Rock Music in American Popular Culture III: More Rock ’n’Roll Resources explores the fascinating world of rock music and examines how this medium functions as an expression of cultural and social identity. This nostalgic guide explores the meanings and messages behind some of the most popular rock ’n’roll songs that captured the American spirit, mirrored society, and reflected events in our history. Arranged by themes, Rock Music in American Popular Culture III examines a variety of social and cultural topics with related songs, such as: sex and censorship--“Only the Good Die Young” by Billy Joel and “Night Moves” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band holiday songs--“Rockin’Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee and “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole death--“Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las and “The Unknown Soldier” by The Doors foolish behavior--“When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge and “What Kind of Fool” by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb jobs and the workplace--“Don’t Stand So Close to Me” by The Police and “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley military involvements--“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by the Andrews Sisters and “War” by Edwin Starr novelty recordings--“The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley and “Eat It” by Weird Al Yankovic letters and postal images--“P. S. I Love You” by The Beatles and “Return to Sender” by Elvis Presely In addition, a discography and a bibliography after each section give further examples of the themes and resources being discussed, as do extensive lists of print references at the end of the text.

Oh dear, Santa's stuck! It's Christmas Eve in Louisiana, and Layla excitedly awaits Santa's arrival. It's been a tough year on the family's alligator farm, with lots of rain and heavy storms. But now the bonfires are lit, the gumbo is hot, and Christmas is finally here! Will Layla get the doll she asked for? There's a jingle-jangle of sleigh bells, and Layla glimpses Rudolph's bright red nose. But something is wrong. Santa's sleigh is caught in the deep, sticky muck of the Bayou! It looks like Christmas is cancelled, unless Layla can save the day. But how can they deliver toys across the swamp, without Santa's sleigh? That's when Layla spots her father's smart, snappy, alligators, and gets a big idea... Children's author Brandi L. Reynaud is never short of inspiration. When Brandi isn't singing, laughing and cooking up a storm with her children and husband. She's meeting colorful characters through her work as a photographer. It's in the quiet, cool hours before the sun has risen that she pursues one of her greatest passions: storytelling. To date, her works include the three-part series Granny Thee Unstoppable, as well as her Christmas story There Ain't No Reindeers on the Bayou and her upcoming book My Daddy said pretty girls don't need make-up. So, pick up a snack, invite some friends, and enjoy Brandi's Books.

Some superheroes wear capes but others have wings. When Layla, Bryce, and Brayden lose their beloved grandmother to breast cancer, their world is turned upside down. It's their first experience with mortality and the thought of never seeing their Granny again is unbearable. Life is filled with special miracles and they soon realize that Granny's light is far from extinguished. In three volumes, Granny Thee Unstoppable follows the children as they navigate life's harsher realities and reveal important lessons along the way; from grief to gratitude, bullying to personal empowerment, and becoming street smart in the age of stranger danger. When darkness falls it can sometimes seem like there's no path forward but with prayer, faith, and the help of their guardian angel "Granny." The children learn that even the hardest challenges can be overcome and that love always saves the day.

(Guitar Chord Songbook). A compact collection of chords and lyrics for 80 country standards, including: Abilene * Always on My Mind * Amazed * Blue * Blue Bayou * Boot Scootin' Boogie * Breathe * Chains * Could I Have This Dance * Crazy * Elvira * Folsom Prison Blues * Friends in Low Places * He Stopped Loving Her Today * Hey, Good Lookin' * I Feel Lucky * I Hope You Dance * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys * Okie from Muskogee * Ring of Fire * Rocky Top * Sixteen Tons * You Are My Sunshine * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.

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