Download or read book Escape to Ikaria written by Nick Perry and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaving their Welsh hill farm behind, Nick, Ros and their children arrive on the little-known island of Ikaria in 1978, having impulsively boarded the first ferry leaving Athens. Escape to Ikaria tells the story of how they become involved with the islanders and their way of life. Nick tries his hand at anything to get by: night fishing out in the Aegean, unloading the potato boats from Samos, mixing cement for wayward house-builder Datsun Jim, and tending the gardens of the old monastery where a solitary nun, Sister Ulita, controls the village's water supply.
Download or read book Ikaria Paradise in Peril written by and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Escape to Ikaria written by Nick Perry and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Scotsman Travel Book of the Year: A Welsh family’s story of running off to a lush Greek island in the 1970s, and the new life they found there. Leaving their Welsh hill farm behind, Nick Perry and his family arrive on the little-known island of Ikaria in 1978, having impulsively boarded the first ferry leaving Athens. Escape to Ikaria tells the story of how they become involved with the islanders and their way of life. Nick tries his hand at anything to get by: night fishing out in the Aegean, unloading the potato boats from Samos, mixing cement for wayward house-builder Datsun Jim, and tending the gardens of the old monastery where a solitary nun, Sister Ulita, controls the village’s water supply. Vivid and moving, this memoir is “a tale of risking all to pursue a dream . . . The story is told with disarming aplomb, packed with characters and incidents, and exhibiting much that is good in human nature” (Scotsman).
Download or read book Escape to Ikaria All at Sea in the Aeg written by Nick PERRY and published by Polygon. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaving their Welsh hill farm behind, Nick, Ros and their children arrive on the little-known island of Ikaria in 1978, having impulsively boarded the first ferry leaving Athens. Escape to Ikaria tells the story of how they become involved with the islanders and their way of life. Nick tries his hand at anything to get by: night fishing out in the Aegean, unloading the potato boats from Samos, mixing cement for wayward house-builder Datsun Jim, and tending the gardens of the old monastery where a solitary nun, Sister Ulita, controls the village's water supply.
Download or read book The Great Pretender written by Nick Perry and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Give me three years and we'll be millionaires,' Nick challenged his long-suffering family in 1980, when cash was king. 'I've got an idea that's going to take us to the top.' Tinkering with alchemy in an old stable he shared with a Shire horse, Nick discovered how to create the most convincing antique replicas ever made. He started by selling a few of his netsukes on a market stall at the Birmingham Rag Market and met extraordinary and eccentric people, the risk-taking gamblers with fast tongues. Each had their own money-spinning ideas; you name it, he replicated it for the wheeler-dealers chasing the dream. When Nick and his crew reached the rarefied circles of the London art world he realised he could be dangerously out of his depth. This is the unlikely and often hilarious story of where nothing but enthusiasm and self-belief can take you.
Download or read book My Ikaria written by Spiri Tsintziras and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three years ago, Spiri Tsintziras found herself mentally, physically and spiritually depleted. She was stretched thin – raising kids, running a household and managing a business. She ate too much in order to keep going and then slumped in front of the telly at night, exhausted, asking herself ‘What is it all for?’ Spiri’s quest for a healthier, more nourishing life took her from her suburban home in Melbourne to her family’s homeland of Greece, and to the small Greek island of Ikaria. The people of Ikaria – part of the famous ‘Blue Zones’ – live happy, healthy and long lives. Inspired by their example, Spiri made some simple lifestyle changes and as a result lost weight, gained energy and deepened the connection to those closest to her. Best of all, she didn’t have to give up bread or wine! Spiri’s heartwarming memoir, which includes delicious family recipes, will console and entertain anyone bogged down in the daily grind – encouraging you to put your health and happiness first. ‘My Ikaria is a kindly wake-up call to live a more mindful, meaningful and generous life – a joy to read.’ —Alice Pung ‘I applaud Spiri for sharing her fascinating and insightful journey to better health through My Ikaria. As our lives become increasingly busy and fast-paced, we can all learn valuable lessons from the Ikarians, who show us it’s not about striving to live longer but to live better.’ —Jerril Rechter, VicHealth CEO ‘Tsintziras gives an engaging account of her Ikarian journey, practically and philosophically, saying “they’ve reached across the seas and inspired me to live better”. This charming memoir may inspire you to live better too.’ —SAWeekend
Download or read book Greenus written by Mike Dramytinos and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an enchanting journey to Ikaria in 2002, the renowned island of longevity, where fisherman Thimios and his resilient wife, Marika, unexpectedly give birth to identical triplets: Icaros, Dedalos, and Poseidon. As the triplets grow into handsome and strong individuals with vast experiences in love, they find themselves entangled in a unique tale of romance, cultural diversity, and extraterrestrial encounters. Marrying three awesome sisters of different religion, the triplets become the focus of their father-in-law’s concern, believing his daughters have been abducted. Wandering through twists of fate, the triplets, armed with mnemonic skills from their casino earnings, end up on an Argentinian ranch. There, they encounter extraterrestrial beings with extraordinary capabilities who guide them in escaping contracted killers and reveal the location of a coveted golden vein. However, their pursuit of the golden vein intersects with a dark plot involving exiled German ex-Nazi generals in Argentina preparing for a Third World War. The triplets, joined by their extraterrestrial allies, embark on a thrilling adventure to eliminate this new global threat. The journey unfolds across the Amazon, where tribal communities celebrate them as heroes. The saga reaches a climax on a new planet inhabited solely by ageless, sexually deprived, and stunning women. Unraveling the mystery of these women’s elixir of life, the triplets discover a dinosaur paradise, confronting both danger and desire. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of excitement, as this riveting adventure transcends worlds and explores the limits of love, courage, and discovery.
Download or read book Escape from Amorgos written by Geōrgios Al Mylōnas and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Background to Contemporary Greece written by Marion Saraphē and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Halfelfin written by R.J. Pommarane and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the adventures of the Orthelios Twins as they reunite after years of estrangement to face a long dormant evil risen to claim the world as her own.
Download or read book One Summer in Crete written by Nadia Marks and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gloriously sunny book of family secrets, lost loves and self-discovery, One Summer in Crete by Nadia Marks is an engrossing holiday read. ‘If you don’t think you’re about to get to Crete this is the next best thing’ – Vanessa Feltz Calli’s world has fallen apart – her relationship is suddenly over and her chances of starting a family are gone. So when she’s sent to write a magazine article about the Greek island of Ikaria, it seems the perfect escape. Travelling to Crete, where her family is from, Calli soon realizes there is more to discover than paradise beaches and friendly locals. When her aunt Froso begins to share the story of her own teenage heartache, will the love, betrayal and revenge she reveals change Calli’s life forever? Travel further with Secrets Under the Sun and Between the Orange Groves by Nadia Marks.
Download or read book Peaks and Troughs written by Nick Perry and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As 1970 dawns Jack, brother Nick and his family set off from swinging London to fulfil their dream of living off the land in the wild unforgiving hills of North Wales. They know nothing of farming or what battles lie ahead with the weather and their neighbours, or the ingenuity needed to survive. But armed with the Farmer's Weekly and protected by their youthful idealism and sense of the ridiculous they begin their adventure. Peaks and Troughs is a warm-hearted, humorous and inspirational tale of life in all its drama – birth, death, tragedy, comedy, disappointment and hope – with the star player being one Rattlerow King David the 57th, a prize boar whose prodigious sex drive literally saves Nick's bacon.
Download or read book Life as We Know It Can Be written by Bill Weir and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning journalist and CNN chief climate correspondent Bill Weir draws on his years of immersive travel and reporting to share the best ideas and stories of hope and positivity from the people and communities around the world who are thriving in the wake of climate change, and what we can learn from them to build a more promising future. While reporting from every state and every continent, and filming his acclaimed CNN Original Series The Wonder List, Bill Weir has spent decades telling the stories of unique people, places, cultures, and creatures on the brink of change. As the first Chief Climate Correspondent in network news, he’s immersed in the latest science and breakthroughs on the topic, while often on the frontlines of disasters, natural and manmade. In 2020, Bill began distilling these experiences into a series of Earth Day letters for his then-newborn son to read in 2050, to help him better understand the world he will have grown up in and be better prepared to embrace the future. Bill’s work and his letters were the inspiration for Life As We Know It (Can Be), which confronts the worry and wonder of climate change with messages and examples of hope for all of us on how a better future can still be written. Highlighting groundbreaking innovation in fields of clean energy, food and water sources, housing and building materials, and more, and touching on how happiness, resilience, and health and wellness factor into the topic of climate change, Bill’s stories take readers on a global journey, from one community in Florida that took on a hurricane and never lost power, to the Antarctic Peninsula where one species of penguin is showing us the key to survival, to the nuclear fusion labs where scientists are trying to build a star in a box. In these pages, we join a search for ancient wisdom and new ideas. Life As We Know It (Can Be) is a celebration of the wonders of our planet, a meditation on the human wants and needs that drive it out of balance, and an inspiration for communities to galvanize around nature and each other as the very best way to best prepare and plan for what’s next.
Download or read book Ikaria Island written by Lefteris Tsouris and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and detailed guidebook to Ikaria Island (Greece) offers inside advice on how to visit and explore Ikaria. It provides a brief history, cultural notes, nature descriptions, tips on transportation, restaurants, food, hotels, beaches, villages, attractions and festivals. Ten selected walking routes, from easy to difficult, are showcased with maps, route lengths, elevation changes and nature descriptions. Ikaria's rich biodiversity, mountainous terrain, beaches, hot springs, flora and fauna are also highlighted. Contains 10 original maps and over 100 full color photos.
Download or read book Ikaria written by Mary Valle and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of recipes and stories from the Mediterranean island of longevity. In the northern Aegean Sea lies the Greek island of Ikaria, where blue Mediterranean waters lap against a mountainous coastline and rocky trails lead to quaint villages, and where the locals seem to hold a secret. Ikaria is known worldwide for its incredibly high life expectancies and low rates of chronic disease, much of which can be attributed to diet. Born to Greek parents, Meni Valle has always been fascinated by her family's traditions of cooking and eating. In Ikaria, Meni collects traditional recipes from across the island that encapsulate the best of Mediterranean food: vegetables, beans, whole grains, small amounts of meat and fish, a couple of glasses of wine, and plenty of olive oil. But she also tells the stories that make up Ikaria, where life is all about taking time: time to cook, to eat, to nap, to spend with family and friends, to enjoy and to appreciate. With intimate glimpses of the island's festivals, markets, kitchens and people, Ikaria is a cookbook that will transport and transform you.
