In his foreword, Jim Bishop says of Jackie Gleason that when the comedian read the manuscript for the Fust time "he did not ask that anything be either omitted or altered. And yet there were parts of this biography that made him wince."For The Golden Ham is candid biography. To it Mr. Bishop brought his painstaking interest in detail, his reporter's curiosity, his layman's interest in the world of the theater, and his detachment. And most important, he began and ended his job with J...

"This reverent book will be of value to believers, whether Protestant or Catholic." Reinhold Niebuhr, The New York Times"This is a book about the most dramatic day in the history of the world, the day on which Jesus of Nazareth died. It opens at six P.M.—the beginning of the Hebrew day—with Jesus and ten of the apostles coming through the pass between the Mount of Olives and the Mount of Offense en route to Jerusalem and the Last Supper. ...

"This classic of popular history vividly dramatizes a pivotal moment in the life of our country . . . a happy blend of good scholarship and good storytelling." — AudioFileThe Day Lincoln Was Shot is a gripping, hour-by-hour account of April fourteen, 1865: the day President Abraham Lincoln was tragically assassinated.It chronicles the movements of Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth during every movement of that fat...

This minute-by-minute account of President John F. Kennedy's assassination captures the action, mystery, and drama that unfolded on November twenty-two, 1963.Author Jim Bishop's trademark moment-by-moment suspenseful storytelling drives this account of an unforgettable day in American history. His retelling tracks all of the major and minor characters—JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, Jackie, and more—illuminating a human drama that many readers believe they know ...

Mark Hellinger, beloved newspaperman, whose Broadway column was read daily by 22,000,000 people, and whose years as a Hollywood producer were marked by such outstanding successes as "High Sierra," "The Killers," and "Naked City," died in 1947 in his forty-fifth year. In this book, Jim Bishop, who was his secretary, takes us behind the scenes to live again, the life of a man who "went everywhere, saw everything, and did everything—without exultation or remorse."Rich with the nostalgi...

Originally published in 1962, this is the true story account of one of Florida's most chilling crimes.Joseph Peel, a crooked municipal judge of Palm Beach, Florida, is accused of killing fellow judge, Curtis Chillingworth, of the superior court, who mysteriously disappeared along with his wife, Marjorie Chillingworth, from their home in 1955.Peel was publicly reprimanded by Chillingworth in 1953, when Peel represented both sides in a divorce. In June 1955, Peel was scheduled ...

What if miracles became part of your everyday life?In I Dare You to Believe in the Supernatural Power of God!, Bishop Jim Pendleton delivers a compelling Christian testimony filled with real-life encounters of divine healing, prophetic direction, and Spirit-filled living. From his early days in Hell’s Kitchen to becoming a Pentecostal pastor, his journey illustrates how unwavering obedience and prayer can unlock God’s supernatural power.Through dra...

The Golden Ham, first published in 1956, recounts the career of entertainer and comedian Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) from his beginnings in show-business to the mid-1950s when he was at the peak of his early success with The Honeymooners. In his foreword, author Jim Bishop says of Jackie Gleason that when the comedian read the manuscript for the first time "he did not ask that anything be either omitted or altered. And yet there were parts of this biography that made him wince." For The Gol...

In a world built on conformity, there’s no room for dreamers . . . At school, “Pizza Face” doesn’t exactly shine with his report card. On the contrary, he’s one of the worst dunces in school. He dreams of opening a video game store, but that’s about the extent of his ambition. He’s summoned into the guidance counselor’s office, along with a rebellious girl named Mims. Mims loves manga and doesn’t care about the system. But both of their futures are at stake this decisive year . . . If they...

In a world built on conformity, there’s no room for dreamers . . . At school, “Pizza Face” doesn’t exactly shine with his report card. On the contrary, he’s one of the worst dunces in school. He dreams of opening a video game store, but that’s about the extent of his ambition. He’s summoned into the guidance counselor’s office, along with a rebellious girl named Mims. Mims loves manga and doesn’t care about the system. But both of their futures are at stake this decisive year . . . If they...

The Adventure Within isn't for the average self-help reader. It's a book for the high achiever who feels a profound disconnect between their accomplishments and their happiness. You will recognize yourself in these pages- the burden of holding on to the thinking patterns that no longer give you the control you once felt you had. But within your true identity lies the potential for a richer, more fulfilling existence.In the The Adventure Within , you will:Uncover the c...

In a historical classic as enthralling as a novel, author Jim Bishop colorfully depicts the city of Washington as it is celebrating the end of the Civil War. With research carefully gathered over 25 years, he weaves details together so skillfully, that even though you know the outcome, the suspense heightens with each unfolding event. It's Good Friday, April 14, 1865. While all around him, people demand vengeance on the subdued southern states, the President plans to rebuild demolished cit...