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"Wanna stand in the face of a charging elephant, get hit by a motorcycle, eat giant water bugs, blowtorch your mouth on some of the hottest chili peppers on earth, then go watch a sex change operation? Of course you don't, but, happily, Jerry Hopkins has done all that and more--lots more--in this darkly humorous, deeply affectionate, clear-eyed but never patronizing portrait of Thailand, his adopted home. Highly recommended." --Tim Cahill, author of Lost in My Own Backyard, Hold the Enlightenment and Jaguars Ripped My Flesh"After over a decade in the country, Hopkins knows and loves his subject dearly--that much is obvious--and his vivid portrait projects that love from every page." --Jann Wenner, editor and founder of Rolling Stone Magazine"A loving expose of everything that's wonderful about Thailand, and much that isn't. Should be required reading for all newcomers." --Joe Cummings, author of the Lonely Planet Thailand GuideWriter Jerry Hopkins came to Thailand for a visit in the 1980s, and ended up a permanent resident with a temporary visa--a big, white farang haunting the bars and back alleys of Bangkok. His essays explore the mystery and mayhem of "The Land of Smiles" to hilarious--and sometimes disturbing--effect. Travel with him to a place where whisky is rum, water buffaloes are gay, insects are dinner, dildos are lucky charms, and your wildest adolescent fantasies can come true (for a nominal fee).

In the colorful tradition of Orwell and Hemingway, Jerry Hopkins recalls his first decade as a Bangkok expatriate by profiling twenty-five of the city's most unforgettable characters. In 25 vivid profiles, Hopkins explores what motivates people to leave home and the unforeseen adventures that can befall them once abroad. Hopkin's knack for the biography is evident in his coverage of individuals ranging from famous performers to ordinary businesspeople. The 25 true stories include the lives of: The Real Colonel Kurtz? —An American soldier who allegedly was the model for Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now. The Oscar Winner —An acclaimed screenwriter who moves to the city of Bangkok to die. Urban Gorilla Priest —A Catholic priest who founded Mercy Centre in one of the city's harshest slums. The Odd Couple — A circus clown turned computer programmer turned restaurateur. Professor Elephant— A documentary filmmaker living with elephants. All of these individuals "escaped" to Thailand to re-invent themselves and live out their fantasies in one of the world's most notorious cities. Bangkok Babylon shares their exciting true stories, many of which are stranger than fiction.

Back in print, The Lizard King chronicles the life and death of one of the most irresistibly enigmatic figures in the history of rock: The Doors' infamous frontman Jim Morrison. Poet, shaman, Dionysian drunk, and druggie, Doors lead singer Jim Morrison quickly achieved cult status after his death in 1971. In The Lizard King, Jerry Hopkins reassesses Jim Morrison's life and provides fresh insights into this powerful and troubled talent, considering him as a human being rather than the myth he has become. At the heart of the book is a series of interviews with Morrison by journalists Ben Fong-Torres, John Tobler, Richard Goldstein, and others. Published uncut, they present a previously unseen Morrison: articulate, intelligent, witty, even self-deprecating. Hopkins includes updates on the people the "erotic politician" left behind.

Good news Building a sustainable, engaging organisation is actually incredibly simple.However, it requires leaders to take a couple of steps back: Step 1: Understand your WhyYou as a leader need to bring sustainable, consistent levels of energy over a number of years. So, you first need to deeply connect with what you are all about.Step 2: Connect everyone with the team's WhyThen, you need to help your organisation and your people do the same.Jerry Hopkins is passionate about helping leaders create engaging, sustainable jobs. He has helped hundreds of mid-sized organisations achieve this.The Why Force lays out how any leader can take these two key steps in 16 chapters, each designed to take just 30 minutes to read and apply.

Doors-yhtyeen laulaja Jim Morrisonin kuolema herätti eloon aivan omanlaisensa henkilökultin. Tässä kirjassa Jerry Hopkins arvioi uudelleen Jimin elämänkaaren ja merkityksen pop-kulttuurille.Hopkins tarjoaa tuoreen näkökulman Morrisoniin, keskiluokkaisessa perheessä kasvaneeseen poikaan, joka hyvin tietoisesti loi oman myyttinsä - ja joutui katumaan sitä myöhemmin.Myös Morrisonin lähimmät ystävät ja työtoverit antavat uutta hätkähdyttävää tietoa tämän elämästä ja rakkauksista.

It’s been over forty years since the tragic death of Jimi Hendrix, yet his popularity is undiminished and his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the ages is still unrivaled. In The Jimi Hendrix Experience, bestselling author and rock aficionado Jerry Hopkins delves into the legendary life and career of the greatest man to ever pick up a guitar. With a consistent mix of greatness and madness, learn why the man who only released three studio albums during his life could forever transform not only music, but also a generation. While he’ll always be remembered for his incredible performance at Woodstock in 1969, Hopkins shows the true side of Hendrix: from his early childhood and the beginning of his career to his early death and the controversial battle of control over his estate that still wages on. With incredible photographs depicting Hendrix’s rise to the top, The Jimi Hendrix Experience is the ultimate biography of the “Voodoo Chile.” Hendrix’s legacy and music will live on for generations to be enjoyed by and to live on with fans of all ages. And now, thanks to Hopkins, his life can be relived through this incredible biography.