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Richard Cox

    This author explores the complexities of human existence through compelling prose. His works often delve into universal themes, showcasing a keen insight into character motivations. Readers will appreciate his ability to craft vivid worlds and profound emotional resonance. His distinctive voice and the depth of his storytelling make him a significant figure in contemporary literature.

    The Katanga Run
    The Congregation of the Dead
    House of the Rising Sun
    T'Chaikrani Dancer
    Managing Records as Evidence and Information
    North Carolina Triad Beer: A History
    • 2021

      North Carolina Triad Beer: A History

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Now centered on Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triad was home to one of North Carolina's earliest brewery operations in the Moravian community of Bethabara. Easy access by rail and then highways attracted national breweries, and starting in the 1960s, the region began producing beer for companies like Miller and Schlitz. The passage of the "Pop the Cap" legislation led to an explosion of craft beer and brewpubs, and in 2019, three of the top five producing craft breweries in North Carolina were anchored in the area. Local beer historians Richard Cox, David Gwynn and Erin Lawrimore narrate the history of the Triad brewing industry, from early Moravian communities to the operators of nineteenth-century saloons and from Big Beer factories to modern craft breweries.

      North Carolina Triad Beer: A History
    • 2020

      House of the Rising Sun

      • 408 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.5(53)Add rating

      Set in the southern United States, this narrative intertwines a chilling apocalyptic scenario with a profound exploration of its characters. The story delves into human resilience and emotional depth amidst chaos, blending suspense with a literary approach that highlights personal struggles and relationships.

      House of the Rising Sun
    • 2003

      The Congregation of the Dead

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      1. Why Do Horror Movies Work? From the beginning, mankind has known fear. Lightning forked through the sky and thunder boomed down from the heavens--terrible and incomprehensible events to ancient man. A myriad of viruses and diseases, now identifiable and treatable by modern medicine, caused people to drop dead suddenly for no reason, and predators prowled the dark forests and thinned the human tribes of the prehistoric era. Our genetic history has carried the primordial impulse for fear forward into modern times. Who, even in these high-tech times, doesn't hold their breath when the electricity suddenly goes out? Who doesn't wonder at the strange creaks and groans that sound at midnight as an old house settles into the earth? It is this instinct to fear, with all of its biological side effects--goose bumps, rapid breathing, hair standing on end--that makes horror work in film and literature. This book looks at a number of adaptations of the written works of Stephen King brought to the big screen and the pressure points in the human psyche that in my opinion makes these movies so successful in their efforts to make us very, very afraid. Finally, a number of horror movie reviews I have written over the years are provided as well as a short original piece of horror fiction for your enjoyment.

      The Congregation of the Dead
    • 2000

      T'Chaikrani Dancer

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      150 years from now, a starship officer from earth is involved in a war with other solar systems. Though he never married, he has a daughter he does not know about, and she holds the secret that can end the war.

      T'Chaikrani Dancer
    • 2000

      The book explores the evolving landscape of information policy over the past thirty years, emphasizing its complexity and breadth. It delves into various aspects such as archives, records management, information technology, telecommunications, and privacy concerns. Rather than serving as a simple guide to existing policies, it offers a deeper examination of the foundational principles that inform the development of records policies, highlighting the significance of understanding these concepts in today's information-driven society.

      Managing Records as Evidence and Information
    • 1980