John Sparks Livres

This book is published to accompany the television series entitled Realms of the Russian Bear.

Exploring the beauty of the natural world, Jon Sparks guides readers through 34 breathtaking landscapes, highlighting the most magnificent walking routes across the globe. From Hawaii's majestic mountains to England's Jurassic Coast, the book emphasizes the sensory experience of walking, allowing travelers to fully appreciate the sights, sounds, and smells of diverse environments. This journey celebrates the connection between nature and the art of walking, inviting readers to discover the wonders that each location has to offer.

The book explores the life of Charles Chilton Moore, a prominent advocate for atheism in the U.S. His influential newspaper, The Bluegrass Blade, gained national recognition for its bold stance on secularism. Moore's legal battles not only challenged societal norms but also led to significant judicial decisions that established important precedents for freedom of religion and freedom of the press in America, highlighting his impact on civil liberties and the secular movement.

All of the 134 living species of owl in the world today--their anatomy, their evolution, and every aspect of their behavior--are here. Owls boast extraordinary sensory abilities. Dozens of full-color photos display a variety of owl species all around the world. 240 pages (16 in color), 62 b/w illus., 6 x 8 1/4.

Linked to a BBC1 television series, this is an account of sexual reproduction in the animal world, culminating in the question of why there should be sex in the first place - the ultimate driving force of evolution, but also selfish, aggressive, competitive and sometimes fatal.

Ken Puckett was a typical fifteen year old growing up in a small town, USA. He was a big time sports fan, and all he wanted to do was play his sports. Sports were a major part of his young life. But what he found out as he started to become involved in organized school sports, was that he would not only be taught lessons on the football field and basketball court, but also lessons in life. That was the time he started to become a young man.

Playing junior high football and basketball, Ken Pucket realized that sports were more than just physical ability. It was also a mental challenge. But when he decided to take on the sport of amateur boxing, he also realized that hard work and determination, along with mental strength, was what would help him to eventually succeed. It was a journey of discontent filled with doubts and fears, lessons learned from teammates, coaches and opponents. Lessons he had to learn in order to be successful in his chosen sport. Follow Ken on his ups and downs, self doubts, and fears in order to see how he overcomes his obstacles to become a champion amateur fighter.

This collection features a series of newspaper columns penned for Around Town, Inc. in eastern Kentucky, offering insights into politics, religion, philosophy, and history. Spanning 2016 to 2017, the author combines humor with thoughtful commentary, reflecting on various topics that resonate with local readers. The columns capture the essence of life in the Big Sandy Valley, showcasing a blend of serious discussion and light-hearted anecdotes.