Friesenpress dez 2011 (3 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you remember when certain songs connected you to that special someone and related to a certain time and location as if the recording artist knew what you were going through Those were the days of doo-wop, better known as the good old days.The songs were magical, they touched you.Songs like: 'Tears On My Pillow'-by Little Anthony & The Imperials, 'Lovers Never Say Goodbye'-The Flamingoes, 'Oh What a Night'-The Dells, 'For Your Precious Love'-Jerry Butler & The Impressions. Even a song like 'Soldier Boy'- by the Shirelles today relate to our troops, friends and love ones in combat. Fighting to preserve our freedom. The magical legacy carried over into the sixties and seventies.'Yes I'm Ready'-Barbara Mason, 'Hey There Lonely Girl'- Eddie Holman, 'Storm Warning'- The Volcanos, 'Love Aint Been Easy'-The Trammps. These songs and the late Weldon McDougal III inspired me to write the true story of 'The Volcanos' and 'The Trammps'. You will read about the beginning of my hunger to be in show business, the success and the unheard-of phenomenon that took place behind- the-curtains with 'The Volcanos' and The Grammy Award Winning 'Trammps.' Jerry Blavat would say 'You Only Rock Once' Read on and relive the days of doo-wop, disco, and memories. It's show time! So Let the show begin.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The young man is listening to Grandpa tell about the time he was a Deputy Sheriff. He sits on the edge of his seat as Grandpa tells about wild chases, murders he investigated, fights he had and the interesting calls he went on.Later in time, Grandpa passes away and the young man wishes he would have written down some of the things Grandpa said. Now those stories are gone forever.Michael Patrick retired in 2005 after a 33 year career in law enforcement. He realized he could be that 'Grandpa' and unless he wrote his experiences down now they would be lost forever.'On The Beat' chronicles the law enforcement career of Michael Patrick. It tells about the agencies he worked for and the beats he worked. Read about wild car chases, a shooting he was in, murders he investigated, the fights and many of the interesting calls he went on. Read entries from a diary he kept in the beginning years when he was a 'know-it-all rookie'.'On The Beat' will give you an accurate picture of the career and personality of a veteran law enforcement officer.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The true story of Alfred Kienitz set in East Germany - before, during and after WW2 - tells of many hardships suffered during those times. Raised with six brothers and sisters, Alfred was part of a family that worked hard to survive. His parents despised Hitler and all that he stood for. They were the first family to have a tractor in their village - only to be at the mercy of the mayor, who sometimes would loan out the Kienitz farm equipment without permission. With his three older brothers off to war it was up to Alfred, while still a young teen, to fill their shoes on the farmstead. Once married, he had no choice but to play the role of 'police helper' for the authorities - while at the same time risking his life by secretly assisting family, friends and even strangers to escape the clutches of Communism. After he aided his parents and brother to escape into West Berlin, he and his wife, Margot, set their own plan in motion.The adventures of Alfred will have you laughing from his amazing escapades and sobbing with grief at the adversities he and his people encountered.…