Devin Brown

Brian Oxley

Sally Oxley

Greg Bandy

Sonja Peterson

When Jesus told his followers how much we all need God's love, it was not a theological treatise. Instead, he told a story: "There once was a man who had two sons..." The simplicity of this famous parable belies some richly profound truths. The story Francis Thompson tells in his classic poem The Hound of Heaven works in exactly this way-stirring our hearts with a yearning we may not fully understand. Something comes through the poem that we cannot quite put our finger on... This book actually contains two versions of the poem, the original and a modern adaptation. Despite the depth and beauty of the poem, it is written in a vernacular difficult to understand. Our rationale for the adaptation of this masterpiece is to reveal its timeless beauty and insights for a broad, modern audience.

A Modern Adaptation

The Hound of Heaven

On February 6, 1955, Elvis and his two-man band performed at Memphis's Ellis Auditorium. In between sets, across the street at Palumbo's restaurant, history was made as Elvis and Colonel Tom Parker met for the first time.It was the start of a relationship that would transform both their lives.For over two decades, until Elvis's death in 1977, Colonel Parker would oversee the singer and actor's career from his home and office in Madison, Tennessee. During that time Elvis visited many times, frequently staying overnight. In 1956 the legendary Fan Club Building was added behind the house.On February 1, 2017 a team led by music historian Brian Oxley set out to save what they could of Colonel Parker's Complex before it was demolished and replaced by a modern car wash.This is the story--in pictures and words--of their 120-day labor of love to save and preserve the historic materials and memories from Colonel Parker's and provide them a new home at the Storytellers Museum in Bon Aqua.

Color Edition: Our Race to Save Colonel Parker's Place

It's Now Or Never

One windy day as Grandpa the Bookworm is playing in the backyard with his friends, he is suddenly lifted by a powerful gust and sent soaring into the air. When he finally comes down, he finds himself in the great house nearby where he lands on the pages of a huge book. Just when things are starting to look up, disaster strikes... WHAM! the book is suddenly closed, leaving Grandpa trapped inside.How is Grandpa to ever make it back to his family and friends? Luckily, bookworms can make a second home in a book. But can he manage to survive on his own in such a big one? Learn how Grandpa finds help and encouragement on his journey through the world's most amazing book.Captivating drawings by award-winning illustrator Tim Ladwig help bring this enchanting tale to life.

Brian Oxley

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