Download or read book The Enigmatic Sailor written by Alan T. Peacock and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enigma code breaking at sea to protect the Russian convoys in WWII

Download or read book Blood in the Sea written by Stuart Gill and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2004-10-07 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This harrowing tale of survival pays moving tribute to the courageous British sailors of World War II, and offers entrance into the ultra-secret world of British code-breaking. In November 1941, the British light cruiser "HMS Dunedin" was patrolling the shipping lanes of the central Atlantic, directed to its targets by British intelligence agents who had cracked the German "Enigma" code. On November 24, a torpedo from a German U-boat sent her crashing to the ocean floor, along with over 400 of her crew. For three days, 72 desperate survivors clung to the flotsam, fighting off swarming sharks and pounding waves until an American ship stumbled across the scene.

Download or read book The Sailor s Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mysterious Island written by Jules Verne and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in the year 1874, renowned european novelist Jules Verne's novel 'THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND' is a classic in English Literature. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne's famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and In Search of the Castaways, though its themes are vastly different from those books. Its plot focuses on the adventures of five Americans on an uncharted island in the South Pacific. During the American Civil War, five northern prisoners of war decide to escape, during the siege of Richmond, Virginia, by hijacking a balloon.

Download or read book The Sailor s Magazine and Naval Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maigret and the Enigmatic Lett written by Georges Simenon and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Enigma written by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2011-07-21 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete story of how the German Enigma codes were broken. Perfect for fans of THE IMITATION GAME, the new film on Alan Turing's Enigma code, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Breaking the German Enigma codes was not only about brilliant mathematicians and professors at Bletchley Park. There is another aspect of the story which it is only now possible to tell. It takes in the exploits of spies, naval officers and ordinary British seamen who risked, and in some cases lost, their lives snatching the vital Enigma codebooks from under the noses of Nazi officials and from sinking German ships and submarines. This book tells the whole Enigma story: its original invention and use by German forces and how it was the Poles who first cracked - and passed on to the British - the key to the German airforce Enigma. The more complicated German Navy Enigma appeared to them to be unbreakable.

Download or read book Seizing the Enigma written by David Kahn and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An absorbing and thoroughly well documented account” of WWII naval intelligence and the Allied hunt for the Nazi code machine known as the Enigma (Warship). From the start of World War II to mid-1943, British and American naval forces fought a desperate battle against German submarine wolfpacks. And the Allies might have lost the struggle at sea without an astounding intelligence coup. Here, the author brings to life the race to break the German U-boat codes. As the Battle of the Atlantic raged, Hitler’s U-boats reigned. To combat the growing crisis, ingenious amateurs joined the nucleus of dedicated professionals at Bletchley Park to unlock the continually changing German naval codes. Their mission: to read the U-boat messages of Hitler’s cipher device, the Enigma. They first found success with the capture of U-110,—which yielded the Enigma machine itself and a trove of secret documents. Then the weather ship Lauenburg seized near the Arctic ice pack provided code settings for an entire month. Finally, two sailors rescued a German weather cipher that enabled the team at Bletchley to solve the Enigma after a year-long blackout. In “a highly recommended account with a wealth of materials” Seizing the Enigma tells the story of a determined corps of people who helped turn the tide of the war (Naval Historical Foundation).

Download or read book Ship written by Gregory Votolato and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From oar-powered quinqueremes, to steam-powered freighters, to luxury ocean liners such as the Titanic,to aircraft carriers like the Abraham Lincoln,ships have played an integral role in trade, transportation, and war throughout history. Today, ships remain the largest and most expensive moving objects on the planet; engineers and designers constantly push the limits of design, creating vessels that continue to rival newer technologies such as airplanes and cars. But unlike other more common modes of transportation, the great ships of the world travel in the deep oceans, out of sight and out of mind—until, that is, something goes wrong. In Ship, Gregory Votolato explores the fiction and the reality of modern ships, the technology that creates them, and the events that can lead to disasters such as the Exxon Valdez or Amoco Cadiz. Here Votolato delves into the world of the ship, describing the unpredictable and often-hostile environment of weather at sea, the resurgent threats posed by pirates, and the responsibilities of captains and crews onboard. Ship’sbroad overview of technology and design also offers unique insights into this extraordinary result of human creativity. Votolato’s book will appeal to readers interested in the general design history of ships as well as their social, political, and technological impact on our modern world.

Download or read book The Enigma of the Origin of Portolan Charts written by Roel Nicolai and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sudden appearance of portolan charts, realistic nautical charts of the Mediterranean and Black Sea, at the end of the thirteenth century is one of the most significant occurrences in the history of cartography. Using geodetic and statistical analysis techniques these charts are shown to be mosaics of partial charts that are considerably more accurate than has been assumed. Their accuracy exceeds medieval mapping capabilities. These sub-charts show a remarkably good agreement with the Mercator map projection. It is demonstrated that this map projection can only have been an intentional feature of the charts’ construction. Through geodetic analysis the author eliminates the possibility that the charts are original products of a medieval Mediterranean nautical culture, which until now they have been widely believed to be.

Download or read book The Enigma of Atl ntida written by Andrés Ruiz Tarazona and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-12-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish musicologist Andres Ruiz Tarazona, who studied Piano and Music with Angel Martin Pompey and Art and Music History with Sopena, Gaya, and Nuno Azcarate, has published numerous studies on music and frequently collaborates with major newspapers and journals, working also as a music critic for El Pais. He is a regular contributor to Scherzo, Ritmo, Melomano and Diverdi magazines. He founded the magazine Aria and has worked with RNE (Spanish National Radio), Radio Clasica and Television Espanola, where he has presented and directed various music programmes. With The Enigma of Atlantida, Andres Ruiz Tarazona, has written a book that envelops the reader in the captivating mystery of Atlantis. L'Atlantida, Jacint Verdaguer's poem, relates the mythological story of the submersion of Atlantis, which created the separation of Latin America from Spain by producing the Alantic Ocean. Subsequently, with the Spanish discovery of America, the two were again unified.

Download or read book Sailor Talk written by Mary K. Bercaw Edwards and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the highly engaging topic of the literary and cultural significance of ‘sailor talk.’ The central argument is that sailor talk offers a way of rethinking the figure of the nineteenth-century sailor and sailor-writer, whose language articulated the rich, layered, and complex culture of sailors in port and at sea. From this argument many other compelling threads emerge, including questions relating to the seafarer’s multifaceted identity, maritime labor, questions of performativity, the ship as ‘theater,’ the varied and multiple registers of ‘sailor talk,’ and the foundational role of maritime language in the lives and works of Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad, and Jack London. The book also includes nods to James Fenimore Cooper, Rudyard Kipling, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Meticulous scholarly research underpins the close readings of literary texts and the scrupulously detailed biographical accounts of three major sailor-writers. The author’s own lived experience as a seafarer adds a refreshingly materialist dimension to the subtle literary readings. The book represents a valuable addition to a growing scholarly and political interest in the sea and sea literature. By taking the sailor’s viewpoint and listening to sailors’ voices, the book also marks a clear intervention in this developing field.

Download or read book Postcolonial Cinema Studies written by Sandra Ponzanesi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays foregrounds the work of filmmakers in theorizing and comparing postcolonial conditions, recasting debates in both cinema and postcolonial studies. Postcolonial cinema is presented, not as a rigid category, but as an optic through which to address questions of postcolonial historiography, geography, subjectivity, and epistemology. Current circumstances of migration and immigration, militarization, economic exploitation, racial and religious conflict, enactments of citizenship, and cultural self-representation have deep roots in colonial/postcolonial/neocolonial histories. Contributors deeply engage the tense asymmetries bequeathed to the contemporary world by the multiple,diverse, and overlapping histories of European, Soviet, U.S., and multi-national imperial ventures. With interdisciplinary expertise, they discover and explore the conceptual temporalities and spatialities of postcoloniality, with an emphasis on the politics of form, the ‘postcolonial aesthetics’ through which filmmakers challenge themselves and their viewers to move beyond national and imperial imaginaries. Contributors include: Jude G. Akudinobi, Kanika Batra, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Shohini Chaudhuri, Julie F. Codell, Sabine Doran, Hamish Ford, Claudia Hoffmann, Anikó Imre, Priya Jaikumar, Mariam B. Lam, Paulo de Medeiros, Sandra Ponzanesi, Richard Rice, Mireille Rosello and Marguerite Waller.

Download or read book Blackhope Enigma written by Teresa Flavin and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sunni Forrest's stepbrother accidentally transports himself into a Renaissance painting, she and her friend Blaise set out to bring him back. They find themselves in a strange world of labyrinths, monsters and pirates. Can they evade their greedy pursuers? And will they ever find their way home?

Download or read book The Enigma A Leaf from the Archives of the Wolchorley House written by Wolchorley House and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Legend of the Sailors Flame Light and Song Book 1 written by Adam Wodyk and published by Adam Wodyk Writes. This book was released on 2024-11-06 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an encounter with an evil entity from the other world, young hunter Enidor and sailors of the Nefelgar find themselves dragged into a centuries-old war between the mysterious Keepers of Order and Rebels... The sailors of the Nefelgar ventured far into the distant West Sea and found the most precious ore on earth - the long-searched-for legendary nurit. Unfortunately, this brought a curse upon them. Chased by an ancient dark entity from the underworld, they soon find themselves drawn into a terrifying nightmare. Their chronicler and hunter Enidor fails in his lonely quest for a powerful weapon against evil creatures - and ends up on the verge of despair. Meanwhile, in the forecastle, a mysterious and bloodcurdling scene takes place that might bring doom to all of the sailors... One person. One word. One night. It will take as little as that to change the trajectory of their future forever. And this will be only the beginning, for a centuries-old war between the ancient powers of the world is raging across lands and seas - and in people's souls. No one will escape it.

Download or read book Mysterious Japan written by Julian Street and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Julian Street's 'Mysterious Japan', the reader is taken on a captivating journey through the intriguing and enigmatic aspects of Japanese culture. Street's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a detailed exploration of Japan's spiritual beliefs, customs, and folklore. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of Japanese society and its unique traditions. Street's meticulous research and vivid descriptions bring to life the mystique of Japan, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper insight into this fascinating country. Julian Street, an American journalist and author, was renowned for his keen observations of foreign cultures. His profound interest in Japan led him to write 'Mysterious Japan', a work that reflects his admiration for the country's rich heritage. Street's nuanced perspective and deep appreciation for Japanese culture shine through in this enlightening exploration of the country's mystical allure. I highly recommend 'Mysterious Japan' to readers who are eager to delve into the mysticism and mystery of Japanese culture. Street's expert storytelling and insightful analysis make this book a captivating read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Japan's enigmatic traditions.