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Book If the Irish Ran the World

    Book Details:
  • Author : Donald H. Akenson
  • Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
  • Release : 1997
  • ISBN : 9780773516861
  • Pages : 188 pages

Download or read book If the Irish Ran the World written by Donald H. Akenson and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1997 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would have happened if the Irish had conquered and controlled a vast empire? Would they have been more humane rulers than the English? Using the Caribbean island of Montserrat as a case study of "Irish" imperialism, Donald Akenson addresses these questions and provides a detailed history of the island during its first century as a European colony.

Book Montserrat Our Home

Download or read book Montserrat Our Home written by Sonja Melander and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come explore the delightful island of Montserrat and its dangerous volcano! The island of Montserrat in the Caribbean has an active volcano! After hundreds of years of quiet, the Soufriere Hills Volcano awoke in 1995, bringing with it dangers like volcanic ash, pyroclastic flows, and lahars. Come explore this wonderful island with two Montserratian children as they teach you about their volcano and how scientists keep watch over it. This fully-illustrated book is written in rhyme."

Book What is Montserrat

    Book Details:
  • Author : Maur M. Boix
  • Publisher : L'Abadia de Montserrat
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9788478269419
  • Pages : 86 pages

Download or read book What is Montserrat written by Maur M. Boix and published by L'Abadia de Montserrat. This book was released on 1998 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book An Archaeological History of Montserrat in the West Indies

Download or read book An Archaeological History of Montserrat in the West Indies written by John F. Cherry and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Montserrat is a small island in the Leeward islands of the eastern Caribbean and at present a British Overseas Territory. It has suffered greatly in recent times, first from the devastations of Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and since 1995 from the still-ongoing eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano that has caused two-thirds of the island’s population to emigrate and left half the island a dangerous exclusion zone. Archaeological research here began only in the late 1970s, but work over the past four decades has now made it possible to present an archaeological history of Montserrat, from the earliest known traces of human activity on the island about 5,000 years ago to the present. This book draws on all the available archaeological evidence (including that from the co-authors’ own island-wide survey and excavation project since 2010), as well as newly available archival documents, to trace this little island’s long history and heritage. This is not the story of an isolated and remote island: Montserrat is shown rather to be a place intricately connected to the flows of people and goods that have travelled between islands and across the Atlantic at various points in time, both Amerindian and historical. Despite its small size and seeming irrelevance, Montserrat has in fact always been networked into regional and global systems of connectivity. An underlying theme of this volume is resilience. It presents insights from the archaeological and documentary evidence on how the island’s inhabitants have coped with often adverse conditions throughout the course of its history – hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, slavery, disease, invasions, and impoverishment – all while remaining proudly connected to heritage that celebrates the accomplishments of island residents.

Book The Rule of Saint Benedict

    Book Details:
  • Author : Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino.)
  • Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
  • Release : 1990
  • ISBN : 9780852441688
  • Pages : 152 pages

Download or read book The Rule of Saint Benedict written by Saint Benedict (Abbot of Monte Cassino.) and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen centuries after it was written, the Rule of St. Benedict still provides a deep and practical spirituality that helps lay people cope with everyday problems and challenges.

Book Akhenaten

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dominic Montserrat
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2014-05-01
  • ISBN : 1134690347
  • Pages : 234 pages

Download or read book Akhenaten written by Dominic Montserrat and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pharaoh Akhenaten, who ruled Egypt in the mid-fourteenth century BCE, has been the subject of more speculation than any other character in Egyptian history. This provocative new biography examines both the real Akhenaten and the myths that have been created around him. It scrutinises the history of the pharaoh and his reign, which has been continually written in Eurocentric terms inapplicable to ancient Egypt, and the archaeology of Akhenaten's capital city, Amarna. It goes on to explore the pharaoh's extraordinary cultural afterlife, and the way he has been invoked to validate everything from psychoanalysis to racial equality to Fascism.

Book What is Montserrat

    Book Details:
  • Author : Maur M. Boix
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1974
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 75 pages

Download or read book What is Montserrat written by Maur M. Boix and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book My Little Island

Download or read book My Little Island written by Frane Lessac and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1987-06-26 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiery colors and hundreds of details evoke the sun–drenched beauty, the sweet smells, and the joyful sounds of a jewel–like little Caribbean island that a young boy rediscovers while on a visit with his best friend. Ages 3–6

Book First Confession

    Book Details:
  • Author : Montserrat Fontes
  • Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
  • Release : 1992-05-05
  • ISBN : 9780393308471
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book First Confession written by Montserrat Fontes and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1992-05-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two wealthy nine-year-olds living in a Mexican village in 1947 steal the town hooker's life savings and flee to an impoverished section, where they are set upon and abused by the desperate children who live there.

Book Volcanic Hazard Atlas of the Lesser Antilles

Download or read book Volcanic Hazard Atlas of the Lesser Antilles written by Jan M. Lindsay and published by Seismic Research. This book was released on 2005 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Island Queen

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  • Author : Vanessa Riley
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2021-07-06
  • ISBN : 0063002868
  • Pages : 668 pages

Download or read book Island Queen written by Vanessa Riley and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Riveting and transformative, evocative and immersive...by turns vibrant and bold and wise, discovering Dorothy’s story is a singular pleasure.”--The New York Times A remarkable, sweeping historical novel based on the incredible true life story of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a free Black woman who rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful landowners in the colonial West Indies. Born into slavery on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, Doll bought her freedom—and that of her sister and her mother—from her Irish planter father and built a legacy of wealth and power as an entrepreneur, merchant, hotelier, and planter that extended from the marketplaces and sugar plantations of Dominica and Barbados to a glittering luxury hotel in Demerara on the South American continent. Vanessa Riley’s novel brings Doll to vivid life as she rises above the harsh realities of slavery and colonialism by working the system and leveraging the competing attentions of the men in her life: a restless shipping merchant, Joseph Thomas; a wealthy planter hiding a secret, John Coseveldt Cells; and a roguish naval captain who will later become King William IV of England. From the bustling port cities of the West Indies to the forbidding drawing rooms of London’s elite, Island Queen is a sweeping epic of an adventurer and a survivor who answered to no one but herself as she rose to power and autonomy against all odds, defying rigid eighteenth-century morality and the oppression of women as well as people of color. It is an unforgettable portrait of a true larger-than-life woman who made her mark on history.

Book Introduction to Montserrat

Download or read book Introduction to Montserrat written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Montserrat is a small island territory in the Caribbean that was first settled by the Arawak and Carib peoples. The island was later colonized by the British, who established sugar plantations and brought in enslaved Africans to work the land. Montserrat gained independence from Britain in 1962 and remains a British Overseas Territory today. The island's history is also marked by the devastating effects of natural disasters, including hurricanes and volcanic eruptions. In 1995, the island's Soufrière Hills volcano erupted, forcing the evacuation of most of the population and causing widespread damage. Despite these challenges, Montserrat has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its music, including the traditional music called "scratch" and the modern style of soca. The island also has a thriving tourism industry, attracting visitors with its natural beauty and history.

Book Ms  Rubinstein s Beauty

Download or read book Ms Rubinstein s Beauty written by Pep Montserrat and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s a message we learn in childhood, but all too quickly forget: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” “Beauty is only skin deep.” With its incandescent paintings and imaginative text, Ms. Rubinstein’s Beauty shows us just how true these timeless sayings can be. Children will be enchanted…and surprised at every turn. “Ms. Rubenstein is a beautiful woman. But nobody knows it.” No—they don’t notice her wonderful eyes, delicate hands, graceful feet, and kind heart. Something a little strange, a little distracting about her captures their attention instead. But one man—himself a bit out of the ordinary—thinks she’s the vision of loveliness. Pep Montserrat has created a gorgeous tribute to love that looks beyond the obvious—and a picture book as special as its two main characters.

Book Montserrat  Official Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jordi Molas i Rifà
  • Publisher : L'Abadia de Montserrat
  • Release : 2008-03-17
  • ISBN : 9788478269587
  • Pages : 92 pages

Download or read book Montserrat Official Guide written by Jordi Molas i Rifà and published by L'Abadia de Montserrat. This book was released on 2008-03-17 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya

Download or read book Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya written by Philip Freakley and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2011-05-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 30 graded walks in Spain’s Southern Catalunya. Exploring the beautiful scenery of els Ports and the Tarragona mountains, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours. A 2-day, circular trek encompassing Sant Roc and Arnes is also described in 2 stages covering 47km (29 miles). Sketch maps are included Detailed information on planning, accommodation and local history Highlights include the Cardó and Montsia massifs Easy access from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus

Book My Itchy Travel Feet  Breathtaking Adventure Vacation Ideas

Download or read book My Itchy Travel Feet Breathtaking Adventure Vacation Ideas written by Donna Hull and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At My Itchy Travel Feet, The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel, writer Donna Hull and photographer Alan Hull travel the world recording their boomer travel experiences with words, photos, and videos so that you’ll know exactly what to expect. Their goal? To get boomers off the couch and out into the world. In this Blog to Book, they’ve chosen some of their favorite journeys to share with you. Take a road trip in Northern Italy, drive the California Big Sur coast, or explore Arches, Canyonlands, Glacier, and Grand Tetons National Parks. You’ll find a chapter on small ship luxury cruising and a travel tips section with advice on road trips, cruising, travel photography, and multi-generational travel. So, pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and start reading about active travel for boomers. It’s guaranteed to make your travel feet itchy!

Book The Political Discourse of Carl Schmitt

Download or read book The Political Discourse of Carl Schmitt written by Montserrat Herrero and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carl Schmitt is a key figure in modern political thought, but discussion of his work often focuses upon specific elements or themes within his texts. This book provides a wide-ranging discussion of Carl Schmitt’s discourse and provides a new perspective on his contribution, presenting the idea of Nomos of the Earth as the key idea that organizes his political and legal discourse This book creates a ‘reverse genealogy’ of Schmitt’s theoretical system, starting from his legal and political concept of nomos so as to reconstruct his understanding of order. It connects the different topics the Carl Schmitt developed along his intellectual trajectory, which have generally been approached in separate ways by scholars: the legal theory, the concept of the political, the theory of international relations and political theology. The text considers the whole of Carl Schmitt’s work including writings that have been previously unknown to the English speaking academy; old journals with just three or four pages, newspaper articles, manuscripts of conferences, and Festschrifts.Itprovides a balanced examination of the whole complex of Carl Schmitt’s political discourse.