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Jerry Hopkins’s A Biography was the first book on popular music to top the U.S. bestseller list, and its sequel was equally popular. Long out of print, both books, along with a wealth of exciting new interviews, are brought together in Elvis to form the most exhaustive account available of the King’s life. Telling the complete story of Presley’s rise and fall, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo through his musical development and emergence as pop’s first superstar to his decline and death, the book explores Presley’s singular appeal, his far-reaching influence, and his extraordinary legacy. Featuring newly published firsthand interviews with people close to Elvis — including high school teachers, girlfriends, directors, agents, recording engineers, bodyguards, sidemen, karate instructors, medical professionals, and even his personal jeweler — Elvis presents a comprehensive and amazingly intimate look at this cultural icon.

Jim Morrison was more than just the lead singer of the Doors. He was a controversial figure who emerged during the 1960s, and his enigmatic style and influence have grown steadily since his death in 1971. Known as a poet, mystic, and shaman, the "Lizard King" performed rock concerts like rituals and took the worship of Dionysus seriously, carrying the torch of Pagan ideals all the way to death. Because of his bizarre cult status, the real man has gradually disappeared behind the myth.In The Lizard King: The Essential Jim Morrison, Morrison's biographer Jerry Hopkins reassesses Morrison's life and offers profound insights about Jim as a man, rather than the rock star he became. Through a series of interviews with rock journalists Ben Fong-Torres, John Tobler, Bob Chorush, Salli Stevenson, and others, readers will learn about an articulate, intelligent, and witty man who consciously created his own myth, then lived to regret it. Published uncut, these interviews bring sharply into focus the broken dreams and unreachable ideals of this legendary artist. Includes 80 black-and-white photos.

This title traces the story of Jim Morrison's tragic and triumphant life to his sudden and mysterious death in Paris on 3rd July, 1971. Today, nearly 40 years later he remains the major rock'n'roll cult hero of the 1960's.

Even after his death, Elvis, the King, lives on in his music and in the memories of millions of fans. Finally, a book exposes the real Elvis--the star so many loved, but few truly knew. An extremely gifted man, very giving, and very, very human. Reissue.

"I could not have written A Cook's Tour without this book. There is so much I would have missed. So dig in. Enjoy […] Eat. Eat adventurously. Miss nothing. It's all here in these pages." —From the Introduction by Anthony Bourdain Sit down for a meal with locals across six continents, and you may be surprised by what they eat. Extreme Cuisine explores diverse eating habits globally, illustrating that what is considered road kill in one culture may be a delicacy in another. "I've tried to make this book a guide to how the other half dines and why. Over twenty-five years, I've expanded my meat-and-potatoes upbringing in the U.S. to sample a wide range of regional specialties, from steamed water beetles and fried grasshoppers to sparrow, bison, and crocodile. I've tasted deep-fried bull's testicles in Mexico, live shrimp sushi in Hawaii, and mice cooked over an open fire in Thailand, among many others. This list continues, and I share these experiences, along with recipes, in the following chapters. Regardless of what humans eat, whether by choice or circumstance, the common thread is that all dishes must be prepared properly." —From the introduction by Jerry Hopkins Chapters include: Mammals, Reptiles & Water Creatures, Birds, Insects, Spiders & Scorpions, Plants, Leftovers.

"Tiger penis soup? Rhino horn on the oyster half shell? Give me a break!" So says bestselling author Jerry Hopkins as he meets the people, visits the places, and "road tests" dozens of Asia's most popular aphrodisiacs in the first definitive survey of the region's best and worst "turn-on's.Expanding the usual definition to include lotions as well as potions, sex toys and aromatherapy, music and massage, exotic Asian belief systems, pornography and a variety of surgical procedures, he travels from his home in Bangkok to Tokyo, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Kathmandu in search of the region's most exciting pick-me-ups. Along the way, he discovers that Asia was first in the development and prescription of aphrodisiacs, first in pornography and sex toys, and first in breast and penis enhancement surgery.In this exhaustively researched and often hilarious investigation of a subject that has held the world enthralled for thousands of years, the author discovers that Asia has been-and still is-in the lead when it comes to the promise of sexual enhancement. And surprisingly enough, he also finds several things that work!

Good news! Building a sustainable, engaging organisation is actually incredibly simple. However, it requires leaders to take a couple of steps back: Step 1: Understand your Why You as a leader need to bring sustainable, consistent levels of energy over a number of years. So, you first need to deeply connect with what you are all about. Step 2: Connect everyone with the team's Why Then, you need to help your organisation and your people do the same. Jerry Hopkins is passionate about helping leaders create engaging, sustainable jobs. He has helped hundreds of mid-sized organisations achieve this. The Why Force lays out how any leader can take these two key steps in 16 chapters, each designed to take just 30 minutes to read and apply.

Neue Informationen lüften das Geheimnis um Morrisons Tod. Hopkins geht dem Mythos und den Fakten einer Rock-Legende auf den Grund. Morrisons engste Freunde erzählen über Jims Leben und Lieben. Die sieben besten Morrison-Interviews sind hier zum ersten Mal gesammelt und ungekürzt abgedruckt. Der wahre Jim Morrison, ein Dichter, der singen lernen mußte, um gehört zu werden, spricht für sich selbst.