Jones Books

I purchased this small book 14 years ago for my mom, and when she was sick and dying it was on her bedside table and we read from it everyday, Just as she did everyday for years. Now, her copy is my treasure and I am buying copies for my children. An excellent compass for everyday life.

I bought this in a used bookstore for [$$] in 1997, and have made it part of my daily routine ever since. I started using this after having used the one-year bible and one year new testament for several years each, and wanted something that didn't cut off passages in midstream....I especially wanted more of the Psalms, since the prayers of others are a wonderful way to hear God's voice speaking to your own life.

The bonus was, I found some wonderful passages in Proverbs that seem to be written just for me.

Each day, you read 5 Psalms, and a chapter of Proverbs. This isn't a substitute for studying the rest of scripture, but is a wonderful devotional habit I plan to continue for the rest of my life.

This is a wonderful way to fulfill the need to read a steady diet of God's Word. It allows you to read selected Psalms and Proverbs once every day. It is nicely broken up so that you can turn back and read it over and over without feeling you are missing any part of devotional and yet is not so much that you cannot read and enjoy His Word with only a few minutes a day.

Excellant series! A GREAT find! The many strategy ideas and suggestions guide the reader from assessment through the action planning process! The provided Action Planning Worksheets assist the reader in taking immediate steps and in benchmarking.

A well developed, expertly written action guide for use by an individual or team of individuals who are serious about addressing diversity. The material is easy to use, direct and very helpful in pin-pointing what I can do to improve my approach to diversity. This is a must use for anyone in public or private organizations who want to seriously address the issue of diversity!

I read numerous business books throughout the year in an effort to remain enthusiastic, fresh and eager to face each new opportunity. I was delighted to find this jewel among the many tedious and mundane books that say the same thing with a few new quips here and there. This series presents ways to create renewal not only in my personal approach to my customers but gives me morsels to present TO my customers to use within their own organizations. So far, three of them have signed on to Amazon to check out the series previews!

Many of my customers are looking for ways to just stay interested and motivated as they begin each new year feeling stuck in the same job. By sharing something new from this series (a little plagiarism on my part) I bring something new to the party, I create new value with my customers!

I am grateful for this new approach. And because this material is so interesting and fresh , I have that much more to contribute to my work, to my peers and to my company.

Great work -- please keep it coming!

"We have been pleased with Trigg & Dobson Access textbooks in the past. This revision for 2000 appears to be nothing less than the quality to which we have become accustomed." Dennis C. Hipp - Guilford Tech Community College

The exercises are, in my opinion, one of the strongest aspects of the book. They are varied, many require thought on the part of the students, getting around the "monkey-see monkey-do" approach of some texts, and clearly distinguish between problems for practicing techniques, problems requiring critical thinking, and problems requiring more exploratory activities. Timothy Fullam University of Alaska Southeast

I especially like three of the changes: A) relating the exercises to specific topics. Makes it easier for the students to comprehend the exercises. Also provides a logical foundation for relating topics to specific problem areas. B) providing strategic directions for project problem solving. Helps the learning curve for students who have difficulty mapping a solution path to complex problems. C) changing the fast-track index, rewording. Makes searching a lot easier! Ramesh Kumar, Cal State Fullerton

pattrice jones speaks with clarity and passion about issues that are often overlooked in actvist communities. Drawing from her experiences as both and activist and a trained psychotherapist, she is able to convey her thoughts in a way that makes sense to both audiences.

This book will make a huge difference for anyone who has ever felt angry, hurt, or guilty because of something surrounding their activism. I found special value in her deep understanding of activist culture and her sensitivity to the unique ways in which activists view the world and themselves in it.

I highly reccomend that all activists read this book, whether or not you feel you struggle with symptoms of afershock. Chances are good that one of your activist companions will at some point, and it would make a huge difference in our communities (as well as our effectiveness as individuals and as movements) if all activists were familiar with the components of aftershock and how to support one another in dealing with them.

I highly, highly reccomend this book. Read it and discuss it with the people in your collectives. It may help to heal some past hurts and prevent others from ever happening. My deepest thanks to the author for having written this important book.

As a holistic health counselor, I believe that Aftershock would be useful both for therapists as well as survivors of trauma. In fact, I'll go one step further and say that it is essential reading and that even though you probably won't agree with everything jones has to say, you will undoubtedly be moved, and if you're like me, may even question some of your own behavior and deep-seated beliefs.

Reading this book, I was touched by jones' candor, saddened and shocked by the stories of trauma, and ultimately empowered by the specific tools offered to forge on in the face of a mad and maddening world. Aftershock is a holistic manual that deconstructs and demystifies what it means to stand up against injustice, showing us first-hand how to confront trauma, and giving us the power and clarity to survive.

AFTERSHOCK: CONFRONTING TRAUMA IN A VIOLENT WORLD -> A GUIDE FOR ACTIVISTS AND THEIR ALLIES is psychotherapist/radical progressive activist pattrice jones's gift to her fellow activists and allies. In it, she imparts her plans for the REAL 'war on terror' - "the struggle for a world in which nobody lives in fear of atrocities perpetrated by human beings." This involves healing those activists who have suffered (and continue to suffer) from "aftershock," a phenomenon that jones describes as "the physical and emotional reverberations of frightening, horrifying, or otherwise traumatizing experiences endured in the course of their activism." On a larger scale, we must also work together to heal our "trauma culture," which consists of a society that is both traumatized and traumatizing and is characterized by deep divisions, such as those between groups of people, between humans and non-human animals, and between people and nature.

In the "User Guide," jones suggests specific sections that may be especially helpful to aftershocked activists, friends and allies of those suffering from aftershock, and therapists working with activists. However, I urge everyone to read AFTERSHOCK in its entirety. jones is a gifted and accessible writer, so this is hardly a chore! Even when discussing complex psychological theories, jones manages to keep the conversation friendly and interesting, with little jargon. Occasionally she'll wander off on a slight tangent - such as when discussing the rise of patrism, pastoralism, and the patriarchy - and you'll find yourself wishing she'd expounded on the idea rather than guiding you back to the issue at hand. As a result, AFTERSHOCK is filled with all sorts of intriguing ideas and theories.

Much of AFTERSHOCK addresses the activist community directly. jones begins by tackling what is perhaps the deepest division traumatizing our culture today - the artificial wall that's been erected between human and non-human animals. jones explains the physiological processes from which our "animal emotions" originate, and stresses that we cannot suppress, ignore, and neglect our bodies, our feelings, and ourselves without suffering from deleterious consequences such as burnout. Nor will ignoring a trauma make it go away; rather, doing so could exacerbate or cause aftershock. The first action we must take against trauma and aftershock is to confront and embrace our animal selves.

jones then fleshes out her concept of "aftershock." Because of the trauma they've faced, aftershocked activists may suffer from clinically diagnosable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or depression, as well of symptoms of each. Here, jones takes on some controversies within the psychological community, such as "shadow syndromes," gender bias in clinical syndromes and diagnoses, and the nature of normality. She also describes some unique symptoms of aftershock; because of what they've experienced in the course of their activism, PTSD and depression may manifest uniquely in aftershocked activists.

jones concludes her discussion of trauma in individuals with advice for combating and preventing aftershock. For individuals, healing involves sanctuary (creating safe spaces); memory and mourning (remembering and retelling the traumatic event so that it can be integrated into your memories, and grieving the person you were before the trauma, for the "old you" is gone forever); connection (with other humans, other animals, and your environment/ecosystem); and making peace (between "your wishes and the world"). Friends, allies, therapists, organizations, and the community can all help aftershocked activists by providing sanctuary, encouraging remembrance, and facilitating connections. Perhaps more importantly, we can all work together to prevent aftershock (or at least lessen its impact) in our most vulnerable activists.

This section on "Action against Fracture" is a must-read for those working within the framework of an organized, action-centered group. Speaking from experience, jones lays out a coherent action plan for making activist organizations safe spaces for their volunteers and employees. Pay extra-special attention to the discussion of sexual harassment and assault within organizations - as jones notes time and again, an individual may hold progressive ideas on one subject, but still be an agent/tool of the patriarchy when it comes to gender issues (just visit any large, liberal, male-dominated blogging community and see how teh wimmins are treated!).

The last portion of AFTERSHOCK deals with our "trauma culture." Though it does follow from the preceding chapters, its macro focus almost makes it seem like a whole new book. For me (a non-aftershocked armchair activist), this was the most stimulating section of AFTERSHOCK. Throughout the text, jones raises the issue of parallel (or intersecting) oppressions - racism, sexism, homophobia, classism, speciesism, etc. - and in discussing our fractured culture, this topic truly comes to the fore. jones cautions, "feminists ought not to be eating hamburgers and animal liberationists ought not to be wearing shoes sewn in sweatshops." A sentiment with which this fellow green / veg*n / feminist / GLBT ally / animal advocate couldn't agree more! However, many progressive social movements seem, to some degree, to be separated from one another - and ALL share a common disdain for us 'crazy animal rights fanatics.' jones entreats us to BE bridges (a step beyond merely building bridges, I guess) between movements - an admirable goal, to be sure, but I'm still left wondering how you ally yourself with movements that you may agree with, but who don't exactly sympathize with you? Speciesism is the last "ism" that's still deemed acceptable by the whole of society. Sure, we might be able to rally support on some weak animal welfare measures, such as a ban on foie gras or cockfighting, but the total liberation of animals? Fugeddaboutit.

If only there were more existentialist / eco-anarchafeminist / lesbian / dreamer-blamers like pattrice jones in the world - then I think this whole building bridges/being bridges business would be a (patriarchy-) smashing success!

In the meantime, get yourself a copy of AFTERSHOCK. Read it, share it, do it. Keep on agitating, progressing, and protesting. We're all foot soldiers in the war on the War on Terra - so let's keep one another safe and healthy!

Actually, this "review" is meant merely to link "Darwin's Ghost", the American title of this work and its many fine reviews to "Almost Like A Whale" the British title. It's interesting how marketers treat the clash of cultures isn't it?

I have not read the original work by Charles Darwin, the famous "The Origin of Species" - but this book "Almost Like a Whale" (it's title in its native English and the Australian market) not only introduces Darwin's main lines of argument and examples, it also brings many of them up to date. It uses Darwin's original chapter structure and organization to do so, bringing into modern illustrations of examples, better cases, and modernized arguments - and current scientific questions. It is very well written, good for reading a chapter at a time to allow for reflection between groups of ideas.

A wonderfully well written book that is accessible for everyone- I'm no biologist but I could understand everything about. The book deals with evolutionary biology and Darwin's theory of evolution. A must for anyone interested in where they and the world around them are from or linked to one another.

I own a lot of identification and value guides. I found this one to be laid out very well and easy to use. Great photos.

Gene and Cathy Florence's AMERICAN PATTERN GLASS TABLE SETS is a fine recommendation for avid collectors of American pattern glass. Excellent, good-sized color photos of glass sets are accompanied by the latest values and by notes on makers, patterns and reproductions, making for an excellent reference.

After seeing a preview of this book at a glass show a few months ago, I anxiously awaited the publication. It exceeded my expectations when it arrived in the mail today!

The pictures are fabulous (by FAR the best photos in any reference book on EAPG). Patterns and colors are well defined in the photos where previous EAPG guides did not quite hit the mark. Pricing is up-to-date and accurate. Pattern information is concise yet informative(and I am learning more every time I flip through it).

You can tell that the author and coordinators poured their hearts (and glass collection!) into publishing this book. You get a little more "collecting fever" just by looking at this book.

While this book focuses mainly on table sets it in my mind is now the essential reference guide on EAPG.

Found Homeboy to be better than the book it followed and that says a LOT. when gucci came first is a classic, no one can dispute that, but this homeboy book is money in the bank. There has got to be a third book. This author states this may be her last book about her life. I hope not. I will be reading this book over and over again. Its like a favorite movie you can watch over and over. This book is deserving of these five stars, if not more.

Kalico Jones has struck gold again with this one. My only question is why is she hiding behind the word FICTION? This book can't be FICTION, it's just TOO REAL. come out from behind that word. Let the world embrace your creativity, pain and triumph my dear lady had done it again! YOU NEED THIS BOOK TOO.

Kalico Jones we know your real name now. This book was great. An awesome read. the prequel to When Gucci Came First. You should read that book first. But if you don't don't worry. You can still follow the story.

I bought my copy of this book for $4.95 in 1983 and have kept it through the years because of the striking rise in the line graphs of human population growth in various countries of the world. At the time I bought it, I had no knowledge of the concepts of overshoot and collapse of species populations, but I do now, and this little book is a startling graphic of how far we have to fall to reach any kind of equilibrium.

Close to my favorite book. Gives a thumbnail portrait of each nation's history as it explains their population changes. It puts nations, empires and cultures in crucial relative perspective ("the past is another country") and is obviously the precipitation of immense research. Lucid and succinct like his superb Atlas of (mostly) European History series which map territorial changes and to which it is a great adjunct. (I still await his promised Atlas of City History/Populations with greedy anticipation.)

The book details population changes in every region of the planet from 400 BC to 1978 AD. McEvedy and Jones used seventy line graphs and accompanying commentary text to describe population changes in seventy regions. The only negative aspect of this book is that the authors estimates of pre-European, Native American populations are considerably lower than most other estimates and seem somewhat outdated. While many books describe population changes, few cover such a huge breadth of space and time and few give so much information so directly. This book is much appreciated and other books like this would certainly be welcome. - D. Dean Marisi, Florida, 7/19/98

Designated lunch makers and hungry God-seekers, Chicago Hopers and Wall Street whizzers will never practice business as usual after a morning cup of "Awake My Soul."

Timothy Jones gives practical insights into how to manage time and bring God into everyday life. Presented from a Christian perspective, Jones is honest and open as he shares personal events from his own experiences. He gives us advice we can use to incorporate into our day to day living: Finding our true passion for work; Meeting God in a silent moment; Seeing what life is through the eyes of a child; Allowing suffering and disappointment to draw us closer to a loving God. If you're a very busy person maybe you can chip away at this book a little at a time. By the time you're done reading it, you may have found new ways to make time for your spiritual health.

This was a excellent book to help one understand a relationship with God. Simple down to earth honesty that shows the giving up of oneself in sharing the events in his family. It moves one beyond self and one can feel his breath and heartbeat as he writes. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in strengthen their relationship with their God and savior Jesus Christ. "It gives a vision and importance of the dust particles of life." Praise the Lord for such writing.

In THE BACKWARD LIFE, Jarrod Jones tackles the question that must face preachers every week as they prepare their Sunday sermons: Is it possible to live like Jesus in a culture that worships "self?" According to the author, the answer is a resounding "yes." In this concisely written first book Jones illustrates through his own experiences and those of others how they were able to transition from a "me" centered life to a Christ centered life.

Jarrod Jones was an NCAA Division I basketball player and enjoyed all the goodies that life in the spotlight had to offer. Yet somehow none of this provided satisfaction in any lasting way. He felt empty. In college he began listening to God more carefully and soon his life was turned upside down. When he drew closer to the Creator, "self" no longer occupied the throne in his life. As he learned to focus on Christ and put others first, his life took on new meaning, and fulfillment became a lasting reality.

Whether you are a Fundamentalist or a curious seeker of God, the book does require a basic acceptance of the Bible as the word of God. Jones highlights the Biblical truths that allow believers to understand why they were created, how to make the most of their time while they are here, and what to expect once their life on earth is over.

Just as Jesus was able to refine the Ten Commandments down to two basic statements, the author ably demonstrates how applying these principles will lead to a full and rewarding life. "...The Lord our God is one Lord. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength" and "You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these" (Mark 12:31). Can you imagine how living by these principles would turn your life upside down?

THE BACKWARD LIFE is filled with hope and motivation for achieving a better, more fulfilling way to live. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, Jarrod Jones illustrates his points with humor, passion and an ability that has made him a popular evangelist who brings the good news of Jesus and the Backward Life to more than 40,000 people each year.

--- Reviewed by Maggie Harding

Everyone wants a purpose. Those who trust in Christ and even those who don't are pining for a reason to live, a hope for the future, and fulfillment in happiness. Yet, the great paradox of Scripture is that you must lose your life for the sake of Christ to find it (Matthew 10:39). It is only in the recognition that we are void of life, hope, and fulfillment without Christ, that we can gain those things through Him. Therefore, God uses the stumbling block of the gospel to cause us to break into pieces, and takes pleasure in remaking us in the image of His Son. The Backward Life takes a personal look at where you are finding your fulfillment. The warnings of a pursuit of self are gilded with the unfettered mercy, love, and grace waiting for all who humble themselves under the mighty hand of God in dependence on Jesus, the Lord and Savior of all who believe.

Written in an autobiographical and conversational fashion, this book challenges readers young and old alike to abandon the pursuit of self in exchange for a pursuit of Christ, who is the fullness of all things and in whom all things are summed up (Ephesians 1:10; 23). Jarrod Jones provides a strong argument that we were not made for ourselves, but rather for the glory of God and the pursuit of life hidden in the mercies of Christ. Through a "Solomon-like" testimony of empty endeavors, The Backwards Life warns believers away from empty self-abasement and dependence, which leads to guilt-laden and burdensome living, to a freedom found in the healing balm of life in Christ alone. - Tom Gindorf, Christian Book Previews.com

I love this book. I saw Jarrod speak on the topic of the Backward Life, and it was so compelling. It made me completely re-evaluate how I view the world as a Christian. I decided to read the book and loved it! Jarrod is a great writer, and he does a great job of explaining how "backwards" our lives are to the world if we are Christians. He has great stories to make all of his points, and he always manages to back up what he says with the Bible.

I won't ruin it for you, but the end of this book is absolutely incredible. I finished the book and just sat in my chair astounded.