Paul Perry

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Fear and Loathing creates a sharp and savvy profile of one of the most provocative voices and distinctive personalities of our time. To Hunter S. Thompson, being a Gonzo journalist means doing whatever it takes to get to the truth; everything from dropping acid with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters in the 60s, to participating in wild orgies and getting his nose broken while chronicling life with the Hell's Angels, to founding the Freak Power Party and running for sheriff of Aspen in 1970. A virtual icon, Thompson has regularly trashed the prime directives of reporting—accuracy and objectivity—yet he nonetheless always produces some of the sharpest political and cultural analysis around. Surrounded by submachine guns, fistfuls of colorful pills, and the ubiquitous Wild Turkey, Thompson careens through his life and career, unfolded in this book in all its decadence. New art by Ralph Steadman and over 20 black-and-white photographs are featured.

The Bible contains but a few verses about the years the Holy Family spent in Egypt–their flight from Herod’s death sentence, the weary journey, their return to Israel after Herod died. But what exactly happened to Jesus and His parents in this ancient land of magic and myth? How did the sojourn in Egypt change Jesus’s life and influence His teachings? In search of answers, bestselling author Paul Perry set out to follow the Holy Family’s mysterious journey himself. In this fascinating book, Perry tells the story of his own amazing trek into Egypt–and the deeper story of the miracles and marvels he uncovered along the way.Poring over the narratives of the apocrypha, Perry was able to draw a rough map of the Holy Family’s route through Egypt–from their entrance across the burning sands of the Sinai Desert to their zigzagging path down to the Nile. With devout guides and temperamental transportation, he ventured to find the places where Jesus had slept, suffered, performed miracles, and engaged in innocent acts of mischief. Near Bubastis, he came upon an enormous field of fallen idols that–legend says–the infant Jesus had toppled and broken. At Belbeis, Perry almost started a riot when he questioned an Egyptian girl about the site of a tree that Jesus and Mary had rested under. In Abu Hinnis, he found fourth-century paintings of Jesus coming to Egypt on the wall of a hermit cave. Near the spot where an angel was said to have appeared to Joseph, he photographed an apparition of light, a photo that has now been declared a “spiritual message from the Lord” by an Egyptian bishop.Part travel adventure, part spiritual journey, part historical detective story, Jesus in Egypt recounts a modern-day pilgrimage into an ancient and often baffling land. In the basements of Coptic churches and the teeming back streets of Cairo, in shrines thronged by worshipers and desert wastes haunted by saints, Perry turned up shards of the past, tales passed down through countless generations, and ghostly emanations of antiquity.This extraordinary book unfolds a chapter in the life of Jesus that has been shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding for two millennia. Combining ancient texts, interviews with clerics and Christian scholars, and his own startling encounters with contemporary Egypt, Paul Perry has fashioned a book of wonders and revelations.From the Hardcover edition.

The Garden is dying. Once an Edenic orchid farm, it has been decimated by the worst hurricane in Florida’s living memory. Its glasshouses are shattered, the surrounding mangroves encroach, and its men are dangerously idle. When Romeo – an expert breeder of the endangered ghost orchid – arrives from Honduras, boss Blanchard and his Irish lieutenant, Swallow, believe their fortunes are on the rise.Romeo may not be all he seems though, and Swallow can sense the newcomer shaking the Garden’s creaking hierarchy. The ghost orchid they seek is infamously rare, a delicate and wildly valuable species, hidden deep in the treacherous cypress swamps of the Fakahatchee Strand. To capture the ghost, Blanchard and Swallow must strike a deal with Logan, a dangerously unpredictable member of the local Seminole tribe, whose wounded pride, and simmering web of violence threaten to uproot any hope of success. As Blanchard’s obsession distracts him from what is truly precious, Swallow’s long-buried traumas will test his ability to stop lust, betrayal and death from engulfing the Garden.Paul Perry’s first solo novel tells of smothering power, loyalty and agency thwarted by the tragic patterns of memory and behaviour. The Garden is a modern fable, and a warning against trespassing upon nature in the name of profit.

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The Bible contains but a few verses about the years the Holy Family spent in Egypt - their flight from Herod's death sentence, the weary journey, and their return to Israel after Herod died. But what exactly happened to Jesus and His parents in this ancient land of myth and magic? How did the sojourn in Egypt change Jesus' life and influence His teachings? In search of answers, bestselling author Paul Perry set out to follow the Holy Family's mysterious journey himself. In this fascinating book, Perry tells the story of his own amazing trek into Egypt, and the deeper story of the miracles and marvels he uncovered along the way.With the help of the Egyptian Christian Pope and the narratives of the apocrypha, Perry was able to draw a rough map of the Holy Family's route through Egypt, from their entrance into the country across the burning sands of the Sinai Desert to their zigzagging path down to the Nile. With devout guides and temperamental transportation, he ventured to find the places where Jesus had slept, suffered, performed miracles, and engaged in innocent acts of mischief. Near Bubastis, he came upon an enormous field of fallen idols that - legend says - the infant Jesus had toppled and broken. At Belbeis,Perry almost started a riot when he questioned an Egyptian girl about the site of a tress that Jesus and Mary had rested under. On the wall of a hermit cave in Abu Hinnis, he found fourth-century paintings of Jesus coming to Egypt. Near the spot where an angel was said to have appeared to Joseph, Perry photographed an apparition of light, a photo that has now been declared a "spiritual message from the Lord" by an Egyptian bishop.Part travel adventure, part spiritual journey, part historical detective story, Chasing Jesus recounts a modern-day pilgrimage into an ancient and often baffling land. In the teeming back streets of Cairo, in the shrines thronged by worshipers and desert wastes haunted by saints, Perry turned up shards of the past, tales passed down through countless generations, and ghostly emanations of antiquity. This extraordinary book unfolds a chapter in the life of Jesus that has been shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding for two thousand years. Combining ancient texts, interviews with local experts, and his own startling encounters with contemporary Egypt, Perry has fashioned a book of wonder and revelations.ABOUT THE PAUL PERRY has written books on a variety of topics, from near-death experiences to treasure-hunting adventures. He is co-author of six Saved by the Light, The Light Beyond, Closer to the Light, Transformed by the Light, Evidence of the Afterlife, and Proof of Life After Life. He is a Grand Cross Knight in Portugal and is the official filmmaker for the Portuguese Royal Family. See more on his www.paulperryproductions.com

In 2001, a struggling American writer befriends Luis Alberto Spinetta, a local Rock-n-Roll legend who lives around the corner in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Urquiza. In a witty and lively manner, Paul Perry recounts some of the moments they spent together as friends and neighbors until the rock star’s ill-fated passing in 2012.

For decades Dr. Raymond Moody has been studying the phenomenon of Near Death Experiences - studying more than a thousand case histories of adults and children who have clinically reached the point of death and survived. Now the world-renowned expert on the subject, Dr. Moody, sits down with friend and colleague, Paul Perry to share his wealth of information on the subject. In the talk, THE LIGHT BEYOND Dr. Moody explores the recurring themes he has seen in his research and in his interviews with people who have had Near Death Experiences, bringing us closer to answering mankind's greatest mystery - what happens to us after we die? For the first time ever, viewers are invited into Dr. Moody's psychomanteon as he shares the history of similar tools for seeing and communicating with spirits that go back to ancient Greece. Dr. Moody offers both answers and peace of mind to those who wonder about death and provides more insight in his ongoing study of life, death and beyond. Dr. Raymond Moody named and defined the near-death experience, created the field of medicine known as near-death studies, wrote Life After Life, the mega bestselling book that captured the world's attention and changed the way we view death and dying and then reached into realms of the spirit that made him even more of a paranormal pioneer. And that is only part of Dr. Raymond Moody's incredible story, one he tells himself in THE LIGHT BEYOND, a talk produced and directed by bestselling author and filmmaker, Paul Perry. In this compelling film, Moody talks about proof that we survive bodily death, his unique concept of God and controversial research he has conducted into contacting the dead, even astounding proof that we can share another's near-death experience. And in amazingly candid conversation, he talks about his own attempted suicide and the near-death experience that followed - an event that revealed to him the true meaning of life.

SALVADOR DALI'S SEARCH FOR IMMORTALITY WAS NO SECRET, BUT THE PAINTING WAS. . . . Salvador Dali was at the top of his artistic fame, yet had a fear he could not Death. He considered many ways to achieve immortality, including cloning, freezing, and finally spirituality. Yet he was confused about his belief in God and religion. Then he was given a commission that changed his life, an offer to paint The Vision of Hell, one of the famous visions had by the shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. But how could Dali, an avowed atheist, keep the world from knowing he had returned to the Catholic religion? And why was this masterpiece hidden from the art world beneath a nun's bed for 30 years? Dali's Fatima Secret is an untold story that changes our view of Salvador Dali and answers many mysteries in is work and personal life. Revealing, touching and puzzling, Dali's Fatima Secret takes us on the spiritual journey of history's greatest surrealist artist.

El 17 de septiembre de 1975 el autor estaba hablando por teléfono durante una tormenta; un rayo alcanzó la línea telefónica y Dannion Brinkley fue lanzado por los aires. Sufrió un paro cardíaco y murió. Cuando dictaminaron su muerte, ya viajaba a través de un túnel oscuro, hacia un ser espiritual que lo condujo a una ciudad de cristal bañada en luz y tranquilidad, donde trece instructores angelicales le hablaron de los acontecimientos que estremecerían al mundo, incluidos el desastre de Chernobil, la Guerra del Golfo o la crisis actual. A raíz de esta experiencia, el autor descubrió que había despertado en él la capacidad de leer la mente de las personas. Durante su azarosa vida, Dannion Brinkley volvería a visitar en sueños a sus consejeros, y catorce años después vivió otro trance semejante. Desde entonces dedica su vida a cuidar enfermos y ancianos y a difundir las revelaciones que recibió. Esta obra ha sido prologada por Raymond Moody.

Jarrow History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town in the north-east of England. Local author Paul Perry guides us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of Jarrow.

The sixties, seventies and eighties were decades of great change. Many towns and cities were redeveloped with projects that dramatically affected the character of the place. People's shopping habits were altered as supermarkets took over from traditional stores and corner shops. Leisure habits were changing too, as cheap air travel led to the arrival of the foreign package holiday and a new range of leisure facilities were developed at home. Fashions, as ever, were changing in this period, reflecting radical changes in society and the ways in which we viewed ourselves. Transport also evolved, with a move away from the railway and buses, creating a strain on the roads, which led to new road schemes.These changes in people's habits and lifestyles were keenly felt in Jarrow, in the north-east of England, as the town’s traditional industries, particularly based around its shipyards, declined. The last shipyard closed in 1983 and much of the old dock area has been reclaimed for new industries but local author Paul Perry recaptures it all in this fascinating portrayal of the town and its people over the course of these most nostalgic decades.

Os mistérios da infância de Jesus são aqui revelados por Paul Perry, que estudou as narrativas dos evangelhos apófricos e conseguiu traçar um mapa de viagem da Sagrada família no Egito.

Describes the history, effects, social aspects, and physical dangers of using tobacco and caffeine productsFrom School Library Journal:Grade 4-6-- At last a truthful, factual, comprehensive series of books about drugs for elementary school children. Focus on Drugs and the Brain discusses how the brain works and how drugs affect it, carefully making the distinction between drugs used for medicine and for dope. The other titles tell a brief history of the drug, what it does to the brain and to the body, the effects on individuals and society, how addictions are treated, and how to resist peer pressure. The different authors speak in the same friendly yet serious tone. The facts are all here, simplified, but complete enough to relay the message--drugs are dangerous. The information is sufficient for reports, even on a middle-school level. Analogies are in the realm of children's experience without making the activity appear desirable. The authors do not try to fool readers; they are told that "caffeine is not as harmful to the body as other drugs" but "No amount of cocaine is safe." Peer pressure is explained, and techniques are offered to help children say no. There is no discussion of the physical danger that some inner-city children must endure as they try to remain drug free. The books are attractively decorated with childlike line drawings colored in blue, yellow, and green. --Martha Gordon, South Salem Library, NY

A laid-back, sometimes down-and-out American paints a surreal picture of life in Buenos Aires during the 90's, while teaching English during the day and battling demons at night.

SALVADOR DALI WAS AT THE TOP OF HIS ARTISTIC FAME, yet had a fear he could not conquer: Death. He considered many ways to achieve immortality, including cloning, freezing and spirituality. Yet he was confused about his belief in God and religion.“At this moment I do not yet have faith, and I fear I shall die without heaven.”At this pivotal moment Dali was given a commission to paint The Vision of Hell, one of the famous apparitions seen by the shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. The offer to paint Hell came from the charismatic director of a powerful apostolate, “Mr. Fatima” himself, John Haffert.The Fatima apparitions intrigued Dali. But when his own surreal mind failed to reveal images of a vision of Hell that he could paint, Haffert invited him to Fatima. With the help of a priest, Dali became captivated with the apparitions and by Sister Lucia, the visionary who was shown Hell by the Virgin Mary. Soon, painting the Vision of Hell became more than just a commission, it became the key to life after death and the promise of redemption that he had been looking for. Dali’s Greatest Secret is an untold story that changes our view of Salvador Dali and answers many mysteries in his work and personal life. It also explores the life of John Haffert, called by Pope Pius XII, “The greatest man in the world” for his marketing abilities. Revealing, touching and puzzling, Dali’s Greatest Secret takes us on the spiritual journey of history’s greatest surrealist artist, introducing us to a world of deep faith and spiritual exploration. About the author: Paul Perry is the co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, including Evidence of the Afterlife. He is also a documentary filmmaker, best known for the films Jesus in Egypt and AFTERLIFE. Perry is a Knight Commander in The Order of Saint Michael of the Wing, the oldest order of knighthood on the Iberian Peninsula.

En el 2001, un escritor norteamericano en plena lucha hace amistad con una leyenda de rock local que vivía a la vuelta de su casa en Buenos Aires, en el barrio de Villa Urquiza. De manera ingeniosa y vivaz, Paul Perry cuenta algunos de los momentos que pasaron juntos como amigos y vecinos hasta la desafortunada muerte del músico argentino en el 2012.

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Anostalgic tour of Jarrow illustrated by old photographs of the town, selected from the author s unique and extensive collection. The images, many of which have never been published before, feature street scenes, notable buildings, social history, industry, events and transport. Jarrow was renowned as a town built on shipbuilding and steel working, courtesy of the Palmer shipbuilding empire who reigned supreme supplying the world s fleet with more than 1,000 vessels until its demise in 1933. It was this abrupt closure of the world famous shipyard that instigated the infamous Jarrow Crusade . The fascinating eight picture postcards that were given to Paul Perry in 1966 were the beginning of a journey that has lasted close to fifty years. The postcards were to form the backbone of the author s extensive collection and have multiplied into many thousands of images, some of which the author shares with you within the pages of Changing Jarrow.

Welcome to the You are the magic’s little book of quotes. Within these pages are a collection of quotes from various individuals (some famous, some not) which have uplifted me time and time again, I hope they inspire you as much as they have me. May success and happiness walk with you always for You are the magic.

The town of Jarrow in the northeast of England transformed in the 19th century when heavy industry, particularly coal mining and ship building, began to dominate the town. At its peak 80% of the town s working population was employed in the shipbuilding industry. In 1945, after the Second World War, the shipbuilding industries were nationalised and continued to play an important role in the life of Jarrow until the last shipyard closed in 1981 and although the docks continued for another decade they have been largely filled in today, and new industries attracted to the area, in the redevelopment of the town. In this book the well known local author and photographer Paul Perry presents a portrait of a town and a way of life that has radically changed over the decades, much of which has disappeared today, showing not only the industries and buildings that have gone but also the people, street scenes, many popular places of entertainment and much more. This fascinating photographic history of lost Jarrow will appeal to all those who live in the town or know it well, as well as those who remember it from previous decades.

The sixties, seventies and eighties were decades of great change. Many towns and cities were redeveloped with projects that dramatically affected the character of the place. People's shopping habits were altered as supermarkets took over from traditional stores and corner shops. Leisure habits were changing too, as cheap air travel led to the arrival of the foreign package holiday and a new range of leisure facilities were developed at home. Fashions, as ever, were changing in this period, reflecting radical changes in society and the ways in which we viewed ourselves. Transport also evolved, with a move away from the railway and buses, creating a strain on the roads leading to new road schemes.These changes in people's habits and lifestyles were keenly felt in Jarrow in the North East of England as the city’s traditional industries, particularly based around its shipyards, declined. The last shipyard closed in 1980 and much of the old dock area has been reclaimed for new industries but local author Paul Perry recaptures it all in this fascinating portrayal of the town and its people over the course of these most nostalgic decades.