Best Selling Books by Tim Jones

Fiction. LGBTQIA Studies. Who, or what, is TJY? In this neon-lit chronicle of the rise and fall of literature''s first pop star, the diva''s trauma memoir collides with the twisted coming-of-age narrative of his adolescent fanboy, ornamented by the gilded prose poems that constitute the diva''s song. The result is a queer exploitation, rather than obliteration, of whatever remains of the distinction between high theory and lowbrow culture, conjuring a space where Lady Gaga meets Valley of the Dolls meets Dennis Cooper meets Deleuze, set to a soundtrack by LaToya Jackson, and where camp''s gestural pathos is tugged joyfully into the digital age. "It''s totally time for TJY--a pop star who is also a literary theorist."--Kathleen Rooney "In much the same way that literally millions of people claim they were at Woodstock, or that tens of thousands will tell you they saw the last Sex Pistols show at Winterland, people will one day tell such untruths about their presence at the reading where Tim Jones-Yelvington debuted his LIT DIVA EXTRAORDINAIRE persona. And I am telling you right now: I was there, and now I am Tim Jones-Yelvingtoning down the Sequined Way. You should join me. Better late than never."--Martin Seay "In STRIKE A POSE, the prismatic voice/voices/personas/identities of TJY simultaneously reveal and occlude, self-praise and self-deprecate, are joyful and bitchy and vulnerable and demanding. It''s like taking a glittery walk in consciousness/memory/fantasy, and it''s so good."--Vanessa Angélica Villarreal "STRIKE A POSE smartly, hilariously reimagines the kunstlerroman as a (lit) celebrity memoir. The result is preposterous, provocative, and affirming!"--M. Milks

Set within the events of the hit film, this story follows the villainous Nero as he seeks to destroy the Federation.

Photography of wildlife is accompanied by humorous verses about the animals.

This definitive and expertly researched work chronicles the careers and life stories of 61 Worcestershire cricketers who played just a single game of Championship cricket for the county. The breadth and depth of material not only provides the career details of each player, which you would expect to see in such a publication, it reaches way beyond that. It includes at least one photograph of each player, and in several instances, details of births, deaths, schools, universities attended and chosen careers; have been included or corrected based on new information which has come to light. Coupled to that, it provides a fascinating insight into the lives of players and dovetails as a social history of the last 120 years. Due to this research, and because of the thorough work undertaken by the author, the identity of two players has been changed completely. It has; therefore, necessitated the re-writing of existing and hitherto definitive, established cricket records. While many of the players may not be household names, the book celebrates their remarkable lives and careers away from the cricket field, because each has a unique story to tell. Included are great Test cricketers, stalwarts of league cricket and those who excelled in their own professions or served their community and country with dignity. Whether at other sports, within education, business and commerce or during times of conflict - the latter tinged with sadness that two of the players paid the ultimate sacrifice - they all helped to forge a unique place in Worcestershire''s cricketing history.

Focuses on the Ministry of Supply Factory, Rhydymwyn, near Mold, North Wales (aka Valley Works) and its important contribution to WWII and the part it might have played had events dictated.

Telling the life of Worcestershire CCC''s most influential captain through fascinating pictures.

Explores the history of the trail and celebrated the frontiersmen and their dogs who braved its dangers.

New Product Development presents a unique cross-discipline approach to new product development and goes further than most ''product design'' books by drawing together the various strands that make up ''total design'' now the accepted way to develop new products. The successful development of new products has become a complex process involving contributions from a range of different disciplines. Rarely is one individual responsible for the inception, creation and realisation of a new product, for today the inherent complexity of products, markets and the processes through which they are developed dictates that a number of functions, each with their own roles, work together to create the product. This book presents a cross-discipline discussion of new product development, its organisation, its management, the key stages and key functions involved. Through the use of six major case studies and numerous mini-cases, the author demonstrates how a number of manufacturing companies have successfully illustrated separate elements into the new product development process. Extensive use of photographs Includes case studies of Rover, Flymo, Logitech and Polaroid Provides a balanced overview of an often misunderstood process

Innovation leaders are the companies that CEOs want to head up and other organisations try to emulate. Based on an analysis of the performance of the top 1,000 companies across 20 sectors, this work profiles the organisations that are making the most impact.

Portrays a 1,049 mile dog sled race across the state of Alaska and depicts the experiences of the participants

Talking in the Basement, is a contemporary volume of poetry by American author Tim Jones. In this poignant collection, Jones explores the themes of love, family, and death in a visceral voice tinged with dark humor and an innate understanding of human behavior. Jones is also a playwright, essayist, and is currently working on his first sci-fi novella.

Fancy a snack? What could be better than Leftovers to take the edge off your appetite? This collection of short stories is Tim Jones'' 7th. They are dark, funny and disturbing all at once. Open up, look inside and grab a slice of Leftovers.

Embark on a captivating coloring journey through the mystical world of "Enchanted Realms: A Fantasy Forest Fairy Coloring Adventure - 100 Magical Images." Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this intricate coloring book, where every page tells a tale of whimsical forests, charming fairies, and wondrous creatures. Inside this remarkable collection, you''ll discover:

Dive into the mesmerizing world of "Wild Mandalas: An Animal-Inspired Coloring Book - 120 Intricate Designs," where the beauty of nature and the tranquility of mandalas come together in perfect harmony. This extraordinary coloring book is designed to take you on a creative journey filled with intricate patterns and captivating creatures. Key Features:

RETAIL SELLING POINTS Written by esteemed Spring expert Offers practical solutions to real-world problems Contains concise, easy to follow examples AUDIENCE Written for Java developers and software architects.

This new edition of Mathewson''s work is intended to be useful to those wishing to recreate the training regime of one particular fencing master from the reign of George III. This particular manual is of relevance and use because it seems to have been written with the intention of offering instruction at varying levels starting with the complete beginner and is therefore, unlike many earlier manuals and indeed some contemporary ones, suitable for those modern fencing masters who have recruits to teach. One envisages it as being of value to three categories of people, as well as hopefully being of interest to those with a more general interest in the history of fencing. Firstly to those within the Western Martial Arts community who may wish to study a different master''s works from the earlier ones that seem to be the most commonly followed. Secondly I hope it will be of value to those re-enactors who portray the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century enabling them to produce a more authentic representation of sword work of that period and for displays away from the battlefield I particularly draw their attention to the drill en masse as presented in appendix 1 which would make an interesting display in those circumstances where fighting may not be appropriate. Finally, this work may be of some value to those staging theatrical events in that it gives these a grounding of correct sword moves and postures. Indeed to all the foregoing the particular value of this work is that it draws attention to the differences between sword drill as taught and practised in the Napoleonic period and the modern versions of it that are based, as is modern sport sabre, on the late Victorian sabre drill as exemplified by Alfred Hutton''s works.

Eyes down for a full house as Bingo takes you on a journey from Kelly''s eye to the top of the shop. 90 new flash fiction stories from the author of 100x100.

ALL BLACKS'' KITCHEN GARDENS is Tim Jones'' second collection of poetry from HeadworX, following BOAT PEOPLE in 2002. It includes his poem "The Translator", which was selected for inclusion in Best New Zealand Poems 2004, and poems which have been published in the Listener, North & South, New Zealand Books, JAAM, and a number of other venues, including US and Australian magazines. The poems in the book range all the way from Southland to Iraq, from a backyard telescope to Mars, from the Rapture to rugby league. Along the way, there''s love, sex, children, and Motorhead. These poems are full of surprises.

Ever woken up in the morning and wished you didn''t have to go to work, but your head is just empty of good excuses that your boss will actually believe? Well fear not, as The Little Book of Throwing a Sickie is here to help. From the sincere to the sobbing, the outlandish to the extreme, this tomb of wisdom on the art of deceiving the boss will help you find an excuse for getting the day off. So if you''ve had a heavy night and fancy a lie-in, want to put off that deadline or skip that meeting, this book will become an indispensable tool.

Fiction. THEY COULD NO LONGER CONTAIN THEMSELVES contains—but just barely—five chapbooks of flash fiction, including the winner of the third annual Rose Metal Press short short chapbook contest, and four of the finalists from the fourth. Dropped toddlers, attempted drownings, juvenile promiscuity, road trips, and inappropriate therapy sessions compose the multi-voiced family portrait in Dear Mother Monster, Dear Daughter Mistake by Elizabeth J. Colen. Yoga stalkers, guns and gold, babies with iron stomachs, drunkards with t-shirt cannons, and warlocks are the stuff of Do Not Touch Me Not Now Not Ever by John Jodzio. Dominatrixes and fetishists, face paint and goo, fierce parental love and perverse longings cohabitate in Evan''s House and the Other Boys Who Live There by Tim Jones-Yelvington. Leukemia, meteorites, Wal-Mart, bocce ball, Charlie Brown''s clinical depression, the language of talking crows and of Che Guevara''s omelets fill the eggs in How Some People Like Their Eggs by Sean Lovelace. And smallstories about pretty girls who sit quietly and behave themselves (or not) populate the pages of Paper and Tassels by Mary Miller.

Consists of 9 interdependent drawings and captions.