Download or read book MotorBoating written by and published by . This book was released on 1970-05 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Deluge written by Peggy Shinn and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On August 28, 2011, after pounding the Caribbean and the U.S. Eastern seaboard for more than a week, Hurricane Irene finally made landfall in New Jersey. As the storm headed into New England, it was quickly downgraded to a tropical storm. And by Sunday afternoon, national news outlets were giving postmortems on the damage. Except for some flooding in low-lying areas, New York City--Irene's biggest target--had escaped its worst-case scenario. Story over. But the story wasn't over. As Irene's eye drifted north, its bands of heavy rains twisted westward over Vermont's Green Mountains. The mountains forced these bands upward, wringing the rain out of them like water from a sponge. Streams and rivers were transformed into torrents of brown water and debris, gouging mountainsides, reshaping valleys, washing out roads, pulling apart bridges, and carrying away homes, livestock, and automobiles. For weeks, mountain towns were isolated, with no way in or out, and thousands of people were left homeless. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, it fell on the shoulders of ordinary Vermonters to help victims and rebuild the state. Deluge is the complete story of the floods, the rescue, and the recovery, as seen through the eyes of the people who lived through them: Wilmington's Lisa Sullivan, whose bookstore was flooded, and town clerk Susie Haughwout, who saved the town records; Tracy Payne, who lost her home in Jamaica--everything in it, and the land on which it sat; Geo Honigford in South Royalton, who lost his crops, but put his own mess on hold to help others in the town; the men who put U.S. Route 4 back together at breakneck speed; and the entire village of Pittsfield, completely isolated after the storm, and its inspirational story of real community.
Download or read book PRISON An Epileptic s Fight For Freedom written by Melissa Edwards-Parsard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tracks my journey; of fighting for freedom from epileptic restrictions. It describes an ardous journey, yet expresses the power of God in our lives.
Download or read book One Big Irie Family written by Kadi-Ann Gentles and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She didn't know about anybody else but Sunshine had the best childhood. Home life was filled with laughter, sibling rivalries and loving moments. Like the time when Sunshine, in an effort to get back at her nosey little sister, tricked her so she fell off the bed while pretending to sleep. School life was equally joyous and a rain soaked body going home, torn uniform pockets and shoes bottom dropping off added to the memorable moments. The death of Mummy did not change the dynamics and culture of Sunshine's family. Things were not always bright and Sunshine endured many family struggles. It was not that her family was dysfunctional but sometimes she wondered if God was being cruel to her by placing her in that family. Other times she wondered if He loved her more than anyone else that He blessed her with such an Irie family. A family whose members were not only blood related, but socially related as well.
Download or read book Ecowomanism at the Panam Canal written by Sofía Betancourt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-02-09 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ecowomanism at the Panamá Canal: Black Women, Labor, and Environmental Ethics, Sofia Betancourt constructs a transnational ecowomanist ethic that reclaims inherited environmental cultures across multiple sites of displacement. Betancourt argues that women in the African diaspora have a unique understanding of how a moral refusal to compromise their humanity provides the very understanding needed to survive what was once an inconceivable level of environmental devastation. This work is guided by the experiences of West Indian women, imported to Panamá by the United States from across the Caribbean, whose labor supported the building of the Panamá Canal—the so-called silver men and women who faced mud, mosquitoes, and malaria while building a literal pathway to the American empire.
Download or read book Songs of Irie written by Asha Ashanti Bromfield and published by Wednesday Books. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of The Black Kids, Songs of Irie is a sweeping coming-of-age novel from Asha Bromfield about a budding romance struggling to survive amidst the Jamaican civil unrest of the 1970s. It's 1976 and Jamaica is on fire. The country is on the eve of important elections and the warring political parties have made the divisions between the poor and the wealthy even wider. And Irie and Jilly come from very different backgrounds: Irie is from the heart of Kingston, where fighting in the streets is common. Jilly is from the hills, where mansions nestled within lush gardens remain safe behind gates. But the two bond through a shared love of Reggae music, spending time together at Irie's father's record store, listening to so-called rebel music that opens Jilly's mind to a sound and a way of thinking she's never heard before. As tensions build in the streets, so do tensions between the two girls. A budding romance between them complicates things further as the push and pull between their two lives becomes impossible to bear. For Irie, fighting—with her words and her voice—is her only option. Blood is shed on the streets in front of her every day. She has no choice. But Jilly can always choose to escape. Can their bond survive this impossible divide? Asha Bromfield has written a compelling, emotional and heart-rending story of a friendship during wartime and what it means to fight for your words, your life, and the love of your life.
Download or read book Ran and the Gray World Vol 1 written by Aki Irie and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even though Ran looks like an adult during her transformation, she doesn’t really know what perils the outside world holds. When she meets rich playboy Otaro Mikado, does she gain a friend or foe? -- VIZ Media
Download or read book Multiculturalism and Magic Realism in Zadie Smith s Novel White Teeth Between Fiction and Reality written by Sylvia Hadjetian and published by Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag). This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1970s, there has been increasing concern with the impact of (post)colonialism on British identities and culture. White Teeth by Zadie Smith is the story of three families from three different cultural backgrounds, set mostly in multicultural London. The first part of this book provides an overview of the former British Empire, the Commonwealth and the history of Bangladesh, Jamaica and the Jews in England as relevant to White Teeth. Following this, the role of the (former) centre of London will be presented. Subsequently, definitions and postcolonial theories (Bhabha, Said etc.) shall be discussed.The focus of this book is on life in multicultural London. The main aspects analysed in these chapters deal with identity, the location where the novel is set and racism. A further aim of the book is a comparison between the fictional world of White Teeth and reality. One chapter is devoted to the question of magic realism and the novel's position between two worlds.In a summary, the writer hopes to convince the readers of the fascination felt when reading the novel and when plunging into the buzzing streets of contemporary multicultural London.
Download or read book Identity Issues written by Vesna Lopičić and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book Identity Issues: Literary and Linguistic Landscapes is a collection of essays, set out to explore the notion of identity as a constantly relevant, very complex, multi-faceted phenomenon. Understanding identity in a very broad sense, the authors approach it from various angles, highlighting its various aspects. The first section includes literary explorations that discuss identity issues of class, race, nation and history, as depicted in several works of, mostly, contemporary Anglo-American literature. The second section brings various linguistic studies of identity, starting with the usual sociolinguistic issues, but also including a range of other research routes, which draw upon insights from psychology, sociology, historical linguistics, cognitive linguistics, lexicology, functional grammar, and applied linguistics. The book addresses a broad academic audience. Due to its wide scope, both in topics covered and in varied theoretical approaches, it is not only aimed towards literary scholars studying modern Anglo-American literature, nor only at sociolinguists interested in language identity, but at numerous academics, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, who are interested in some of the disciplines that provided the framework for various articles (literary studies, sociology, cognitive linguistics, lexicology, functional grammar, academic writing, and English teaching). The book would be particularly appealing to all those who are interested in examining a variety of identity issues from diverse angles. The authors of the articles come from Serbia, the UK, Canada, Japan, Norway, and Romania.
Download or read book Uplifting Irie written by E.A. Shanniak and published by E.A. Shanniak. This book was released on 2023-06-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books were the only adventures Irie could take to escape the madness of her family, until a real quest called her name. Seizing her moment, Irie fought for her freedom in a home seeking to destroy her. The title of Queen falls to her. Upon listening to the concerns of her people, Irie acknowledges commerce for Evermoor is a necessity for their survival. Clan Dristaen of Rathos answers her desperate plea. With the men who come, happens an opportunity for adventure. But the people who call her family, want her to remain. Like the adventures she loves in her books, will Irie have her own happily forever after or will she succumb to the ties of her family? Come back to the magic of Castre in this enchanting tale of finding oneself and true, supportive love.
Download or read book Looking Beyond the Mask written by Nancy Brown Diggs and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking Beyond the Mask focuses on the personal stories of the growing number of American women who—despite vast cultural differences, and sometimes because of them—are married to Japanese men. Although the problems encountered in such marriages are similar to those found in any union, there are cultural implications that can exacerbate almost any of them. Potential areas of conflict are examined, such as in-laws, customs and manners, values, living conditions, religion, communication, sex and gender, and raising children. The book deals with meeting such challenges and attempting to look beyond the cultural masks to see the real people behind them. The women in question stress the importance of commitment, a flexible attitude, a strong sense of identity, a support network, a sense of perspective, and a sense of humor. They also reveal the benefits of these marriages, including a greater appreciation for Japanese ways and the opportunity to continually grow and learn. Based on extensive research, the book provides a new look at Japan from the unique perspective of those American women most intimately involved with its culture.
Download or read book itazurana Kiss written by Kaoru Tada and published by Kaoru Tada/minato-pro,M'z-plan. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suddenly a love interest, Taketo appears before Kotoko?! Heâs young and popular. Naokiâs mother plans for Naoki to find out about their date to make him jealous. Kotoko loses all hope because of Naoki's nonchalant attitude. And a fight breaks out between Kinny and Taketo!
Download or read book Voyaging With Kids written by Behan Gifford and published by Lin and Larry Pardey. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.” —Gary “Cap’n Fatty” Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and Sail Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of family life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from interviews with dozens of other voyaging parents, they discuss caring for an infant on board, handling the changing needs of children as they grow, education options, ensuring parents find the private time to keep their relationships in tune, and helping children make the eventual transition back to shore life. Added to the authors’ voices are sidebars from other cruising parents with specialized information on subjects as diverse as handling special diets and how your children can keep in touch with friends around the world. A unique bonus chapter, written by a dozen former cruising kids, looks at the long-term effects of breaking away from shoreside normalcy. A substantial appendix of resources provides valuable further information on the subjects covered in this book. It is said that every parent inflicts their lifestyle choices on their children. Read this book to find why heading out to sea with your children may be the most rewarding infliction of all.
Download or read book Aligned written by Bruce McCarthy and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relationships with people in your company? By breaking the art of stakeholder management into simple lessons and frameworks, this practical book shows product managers how to manage the crucial relationships that will help you make an impact and advance your career. You'll learn how to build trusting relationships with stakeholders, optimize your communication for different audiences, get buy-in for your ideas and roadmaps, and have stakeholders appreciate it when you say no. You'll learn how to: Build and maintain trust with your stakeholders Map your organization and identify the real power players Establish roles and build an extended team that works well together Communicate in a way that speaks to the needs and goals of different stakeholders Get buy-in on your ideas and roadmap Make stakeholders appreciate and support you when you say "no" Sustain buy-in over time Manage difficult stakeholders and personalities
Download or read book Love and Space in Contemporary African Diasporic Women s Writing written by Jennifer Leetsch and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sets out to investigate how contemporary African diasporic women writers respond to the imbalances, pressures and crises of twenty-first-century globalization by querying the boundaries between two separate conceptual domains: love and space. The study breaks new ground by systematically bringing together critical love studies with research into the cultures of migration, diaspora and refuge. Examining a notable tendency among current black feminist writers, poets and performers to insist on the affective dimension of world-making, the book ponders strategies of reconfiguring postcolonial discourses. Indeed, the analyses of literary works and intermedia performances by Chimamanda Adichie, Zadie Smith, Helen Oyeyemi, Shailja Patel and Warsan Shire reveal an urge of moving beyond a familiar insistence on processes of alienation or rupture and towards a new, reparative emphasis on connection and intimacy – to imagine possible inhabitable worlds.
Download or read book Odisea n 10 Revista de estudios ingleses written by María Elena Jaime de Pablos and published by Universidad Almería. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revista de Estudios Ingleses es un anuario dirigido y gestionado por miembros del Departamento de Filología Inglesa y Alemana de la Universidad de Almería con el propósito de ofrecer un foro de intercambio de producción científica en campos del conocimiento tan diversos como la lengua inglesa, literatura en lengua inglesa, didáctica del inglés, traducción, inglés para fines específicos y otros igualmente vinculados a los estudios ingleses.
Download or read book Island Voices written by Hodder and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of the Caribbean with this collection of stories from Hodder Education's 'Island Voices: Caribbean Contemporary Short Story Prize.' This volume showcases the winning authors and captures the essence of Caribbean storytelling, reflecting its rich cultural perspectives and diverse voices. These tales transcend entertainment, shedding light on societal nuances and driving change. As one captivated reader remarked, 'The stories in the Caribbean Contemporary Classics Collection transported me, making me feel the heartbeat of the islands.' Dive into these pages and discover the transformative power of storytelling as these prize-winning authors make their mark on the global literary stage.
