Richard henry dana ship6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() While trying to arrange a spot aboard another ship, his Captain began to make things difficult for him, nearly refusing to allow Dana to leave. He spent much of his time on the California mainland in a hide house, curing and loading the hides onto the ship to be sent back to Boston.Īfter nearly a year away from home Dana was ready to go back. Dana witnessed the terrible mistreatment of the crew by their captain which included practices such as flogging. ![]() On Aughe shipped out from the port of Boston headed along the South American coast, around Cape Horn and back north for the Mexican province of Nueva California, or what we know as modern day California.Īt this time, maritime law was still very underdeveloped, giving Captains unchecked authority on the seas. This was especially unusual because his family was wealthy and he was more likely to be a passenger, than a common crewman. Unable to continue at Harvard he decided to take some time off, and at the age of 19, he signed up as a crew member for a merchant ship, the Pilgrim. In his third year of studying at Harvard University, Dana contracted the measles, from which complications resulted in his eyesight becoming so bad that studying became very difficult. was a lawyer and politician from Massachusetts who is famous for his classic book ‘ Two Years Before the Mast ’, recounting his time at sea aboard a ship transporting cow hides from California to Boston. ![]()
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Katie John by Mary Calhoun6/25/2023 ![]() She is a believable and likable protagonist, worthy of one of my favorite words:irrepressible,a quality that encouraged me to be more than the socially proscribed roles I saw growing up. I love how she is so physically active, courageous, headstrong, and often acts before thinking. (They are some of the most understanding parents in children’s literature.) Her parents are loving, accepting, and affirm who she is even when she causes problems. ![]() Katie John has a great imagination that often gets her in trouble, but often helps her get out of a fix. I can see why I loved this character and her adventures. The KATIE JOHN books were some of my favorites as a child, and my son just bought me a set of “the old ones” for Christmas. At the end of the book, I was sad to say goodbye, but felt as if this was a girl who was going to do just fine-with or without a Heathcliff in her life. And given her personality, she manages to get herself in plenty of trouble. Of course, her choices are all boys from her middle school. In this book, Katie John has discovered WUTHERING HEIGHTS, and hopes to find her own dreamy, strong, emotionally charged man. The supporting characters are a joy, too. (Though I had to buy a used copy since libraries no longer carry it.) Part of me was sad to have Katie John growing up, yet the series clearly moved her along the early adolescent path. Katie John cest moi Goofy, ham-handed, good-natured and well-meaning, she blunders her way through her 10th year in this sweetly nostalgic story. ![]() ![]() I read this fourth book in the series close upon the heels of having read the other three. ![]() Brida story6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() They form a bond but maintain secrets from each other, which makes the story more fascinating. Luwan, Meg, and Kiliarn - trio fought with many mythical creatures apart from the Riders. They need help, they need allies, and with the assistance of a mysterious book, they reach the door of Kiliarn. The most dreadful enemies were The Ghork Riders, whom Luwan read about in books and never thought they were real, but they are chasing him and Meg for unknown reasons. Left with no other choice, they embark on this voyage but are chased by villagers and guards. But going to the city into the unknown is also terrifying. Tormented by a tax collector, Luwan decided to step up and deny the payment, which led him to leave his village.ĭue to Luwan's decision, Meg's life is also turned upside down, but they know that the threat is confirmed, and if they stay, they'll end up dead. In Brida village lived our protagonist Luwan with his older sister Meg. This fantasy story sets in a kingdom named Sivilik. Luwan of Brida is the first book in the Inkredia series written by Sarang Mahajan. ![]() The kybalion 3 initiates6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Our intent is not to erect a new Temple of Knowledge, but rather to place in the hands of the student a Master-Key with which he may open the many inner doors in the Temple of Mystery through the main portals he has already entered. ''The purpose of this work is not the enunciation of any special philosophy or doctrine, but rather is to give to the students a statement of the Truth that will serve to reconcile the many bits of occult knowledge that they may have acquired, but which are apparently opposed to each other and which often serve to discourage and disgust the beginner in the study. An occult classic, this edition of The Kybalion is prefaced with an intriguing and thought-provoking foreword by Summum. ![]() As a result, a great deal of speculation has been made about who actually wrote the book. In ancient times and even today, these teachings were not understood by the lay person, but were readily understood by students after the axioms and principles had been explained and exemplified by the Hermetic Initiates and Masters to their Neophytes. The 'Three Initiates' who authored The Kybalion chose to remain anonymous. ![]() Since 1908, The Kybalion has served as a study of basic Hermetic teachings that outline an ageless wisdom and touch upon the inner workings of nature. There have always been a few Initiates in each generation, in the various lands of the earth, who kept alive the sacred flame of the. ![]() The saffron kitchen by yasmin crowther6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() This past history returns to haunt Maryam when her deceased sister's son, Saeed, comes to stay with Maryam, Edward, and their daughter, Sara, in London. ![]() Disowned, she became a nurse and moved to England as a young woman where she married Edward. ![]() Maryam grew up in a life of privilege until a mild indiscretion with her tutor, Ali-with whom she was infatuated-shamed the family. Crowther, whose mother is Iranian and father British, portrays the life of Maryam, the daughter of an Iranian general. SIDELIGHTS:Ī consultant in sustainable development and corporate responsibility, British-born Yasmin Crowther debuted as a novelist with her 2006 The Saffron Kitchen. The Saffron Kitchen (novel), Viking ( New York, NY), 2007. Previously worked for Ketchum, as CSR Director, and for the consultant firm URS/Dames & Moore. Has consulted for companies, including Shell, Novo Nordisk, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Penguin Ketchum, and Toyota, in sustainable development and corporate responsibility. SustainAbility (risk management consulting firm), London, England, director. Office-SustainAbility, 20-22 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4EB, England. ![]() Paddy doyle ha ha ha6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Remember that if you’re buying books as a gift, we also offer a wide-range of book prints, gifts and greetings cards for readers of all ages! Check out our print studio and gift-shop today. If you’re buying books as a gift, we can gift-wrap them and send them wherever in the world you wish! We can even hand-write your greetings card with your personal message. ![]() If we recommend books to you through this service, we’ll be able gather up those books and send them to you no matter where you. Our recommendations service is open for all to use. ![]() Moreover, we pride ourselves on being able to track down and obtain any book our customers want. He won the Booker Prize in 1993 for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha. He is the author of eleven acclaimed novels including The Commitments, The Snapper, The Van and Smile, two collections of short stories, and Rory & Ita, a memoir about his parents. The story is about a 10-year-old boy living in Barrytown, North Dublin, and the events that happen within his age group, school and home in around 1968. From fun and adventure on the streets, boredom in the classroom to increasing isolation at home, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is the story of a boy who sees everything but understands less and less. Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha is a novel by Irish writer Roddy Doyle, first published in 1993 by Secker and Warburg. Roddy Doyle’s Booker Prize-winning novel describes the world of ten-year-old Paddy Clarke, growing up in Barrytown, north Dublin. ![]() Love boat reunion book6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() “Back in the day, people would say cruising was for the nearly dead or newlywed,” says cruise journalist Carolyn Spencer Brown, chief content officer for Cruise Media, LLC. Royal Caribbean had launched in 1968, and Carnival Cruise Line was founded in 1972.īut the cruising demographic was very different to what it is now.Īlthough cruise companies were apparently keen to attract younger passengers, many people simply didn’t know much about cruising, and those who did had a very specific idea of it. Several modern cruise lines existed when the show began, including Princess, founded in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. “Because you had 50 million people watching, and they all wanted to go on a cruise.” Grace, who worked as a scriptwriter on the program during the 1980s. “‘The Love Boat’ really created the cruise industry,” says Michael L. ![]() Bloody sunday by ben coes6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() He is a former speechwriter for the George H. “A propulsive read…fans of Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy will tear through Bloody Sunday. BEN COES is the author of the critically acclaimed Power Down and Coup d’Etat. ![]() “His boldest, most daring thriller yet.”- The Real Book Spy Now Dewey has to do the impossible: in only twenty-four hours, with no room for error, he must find a way to infiltrate North Korea and stop a nuclear attack that will kill millions and devastate two countries. ![]() To get the missiles he needs to launch a nuclear attack against the United States, he’s trading nuclear triggers with Iran and is sending his top military man to negotiate the trade.ĭewey Andreas is sent to Macau to carry out a bold operation against the North Korean general. Bush White House, worked for Boone Pickens, was a fellow at the JFK School of Government at Harvard, a campaign manager for Mitt Romney’s run for governor in 2002, and is currently a partner in a private equity company out of Boston. ![]() Long a danger to the rest of the world, he is about to implement his long-held, terrible dreams of revenge. BEN COES is the author of the critically acclaimed Power Down and Coup d’Etat. But after the President himself asks, Dewey agrees to do one last mission. America’s top special forces operative, he has had enough. 'Ben Coes Bloody Sunday is a propulsive read with enough plot hooks, twists, and action to fill five thrillers. THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD COMES DOWN TO TWENTY-FOUR HOURS…AND ONE MAN.ĭewey Andreas tried to quit. ![]() Wayward by blake crouch6/23/2023 ![]() Everyone secretly dreams of leaving, but those who dare face a terrifying surprise.Īs sheriff, Ethan Burke is tasked with enforcing the town's laws, and he's one of the few entrusted with the truth - even though, for all his knowledge, he's as much a prisoner of Wayward Pines as anyone else.īut when a murder investigation draws him deeper into the town's inner workings, Ethan learns that its past is darker than even he suspected - and finds himself faced with an impossible choice. ![]() Others think they're trapped in an unfathomable experiment. ![]() Nestled amid picture-perfect mountains, the idyllic town of Wayward Pines is a modern-day Eden - at least at first glance.Įxcept that within its fences, the residents are told where to work, how to live, and who to marry. Click here to purchase from Rakuten Kobo The second book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion, and Upgrade ![]() Steve martin standing up6/23/2023 ![]() ![]() He never liked Steve’s comedy and even wrote a negative review of Steve’s SNL performance for his friends to read. His father was an aspiring performer who never made it. It was heartbreaking to read about Steve’s relationship with his father for most of his life. ![]() I was literally laughing out loud while reading parts of this book and near tears while reading other parts. He went from performing in front of 4 people (including the staff) to over 40,000 crowds. ![]() Outliers highlights the 10,000 hour rule, that it takes somewhere around 10,000 hours to become world-class at something. The comedian Steve Martin, in Born Standing Up, writes about the incredible amount of time he put into stand-up comedy routines. It was fascinating to read Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life immediately after Outliers. ![]() |