Most Popular Books by John Hart

"A rich, absorbing, and illuminating account of one of the longest and most fiercely-contested conservation battles in U.S. history--and that rare one (especially in these times) with a happy ending."--Marc Reisner, author of Cadillac Desert "This book is a must-read, not just for the singular lake and its surroundings, but for other Mono Lakes to come."--Galen Rowell "The battle to save Mono Lake is more than a fight to save a lake. It''s really about the struggle to establish a new morality that would put humans and their environment on a compatible path. A path that allows for human development and the maintenance of our natural heritage."--John Garamendi, Deputy Secretary of the Interior "In this comprehensive account, John Hart chronicles the perennial challenge to conserve our natural resources while maintaining quality of life in a rapidly growing and changing world. It is a delicate balance--and this engaging analysis sheds new light on this complex issue."--Richard J. Riordan, Mayor of Los Angeles "The Future of the American West will depend on resolving the false conflict between economic development and environmental protection. This book tells the history of Mono Lake, where environmental concerns played a decisive role in reallocating California water, and gives us hope that these goals are not incompatible."--Bill Bradley, United States Senator

Share the personal stories of gay and lesbian couples who immigrated to Australia!This fascinating book examines the Australian government’s innovative immigration program for same-sex couples. Covering the time from the early 1980s to 2000, Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration: Together Forever? offers a powerful glimpse into the gains and costs of immigration. Its twenty-year span offers insight into both immediate and long-term implications of this policy.Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration intertwines the personal stories of gay and lesbian immigrants, including the author, with thoughtful, detailed political analysis. This groundbreaking book analyzes the Australian government’s reasons for recognizing the validity of same-sex couples. It also scrutinizes the emotional and social implications of government policies for these couples.Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration explores the issues immigrant same-sex couples faced, including: HIV/AIDS proving homosexuality migration stress dealing with bureaucracy financial dependency success and failure in relationshipsStories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration will be of interest to political scientists, historians of gay and lesbian culture, policymakers seeking to change immigration laws, and anyone interested in this aspect of gay and lesbian relationships.

"Legacy" is a celebration of 50 extraordinary environmental elders who have worked to preserve the incomparable wild lands and open spaces of the San Francisco Bay Area. Photos.

"Great hymns belong to the ages. They are timeless, and always new stories are being associated with them. But this collection of stories does not range over the centuries; it comes from our own century almost entirely. The hymns are mostly old; but the stories are new." -- from introduction, page 9.

The Art of the Storyboard shows beginners how to conceptualize and render the drawings that will communicate continuity to the cinematographer, set designer, and special effects supervisor, or to create the skeletal outline around which an animated program is developed. Using sketches of shots from classic films, from silents to the present, The Art of the Storyboard covers the history and evolution of this craft and discusses the essentials of translating one''s vision onto paper, from the rough sketch to the finished storyboard. Over 100 illustrations from the author''s and other storyboard artists'' work illuminate the text throughout. Exercises at the end of each chapter help students to develop essential drawing and visualizing skills. The Art of the Storyboard teaches basic drawing techniques and illustrates the use of perspective, light and shade, and depth of field needed in order to render the human figure in motion. In this book students are introduced to essential components of storyboarding, such as framing, placement of figures, and use of camera angles

"In his book [John Hart] takes eleven famous ballets from the Royal Ballet repertoire [...] tells us about the history of the production, and then gives the story of the ballet both in words and by means of a selection of his photographs of the performance. He also includes photographs and biographical sketches of the choreographers"--Jacket copy.

With the implementation of the 2000 Q-MC specification, an incentive is provided to produce an optimized gradation to improve placement characteristics. Also, specifications for slip-formed barrier rail have changed to require an optimized gradation. Generally, these optimized gradations have been achieved by blending an intermediate aggregate with the coarse and fine aggregate. The demand for this intermediate aggregate has been satisfied by using crushed limestone chips developed from the crushing of the parent concrete stone. The availability, cost, and physical limitations of crushed limestone chips can be a concern. A viable option in addressing these concerns is the use of gravel as the intermediate aggregate. Unfortunately, gravels of Class 31 durability are limited to a small geographic area in Mississippi river sands north of the Rock River. Class 3 or Class 2 durability gravels are more widely available across the state. The durability classification of gravels is based on the amount and quality of the carbonate fraction of the material. At present, no service histories or research exists to assess the impact of using Class 3 or 2 durability gravels would have on the long-term durability of Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement requiring Class 31 aggregate.

Whether you are a beginning photographer or a budding professional, you will find techniques to help in your photographic endeavors.

A work of historical fiction based on the life of Bill Peyto, an outdoorsman and adventurer in the Canadian Rockies near Banff, Alberta, Canada.

VENCEDOR DO PRÊMIO EDGAR DE MELHOR ROMANCE Um ano após o desaparecimento de sua irmã gêmea Alyssa, Johnny Merrimon, de 13 anos, ainda acredita que ela esteja viva. O problema é que ele parece ser o único a acreditar nisso. O pai, sentindo-se culpado pelo que aconteceu, abandona a família, enquanto a mãe do menino cai numa depressão profunda que piora ainda mais quando ela passa a usar drogas. O detetive Hunt, responsável pelo caso, assiste a tudo de longe, preocupado e sentindo-se impotente. Mas Johnny está certo de que a irmã ainda vive e fará de tudo para encontrá-la, nem que para isso tenha de procurar em cada rua e vasculhar cada casa suspeita. Quando uma segunda menina é raptada e um homem à beira da morte afirma ter encontrado novas pistas, que Johnny acredita estarem relacionadas à irmã, o inesperado pode acontecer.

John Hart jako jediný v historii obdržel 2 x za sebou ocenění E. A. Poea Award (ocenění od profesionálních autorů detektivek ve Spojených státech) Za severokarolínským městečkem Iron Mountain stojí sirotčinec, jemuž se říká Železný dům. Žijí v něm dva nalezenci, podle všeho bratři. O rok starší Michael je silná osobnost a je ochráncem mladšího Juliana, který je permanentní obětí šikany ze strany starších chlapců. Po devíti letech dochází za dramatických okolností k jejich rozloučení. Juliana adoptuje senátor Spojených států a Michael ve stejný den ze sirotčince uprchne. Julian se vypracuje v úspěšného spisovatele dětských knih, ale ohrožuje ho duševní choroba. Michael je zabijákem ve zločinecké organizaci. Když se zamiluje do dívky Eleny, chce skončit se svou gangsterskou minulostí. To se ale organizaci nelíbí a usiluje jemu i Eleně o život. K dramatickým událostem dochází i na obrovské senátorově usedlosti. Před Michaelem stojí boj za záchranu nemocného Juliana podezřelého z několika vražd a Eleny unesené sadistickým Michaelovým gangsterským kolegou Jimmym. Johna Harta již známe jako autora drsných thrillerů. Ve Vyšehradu vyšla jeho kniha Tíha nenávisti, za kterou obdržel překladatel Jindřich Manďák Výroční cenu Vyšehradu za rok 2016. Nelítostné, překvapivé a strhující čtení. Thrillerem Železný dům se John Hart zařadil na samotnou špičku autorů tohoto žánru. Vince Flynn, spisovatel Pokud hledáte sugestivní thriller, který vám zaleze pod kůži, sáhněte po Johnu Hartovi. Patricia Cornwell, spisovatelka Silná témata a působivé Hartovo vypravěčství, to je tajemství čtenářského úspěchu a obliby jeho děl. Publisher’s Weekly Pokud máte rádi romány, které musíte číst dlouho do noci, i když dobře víte, že byste měli spát, máte v rukou přesně tu pravou knihu. J. Stroh, Amazon

En gammel mann skal dø. Når han er borte, vil Michael være fritt vilt. Og kvinnen som bærer hans barn, vil føre jegerne til ham. Ved guttehjemmet Iron House får to foreldreløse brødre lære at livet er noe man må slåss for. Skjøre, lille Julian overlever bare fordi storebroren Michael er fryktløs nok til å beskytte ham og ofre seg når et brutalt drap ryster institusjonen. På rømmen i New York tas Michael inn i varmen av en beryktet mafiaboss, og blir etter hvert så fryktet på gaten at han sjelden trenger å ty til våpen for å sette seg i respekt. Men etter to tiår i brutalitetens og voldens tjeneste, treffer han Elena. Drømmen om en ny begynnelse, et familieliv som han selv og Julian aldri fikk oppleve, oppfattes imidlertid som et svik av mafiaens nye overhode, og nok en gang må Michael flykte for å beskytte sine nærmeste. Denne gangen bringer flukten ham tilbake til fortiden – til gjenforening med Julian, men også til en verden av hensynsløst politisk maktspill, svimlende grådighet og livsfarlige ambisjoner. Til den brutale arven fra Iron House. En kraftprestasjon av en fortelling om makt og hevn, tap og mot – og barndommen som ingen kan flykte fra. «Imponerende!» – Publishers Weekly «Fremragende!» – Associated Press «Ekstremt spennende!» – Entertainment Weekly

Au foyer pour garçons d’Iron Mountain, il n’y avait que du temps. Du temps à tuer, le temps pour deux jeunes orphelins d’apprendre que la vie ne se gagne pas sans combat. Julian ne survit que grâce au courage de Michael, son grand frère, farouchement protecteur. Lorsqu’il s’enfuit de l’orphelinat, Michael gravit les échelons dans la grande famille du crime organisé de New York. Deux décennies plus tard, il est désormais un prince de la rue tellement redouté qu’il n’a même plus à tuer pour se faire respecter. Mais la vie qu’il s’est construite à force de lutter se délite lorsqu’il rencontre la belle et innocente Elena, qui l’initie au pouvoir de l’amour. Avec elle, il veut repartir de zéro, il tient enfin la chance de fonder une famille telle que Julian et lui n’en ont jamais eue. Mais ce n’est pas lui tire les ficelles. Si Michael a obtenu la bénédiction de son chef pour changer de vie, celui-ci est mourant, et son fils a l’intention de faire payer à Michael ce qu’il considère comme une trahison. Pour mieux protéger la femme qu’il aime et qui ne sait rien de son passé criminel, Michael tente d’éloigner Elena du danger qu’il a amené jusque devant sa porte. Ils se réfugient en Caroline du Nord, où vit à présent son frère perdu il y a si longtemps. Là, une tourmente de mystères et de violences emportera inexorablement Michael vers le lieu qu’il a fui toute sa vie durant : la Maison de fer. Voici le quatrième roman de John Hart, un thriller haletant qui prend aux tripes et qu’aucun lecteur ne sera près d’oublier. Traduit de l’anglais par Valérie Rosier

Quand on retrouve le corps de son père, Ezra, tué de deux balles dans la tête, Work se retrouve plongé dans les conflits de son passé. Nombreuses sont les personnes qui avaient des raisons d’en vouloir à l’homme dur et secret qu’était Ezra. Á commencer par Jean, sa propre fille et la sœur de Work. Afin de protéger sa sœur, Work tente de faire disparaître l’arme du crime et se retrouve accusé du meurtre. Pour prouver son innocence, et peut-être celle de sa sœur, Work doit fouiller dans les secrets et les mensonges de son père, et revenir sur ses propres erreurs. Avec Le Roi des mensonges, John Hart fait une entrée remarquée sur la scène littéraire. Ce premier roman, resté durant plusieurs mois sur la liste des best-sellers du New York Times, a été sélectionné sur de nombreuses listes de prix : Edgar Award, Macavity Thriller Award, Barry Award du premier roman, Anthony Award du premier roman. Le Roi des mensonges a remporté le Gunshoe Award du premier roman. Traduit de l’anglais (Etats-Unis) par Philippe Rouard

Ein Junge wartet mit einer Waffe auf den Mann, der seine Mutter getötet hat. Eine Polizistin, die in Schwierigkeiten steckt, wird nach einer brutalen Schießerei mit ihrer Vergangenheit konfrontiert. Nach dreizehn Jahren im Gefängnis wird ein Polizist in die Freiheit entlassen - doch für wie lange? John Hart beschreibt eine Stadt am Abgrund. Ihre Einwohner scheinen alle auf der Straße der Verdammnis unterwegs zu sein. Voller Geheimnisse, Verrat und nervenzerfetzender Spannung: Mit seinem neuen Buch beweist John Hart, dass er ein Meister des Thrillers aus den Südstaaten der USA ist. Ausgezeichnet mit dem renommierten Edgar-Allan-Poe-Award für „Der dunkle Fluss” und „Das letzte Kind”.

Vor 5 Jahren hat Adam Chase - des Mordes angeklagt, freigesprochen und dennoch von allen beschuldigt - die elterliche Farm in North Carolina verlassen. Jetzt ist er zurückgekehrt und wenig später geschieht erneut ein Mord.

Er sucht verzweifelt seine Schwester. Er entdeckt die grausamen Verbrechen einer ganzen Stadt. Er ist völlig auf sich allein gestellt. ER IST ERST 13. Es ist ein Jahr vergangen, seit die 12-jährige Alyssa verschwunden ist. Ihr Zwillingsbruder Johnny hat sich nie einsamer gefühlt. Sein Vater hat die Familie kurz nach dem Verschwinden der Tochter im Stich gelassen, seine Mutter flüchtet sich in eine Beziehung zu einem Mann, den Johnny verachtet. Der zuständige Detective will den Fall nicht schliessen, obwohl seine eigene Familie an dieser Obsession zerbricht. Als ein zweites Mädchen verschwindet, weiss Johnny, dass er die beiden Mädchen finden muss. Dieser Junge ist ein moderner Huckleberry Finn und ein Detektiv, wie man ihn sich als Thriller-Leser nicht besser wünschen könnte. Dabei zeigt John Hart nicht nur Johnnys abgrundtiefe Einsamkeit, sondern erzählt eine enorm spannende Geschichte. Ausgezeichnet mit dem IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER als bester Thriller des Jahres!

Two brothers must confront their past, one a mafia hitman the other a budding senator, which has set them on very different paths. This is dark, atmospheric thriller with a plot that will keep you guessing until the last moment.

I løpet av kort tid blir den pliktoppfyllende advokaten Jackson Workman Pickens hovedmistenkt i en mordsak - og samtidig offer for en familietragedie. Ett år etter hans mors død, blir liket av faren hans funnet. Faren forsvant samme natten som moren døde. En desperat sannhetssøken igangsettes og Workman tvinges til å se fortiden og alt som ligger begravet der i øynene. Amerikaneren John Hart er jurist og debuterer med denne spenningsromanen. Ifølge forlaget spås han en fremtid som den nye John Grisham.