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In Brightest Africa is an excellent travelog with details of Carl Ethan Akeley's ventures in East Africa. Akeley worked with President Theodore Roosevelt and was friends with famous photographers Martin and Osa Johnson. He was the world's leading taxidermist of his time.
The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Mikhail Lermontov.Show book
Ballybunion to the River Kwai is the remarkable account of Don Kennedy's harrowing experience as an Irish prisoner of war in Singapore and Thailand from 1942–45. Vividly narrated by Don's son Fergus, this is the first account of an Irish citizen as a POW along the infamous River Kwai, offering fresh insights into a chapter of history that the world presumes it knows. More than a biography, this is a journey through the darkest times to find light and love. It's a story that promises to touch hearts, provoke thought, and, perhaps most importantly, remind us of the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit.Show book
Man has learnt to control his dominion by the use of what initially lay about him; wood and stone for shelter and building as well as resources from the plant and animal worlds over which he slowly obtained dominion. But as he organised into Nations and Empires, he needed more with which to keep the whole machine spinning. Society was growing and consuming more. But many of the richer seams of fuel and minerals lay buried underground. These riches needed exploiting, brought to the surface to be used and sold. In this volume our authors detail sharp-eyed narratives on people whose lives were connected and directed by what happened underground. 1 - Stories About Mines and Mining - An Introduction 2 - Odour of Chrysanthemums by D H Lawrence 3 - The Mine Cart by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 4 - The Luck of Roaring Camp by Bret Harte 5 - An Unexpected Reunion by Johann Hebel 6 - The Mines of Falun - Part 1 by E T A Hoffman 7 - The Mines of Falun - Part 2 by E T A Hoffman 8 - Her Turn by D H LawrenceShow book
As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Anna Salton Eisen's memoir, Pillar of Salt: A Daughter's Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust, breaks down the barrier of silence that was intended as a protective shield for her parents and their children. From early childhood, Anna, as a second-hand witness to the Holocaust, felt overwhelmed by the unspoken but ever-present trauma of her parents' past. Her father, born as Lucjan Salzman, survivor of ten different concentration camps, is enveloped in impenetrable grief and his history encased in secrecy. But Anna is determined to look backwards, breaking through her father's reticence to confront the unspoken terrors of the past. The entire Salton family embarks on a journey through Poland unlocking a history sealed in silence and buried by time. By the end of her odyssey, Anna acquires a new understanding of her legacy as a child of Holocaust survivors and how trauma is revisited upon subsequent generations. By revisiting those places of trauma with her father as her guide, Anna Salton Eisen's tour of terrors provide her with a new understanding of how her identity has been shaped under the shadow of the Holocaust. Anna confides that by looking back like Lot's wife, and by taking in the whole story, "I could carry the pain of the Holocaust and find there is more to me than a pillar of salt."Show book
Could you survive alone, for 2 months at sea in a dugout canoe? In 1846, James Morrill survived a shipwreck on Australia’s north coast. Though the young sailor was then embraced by the local Indigenous community, in Modern-Day Castaway, Michael Atkinson asks, ‘Could James have built a vessel and made the perilous journey to a historic rescue haven in the Torres Strait?’ With the cyclone season fast approaching, Alone Australia contestant and solo adventurer, Mike Atkinson, sets sail on an extraordinary 1500-kilometre journey to the northern tip of Australia. His aim: to live entirely off the land and sea. As malnourishment drains his body, Mike navigates his failing dugout canoe through the treacherous waters of the Great Barrier Reef, and along the wild and unforgiving coastline of Cape York. From crocodile defence tactics, to calamitous canoe failure, to fishing with adapted Indigenous tools, Modern-Day Castaway journals Mike’s epic struggle for survival. This is a truly unique book. A cross between Tom Hanks Castaway (although this story is real, not fiction!), a genuine shipwrecked sailor’s tale and Mike’s awe-inspiring journey of discovery.Show book
Dive into the extraordinary life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple who revolutionized technology and culture. This comprehensive biography explores his journey from a curious child to a tech icon, highlighting key innovations, challenges, and triumphs that shaped the modern world. Chapters: Early Years and Adoption (1955-1968) Teenage Influences and Rebellion (1968-1972) College Dropout and Spiritual Quest (1972-1975) Founding Apple with Wozniak (1975-1977) Apple II Boom and Early Success (1977-1983) Macintosh Launch and Power Struggles (1983-1985) Exile: NeXT and Pixar Beginnings (1985-1990) Pixar Triumphs and NeXT Evolution (1990-1996) Return to Apple and Revival (1996-2004) iEra Innovations and Final Years (2004-2011) Discover how Jobs' relentless pursuit of perfection led to groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Featuring insights into his personal life, business battles, and lasting legacy. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and history buffs. #SteveJobs #Apple #Biography #Innovation #TechHistoryShow book
