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James Allen (28 November 1864 - 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1902. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.

Born in Leicester, England, into a working-class family, Allen was the elder of two brothers. His mother could neither read nor write while his father, William, was a factory knitter. In 1879 following a downturn in the textile trade of central England, Allen's father travelled alone to America to find work and establish a new home for the family. Within two days of arriving his father was pronounced dead at New York City Hospital, believed to be a case of robbery and murder. At age fifteen, with the family now facing economic disaster, Allen was forced to leave school and find work.

For much of the 1890s, Allen worked as a private secretary and stationer in several British manufacturing firms. In 1893 Allen moved to London and later to South Wales, earning his living by journalism and reporting. In South Wales he met Lily Louisa Oram (Lily L. Allen) who he then wed in 1895. In 1898 Allen found an occupation in which he could showcase his spiritual and social interests as a writer for the magazine The Herald of the Golden Age. At this time, Allen entered a creative period where he then published his first book of many books, From Poverty to Power (1901). In 1902 Allen began to publish his own spiritual magazine, The Light of Reason, later retitled The Epoch.

In 1902 Allen published his third and most famous book As a Man Thinketh. Loosely based on the biblical proverb, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," the small work eventually became read around the world and brought Allen posthumous fame as one of the pioneering figures of modern inspirational thought. The book's minor audience allowed Allen to quit his secretarial work and pursue his writing and editing career. In 1903, the Allen family retired to the town of Ilfracombe where Allen would spend the rest of his life. Continuing to publish the Epoch, Allen produced more than one book per year until his death in 1912. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works.

Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name The Epoch. Lily Allen summarised her husband's literary mission in the preface to one of his posthumously published manuscripts, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success saying:

"He never wrote theories, or for the sake of writing; but he wrote when he had a message, and it became a message only when he had lived it out in his own life, and knew that it was good. Thus he wrote facts, which he had proven by practice."

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As A Man Thinketh: Original work restored and revised . Now fully annotated and indexed. Aug 23, 2020

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Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. A calm man, having learned how to govern himself, knows how to adapt himself to others. The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. The strong, calm, man is always loved and revered. Only the wise man, only he whose thoughts are controlled and purified, makes the winds and storms of the soul obey him. To tempest-tossed souls: Self control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, "Peace. Be still."

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james Allen is a literary mystery man. His inspirational writings have influenced millions for good. Yet today he remains almost unknown...... None of his nineteen books give a clue to his life other than to mention his place of residence - Ilfracombe, England. His name cannot be found in a major reference work. Not even the Library of Congress or the British Museum has much to say about him.

Who was this man who believed in the power of thought to bring fame, fortune and happiness? Or did he, as Henry David Thoreau says, hear a different drummer?...... James Allen never gained fame or fortune. That much is true. His was a quiet, unrewarded genius. He seldom made enough money from his writings to cover expenses.

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1.THOUGHT AND CHARACTER

2.EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON CIRCUMSTANCES

3.EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON HEALTH AND THE BODY

4.THOUGHT AND PURPOSE

5.THE THOUGHT-FACTOR IN ACHIEVEMENT

6.VISIONS AND IDEALS

7.SERENIT

1.THOUGHT AND CHARACTER

THE aphorism, "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he," not only embraces the whole of a man's being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance of his life. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.

As the plant springs from, and could not be without, the seed, so every act of a man springs from the hidden seeds of thought, and could not have appeared without them. This applies equally to those acts called "spontaneous" and "unpremeditated" as to those, which are deliberately executed.

Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and bitter fruitage of his own husbandry.

"Thought in the mind hath made us, What we are
By thought was wrought and built. If a man's mind
Hath evil thoughts, pain comes on him as comes
The wheel the ox behind....

THE WAY OF PEACE (Annotated) Nov 15, 2013

by James Allen

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THE REALIZATION OF PERFECT PEACE
In the external universe there is ceaseless turmoil, change, and unrest; at the heart of all things there is undisturbed repose; in this deep silence dwelleth the Eternal. Man partakes of this duality, and both the surface change and disquietude, and the deep-seated eternal abode of Peace, are contained within him. As there are silent depths in the ocean which the fiercest storm cannot reach, so there are silent, holy depths in the heart of man which the storms of sin and sorrow can never disturb. To reach this silence and to live consciously in it is peace. Discord is rife in the outward world, but unbroken harmony holds sway at the heart of the universe. The human soul, torn by discordant passion and grief, reaches blindly toward the harmony of the sinless state, and to reach this state and to live consciously in it is peace.Hatred severs human lives, fosters persecution, and hurls nations into ruthless war, yet men, though they do not understand why, retain some measure of faith in the overshadowing of a Perfect Love; and to reach this Love and to live consciously in it is peace. And this inward peace, this silence, this harmony, this Love, is the Kingdom of Heaven, which is so difficult to reach because few are willing to give up themselves and to become as little children. Men cry peace! peace! where there is no peace, but on the contrary, discord, disquietude and strife. Apart from that Wisdom which is inseparable from self-renunciation, there can be no real and abiding peace. The peace which results from social comfort, passing gratification, or worldly victory is transitory in its nature, and is burnt up in the heat of fiery trial. Only the Peace of Heaven endures through all trial, and only the selfless heart can know the Peace of Heaven. Holiness alone is undying peace. Self-control leads to it, and the ever-increasing Light of Wisdom guides the pilgrim on his way. It is partaken of in a measure as soon as the path of virtue is entered upon, but it is only realized in its fullness when self disappears in the consummation of a stainless life. If, O reader! you would realize the Light that never fades, the Joy that never ends, and the tranquillity that cannot be disturbed; if you would leave behind for ever your sins, your sorrows, your anxieties and perplexities; if, I say, you would partake of this salvation, this supremely glorious Life, then conquer yourself. Bring every thought, every impulse, every desire into perfect obedience to the divine power resident within you. There is no other way to peace but this, and if you refuse to walk it, your much praying and your strict adherence to ritual will be fruitless and unavailing, and neither gods nor angels can help you. Only to him that overcometh is given the white stone of the regenerate life, on which is written the New and Ineffable Name. Come away, for awhile, from external things, from the pleasures of the senses, from the arguments of the intellect, from the noise and the excitements of the world, and withdraw yourself into the inmost chamber of your heart, and there, free from the sacrilegious intrusion of all selfish desires, you will find a deep silence, a holy calm, a blissful repose, and if you will rest awhile in that holy place, and will meditate there, the faultless eye of Truth will open within you, and you will see things as they really are. This holy place within you is your real and eternal self; it is the divine within you; and only when you identify yourself with it can you be said to be "clothed and in your right mind." It is the abode of peace, the temple of wisdom, the dwelling-place of immortality. Apart from this inward resting-place, this Mount of Vision, there can be no true peace, no knowledge of the Divine, and if you can remain there for one minute, one hour, or one day, it is possible for you to remain there always.

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As a Man Thinketh & The Way of Peace (Unabridged Start Publishing LLC) Jul 1, 2013

by James Allen

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Two seminal works by one of our greatest thinkers. Let this book show you how the way you think affects your daily life. You'll learn how to be happier, wealthier, and lead a fuller life. Millions of people have found the pathway to wealth and fulfillment with these two books; and you can have them both in one binding.

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Be Your Own Sunshine Feb 10, 2020

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Be Your Own Sunshine is a collection of four works by James
Allen that sum up the hows, whys and whats of taming the
mind and its infinite energies, of channelizing the power of
positive thinking, and striking a balance between the inner
world of our thoughts as against the outer world of action.
As A Man Thinketh maps out the way in which our thoughts
can affect our physical, mental, emotional and social health.
It also discusses ways in which we can use our visions and
ideas to lead us to peace of mind. From Passion to Peace
is a step by step discussion on conquering the factors
within us that hinder us from achieving success. Man: King
of Mind, Body and Circumstance aims at freeing us from the slavery of our negative
and binding thoughts, enabling us to conquer our inhibitions and set our spirit free.
Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success help us lay the foundation for a stronger
self, with the right balance of thoughts, speech and its implementation in action.

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Through The Gates of Good, or Christ and Conduct Apr 11, 2015

by James Allen , Hillary Hawkins

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A good book about being good. Short and sweet; great for all ages and stages. Breaks down the basics of Christ like qualities, principles and precepts which when cultivated, applied and developed can help you in your relationships and in Life. Positive self-development no matter your religion. One Love.

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From Poverty To Power (Annotated): Original 1901 Edition Apr 7, 2020

by James Allen

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This version is the original 1901 version of From Poverty To Power and is annotated.

From Poverty To Power By James Allen was originally published in 1901. One of the original classics of the self-help industry, this book remains just as popular today. It was the first of many books written by James Allen.

Foreward

I looked around upon the world, and saw that it was shadowed by sorrow and scorched by the fierce fires of suffering. And I looked for the cause. I looked around, but could not find it; I looked in books, but could not find it; I looked within, and found there both the cause and the self-made nature of that cause. I looked again, and deeper, and found the remedy.

I found one Law, the Law of Love; one Life, the Life of adjustment to that Law; one Truth, the truth of a conquered mind and a quiet and obedient heart. And I dreamed of writing a book which should help men and women, whether rich or poor, learned or unlearned, worldly or unworldly, to find within themselves the source of all success, all happiness, all accomplishment, all truth. And the dream remained with me, and at last became substantial; and now I send it forth into the world on its mission of healing and blessedness, knowing that it cannot fail to reach the homes and hearts of those who are waiting and ready to receive it.

James Allen.

James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best-known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration for motivational and self-help authors.

Finde vollkommenen Frieden: Entdecke die Quelle von Erfolg, Glück und Wahrheit (German Edition) Jan 4, 2021

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James Allen gilt als einer der Pioniere der New-Thought-Bewegung in den USA. Er erkannte schon Anfang des 20sten Jahrhunderts, dass die Menschen von Trauer und Leiden umgeben sind. Tief in sich selber fand er das Heilmittel: das Gesetz der Liebe. Aus diesem tiefen Wissen heraus schrieb er 1901 das erste seiner
weltbekannten Werke. Dieses sollte allen Menschen, ob reich oder arm, gelehrt oder ungelehrt, weltlich oder unweltlich, helfen, in sich selbst die Quelle zum Erfolg, Glück, zur Vollendung und zur Wahrheit zu finden.
"Finde vollkommenen Frieden" ist ein Geschenk für alle Fans der klassischen spirituellen Literatur, die auf der Suche nach der Ursache ihrer Leiden und nach der Quelle von wahrem Wohlstand, Glück, Liebe, Gesundheit und Frieden sind.

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James' Song Nov 23, 2020

by James Allen

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James' Song is a compilation of verses primarily from the Book of Psalms and a few from Isaiah, Matthew, and Revelation. The author's love for the Psalms began while he was living in New York City (Harlem & Brooklyn). The idea of compiling verses was conceived while he was living in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ray Reid composed music to accompany the author's recitation of verses, and the work was recorded on tape (circa 1993). The author has grown to understand that giving thanks and praising God is a "Prelude to Worship" (Pastor Robert Young).

Author James Allen has assembled this work many years ago and is excited to release it to the public.

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James Allen Complete Publishings : including 16 Books Aug 26, 2020

by James Allen

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James Allen's books have influenced many self-help authors and these 16 books will allow you to read his full set of writings.His books have inspired millions of people.James Allen was born in Leicester, England, into a working-class family, Allen was the elder of two brothers. His mother could neither read nor write. His father, William, was a factory knitter. In 1879, following a downturn in the textile trade of central England, Allen's father traveled alone to America to find work and establish a new home for the family. Within two days of arriving his father was pronounced dead at New York City Hospital, believed to be a case of robbery and murder. At age fifteen, with the family now facing economic disaster, Allen was forced to leave school and find work.For much of the 1890s, Allen worked as a private secretary and stationer in several British manufacturing firms. In 1893 Allen moved to London and later to South Wales, earning his living by journalism and reporting. In South Wales he met Lily Louisa Oram (Lily L. Allen) whom he then wed in 1895. In 1898 Allen found an occupation in which he could showcase his spiritual and social interests as a writer for the magazine The Herald of the Golden Age. At this time, Allen entered a creative period where he then published his first of many books, From Poverty to Power (1901). In 1902 Allen began to publish his own spiritual magazine, The Light of Reason, later retitled The Epoch.In 1903, Allen published his third and most famous book As a Man Thinketh. Loosely based on the Biblical passage of Proverbs 23:7, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," the small work eventually became read around the world and brought Allen posthumous fame as one of the pioneering figures of modern inspirational thought. The book's minor audience allowed Allen to quit his secretarial work and pursue his writing and editing career. In 1903, the Allen family retired to the town of Ilfracombe where Allen would spend the rest of his life. Continuing to publish the Epoch, Allen produced more than one book per year until his death in 1912. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works.Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name The Epoch. Lily Allen summarised her husband's literary mission in the preface to one of his posthumously published manuscripts, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success saying:"He never wrote theories, or for the sake of writing; but he wrote when he had a message, and it became a message only when he had lived it out in his own life, and knew that it was good. Thus he wrote facts, which he had proven by practice."James Allen is very still relevant today and is often quoted by prominent authors and thought leaders.

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Personal Training Agreement (US) Apr 4, 2020

by James Allen

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he following agreement has been put in place to protect your personal training client and to protect yourself, the personal trainer. The agreement ensures that you, the trainer and the client both uphold a commitment to each other for the purpose of achieving the client's goals. The agreement covers a financial agreement, session cancellation terms, basic requirements needed to achieve a fitness goal and an optional consent form for your client's images to be used on social media, from time to time, for marketing purposes. This agreement has previously been used by myself and many personal trainers under my leadership within 3 major UK fitness operators over a number of years. It is concise, detailed and has been written under careful General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidance. This version is for personal trainers using any dollar-symbol ($) currency for client payment.

EXPLICIT GAY EROTIC SEX STORIES, VOL 2: COMING OUT, THREESOMES, SPANKING, BISEXUAL, BDSM, DOCTOR SEX, AND MUCH MORE… Feb 4, 2020

by James Allen

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The hottest gay erotica author on the internet is back with a brand new collection!

Erotica author James Allen is back with a follow up to his first Explicit Gay Erotic Sex Stories; volume 2 will go to places that readers never thought imaginable. And even more steamy than last time.

No matter what kind of story you're looking for, there is something for everyone in this collection. You'll find everything from taboo scenarios to group play. The stuff in this collection will take you to the very edge and leave you begging for more.

A taste of the scenarios in this collection:
• Coming out for the first time
• Threesomes
• Fun with doctors
• Fun with groups
• And so much more!

No other author can craft such realistic erotica, James Allen has the unique ability to make it feel like everything being described is happening to you. These stories will take you on a steamy thrill ride that won't let up to the exciting climax, ones that will leave you breathless!

By focusing on inclusion, James Allen's stories come across as believable no matter what your background is; each story includes a diverse cast of characters to help make everyone's most thrilling fantasies come true.

Whatever you are into, you'll find a story in this book that calls for you. This isn't the tame gay erotica of yesteryear, James Allen has brought the collective fantasies of the whole community to life in word form.

Each story is explicit and wild in the best of ways and will keep you reading page after page until the very end. This is the hottest gay erotica collection available, and now for the first time ever, it can be yours.

If you want to experience the sexiest, most explicit, gay, erotic tales in existence, then you need to listen to this collection!

Wie der Mensch denkt, so lebt er (German Edition) Aug 10, 2017

by James Allen

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Der Schlüssel zu einem erfüllten Leben liegt in unseren Gedanken!

Mit seinem erstmals 1903 veröffentlichtem Werk As a man thinketh hat James Allen eines der ersten Bücher zum Thema Persönlichkeitsentwicklung veröffentlicht. Fast 120 Jahre später wird sein Werk immer noch von Millionen Menschen geschätzt und gelesen. Kurz und präzise bringt er seine Erkenntnisse zu Papier und zeigt uns, wie wir die Kraft der Gedanken zur Gestaltung unseres Lebensweges einsetzen können.
Dieses Buch sollte jedem ein ständiger Begleiter sein!

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1.THOUGHT AND CHARACTER

2.EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON CIRCUMSTANCES

3.EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON HEALTH AND THE BODY

4.THOUGHT AND PURPOSE

5.THE THOUGHT-FACTOR IN ACHIEVEMENT

6.VISIONS AND IDEALS

7.SERENIT

1.THOUGHT AND CHARACTER

THE aphorism, "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he," not only embraces the whole of a man's being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance of his life. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.

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