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Ghost Wave
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Author : Chris Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2011-10-21
Ghost Wave written by Chris Dixon and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
“Takes us to a place of almost mythic power and tells a story that unfolds like a long ride on a killer wave . . . compellingly written.” —Sebastian Junger, New York Times–bestselling author Rising from the depths of the North Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just fifteen feet below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth. In this dramatic work of narrative nonfiction, journalist Chris Dixon unlocks the secrets of Cortes Bank and pulls readers into the harrowing world of big wave surfing and high seas adventure above the most enigmatic and dangerous rock in the sea. The true story of this Everest of the sea will thrill anyone with an abiding curiosity of and respect for mother ocean. “A terrific, deeply researched tale about a truly wild place. You couldn’t make up Cortes Bank, or the characters who’ve tried to make it theirs.” —William Finnegan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life “A first-rate account of an amazing phenomenon and the people who tried to conquer and exploit it. A great read.” —Winston Groom, New York Times–bestselling author of Forrest Gump “After reading Chris’ most excellent account of the monstrous waves of the mysterious Cortes Bank—the Bermuda Triangle of the Pacific—I never thought I would ever consider riding a wave like this. But after surviving a five-foot, head-first fall from the stage earlier this year, I think I might be ready.” —Jimmy Buffett
Ghost Wave
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Author : Chris Dixon
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2016-09-20
Ghost Wave written by Chris Dixon and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-20 with Travel categories.
Rising from the depths of the Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth. In this dramatic work of narrative non-fiction, journalist Chris Dixon unlocks the secrets of Cortes Bank and pulls readers into the harrowing world of big wave surfing and high seas adventure above the most enigmatic and dangerous rock in the sea. The true story of this Everest of the sea will thrill anyone with an abiding curiosity of—and respect for—mother ocean.
Ghosts Of The Tsunami
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Author : Richard Lloyd Parry
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2017-08-31
Ghosts Of The Tsunami written by Richard Lloyd Parry and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-31 with Social Science categories.
'A remarkable and deeply moving book' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of Do No Harm 'A breathtaking, extraordinary work of non-fiction' Times Literary Supplement On 11 March 2011, a massive earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of north-east Japan. It was Japan's greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Richard Lloyd Parry, an award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake in Tokyo, and spent six years reporting from the epicentre. Learning about the lives of those affected through their own personal accounts, he paints a rich picture of the impact the tsunami had on day to day Japanese life. Heart-breaking and hopeful, this intimate account of a tragedy unveils the unique nuances of Japanese culture, the tsunami's impact on Japan's stunning and majestic landscape and the psychology of its people. Ghosts of the Tsunami is an award-winning classic of literary non-fiction. It tells the moving, evocative story of how a nation faced an unimaginable catastrophe and rebuilt to look towards the future. **WINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE**
Tiny Beautiful Things
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Author : Cheryl Strayed
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2012-07-10
Tiny Beautiful Things written by Cheryl Strayed and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
NOW A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • An anniversary edition of the bestselling collection of "Dear Sugar" advice columns written by the author of #1 bestseller Wild—featuring a new preface and six additional columns. For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar—the pseudonym of bestselling author Cheryl Strayed—first through her online column at The Rumpus, later through her hit podcast, Dear Sugars, and now through her popular Substack newsletter. Tiny Beautiful Things collects the best of Dear Sugar in one volume, bringing her wisdom to many more readers. This tenth-anniversary edition features six new columns and a new preface by Strayed. Rich with humor, insight, compassion—and absolute honesty—this book is a balm for everything life throws our way.
Beneath The Waves
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Author : Harriet Goodwin
language : en
Publisher: Collins Educational
Release Date : 2012
Beneath The Waves written by Harriet Goodwin and has been published by Collins Educational this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Children's stories, English categories.
Two touching, ghostly tales by Harriet Goodwin and Leon Rosselson. In the first, Joe, struggling to come to terms with his mother's death, finds himself drawn into a spooky legend that lies deep beneath the water. In the second, Billy's encounter with a strange girl in a beautiful garden helps to reveal a long forgotten secret. - Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. - Text type: A mystery story. - Curriculum links: Citizenship: Moving on.
The First Wave
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Author : Loke Hoe Yeong
language : en
Publisher: Epigram Books
Release Date : 2019-09-30
The First Wave written by Loke Hoe Yeong and has been published by Epigram Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-30 with Political Science categories.
Based on extensive interviews and archival material, The First Wave tells the story of the opposition in Singapore in its critical first thirty years in Parliament. Democratisation has been described to occur in waves. The first wave of a democratic awakening in post-independence Singapore began with J. B. Jeyaretnam’s victory in the Anson by-election of 1981. That built up to the 1984 general election, the first of many to be called a “watershed”, in which Chiam See Tong was also elected in Potong Pasir. After their successes in 1991, the opposition began dreaming of forming the government. But their euphoria was short-lived. Serious fault lines in the leading Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) rose to the surface almost immediately after the opposition victories of 1991, and the party was wiped out of Parliament by 1997. The opposition spent the next decade experimenting with coalition arrangements, to work their way back to victory.
Laura S Ghost
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Author : Courtenay Stallings
language : en
Publisher: Fayetteville Mafia Press
Release Date : 2020-10-20
Laura S Ghost written by Courtenay Stallings and has been published by Fayetteville Mafia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-20 with Social Science categories.
In 1990, the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks, co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, opened with a murder mystery when a beautiful homecoming queen, wrapped in plastic, washed up on a cold and rocky beach. Laura Palmer's character began as a plot device that triggered a small town to face its fractured self. But after three seasons and a film, Laura Palmer is no longer just a plot device. Instead of solely focusing on the murderer, like most traditional storytelling at the time, the audience gets to know the victim, a complex young woman who explores her sexuality and endures incredible abuse. Laura's Ghost: Women Speak About Twin Peaks is an examination of Laura Palmer's legacy on the 30th anniversary of Twin Peaks. Palmer's character was one of the few frank and horrific representations of sexual abuse victims which did not diminish the strength and complexity of the victim. Sheryl Lee, who played Laura Palmer, discusses the challenges of the role and how it has impacted herself as well as women she has met over the years, many of whom are survivors of sexual abuse. The role demanded Lee give all of her vulnerability as an actor to this role. This role is one she cannot escape, one with which she will forever be identified. It's a role that still haunts her today. For many women, this character represents them. Here was a woman who was not just a victim, but who was owning her sexuality as well—a woman coming into her own and discovering her sources of power. This book is a reckoning in which women from the show and community speak about grief, mischief, humor, sexuality, strength, weakness, wickedness, and survival.
Gravity S Ghost
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Author : Harry Collins
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2011
Gravity S Ghost written by Harry Collins and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Science categories.
As the leading chronicler of the search for gravitational waves, Harry Collins has been right there with the scientists since the start.
The Ghost Of Jeff Davis
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Author : Ben Rayner
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2007-02-21
The Ghost Of Jeff Davis written by Ben Rayner and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-21 with Fiction categories.
Rayner's work has been compared to some of America's finest mystery writers, including Goodis and Thompson. His dose of hardnosed Chicago toughness and reverence for all things freaky create a curious and genre-defining series that just begs to be read. Fat Bennie O'Day, the original Chicago surfing PI is back with two new mysteries. "The Ghost of Jeff Davis: " The lost gold of the Confederacy brings Bennie, the KKK, minority action groups, mushy gulf coast surf, and angry reptiles together for a big south side helping of noir whodunit. "The Wreck of the Jennie B: " Bennie drops in and finds himself the best friend of big oil, a smarmy North Shore politician, and a WW II Lake Michigan shipwreck that hides a deadly secret.
The Third Wave
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Author : Alison Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-07-12
The Third Wave written by Alison Thompson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Alison Thompson, a filmmaker living in New York City, was enjoying Christmas with her boyfriend in 2004 when she saw the news reports online: a 9.3 magnitude earthquake had struck the sea near Indonesia, triggering a massive tsunami that hit much of southern Asia. As she watched the death toll climb, Thompson had one thought: She had to go help. A few years earlier, she had spent eight months volunteering at Ground Zero after 9/11. She’d learned then that when disaster strikes, it’s not just the firemen and Red Cross who are needed—every single person can make a difference. With $300 in cash, some basic medical supplies, and a vague idea that she’d go wherever she was needed, Thompson headed to Sri Lanka. Along with a small team of volunteers, she settled in a coastal town that had been hit especially hard and began tending to people’s injuries, giving out food and water, playing games with the children, collecting dead bodies, and helping rebuild the local school and homes that had been destroyed. Thompson had intended to stay for two weeks; she ended up staying for fourteen months. She and her team helped start new businesses and set up the first tsunami early-warning center in Sri Lanka, which continues to save lives today. The Third Wave tells the inspiring story of how volunteering changed Thompson’s life. It begins with her first real introduction to disaster relief after 9/11 and ends with her more recent efforts in Haiti, where she has helped create and run, with Sean Penn, an internally-displaced-person camp and field hospital for more than 65,000 Haitians who lost their homes in the 2010 earthquake. In The Third Wave, Thompson provides an invaluable inside glimpse into what really happens on the ground after a disaster—and a road map for what anyone can do to help. As Alison Thompson shows, with some resilience, a healthy sense of humor, and the desire to make a difference, we all have what it takes to change the world for the better.