Books with author Jonathan Shay

An original and groundbreaking book that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of Homer’s Iliad with Vietnam veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.In this moving, dazzlingly creative book, Dr. Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of Homer’s Iliad with Vietnam veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. A classic of war literature that has as much relevance as ever in the wake of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is a “transcendent literary adventure” (The New York Times) and “clearly one of the most original and most important scholarly works to have emerged from the Vietnam War” (Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried).

An original and groundbreaking book that examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of Homer’s Iliad with Vietnam veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.In this moving, dazzlingly creative book, Dr. Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of Homer’s Iliad with Vietnam veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. A classic of war literature that has as much relevance as ever in the wake of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is a “transcendent literary adventure” (The New York Times) and “clearly one of the most original and most important scholarly works to have emerged from the Vietnam War” (Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried).

A new era in science fantasy."What's not to love? There's aliens, pirates, cowboys, and mermaids. A little something for everybody!""Fans of Aurora Rising and Skyward will fall in love all over again.”Luna Chambers of the Isles of Soh'Jum is desperate to escape her planned betrothment and the responsibilities of adulthood. The night of her seventeenth Candleflame, she notices something odd—a lone strand of hair, white as the moon above, shining amongst her familiar black curls. A sign that the common blood within her veins has become so much more. Something the world of Nebalor hasn't seen in over two Ages…During her travels, she discovers a crash-landed alien named Jevlin Tao, who tells her that his kind—selvians—are responsible for the recent successes of humanity. An “uplifting process” that has led to his betrayal. Another space-faring race, the imperialistic xenoth of the Xen Domain, have found out about the humans and now threaten their annihilation.

Jonathan Shaw’s Scab Vendor: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist is a surreal, multi-generational roller coaster ride through the underbelly of modern culture, charting the course of a life measured by extremes, and all the people, places, and events that shaped that life into a survivor’s tale of epic proportions. In its pages, Shaw takes the reader deep, not only into the recesses of his extraordinary mind and adventures, but also into the strange and magical process of memoir-writing itself.If truth is indeed stranger than fiction, then, as Shaw’s friend and literary mentor Charles Bukowski once told him, much of this book would have to be lived before it could be written. In that sense, Scab Vendor: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist is much more than a fascinating chronicle of a popular outlaw artist's creative evolution. It is a multicolored, cinematic, modern-day Odyssey, written in blood, ink, and tears—a kaleidoscopic, visionary roadmap to the journey of the human soul.

Are you getting/have a new kitten? This is the book for you!Raising a Kitten is a beautifully illustrated children's coloring book with big pictures perfect for explaing Cat care to children. Aimed at 0-6 years old, toddlers will enjoy the pictures while an adult reads, while children in the upper age range can read and color at the same time for extra engagement. Each page is single sided to prevent any color showing through. I wrote this book as a simple tool to help explain to children what is involved with owning that new kitten!Grab Yours Today!

A new era in science fantasy."What's not to love? There's aliens, pirates, cowboys, and mermaids. A little something for everybody!""Fans of Aurora Rising and Skyward will fall in love all over again.”Luna Chambers of the Isles of Soh'Jum is desperate to escape her planned betrothment and the responsibilities of adulthood. The night of her seventeenth Candleflame, she notices something odd—a lone strand of hair, white as the moon above, shining amongst her familiar black curls. A sign that the common blood within her veins has become so much more. Something the world of Nebalor hasn't seen in over two Ages…During her travels, she discovers a crash-landed alien named Jevlin Tao, who tells her that his kind—selvians—are responsible for the recent successes of humanity. An “uplifting process” that has led to his betrayal. Another space-faring race, the imperialistic xenoth of the Xen Domain, have found out about the humans and now threaten their annihilation.

Caring for a Puppy is a beautifully illustrated children's book that teaches children in a fun way, how to raise a happy puppy. It also acts as a simple story, from the perspective of children who have recently received a Puppy and teaches them how to care for a Puppy. Aimed at 0-6 year olds. I wrote this book as a simple tool to help explain to children what is involved with owning that new dog!

Little Bean is an encouraging and fun story about a young girl and her adventurous way of believing in herself. Little Bean is a book full of vibrant colors and beautiful pictures that will keep you captivated. The moral of the story is no matter what roadblocks or obstacles that try to get in the way, you always stand strong in faith. Little Bean is a story that teaches children that they can do what their heart desires regardless of what the naysayers believe. This story will have your child feeling part of Little Bean's great adventure and, in part, learn to be positive, not negative, and also to believe in themselves.

What happened when the human cannonball was late for work? He got fired! Enjoy this and hundreds of other jokes and one-liners so crap they may make you cringe – but at least they’ll keep you entertained on the toilet. What do you call a stolen yam? A hot potato!What’s the funniest fruit? A pun-net of strawberries! Why did the genie go to a psychiatrists? His emotions were all bottled up. You’re stuck on the loo, you may as well have a laugh.