James Allen Collection

19 primary works

The Path of Prosperity

by James Allen

Published 1 July 1998

Born November 28, 1864 in Leicester, England, James Allen had a major impact on the self-help movement and is well known for his inspirational books. His wife was quoted as saying that he wrote facts which he had proven by practice. "Think good thoughts, and they will quickly become actualized in your outward life in the form of good conditions." I invite you to sit back in a comfortable chair, perhaps with a cup of hot tea, and enjoy one of the most widely-read books on the power of thought ever written. Thoughts can change your life. Reading this book may give you the keys to changing those thoughts so that you can shape your outward life as you will.

James Allen

by James Allen

Published 2 July 2010

James Allen Collection

by James Allen

Published 1 July 2010

The Heavenly Life

by James Allen

Published December 1995

Entering the Kingdom

by James Allen

Published December 1995

Can unselfish love save the world? How can we accumulate the essential blessings of a happy life? What emotions must we abandon-and which should we embrace-to find joy? Such conundrums were ever on the mind of James Allen, one of the most popular writers in the fields of inspiration and spirituality at the turn of the 20th century. In this crisp, cheerful little book, he explores the possibilities of contentment and comfort the answers bring.

As a Man Thinketh

by James Allen

Published 13 January 1902

Our Miniature Editions TM collection continues to grow! Since 1989, when our first minis appeared, Running Press has offered an astonishing range of subjects, sure to find a place in any booklover's library! Visit the golf course for nine holes, head to the kitchen with the Silver Palate chefs, travel to the heavens above, or rediscover the wonders of nature in your own backyard.

Through the Gates of Good, or Christ and Conduct

by James Allen

Published 2 January 2009

Byways of Blessedness

by James Allen

Published 1 December 1995

Once again James Allen instructs us on how to improve our life and spiritual wellbeing through the power of positive thinking. He teaches us how to see what is in front of us and not rush by it. There are a multitude of opportunities for us all and this book will help make sure you don't miss them. Life is full of beginnings. They are presented every day and every hour to every person. Most beginnings are small, and appear trivial and insignificant, but in reality they are the most important things in life.

Out From The Heart

by James Allen

Published May 1996

As the heart, so is the life. The within is ceaselessly becoming the without. Nothing remains unrevealed. That which is hidden is but for a time; it ripens and comes forth at last. Seed, tree, blossom, and fruit are the fourfold order of the universe. From the state of a man's heart proceed the conditions of his life. His thoughts blossom into deeds; and his deeds bear the fruitage of character and destiny.

Poems of Peace

by James Allen

Published 31 December 2008

James Allen's Poems of Peace is a compilation of thirty six of his finest works including Eolaus, A Lyrical, Dramatic Poem, Practice and Perception, The Inward Purity, The End of Evil, a poem for his daughter on her tenth birthday and more. James Allen was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of self-help movement. Allen's practical philosophy for successful living has awakened millions to the discovery that "they themselves are makers of themselves". Allen insists that it is within the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness.

The Life Triumphant: Mastering the Heart and Mind

by James Allen

Published 4 April 2013

From the author of As a Man Thinketh. Provides steps to rise out of weak conditions such as sin and sorrow and enter into victory over your heart and mind. Every being lives in his own mental world. His joys and sorrows are the creations of his own mind, and are dependent upon the mind for their existence. In the midst of the world, darkened with many sins and sorrows, in which the majority live, there abides another world, lighted up with shining virtues and unpolluted joy, in which the perfect ones live. This world can be found and entered, and the way to it is by self-control and moral excellence (James Allen)

Morning and Evening Thoughts

by James Allen

Published May 1996

As a Man Does: Morning and Evening Thoughts presents insightful meditations that feed the mind and soul. In Sixty-two meditations, one for each morning and evening of the month, Allen offers truth and the blessing of comfort. James Allen was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of self-help movement. Allen's practical philosophy for successful living has awakened millions to the discovery that "they themselves are makers of themselves." Allen insists that it is within the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness.

The Mastery of Destiny

by James Allen

Published November 1987

Men are conscious that there are certain occurrences which they cannot control, and are powerless to avert. They call this God, Providence, Fate, Destiny, etc. But, contradictory as it may appear, there is an equally widespread belief in man's responsibility as a free agent. And so James Allen begins his book "Mastery of Destiny". In it, he reveals the secret to controlling your destiny. He shows how Fate and Free Will are two aspects of one law -- the law of cause and effect, or to put it into biblical terms, that which you sow, shall ye also reap. "Man is the doer of his own deeds; as such he is the maker of his own character; and as the doer of his deeds and the maker of his character, he is the molder and shaper of his destiny." Become the master of your own destiny with this classic in the New Thought and self-improvement genres which is based on sound biblical principle.

Above Lifes Turmoil

by James Allen

Published 1 May 1910

The turmoil of the world we cannot avoid, but the disturbances of mind we can overcome. The duties and difficulties of life claim our attention, but we can rise above all anxiety concerning them. Surrounded by noise, we can yet have a quiet mind; involved in responsibilities, the heart can be at rest; in the midst of strife, we can know the abiding peace. The twenty pieces which comprise this book, unrelated as some of them are in the letter, will be found to be harmonious in the spirit, in that they point the reader towards those heights of self-knowledge and self-conquest which, rising above the turbulence of the world, lift their peaks where the Heavenly Silence reigns.

From Passion to Peace

by James Allen

Published 4 May 1994

James Allen, author of "As a Man Thinketh" and other classics of inspiration, returns with From Passion to Peace, his thoughts on personal fulfillment. This edition adds a new introduction and a selected bibliography. The first three parts of this book, Passion, Aspiration, and Temptation, represent the common human life, with its passion, pathos, and tragedy. The last three parts, Transcendence, Beatitude, and Peace, represents the Divine Life-calm, wise and beautiful-of the sage and Savior. The middle part, Transmutation, is the transitional stage between the two; it is the alchemic process linking the divine with the human life. Discipline, denial, and renunciation do not constitute the Divine State; they are only the means by which it is attained. The Divine Life is established in that Perfect Knowledge which bestows Perfect Peace.

Eight Pillars of Prosperity

by James Allen

Published 20 August 1994

James Allen, the author of As a Man Thinketh, guides us to a greater understanding of how to achieve lasting prosperity. Allen helps us understand the eight pillars that are the foundation of true and lasting success. These pillars are Energy, Economy, Integrity, System, Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality, and Self-Reliance. A life changing book.

Man

by James Allen

Published December 1995

The problem of life consists in learning how to live. It is like the problem of addition or subtraction to the schoolboy. When mastered, all difficulty disappears, and the problem has vanished. All the problems of life, whether they be social, political, or religious, subsist in ignorance and wrong-living. As they are solved in the heart of each individual, they will be solved in the mass of men.

Light on Life's Difficulties

by James Allen

Published December 1995

To the majority of people, life is a dark room where one is liable to hurt himself by coming into contact with something he cannot see. Their frequent hurts, their disappointments, perplexities, sorrows and pains are caused by sudden contact with principles which they do not see and are therefore not prepared to deal with. But, when the light of wisdom is introduced into the darkened understanding, confusion vanishes, difficulties are dissolved, all things are seen in their true place and proportion and henceforth one walks, open-eyed and unhurt in the clear light of a wise comprehension.

Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success

by James Allen

Published 6 May 2003

In Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success James Allen shows us where to begin if we are to find Happiness and Success. This simple guide will help you find the correct mind-set to begin to change your life for the better. This little book has inspired millions. "It is wise to know what comes first, and what to do first. To begin anything in the middle or at the end is to make a muddle of it." -James Allen