Modern Bond retrospectives lazily tend to almost completely dismiss Roger Moore's tenure as James Bond. He is frequently called the 'worst' Bond and his movies are dismissed as Carry On style romps. Roger would even make light of this himself. The truth is though that Roger was a great Bond. Sure, he maybe made a couple of films too many and the comedic elements of his films sometimes got out of hand but the Roger Moore years constitute the most fun era of Bond.If you sit down and ...

The enduring success of the James Bond franchise has made the casting of a new Bond actor a very big deal in the film and entertainment industry. Tabloids and entertainment clickbait sites love nothing more than constantly speculating (wrongly of course) on who the next Bond actor might be. Taking on the part of James Bond is like playing the lead in Hamlet, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, or Batman. Others have played the part before you and others will play the part after you. Speculation a...

Anthropologist John Fox sets off on a worldwide adventure to thefarthest reaches of the globe and the deepest recesses of our ancientpast to answer a question inspired by his sports-loving son:"Why do we play ball?"From Mexican jungles to the small-town gridirons of Ohio, frommedieval villages and royal courts to modern soccer pitches andbaseball parks, The Ball explores the little-known origins ofour favorite sports across the centuries, and traces how a simpleinv...

"A lively narrative, the reader gets a vivid picture of Manchuria under war conditions." -The Congregationalist 1905"Anything that John Fox writes has distinction." -World Today 1905"One of the best correspondents in the field." - The Book Buyer 1905In John Fox's 1905 book "Following the Sun Flag," he recounts his experiences as a war correspondent in Japan and Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War. Fox was one of the news...

In "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come," John Fox weaves a poignant tale set against the backdrop of the Appalachian mountains during the tumultuous Civil War era. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young boy named Jesse, whose simple life is profoundly impacted by the war's machinations. Fox's lyrical prose is infused with vivid imagery and rich colloquialisms, encapsulating a deep sense of place and the struggle between innocence and the harsh realities of conflict. The novel e...

In "Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories," John Fox Jr. presents a vivid collection of tales that capture the essence of life in the Appalachian Mountains, revealing the complexities of human emotions set against a backdrop of rugged landscapes. Fox employs a rich, colloquial style imbued with naturalism, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the local dialects and customs of his characters. Each story intricately weaves themes of struggle, resilience, and moral dilemmas, showcasing the ...

In "Hell Fer Sartain and Other Stories," John Fox crafts a vivid tapestry of life in the Appalachian region, confronting complex themes of poverty, identity, and resilience through an intricate narrative style characterized by regional dialect and rich, evocative imagery. The collection offers a poignant exploration of the human condition, with each story delving into the struggles and triumphs of its characters against the backdrop of a landscape shaped by both natural beauty and cultural...

In "A Cumberland Vendetta," John Fox weaves a gripping tale set in the rugged landscapes of Appalachia, portraying the enduring themes of honor, revenge, and familial loyalty. The novel is marked by Fox's vivid, lyrical prose, reflective of the early 20th-century literary movement that sought to capture the essence of regional American life. Through the lens of the Cumberland community, the author explores the intricacies of vendetta culture, depicting not just violent retribution but also...

No Time To Die is destined to be remembered as one of the strangest films in the long history of the legendary James Bond franchise. Not so much for anything in the film or the production (although, as we shall see, the production was far from uneventful and the film's plot may raise a few eyebrows) but because of script and director issues and real world health concerns that have seen the release date for No Time To Die pushed back three times. No Time To Die has been thr...

In "The Heart of the Hills," John Fox weaves a compelling narrative set against the lush backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. This novel explores the lives of its rugged inhabitants, intricate family ties, and the unyielding spirit of a community facing both external and internal conflicts. Fox employs a rich, lyrical prose style, immersing readers in a vivid landscape that mirrors the emotional landscape of his characters. His skillful use of dialogue enhances authenticity, making the c...

Combining a modern, data-analytic perspective with a focus on applications in the social sciences, the Third Edition of Applied Regression Analysis and Generalized Linear Models provides in-depth coverage of regression analysis, generalized linear models, and closely related methods, such as bootstrapping and missing data. Updated throughout, this Third Edition includes new chapters on mixed-effects models for hierarchical and longitudinal...

Em memória da devoção e da coragem. O livro dos mártires é um clássico da literatura mundial. O livro reconta as vidas, os sofrimentos e as mortes triunfantes dos mártires cristãos da História. Iniciando-se com a história do primeiro mártir - o próprio Jesus Cristo - este relato excepcional traça as raízes da perseguição religiosa. Expõe os casos de mártires famosos como John Wycliffe, John Huss, William Tyndale, Martinho Lutero, Thomas Cranmer e muitos outros. Por que ler esta obra em ple...