![]() ![]() This volume tracks the first twenty-four years of Elvis' life, covering his childhood, the stunning first recordings at Sun Records, and thc. ![]() ![]() Based on hundreds of interviews and nearly a decade of research, it traces the evolution not just of the man but of the music and of the culture he left utterly transformed, creating a completely fresh portrait of Elvis and his world. "Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley" is the first biography to go past that myth and present an Elvis beyond the legend. From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the most vivid and enduring myths of American culture. His two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, Last Train to Memphis in 1994, followed by Careless Love in 1999, placed the story of Presley's career into a rise and fall arc. ![]() He then began writing books about the history of rock'n'roll, blues, country music, and soul music. Guralnick graduated from Boston University in 1971 with a master's degree in creative writing. He specializes in the history of early rock'n'roll and has written on Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips, and Sam Cooke. Peter Guralnick (born December 15, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic, author, and screenwriter. Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley ![]()
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![]() ![]() The long-kept secret that Belial is James and Lucie’s grandfather has been revealed by an unexpected enemy, and the Herondales find themselves under suspicion of dealings with demons. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.Ĭordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.Īfter fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. James and Cordelia must save London-and their marriage-in this conclusion to the Last Hours series from author Cassandra Clare.Ĭhain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.Ĭordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite his public involvement in the general field of study, Childress claims to have no academic credentials as a professional archaeologist.īorn in France, and raised in Colorado, Childress began his world travels at age nineteen in pursuit of his archaeological interests. His works often cover such subjects as pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact, the Knights Templar, lost cities and vimana aircraft. Childress has done it again! From beginning to end, Technology of the Gods is filled with facts, keen observations and tales that challenge modern assumptions in a humorous, intelligent and compelling way that is quintessential Childress.ĭavid Hatcher Childress (born 1957) is an American author and publisher of books on topics in alternative history and historical revisionism. ![]() Childress also uncovers many other mysteries, including: * the technology of ancient flight * how the ancients used electricity * megalithic building techniques * the use of crystal lenses and the fire from the gods * ancient evidence of high-tech weapons, including atomic weapons * the role of modern inventors, such as Nikola Tesla, in bringing ancient technology into modern use * impossible artifacts, and more, much more. Popular Lost Cities author David Childress opens the door to the amazing world of ancient technology, from the computers of the ancient world to the "flying machines of the gods." Technology of the Gods explores the technology that was allegedly used in Atlantis and the theory that the Great Pyramid of Egypt was originally a gigantic power station. ![]() ![]() ![]() He was the owner of the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corp (NUMEC), which operated in the city of Apollo, Pennsylvania, and manufactured nuclear equipment. During his scientific career, he was one of the reactor developers of the first nuclear submarine, he developed nuclear fuels of various kinds and registered countless patents. He was born in Ohio to a religiously observant family, some of whom perished in the Holocaust. ![]() So who is Zalman Shapiro, the man to whom Israel owes so much? He was an inventor, and a genius in chemistry and physics. The interviews dealt with Israel's intelligence preparations for the war, but were rejected over the years by censorship. Many of the details exposed in the article were made known to Yedioth Ahronoth ten years ago, in a series of interviews I had with the late Meir Amit, who was the head of the Mossad during the Six-Day War. ![]() (Res.) Amiram Levin, is displayed in the Museum of the Yom Kippur War in Cairo. One of the devices, which was set up by Maj. According to her, former Mossad official Rafi Eitan approved the transfer of batteries to Israel.Īccording to foreign reports, the Sayeret Matkal Special Forces unit was the one that planted the listening devices in the heart of the Arab states. Thomas claims in the article that the information obtained from the secret facilities operated by the batteries paved the way for Israel's crushing victory in the Six-Day War. ![]() ![]() ![]() Though many at Pride Toronto wanted Brown to stay on permanently, he insisted he had to move on - there were other troubled organizations that needed help. ![]() Brown was credited with helping to pull it back from the brink and pulling off fantastic Pride celebrations that summer. When Brown took over as interim executive director of Pride Toronto in 2011, the organization had been facing enormous financial struggles and was still reeling from the resignation of its former head. While he was best known for his work advocating for the LGBTQ community, he was also board chair at Greenpeace Canada and worked with the City of Toronto on safe injection sites. Originally from Saskatchewan, Brown was an accomplished leader for non-profits working on a variety of causes. “Not only was he passionate, but he was effective. ![]() “Glen had a passion for helping others who needed help,” said his brother, Keith. He was 58.īrown began his activism in the late 1980s as a board member of AIDS Action Now!, a non-profit organization that played an instrumental role during the reform of Ontario’s life-saving Trillium Drug Program to assist HIV/AIDS patients. Glen Brown, a leading AIDS activist and beloved former executive director of Pride Toronto, is being remembered as a brilliant and courageous strategist who knew how to mobilize people to create change.īrown died from liver disease early Friday morning. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "Lovely and almost impossibly clever." - The Philadelphia Inquirer are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward." - The Wall Street Journal Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for FictionĪ New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem-because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. ![]() It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. The notes tell her that she must write a letter-a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," ( The New York Times) and "superb" ( The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. "Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" - The Washington Post ![]() ![]() ![]() What started as a rather short children's book has been adapted into a 30 minute animated short film, a live-action feature, and now, an animated feature-length movie. "Sorry, I can't hear you, I don't speak ridiculous." (Image Source) ![]() So, he concocts a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos. They decorate their town with Christmas decorations and lights aplenty, they sing songs, they open presents and have a tremendous feast at the end of the day. The Grinch is tired of everyone being happy while he's miserable and alone. The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) hates Christmas. All of the Whos down in Whoville love Christmas, and they show it in every way imaginable. If the people in your life love you, you probably already know what this story is about. It is written by Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow, and is, of course, based on the children's book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. ![]() Grinch, you just have some childhood trauma to work out! This latest version of "The Grinch" comes courtesy of Illumination Animation and is directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. "What's Santa have that I don't?" (Image Source) This year, the Grinch has had enough and decides he's going to steal Christmas so everyone will be just as miserable as him. Movie: "The Grinch" Director: Yarrow Cheney and Scott MosierĮvery Who down in Whoville loves Christmas, but the Grinch, who lives just North of Whoville, does not. ![]() ![]() ![]() Takei incorporates quite a lot of historical and legal detail, which makes the book much more powerful, because I learned more than I expected to. Takei shares both what he remembers as a child and what he came to understand later as an adult. He depicts what it must have felt like to lose their home, their friends and neighbors, their possessions, and even the ability to cook for their family. ![]() At the same time, he’s also telling the story of what his parents endured. He describes how it was home for him and his siblings, and how his parents made them feel cared for and safe. In They Called Us Enemy, which was co-written with Justin Eisinger and Steven Scott and illustrated by Harmony Becker, Takei vividly describes how he experienced the camps through the eyes of a child. He brings all of those things to this graphic depiction of his childhood experiences in two Japanese internment camps during World War II. George Takei never fails to impress me with his humor, his knowledge, and his passion for telling a story. Regardless of whether you like Star Trek, whether you’re Japanese, or whether you read graphic novels, you should pick up this book. ![]() ![]() The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses (1888) is an historical adventure romance novel from Robert Louis. Although the alterations from Stevenson do not improve the book, they make out a splendid complement to a book, which Stevenson himself was never quite happy with. The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson. The character of Sir Oliver Oates is also improved by Donald Pleasance, and Stephan Chase makes a very likable and logical Black Arrow. The problem of the novel is the character of Dick, which is not entirely successful, he is not sympathetic but rather controversial, but Benedict Taylor is perfect in the role. ![]() The story is even more altered from Stevenson than the 1948 version, it is more concentrated and poignant with a grand finale in the cathedral. ![]() It is more convincingly 15th century, it is down to earth with wonderful primitive settings, the music is aptly composed to suit the material, and all the actors are perfect, especially Fernando Rey as a kind of godfather of the whole drama. It was earlier made into a film in black-and-white in 1948 with George Macready as an impressing Sir Daniel in a stylish Hollywood version, which has served as a basis for the modern version with Oliver Reed as a much more brutal bully, but this version excels the earlier one in many ways. ![]() ![]() ![]() A memorial service was held at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. PETER LEE: Marie Nyswander, medical pioneer, explorer in the field of human behavior and reliever of pain, was a distinguished American, but her death was a loss not only to her fellow countrymen, but to all, to all humanity, and particularly to those afflicted with drug abuse.ĬAROL SUTTON LEWIS: Marie Nyswander died in 1986. Again, this episode contains adult content and language, including discussions of drugs. If you haven’t heard the other episodes, you should go back to the first one and start there. KATIE HAFNER: This is the fifth episode of our season about Marie Nyswander. Neuroscientist Kent Berridge explains why wanting something isn’t the same as liking it. Addiction science has come a long way since Nyswander’s time, and it turns out that a lot of the field’s earlier assumptions were probably wrong. She’d achieved almost everything she had set out to do, but she wanted more: even better medications than methadone, fewer regulations and the holy grail-a cure for addiction. ![]() |