Lost Paradise
Lost Paradise

Author: Kathy Marks

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-02-03

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1416597840

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Pitcairn Island -- remote and wild in the South Pacific, a place of towering cliffs and lashing surf -- is home to descendants of Fletcher Christian and the Mutiny on the Bounty crew, who fled there with a group of Tahitian maidens after deposing their captain, William Bligh, and seizing his ship in 1789. Shrouded in myth, the island was idealized by outsiders, who considered it a tropical Shangri-La. But as the world was to discover two centuries after the mutiny, it was also a place of sinister secrets. In this riveting account, Kathy Marks tells the disturbing saga and asks profound questions about human behavior. In 2000, police descended on the British territory -- a lump of volcanic rock hundreds of miles from the nearest inhabited land -- to investigate an allegation of rape of a fifteen-year-old girl. They found themselves speaking to dozens of women and uncovering a trail of child abuse dating back at least three generations. Scarcely a Pitcairn man was untainted by the allegations, it seemed, and barely a girl growing up on the island, home to just forty-seven people, had escaped. Yet most islanders, including the victims' mothers, feigned ignorance or claimed it was South Pacific "culture" -- the Pitcairn "way of life." The ensuing trials would tear the close-knit, interrelated community apart, for every family contained an offender or a victim -- often both. The very future of the island, dependent on its men and their prowess in the longboats, appeared at risk. The islanders were resentful toward British authorities, whom they regarded as colonialists, and the newly arrived newspeople, who asked nettlesome questions and whose daily dispatches were closely scrutinized on the Internet. The court case commanded worldwide attention. And as a succession of men passed through Pitcairn's makeshift courtroom, disturbing questions surfaced. How had the abuse remained hidden so long? Was it inevitable in such a place? Was Pitcairn a real-life Lord of the Flies? One of only six journalists to cover the trials, Marks lived on Pitcairn for six weeks, with the accused men as her neighbors. She depicts, vividly, the attractions and everyday difficulties of living on a remote tropical island. Moreover, outside court, she had daily encounters with the islanders, not all of them civil, and observed firsthand how the tiny, claustrophobic community ticked: the gossip, the feuding, the claustrophobic intimacy -- and the power dynamics that had allowed the abuse to flourish. Marks followed the legal and human saga through to its recent conclusion. She uncovers a society gone badly astray, leaving lives shattered and codes broken: a paradise truly lost.

Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost

Author: John Milton

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781944503611

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"'Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat....' Opening Lines of Paradise Lost. While Homer, Virgil, and Dante chose to tell the stories of mere men who conquered kingdoms, sacked cities, and passed through terrors, Milton chose as the subject for his epic poem one of the greatest events in the history of the world-the Fall. Milton portrays the devil as a classical hero who infects the first man and woman with pride and self-regard. Milton takes all the best of classical poetry and uses it to tell a story about simple obedience, petty self-love, and unfathomable forgiveness"--

Rajasthan Pradhyapak (School Shiksha) Paper Ii – 14 Practice Sets English
Rajasthan Pradhyapak (School Shiksha) Paper Ii – 14 Practice Sets English

Author: Team Prabhat

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-19

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 9353227291

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Prepare for success in the Rajasthan Pradhyapak (School Shiksha) Paper II exam with "14 Practice Sets English" by Team Prabhat. This comprehensive guide offers aspiring teachers the opportunity to hone their English language skills and master the content covered in the exam. Join Team Prabhat as they provide valuable practice materials, insightful strategies, and expert guidance to help you excel on test day. Follow Team Prabhat as they present 14 meticulously crafted practice sets designed to simulate the format and difficulty level of the Rajasthan Pradhyapak Paper II exam. Each practice set is accompanied by detailed explanations and answer keys, allowing you to assess your performance, identify areas for improvement, and track your progress over time. Explore the content covered in the exam, including grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and composition, through a series of targeted practice questions and exercises. Team Prabhat provides clear explanations and helpful tips to help you master each concept and build confidence in your English language skills. Dive into test-taking strategies and techniques tailored specifically to the Rajasthan Pradhyapak Paper II exam. Team Prabhat shares valuable insights and advice on time management, question interpretation, and effective study habits, empowering you to approach the exam with confidence and poise. The overall tone and mood of "Rajasthan Pradhyapak (School Shiksha) Paper II – 14 Practice Sets English" are imbued with a sense of professionalism and dedication to helping aspiring teachers succeed. Team Prabhat's expertise and commitment to excellence shine through in every page, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone preparing for the Rajasthan Pradhyapak Paper II exam. Since its publication, "14 Practice Sets English" has become a trusted companion for aspiring teachers seeking to achieve success on the Rajasthan Pradhyapak Paper II exam. Team Prabhat's comprehensive approach to exam preparation has earned praise from students and educators alike, making this book an essential tool for anyone striving to excel in the field of education. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "Rajasthan Pradhyapak (School Shiksha) Paper II – 14 Practice Sets English," you'll find yourself empowered to take your exam preparation to the next level. Team Prabhat's expert guidance and comprehensive practice materials offer a roadmap to success, helping you achieve your goals and realize your dreams of becoming a teacher. In conclusion, "14 Practice Sets English" is more than just a book—it's a gateway to success on the Rajasthan Pradhyapak Paper II exam and beyond. Whether you're a novice teacher or a seasoned educator, Team Prabhat's book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for achieving your full potential. Don't miss your chance to excel on the Rajasthan Pradhyapak Paper II exam. Order your copy of "14 Practice Sets English" today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education with Team Prabhat as your guide.

The Scramble for the Amazon and the "Lost Paradise" of Euclides da Cunha
The Scramble for the Amazon and the

Author: Susanna B. Hecht

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2013-05-09

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 0226322815

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The fortunes of the late nineteenth century’s imperial and industrial powers depended on a single raw material—rubber—with only one source: the Amazon basin. And so began the scramble for the Amazon—a decades-long conflict that found Britain, France, Belgium, and the United States fighting with and against the new nations of Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil for the forest’s riches. In the midst of this struggle, Euclides da Cunha, engineer, journalist, geographer, political theorist, and one of Brazil’s most celebrated writers, led a survey expedition to the farthest reaches of the river, among the world’s most valuable, dangerous, and little-known landscapes. The Scramble for the Amazon tells the story of da Cunha’s terrifying journey, the unfinished novel born from it, and the global strife that formed the backdrop for both. Haunted by his broken marriage, da Cunha trekked through a beautiful region thrown into chaos by guerrilla warfare, starving migrants, and native slavery. All the while, he worked on his masterpiece, a nationalist synthesis of geography, philosophy, biology, and journalism he named the Lost Paradise. Da Cunha intended his epic to unveil the Amazon’s explorers, spies, natives, and brutal geopolitics, but, as Susanna B. Hecht recounts, he never completed it—his wife’s lover shot him dead upon his return. At once the biography of an extraordinary writer, a masterly chronicle of the social, political, and environmental history of the Amazon, and a superb translation of the remaining pieces of da Cunha’s project, The Scramble for the Amazon is a work of thrilling intellectual ambition.