Download or read book Essential Greek Islands written by Arthur Eperon and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Groc s Candid Guide to the Ionian Islands written by Geoffrey O'Connell and published by Ashford, Buchan & Enright. This book was released on 1989 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Odysseus Unbound written by Robert Bittlestone and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-09-19 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraordinary story of the exciting discovery of the true location of Odysseus' homeland of Ithaca.

Download or read book The Name of the Nearest River written by Alex Taylor and published by Sarabande Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a room soaked in the scent of whiskey, perfume, and sweat, Alex Taylor's America is at once intoxicating, vulnerable, and full of brawn. The stories in The Name of the Nearest River reveal the hidden dangers in the coyote-infested fields, riverbeds, and abandoned logging trails of Kentucky. There we find tactile, misbegotten characters, desperate for the solace found in love, revenge, or just enough coal to keep an elderly woman's stove burning a few more nights. Echoing Flannery O'Connor and William Faulkner, Taylor manages fervor as well as humor in these dusky, shotgun plots, where, in one story, a man spends seven days in a johnboat with his fiddle and a Polaroid camera, determined to enact vengeance on the water-logged body of a used car salesman; and in another, a demolition derby enthusiast nicknamed "Wife" watches his two wild, burning love interests duke it out, only to determine he would rather be left alone entirely. Together, these stories present a resonant debut collection from an unexpected new voice in southern fiction. Book jacket.

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Download or read book Captain Corelli s Mandolin written by Louis de Bernières and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS** 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR 'A true diamond of a novel, glinting with comedy and tragedy' Daily Mail It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals but over time he proves himself to be civilised, humorous – and a consummate musician. When Pelagia, the local doctor's daughter, finds her letters to her fiancé go unanswered, Antonio and Pelagia draw close and the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as a war of bestial savagery gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender? 'Louis de Bernières is in the direct line that runs through Dickens and Evelyn Waugh...he has only to look into his world, one senses, for it to rush into reality, colours and touch and taste' Evening Standard

Download or read book The Ionian Islands written by Anthony Hirst and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ionian Islands stretch south from the Adriatic, where Corfu’s Pantokrator mountain overlooks Albania across narrow straits, along the western coast of mainland Greece through Paxi, Kephalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada and Zakynthos, to Kythira, midway between Athens and Crete. Three crucial sea-battles were fought here – Sybota (the first recorded), Actium and Lepanto – an indication of the Ionians’ role as an East-West crossroads, between Western Christendom and the Orthodox and Islamic East. Ruled by Venice in her Stato da Mar (sea-empire), the islands became an independent state, as the Septinsular Republic and then, under British Protection, as the United States of the Ionian Islands. Before the mainland Greeks had a State, the Ionian people were proud of having a university – from 1824 – in Corfu town, a World Heritage Site. The islands were united with the Kingdom of Greece in 1864 – the first addition to its territory. This book (with over thirty illustrations) explores the history, archaeology, languages, customs and culture of the Ionian Islands. Without venturing far from the islands, readers will learn much about this distinctive part of the Mediterranean and Greek world. The chapters range from the mythology of the Bronze Age (Homer’s Scheria, where Odysseus startled Nausicaa as she bathed) to today, concentrating particularly on the British Protectorate (1815–1864). One, illustrated by contemporary maps, deals with descriptions of the islands by a fourteenth-century Venetian writing in Latin. The roles of Jews, Souliot refugees, Greek revolutionaries, rebel peasants in Cephalonia, and workers in Corfu’s port suburb of Mandouki are examined in detail. There are contributions on religion and philosophy, as well as literature, music, painting, and the folk-art of carved walking-canes.

Download or read book Western Music in Hellenic Communities written by Athanasios Trikoupis and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Berlitz Zakynthos Pocket Guide written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Zkynthos & Kefaloni is a concise, full-colour travel guide that gives you reliable, user-friendly detail along with vivid photography to uncover these neighbouring islands. Zkynthos is lush and green, and known for its much photographed Shipwreck Bay, remnants of Venetian-influenced architecture, and Greece's first National Marine Park - the most important loggerhead turtle nesting rookery in the Mediterranean. Kefaloni is more rugged and mountainous, but equally surrounded by crystal clear waters, its beautiful landscapes now famous as the film locations for Captain Corelli's Mandolin. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Zkynthos and Kefaloni's Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you get around. The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the histories of Zkynthos and Kefaloni, and ideas for an excursion to the nearby island of Ithki. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

Download or read book Insect Conservation and Islands written by Tim R. New and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-06-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of original papers and reviews dealing with the peculiarities of island insects and their conservation in many parts of the world. Contributions to this special issue of Journal of Insect Conservation range from biogeographical analyses and ecological features of island insects and their evolution to the variety of concerns for their wellbeing, and practical conservation through a variety of, sometimes novel, approaches. They provide a valuable and up-to-date resource for entomologists and conservation practitioners.

Download or read book The Tocco of the Greek Realm written by Nada Zečević and published by Makart. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the Tocco family, the most prominent kindreds in Latin Greece during the 14th and 15th centuries. Originally from the Italian South, their five generations ruled the Greek regions of the Heptanese, Epiros and Peloponnese. By exploring the elaborate structures of their power, this monograph reveals an intricate nexus of dynamic personal and political relations, as well as larger socio-historical processes that transformed this family from junior nobility of the Angevin Naples into independent elite ruling a region on the crossroads between the Byzantine East and the Latin West. In doing so, this saga of the Tocco nobility, power and migration gives a critical overview of the early-modern and modern scholarship dealing with this family, cross-examining, at the same time, a most extensive pool of primary sources: Latin and Greek narratives, family documents and genealogies until now largely unpublished or little known to the scholarship, legal sources and diplomatic correspondence, commercial books and archeological reports.

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Download or read book Berlitz Pocket Guide Zakynthos Kefalonia Travel Guide eBook written by Berlitz and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berlitz Pocket Guide Zákynthos and Kefalonia The world-renowned pocket travel guide by Berlitz. Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring India. From top tourist attractions like the Blue Caves of Zákynthos, Melissáni and Mount Énos, to cultural gems, including a boat tour to admire the stunning coastline of Zákynthos, discovering the picturesque coastal village of Ássos and relaxing on the soft golden sands of the Vasilikós Peninsula, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Zákynthos and Kefalonia - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the area's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary: quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with vocabulary - Covers: Zákynthos; Kefaloniá; Itháki Get the most out of your trip with: Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Greek About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Download or read book The Mini Rough Guide to Kefaloni Travel Guide with Free Ebook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized travel guide to Kefaloniá is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Mýrtos beach, Paliki Peninsula, Navágio Beach as well as hidden gems, including Lixoúri and Anogí. Our Kefaloniá guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. This Kefaloniá travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to KEFALONIÁ covers: Argostóli, The Livathó, south coast. In this guide book to Kefaloniá you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Kefaloniá, from cultural explorations in Agía Paraskeví to family activities in child-friendly places, like Fiskárdo Bay or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Mount Énos. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Kefaloniá travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Mýrtos beach, Petaní beach, Afáles Bay, Mycenaean tholos tomb and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Kefaloniá is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Argostóli. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Kefaloniá. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Kefaloniá will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this Kefaloniá guide book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

Download or read book Crop Science written by Roxana Savin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive and state-of-the-art source reference for understanding the functions and mechanisms responsible for yield and quality determination under a range of conditions. By uncovering relationships and challenges of successful and scalable crop management and breeding, this volume addresses the challenges of environmentally sound production of bulk and quality food, fodder, fiber, and energy which are of ongoing international concern. Contemporary agriculture and crop management confronts the challenge of increasing demand in terms of quantitative and qualitative production targets. These targets have to be achieved against a background of climate change, including soil and water scarcity and higher temperatures, and the environmental and social aspects of agricultural sustainability. This book views crop production as an active source of methods, theories, ideas, and tools for application in genetic improvement and agronomy.

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Download or read book The Greek Revolution written by Paschalis M. Kitromilides and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2022 London Hellenic Prize On the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, an essential guide to the momentous war for independence of the Greeks from the Ottoman Empire. The Greek war for independence (1821–1830) often goes missing from discussion of the Age of Revolutions. Yet the rebellion against Ottoman rule was enormously influential in its time, and its resonances are felt across modern history. The Greeks inspired others to throw off the oppression that developed in the backlash to the French Revolution. And Europeans in general were hardly blind to the sight of Christian subjects toppling Muslim rulers. In this collection of essays, Paschalis Kitromilides and Constantinos Tsoukalas bring together scholars writing on the many facets of the Greek Revolution and placing it squarely within the revolutionary age. An impressive roster of contributors traces the revolution as it unfolded and analyzes its regional and transnational repercussions, including the Romanian and Serbian revolts that spread the spirit of the Greek uprising through the Balkans. The essays also elucidate religious and cultural dimensions of Greek nationalism, including the power of the Orthodox church. One essay looks at the triumph of the idea of a Greek “homeland,” which bound the Greek diaspora—and its financial contributions—to the revolutionary cause. Another essay examines the Ottoman response, involving a series of reforms to the imperial military and allegiance system. Noted scholars cover major figures of the revolution; events as they were interpreted in the press, art, literature, and music; and the impact of intellectual movements such as philhellenism and the Enlightenment. Authoritative and accessible, The Greek Revolution confirms the profound political significance and long-lasting cultural legacies of a pivotal event in world history.