James Lawrence

In less that one hundred years, the British made themselves the masters of India. They ruled for another hundred, leaving behind the independent nations of India and Pakistan when they finally withdrew in 1947. Both nations would owe much to the British Raj: under its rule, Indians learned to see themselves as Indians; its benefits included railways, roads, canals, schools, universities, hospitals, universal language and common law.None of this, however, was planned. After a series of emergencies in the eighteenth century transformed a business partnership-the East India Company-into the most formidable war machine in Asia, conquest gathered its own momentum. Fortunes grew, but, alongside them, Britons grew troubled by the despotism that had been created in their name. The result was the formation of a government that balanced firmness with benevolence, and had as its goal the advancement of India.But the Raj, outwardly so monolithic and magnificent, always rested precariously on the goodwill of Indians. In this remarkable exploration of British rule in India, Lawrence James chronicles the astonishing heroism that created it, the mixture of compromise and firmness that characterized it, and the twists and turns of the independence struggle that ended it.

They told him they would save her.That the situation was under control.They lied. When fifteen-year-old Becky Anderson makes a new friend on social media, she has no idea that a single, innocent click of her finger will have deadly, global ramifications.Across the seas in a tropical paradise, Pat Walsh splits his time between surfing isolated reef breaks, tending to his yacht, and taking the occasional weekend off to hunt drug lords, terrorists and despots. He's not a hero. But when it comes to ending bad guys, he's one of the CIA's deadliest weapons.Walsh's escapist lifestyle comes to a grinding halt when he discovers a grainy video clip that leaves him reeling. Ready to fly into action and deliver justice, he is instead told to sit back, shut up, and obey orders. It's too bad the orders are downright wrong, and his commanders are harboring some dangerous secrets.Pat Walsh has stared down armies and dethroned kings, but challenging Uncle Sam is another ballgame. In this standalone military thriller, the renegade operative might have finally met his match.

The sleeping dragon has awoken, and it has Pat Walsh in its sights. Diplomat, assassin, spy...Pat Walsh has worn many hats, but treasure hunter has a new, rakish ring to it. The team are working on a covert operation in the Palawan Sea, a place once reigned by pirates and now fiercely controlled by the Chinese Navy. As East and West wrestle for dominance in the region, Walsh's commanders have him performing a series of deep-water dives along a treacherous fault line. It's there he makes an unexpected discovery that could change the fortunes of him and his team, forever.But above their heads, sharks are starting to circle. Walsh has everything to fight for: a deep and abiding duty to his country, a team he considers family, and a bounty that makes his CIA pay look like loose change. But they say men are sometimes victims of their own success, and Walsh's delicate dance could land him in hot water.He's fighting for gold and glory, but he's about to lose something far greater than both.

When life takes an unexpected turn this once by the book Army Officer must step into a world of danger and deception. Pat Walsh is a highly decorated infantry officer living life between the lines until the day he picks the wrong side in a Pentagon political battle. When an old Army buddy recruits Pat to work as an asset for the CIA, he reluctantly agrees, and his adventure begins. Caught up in the shadowy world of Middle East Arms dealing as a CIA contracted arms dealer, he stumbles upon a conspiracy that is re-shaping the region and threatens to draw the world into a global conflict. Now that he knows the secret his life is on the line. To survive Pat must uncover who is trying to kill him and take them out before he loses his own life. To do this he must travel across the Arabian Peninsula in a journey filled with action, intrigue and adventure. The origin story of Pat Walsh and the characters that he works with is exciting and engaging. A fictitious account of many real-world events as seen through the eyes of a man with a sense of humor, a love for the sea and a personal knowledge of the regions the novel takes place in. Although part of a series each book is stand-alone and can be enjoyed as such. If you're a fan of Rapp, Reacher or Horvath, you'll love this Pat Walsh adventure, featuring the latest military tech, captivating characters and non-stop action.

More than forty unique artists s books, their pages painted with gesso to mimic marble, can be found in the exciting new tome. Artists s books are an integral part of Kiefer s oeuvre; over time they have ranged in scale from the intimate to the monumental, and in materials, from lead to dried plant matter. In this selection of books, the sequences of narrative information and visual effect evoke the fragile endurance of the sacred and the spiritual through the female figures on the marbled pages.

An adrenaline soaked military thriller featuring Pat Walsh and his most formidable adversary yet.When the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalates out of control, the Commander of the Iranian Quds Force is given free rein by the Ayatollah's to strike. The death of the Sultan of Oman provides the ideal opportunity for the Iranian Quds to wreak havoc. Pat Walsh and his team of former special operators find themselves in the middle of a nail biting race against time to prevent a humanitarian disaster. This high-octane thriller is ripped right off the daily headlines and takes the reader throughout the middle east on a rollercoaster ride complete with mystery, plot twists and intense action. If you're a fan of Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn or Brad Thor, you'll love this action adventure from James Lawrence

A jihadi bomb explodes in a crowded Brussels square and Pat Walsh suddenly finds himself the most wanted man in the world. Framed by an unknown enemy, Pat takes to the high seas and begins the work of unravelling the mystery behind the bombing. Solving the mystery takes Pat into the heart of the conflict in Syria and pits him against the most unlikely alliance of villains. Armed with the resources of a CIA sponsored arms dealer and his training as a tier one operator, Pat unleashes his wrath. This military thriller takes the reader on an action-packed adventure spanning three continents. The likable hero, battles an eclectic cabal of colorful conspirators in a twist filled plot. If you're a fan of Rapp, Reacher or Horvath, you'll love this Pat Walsh adventure, featuring the latest military gadgets, entertaining characters, nonstop action and a climatic ending.

'Iron Hope proves that with a little direction, we can all develop the mental toughness to accomplish anything we set our mind to. This is essential reading for anybody with goals – not just athletes' – Cameron Hanes, New York Times bestselling author of EndureThe ultimate guide to mental toughness by James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence – the greatest endurance athlete in human history.In 2015, Lawrence set his third Guinness World Record by completing fifty full-distance triathlons in fifty states in fifty consecutive days – a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on a bike, then a 26.2-mile run, all in under seventeen hours each day. Pushing himself further, in 2021 at the age of forty-five he set out to complete 100 triathlons in 100 days - a challenge so difficult that he wondered if he would survive it. By persevering, he hoped to inspire people to do the same for whatever difficulties they may be going through.Lawrence has subjected his body to exhaustive physical testing, to every genetic analysis known to science. The stunning discovery is that, physically, he is unspecial in every way. The secret to his bulletproof body is his bulletproof mentality.In this life-changing book he reveals how to:Say yes to opportunitiesDevelop confidenceOvercome obstacles holding you backForge an iron will by making and keeping small promisesFoster hope and resiliencePage by page, point by point, Iron Hope shows you how to reach for your dreams, whatever they are, and accomplish big things.

American Veterans: Their Stories of Service and Valor preserves the voices of those who answered America's call-from the Civil War to Iraq and Afghanistan. Written by retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel James Lawrence, this powerful collection tells the true stories of ordinary Americans who performed extraordinary service. Drawing from letters, interviews, military records, and family histories, the book follows soldiers, medics, aviators, prisoners of war, and families forever changed by conflict. Spanning more than 150 years of American warfare, these deeply human accounts honor sacrifice, duty, and resilience at a time when fewer than one half of one percent of Americans serve in uniform. A moving tribute to veterans past and present-and a reminder of what has been given in defense of the nation.

'Iron Hope proves that with a little direction, we can all develop the mental toughness to accomplish anything we set our mind to. This is essential reading for anybody with goals – not just athletes' – Cameron Hanes, New York Times bestselling author of EndureThe ultimate guide to mental toughness by James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence – the greatest endurance athlete in human history.In 2015, Lawrence set his third Guinness World Record by completing fifty full-distance triathlons in fifty states in fifty consecutive days – a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on a bike, then a 26.2-mile run, all in under seventeen hours each day. Pushing himself further, in 2021 at the age of forty-five he set out to complete 100 triathlons in 100 days - a challenge so difficult that he wondered if he would survive it. By persevering, he hoped to inspire people to do the same for whatever difficulties they may be going through.Lawrence has subjected his body to exhaustive physical testing, to every genetic analysis known to science. The stunning discovery is that, physically, he is unspecial in every way. The secret to his bulletproof body is his bulletproof mentality.In this life-changing book he reveals how to:Say yes to opportunitiesDevelop confidenceOvercome obstacles holding you backForge an iron will by making and keeping small promisesFoster hope and resiliencePage by page, point by point, Iron Hope shows you how to reach for your dreams, whatever they are, and accomplish big things.

The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James "Iron Cowboy" Lawrence--the greatest endurance athlete in human history. Lawrence's accomplishments are nearly impossible to comprehend. After breaking two Guinness World Records, he shattered possibilities in 2015 by completing 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. Yes, THE IRONMAN(R), "the single most difficult day in sports"- a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on a bike, then a 26.2-mile run, all completed in under 17 hours. It is a race so intense that less than .01% of the population have completed one. Afterwards, Lawrence subjected his body to exhaustive physical testing, to every genetic test known to science. The stunning discovery is that physically, James Lawrence is unspecial in every way. The secret to his bulletproof body is his bulletproof mentality. Even those accomplishments weren't enough for James. In 2021, he set out on another endurance endeavor, this one so difficult he wondered if he would even live. He set out to complete a staggering 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days. By persevering, he wanted to inspire people to do the same for whatever difficulties they are going through. How does a person develop the mental fortitude necessary to overcome incredible exhaustion, immeasurable suffering, and unfathomable pain in order to achieve impossible goals? With Iron Hope, that's exactly what James "Iron Cowboy" Lawrence shows readers how to do. Lawrence explains how readers can forge an iron will by making and keeping small promises to themselves again and again, amassing experience and building momentum until giving up becomes impossible. Combine a big dream with small improvements repeated with great consistency and make your goals and dreams a reality.

"The Empire of the Nairs or the Rights of Women" by James Lawrence delves into a profound exploration of gender equality and societal norms. Originally published as a seminal work, this book challenges the conventional narratives of its time, advocating for the recognition of women's rights and equality in society. Lawrence weaves a rich tapestry of historical and cultural observations, making it a cornerstone in feminist literature. This reprint edition by Salmon Books aims to preserve the legacy of this influential work, offering modern readers a glimpse into the intellectual currents of the past while resonating with contemporary discussions on equality and justice.

Enlightenment All the Way to Heaven: Emanuel Swedenborg in the Context of Eighteenth-Century Theology and Philosophy is an English translation of Friedemann Stengel's 2009 German habilitation (qualifying) thesis, which was published by Mohr Siebeck T bingen in 2011, Aufkl rung bis zum Himmel: Emanuel Swedenborg im Kontext der Theologie und Philosophie des 18. Jahrhunderts. In this volume, Stengel provides a survey of Swedenborg's philosophical influences, as well as an assessment of Swedenborg's own influence on the German theology of his time, thereby giving the reader new insight into the nature of the Enlightenment. Exploring Swedenborg's many inspirations, from Plato to Aristotle, Augustine to Descartes, and Malebranche to Leibniz, just to name a few, Stengel shows the breadth of their impact on Swedenborg and the resultant sophistication of the Swedish prophet's ideas. By broadening the conversation surrounding Swedenborg's source and reception histories, Stengel hopes to counter the reductive lenses through which certain of Swedenborg's experiences have been filtered. In the author's own words, "this will serve to highlight the perspectives contained within the historical discourse, tracing their seminal influence on later religious and philosophical discussions that, in turn, gave rise, from the eighteenth century onward, to the psychohistorical interpretations of associated supernatural phenomena such as Swedenborg's visionary propensity." Enlightenment All the Way to Heaven is the twenty-fourth installment in the Swedenborg Studies scholarly series.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Swedenborg's Principles of Usefulness highlights Emanuel Swedenborg's (1688-1772) widespread influence on an impressive host of historical figures--from poets and artists to philosophers and statesmen--and reform movements whose contributions to the evolution of self and society have resonated throughout time and into the present. As evidenced in the self-reliance of the great Ralph Waldo Emerson, who went so far as to refer to the early part of the nineteenth century as the age of Swedenborg, the socialist tendencies of Henry James, Sr., and the pragmatic philosophy of his highly esteemed son William James, Swedenborg has had a powerful impact on a number of prominent individual thinkers and their lasting traditions. With love for one's neighbor sharing pride of place among his ideas, it comes as no surprise that Swedenborg's outlook on human interaction worked its way into the various social reform movements that vitalized the American landscape during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From the more politically oriented single-tax movement of Henry George to the utopian aspirations of Charles Fourier and the more spiritually inclined social gospel and pastoral clinical movements, those who took Swedenborg's principles of usefulness to heart sought ways to reflect the divine design in human society. John Haller's treatment of the era draws a magnifying glass to those intellectual titans whose fortitude in the face of psychological and social adversities stands as a testament to the robustness of Swedenborg's concept of usefulness. As James F. Lawrence, Dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, so aptly states in his foreword, "this book tells stories and builds perspectives that will prove without a doubt to be very useful."

Seven out of ten Christian leaders feel overworked, four in ten suffer financial pressures, only two in ten have had management training and 1,500 give up their job over a ten-year period. At the same time, as financial restrictions affect the availability of full-time ministers, more people are needed for leadership roles in local congregations, for every area of church work. This book faces the challenge of raising up new leaders and helping existing leaders to mature, using the model for growing leaders at the heart of the Arrow Leadership Programme, a ministry of the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS). It comprehensively surveys leadership skills and styles, discerning our personal calling, avoiding the 'red zone' of stress, developing character, and living as part of the community of God's people. The book contains twelve chapters, in six sections, plus a resources section: Part 1: Leadership today, Part 2: Growing leaders know they're chosen, Part 3: Growing leaders discern God's call, Part 4: Growing leaders develop Christ-like character, Part 5: Growing leaders cultivate competence, Part 6: Growing leaders lead in community. First published in 2004.