Books with author Jay Benson

Have you been struggling with feeling like you’re never good enough no matter how hard you try? Have you ever thought to yourself that if you only had a little more self-confidence, maybe then you can go after the things you want in life? Believe me, so have I... have you ever wondered, why does such a talented, hard-working person like me so often come up short? The lingering question is what’s missing in me? What's wrong with me? Am I broken? The answer comes down to one simple thing confidence and self esteem. Without these attributes, you just can’t assert yourself or take on the challenges necessary to get what you want. Self confidence and self esteem empower you to see how far you can go. We are increasingly living and working in a highly social world. In most cases, our very Survival depends on it… So how can I start to feel more confident in my own skin? Well, in this book I’ve tried to tackle this tough question and bring some practical solutions you can start applying today. Building sufficient confidence to play at a higher level and realize big gains doesn’t need to take long. It simply requires a deliberate and sustained effort, learning the principles and actively trying things in a new way. Many of these principles are laid out in this book. The process starts by looking at your thinking about yourself and events. By seeing where beliefs aren’t true or serving you, you can reframe them to more positive perspectives that encourage more action and ensure better outcomes. "Self Confidence and Self Esteem” provides a strong primer and workbook to help you build the self-confidence and self-esteem you need to achieve your greatest potential. In "Self Confidence and Self Esteem,” you ́ll learn how to: The Identify negative patterns and self-defeating behavior and how to change these patterns How to stop comparing yourself to others How to deal with Jealousy and to tap into the virtuous cycle for building your confidence The 6 pillars of Self-esteem for improving your self-image and awareness forever A true-worth method to never underestimate yourself again How to proactively face your fear and enjoy the ride of life One proven way to maintain self-confidence despite all hidden traps Practical tools and exercises that help you develop skills and build positive habits to make real changes And more inside the book. One of the biggest reasons people resist building their confidence is that it can be difficult, or even embarrassing to admit the truth. It’s like pulling a band-aid off. I know it’s hard but consider this... All you need to do is take the first step into the unknown to then become the best version of yourself. If you’re tired of low confidence and self-esteem hindering your efforts, or someone you love is struggling, scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button. If this book can help even 1 person find their key to inner strength, I’ll be truly grateful. Hope you all enjoy! - Jason

In 1968, Jackson J. Benson, then a naïve young literature professor, set out to write a critical appraisal of John Steinbeck, a writer who Benson thought was greatly undervalued by the scholarly establishment. To Benson's amazement, he shortly found his project turning into an authorized biography. Looking for Steinbeck's Ghost is Benson's engaging account of his experiences over the fifteen years he devoted to writing that biography. On one level, the book is a rich collection of anecdotes, character sketches, and memories of Steinbeck and the people with whom he shared his life—wives and children, siblings, friends. Benson interviewed scores of people who knew Steinbeck and read thousands of letters and other primary sources in the course of his research, and the fruits of this diligence offer rich insights into the personalities of Steinbeck—a fiercely private man—and of his closest associates. There is important new information here about Steinbeck's career, the inspiration for some of his characters and plot lines, and some of the people who, in various ways, influenced his writing and his personal life. On another level, Looking for Steinbeck's Ghost is a fascinating account of the biographer's task, with all its triumphs large and small and its numerous pitfalls and frustrations. We follow Benson as he struggles to master the skills of the biographer: locating sources of information, especially tracking down informants; learning to conduct interviews—and then to assess the veracity of his informants' memories; coping with the myriad frustrations inherent in the technologies of tape recording and photocopying; recognizing the pitfalls hidden in his own emotional biases and his tendency to identify with his subject; sifting through all the contradictions and prejudices, favorable and unfavorable, in his sources to find out just who John Steinbeck was. As such, Looking for Steinbeck's Ghost is a lively and completely engrossing case study of the biographer's demanding craft. First published in 1988 to enthusiastic reviews, and long out of print, Looking for Steinbeck's Ghost is available again in this new paperback edition.

Excerpt from From the Lune to the Neva Sixty Years Ago: With Ackworth and "Quaker" Life by the WayFaou rm; lunb TO 1113 Nxvs, &c. - Dwellers by the Lune and particularly those in the old castle-crowned town to which it has given its name, look upon everything belonging to it with affection and loyalty. It was, therefore, with both interest and curiosity that we took up the unpretending volume bearing the above title. But instead of a comparison between the two rivers, or a narrative of travel, as might have been expected, we found it to be a simple account of two Quaker families at the beginning of this century. With the aid of a hint from the pump and other sources, we found that Kilvert Street means Nicholas Street, and that the old house so graphically described is the one at Stonewell, now occupied as business premises by Mr. Baxter, but for a long time in the possession of Mr. Edmondson's family - here named Skelton - well-known members of the Society of Friends. With this clue it is not difficult to discover in the young pickle who was taught knitting to keep him out of mischief, the future inventor of the railway ticket system, and in his younger brother a noted and experienced educator, who finished his career at Queenwood College, in Hampshire. The companion household of Dunnings must change its name to Hodgson, and will then be recognised as that of another old Lancaster family.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Lang:- English, Pages 125. Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition published long back[1879]. This book is in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. (Customisation is possible). Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions.Original Title:- From the Lune to the Neva Sixty Years Ago: With Ackworth and Quaker Life by ... 1879 [Hardcover] Author:- Jane Benson, J. B.