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Mormonism begins with a Joseph Smith kneeling in a grove until two-thirds of the Godhead appear and promise him a quixotic religious renown. Since then, the faith Smith birthed has raised up memoirs as gritty as Parley P. Pratt’s quasi-­canonical Autobiography or as luminously sarcastic as Elna Baker’s New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance . Grafted somewhere into those works’ genealogy comes this boyhood memoir, rooted not in Mormonism but in the Protestantism of American suburbia and the Jesus Freak movement of the early 1970s, then in, out, and back into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Michael Hicks’s story is a tale studded with awkward episodes of sex, drugs, and rock and roll (not necessarily in that order), along with alcohol, sci-fi, theft, radical politics, cartooning, halfway houses, and the musical avant-garde. The one constant is the brooding figure of Jesus Christ behind Hicks’s various personal reclamations and metamorphoses, often via methods admittedly off the books. While many readers know Hicks as a Mormon academic—thirty-five years a professor of music at Brigham Young University—­ Wineskin excavates the path, from boyhood to a PhD, that led him toward a faith that is both primitively Christian and highmindedly Mormon.

A new and original study of how politics worked in late medieval England, throwing new light on a much-discussed period in English history.

The classic biography of England's most vilified king, from model of nobility to murderer and monster. This biography - by the leading expert on Richard - strips away the propaganda of the centuries to rescue Richard from his critics and supporters alike, providing a balanced and compelling portrait of this most infamous of kings.

Michael Hicks, a professor of music at Brigham Young University, explores the intersection of music and Mormon culture in his works. His notable publications include an in-depth historical analysis of Mormonism's relationship with music, as well as a study on the diverse genres of Sixties rock, such as garage and psychedelic music. Through his scholarly contributions, Hicks sheds light on the significant role music plays in cultural and religious contexts.

The Wars of the Roses (1455-85) were a major turning point in English history. This title examines the difficult economic, military, and financial crises and explains the real reasons why the Wars of the Roses began, why they kept recurring, and why, eventually, they ceased.

"The definitive biography and assessment of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch-the most infamous king in British history. The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard's fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth. Hicks explores how Richard-villainized for his imprisonment and probable killing of the princes-applied his experience to overcome numerous setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a complex, conflicted individual whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight won him a kingdom. He was a reformer who planned big changes, but lost the opportunity to fulfill them and to retain his crown."--Provided by publisher.

Tracing "garage" and "psychedelic" rock from the 50's through the sixties, this book unfolds the history and the sonic structures of some of rock's core repertoire číst celé

Anne Neville was queen to England's most notorious king, Richard III. This fascinating new biography seeks to tell the story of Anne's life in her own right, and uncovers the real wife of Richard III by charting the remarkable twists and turns of her fraught and ultimately tragic life.

Corporal Ray Charlton embarks on a mission fueled by vengeance after the tragic loss of his platoon. As he navigates the complexities of war, he grapples with the moral implications of his quest for retribution. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the psychological toll of combat, exploring how the desire for vengeance can shape a soldier's identity and fate. Through intense action and emotional depth, the story captures the harrowing realities faced by those in the line of duty.

Karen's life takes a dramatic turn when a shocking murder shatters her seemingly perfect world. As a devoted mother and ambitious woman, she finds herself forced to leave her home and confront her past. In the midst of chaos, she must share a harrowing secret with only one other person and an enigmatic figure, leading her on a journey filled with uncertainty and danger. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the fragility of a seemingly stable life.