The salacious and scandalous murders of a series of couples on Texarkana's "lovers' lanes" created a media maelstrom and cast a pall of fear over an entire region. What is even more surprising is that the case has remained cold for decades. Combining archival research and investigative journalism, Pulitzer Prize–nominated historian James Presley reveals evidence that provides crucial keys to unlocking this decades-old puzzle.Although the case lives on today through television, the ...

First biography of Elvis Presley (1960).10 REASONS WHY THIS BOOK IS A MUST FOR EVERY ELVIS PRESLEY FAN . . .A Beautiful Full-Page Color Pinup of Elvis!32 Pages of Photos of Elvis, His Friends and Family, and His Four Movies!A Specially Written Introduction by Dick Clark!A Complete Listing of Elvis’ RCA Victor Records!AND THESE SPECIAL NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED STORIES ABOUT ELVIS:The Fantastic Life of Elvis Presley!The Whole Story of Elv...

This is a compilation of 4 different titles, which are about the following topics:1: Charlie Chaplin was, at some point in history, the best paid actor in the world. He was famous for his comedy movies and his humor. He had an extensive career in acting, especially during World War 1, the Great Depression, and World War 2. What a fascinating time period in history to be a movie actor!2: Marilyn Monroe has been part of the sexual revolution during the mid-20th century. Her i...

"Heartbreak Hotel: The Legend of Elvis Presley" takes readers on an unforgettable odyssey through the extraordinary life of the one and only King of Rock 'n' Roll. From his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his meteoric rise to fame and enduring legacy, this biography offers a comprehensive and deeply personal portrait of Elvis Presley.Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, readers will witness the seismic impact of Presley's music and charisma on the cultur...

churchfails is a collection of 100 articles describing people who claim to be Christians doing foolish things. Each article will include a picture of the subject.From the Introduction: "Groucho Marx once said, “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” If Christianity is a club, it has featured innumerable inglorious members. As abashed affiliates of said club, what can we do? We can try to deny our past and present peccadilloes, but covering up a crime is...

Macht, Gier und Rock'n'Roll: das Leben des legendären Elvis-Managers Wer weiß, ob die Welt jemals von Elvis Presley gehört hätte, wenn er nicht gewesen wäre: Colonel Tom Parker, einer der skrupellosesten und geheimnisumwittertsten Manager, die es im Rockbusiness je gab. Er machte Elvis zum Star, beutete seinen Schützling gleichzeitig gnadenlos aus und gefährdete schließlich durch seine Spielsucht und seine halbseidenen Geschäftskontakte sein eigenes Werk. Elvis' Karriere ist ohne ihn unden...

Wer weiß, ob die Welt jemals von Elvis Presley gehört hätte, wenn Colonel Tom Parker nicht gewesen wäre: einer der skrupellosesten und geheimnisvollsten Manager, die es im Rockbusiness je gab. Elvis' Karriere ist ohne ihn undenkbar, weshalb sich Warner Bros. auch entschieden hat, James L. Dickersons Biografie als Grundlage für den Kinofilm "Elvis" (ab Juni 2022 im Kino) von Baz Luhrmann zu nehmen, in dem Oscar-Preisträger Tom Hanks in der Rolle des Colonel Tom Parker brilliert. Seit 1938 m...

I have resisted writing about Elvis Presley ever since I started this project. This is the 27th book in what is so-far, three different series of books. How can you write about the legends of rock and roll or any genre of music for that matter and not include Elvis.I know a lot has been written about him, but I felt I could add something new, something that has not been written about before. That is, my viewpoint on the man and his music. After all, that is what the series is about...

Step into the world of a legend whose voice echoed through the ages and whose hips swayed a generation. "The King's Story" is not just a biography; it's a symphony of the life of Elvis Presley, the man who became an icon of rock 'n' roll and an emblem of American culture.Through the pages of this meticulously researched and deeply moving biography, explore the meteoric rise and the complex journey of a boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, who dared to dream big. Follow his journey from hi...