John William Fox Jr. ist bekannt für seine eindringlichen Darstellungen des Lebens und der Kultur in den Appalachen und den südlichen Bergregionen. Seine Erzählungen befassen sich oft mit Themen wie Loyalität, Tradition und dem Konflikt zwischen alten Lebensweisen und der aufkommenden Modernität. Fox schildert meisterhaft die raue Schönheit der Landschaft und die Widerstandsfähigkeit ihrer Bewohner, oft mit einem feinen Hauch von Nostalgie und Respekt. Sein Schreibstil zeichnet sich durch eine reiche, beschreibende Sprache und ein starkes Ortsgefühl aus, das den Leser ins Herz von Kentucky und Virginia zieht.
"Die Jungs auf der Klippe" erzählt die bewegende Geschichte des 16-jährigen Billy Connors, der als beliebter Schwimmer mit seinen Gefühlen kämpft. Als er sich in den 20-jährigen Al verliebt, wagt er sein Coming-out und lernt, die Herausforderungen und Freuden der schwulen Liebe zu akzeptieren. Ein einfühlsamer Coming-out-Roman.
Nonparametric regression analysis offers a flexible approach to understanding relationships between response variables and multiple predictors, requiring fewer assumptions about their form. This method is particularly advantageous when analyzing complex data, as it can accommodate various predictors that may interact additively. An example provided illustrates how factors like birth order, gender, and temperament can collectively influence achievement motivation, showcasing the technique's practical applications in real-world scenarios.
Explores the fascinating post-war history of Alvis Cars.
Exploring the transformative power of poetry, this book emphasizes how poem-making can foster renewal and healing in various life situations. It targets a diverse audience, including educators, therapists, and parents, encouraging them to harness their innate writing abilities to access spiritual resources and restore meaning in their lives. Personal stories from workshops illustrate the profound impact of poetry on relationships, coping with illness, and empowering individuals to enact change. With practical tools and guidance, readers are inspired to create their own poems and take charge of their lives.
Set in the Appalachian mountains, this novel explores themes of love, community, and resilience. As the concluding work of John Fox Jr.'s mountain trilogy, it offers insights into the author's perspectives on rural life and the struggles of its inhabitants. The narrative is enriched by its connection to the earlier novels, providing a deeper understanding of the characters and their relationships within the unique landscape of the region.
Focusing on Timothy Dalton's unique connection to the James Bond franchise, the book explores his journey from being a potential candidate in 1968 to his eventual casting as the iconic spy. It provides an in-depth analysis of his films, covering their production, release, and the successes and challenges faced. Additionally, it delves into the unrealized plans for a third Dalton film and the reasons behind his departure from the role. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of Dalton's contributions to the Bond legacy.
From the first-century stoning of Stephen through his own perilous time—Reformation-era England—John Foxe recounts the lives, sufferings, and triumphant deaths of dozens of Christian martyrs. [Some were people of rank and influence. Some were ordinary folk. Some were his friends.] Four centuries later, these deeply moving accounts of faith and courage mark a path for modern Christians to measure the depth of their commitment. This edition, edited by William Byron Forbush (1868-1927), contains Foxes original material as well as some later additions (see chapters 5 , 6, & 10 particularly).
Focusing on advanced statistical methods, the book delves into kernel estimation and additive nonparametric regression. It highlights how these techniques can be utilized to choose appropriate data transformations before applying linear least-squares fitting. Through practical applications, readers will gain insights into enhancing their regression analysis and improving model accuracy.
Exploring the significance of the body and material world in Marx's theory, this book reveals a more dynamic and unstable understanding of human nature and the self. It challenges previous interpretations by emphasizing the role of physicality in Marx's thought, offering a fresh perspective that highlights the complexities and fluidity of human existence within a material context.
Poetry discovers and speaks a truth ordinary language cannot express. And the passionate message in Finding What You Didn't Lose is that we're all poets--capable of giving voice to such truth.Poet-teacher John Fox reveals how imagery, sound, metaphor, rhythm, and other poetic elements can he us tell our inner story, heal psychological wounds, discover spiritual connection, and develop the rich creative imagination that lies within us all.Transcending the traditional academic approach to poetry writing, Finding What You Didn't Lose deals with craft but, more importantly, guides readers to explore their deepest feelings and express their own unique insights through the incomparable language of poetry.Through an intermingling of inventive exercises and illustrative poems--ranging from Nobel Prize winners to first-time poets--readers are inspired to add their own distinct voice to a world fellowship of poets. For those who already write poetry, and the many more who want to, this book is the key to finding what you never your natural inclination to express who you are through the making of poems.