Bøger af Brent Jones

Can we lose a loved one without losing ourselves? Twenty-eight-year-old Drew Thomson is haunted by a troubled past. After struggling for years with alcoholism and antisocial behavior, he ends a stable relationship with his girlfriend and finds himself without a home, job, or purpose. Just as he learns that his father is terminally ill, he meets a stranger who offers him a flicker of hope for a better future. But is he ready to bury the past? Rich with dark humor and a keen insight into the human condition, this debut fictional release from author Brent Jones delves into life's most pressing trials-destructive relationships, love, loss, and pursuing happiness. * * * Praise for The Fifteenth of June "...authors like Mordecai Richler and Douglas Coupland...known for their dark but humourous literary masterpieces, clearly guided Jones' hand during the production of his debut novel, The Fifteenth of June." -Niagara This Week "I think some of the ugly truths about human nature in [The Fifteenth of June] were powerful. Fantastic debut from a talented author." -Michael McDonald, author of Walking Away from Depression "[The Fifteenth of June] is full of wit, and even though the story has some darkness to it, it has plenty of humor and lighthearted moments as well to balance it out." -Dana Gore, author of Choose Awareness "[The Fifteenth of June is] a process, for both the protagonist and the reader, of self-discovery and acceptance...and through this process, both reader and protagonist are shown glimpses of hope, of different possibilities, of the potential for change, and begin to understand that the way events and situations shape us depends on how we choose to deal with them..." -Daphne Kapsali, author of 100 Days of Solitude

Together for the first time, experience all four books in The Afton Morrison Series as one complete serial novel. Afton Morrison, twenty-six, is a small-town children

Brent's writing has always been an inspiration to others. He was inspired by his uncle, a song writer and a member of the group, The Crests, in the mid 1950's. At the age of 15, Brent was honored to be involved with a Christian organization called "Young Life". In 1990, Young Life gave Brent the opportunity to travel to Paris, France and Russia to speak to people about the goodness of Jesus Christ.Poems from the Heart is filled with remarkable poems from a tender soul. Poetry is so personal. It can be uplifting, pensive, tragic, sorrowful, peaceful, or courageous. It can be heart-breaking or hilarious. Whatever it emotes, poetry is meant to be experienced. Join Brent as he shares memories, moments and messages from his heart. Enjoy the journey.

How far must we travel to find our way home? Nothing could have prepared Brennan Glover for the car crash that claimed the lives of his wife and six-year-old daughter. Stricken with grief, the only things that get him through each day are breaking his sobriety and clinging to Fender-the family dog and the sole survivor of the crash. Desperate to distance Brennan from tragedy, his two closest friends take him on the cross-country road trip they had always talked about. But what begins as an effort to mend his broken heart ends up unraveling a secret that changes everything he thought he knew about his family. Can a journey of six thousand miles lead Brennan to acceptance and new beginnings? From finding the good in an often cruel world to learning to say goodbye to those we love most, this sophomore release from author Brent Jones is sure to leave readers longing for home, wherever that may be. * * * Praise for Fender "Brent is a kick-ass storyteller. . . . I have little doubt [Fender] will tug at the heartstrings of anyone who reads it." -Dana Gore, Author of Choose Awareness "Brent Jones has exceeded expectation that his sophomore novel, Fender, might best the debut. This emotionally packed literary saga . . . is powerful and profane and masterfully examines the overwhelming condition of stupefying grief." -Stanley McShane (Virginia Williams), Author of Cocos Island Treasure "[Fender] is as visceral as it should be. . . . There is laughter, tears, foul language, anger, more laughter and eventually, glimmers of hope . . . I can't recommend this one enough." -Shannon O'Sullivan, Book Reviewer (readsandreels.com) "Another great read from a talented author. The characters in [Fender] feel so authentic and real." -Michael McDonald, Author of Walking Away From Depression "Jones does not gloss over the trouble, pain or darkness in a person's life experience, but he feathers [Fender] with quick, sure glimpses of the good in life . . . It leaves me with the feeling of having met real people. . . . I'm waiting eagerly for Jones's third book!" -Amy Roebuck, Fort Erie Public Library "Definitely check out [Fender]. You will run the gambit of emotions but it is worth the tears." -Jessica Bronder, Book Reviewer (jbronderbookreviews.com)

VALUING PLACE AND PURPOSE GIS FOR LAND ADMINISTRATION Improve land records, property valuation, sustainable development, and social stability. Location intelligence is changing the way land administration works to protect and maintain appropriate land use and achieve better economic, environmental, and social benefits. The real-life stories in Valuing Place and Purpose: GIS for Land Administration show how communities, government agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations implement geographic information systems (GIS) in four key areas:      · Visualizing parcels and property      · Managing land use      · Strengthening climate and conservation efforts      · Addressing land rights, equity, and social justice The book also includes a special section to help you get started using web apps, online maps, dashboards, and other GIS solutions to represent and understand the value of land and property and efficiently manage, edit, and share land parcel data more accurately. Edited by Brent Jones, director of land administration industry solutions at Esri, and Keith Mann, Esri Press. APPLYING GIS The Applying GIS series explains how to become a spatial thinker, with ideas and strategies for building location intelligence into your profession, industry, or discipline. Each book is divided into relevant topic areas that include a set of case studies and suggestions for getting started with GIS.