Download or read book The Amazon River of Promise written by Alida Malkus and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the discovery and exploration of "the greatest river on earth" and describes the geography, resources, wildlife, and people of the territory through which it flows.
Download or read book The Amazon River of Promise written by Alida Malkus and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the discovery and exploration of "the greatest river on earth" and describes the geography, resources, wildlife, and people of the territory through which it flows.
Download or read book Three Rivers of the Amazon written by Tim Biggs and published by Tim Biggs. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2004, Tim Biggs became the first person to kayak the three main tributaries of the Amazon River. Join him in his amazing quest, beginning on the Urubamba River (1981), continuing on the Apurimac River (1985), and concluding 23 years later (2004) on the Maranon River. A cast of diverse, heroic, and eccentric characters ensures that the action on the riverbanks matches the action-packed thrills and spills on the river. This promises an unforgettable read. During these adventures, Tim somehow manages to fall off a cliff, is shot at, eats 'delicacies' that'll make anyone's stomach turn, becomes the enemy of man's best friend, and survives the Incas' revenge! And that is only life on the shore! Then there are the rivers, each with its distinct qualities and traits. The Urubamba is fierce, unpredictable and yet stunningly beautiful, sporting both the ruins of Machu Picchu and the treacherous Torontei Gorge. Secondly, there's the Apurimac, walled in and inhospitable, where infighting among members threatens to sink the highly-charged, adrenaline-filled expedition. To add to the tension, politics rears its ugly head... The final river in this trilogy is the Maranon. Tim is now in his fifties and leads the expedition. Will he be able to keep up with the young, hotshot swashbucklers who make up the team? This true-life story is told with absolute honesty, and exposes all aspects of river life on the remote rivers of South America (and a few other places). Journal sketches and illustrations by Tim add authenticity to this wonderful, positive tale. However, as Tim explores the rivers and wonders of the world, he is brave enough to face and admit to the shortcomings in his own life. This results in the exploration of another river - one that ultimately changes the course of Tim's own life.
Download or read book Prosperity s Promise written by Bradford L Barham and published by Westview Press. This book was released on 1996-09-12 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study provides the first integrative economic analysis of one of Latin America's most explosive natural resource export booms. The authors combine economic and geographical perspectives to build persuasive theoretical and empirical arguments linking micro- and macroeconomic processes and to explain the key features and outcomes of the boom. They conclude by laying out the essential lessons learned for assessing the role of resource extraction in developing regional economies.
Download or read book The Great River written by Amazon Steam Navigation Company and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Multicultural Explorations written by Mary A. Heltshe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1991-02-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduce elementary children to six areas of the world-Japan, Italy, Hawaii, Australia, Kenya, and Brazil. Using an integrated approach to authentic learning and assessment and to literacy development, activities teach children about family life, school, games, crafts (such as origami), foods, language, customs, and celebrations. Spend two weeks or two months exploring each country, choosing from the wealth of activities and resources provided. Grades K-6.
Download or read book River of Promise written by David L. Nicandri and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Adventure to the Amazon Rainforest written by Tanvi Sharma and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two years ago, in the middle of the night, Flora had heard her parents fight and then her dad walked out on her and her mum... forever! Without so much as an explanation, or a goodbye, his exit left Flora confused. And angry. And determined to find him. Join Flora and her BFF Millie as they risk their class expedition, risk expulsion, risk their lives on this Adventure to the Amazon Rainforest and try and find answers that have evaded her for years.
Download or read book Parisian Promises written by Cecilia Velástegui and published by Libros Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paris, 1973: In the midst of a turbulent period of student unrest, political protest, and terrorist threats, Monica, a naïve and idealistic American college student, arrives in Paris eager to live out her rose-colored dreams. Along with her three friends, Monica soon discovers a Paris not pictured in guidebooks or dreamy black-and-white photographs--a place both seductive and dangerous. The young women, who each dreamed of love at first sight, instead find themselves in a complex tangle of temptation, sex, love, and betrayal. In a city famed for its beauty, the friends soon lose sight of their moral compasses, and discover the seamy side of the Parisian adventure. Monica's passionate involvement with two men puts her in grave danger. Velástegui spins a provocative and mesmerizing tale about the loss of innocence, the allure of desire, the power of both betrayal and redemption, and the danger in romanticizing the most loved and iconic of cities--Paris.
Download or read book The Covenant written by George Wesley Buchanan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buchanan has unlocked an interesting conflict that took place in Scripture and has important ethical implications that continue until today. There are only two passages in Scripture that report something that God reckoned to anyone as righteousness. One of these is the covenant made with Abraham that included the promises of prosperity, posterity, and the land if the people obeyed, but curses of famine, disease, wild beasts, and the sword, if they disobeyed. The other covenant was made with Phineas. It also expected to receive the promises but demanded different behavior. It was designed to repudiate the covenant made with Abraham. Buchanan has traced the results of these covenants as they were followed by the parties to the contracts from Abraham to Jesus, Paul, and Marcion in antiquity, and as far as Martin Luther King today. Originally these conflicts were played out within the borders of Palestine and according to the character of life that the contracts directed and the righteousness associated with their fulfillment.
Download or read book River of Darkness written by Buddy Levy and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed author of Labyrinth of Ice charts the legendary sixteenth-century adventurer’s death-defying navigation of the Amazon River. In 1541, Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro and his lieutenant Francisco Orellana searched for La Canela, South America’s rumored Land of Cinnamon, and the fabled El Dorado, “the golden man.” Quickly, the enormous expedition of mercenaries, enslaved natives, horses, and hunting dogs were decimated through disease, starvation, and attacks in the jungle. Hopelessly lost in the swampy labyrinth, Pizarro and Orellana made the fateful decision to separate. While Pizarro eventually returned home in rags, Orellana and fifty-seven men continued into the unknown reaches of the mighty Amazon jungle and river. Theirs would be the greater glory. Interweaving historical accounts with newly uncovered details, Levy reconstructs Orellana’s journey as the first European to navigate the world’s largest river. Every twist and turn of the powerful Amazon holds new wonders and the risk of death. Levy gives a long-overdue account of the Amazon’s people—some offering sustenance and guidance, others hostile, subjecting the invaders to gauntlets of unremitting attacks and signs of terrifying rituals. Violent and beautiful, noble and tragic, River of Darkness is riveting history and breathtaking adventure that will sweep readers on a voyage unlike any other. Praise for Buddy Levy and River of Darkness “In River of Darkness, Buddy Levy recounts Orellana’s headlong dash down the Amazon. Like Mr. Levy’s last book, Conquistador, about the conquest of Mexico, River of Darkness presents a fast-moving tale of triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds. . . . Though impromptu, the expedition was one of the most amazing adventures of all time.” —Wall Street Journal “An exciting, well-plotted excursion down the Amazon River with the early Spanish conquistador. . . . [A] richly textured account of the rogue, rebel and visionary whose discovery still resonates today.” —Kirkus Reviews “A rollicking adventure . . . Levy successfully conveys the Amazon’s power and majesty, while shedding light on the futility of humanity’s attempt to tame it.” —The A.V. Club
Download or read book Amazon Extreme written by Colin Angus and published by Crown. This book was released on 2002-04-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of three enthusiastic (but inexperienced) adventurers who attempt to become the first team to raft the entire length of the Amazon River–all 4,007 miles--and (barely) live to tell about it. To a trio of twenty-something adrenaline junkies, it sounded like an irresistible challenge: tackle the Amazon with nothing more than a rubber raft between them and fate. But when Colin Angus, Ben Kozel, and Scott Borthwick embarked on their fantastic voyage in September 1999, just climbing to the river’s source nearly killed them. Beginning with the dehydration that nearly did the adventurers in as they hiked the Andes to the river's source, Amazon Extreme is a breathtaking account of the daily challenges, dangers, and triumphs experienced over the course of this five-month expedition. With no money to speak of and inaccurate, fifty-year-old maps to guide them, this intrepid trio manages to persevere through violent rapids, guerilla gunfire, mosquito-infested drinking water, and numerous bouts of sickness. But in spite of several near-death experiences, including one particularly terrifying moment when their raft is toppled in the raging white water, Angus's crew finds a reverence for the compelling beauty that makes this region so renowned. Amidst the hardship are moments of pure pleasure, from graceful dolphins and lush forests to the intriguing, gracious people who’ve made their homes along the riverbank. An inspiring tale of courage and exploration, this is the story of three guys who truly went off the deep end, and one who came back to write a riveting recollection of it.
Download or read book Promises at Indigo Bay written by Ellyn Oaksmith and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I adored it… Made my eyes well up and my heart melt. Great ingredients mixed into a wonderful story… Sit back and enjoy this fabulous book. You will not regret it, believe me.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Indigo Bay may be Stella’s perfect home, but it has always been tinged with sadness. The waters of the lake, deepest blue and visible from every window, are a constant reminder of her biggest mistake—and the reason she has always promised never to let anyone into her heart. But everything changes when dark, handsome Paolo arrives in town. As a whirlwind romance develops quickly into something deeper and stronger, Stella starts to wonder if maybe—just maybe—she might deserve some happiness after all. If Paolo has found something to love in her, can she learn to love—and forgive—herself? But then Paolo asks her the biggest question of her life, and what should be a moment of joy turns into one of panic. She can’t marry Paolo while keeping her biggest secret from him. But if she tells him the truth, she is sure she’ll lose him forever. Maybe true love is worth risking everything for. Is it time for Stella to leave her past behind—and make new promises? A heart-breaking and hopeful story about learning to trust in yourself and the people you love, Promises at Indigo Bay will show you that it’s never too late to try for your happy ending. Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Debbie Macomber. Readers are falling in love with Ellyn Oaksmith: “Beautifully written romantic tension, high personal stakes, and charming characters on every page? SIGN. ME. UP. This was my first read from Ellyn Oaksmith and I adored every word. I am already dreaming about the sequel. 5 Stars! Highly recommended.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this book. It was my first Ellyn Oaksmith read and it won't be my last. This book has some laugh out loud moments and some that make you cry!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed reading this book… wonderfully told… Fall in love with this story as you relax with a glass of wine. Enjoy!” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The writing in this book is so picturesque… A perfect beach and vacation read. There is much here to make you want to keep reading until the end… this is truly a great read.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Download or read book Treasure Trackers written by Tim Tuck and published by Blake Education. This book was released on 2002 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Broken Promise of Agricultural Progress written by Cameron Muir and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and the global agricultural system has become one of the defining public concerns of the twenty-first century. Ecological disorder and inequity is at the heart of our food system. This thoughtful and confronting book tells the story of how the development of modern agriculture promised ecological and social stability but instead descended into dysfunction. Contributing to knowledge in environmental, cultural and agricultural histories, it explores how people have tried to live in the aftermath of ‘ecological imperialism’. The Broken Promise of Agricultural Progress: An environmental history journeys to the dry inland plains of Australia where European ideas and agricultural technologies clashed with a volatile and taunting country that resisted attempts to subdue and transform it for the supply of global markets. Its wide-ranging narrative puts gritty local detail in its global context to tell the story of how cultural anxieties about civilisation, population, and race, shaped agriculture in the twentieth century. It ranges from isolated experiment farms to nutrition science at the League of Nations, from local landholders to high profile moral crusaders, including an Australian apricot grower who met Franklin D. Roosevelt and almost fed the world. This book will be useful to undergraduates and postgraduates on courses examining international comparisons of nineteenth and twentieth century agriculture, and courses studying colonial development and settler societies. It will also appeal to food concerned general readers.
Download or read book Governing the Rainforest written by Eve Z. Bratman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable development is often thought of as a product that can be obtained by following a prescribed course of interventions. Rather than conceptualizing it as a sweet spot of economic, ecological, and social balance, sustainable development is an ongoing process of embroilments requiring constant negotiation of often-competing aims. Sustainable development politics yield highly uneven results among different members of society and different geographic areas. As this book argues, such imbalances mean that sustainable development processes often prioritize economic over environmental goals, perpetuating and reinforcing economic and political inequalities. Governing the Rainforest looks at development and conservation efforts in the Brazilian Amazon, where the government and corporate interests bump up against those of environmentalists and local populations. This book asks why sustainable development continues to be such a powerful and influential idea in the region, and what impact it has had on various political and economic interests and geographic areas. In other words, as Eve Z. Bratman argues, sustainable development is a political practice in itself. This book offers detailed case study analysis, including of the creation of vast conservation corridors, the construction of one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world, and new forms of land settlement projects. Based on a decade of Bratman's ethnographic fieldwork throughout Brazil, and particularly along the Trans-Amazonian Highway, Governing the Rainforest offers a fresh take on sustainable development within a multi-level analysis of actors, discourses, and practices.
