David Jones Books

David Bowie: Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me is a captivating photographic memoir by Geoff MacCormack, chronicling his lifelong friendship with David Bowie. This remarkable work features nearly 150 candid photos, many previously unseen, that vividly illustrate the places they inhabited, the people they encountered, and the adventures they embarked on together. The journey begins at Burnt Ash Primary School in the mid-1950s and unfolds through a whirlwind of musical discovery and creation. The memoir captures iconic moments, from the Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane tours to sailing to New York on a world tour, and includes insights into Bowie’s first major film, The Man Who Fell to Earth, as well as the recording of Station to Station and the Thin White Duke persona. MacCormack’s storytelling is infused with wit and candor, providing a rare glimpse into a deep friendship rooted in a shared passion for music. This book is a must-read for Bowie fans, offering an intimate look at the bond between two men who celebrated their love for music from their first meeting to their final farewells.

Navigating life after a divorce or the loss of a spouse can be challenging and disorienting. This book offers guidance and support for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives, focusing on practical strategies for emotional healing and personal growth. It addresses common struggles faced during this transition and provides insights to help regain a sense of stability and purpose. Through relatable experiences and actionable advice, readers are encouraged to embrace new beginnings and foster resilience in the face of change.

Set against the backdrop of a harsh Wisconsin winter, the citizens of Rockport struggle to survive six months after the government's collapse. The community faces dual threats: a growing religious cult that poses a danger to their safety and the release of desperate inmates from a nearby prison. As they confront these challenges, the resilience and unity of Rockport's residents are put to the ultimate test.

An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptuously illustrated throughout.

A one-volume history of Christianity in Wales, from its Roman origins to the present.

"Nature writing and photography at their exciting best."North America's wildlife have endured the challenges put to them -- human encroachment, changing climates, and increased pollution -- with new trials forcing them to adapt as best they can. Their struggles and remarkable strategies are chronicled in North American Wildlife.Complementing the compelling writing of David Jones are 400 of the most intriguing in-the-wild moments of wildlife ever captured: A grizzly digging for razor clams on the shores of the Pacific Wolves nursing their pups high in the Rocky Mountains A Florida panther resting in the sun Cougars and bobcats hunting Rabbits, hares, raccoons, and pikas foraging for food Stellar sea lions sunbathing off the Baja peninsula Humpback whales feeding near Alaska's coastal fjordsThe expansive parklands of North America provide a stunning backdrop for this dramatic close-up look at life in the wild.

The book offers a captivating visual exploration of ancient Peruvian and Andean cultures, delving into their economic systems, domestic life, and spiritual beliefs. It examines aspects such as crime and punishment, as well as rituals surrounding death and sacrifice, providing a comprehensive understanding of their societal structures and practices.

"And in the end we are nothing more than love and space dust." From the author of Lilith's Tears, The Travelling Circus of Lacrimosa and Could You Ever Live Without? Love & Space Dust is a poetry anthology exploring love and eternity. Timeless poetry of feeling and emotion, Love & Space Dust carries readers on a journey through love, life and relationships, and then far beyond, into the stars and the far flung galaxies, where all that remains of the feelings we once felt and the lives we once lived is love and space dust.

A riveting, visually engaging collection of vignettes highlighting the rich heritage of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Since its founding in 1881, Canadian Pacific has made an indelible mark on the lives of Canadians. Most commonly associated with its iconic railway, at its height CP also ran hotels, steamships, and an airline, and had myriad involvements in immigration, irrigation, resource development, war contributions, and international trade. It has been said that no other single corporation has shaped Canadian national identity as much as CP. Railway Nation: Tales of the World's Greatest Travel System is a compilation of more than fifty thrilling and historically significant stories based on colourful anecdotes and archival sources dating back to the company's golden era. From the construction of the ground-breaking Spiral Tunnels on what was previously the most dangerous and accident-prone stretch of railway track in the Rockies, to the CPR-manufactured Valentine tanks that helped the Soviet Union fight off the Nazis in World War II, to the long and frustrating struggle of CP stewardesses fighting against sexist employment policies, this lively and nuanced portrait of an iconic company is illustrated with fascinating archival photography and will be an essential addition to any Canadian history buff's library.