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John Harvey

    John Harvey est un auteur britannique acclamé, principalement reconnu pour sa fiction policière d'influence jazz mettant en scène le détective Charlie Resnick, dans le cadre de Nottingham. Son style narratif se distingue par un riche développement de personnages et une atmosphère évocatrice. Au-delà de ses romans acclamés, Harvey possède une œuvre prolifique, comprenant plus de quatre-vingt-dix livres sous divers pseudonymes, et a contribué à des scénarios pour la télévision et la radio. Le premier roman de Resnick a été salué comme l'une des plus grandes histoires policières du siècle, solidifiant ainsi sa contribution significative au genre.

    Wasted Years
    Living Proof
    Pax
    Contending Perspectives in Economics
    Wasted years. Living proof
    Last Rites
    • Last Rites

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,5(8)Évaluer

      Lorraine Preston's brother, Michael, was sent down for life for the murder of their father - and now he's being allowed out for their mother's funeral. A hardened criminal, Michael Preston is the last person Resnick wants back on his patch, even if it's only for a matter of hours.

      Last Rites
    • Contending Perspectives in Economics

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      '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.

      Contending Perspectives in Economics
    • 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.

      Pax
    • When a man is found in the middle of Alfreton Road in the early hours one Sunday morning, stark naked and bleeding heavily from a chest wound, he is the latest in a series of viscous attacks on men.

      Living Proof
    • A series of brutal robberies takes Detective Inspector Charlie Resnick back ten years.

      Wasted Years
    • Blue Spell

      • 324pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,0(2)Évaluer

      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.

      Blue Spell
    • Still Water

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,0(4)Évaluer

      The battered body of a young woman is found floating in the still water of an inner-city canal. Police suspect a serial killer, which makes it a case for the newly formed Serious Crime Squad. Arguing that her friend was the victim of domestic abuse, not the target of some anonymous killer, Hannah persuades Charlie to take on the case.

      Still Water
    • The Story of Black

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,5(2)Évaluer

      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 Story of Black