Bill James es una figura fundamental en el análisis del béisbol, empleando datos estadísticos para examinar científicamente el deporte. Su enfoque, al que denominó béisbol métrico (sabermetrics), busca comprender las razones subyacentes del éxito y el fracaso de los equipos. A través de sus influyentes escritos, sentó las bases para los métodos analíticos modernos en el béisbol. Sus innovadoras técnicas y profundas ideas sobre el juego han remodelado su percepción y estudio.
Set against a backdrop of crime and intrigue, the story unfolds with the mysterious death of a drug dealer, Victor Goussard, whose body vanishes from a harbor. His lover's reckless pursuit of answers ignites a series of dangerous events, drawing the attention of a determined reporter. Meanwhile, Ember, fearing exposure, schemes to eliminate a key witness. As Harpur races to connect the dots and thwart further violence, the tension escalates in a gripping battle against time and betrayal.
The murder of thirteen-year-old drug runner Mandy Walsh ignites a perilous investigation led by Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur. As the police uncover the truth behind her intentional killing, tensions rise amid the chaos of rival drug gangs. Chief Constable Mark Lane grapples with the societal collapse due to drug wars, while his assistant, Desmond Iles, proposes a controversial solution of allowing the gangs to self-regulate. Meanwhile, drug kingpin Mansel Shale seeks a dangerous alliance with someone in the police, leading to a gripping climax.
Ralph Ember, a club owner entangled in the drug trade, yearns for respectability despite his criminal ties. Known as "Panicking Ralph," he faces the perilous challenge of seizing control of a lucrative drug syndicate after the death of its leader. As he navigates shifting alliances in a treacherous environment, Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur devises his own risky strategy, diving into a world rife with greed and betrayal. The stakes are high, and both men must confront the dangers of their choices.
When Bill James published his original Historical Baseball Abstract in 1985, he produced an immediate classic, hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “holy book of baseball.” Now, baseball's beloved “Sultan of Stats” (The Boston Globe) is back with a fully revised and updated edition for the new millennium. Like the original, The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is really several books in one. The Game provides a century's worth of American baseball history, told one decade at a time, with energetic facts and figures about How, Where, and by Whom the game was played. In The Players, you'll find listings of the top 100 players at each position in the major leagues, along with James's signature stats-based ratings method called “Win Shares,” a way of quantifying individual performance and calculating the offensive and defensive contributions of catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. And there's more: the Reference section covers Win Shares for each season and each player, and even offers a Win Share team comparison. A must-have for baseball fans and historians alike, The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is as essential, entertaining, and enlightening as the sport itself.
The story centers on the murder of Eleri ap Vaughan, a key player in the drug trade, whose death serves as a grim warning amid threats from rival syndicates and the presence of a mysterious spy known as Lovely Mover. Detective Chief Inspector Colin Harpur finds himself entangled in a complex web, balancing the cover-up of the murder while investigating it. Tension escalates with his untrustworthy superior, ACC Desmond Iles, adding to the precariousness of Harpur's situation. The narrative blends dark themes with sharp comedy in a contemporary crime setting.
Set against the backdrop of a dangerous drug gang, the story follows Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur as he sends young officer Ray Street undercover. The mission is fraught with peril, as discovery could lead to dire consequences for Street. The tension escalates further with the murder of a fellow officer, which demands retribution. This installment in Bill James's acclaimed series combines wit and suspense, exploring themes of loyalty and the moral complexities of police work.
The story revolves around Colin Harpur's girlfriend, Denise Prior, who becomes entangled in a dangerous world of crime after befriending Harpur's informant, Jack Lamb. As a robbery leads to a murder, Denise finds herself in peril, prompting Harpur to race against time to prevent further violence and solve the looming crime. The narrative explores themes of innocence, danger, and the complexities of criminal networks, highlighting Harpur's urgent need to protect Denise while navigating the treacherous landscape of law enforcement and crime.
The story revolves around the brutal murder of Megan Harpur, who was on her way to confront her husband about leaving him for another man. Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur is thrust into a chilling investigation that uncovers connections to Megan's lover and his suspicious behavior. As Harpur navigates the complexities of the case, he faces unsettling truths that challenge his skills and resolve, making it the most daunting investigation of his career.
Set against the backdrop of a failing justice system, the narrative follows Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur, who faces a moral dilemma by refusing to reveal his informant during a high-profile murder trial. The story delves into the dark underbelly of crime as three acquitted murderers, embroiled in a brutal power struggle for control of a drug empire, gather at a rundown club to celebrate their freedom. Tensions rise as the implications of their actions ripple through the criminal world.
The story revolves around the uneasy alliance between drug lords Ralph Ember and Mansel Shale, who have maintained peace in their profitable empires under the watchful eye of ACC Iles. Their stability is disrupted when foreign dealers invade their territory, bringing not only drugs but also trafficked girls from Eastern Europe. As competition escalates, a violent struggle for control erupts, threatening to shatter the delicate balance they've established and plunge their world into chaos.
