The haunting poetry of The Ghosts of Babylon is as near to the crucible of war as you can get without wearing Kevlar and camouflage.
Every war triggers the question—what’s war like? The Ghosts of Babylon offers eyewitness accounts of warriors who lost their innocence dueling in the sands of the Iraqi inferno or fighting in the chilling Afghan mountains or on the khaki-colored plains. Wounds enshrouded under the bandages of headlines and sound bites will never bridge the gap between soldier and civilian.
Only a soldier poet lays bare the honor and horror. Only a veteran reveals the physical and mental battles waged by the warrior caste. Only the war poet distills the emotions of those who tasted bravery and terror, love and vengeance, life and death. Based on the experiences of a U.S. Army Ranger turned private security contractor, these powerful poems capture the essence of Jonathan Baxter’s twelve military and civilian deployments.
Jonathan reveals the contradictory nature of deployment in a war zone—exhilaration, monotony, ugliness, and occasional beauty. From ancient times to present day, war poetry telegraphs a dispatch across the ages about the universal experiences of war—brotherhood and bereavement, duty and disillusionment, and heroism and horror. No history mirrors the brutal realities and emotions of armed conflict than the shock of war erupting from the warrior poet’s pen.
Jonathan resurrects the ghosts and gods of soldiers past. His poignant memorial to fallen brothers transmits the shadowy presence and ultimate sacrifices of the coffined to the fortunate un-coffined. The Ghosts of Babylon strips away the cultural varnish of the ‘enemy,’ painting the bitter irony of every day lives caught in the crosshairs of terror, chaos, and death. From moving to startling to soulful, these masterpieces provoke you to think about the truths and consequences of those who risk their lives on the frontline of freedom—for you, their friends, and our country.

The Ghosts of Babylon

Biographies & Memoirs

Baxter, Jonathan

Leaders & Notable People

Blackside Publishing

This is the ultimate guide for origami fans of all ages, perfect for the millions of enthusiasts around the world. Making origami more accessible than ever, this bestselling book gradually moves through the world of origami: History and growth of the hobby; basic folding guidelines to master; types of paper; fan clubs around the world and beautiful pieces to build across five sections, with each section slightly more challenging than the one before it. Includes simple step-by-step instructions and 24 sheets of origami paper. You ll be amazed at your own great origami figures as you master the simple steps. Have fun folding and learning!

Everything Origami

Children's Books

Activities, Crafts & Games

Hinkler Books,Pty Ltd

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Baxter, Jonathan. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Baxter, Jonathan