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Author: Danny Wong
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
Published: 2006-12
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780533153619
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A heartfelt tribute to the grandmother- his Nan- who raised Danny Wong from a small boy against seemingly insuperable odds. Also a history of four generations of one Chinese family, Drop's in Nan's Ocean is preeminently a portrait of the undying love between two people who trusted and depended on one another thorugh poverty and desperation.
Author: Nigel Collett
Publisher: City University of HK Press
Published:
Total Pages: 552
ISBN-13: 9629375575
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In January 1980, a young police officer named John MacLennan committed suicide in his Ho Man Tin flat. His death came mere hours before he was to be arrested for committing homosexual acts still, at that point, illegal in Hong Kong. But this was more than the desperate act of a young man, ashamed and afraid; both his death and the subsequent investigation were a smokescreen for a scandal that went to the heart of the establishment. MacLennan came to Hong Kong from Scotland during a tumultuous time in Hong Kong’s history. The governorship of Sir Murray MacLehose was to be a time of reform and progress, but with that remit came the determination of many to suppress scandals and silence those who stirred up trouble. Both the life and death of John MacLennan seemed to many of those in power to threaten the stability of one of Britain’s last colonies. The second edition includes a foreword by Christine Loh (former undersecretary for the environment, former legislator, and founder of Civic Exchange) as well as updated information from new interviews with key people involved in the case. With endorsements from human rights researchers and the local community, this book provides insight into Hong Kong during a time of social unrest and corruption scandals, a time when homosexuality and paedophilia were often considered interchangeable and both offered easy targets for blackmail. “Collett’s vivid account of the MacLennan case and its aftermath allows us to rediscover an episode that is important not only to Hong Kong gay history but to the history of law and criminal justice in a colonial context more broadly. A fascinating read.” – Dr Marco Wan, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Programme in Law and Literary Studies, University of Hong Kong “Nigel Collet has written a period masterpiece.” – Christine Loh, Former undersecretary for the environment, former legislator, and founder of Civic Exchange
Author: Karen Wyld
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Published: 2020-10-01
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 1760801593
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An ancient ocean roars under the red dirt. Hush. Be still for just a moment. Hear its thunder-ing waves crashing on unseen shores. Spanning four generations, with a focus on the 1960s and 70s, an era of rapid social change and burgeoning Aboriginal rights, Where the Fruit Falls is a re-imagining of the epic Australian novel. Brigid Devlin, a young Aboriginal woman, and her twin daughters navigate a troubled nation of First Peoples, settlers and refugees — all determined to shape a future on stolen land. Leaving the sanctuary of her family's apple orchard, Brigid sets off with no destination and a willy wagtail for company. As she moves through an everchanging landscape, Brigid unravels family secrets to recover what she'd lost — by facing the past, she finally accepts herself. Her twin daughters continue her journey with their own search for self-acceptance, truth and justice. 'In poetic and evocative storytelling, this writing celebrates the agency of Indigenous women to traverse ever-present landscapes of colonisation and intergenerational trauma. Country has an omniscient presence in their story lines, guiding the women across vivid desert and coastal landscapes. Where the Fruit Falls recognises both the open wounds of living histo-ries of colonisation and the healing power of belonging to Country.' — 2020 Dorothy Hewett Award judges 'This evocative family saga celebrates the strength and resilience of First Nation women, while touching on deeply traumatic aspects of Australian history. Threads of magic realism shimmer throughout the story, offering a deeper understanding of reality and challenging the reader to imagine a kinder, more just, more humane world.' — Sally Morgan
Author: Polly Pullar
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Published: 2014-10-01
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 0857908227
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →“A lively and entertaining account of the highs and lows of life on this small windswept island . . . A must read for people interested in Scottish history.” —Scottish Field Lawrence MacEwen’s family has owned Muck, a small island in the Scottish Hebrides, since 1896. A wonderfully benevolent, eccentric character, he is passionate about the island and its continuing success, and has kept diaries all his life. Wildlife writer Polly Pullar paints a portrait of a man and a community, unveiling a uniquely human story punctuated with liberal amounts of humor as well as heart-rending tragedy, always dominated by the vagaries of the sea. Filled with extraordinary tales and priceless observations, this is not only an entertaining read but an important part of Scottish social history. Tracing Lawrence’s story from the time his mother brought him home from the hospital on the mainland up to the present day, it offers tales of coal puffers and livestock transportation on steamers and small boats, extraordinary chance meetings and adventures that eventually led him to finding his wife, Jenny, on the island of Soay. It’s also a book about the small hard-working community of thirty souls on this fertile island of just fifteen hundred acres. Residents work closely with the MacEwen family, in a thriving farm, a market garden, a modern school, a busy tearoom, a craft shop, and a winter shoot. It’s a fascinating journey to a place that opened a guesthouse in 2013—just a few months after Muck, one of the last places in the UK to receive twenty-four hour power, left its unreliable generator behind for solar panels and wind turbines.
Author: Jim Burtt-Smith
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 1996-05-01
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 0850525071
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In the summer of 1942 a Wellington bomber, operating with 115 Squadron from Marham in Norfolk was forced to ditch in the North Sea returning from a raid on Hamburg. Two members of the crew, who were picked up by the Luftwaffe, have written this book. '
Author: Stanislaw R. Massel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-10-10
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 0387690921
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book fills a gap in knowledge of breaking waves and their influence on the generation of marine fluxes from ocean surfaces. Based on published data as well as on the author's experience, the text explores in detail the relationship chain of breaking waves, whitecaps coverage, rate of wave energy dissipation, amount of aerosol fluxes rising from a given sea basin, and possible seasonal variations.
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2019-12-18
Total Pages: 8909
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Musaicum Books presents to you this unique and meticulously edited sea adventure collection: Content: Captain Charles Johnson: The History of Pirates R. L. Stevenson: Treasure Island Jack London: The Sea Wolf The Mutiny of the Elsinore A Son of the Sun Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe Captain Singleton Tobias Smollett: The Adventures of Roderick Random Walter Scott: The Pirate Frederick Marryat: Mr. Midshipman Easy Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific" Edgar Allan Poe: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket James Fenimore Cooper: The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea The Red Rover Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale Miles Wallingford Homeward Bound; Or, The Chase: A Tale of the Sea Thomas Mayne Reid: The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea Victor Hugo: Toilers of the Sea Herman Melville: Redburn White-Jacket Moby Dick Benito Cereno R. M. Ballantyne: The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean Fighting the Whales Jules Verne: The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras In Search of the Castaways; Or, The Children of Captain Grant 20 000 Leagues under the Sea Dick Sand: A Captain at Fifteen An Antarctic Mystery L. Frank Baum: Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea Randall Parrish: Wolves of the Sea Charles Boardman Hawes: The Dark Frigate The Mutineers Joseph Conrad: The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' Lord Jim Typhoon The Shadow Line The Arrow of Gold Rudyard Kipling: Captains Courageous Ralph Henry Barbour: The Adventure Club Afloat Rafael Sabatini: Captain Blood The Sea-Hawk Jeffery Farnol: Black Bartlemy's Treasure Martin Conisby's Vengeance Henry De Vere Stacpoole: The Blue Lagoon The Garden of God
Author: Laura Lee Hope
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 100
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore" is an enchanting children's book written by Laura Lee Hope. In this delightful installment of the Bobbsey Twins series, the story follows the adventures of Nan, Bert, Flossie, and Freddie Bobbsey as they embark on a memorable summer vacation at the seashore. The twins and their family, along with their beloved dog Snap, set off to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. At the seashore, the Bobbsey Twins are filled with excitement as they explore the beach, collect seashells, and build sandcastles. They frolic in the waves, go boating, and even try their hand at fishing. With each new day, the twins discover the wonders of the seashore and make new friends along the way. As the story unfolds, the Bobbsey Twins stumble upon an intriguing mystery. They encounter a series of puzzling events and strange occurrences that need to be unraveled. With their curious nature and keen detective skills, the twins embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings at the seashore. Through their journey, the Bobbsey Twins learn valuable lessons about bravery, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. They demonstrate the power of observation, problem-solving, and teamwork as they work together to solve the mystery. Along the way, they also discover the beauty of nature, the joy of exploration, and the magic of the seashore. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling captures the imagination of young readers, transporting them to the captivating world of the seashore. "The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore" is a delightful blend of adventure, mystery, friendship, and valuable life lessons, offering a memorable reading experience for children."
Author: Paul Kreitman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2023-06-30
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1108489702
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A global environmental history of Japan's disputed desert islands since the mid-nineteenth century.
