John Williams

William Stoner is born at the end of the nineteenth century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to a university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar's life. As the years pass, Stoner encounters a series of disappointments: marriage into a “proper” family estranges him from his parents; his career is stymied; his wife and daughter turn coldly away from him; a transforming experience...

Stoner author John Williams's first novel is a searing look at a man's relationship with his absent father, and how early trauma manifests throughout one's life John Williams's first novel is a brooding psychological noir. Arthur Maxley is a young man at the end of his emotional rope. Having dropped out of college, he's holed up in a big-city hotel, living off an allowance from his family, feeling nothing but alone and doing nothing but drinking to...

"The Pilgrim's Path: Spiritual Journeys Around the World" is a captivating exploration of the transformative power of pilgrimage in diverse cultures and landscapes. This insightful book invites readers to embark on a spiritual journey spanning continents and centuries, as pilgrims seek enlightenment, redemption, and connection to the divine. From the ancient trails of the Camino de Santiago to the sacred sites of India and beyond, each chapter illuminates...

The appointed time of the end is coming. If people aren't gathered to Jesus Christ at his appearing, they will be subjected to the final test-death in Christ or life with the beast. One means eternal life and the other means eternal destruction. This book is for anyone who wants to come to a knowledge of the truth. It's for anyone who wants to receive God's promise of eternal life in the new Jerusalem, where evil is outside the gates.

To Kill a Mockingbird burst into the world in 1960, followed by the Academy Award-winning film in 1962. Since then, the story of Scout, Atticus, Tom Robinson and Boo Radley has been an indelible part of American culture.

This book, The Power of Vulnerability to Overcome Narcissism, offers an insightful and compassionate look into the often misunderstood and underestimated effects of narcissistic abuse. By presenting both the victim's perspective as well as the narcissist's, the author provides a much-needed understanding of the complexity of such relationships. With a focus on the power of vulnerability and self-acceptance to achieve freedom from the cycle of narcissistic...

"Echoes of the Past: Exploring Ancient Civilizations" is a captivating journey through the annals of history, delving into the mysteries and marvels of ancient cultures that have shaped our world. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the enigmatic ruins of Machu Picchu, each chapter unveils the secrets of a different civilization, revealing their achievements, beliefs, and enduring legacies. Through vivid storytelling and stunning imagery, this...

THE BEATLES JUDY GARLAND JEAN SHRIMPTON DUDLEY MOORE JOHNNY O'KEEFE SPIKE MILLIGAN Just some of the many celebrities John Williams met and worked with over an extraordinary career Filled with humour, honesty and interesting tales, A Fortunate Life, provides a revealing look at Australia in the last half of the 20th century, where John worked as a journalist and, later, ran his own public relations firm. John Williams was born in Liverpool in 1934...

The Year is 2325. Kasabian of Stronobos travels to Mars. His single goal is to discover the leaders of a mysterious heretic cult known as the Chosen. The Chosen want to destroy the order of the emperor through armed rebellion. Their aim is to send Earth and Mars back to the old-world relic systems of government. If Kasabian fails to complete his mission, the emperor and the imperium will fall. If the emperor loses power the planets will descend into...

They just no longer make them like John Lane Williams, who spent seventy years of his life as a Methodist minister, sixty-five years in a happy marriage, and his entire life trying to understand life's guiding principles. Herse what he found out: times may change, but what's important in life does not? While this may not be anything new, it is important sometimes to verify the truth, especially when so few people value what makes life worth living....