John Harvey, renomovaný britský autor, je známý především svými detektivními romány s jazzovou tematikou, které se odehrávají v Nottinghamu a sledují osudy inspektora Charlieho Resnicka. Jeho styl je charakteristický propracovanými postavami a atmosférickými popisy. Harvey, který pod různými pseudonymy publikoval přes 90 knih, je také autorem scénářů pro televizi a rozhlas. Jeho první román z řady o Resnickovi byl označen za jeden ze sta nejlepších zločinných románů století, což podtrhuje jeho význam v žánru.
Exploring the concept of magic as a metaphor for human potential, the narrative delves into how individuals harness their abilities to create extraordinary outcomes in their lives. It challenges the notion of magic as purely fantastical, suggesting that true power lies in belief and effort. Through engaging characters and thought-provoking scenarios, the story invites readers to reconsider the boundaries of possibility and the impact of creativity and determination.
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!
The narrative explores Sir Isaac Newton's lesser-known predictions regarding the apocalypse, specifically his belief that the world would conclude before 2090. Delving into the intersection of science and prophecy, the book examines Newton's theories, the historical context of his predictions, and their implications on both his scientific work and societal beliefs. It invites readers to reflect on the relationship between faith, science, and the future, providing a thought-provoking perspective on one of history's greatest minds.
Winner of the David Higham Prize for Fiction, shortlisted for the Hawthornden
Prize and the Yorkshire Post Fiction Prize. 'A prose which is accomplished,
poetic, incisive.' A.S. BYATT.
'This wise and lucid guide to pluralism in economics embodies the values of its cause. Generous, open-minded, fair, accurate and accessible: John Harvey's new book is a fine achievement that every economics major should read.' - James K. Galbraith, The University of Texas at Austin, US John Harvey's accessible book provides a non-technical yet rigorous introduction to various schools of thought in economics. Premised on the idea that economic thinking has been stunted by the almost complete rejection of anything outside the mainstream, the author hopes that this volume will open readers' minds and lead them in new and productive directions. In his exploration of Neoclassical, Marxist, Austrian, Post Keynesian, Institutionalist, New Institutionalist and Feminist schools of thought, unique features of each approach are highlighted, complemented by discussions of methodology, world views, popular themes, and current activities. Accurate and impartial, every chapter covering a heterodox school of thought has been vetted by an acknowledged expert in that field. Though written for use in undergraduate courses, this guide will no doubt offer a great deal to any scholar wishing to gain a fresh perspective and greater understanding of the variety and breadth of current economic thinking.
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
When Stephen Bloodsmith creates a series of images inspired by Rubens' trip to
1629 London, he is finds in a world of suspicion and intrigue. When he
practises deception in his own marriage, falling in love with his model, the
parallels between Bloodsmith's and Rubens' lives become hard to live with and
impossible to ignore.
When his estranged daughter Katherine appears on his doorstep, ex-Detective Frank Elder knows that something is wrong. Katherine has long been troubled, and Elder has always felt powerless to help her. But now she has begun to self-destruct. The breakdown of her affair with a controversial artist has sent her into a tailspin that culminates in murder. And as Elder struggles to protect his daughter and prove her innocence, the terrors of the past threaten them both once more...
This text provides an exploration of black, following our ambiguous relationship with this most 'accursed' of colours throughout cultures worldwide. The book asks whether black is in fact a colour at all, and also describes the use and meaning of black in art, literature, issues of race, advertising, and popular culture.
The final DI Charlie Resnick novel by a bestselling author explores the aftermath of the Miners Strike, where past enmities linger. Resnick, now an inspector, is drawn out of retirement to investigate the murder of a young woman who vanished during the Strike, confronting his tumultuous past in his last case.
