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Adam Roberts (British Writer), Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts may refer to: * Adam Roberts (scholar) (born 1940), British scholar of international relations * Adam Roberts (British writer) (born 1965), British academic, critic and novelist * Adam Roberts (born 1979), American food writer and humorist who blogs under the pseudonym Amateur Gourmet The Amateur Gourmet, or Adam Roberts, is an American food and humor writer who resides in Los Angeles, California. Roberts, born in 1979, startehis food blogwhile a frustrated law student in Atlanta in 2004. Roberts moved to New York in 2005, and ... * Adam Roberts (footballer) (born 1991), English professional footballer * Adam Roberts (motorcyclist) (born 1984), Canadian motorcycle racer {{hndis, Roberts, Adam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Roberts (scholar)
Sir Adam Roberts (born 29 August 1940) is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford, a senior research fellow in Oxford University's Department of Politics and International Relations, and an emeritus fellow of Balliol College, Oxford. Background Roberts was born in Penrith, Cumbria, the son of the poet and teacher Michael Roberts and the writer and editor Janet Adam Smith. He went to Westminster School, London, 1953–8. He studied Modern History at the University of Oxford (Magdalen College), 1959–62, winning the Stanhope essay prize, 1961. Career Assistant Editor, ''Peace News'', London, 1962–5. Noel Buxton Student in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), 1965–8. Lecturer in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, 1968–81. Alastair Buchan Reader in International Relations at University of Oxford, 1981–6. Montague Burton Professor of International Rela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Roberts (British Writer)
Adam Charles Roberts (born 30 June 1965) is a British science fiction and fantasy novelist. In 2018 he was elected vice-president of the H.G. Wells Society. Career He has a degree in English from the University of Aberdeen and a PhD from Cambridge University on Robert Browning and the Classics. He teaches English literature and creative writing at Royal Holloway, University of London. Adam Roberts has been nominated three times for the Arthur C. Clarke Award: in 2001 for his debut novel, ''Salt'', in 2007 for '' Gradisil'' and in 2010 for '' Yellow Blue Tibia''. He won both the 2012 BSFA Award for Best Novel, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, for ''Jack Glass''. It was further shortlisted for The Kitschies Red Tentacle award. His short story "Tollund" was nominated for the 2014 Sidewise Award. On his website, Roberts states that an ongoing project of his is to write a short story in every science fiction sub-genre. Roberts' science fiction has been compared to Lionel F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amateur Gourmet
The Amateur Gourmet, or Adam Roberts, is an American food and humor writer who resides in Los Angeles, California. Roberts, born in 1979, startehis food blogwhile a frustrated law student in Atlanta in 2004. Roberts moved to New York in 2005, and published a book based on his blog in 2007. The blog depends largely on Roberts' own public persona—the ''Boston Globe'' describes him as "skinny and nebbishy, with a nasally musical theater voice that would fit perfectly on NPR's ''This American Life''"—and combines irreverent accounts of Roberts' own cooking attempts with foodie essays and restaurant reviews. There are also short videos intended to be humorous, such as "Great Moments in Musical Theater Featuring Eggs." Roberts' roommates, friends, and romantic interests were regular characters from early on, but his eccentric family has been featured most prominently, including his celebrity-photographing parents from Boca Raton, Florida. Roberts has also been the Food Network's o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Roberts (footballer)
Adam Roberts (born 30 December 1991) is an English footballer playing as a midfielder for Leek Town. Career He made his debut for Macclesfield in the Football League Two game against Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on 30 April 2011, which ended in a 4–2 win for Town. He came on as a late substitute for Colin Daniel. In November 2010 he joined Northwich Victoria {{Infobox UK place , static_image_name = Northwich - Town Bridge.jpg , static_image_caption = Town Bridge, the River Weaver and the spire of Holy Trinity Church , official_name = Northwich , country ... on a month's loan although his playing time at the club was limited postponements and then an injury. He rejoined the club for a second spell in February 2011. In March 2012 he joined Leek Town on loan, and scored on his club debut against Romulus. In May 2012, Roberts was released by Macclesfield due to the expiry of his contract. In November 2012, he re-joined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |