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Author: Steven Raichlen
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2012-06-05
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 0765332388
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSeeking to convalesce from a serious illness and finish a literary project, New York book editor Claire Doheney house-sits an oceanfront mansion on Chappaquiddick Island, where she falls in love with a mysterious loner who harbors a devastating secret.
Author: Lillian Beckwith
Publisher: House of Stratus
Published: 2001-10
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 0755102843
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnother Lillian Beckwith story of love, loss and the struggle for existence in the remote Hebridean Islands.
Author: Dennis Minty
Publisher:
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781550816006
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrated photographer Dennis Minty returns with another vivid collection of images that capture the spirit of his island home. With his knowledge of place and photographic vision, Minty reveals the island's rugged majesty in every season of the year. Newfoundland: An Island Apart travels from the colourful streets of St. John's to the vibrant communities "around the bay" -- with some hidden gems in between -- to present some of the most captivating and spectacular images of this extraordinary island in the North Atlantic.
Author: Steven Raichlen
Publisher: Forge Books
Published: 2012-06-05
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1429960809
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the celebrated author of Planet Barbecue and How to Grill comes a surprising story of love, loss, redemption, and really good food. Claire Doheney, recovering from a serious illness, agrees to house-sit in an oceanfront mansion on Chappaquiddick island in Martha's Vineyard. The New York book editor hopes to find solace, strength, and sufficient calm to finish her biography of the iconoclastic psychotherapist, Wilhelm Reich. The last thing she expects to find is love. Then she meets a mysterious man the locals call the Hermit. No one knows his real name or where he lives. To their mutual surprise, Claire and the stranger discover that they share a passion for cooking that soon sparks something more. But Claire's new friend has a terrible secret that threatens to drive them apart forever. The clock is ticking. Can Claire let love into her life once more before it's too late? Told by a New York Times bestselling author and international TV host with a keen eye for Chappaquiddick's extraordinary natural beauty, Island Apart has it all—romance, history, travel, crime, lovemaking of exquisite intensity, and cooking scenes so vivid, they'll make your taste buds ache with hunger. Steven Raichlen's novel is a smart love story—not to mention a terrific beach read. Think The Bridges of Madison County with better food. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author: James Gustave Speth
Publisher:
Published: 2003-04-18
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorlds Apart presents a cohesive set of essays by leading thinkers on the subject of globalization, offering a thoughtful overview of the major environmental issues related to globalization in a clear, reasoned style. Framed by Gus Speth’s introduction and conclusion, essays range from Jane Lubchenco’s discussion of the scientific indicators of global environmental change to Robert Kates’ examination of the prospect that our growing global interconnectedness could lead a transition to a more sustainable world to Vandana Shiva’s impassioned plea for a new “living democracy” that counters the degrading, dehumanizing tendencies of the global economy. Other contributors include Maurice Strong on the Rio Earth Summit and the future course of environmentalism, José Goldemberg on energy, Jerry Mander on the inherent destructiveness of the global economic system, Stephan Schmidheiny on the forestry industry, and Daniel Esty and Maria Ivanova on global environmental governance. Edited by one of the world’s leading experts on international environmental issues, the book brings together the most respected thinkers and actors on the world stage to offer a compelling set of perspectives and a solid introduction to the social and environmental dimensions of globalization.
Author: Gary Snyder
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780811205467
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Author: Aldous Huxley
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2014-01-01
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 1443428582
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile shipwrecked on the island of Pala, Will Farnaby, a disenchanted journalist, discovers a utopian society that has flourished for the past 120 years. Although he at first disregards the possibility of an ideal society, as Farnaby spends time with the people of Pala his ideas about humanity change. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
Author: Nayomi Munaweera
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Published: 2014-09-02
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 146684227X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBefore violence tore apart the tapestry of Sri Lanka and turned its pristine beaches red, there were two families. Yasodhara tells the story of her own Sinhala family, rich in love, with everything they could ask for. As a child in idyllic Colombo, Yasodhara's and her siblings' lives are shaped by social hierarchies, their parents' ambitions, teenage love and, subtly, the differences between Tamil and Sinhala people; but the peace is shattered by the tragedies of war. Yasodhara's family escapes to Los Angeles. But Yasodhara's life has already become intertwined with a young Tamil girl's... Saraswathie is living in the active war zone of Sri Lanka, and hopes to become a teacher. But her dreams for the future are abruptly stamped out when she is arrested by a group of Sinhala soldiers and pulled into the very heart of the conflict that she has tried so hard to avoid – a conflict that, eventually, will connect her and Yasodhara in unexpected ways. Nayomi Munaweera's Island of a Thousand Mirrors is an emotionally resonant saga of cultural heritage, heartbreaking conflict and deep family bonds. Narrated in two unforgettably authentic voices and spanning the entirety of the decades-long civil war, it offers an unparalleled portrait of a beautiful land during its most difficult moment by a spellbinding new literary talent who promises tremendous things to come.
Author: Alan Mallach
Publisher: Island Press
Published: 2018-06-12
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13: 1610917812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn The Divided City, urban practitioner and scholar Alan Mallach presents a detailed picture of what has happened over the past 15 to 20 years in industrial cities like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, as they have undergone unprecedented, unexpected revival. He spotlights these changes while placing them in their larger economic, social and political context. Most importantly, he explores the pervasive significance of race in American cities, and looks closely at the successes and failures of city governments, nonprofit entities, and citizens as they have tried to address the challenges of change. The Divided City concludes with strategies to foster greater equality and opportunity, firmly grounding them in the cities' economic and political realities.
Author: Barry Unsworth
Publisher:
Published: 2014-12
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781627158800
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