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Race Against Time
Race Against Time may refer to: Books *Race Against Time (Lewis book), ''Race Against Time'' (Lewis book), a 2005 book about AIDS in Africa by Stephen Lewis *Race Against Time (Nancy Drew), ''Race Against Time'' (Nancy Drew), a Nancy Drew book * ''Race Against Time'', a 1973 science fiction Piers Anthony bibliography, book by Piers Anthony * ''Race Against Time'', a 1987 book by Jim Eyre & John Frankland on the formation and history of the Cave Rescue Organisation Film * ''Race Against Time'', a 2000 Eric Roberts filmography, TV movie starring Eric Roberts *''Ben 10: Race Against Time'', a 2007 ''Ben 10'' movie Music *Race Against Time (band), an English heavy metal band *Race Against Time (album), ''Race Against Time'' (album), a 2009 album by Wiley *''Race Against Time: The Complete Clay Recordings'', a 2007 compilation album by Charged GBH *"Race Against Time", a 1985 song by The Exploited from the album ''Horror Epics'' *"Race Against Time", a 1987 song by U2 from the albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race Against Time (Lewis Book)
''Race Against Time: Searching for Hope in AIDS-Ravaged Africa'' is a non-fiction book written by Stephen Lewis for the Massey Lectures. Lewis wrote it in early to mid-2005 and House of Anansi Press released it as a corresponding lecture series began in October 2005. Each of the book's chapters were delivered as a different lecture in a different Canadian city, beginning in Vancouver on October 18 and ending in Toronto on October 28. The speeches were aired on CBC Radio One between November 7 and 11. The author and orator, Stephen Lewis, was at that time the United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa and former Canadian ambassadors to the United Nations, Canadian ambassador to the United Nations. Although he wrote the book and lectures in his role as a concerned Canadian citizen, his criticism of the United Nations (UN), international organizations, and other diplomats, including naming specific people, was called undiplomatic and led several reviewers to speculate whether ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race Against Time (Nancy Drew)
''Race Against Time'' is the 66th novel in the Nancy Drew mystery series by Carolyn Keene. It was published by Wanderer Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster in 1982. at WorldCat It has 20 chapters and over 200 pages. Plot summary In ''Race Against Time'',Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew is a fictional character appearing in several mystery book series, movies, and a TV show as a teenage amateur sleuth. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Crea ... is a "movie star." Ned's college film club is making a spooky vampire movie set in an old deserted mansion — and Nancy is the star! The popula ...
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Piers Anthony Bibliography
This is a list of works by Piers Anthony. Fiction Novels ''Aton''/''Worlds of Chthon'' series The series is continued by Charles Platt with Anthony's permission. # '' Chthon'' (1967) Anthony's first published novel; nominated for the Hugo and Nebula Awards # ''Phthor'' (1975) ''Battle Circle'' series # ''Sos the Rope'' (1968) # ''Var the Stick'' (1972) # ''Neq the Sword'' (1975) Books 1–3 were omnibused as ''Battle Circle'' (1978). ''Of Man and Manta'' series Source:Published bMundania Press/ref> # ''Omnivore'' (1968) # ''Orn'' (1970) # ''0X'' (1976) Note: title is commonly listed as ''OX'' ("oh-ex"), but should be ''0X'' (Arabic zero·Roman ten). (Chapter 16: I am speaking for 0X,' the computer said. 'This is the code designation Zero X, or Arabic numeral nothing multiplied by the Roman numeral ten) Books 1–3 were collected as ''Of Man and Manta'' (1986). ''Jason Striker'' series (with Roberto Fuentes) # ''Kiai!'' (1974) # ''Mistress of Death'' (1974) # ''Bamboo Blood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cave Rescue Organisation
The Cave Rescue Organisation (CRO) is a voluntary body based in the caving area of the Yorkshire Dales in northern England. Founded in 1935, it is the first cave rescue agency in the world. Although it is staffed by volunteers and funded by donations, it is integrated into the emergency services and will be called out if the police are notified that there has been a caving incident. CRO often doubles as local mountain rescue and frequently rescues livestock which have become stuck in caves or on crags. In 1986 team member Dave Anderson was drowned in Rowten Pot whilst attending an incident. CRO publishes an annual incident report. See also *British Cave Rescue Council *Cave Diving Group *Caving in the United Kingdom Recreational caving in the United Kingdom dates back to the mid-19th century. The four major caving areas of the United Kingdom are North Yorkshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and the Mendips. Minor areas include Devon, North Wales, and the Scottish ... Further read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Roberts Filmography
Eric Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor. His career began with ''King of the Gypsies'' (1978), earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor Debut. He earned both a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in '' Runaway Train'' (1985). Through the 1990s and 2000s, he maintained dramatic film and TV film roles while appearing in TV series. His TV work includes playing the Master in the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie, three seasons with the sitcom ''Less than Perfect'' and a recurring role on the NBC drama ''Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...''. His sisters Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan, and daughter Emma Roberts, also have acting careers. To date, Roberts has made appearances in over 700 different produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race Against Time
Race Against Time may refer to: Books * ''Race Against Time'' (Lewis book), a 2005 book about AIDS in Africa by Stephen Lewis * ''Race Against Time'' (Nancy Drew), a Nancy Drew book * ''Race Against Time'', a 1973 science fiction book by Piers Anthony * ''Race Against Time'', a 1987 book by Jim Eyre & John Frankland on the formation and history of the Cave Rescue Organisation Film * ''Race Against Time'', a 2000 TV movie starring Eric Roberts *'' Ben 10: Race Against Time'', a 2007 ''Ben 10'' movie Music * Race Against Time (band), an English heavy metal band * ''Race Against Time'' (album), a 2009 album by Wiley *''Race Against Time: The Complete Clay Recordings'', a 2007 compilation album by Charged GBH *"Race Against Time", a 1985 song by The Exploited from the album '' Horror Epics'' *"Race Against Time", a 1987 song by U2 from the album The Joshua Tree, B-side to " Where the Streets Have No Name" *"Race Against Time", a song by Ja Rule on his 1999 album '' Venni Vetti Vecc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race Against Time (band)
Race Against Time were an English heavy metal band from Derbyshire, formed in 1978 along with Paralex and Radium, who referred to themselves as the 'East Midlands Bands Cooperative'. These bands shared equipment and organised concerts, helping Nottingham to become a hotbed of activity during the new wave of British heavy metal. They were progressive but with a heavy, doom influenced sound and were regarded as very professional musicians. They wore a kind of proto-corpsepaint with black clothing. Biography Race Against Time initially formed in 1978 between Chesterfield and Matlock, England. Al Short had played in two bands simultaneously, called Captain Hippo and Heavy Water. He noticed an advert in a music shop window placed by Dave Halliday, whose previous band Skint had recently broken up. Initially they were a four piece, with Halliday on guitar, but as more songs were written he slowly took over on vocals and the band became a three piece. They tried a number of drummer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Race Against Time (album)
''Race Against Time'' is the sixth studio album released by English grime artist Wiley on Eskibeat Recordings on 8 June 2009. It is in contrast to his previous album released, ''See Clear Now'' (2008), a pop rap and electronic album that featured numerous top 40 hits. It includes the single " Too Many Man" featuring Boy Better Know, also featured on Skepta's own album ''Microphone Champion ''Microphone Champion'' is the second studio album by English grime MC Skepta, released on 1 June 2009. It includes the single "Too Many Man" featuring Boy Better Know, also featured on Wiley's own album, '' Race Against Time'', and Shorty's " ...'' (2009). Track listing References 2009 albums Wiley (musician) albums {{2009-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charged GBH
GBH (originally known as Charged GBH) are an English punk rock band which was formed in 1978 by vocalist Colin Abrahall, guitarist Colin "Jock" Blyth, bassist Sean McCarthy (replaced by Ross Lomas after two years) and drummer Andy "Wilf" Williams. Background GBH were early pioneers of British street punk, often nicknamed " UK82", along with Discharge, Broken Bones, The Exploited, and The Varukers. GBH have gone on to influence several punk rock musicians, but their influence has been especially far-reaching in metal, including the early Bathory albums, Hellhammer/ Celtic Frost, Exodus and each of the "big four of thrash metal" ( Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax). Metallica frontman James Hetfield has repeatedly expressed his enthusiasm for GBH and said such bands were the beginning of thrash to him. Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM has said he listened to second-wave punk bands before starting his own band, mentioning GBH as an example. GBH have also influenced 1990s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Epics
''Horror Epics'' is the fourth studio album by Scottish punk rock band The Exploited, released in 1985. It was reissued on Captain Oi! Records in 2004. Track listing All tracks written by Wattie Buchan and Wayne Tyas, unless otherwise stated Side one #"Horror Epics" – 5:04 #"Don't Forget the Chaos" (Buchan) – 3:05 #"Law and Order" – 2:52 #"I Hate You" (Buchan) – 1:38 #"No More Idols" – 4:55 #"Maggie" – 2:35 Side two #"Dangerous Visions" – 3:35 #"Down Below" – 4:18 #"Treat You Like Shit" – 3:38 #"Forty Odd Years Ago" – 2:56 #"My Life" – 5:39 CD reissue bonus tracks #"Race Against Time" - 4:21 #"Propaganda" - 2:26 Personnel ;The Exploited *Wattie Buchan Walter David "Wattie" Buchan (born 24 July 1957) is a Scottish punk rock musician. He is the lead vocalist for the punk rock band Early life Buchan was born in Edinburgh on 24 July 1957. He served in the British Army as a soldier prior to jo ... – vocals *Karl Morris- guitar *Wayne Tyas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where The Streets Have No Name
"Where the Streets Have No Name" is a song by Irish rock music, rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1987 album ''The Joshua Tree'' and was released as the album's third single (music), single in August 1987. The song's hook (music), hook is a repeating guitar arpeggio using a Delay (audio effect), delay effect, played during the song's introduction and again at the end. Lead vocalist Bono wrote the lyrics in response to the notion that it is possible to identify a person's religion and income based on the street on which they lived, particularly in Belfast. During the band's difficulties recording the song, record producer, producer Brian Eno considered erasing the song's tapes to have them start from scratch. "Where the Streets Have No Name" was praised by critics and became a commercial success, peaking at number thirteen in the US, number fourteen in Canada, number ten in the Netherlands, and number four in the United Kingdom. The song has remained a staple of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venni Vetti Vecci
''Venni Vetti Vecci'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Ja Rule. It was released on June 1, 1999, by Def Jam Recordings and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records. It was the first album to be released on Murder Inc. Production was mostly handled by Irv Gotti (who also executive produced the album), with additional work provided by Lil Rob, Ty Fyffe, Erick Sermon and Self Service. The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z, DMX, Case, Memphis Bleek, Black Child, Ronald Isley and Erick Sermon, among others. The album title alludes to the Latin phrase "veni, vidi, vici", meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered". Venni Vetti Vecci was released on June 1, 1999, debuting at number 3 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and selling 184,000 copies in its first week. The album was supported by one successful single, "Holla Holla", peaking at number 35 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. Background In 1995, Ja Rule was one of the first artists to be featuring on Mic Geronimo's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
