Download or read book Come Hell Or High Water written by Clare Francis and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June, 1977, Clare Francis set out from Plymouth in her 38-foot boat 'Robertons's Golly', in one of the most gruelling singlehanded boat races, the Observer Royal Western Transatlantic Race. Twenty-nine days later she reached Newport, Rhode Island, to become the women's record holder and the smallest person ever to sail the Atlantic alone. This is Clare Francis's remarkab;e story of those four solitary weeks at sea.
Download or read book Charleston Come Hell Or High Water written by Alice F. Levkoff and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text captures the indomitable spirit of one of America's oldest and best-preserved cities. The collection of 168 black and white photographs depicts Charleston from the advent of photography in the 1840s through the late 20th century.
Download or read book Macmillan Dictionary of Women s Biography written by Jennifer Uglow and published by Springer. This book was released on 1991-06-27 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enthusiastic response to the Dictionary has prompted this second substantially enlarged, revised and updated edition. It now contains essential details of the lives of over 2000 women from all periods, cultures and walks of life - from queens to cooks, engineers to entertainers, pilots to poisoners. The new entries include women who have hit the headlines in the past five years - from Cory Aquino to Madonna - but the historical coverage has also been broadened in response to new research and a special new feature is the extended treatment of women from Third World countries. With subsections for further reading, comprehensive subject index and bibliographical survey, the Macmillan Dictionary of Women's Biography is an invaluable reference source - and a fascinating bed-time read.
Download or read book How to Climb Mt Blanc in a Skirt written by Mick Conefrey and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Which explorer found the lost site of Jesus' first miracle? • Who was first to the top of the highest mountain in Peru? • Who was the first Westerner to visit the Ottoman harem in Constantinople? • Who held the world record as the only person to fly from Britain to Australia for 44 years? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in Mick Conefrey's charming new book (a hint: none of them had beards). In 1870, New York mountaineer Meta Brevoort climbed Mt. Blanc in a hoop skirt. Pausing at the summit only long enough to drink a glass of champagne and dance the quadrille with her alpine guides, she marched back down the mountain and into history as one of the first female mountain explorers. Here, Mick Conefrey weaves together tips, how-tos, anecdotes, and eccentric lists to tell the amazing stories of history's great female explorers—women who were just as fascinating and inspiring as all the Shackletons, Mallorys, and Livingstones. Most were brave, some were reckless, and all were fascinating. From Fanny Bullock Workman, who was photographed on top of a mountain pass in the Karakoram, holding up a banner calling for "Votes for Women" to Mary Hall, the Victorian world traveler, whose motto was, "take every precaution and abandon all fear," How to Climb Mt. Blanc in a Skirt is uproariously funny and occasionally downright strange.
Download or read book Come Hell Or High Water written by Michael Eric Dyson and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Hurricane Katrina reveals about the fault lines of race and poverty in America-and what lessons we must take from the flood-from best-selling ''hip-hop intellectual'' Michael Eric Dyson Does George W. Bush care about black people? Does the rest of America? When Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, hundreds of thousands were left behind to suffer the ravages of destruction, disease, and even death. The majority of these people were black; nearly all were poor. The federal government's slow response to local appeals for help is by now notorious. Yet despite the cries of outrage that have mounted since the levees broke, we have failed to confront the disaster's true lesson; to be poor, or black, in today's ownership society, is to be left behind. Displaying the intellectual rigor, political passion, and personal empathy that have won him fans across the color line, Michael Eric Dyson offers a searing assessment of the meaning of Hurricane Katrina. Combining interviews with survivors of the disaster with his deep knowledge of black migrations and government policy over decades, Dyson provides the historical context that has been sorely missing from public conversation. He explores the legacy of black suffering in America since slavery, including the shocking ways that black people are framed in the national consciousness even today. With this call-to-action, Dyson warns us that we can only find redemption as a society if we acknowledge that Katrina was more than an engineering or emergency response failure. From the TV newsroom to the Capitol Building to the backyard, we must change the ways we relate to the black and the poor among us. What's at stake is no less than the future of democracy.
Download or read book Pass the Paddle written by Gerald E. Schumm Jr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-10-27 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Man, One Canoe, Nineteen Friends, One Majestic River! Pass the Paddle: Mississippi Dreamin’ Come Hell or High Water is Jerry Schumm’s (aka the Paddlin’ Pastor) memoir of his journey down the Mississippi River. It was an excursion like no other. Jerry never paddled alone. Friends and family members signed up for “legs” of the river. A ceremonial paddle was passed from one canoeist to the next—a giant relay. For fellow adventurers, the book provides a day-by-day documentation of the Mississippi River voyage from the headwaters at Lake Itasca to New Orleans. It also is the story of family, friendship, spirituality, and the goodness of folks met along the way. More importantly, it is the tale of a man who has the qualities needed to actualize a life-long dream: positive attitude, persistence, and patience.
Download or read book Come Hell or High Water written by Britney King and published by Britney King LLC. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dexter meets Mrs. and Mrs. Smith. They're the perfect neighbors, the perfect parents, the perfect couple. If it weren't for that one thing... "I've been studying her for weeks. I know how she takes her coffee, the color she prefers on her nails, the way her mouth moves when she sleeps. I don't know what she looks like when she's happy. But I will." When Cheryl Steinbeck-Edwards makes the decision to get in a car with a potential contractor, meticulous hitman Jude Riley and his lovely wife Kate, it appears to be the perfect partnership. Turns out, nothing is perfect, and getting in that car was a poor choice, to say the least. When Kate decides not to kill the woman, as she and her husband agreed, a series of events, some might even call it karma, conspire to turn their worst fears into reality. What readers are saying about Come Hell or High Water: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Come Hell or High Water is one heck of a psychological thriller. Every page left me breathless, hooked on the brilliant plot and complex characters that seemed to come to life before my eyes." - Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This is the kind of dark, edgy, and compelling storytelling that will keep you up all night. The twists and turns of the plot are nothing short of genius, and the characters are hauntingly real." - Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "From the first page, I was completely engrossed in this utterly original and masterfully crafted story. The writing is flawless, and the suspense ramps up until the shocking and satisfying conclusion." - Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Come Hell or High Water is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The author's writing style is reminiscent of Tarantino's, just as promised in the background context. From the first page to the last, the tension builds and never lets up, leaving readers breathless with anticipation. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is completely original, keeping readers guessing until the very end." - Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This is a must-read for fans of Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, as the author's storytelling is just as provocative and scary. Come Hell or High Water is a dark and edgy page-turner that is everything a good thriller should be. The suspense is cleverly crafted, with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you gasping. I devoured this novel in a single sitting, completely enthralled by the storyline." - Goodreads reviewer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Come Hell or High Water is a compulsive and fun read. The no-holds-barred villains make for a fine storytelling full of mystery and suspense. The author has provided fresh and breathtaking insights into the darkest corners of the human psyche, taking readers on a wild ride that they won't soon forget. This is a completely original and complex novel that will leave you wanting more." - Goodreads reviewer
Download or read book Come Hell and High Water written by Jean Hood and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge French English Thesaurus written by Marie-Noklle Lamy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-12-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first ever bilingual thesaurus of its kind. The book is aimed at all English-speaking learners and users of French at an intermediate to advanced level, and is structured in a uniquely helpful way. The book is arranged thematically rather than alphabetically, with fifteen part titles subdivided into a total of 142 subheadings which are further subdivided into topic categories. In each category learners will find synonyms and related French words and phrases of use for writing or speaking about the topic, as well as sayings, metaphors, proverbs, famous quotations or usage notes connected with the topic. Every word, phrase and example has an English translation. Illustrations provide additional help, and there is a special section on conversational gambits. Two alphabetical indexes of more than 8,000 words each, one listing English vocabulary and the other French, help readers find what they're looking for easily.
Download or read book The Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Women s Biography written by J. Uglow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-03-08 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Women's Biography contains details of the lives of over 2100 women from all periods, cultures and walks of life - from queens to TV chefs, engineers to stand up comics, pilots to poisoners. With subsections for further reading, comprehensive subject index and a bibliographical survey, this dictionary of women's biography is an invaluable reference source.
Download or read book Bibliography of Nautical Books written by Alan Obin and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Who s Who of Authors and Writers 2004 written by Europa Publications and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Download or read book Boating written by and published by . This book was released on 1970-01 with total page 1192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Northeastern Dictionary of Women s Biography written by Jennifer S. Uglow and published by UPNE. This book was released on 1999 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive reference book of its kind, with more than 60 new entries in this third edition.
Download or read book ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE FLORIDA KEYS written by Gene Thornton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author grew up in South Eastern PA, graduated from high school in 1950 and after several part times jobs he completed a course at Temple U. He found a job with one of this country's first foreign car dealerships in Exton PA. Later married and self employed for ten years now with three children. Both the author and his wife were tired of the cold winters, sold their business and moved to the Florida Keys. The Keys then being very laid back, sparsely populated and warm all year around was deeply appreciated. After buying a restaurant, bar with a marina in Key Largo the author got to meet all sorts of people, people of the nature he had never experienced. Actually even at the age of 37, I would feel safe in saying I grew up in the Keys, just in a manner of speaking. There were all sorts of experiences here, many unexpected. None really harmful but amusing and many times hilarious. It just was the character and nature of the residents and those passing through. The author having actually participated or witnessed some of these events, events that would likely never happen on the mainland. Life in the Keys was anything but dull, and it sure was different. Sometimes more like an adventure.
Download or read book Ahead of Their Time written by Joyce Duncan and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation A unique collection of profiles of 75 daring women who pushed ahead with the spirit of adventure and made pioneering contributions on land, in the sea and in the skies.
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