A Bitter Fumble
A Bitter Fumble

Author: Euthal Green

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2023-03-27

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13:

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It is early morning. The day after they arrived in Nassau to begin their vacation, Nanna wakes up to a note informing her that her daughter Ariana had gone for a swim. Ariana never returned. As the day wore on, Nanna is completely rattled. Nanna is lost. She knows no one. The police are unbelievably too casual. The US embassy is harsh with scandalous criticism. The government is overwhelmed and devastated and drowning in negative press. There is only one way out. Find the culprit. They did. There was the perfect match, or was there a rush to judgment? The solution is met by following the escapade of two fishermen from Porters Cay out to sea and back. The conclusion is incredibly thrilling.

The Fishing Hall of Shame
The Fishing Hall of Shame

Author: Bruce Nash

Publisher: Dell

Published: 2009-10-21

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0307573435

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An irreverent testament to the millions of anglers who ever hooked something they oughta notta, lost a really big one, or told a whopper Fishing is the No. 1 sport for fun—and spectacular snafus. Whether it’s a pro like Ray Scott or a presidential angler like George Bush, the deck is stacked to make buffoons of the best. So cast off on an ocean of hooks, lines, and stinkers as fishing guides, charter boat captains, game wardens, and weekend fishermen spill the wacky truth about shamefully funny moments such as when: • Ray Cockrell landed a huge bluefish and ate it—only to find out later his catch would have been a world record. • Author Ernest Hemingway tried to shoot the shark he had just landed—but instead shot himself in the leg. • Pro angler Gary Klein put his boat on a high-speed plane through a patch of tall weeds—and wound up in a cow pasture. • A Colorado woman was nabbed by authorities after they discovered she had stuffed 17 illegally caught fresh trout in her underwear. • Jim Bitter landed a bass that would have won him $50,000 in a tournament—until he accidentally dropped it over the side. The Worst Tournament Cheats! The Weirdest Casting Accidents! The Funniest Fish Stories! They’re All Immortalized In The Fishing Hall of Shame

The Reflections
The Reflections

Author: Mohamed Abulinein

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2024-03-28

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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This book offers a faithful English translation of An-Nazarat (‘The Reflections’) by Mustafa Lutfi al-Manfaluti, a distinguished essayist from the era of the Nahda, or the Modern Arabic Literary Renaissance in Egypt. Al-Manfaluti’s magnum opus, first published in 1910, is a rich collection of short stories, essays, and a few adapted translations, originally featured in Egypt’s al-Mu’ayyad newspaper. With a sharp, reflective eye, al-Manfaluti captures the vibrant tapestry of life, inviting readers to explore the intricate interplay of cultural identity and the dynamic evolution of society. His works, which John A. Haywood describes as spanning the ‘whole gamut of current ethical and social problems,’ offer a glimpse into the early 20th-century Egyptian zeitgeist, touching on themes of political nationalism, pan-Islamic aspirations, and religious reform. Al-Manfaluti’s unique, almost highbrow style, with its distinct lustre, sets his writings apart. Abdul-Sattar Jawad compares him to the Romantic essayist Lamb, noting al-Manfaluti’s use of personal reminiscences, stories, interest in the natural past, and prose poems, often reinforced with verse quotations. Hailed as a genius in the art of literary composition and prose-writing, and a leader in pure stylistic diction, al-Manfaluti’s An-Nazarat remains a seminal work for those interested in the Middle East and the Nahda period, a melting pot of social and literary significance.

The Slump
The Slump

Author: John Stevenson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1317862155

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'One of the most relentlessly brilliant studies of twentieth-century Britain ... these young historians have found a marvellous theme and stuck to it. Theirs is the glory!' Professor Arthur Marwick, History The 1930s - remembered as the decade of dole queues and hunger marches, mass unemployment, the means test, and the rise of fascism - also saw the development of new industries, the growth of comfortable suburbia, and rising standards of living for many. In Britain in the Depression, the authors look behind the legends for an objective - and timely - reassessment, as Britain again struggles with the economic and spiritual ills of recession and unemployment.

Modernism, Rubén Darío, and the Poetics of Despair
Modernism, Rubén Darío, and the Poetics of Despair

Author: Alberto Acereda

Publisher: University Press of America

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780761829003

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Modernism, Ruben Darío, and the Poetics of Despair presents a detailed study of a neglected facet of Ruben Darío, and in general, of Hispanic Modernism: metaphysical and existential dimensions as preludes to Modernity. Alberto Acereda and J. Rigoberto Guevara approach the life and death issues in Darío works with special emphasis on his poetry. The authors demonstrate how the Nicaraguan poet takes the first steps towards poetic modernity. The tragic component of Darío works are examined in the light of Nineteenth Century philosophy, especially the work of Arthur Schopenhauer. Various thematic proposals are also formulated for the study of the works of Ruben Darío.