Jackson Books

I once had the fortune to be one of Dr. Jackson's students when at Middlesex Univ. I bought this book whilst a student there, because many of the books of Marxist criticism available took a rather pro-Marxist view, of sorts. They mostly viewed Marxism as something about 'revolutions in the head' rather than as the rational project it was when written. Len Jackson shows how Marx has been 'dematerialized' in the mid to late 20th century by philosophers reducing Marxism to an ideology stripped of its most convincing doctrine - that of economic infrastructure determining social superstructure. Jackson is not a Marxist, and not being so deals very evenly with his subject in a way that does not assume prior knowledge of the subject.

Fantastic little reference, short and to the point. Great pictures, will definitely be considering getting the other volumes in the series.

This book takes a practical and straightforward perspective on survey design. I'd say it was useful for practitioners and for undergrads.

This is the best book on partial preterism I have ever read. Although this was written 200 years ago, it discusses timeless truth. Today most Christians hold to a very depresssing view of the end times, this book should disprove such systems and show Chrstians that there is hope for the future and it lies in the people of God praying for and actively making the world a better place. Even more important that that, this book is just what the title says: a proof of the Divine origen of Christianity. This is a great apologitics work that can convince any reasonable skeptic, espically one with knowledge of history or Jewish coustem.

John Paul Jackson really knows how to cut to the heart of the matter. You don't have to have the gift of prophecy to enjoy this teaching. If you have questions about what the gift of prophecy looks like and how it operates or what common problems must be overcome, this set of teachings is for you. Much of it is on character development. Therefore, if you don't want the Holy Spirit to make something of what is discussed personal to your life, try something else.

I found John Paul's teaching refreshing, convicting, encouraging, uplifting and very Biblical. It answered a lot of questions I didn't know how to ask... or didn't know who to ask. It helped me to look deeper inside and evaluate my own walk with The Lord. I even asked my husband to listen to it. He did, and got a lot out of it as well.

I truly enjoyed listening to John Paul speak rather than just reading what he had written - it seemed to be even more powerful.

DEVIL IN BLUE JEANS...
When sexy-as-sin Zane Sheridan walked into her life with an attractive offer for her ailing horse farm, Tiffany Rhodes hoped he was the answer to her prayers. And though she wasn't sure she trusted Zane, she couldn't deny the primal attraction between them. But then Zane claimed that Devil's Gambit - the last great horse he had bred, and which she thought to be dead - was actually still alive!

What did this mysterious man with smoky gray eyes want from her... and why was he playing a high-stakes game with her heart?

This book contains some of the most inspiring prose written in this century, in a truly incomparable translation. it doesn't get much better than this. READ IT

About this book...

This book is one of the few surviving first hand accounts of the Civil War in Florida. As leader of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Maj. Dickison led his men throughout the war in actions around Jacksonville, Florida

From the introduction...

In the development of our reasoning powers, there is a fascination in the beautiful truth revealed, the charming lesson taught, that our life is a dual one, made up of the material and spiritual, the real and ideal. Truly inspiring and elevating the knowledge that it is not all of life to eat and sleep; for in our hearts throbs loud the truth, that "man for nobler ends has birth." We daily learn that more than one-half our pains and pleasures is derived from the imagination of the mind, either in the contemplation of ideal beauty or in brooding over imaginary evils. There is an inspiration that awakens the deepest emotions in the soul, in contemplating objects that bring up associations of the past. There is an inexpressible pleasure in the perusal of long-treasured letters written by our loved ones around their camp fires, or by dear ones who have gone before to the spirit world. How sweet the silent language even a faded flower breathes, of brighter, happier days!
We can not well analyze the sentiment, but it seems to be an attribute of the human mind to pay instinctive homage to all that is noble and grand in the warrior, the statesman, the poet, the artist. With what earnestness and interest do we gaze upon some trifling relic that bears the impress of ancient workmanship! The excavations in Indian mounds reveal long-buried utensils of pottery that were made by these untutored sons of the forest, and are regarded with interest by the race that now own their old hunting grounds, and have built cities over the burial places of their dead.

Jackson is a real find, and this is where to start. These novels, mostly police procedurals, are concisely and wittily written, and as the books continue, we really get to know Fang Mulheisen and his city, Detroit. Later, in books like "Hit on the House" and "Deadman," we meet recurring characters such as likeable assassin Joe Service and his on-again off-again love interest (and Mafia princess) Helen Sedlacek. These are "real" people with foibles and weaknesses-- some are unapologetic killers, but we get to know them and, yes, like them. Fang tracks them down, and sometimes even catches them. If you like Elmore Leonard, if you like Carl Hiaasen, if you like Thomas Perry-- read these too. You'll become a fan, I guarantee it.

A wonderfully illustrated book of dinosaur life with full-page paintings by Jay H. Matternes and photographs of fossils in situ as well as museum reconstructions. The text is written for a child under 10 or for someone to read to a small child who is looking at the full-color illustrations. Pronunciation guides to the names are included.