Bøger af James Jones

Dave Hirsh falder i søvn på en bus i Chicago og vågner først af sin brandert, da bussen stopper i hans fødeby, Parkman i Illinois. Dave har ikke sat fod i Parkman, siden hans storebror Frank for 16 år siden sendte ham på kostskole. I mellemtiden er Frank blevet en respekteret forretningsmand i det lille samfund, og hans oprørske lillebrors pludselige tilstedeværelse truer hans position og gode omdømme. "De rodløse" er en moderne klassiker, der foregår i de fire år mellem 2. verdenskrig og Koreakrigen. Efterhånden som romanen skrider frem, står dens centrale tema klart. Det angår illusion – det gabende svælg imellem hvad mennesket tror, det gør, og hvad det i virkeligheden gør, imellem ét menneskes opfattelse af virkeligheden og et andets. James Jones skildrer med sjælden klarhed, styrke og dristighed gennemsnitsamerikanerens tilværelse, tanker og tilbøjeligheder.

Dave Hirsh falder i søvn på en bus i Chicago og vågner først af sin brandert, da bussen stopper i hans fødeby, Parkman i Illinois. Dave har ikke sat fod i Parkman, siden hans storebror Frank for 16 år siden sendte ham på kostskole. I mellemtiden er Frank blevet en respekteret forretningsmand i det lille samfund, og hans oprørske lillebrors pludselige tilstedeværelse truer hans position og gode omdømme. "De rodløse" er en moderne klassiker, der foregår i de fire år mellem 2. verdenskrig og Koreakrigen. Efterhånden som romanen skrider frem, står dens centrale tema klart. Det angår illusion – det gabende svælg imellem hvad mennesket tror, det gør, og hvad det i virkeligheden gør, imellem ét menneskes opfattelse af virkeligheden og et andets. James Jones skildrer med sjælden klarhed, styrke og dristighed gennemsnitsamerikanerens tilværelse, tanker og tilbøjeligheder.

På De caribiske øer lever en gruppe stenrige mennesker i sus og dus fuldstændig afskåret fra virkelighedens verden. Men bag de champagneduggede øjne og hollywoodsmilene gemmer der sig depraverede, ulykkelige sjæle, hvis overfladiske liv er præget af konflikter, skuffelser og en evig kamp for at holde fortidens stemmer stumme. Handlingen fokuserer på en verdensberømt forfatter og hans unge kæreste, hvis forhold er lige så lidenskabeligt, som det er ustabilt og destruktivt. Skinsygen blander sig igen og igen, mens forholdet truer med at ødelægge dem begge.

"Den blodrøde streg" fortæller den usminkede sandhed om den mest rå og brutale krig nogensinde, hvor mænds laveste instinkter blandes med de ædleste følelser. Endnu engang tager James Jones os med til fronten på Guadalcanal i Stillehavet under 2. verdenskrig, som også dannede baggrund for hans romaner "Herfra til evigheden" og "Feber", og hvor han selv gjorde tjeneste under krigen.James Jones har tegnet en lang række portrætter af kompagniets soldater, men billedet af kompagnichefen, kaptajn Stein, står allerstærkest. Han bliver stillet over for at skulle sende sine folk ud i angreb på de japanske stillinger, vel vidende at det betyder døden. Han er et gennemsnitsmenneske, der først knuges af frygt, men efterhånden vokser med ansvaret.James Jones (1921-1977) var en amerikansk forfatter, der er mest kendt for sine romaner om 2. verdenskrig og efterkrigstiden. James Jones var selv soldat i infanteridivisionen under 2. verdenskrig og blev såret i slaget om Guadalcanal. En af hans mest berømte romaner "Den tynde røde linie" er inspireret af hans egne oplevelser ved dette slag. James Jones’ roman "Herfra til evigheden" vandt National Book Award i 1952."Utvivlsomt et mesterværk."- Chicago Daily News"Blandt det allerbedste, der er skrevet om 2. verdenskrig."- Pittsburgh Press"Noget nær et mirakel af en krigsroman."- The Atlantic Monthly

James Jones‘ klassiker "Herfra til evigheden" følger en række professionelle amerikanske soldater på Hawaii i månederne før japanernes angreb på Pearl Harbor. Det er en hård og realistisk beretning om en håndfuld mænd og deres liv i en brutal kaserneatmosfære, mens de venter på at skulle i krig.

Den amerikanske privatdetektiv Lobo tager på ferie på den græske ø Tatsos, men han får ikke meget tid til at slappe af. Mod sin vilje trækkes han ned i øens underverden, hvor et internationalt narkotikakonsortium efterlader lig og knuste skæbner i sit kølvand, og Lobo beslutter sig for at sætte hårdt mod hårdt. "Mysteriet på Tatsos" er skrevet af James Jones, som opnåede enorm international succes for krigsromanerne "Herfra til evigheden" og "Den tynde, røde linje".James Jones (1921-1977) var en amerikansk forfatter, der er mest kendt for sine romaner om 2. verdenskrig og efterkrigstiden. James Jones var selv soldat i infanteridivisionen under 2. verdenskrig og blev såret i slaget om Guadalcanal. En af hans mest berømte romaner "Den tynde røde linie" er inspireret af hans egne oplevelser ved dette slag. James Jones‘ roman "Herfra til evigheden" vandt National Book Award i 1952.

Den reglementerede .45 kaliber automatpistol var overladt til menig Mast til vagttjeneste, men i det almindelige kaos efter japanernes angreb på Pearl Harbor lykkes det ham at beholde den. I krigens første dage og uger, da Mast og hans kammerater forflyttes fra Schofieldkasernen til Oahus kyst og derfra igen til et afsides bjergpas, dominerer pistolen begivenhederne. Alle midler tages i brug for at berøve Mast hans våben: penge, trusler, overtalelse, tyveri, vold. Men Mast er besat af pistolen; den bliver for ham og for mændene omkring ham et symbol på sikkerhed, på personlig overlevelse i den massakre, der når som helst kan komme – et symbol for hvis besiddelse intet offer er for stort.Med samme ægte talent som i "Herfra til evigheden" og i "De rodløse", men med langt større koncentration og tæthed, tegner James Jones i "Pistolen" steder, skikkelser og begivenheder, som han har kendt dem, da han selv som menig soldat oplevede begivenhederne på Hawaii under 2. verdenskrig.James Jones (1921-1977) var en amerikansk forfatter, der er mest kendt for sine romaner om 2. verdenskrig og efterkrigstiden. James Jones var selv soldat i infanteridivisionen under 2. verdenskrig og blev såret i slaget om Guadalcanal. En af hans mest berømte romaner "Den tynde røde linie" er inspireret af hans egne oplevelser ved dette slag. James Jones’ roman "Herfra til evigheden" vandt National Book Award i 1952.

Jones's philosophical inquiry into the nature of God and his prescience is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the central questions of religious and theological thought. It is a valuable resource for philosophers, theologians, and anyone interested in spirituality.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.

""An Inquiry Into The Popular Notion Of An Unoriginated, Infinite, And Eternal Prescience"" is a philosophical work published in 1828 by James Jones. The book delves into the concept of prescience, or the ability to know future events, and challenges the popular notion that prescience is an unoriginated, infinite, and eternal quality. Jones argues that the idea of an eternal prescience is flawed and contradicts the principles of causality and contingency. He suggests that prescience must have a cause and origin, and that it cannot be infinite or eternal as it is dependent on the existence of events and objects in the world. The book is divided into several chapters, each exploring a different aspect of the concept of prescience. Jones draws on various philosophical and theological sources to support his arguments, including the works of Aristotle, Aquinas, and Descartes. Overall, ""An Inquiry Into The Popular Notion Of An Unoriginated, Infinite, And Eternal Prescience"" is a thought-provoking and challenging work that invites readers to question their assumptions about the nature of prescience and its relationship to time and causality.For The Purpose Of Ascertaining Whether That Doctrine Be Supported By The Dictates Of Reason, And The Writings Of The Old And New Testaments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is the story of a young man in DC on the road to success after college. But, something about what he is being urged to conform to just doesn't feel right. He struggles with it, hits bottom and bails, hitchhiking in a series of provocative encounters across the country to San Francisco, where he creates a very different life. These are his intro- and extro-spective journals. Ever taken a big risk to be free, or wanted to?

The second book of poems and pictures, ones that didn't make it into the first book "I Was Thinking". On Second Thought is a rather eclectic collection and should have something in it to interest just about everyone.

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""A Manual of Instructions on Plain Chant: Or Gregorian Music"" is a book written by James Jones and published in 1845. The book is a guide to the traditional music of the Catholic Church, known as plainchant or Gregorian chant. The author provides detailed instructions on how to sing this music, including proper pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of plainchant, the different types of chants, and the various modes used in Gregorian music. The author also includes examples of chants with musical notation and provides tips on how to improve one's singing skills. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and practice of plainchant and Gregorian music.With Chants As Used In Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Four-time Edgar Award–winning author Lawrence Block’s definitive essay collection on the art of writing fictionFor ten years, crime novelist Lawrence Block funneled his wealth of writing expertise into a monthly column for Writer’s Digest. Collected here for the first time are those pieces illuminating the tricks of the authorial trade, from creating vibrant characters and generating seamless plots, to conquering writer’s block and experimenting with self-publishing.Filled with wit and insight, The Liar’s Bible is a must-read for experts, amateurs, and anyone interested in learning to craft great fiction from one of the field’s modern masters.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lawrence Block, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

A vacation in the Greek islands becomes complicated when a private eye is drawn into the murky waters of international hashish smugglingHis 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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A Charge Delivered To The Clergy Of The Archdeaconry Of Hereford, At A Visitation, Held At Hereford In August, 1794, By James Jones, D.D. Archdeacon. ... Church of England. Archdeaconry of Hereford. Archdeacon (1787-1823: Jones), James Jones printed by D. Walker, at the office of the Hereford Journal, 1794

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a story of diamond smuggling, pink.argyle diamonds from Australia, and fine a grade quality blue and white diamonds from south Africa.the smugglers network is world wide and run by a group of ex ww2commando.s and sas retired soldiers .deadly competiton occurs when other gangs and the mafia as well try to muscle there way in on the smuggling operation.there are many suprising twists and turns in the fast moving action.the reader will be kept on the edge of his seat, not knowing what will happen nex

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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.