This narrative is not about combat; it is about the space in time occupied by Marines between explosions in the time of battle. There is a lot of space in the life of a Marine that does not actually include bullet dodging, but this expanse of time could be just as tense and dangerous. Although when a Marine is on active duty, he or she must be ready at all times for any actualities. The events exemplified here took place in the closing days of the Korean Police Action when a shaky truce prevailed. These accounts are about being part of the greatest fighting force on the face of the earth, The United States Marine Corps.
About the book - The War Years World War II was a time of chaos and fear throughout the world. This is a narrative of one family's experience, as seen through the eyes of a child during the trials and tribulations of World War II. This war was so devastating to most of the world, but it held a much different significance for a few kids living in the middle of a military base during the world's struggle between nations. As the world moved around their little community preparing for this terrible war, they lived in the safest place in the world, a military post in the middle of the United States of America. They were close to the tenseness of the soldiers preparing for war, but, in reality, they were only dealing with their own day-to-day experiences. They experienced daily contact with the "frontline" soldiers, moving throughout a military post soon to be in harm's way. This book is how the Author remembers growing up with a military family, and not what he knows now.
Jay Johnson has been publishing poetry since the 1950s, dealing with topics as diverse as the triviality of Hollywood and the seriousness of the AIDS epidemic. This compilation includes a selection of his most powerful and successful pieces spanning his entire career.
A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.
The image of dancing with God may seem like an odd one for a book on Christian theology," writes Jay Johnson, "More than a few people probably assume dancing and theology have at least one thing in common: Other people do them. The good news of Christian faith suggests something different. Each and everyone of us is invited to dance with God. Each of us can dance. Each of us can do theology." Theology, long seen as the domain of professors, scholars, and clergy, is actually the work of all God's people. Dancing with God uses the metaphor of dance to help readers--especially those without a theological background--approach the discipline of theology as something we all do, and not only something to believe. And doing theology is the practice of hope. This book explores the way Anglicans approach theology. The good news, according to Johnson, is not about the assurance of "getting things right." It comes, instead, from considering our texts, creeds, and liturgies as invitations to dance with the God of abundant life. Beautifully and accessibly written, Dancing with God makes an excellent book for individual or parish study.
One person can make a difference. Mother, Sister Frieda Christine Simmons did. Directed, intentional love can change the hearts of many people, even a town. A woman's story just like a meaningful prayer does not have to be long to impart change. With God all things are possible...
I am a VICTORIOUS SURVIVOR, and by God's grace He has allowed me to live past just surviving to excelling. I pray this testimony of hurt, pain and victory through Christ will touch many lives; those who are or have been victims, and those who are or have been abusers. Who we are at 15, 25 or 35 is not who we will be at 62 or 80. We grow, we are forgiven, and we are healed to love, prosper, forgive, and share the love of God to others who are lost and hurting. Whatever our early situations, whether we are victims or the abusers, God forgives. His perfect plan for our lives is in place. What Satan meant for evil, God uses for good.
This book is the key to a lifestyle of intimate prayer. Taken from Matthew 6:9-13 The author reveals a "7 Point Strategy" to a more effective prayer life. Rediscover the lessons found within The Model Prayer/The Lord's Prayer! The principles given are simple enough for anyone to understand and practical enough for a seasoned prayer warrior to implement. This book is an easy read and would be a great addition to your personal library.
Being Together in Place explores the landscapes that convene Native and non-Native people into sustained and difficult negotiations over their radically different interests and concerns. Grounded in three sites—the Cheslatta-Carrier traditional territory in British Columbia; the Wakarusa Wetlands in northeastern Kansas; and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Aotearoa/New Zealand—this book highlights the challenging, tentative, and provisional work of coexistence around such contested spaces as wetlands, treaty grounds, fishing spots, recreation areas, cemeteries, heritage trails, and traditional village sites. At these sites, activists learn how to articulate and defend their intrinsic and life-supportive ways of being, particularly to those who are intent on damaging or destroying these places. Using ethnographic research and a geographic perspective, Soren C. Larsen and Jay T. Johnson show how the communities in these regions challenge the power relations that structure the ongoing (post)colonial encounter in liberal democratic settler-states. Emerging from their conversations with activists was a distinctive sense that the places for which they cared had agency, a “call” that pulled them into dialogue, relationships, and action with human and nonhuman others. This being-together-in-place, they find, speaks in a powerful way to the vitalities of coexistence: where humans and nonhumans are working to decolonize their relationships; where reciprocal guardianship is being stitched back together in new and unanticipated ways; and where a new kind of “place thinking” is emerging on the borders of colonial power.
NOTE: The SHORT BOOK ($8.50) just means soft cover. It is the entire book. S&H is $5.60 when you select Media Mail. JAY JOHNSON: Once every thousand years a powerful rogue zen spirit inhabits a human being. It chose me. I´m living with an uncapped fire hydrant in my head, an impulsive torrent of words and images. First I had to learn not to drown. BREAK TIME is learning to swim. POET JOHN KICKER: I thank Jay for naming me and nurturing me and I thank you for coming this far. Now buy the book. Check out BREAKTIMEBOOK.COM for more info
We are living in “strange” times America. If our founding fathers could come back to life for just one minute they would not recognize the country they gave their lives to build. Our country has been hijacked by Barack Obama and his radical comrades in congress. He is spearheading the biggest "power grab" in U.S. history. We are rapidly becoming a dictatorship under the Obama Administration. This insanity must be stopped..... NOW! It's starting again, America. Can you feel it? A revolution is coming soon. This time it’s going to come from young, conservative Republicans. They have power like you wouldn’t imagine. That power is going to be “unleashed” very soon. They will become an unstoppable force in the fight for the survival of America. I will be leading them. Who are they? They are The New & Improved Republicans. Who am I? You will know soon enough? I will use every weapon in my "arsenal of truth" to form an army of "New Republicans" that will speak with thunder throughout the U.S.A. I’ll let you in on a little secret. This time you won’t recognize us. We will conquer the Left with stealth and precision. Our determination will be sharper than a laser cutting through steel.We’ll have a polished, sharpened message and we’ll “play for blood.” If you're a liberal socialist, you better hide. The New & Improved Republicans are ready for the mother of all political battles. The stakes? The United States of America. Go ahead, try to take it from us again. We’re baacckkkk!!
Jed Johnson: Opulent Restraint, the first book to chronicle the fascinating career, work and times of an interior design superstar, is now back in print after many years. From humble beginnings in Minnesota, Johnson rose to prominence in the 1970s New York, via the Warhol Factory, to the highest echelons of the rarified world of design. He was named by Architectural Digest in the January 2010 issue one of “The Worlds 20 Greatest Designers of All Time.” His impressive client list included Pierre Berge, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Richard Gere, and Barbara Streisand. Yet, he never lost his shy humility, generous spirit, and quiet grace. Through a series of essays, project photographs, and personal photographs, we trace the influences on his nascent career, his special relationship with Andy Warhol as recently portrayed in the Netflix series of 2022 “The Andy Warhol Diaries," and his magical effect on others. Many never-before-seen photographs are included by important photographers, among them: Cecil Beaton, Francesco Scavuello, Billy Name, Jack Mitchell, John Hall, Elizabeth Heyert, and Warhol himself. Opulent Restraint is a must have for every interior design office.
Are all window companies liars? Of course not, but there are some that do lie. If I told you that after reading this book you could confidently choose a window company in 20 minutes or less would you believe it? Well its true. Hi, my name is Jay Johnson and Im (The Doin It Right Guy). Ive been doing window presentations, research, and seminars for over a decade on how to get the relevant information a homeowner needs to make a fair comparison and an educated decision on windows. (If) you know exactly what to look for and what to ask choosing a window company is easy. Gathering tons of information and sitting through long presentations are useless unless you know whats relevant and why. My book is designed to do the following; ?Çó How to turn a long worthless presentation into a short meaningful one! ?Çó How to pick select window companies (in advance) so youre not wasting time with ones you wouldnt do business with anyway! ?Çó How to control the presentation so it benefits (you)! ?Çó Relevant questions (you) need to ask and why! ?Çó What (you) need to see and why! ?Çó How to know which companies have the best windows! ?Çó Most importantly save you time, money, and frustration! Sometimes you have to be willing to prove yourself wrong to see if you are actually right Jay Johnson
Memories, music, poetry, tears, and more tears, and faith in my Father God to rescue me has helped get me through the hardest time I have yet to go through - death.
Daily I hear music in my heart and mind, if not with my physical ears, even when I'm sleep. This book allows you to explore with me, where the Lord has taken me with songs of worhip and praise. They are truely songs of my heart.
Somebody Prayed For Me poetry of change. Because of the love and prayers of those who knew me best I am free to open my heart. Because of Christ I am free to believe He is not through with me yet. These are words from my heart most often from morning meditation.
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