inexorably that it almost seems like the war it is describing.”—The New York Times Book Review

Italy in the Middle Ages was unique among the countries of Europe in recreating, in a changed environment, the urban civilization of antiquity - the society, culture, and political formations of city-states. This book examines the origins and nature of this phenomenon from the fall of Rome to the eve of its consummation, the Italian Renaissance. The explanation is sought in Italy's singular `double existence' between two contrasted worlds - ancient and medieval. The ancient was characterised by the total predominance of the landed aristocracy in economy and society, enforced through a peculiar system of city states embracing town and country. The new medieval influences were marked by the separation of town, country and aristocracy, by the identification of towns with trade and a mercantile bourgeoisie, and by commercial and proto-industrial revolution. Italy shared in both worlds. It remained a land of cities and of an urbanized ruling class (except in the Norman South)and re-established territorial city states; but the staes were very different from those of antiquity, the city leaders in the commercial revolution, and Italy itself seen as a nation of shopkeepers, birthplace of capitalism. In this fascinating and ground-breaking study, Philip Jones traces in detail the tension and interaction between the two traditions, civic and patrician, mercantile and bourgeois, through all phases of Italian life to their culmination in two rival regimes of communesand despots.

Everyone has been affected by suffering in one form or another, and this book helps explore the questions surrounding this emotive subject.