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Sweet Dreams
One of the most influential and acclaimed female vocalists of the twentieth century, Patsy Cline (1932–63) was best known for her rich tone and emotionally expressive voice. Born Virginia Patterson Hensley, she launched her musical career during the early 1950s as a young woman in Winchester, Virginia, and her heartfelt songs reflect her life and times in this community. A country music singer who enjoyed pop music crossover success, Cline embodied the power and appeal of women in country music, helping open the lucrative industry to future female solo artists. Bringing together noted authorities on Patsy Cline and country music, Sweet Dreams: The World of Patsy Cline examines the regional...
The Best of Elvis
Meet the man behind the myth in this unique and poignant portrait of "The King". Elvis was the most famous man in America, but beyond the spotlight was another Elvis. From his hundreds of benefit concerts to his cherished donations to children's charities, Elvis Presley leaves a lasting legacy that is an inspiration to us all. 32 pages of photos.
Patsy Cline
A collection of 48 letters written from 1955-1959 by country recording artist Patsy Cline to her first fan club president and friend gives us a rare opportunity to experience the woman behind the songs.
May I Have Your Attention, Please?
What's a businessperson's biggest hidden asset? His or her own true story and authenticity One's personal identity is the key to one's professional brand. In May I Have Your Attention, Please?, Chris Hilicki illustrates how everyone can be successful by applying their personal experiences to business. Using real-world examples of famous corporations, celebrities, and the guy next door, Hilicki gets readers to use their best-and often most untapped-assets to build a better personal and professional life. Complete with thought-provoking chapter questions and practical exercises that readers can immediately apply to their plans for success, this unique guide offers step-by-step strategies that ...
Country Music Culture
A social history of country music from the 1920s to the present, discussing such artists as Patsy Cline, Grandpa Jones, Dolly Parton, and Garth Brooks.
Domestic Violence Treatment for Abusive Women
Most therapists have experience with wives, girlfriends, and children of violent men, never suspecting that domestic violence offenders can be women too. In Domestic Violence Treatment for Abusive Women, Bowen challenges us to re-think our gender and violence constructs and guides clinicians through the emerging field of treatment of female abusers. Unlike other books designed for male clients that may be adapted to women, this book is specifically written for use with women, with handouts and exercises created from the author’s own clinical experience. It is deliberately designed to give clinicians knowledge to deal with all aspects of female domestic violence, from dealing with their fir...
Love Always, Patsy
Patsy Cline's music still moves us; her untimely death still haunts us. And now, recounted in Patsy's own words, is a life that still touches us. In 1955, Treva Steinbicker, a starstruck girl, approached the up-&-coming country western singer in the hopes of establishing her fan club. Patsy Cline accepted the honor. Over the next 4 years, she would become Treva's close friend & confidante. This is the collection of their remarkable, cherished correspondence -- poignant, humorous, & genuinely revealing in its honesty & warmth. It is a rare treasure for fans -- an intimate self-portrait told in a voice that rings as true & as powerful as the music that made Patsy Cline a legend. Illustrations.
The Drama of Everyday Life
Psychologists, says the old joke, know everything there is to know about the college sophomore and the white rat but not the rest of the population. This volume takes psychology out of its rut and into contact with the lives that most people live.
Memphis Elvis-Style
In 1948, thirteen-year-old Elvis Presley and his family moved from Tupelo, Mississippi, to Memphis, Tennessee, thus beginning one of the great romances of our time. Elvis loved Memphis, and Memphis loved him back. As the young rock-and-roller's fame rose, he became inextricably linked with the city he called home. Today, if there is a single name that is synonymous with Memphis, it is Elvis Presley. Rich with anecdotes, Memphis Elvis-Style is the definitive guidebook to the King's city. Stories told by Elvis' peers and acquaintances add context as the book traces Elvis' life from the apartments, record shops, and churches where he dreamed of stardom to the recording studios, nightclubs, and ...
Reading Country Music
With its steel guitars, Opry stars, and honky-tonk bars, country music is an American original. Bringing together a wide range of scholars and critics from literature, communications, history, sociology, art, and music, this anthology looks at everything from the inner workings of the country music industry to the iconography of certain stars to the development of distinctive styles within the country music genre. 72 photos.
