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John Harvey (author)
John Harvey (born 21 December 1938 in London) is a British author of crime fiction most famous for his series of jazz-influenced Charlie Resnick novels, based in the City of Nottingham. Writing career Harvey has published over 100 books under various names, and has worked on scripts for TV and radio. He started writing in the 1970s when he produced a variety of pulp fiction including westerns. He also ran Slow Dancer Press from 1977 to 1999 publishing poetry. His own poetry has been published in a number of chapbooks and two collections, "Ghosts of a Chance" and "Bluer Than This", published by Smith/Doorstop. In 2014 Smith/Doorstop published a New & Selected Poems, "Out of Silence". The first Resnick novel, ''Lonely Hearts'', was published in 1989, and was named by The Times as one of the ''100 Greatest Crime Novels of the Century''. Harvey brought the series to an end in 2014 with ''Darkness, Darkness'', which he dramatised for the stage and which was produced at Nottingham P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ash And Bone
Ash or ashes are the solid remnants of fires. Specifically, ''ash'' refers to all non-aqueous, non-gaseous residues that remain after something burns. In analytical chemistry, to analyse the mineral and metal content of chemical samples, ash is the non-gaseous, non-liquid residue after complete combustion. Ashes as the end product of incomplete combustion are mostly mineral, but usually still contain an amount of combustible organic or other oxidizable residues. The best-known type of ash is wood ash, as a product of wood combustion in campfires, fireplaces, etc. The darker the wood ashes, the higher the content of remaining charcoal from incomplete combustion. The ashes are of different types. Some ashes contain natural compounds that make soil fertile. Others have chemical compounds that can be toxic but may break up in soil from chemical changes and microorganism activity. Like soap, ash is also a disinfecting agent (alkaline). The World Health Organization recommends ash o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cartier Diamond Dagger Winners
Cartier may refer to: People * Cartier (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * Cartier Martin (born 1984), American basketball player Places * Cartier Island, an island north-west of Australia that is part of Australia's Northern Territory * Rural Municipality of Cartier, Manitoba * Cartier, Ontario, a small town in Northern Ontario * Cartier (electoral district), Quebec * Mount Cartier, a mountain in British Columbia Transportation * Cartier Railway, Quebec, Canada * Cartier station (Montreal Metro), a subway station in Laval, Quebec, Canada * Cartier station (Ontario), a train station in Cartier, Ontario, Canada * De Cartier (Charleroi Metro), a subway station in Charleroi, Belgium Other uses * Cartier (jeweler), a French jewellery and watch manufacturer * Cartier Field, Indiana * Cartier (typeface) ** Cartier Book * HMCS ''Cartier'', a surveying ship * "Cartier", a song by Bazzi from the album '' Cosmic'' See also * Port-Cartier, Quebec * Cartier R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1938 Births
Events January * January 1 ** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the authoritarian regime. ** state-owned enterprise, State-owned railway networks are created by merger, in France (SNCF) and the Netherlands (Nederlandse Spoorwegen – NS). * January 20 – King Farouk of Egypt marries Safinaz Zulficar, who becomes Farida of Egypt, Queen Farida, in Cairo. * January 27 – The Honeymoon Bridge (Niagara Falls), Honeymoon Bridge at Niagara Falls, New York, collapses as a result of an ice jam. February * February 4 ** Adolf Hitler abolishes the War Ministry and creates the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces), giving him direct control of the German military. In addition, he dismisses political and military leaders considered unsympathetic to his philosophy or policies. Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alumni Of The University Of Nottingham
A list of people related to the University of Nottingham or to its predecessor, University College, Nottingham. Office holders Chancellors * John Boot, 2nd Baron Trent (1949 - 1954) * William Cavendish-Bentinck, 7th Duke of Portland (1954 - 1971) * Sir Francis Hill (1971 - 1978) * Sir Gordon Hobday (1978 - 1993) * Ronald Dearing, Baron Dearing (1993 - 2000) * Fujia Yang (2000 - 2012) * Sir Andrew Witty (2013–2017) * Baroness Young of Hornsey (2020–present) Vice-Chancellors * Bertrand Hallward (1948 - 1965) * Frederick Dainton, Baron Dainton (1965 - 1970) * John Butterfield, Baron Butterfield (1971 - 1975) * Basil Weedon (1976 - 1988) * Sir Colin Campbell (1988 - 2008) * Sir David Greenaway (2008 - September 2017) * Shearer West (October 2017 – present) Notable alumni Academia * Bob Boucher – Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield * Arthur Carty – National Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada * Sir Bernard Crossland – President of the Inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award
The Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award is one of the UK's top crime-fiction awards, sponsored by Theakston's Old Peculier. It is awarded annually at Harrogate Harrogate ( ) is a spa town and the administrative centre of the Borough of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town is a tourist destination and its visitor attractions include its spa w ... Crime Writing Festival in the UK, held every July, as part of the Harrogate International Festivals. The winner receives £3000 and a small hand-carved oak beer cask carved by one of Britain's last coopers. Novels eligible are those crime novels published in paperback any time during the previous year. Voting is by the public with decisions of a jury-panel also taken into account, a fact not-much publicised by the award organisers, who are keen to emphasize the public-voting aspect of the award. Recipients References {{DEFAULTSORT:Theakston's Old Pec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cartier Diamond Dagger
The Diamond Dagger is an award given by the Crime Writers' Association of the United Kingdom to authors who have made an outstanding lifetime's contribution to the genre. Winners * 1986 – Eric Ambler * 1987 – P. D. James * 1988 – John le Carré * 1989 – Dick Francis * 1990 – Julian Symons * 1991 – Ruth Rendell * 1992 – Leslie Charteris * 1993 – Ellis Peters * 1994 – Michael Gilbert * 1995 – Reginald Hill * 1996 – H. R. F. Keating * 1997 – Colin Dexter * 1998 – Ed McBain * 1999 – Margaret Yorke * 2000 – Peter Lovesey * 2001 – Lionel Davidson * 2002 – Sara Paretsky * 2003 – Robert Barnard * 2004 – Lawrence Block * 2005 – Ian Rankin * 2006 – Elmore Leonard * 2007 – John Harvey * 2008 – Sue Grafton * 2009 – Andrew Taylor * 2010 – Val McDermid * 2011 – Lindsey Davis * 2012 – Frederick Forsyth *2013 – Lee Child * 2014 – Simon Brett * 2015 – Catherine Aird * 2016 – Peter James * 2017 – Ann Cleeves * 2018 – Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Award (for Crime Novels)
The Barry Award is a crime literary prize awarded annually since 1997 by the editors of ''Deadly Pleasures'', an American quarterly publication for crime fiction readers. From 2007 to 2009 the award was jointly presented with the publication ''Mystery News''. The prize is named after Barry Gardner, an American critic. Note that the "British Crime Novel" in this context is best crime fiction novel first published in English in the United Kingdom and does not reflect the author's nationality. __NOTOC__ Winners 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s References {{Reflist Mystery and detective fiction awards American literary awards Awards established in 1997 1997 establishments in the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Prix Du Roman Noir Étranger
Grand may refer to: People with the name * Grand (surname) * Grand L. Bush (born 1955), American actor * Grand Mixer DXT, American turntablist * Grand Puba (born 1966), American rapper Places * Grand, Oklahoma * Grand, Vosges, village and commune in France with Gallo-Roman amphitheatre * Grand Concourse (other), several places * Grand County (other), several places * Grand Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone * Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, a parkway system in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States * Le Grand, California, census-designated place * Grand Staircase, a place in the US. Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Grand'' (Erin McKeown album), 2003 * ''Grand'' (Matt and Kim album), 2009 * ''Grand'' (magazine), a lifestyle magazine related to related to grandparents * ''Grand'' (TV series), American sitcom, 1990 * Grand piano, musical instrument * Grand Production, Serbian record label company * The Grand Tour, a new British automobile show Oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherlock Award For Best British Detective, Charlie Resnick
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Dagger In The Library
The Dagger in the Library (Golden Handcuffs in 1992–1994) is an annual award given by the British Crime Writers' Association to a particular "living author who has given the most pleasure to readers". Yearly shortlists are drawn up of the ten authors most nominated, online, by readers, and the final decision is made by a panel of librarians. It was sponsored by Random House until 2015. Winners 2020s * 2021 – Peter May * 2020 – Christopher Brookmyre 2010s * 2019 – Kate Ellis *2018 – Martin Edwards *2017 – Mari Hannah * 2016 – Elly Griffiths * 2015 – Christopher Fowler * 2014 – Sharon Bolton * 2013 – Belinda Bauer * 2012 – Steve Mosby * 2011 – Mo Hayder * 2010 – Ariana Franklin 2000s *2009 – Colin Cotterill *2008 – Craig Russell *2007 – Stuart MacBride *2006 – Jim Kelly *2005 – Jake Arnott *2004 – Alexander McCall Smith *2003 – Stephen Booth *2002 – Peter Robinson *2000 – 2001 – in abeyance 1990s *1997 – 1999 – in abeyan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
