Bøger af John Harvey

Der erste Teil der Charlie Resnick Reihe, gelesen von Hubertus Gertzen, ist ein fesselndes Hörerlebnis, das nach mehr verlangt.Der sympathische, etwas schrullige Detective Inspector Charlie Resnick wird vor eine besondere Herausforderung gestellt. Eine junge Frau wird ermordet und zunächst scheint der Täter schnell ermittelt. Doch als ein zweiter Mord geschieht, während der Verdächtige in Untersuchungshaft sitzt, führen die Ermittlungen in eine andere Richtung. Der Täter findet seine Opfer auf eine ungewöhnliche Weise...John Harvey, geboren 1938 in London, gehört zu den bekanntesten britischen Schriftstellern. Er studierte an den Universitäten in London und Nottingham und unterrichtete zeitweise in den Bereichen Film und Theater sowie amerikanische Literatur. Neben Kriminal- und Jugendromanen veröffentlichte er unter verschiedenen Pseudonymen auch Westernromane. Sein erster Krimi "Lonely Hearts" (1989), der erste Teil einer Reihe, gehört laut der London Times zu den 100 besten Krimis den 20. Jahrhunderts. Harvey erhielt zahlreiche Auszeichnungen, unter anderem den Cartier Diamond Dagger für sein Lebenswerk.

Nothing unusual there, then, just a pretty normal Christmas holiday for DI Resnick and his team. Pretty soon the police have proof that Nancy was kidnapped, and then - as the New Year celebrations wind down - the first tape arrives, and Resnick knows they're dealing with a dangerous psychopath.

Little Gloria Summers' body has been found, hidden inside two plastic bin bags in a disused warehouse. Then Emily Morrison vanishes on a sunny Sunday afternoon. But years of patient police work have taught him a thing or two - including his conviction that those who jump to easy conclusions are often the last ones to solve a crime.

A savage assault with a scalpel leaves Dr Tim Fletcher's body badly slashed in a deserted walkway - the first victim in a series of brutal assaults on hospital staff. As panic grips the city, it's up to Detective Inspector Charlie Resnick to find the killer. Faced with a mass of clues that lead nowhere and a past he cannot forget.

Hardly what two small-time crooks were expecting to find when they broke into TV director Harold Roy's shabby mansion. And as his investigations lead him down the mean streets of the TV industry and an inner-city drugs ring, it's obvious that more than one person is dancing on thin ice.

250 Thai Girls by Age 25, A True Story from South East Asia is a true-to-life adventure that can be relived from beginning to end. The story begins with the allure of travel and the need for new experiences. Sex, drugs, alcohol and debauchery are the name of the game, and the impetus behind this historic modern day journey. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Cambodia, Laos, and the pristine Andaman beaches of Kho Lipe are featured in this bold and daring travel adventure. The author narrowly escapes death at the hands of a knife wielding Cambodian mugger. He is violently attacked by a taxi driver in Bangkok. Held up by the Laos Police for running at a late night roadblock with a teen prostitute. And he narrowly escapes a King Cobra in the jungles of Northern Thailand. This non-fiction story is as authentic, and original as anything in its genre. The names, places, and people from this wild South East Asian sex-capade have not been altered in any way. This book has the potential to spark a new generation of hedonistic travelers looking to better understand themselves, and where to go to make that possible. Once you go Asian, you will never go Caucasian. Join the author on his solo travels while he searches out every nook and cranny during his first year in South East Asia.This book isn't for my mother!

The Life of Robert Bruce, King of Scots: A Poem is a historical work by John Harvey, first published in 1729. The book is a poetic retelling of the life and reign of Robert Bruce, a legendary figure in Scottish history who led his country to independence from English rule in the 14th century. The poem covers Bruce's early life, his struggles against the English, and his eventual victory at the Battle of Bannockburn. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage to Elizabeth de Burgh and his friendship with James Douglas, as well as his spiritual journey and his role as a leader of the Scottish people. Harvey's work is notable for its use of vivid imagery and its evocative portrayal of Bruce's character and motivations. The book was well-received upon its initial publication and has since become a classic of Scottish literature. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Scotland and the life of one of its most iconic figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Bruciad is an epic poem written by John Harvey and published in 1769. The poem is divided into six books and tells the story of the Brucian people, a fictional tribe from ancient Italy. The Brucians are portrayed as a noble and virtuous people who are fiercely independent and devoted to their homeland. The poem follows their struggles against the invading Roman army, led by the famous general Scipio Africanus. The Bruciad is written in a grand and elevated style, with vivid descriptions of battles, heroic deeds, and the natural world. It is also notable for its use of classical mythology and allusions to ancient literature. The poem was well-received in its time and is considered an important example of 18th-century epic poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Mr. Pink: "Why can't we pick out our own color?" Joe: "I tried that once, it don't work. You get four guys fighting over who's gonna be Mr. Black." -Quentin Tarantino, Reservoir Dogs Men's clothes went black in the nineteenth century. Dickens, Ruskin and Baudelaire all asked why it was, in an age of supreme wealth and power, that men wanted to dress as if going to a funeral. The answer is in this history of the color black. Over the last 1000 years there have been successive expansions in the wearing of black-from the Church to the Court, from the Court to the merchant class. Though black as fashion was often smart and elegant, its growth as a cultural marker was fed by several currents in Europe's history-in politics, asceticism, religious warfare. Only in the nineteenth century, however, did black fully come into its own as fashion, the most telling witnesses constantly saw connections between the taste for black and the forms of constraint with which European society regimented itself. Concentrating on the general shift away from color that began around 1800, Harvey traces the transition to black from the court of Burgundy in the 15th century, through 16th-century Venice, 17th-century Spain and the Netherlands. He uses paintings from Van Eyck and Degas to Francis Bacon, religious art, period lithographs, wood engravings, costume books, newsphotos, movie stills and related sources in his compelling study of the meaning of color and clothes. Although in the twentieth century tastes have moved toward new colors, black has retained its authority as well as its associations with strength and cruelty. At the same time black is still smart, and fashion keeps returning to black. It is, perhaps, the color that has come to acquire the greatest, most significant range of meaning in history.

""Glimpses of Both Worlds: Or The Whole Family of Heaven and Earth"" is a book written by John Harvey and published in 1858. The book explores the idea of the connection between heaven and earth, and how both worlds are intertwined. It delves into the concept of the afterlife and the spiritual realm, providing a glimpse into what it might be like. The author draws from various religious and philosophical traditions to present a comprehensive view of the relationship between the two worlds. The book also includes personal anecdotes and stories to illustrate its points. Overall, ""Glimpses of Both Worlds"" offers a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the spiritual realm and its connection to our physical world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A book of reflections, meditations and prayers for Advent and Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter, Ascension and Pentecost. This book began as a birthday gift. For her 50th birthday Ruth asked her family not for material presents, but for gifts of time and experiences. What followed included long talks with her father about the deep stories of their shared spiritual journey. John and Ruth write: 'It has been a privilege to spend time in each other's company around the kitchen table and in a chilly Glasgow study. For us it has been a profound experience. We hope that in sharing a part of this story, it may encourage others on a similar journey of shared gifts and faith.' John Harvey is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland who was part of the experimental Gorbals Group Ministry. He has been a member of the Iona Community since 1964, and has served as Warden of Iona Abbey and as Leader of the Community. Ruth Harvey is the Leader of the Iona Community. Previously she was Director of Place for Hope, a Scottish charity accompanying churches and faith communities through times of challenge, change and conflict. She is a minister in the Church of Scotland and a Quaker. 'This book will welcome you home, with justice, courage, humour and delight.' Padraig O Tuama, former Leader of the Corrymeela Community

There's no such thing as magic. But that doesn't mean we can't use it.Jack Scatter knows that the mysterious force he wields has a technological source, and so does the man who's trying to kill him. But he'll need to tame dragons-both real and psychological-to harness that power to save himself and two worlds.Jack should be in high school, enjoying his junior year. Instead, an apocalyptic event interrupts his summer vacation and leaves Cirrus-the world-sized space station he lives on-without phones, internet, or transportation. Now, he's got a girlfriend who can see the future, an arch-enemy who can control people's thoughts, and a magic wand.Wormholes used to be as common in Jack's world as electrical outlets in ours, until Pieter Reynard discovered a way to destroy all the portal crystals on Earth and Cirrus at once. Now, Pieter has plans to rebuild those crystals and cast himself as the hero of the recovery. But Pieter's crystals have a dark facet, and he'll have unlimited power and control unless Jack and his friends stop him.To do that, Jack will have to explore "magic", create "spells", and overcome his own anxiety in order to use Pieter's talent for manipulation for a better purpose. BLUE SPELL is a YA adventure that blends Science-Fiction and Fantasy

Sir Isaac Newton predicted the world would end before 2090.He was right.Now, the Travellers-people who can 'remember' their own futures-have determined that Earth's final day is just weeks away.Jack Scatter is an ordinary teenager with the normal concerns that come with life in a small farming community: school, his job, and a long-distance relationship with Sarah. Sarah Rogers is smart, ambitious, and wants a role in saving her world's endangered species. But their home towns are on Cirrus, a planet-sized space station, and Newton's prophecy threatens both worlds.When Jack and Sarah uncover a scheme by Pieter Reynard, a Traveller, to bring about his own version of the apocalypse, they're launched on an adventure that spans two worlds. While Jack runs, trying to stay ahead of Pieter's thugs, Sarah uncovers more secrets and becomes a target. But Pieter is not the only Traveller, and not the only one plotting.The final hours of the prophecy are counting down. The Travellers see different versions of the future but agree that Jack and his friends will be at the center of events. Can they save Earth and Cirrus? Just one? Neither? Either way, millions may suffer.Set in the late twenty-first century, BROKEN SKY is a YA science-fiction adventure, the first of a trilogy where magic increasingly replaces technology, and dragons have political ambitions.

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How do you feel about networking? I can help you love it as much as I do.Most people see networking as a necessary evil - something to be endured or even avoided. But there is a minority who really embrace and enjoy networking. Like me, they understand the vast benefits it brings, the extraordinary value it adds to their professional and personal lives and, crucially, they know how to do it well and with ease.In this handy book, I'll show you how you can overcome your reservations and fears about networking, and I'll coach you in all the skills and insider secrets that I've developed over the years. These secrets and skills have helped make networking a vital ingredient in my success, and they can do the same for you, too.So, whether it's entering a room full of strangers that fills you with dread, or the idea of striking up a conversation with someone you've never met that makes you anxious, let me help you. I'll explain how to build a robust networking strategy that can revolutionise finding exciting opportunities, lucrative new clients, and sought-after decision makers. And, by placing networking at the heart of what you do, you'll discover exactly how to make it more rewarding, productive, effective and, yes, even fun!

In the depths of his Cornish hideaway, retired Detective Inspector Frank Elder's solitary life is disturbed by a call from his ex-wife, telling him his seventeen-year-old daughter, Katherine, is running wild, unbalanced by the abduction and rape he feels he should have prevented. Meanwhile, in the heart of London, the takedown of a violent criminal goes badly, and Detective Sergeant Maddy Birch is uneasy about the reasons why, an uneasiness that is compounded when she starts to believe she is being stalked. Maddy and Frank had a brief and clumsy encounter years before. In Ash & Bone their lives connect again when a second phone call persuades Elder out of retirement, only to find that a cold case has a devastating present-day impact.

Retirement has not come easy for Detective Inspector Frank Elder. He's fled to a solitary existence on the Cornish coast, but he can't escape the past. Susan Blacklock would be thirty now. But fourteen years ago she disappeared, and the case has gone unsolved. Not that Elder hadn't had his suspects. And now, with one of them out on parole, Elder is compelled to return to the seaside scene of the crime. Shortly thereafter, pretty Emma Harrison goes missing.Just as Elder's knowledge becomes crucial to the official investigation of this disquieting case, he unwittingly becomes vital to its perpetration. For with cryptic messages on seaside postcards and a few purposefully planted clues, the killer is drawing Elder inexorably into the very heart of the criminal matter. Elder's teenage daughter is already there.In the first in the Frank Elder series, before Ash & Bone and Darkness & Light, John Harvey sets in motion the events from which Elder's family will never recover.

What actions must a boy take to become a man? One might use a razor to clear his first growth of beard, while another could employ it as a weapon -- both actions might be a fitting rite of passage.In these dazzling works of fiction, seventeen masters of crime and suspense explore what it means to be a son, what it means to be a father, what it means to be a man. Spanning continents and decades, the stories are set in interconnected worlds both instantly recognizable and astonishingly believable, from long stretches on a dry Texas highway to a bleak London alley, from the claustrophobic confines of an after-hours backroom poker game to a rundown jazz joint in Manhattan.Amid card sharks, revolvers, and shallow graves, the characters who inhabit these stories strive to discover what is right, what will give them dignity, what will earn them respect. Whether at the age of ten or thirty-five, all will come face-to-face with a situation that will brutally separate the men from the boys.

Selected by Chris Patten in the Sunday Telegraph as 'the novel which shows the best grasp of political life'. 'Tolstoyan . . . a wide-ranging, detailed and sympathetic portrayal of a whole society.' ANTHONY THWAITE, Observer; 'What a treat . . . stylish, politically interesting and immensely readable.' NINA BAWDEN, Daily Telegraph