"A virtual soul music origin story" from the Grammy and Emmy Award–winning producer, director, and writer ( Rolling Stone , 20 Best Music Books).The story of Stax Records unfolds like a Greek tragedy. A white brother and sister build a record company that becomes a monument to racial harmony in 1960s segregated south Memphis. Their success is startling, and Stax soon defines an international sound. Then, after losses both ...

The book gives details of the author's birth and family and his experience in the war in London and Hertfordshire, where he had six Italian prisoners of war working for him on the estate when he was eight. Providing for his mother and sister. Catching a German paratrooper in one of his traps. He details his National Service and posting to Cyprus. The mission he was sent on included meetings with important people like Winston Churchill, Montgomery and Her Majesty the Queen. His subsequent p...

SHOOTING AT BALMORAL MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF TEENAGE WAIFS OF NORTH LONDON STREETS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS SUPER PARTY AT OXFORD The story follows the exotic events with which Gordon wrestles. He is studying for his degree in Oxford, and he runs a 20,000-acre estate and various associated companies. He is the Queen's bodyguard as a member of the Royal Protection squad. He is also her private advisor. He plays cricket and is getting into the international hotel business. Having obtained ...

Half-Past Seven Stories

This collection contains short stories meant to be read aloud to children at bedtime or during family storytelling times. Each story is designed to capture the imagination and entertain young readers, providing delightful and imaginative narratives suitable for children.Anderson's "Seven O'Clock Stories" might include a variety of tales featuring diverse characters, whimsical adventures, and valuable life lessons, all crafted to engage young audiences and stimulate their imagination before...

Embark on an unforgettable journey into mystery, adventure, and discovery with The Isle of Seven Moons by Robert Gordon Anderson. Set against the backdrop of a remote and enigmatic island, this captivating tale invites readers into a world where hidden secrets, ancient legends, and unexpected dangers await at every turn. When a group of travelers ventures toward the legendary Isle of Seven Moons, they soon find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue far greater than they imagined. Stran...

About the BookIn the 1980s, Mary Edwards watches as her daughter Emily fights for her life against leukemia. With each visit to the hospital, Mary finds herself drawn to the research floor, and meeting with a mysterious man named Bun who educates her on the advancement of stem cells, and the critical work being done by Dr. Randall Byrne, before he abandoned his research after a psychotic break and disappeared into the night many years ago.As Emily finally succumbs to her canc...

In "Seven O'Clock Stories," Robert Gordon Anderson crafts an enchanting collection of short narratives that weave together elements of fantasy and moral lessons, drawing inspiration from folklore and whimsical traditions. The literary style is marked by expressive prose and vivid imagery, transporting readers to imaginative realms where ordinary life dances with extraordinary events. Set against a backdrop of moral inquiries and human experiences, each story resonates with a gentle wisdom ...

In "Half-Past Seven Stories," Robert Gordon Anderson deftly weaves a tapestry of nuanced narratives that examine the complexities of human relationships and the poignancy of everyday life. With an intricate prose style that balances lyrical beauty and stark realism, Anderson crafts vignettes that unfold with an understated elegance, inviting readers to reflect on the moments that shape our existence. Set against the backdrop of a shifting societal landscape, these stories resonate with the...

Herein are 20 illustrated stories by Robert Gordon Anderson with 20 full-page colour illustrations by Dorothy Hope Smith. Each of the 20 stories is presented in the form of a bedtime story – ideal for reading to children every night. The main characters are three happy children and each story covers an everyday happening on a farm. The children are looked after by the Toyman who is forever whittling with his knife and creating toys for the children. This volume is the prequel to The Half P...

Ada Palmer - InterviewStoriesRobert Gordon _ AeaeaHelen Jackson _ Do Not Pass GOAnton Rose _ JammersJ S Richardson _ Paradise BirdW G White _ Sand and RustElva Hills _ Sleeping FireDuncan Lunan _ The Square FellaSF Poetry: Caroline Hardaker, Ken Poyner, Elizabeth DulembaChris Kelso _ SF Caledonia Crossing the StarfieldMark Toner _ The Beachcomber PresentsandRuth EJ Booth _ Noise a...

The first illustrated history of rockabilly music from the 1950s to the twenty-first century.It was the twang heard 'round the world: Rockabilly was born out of country, bluegrass, jazz, and the blues in the 1950s, becoming rock 'n' roll and ruling the world. Here's the story of Elvis Presley's first Sun records that inspired all. And here's Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and many more rockabillies from the gol...