The City and the Sea


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From Arab drylands to tropical islands; from Somalia to Australia; Tijuana to Okinawa; Chicago to San Diego; and Great Lakes to Kuwait -The City and the Sea is the often humorous memoir of a young sailor who finally sees the things that exist outside of his small hometown in Missouri. He witnesses these new places during a time when it seemed like the world was changing. And at the same time, it occurs at an age when he notices changes in himself. Wes Goff grew up in Fulton, Missouri. He has written humor columns for publications in Wyoming and South Korea. His first book was The Backroad Legends of Callaway County. His novella "Me and Billy the Kid '91" is available as an e-book at www.backroadlegends.com. He can be contacted at callawaycryptids2002@ yahoo.com.







In the City by the Sea


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_______________ 'Full of fun, longing and wit ... a debut of spirit and imagination, loaded with intelligent charm' - Ali Smith 'A touching and engrossing story ... an assured debut' - The Times 'A colourful and peripatetic view of politics in Pakistan ... an interesting and promising novel' - Guardian _______________ BY THE ACCLAIMED WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE JOHN LLEWELLYN RHYS PRIZE _______________ Hasan is eleven years old. He loves cricket, pomegranates, the night sky, his clever, vibrant artistic mother and his etymologically obsessed lawyer father, and he adores his next-door neighbour Zehra. One early summer morning, while lazing happily on the roof, Hasan watches a young boy flying a yellow kite fall to his death. Soon after, Hasan's idyllic, sheltered family life is shattered when his beloved uncle Salman, a dissenting politician, is arrested and charged with treason... Set in a land ruled by an oppressive military regime, this eloquent, charming and quietly political novel vividly recreates the confusing world of a young boy on the edge of adulthood, and beautifully illustrates the transformative power of the imagination.




The City on the Sea


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THE CITY IN THE SEA


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Lisbon, City of the Sea


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Lisbon: City of the Sea is a beautifully written portrait of a much loved city, from its origins in Greek legend to the present day. Malcolm Jack vividly captures the rich and unique history of this haunting and attractive port whose prominent position on the Tagus estuary has inextricably bound its character with the sea. Lisbon is a city of steep inclines and complicated, unsymmetrical streets that criss-cross the hills only in the Baixa area near the river and in the more modern, northern part of the city does any form of a grid system appear. It has enjoyed a political history that has directed Portugal's focus more overseas than inland towards continental Europe, in part because of Spain's geographical position. Thus the city has been stretched in one direction toward Brazil and in another toward the Cape of Good Hope and from there to Asia and the East. Beginning with its earliest inhabitants, Jack traces the city's life through its imperial success in the sixteenth century and the devastating earthquake that humbled the city and shocked Europe in 1755 to its current position as a vibrant and successful European capital. Lisbon's romantic atmosphere has captured the imaginations of foreigners through the ages. Poets, writers and musicians have all drawn inspiration from different parts of Lisbon. This sensitive exploration of the city's many aspects draws out its cosmopolitan nature, as well as its colourful culture and self-image and brings us closer to understanding its true spirit. Engaging and accessible, this book will appeal to Lisbon's many visitors as well as anyone interested in European history.




City of the Sea's Secrets


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Immerse yourself in an epic saga of adventure and discovery with SatapolCEO's enthralling eBook, "City of the Sea's Secrets." This riveting narrative invites you to join Olivia, a dauntless seeker of truth, as she embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the enigmas of a civilization submerged by time and tide. Armed with a map woven from the threads of ancient lore and driven by a fiery spirit of inquiry, Olivia's quest plunges her into the heart of the unfathomable, where the boundless ocean holds more than just secrets—it cradles a history lost to the world. Within the pages of "City of the Sea's Secrets," you are not just a reader; you are a fellow voyager navigating through tempestuous waters, dense jungles, and the remnants of a city that time forgot. Each chapter unfolds like a map to the extraordinary, from the cryptic whispers of the fabled depths to the awe-inspiring wonders of the city's heart. Olivia, with her unwavering resolve, challenges the menacing shadows of rival adventurers and the lurking dangers of an untamed world. Her journey is one of formidable alliances, cunning sabotage, and the relentless pursuit of a truth that could alter the course of history itself. SatapolCEO masterfully weaves a tale that transcends the bounds of imagination, where ancient ruins whisper of untold riches, powerful artifacts, and the eternal quest for knowledge. "City of the Sea's Secrets" is not merely an exploration of the unknown but a testament to the indomitable human spirit that seeks to comprehend the incomprehensible, to find light in the darkest depths, and to unveil the marvels of an era long vanished beneath the waves. Prepare to be captivated by a narrative that dances on the edge of reality and myth, where each discovery propels you deeper into the mysteries of the past. Will Olivia emerge triumphant, her name forever etched in the annals of discovery, or will the sea reclaim its secrets, leaving them whispered only by the winds? The journey awaits in "City of the Sea's Secrets," where adventure knows no bounds, and the secrets of the deep beckon with the promise of glory and wonder. Join us on this unforgettable voyage where history and fantasy collide, and the quest for knowledge reigns supreme.




The Summer City by the Sea


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Forty miles south of Atlantic City, lies Cape May, New Jersey. This illustrated celebration of the birth, demise, and resurrection of the nation's oldest seaside resort, guides the reader through the Cape's 200 tumultuous years which have earned it the moniker Queen of the Seaside Resorts.




The city in the sea


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