Download or read book Florida Portrait written by Jerrell Shofner and published by Pineapple PressInc. This book was released on 1996-09-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Word-and-picture album traces the history of Florida from the Paleo-Indians to the rampant growth of the late twentieth century -- In a state where many residents are recent arrivals, this book provides a fascinating way to gain a sense of place -- Packed with hundreds of photographs -- many of them rarely or never before published -- If you're looking for a beautiful coffee-table book, this is it
Download or read book A Portrait of St Lucie County Florida written by Lucille Rieley Rights and published by Walsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Naples Florida written by Twin Lights Publishers, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tampa Florida written by Sara Day and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In tune with the vibrant and ever-changing colors of sun-drenched skies and surrounding bays, the city of Tampa sings out like a glistening, world-class destination on Florida's Sun Coast.Made up of diverse neighborhoods and thriving business districts, the origin of Tampa's growth stemmed from a burgeoning cigar industry that, in turn, spared the building of railroads and shipping ports during the late 19th century.Tampa has since grown to a population of over 300,000 and continues to thrive. It boasts the state's largest seaport, top universities, sprawling riverfront parks, excellent museums, and state-of-the-art arenas that are home to professional NHL, MLB, and NFL sports teams. As a diverse culinary mecca, Tampa offers everything from an Authentic Cuban sandwich to modern gourmet seafood specialties. All of this and more umbrellaed by the swaying palms and azure skies of its beautiful tropical climate.Browsing these pages of exquisite imagery captured by photographer Matthew Paulson, it's astounding to reflect upon the times when 16th-century pirates roamed these waters, and to ponder the historical timeline that culminated into the brilliant jewel that is Tampa today.
Download or read book Florida Family Portrait written by Judy Gelles and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida written by Christine Schutt and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-13 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A haunting - and haunted -first novel by the celebrated author of Nightwork.
Download or read book Naples written by Lynne Howard Frazer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While it may be hundreds of years younger than its Italian namesake, Naples, Florida, has an exciting history all its own! Naples was not much more than a bend in the road in the 1940s, but by 1950, its beautiful beaches and balmy weather had been rediscovered, and development and tourism became the city's lifeblood. Although Hurricane Donna struck Naples in 1960, the building boom continued, and by the late 1970s, few undeveloped areas remained, culminating in 1972 for the development of a new gulf-front luxury community called Pelican Bay. More than 200 images offer insight into this rarely chronicled period of Naples' history, including seldom-seen historic photographs from the archives of the Naples Daily News (formerly the Collier County News) and vintage postcards from the collection of Nina Heald Webber.
Download or read book Portraits of Cuba written by Daniel Duncan and published by University of Florida Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scenes from Havana to Santiago Through an abundance of dynamic photographs, Portraits of Cuba depicts the experiences of Cubans of different ages and walks of life who are navigating the challenges and changes transforming the island today. From the vintage colonial architecture and potholed streets of Havana to the farms and winding highways of the countryside, images by documentary photographer Daniel Duncan capture daily life across the nation. Expert commentary by Marcela Vásquez-León and Dereka Rushbrook describes the history of el bloqueo, the economic embargo imposed by the U.S. government in 1960. The book also features selections from interviews with Cubans who highlight how the island residents continue to invent, adapt, and persevere in the face of this and other complicated circumstances. Duncan's photographs represent many aspects of the arts, religion, politics, public messaging, agriculture, and the economy in contemporary Cuba. Despite issues such as limited natural resources, dependence on imports, climate change and rising sea levels, and the departure of many of its young people, the island has emerged as an innovative player in addressing today's global problems. The authors note how the advances made by Cuba's sustainable farmers, scientists, medical teams, and literacy campaigns are models throughout the developing world. Portraits of Cuba celebrates the ingenuity, solidarity, and deep-rooted resilience of the Cuban people, illustrating how they are creating their own form of democracy in the long shadow of the 1959 Cuban Revolution and the 60-year blockade.
Download or read book In the Land of Good Living written by Kent Russell and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wickedly smart, funny, and irresistibly off-kilter account of an improbable thousand-mile journey on foot into the heart of modern Florida, the state that Russell calls "America Concentrate." In the summer of 2016, Kent Russell--broke, at loose ends, hungry for adventure--set off to walk across Florida. Mythic, superficial, soaked in contradictions, maligned by cultural elites, segregated from the South, and literally vanishing into the sea, Florida (or, as he calls it: "America Concentrate") seemed to Russell to embody America's divided soul. The journey, with two friends intent on filming the ensuing mayhem, quickly reduces the trio to filthy drifters pushing a shopping cart of camera equipment. They get waylaid by a concerned citizen bearing a rifle; buy cocaine from an ex-wrestler; visit a spiritual medium. The narrative overflows with historical detail about how modern Florida came into being after World War II, and how it came to be a petri dish for life in a suddenly, increasingly diverse new land of minority-majority cities and of unrivaled ethnic and religious variety. Russell has taken it all in with his incomparably focused lens and delivered a book that is both an inspired travelogue and a profound rumination on the nation's soul--and his own. It is a book that is wildly vivid, encyclopedic, erudite, and ferociously irreverent--a deeply ambivalent love letter to his sprawling, brazenly varied home state.
Download or read book Florida written by Graphics Arts Books and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificent photographic journey captures the well-kept treasures of the Sunshine State, highlighting its azure coastline, delicate reefs, and Spanish settlements, as well as the delights of Disney World, the Everglades National Park, the pastel playground of Miami, lush golf courses, and posh resorts.
Download or read book Our Florida Legacy written by Margaret Barlow and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book uses the eight large history murals, by artist Christopher Still, that decorate the walls of the House of Representatives to help tell the story of Florida. The broad themes of the paintings and many of the symbolic elements they contain serve to introduce some of the people and events that contributed to the state's vivid history. Contained within each chapter are brief comments and photographs that give a glimpse into the evolving role of Florida's lawmaking institutions."--Page [7].
Download or read book Naples Florida written by and published by Twin Lights Publishers. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised by Twin Lights Publishers in 2006, this book of photographs captures glorious Naples, Florida and outlying neighborhoods. Tourists and seasonal residents flock to Naples for its beauty, serenity, cultural activities and sense of community. Images of elegant beaches with pristine blue waters and fiery sunsets provide a backdrop to a variety of performing and visual arts venues, exciting outdoor sports for all ages, and wildlife that is unique to Southern Florida.
Download or read book Naples FL written by Twin Lights Publishers Staff and published by . This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Portraits of Courage written by George W. Bush and published by Crown. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans. With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Growing out of President Bush’s own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11—and whom he has come to know personally. Our men and women in uniform have faced down enemies, liberated millions, and in doing so showed the true compassion of our nation. Often, they return home with injuries—both visible and invisible—that intensify the challenges of transitioning into civilian life. In addition to these burdens, research shows a civilian-military divide. Seventy-one percent of Americans say they have little understanding of the issues facing veterans, and veterans agree: eighty-four percent say that the public has "little awareness" of the issues facing them and their families. Each painting in this meticulously produced hardcover volume is accompanied by the inspiring story of the veteran depicted, written by the President. Readers can see the faces of those who answered the nation’s call and learn from their bravery on the battlefield, their journeys to recovery, and the continued leadership and contributions they are making as civilians. It is President Bush’s desire that these stories of courage and resilience will honor our men and women in uniform, highlight their family and caregivers who bear the burden of their sacrifice, and help Americans understand how we can support our veterans and empower them to succeed. President Bush will donate his net author proceeds from PORTRAITS OF COURAGE to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit organization whose Military Service Initiative works to ensure that post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war.
Download or read book Famous People from Florida Photo Pack written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Famous People in Florida Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures. The photo packs are perfect for: ¥ Writing Projects ¥ Biography Projects ¥ Graphic Timelines ¥ Bulletin Boards ¥ State Studies ¥ Learning Centers ¥ Classroom Decoration ¥ And More! The 12 historical photos/pictures for the Florida Photo Pack includes: ¥ JUAN PONCE DE LON, Spanish Explorer and Conquistador ¥ JOHN GORRIE, Father of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ¥ OSCEOLA, Seminole Indian Leader ¥ DAVID YULEE, Father of FloridaÕs Railroads ¥ HENRY PLANT, Developer and Railroad Builder ¥ HENRY FLAGLER, Industrialist and Railroad Pioneer ¥ THOMAS ALVA EDISON, Inventor and Businessman ¥ JULIA TUTTLE, Businesswoman known as ÒThe Mother of MiamiÓ ¥ JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, Author, Composer, and Civil Rights Activist ¥ MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE, Educator and Civil Rights Leader ¥ MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS, Author of The Yearling ¥ JACQUELINE COCHRAN, Aviation Pioneer This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs is 9 pages. The TeacherÕs Guide provides ideas for two basic ways to use the photo packs: Classroom Display and Learning Activities. Click HERE to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs.
Download or read book Florida written by Lauren Groff and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Magnificent . . . Lauren Groff is a virtuoso' Emily St John Mandel 'A blistering collection . . . lyrical and oblique' Guardian 'Not to be missed . . . deep and dark and resonant' Ann Patchett 'It's beautiful. It's giving me rich, grand nightmares' Observer In these vigorous stories, Lauren Groff brings her electric storytelling to a world in which storms, snakes and sinkholes lurk at the edge of everyday life, but the greater threats are of a human, emotional and psychological nature. Among those navigating it all are a resourceful pair of abandoned sisters; a lonely boy, grown up; a restless, childless couple; a searching, homeless woman; and an unforgettable conflicted wife and mother. Florida is an exploration of the connections behind human pleasure and pain, hope and despair, love and fury. 'Innovative and terrifyingly relevant. Any one of these stories is a bracing read; together they form a masterpiece' Stylist 'Lushly evocative . . . mesmerising . . . a writer whose turn of phrase can stop you on your tracks' Financial Times
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