Bøker av Robert Reynolds

DION and the BELMONTS: Early Doo-wop and Rock and Roll Years explores this popular Bronx group's rise to stardom with such hits at "I Wonder Why" and "Teenager in Love." After separating as a group, Dion scored big with "Runaround Sue," "The Wanderer" and "Abraham, Martin and John." The Belmonts hit big with "Come On Little Angel" and "Tell Me Why." The book includes a chronological biography and partial discographies of their works, individually and collectively. Relive our musical past with one of America's most beloved doo-wop vocal groups - Dion and the Belmonts.

A chance encounter on a flight to Panama began a series of life altering events between Walter Sloane and pretty Panamanian Lili Cruz.As the couple's relationship develops, their actions introduce readers to the country's unique culture. But not all is paradise along the busy canal. The wanton ambition of a corrupt political candidate creates uncertainty and danger within Lili's barrio. Ultimately, catastrophic events place local residents in harm's way.Panama Nights is a quick-paced tale of generational romance, combined with an action driven plot replete with an array of felons, colorful locals, ex-pats, mystery, and mayhem. Flight boarding now for Panama Nights - where tropical passion and intrigue await!

The tranquil lives of woodland creatures are turned topsy-turvy when Jowls, a malicious canine, is taken in at a nearby farm. The dog's violent upbringing plagues him making him the bane of farm and forest creatures. Hostile encounters between Sebastian Rabbit and Jowls lead the reader toward a dramatic, unexpected ending. It's a tale of flight and fright that threatens animals and humans alike. Meet such memorable characters as the rabbit clan of Sebastian and Mari, callous Jowls, the mouse and squirrel families, Mole, Toad, and conniving Snake, in this stirring page-turner of a tale for an audience of both young and old. The Rabbit's Tale demonstrates how vastly different adversaries can rally together for the well-being of all.

A subtle and complex study of how a generation of activists came to reinvent themselves, and an outstanding contribution to the history of the gay movement in Australia.In the 1960s and 1970s many Australians began thinking about some radical questions. Who are we as homosexuals? Who might we become? How are we to act politically? In short, how are we to live?In lively prose Robert Reynolds looks at how these men and women undertook what is now a universal task: the reinvention of the self in an era of uncertainty and change, where old answers no longer suffice, and where sexuality is a core preoccupation. This agile account avoids simple, romantic or stereotyped views of the gay and lesbian movements to reveal a complex but largely forgotten history and legacy.Reynolds delves into personal stories, moving adroitly from the camp bars of the 1960s to the openly proud homosexuals who have created a politics of homosexuality in Australia. He presents a highly readable yet complex history in which there are no simple dualities.From camp to gay to the recent movement of queer, from modern to postmodern and a transgressive use of psychoanalysis, From Camp to Queer is a sophisticated yet highly accessible story.

Set in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula during construction of the Soo Locks, this old-fashioned western influenced tale takes the reader on an exciting romp across the U.P., as Newly Fischer seeks to hunt down a co-worker whose misdeeds have brought fatal harm. After a foul-deed is committed in which Newly is a suspect, Newly tracks the man across the Upper Peninsula discovering evidence that leads him to believe his quarry is nearby. A romantic relationship develops as Newly awaits the arrival of wicked Virgil Sikes. Evil intentions, romantic encounters, broken bonds, unforgiving weather and wild animals come into play in that rugged wilderness before the score is settled. Join Newly Fischer in this thrilling old-time western themed yarn. Gray Wolf Pass is an exciting tale of vengeance and redemption.

During the 1950s, country music merged with a rising new fad called Rock & Roll to form what would become known as Rockabilly. In short, rockabilly was high energy, fast paced, guitar and bass driven tunes displaying thundering rhythms. The songs were often unremarkable ditties made up with a conglomeration of silly lyrics and inane repetitious phrases like "bop," "shake," "mama," and "go cat!" Cars, especially gaudy Cadillacs and hot rod Fords, stark colors like pink and black, and hep terms like "chicks" and "cats" were prevalent in many early rockabilly songs. Songs titled "Ooby Dooby," Ubangi Stomp," "Be Boppin' Baby," and "Rockin' In the Congo" were common record chart contenders during those early years. Many young, up and coming country crooners would cross over and go on to achieve widespread acclaim as names like Presley, Holly, Twitty and Orbison conquered radio station playlists. They among others would become R&R legends. Others like Jack Scott, Thomas Wayne, Boyd Bennett, Carl Mann, Dale Hawkins, and Ray Sharpe found success to a lesser degree, but still made their mark in the new genre. It's many of these "lesser knowns" that Hepcats & Rockabilly Boys explores.

Tells the remarkable story of AIDS volunteers who engaged in a struggle for life against death. For the first time, by focusing on individual life stories, this book explores the crucial role of the men and women who volunteered at at time of disaster.