Author : Nick Jans
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,46 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Ambler (Alaska)
ISBN : 9780882404776
Twenty-eight essays about living in arctic Alaska center around daily life in the Eskimo village of Ambler.
Author : Nick Jans
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 38,35 MB
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0882408992
In A Place Beyond, Nick Jans leads us into his “found” home—the Eskimo village of Ambler, Alaska, and the vast wilderness around it. In his powerful essays, the rhythms of daily arctic life blend with high adventure—camping among wolves, traveling with Iñupiat hunters, witnessing the Kobuk River at breakup. The poignancy of a village funeral comes to life, hordes of mosquitoes whine against a tent, a grizzly stands etched against the snow—just a sampling of the images and events rendered in Jan’s transparent, visual prose. Moments of humor are offset by haunting insights, and by thoughtful reflections on contemporary Iñupiat culture, making A Place Beyond a book to savor.
Author : LESLEY. RIDDOCH
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 32,68 MB
Release : 2020-08-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781913025632
Victorian visitors had shooting lodges - Scots had trips doon the watter. Norwegian citizens had hytte - Scots had Butlins. Why have the inhabitants of one of Europe's prime tourist destinations been elbowed off the land and exiled from nature for so long? Lesley Riddoch relives her own bothy experience, rediscovers lost hutting communities, travels through hytte-covered Norway and suggests that thousands of humble woodland huts would give Scots a vital post-covid connection with nature and affordable, low-impact holidays in their own beautiful land - at last.
Author : Laura Howard
Publisher : Laura Howard
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 34,40 MB
Release : 2014-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
**The eagerly anticipated finale of USA Today Bestselling Danaan Trilogy.** The time has come. Allison's quest to save her mother from Aoife's wicked enchantment will test everything she believes in. Who is trustworthy in the land of the Fair Folk, the Tuatha de Danaan? It's up to Allison, along with her host of allies, to unravel the truth. Journey along and discover the power of family, love and duty as Allison faces the most difficult trial of her life.
Author : Oby Aligwekwe
Publisher : Eclat Books
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 11,42 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781775106463
At the sudden death of her grandfather, Ona's pain drives her to mystical Luenah-a place of infinite possibilities. There, she discovers she is an Eri, chosen to accomplish a special purpose on earth, and is handed a box in exchange for what she desires the most. Burdened by her quest, Ona learns that dreams carry a hefty price, and no one is who they seem. As evil looms, she must unmask the villain and save the one she loves, even at the risk of losing everything she holds dear. Set against the backdrop of two warring towns, The Place Beyond Her Dreams delivers life lessons using a powerful fable. This coming-of-age fantasy takes the reader on the path to self-discovery and demonstrates the transformation one must go through to realize and eventually occupy their purpose.
Author : Barbara Doyle
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 34,15 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780615207230
An examination of slavery at Middleton Place, a plantation near Charleston, S.C. Provides both general information and details about specific individuals, including a list of slaves owned by the Middleton family from 1738 to 1865.
Author : Elizabeth Chadwick
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 45,87 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1402271093
THE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR! "The best writer of medieval fiction currently around."—Historical Novels Review Sometimes Keeping Your Honor Means Breaking Your Word In England, the Middle Ages are a time for ambitious men to prosper. Before he becomes the father of William Marshal, John FitzGilbert is a man of honor and loyalty, sworn to royal service. When the old king dies, his successor rewards the handsome and ambitious John with castles and lands. But King Stephen has a tenuous hold on his reign over medieval England. In these unstable times, John's loyalty to the British king comes at great cost. So, when jealous rivals at court seek to destroy John, he takes matters into his own hands. He backs a woman's claim to the crown, sacrifices his marriage, and eventually makes a final gamble that is perhaps one step too far. Rich with detail, masterful in its storytelling, A Place Beyond Courage is historical fiction full of impossible choices and the real meaning of honor, perfect for fans of The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory and Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. An incredible prequel to the William Marshal series! More Novels of Elizabeth Chadwick's William Marshal: The Greatest Knight The Scarlet Lion For the King's Favor Templar Silks To Defy a King Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick: "Picking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel is like having a Bentley draw up at your door: you know you are in for a sumptuous ride."—Daily Telegraph "A star back in Britain, Elizabeth Chadwick is finally getting the attention she deserves here."—USA Today
Author : Jessica Rutledge
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2022-08-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1664269266
A courageous boy leaves the ordinary behind to embark on an incredible journey to reach an extraordinary place, encountering and overcoming obstacles along the way. This is a story about the pursuit of dreams, perseverance, and discovering one’s amazing destiny!
Author : M. T. Anderson
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 42,28 MB
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545369797
The fun and fantasy continue with bestselling and award-winning author M. T. Anderson.You haven't seen strange until you've seen what Brian and Gregory are up against.... Something incredibly strange is happening. It's not The Game of Sunken Places-Brian and Gregory have been through that before. But still...strange creatures have begun to chase after them. And Gregory's adventurous cousin Prudence has disappeared. When Brian and Gregory go to the Vermont woods to track down Prudence, they find many things are...off. People are not where they're supposed to be. Time has stopped working properly.
Author : Robert Cervero
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 31,19 MB
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1610918347
"Beyond Mobility" also seeks to rethink how projects are planned and designed in cities and suburbs at multiple geographic scales, from micro-designs such as parklets to corridors and city-regions. The book closes with a reflection on the opportunities and challenges in moving beyond mobility, with attention to emerging technologies such as self-driving cars and ride-hailing services and social equity topics such as accessibility, livability, and affordability.
