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Gumboot Guys
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Author : Lou Allison
language : en
Publisher: Caitlin Press
Release Date : 2023-09-15
Gumboot Guys written by Lou Allison and has been published by Caitlin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Gumboot Girls and Dancing in Gumboots chronicled the fascinating and inspiring stories of the 1970' s migration of women seeking a new way of life on BC' s West Coast, from Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. But what about the men who came in search of their own adventure, who became smitten with boats and the smell of salty air? Now, Gumboot Guys joins the two previous collections in chronicling this exciting decade, when all seemed possible.Stories of buying, fixing, building and running boats; learning to navigate the ocean' s many moods; describing the abundance, and subsequent decline, of salmon stocks; and many, many tales of the unpredictable nature of life on the sea paint a vivid picture of the thrilling, adventurous and occasionally dangerous world awaiting these men. The constant current running through each of these stories is community-- the guidance of experienced mentors, the encouragement from fellow adventure-seekers and the generous support of partners and families. These stories serve as a time capsule commemorating an era of hope, fortitude and freedom.
Gumboots In The Straits
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Author : Lou Allison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2025-01-31
Gumboots In The Straits written by Lou Allison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Returning to the fascinating 1970s migration of young people to BC' s West Coast, Gumboots in the Straits gathers more stories of the romance of the sea and the demographic and personal change of that time. As adventurous young men made their way to Vancouver Island and the many other islands scattered throughout the Salish Sea in search of opportunity and new experiences, they discovered paths beyond the reach of roads and new horizons, both physical and metaphorical, where all seemed possible. They learned new skills, faced new challenges, and lived new adventures. This fourth volume in the Gumboot series includes stories of the allure and possibility of life on boats and on the water to earn a living, and to experience a new and completely different world. Gumboots in the Straits joins bestsellers Gumboot Girls, Dancing in Gumboots and Gumboot Guys in capturing the dynamic momentum of the decade and the enduring allure of the BC Coast.
Horrible Man
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Author : Leonie Wallace
language : en
Publisher: Fontaine Press Pty Ltd
Release Date : 2012-03
Horrible Man written by Leonie Wallace and has been published by Fontaine Press Pty Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03 with True Crime categories.
It is one of Australia’s worst unsolved crimes. On a Friday afternoon as the wind down to the weekend begins, two women are held hostage in a hairdressing salon. They scream and fight for their lives, but they face a killer’s frenzied rage. Two unlikely victims and an unlikely crime scene at an unlikely time of day. No motive, no weapon found, no known offender; but, someone, somewhere, knows the truth. It is a long time to keep such a shocking secret – it has now been more than 20 years. Former journalist Leonie Wallace overcomes her own fears to examine in depth this heinous crime, tracing the lives of those closely connected, including members of the victims’ families, witnesses and suspects, to present some important and surprising revelations. This is a disturbing account, however, it is not just a book about murder. Many more layers exist. It is also a story of great courage and love as those at its epicentre continue their quest for justice and closure.
Alexandra
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Author : Noor Nieftagodien
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2008-11-01
Alexandra written by Noor Nieftagodien and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-01 with History categories.
Alexandra: A History is a social and political history of one of South Africa’s oldest townships. It begins with the founding of Alexandra as a freehold township in 1912 and traces its growth as a centre of black working-class life through the early years before the Nationalist government, through the struggles of the apartheid era and into the present day. Declared as a location for ‘natives and coloureds’, Alexandra became home to a diverse population where stand owners, tenants, squatters, hostel-dwellers, workers and migrants from every corner of the country converged to make a new life for themselves near the economic hub of Johannesburg. The stories of ordinary people are at the core of the township’s history. Based on numerous life-history interviews with residents and previously unexamined archive sources, the book portrays in vivid detail the daily struggles and tribulations of the people of Alexandra. A significant focus is the rich history of political resistance, in which political organisations and civic movements organised bus boycotts, anti-removal and anti-pass campaigns, and mobilised for housing and a better life for the township’s residents. But the book also tells the stories of daily life, of the making of urban cultures and of the infamous Spoilers and Msomi gangs. Over weekends Alexandra came alive as soccer matches, church services and shebeens vie for the attention of residents. Alexandra: A History highlights the social complexities of the township, which at times caused tension between different segments of the population. Above all else, despite a long history of hardship and adversity, the community spirit of the people of Alexandra, expressed in a fiercely loyal love of their township home, has repeatedly triumphed and endured.
Tom S Story
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Author : W. Thomas
language : en
Publisher: W. Thomas
Release Date : 2013-11-04
Tom S Story written by W. Thomas and has been published by W. Thomas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-04 with Fiction categories.
Tom was born into rejection and abuse. At an early age he makes his own path in life. The journey takes him many places and he meets all kinds of people. Some of whom he mentions, too few of them are good. Tom's Story is captivating, it will trigger all your emotions, create new awareness and it is packed with adventure. Tom's Story is more than great entertainment, you the reader will want to become a better person from the experience and awareness of Tom's Story.
Under Our Skin
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Author : Donald McRae
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-03-29
Under Our Skin written by Donald McRae and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Don McRae grew up in a South Africa where his father would call the black men he met 'boy' and where his mother insisted that their black servants used tin mugs, plates and cutlery as they ate the family's left-over food in the backyard of their grand suburban property. The McRaes, like so many white people, seemed oblivious to the violent injustices of apartheid. As the author grew up, the political differences between father and son widened and when Don refused to join up for National Service, risking imprisonment or exile overseas, the two were torn apart. It wasn't until years later that the author discovered that the father with whom he had fought so bitterly had later in his life transformed himself into a political hero. Risking everything one dark and rainy night Ian McRae travelled secretly into the black township of Soweto to meet members of Nelson Mandela's then banned African National Congress to discuss ways to bring power to black South Africa. He had no political ambitions; he was just a man trying to replace the worst in himself with something better. Under Our Skinis a memoir of these tumultuous years in South Africa's history, as told through the author's family story. It offers an intimate and penetrating perspective on life under apartheid, and tells a story of courage and fear, hope and desolation and love and pain, especially between a father and his son.
Soldier C Secret War In Arabia
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Author : Shaun Clarke
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-12-12
Soldier C Secret War In Arabia written by Shaun Clarke and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-12 with Fiction categories.
In the arid deserts and mountains of Arabia a 'secret' war is being fought. While the Communist-backed guerrillas of the People's Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf have been waging a campaign of terror against Oman, British Army Training Teams have been winning the hearts and minds of the people with medical aid and educational programmes. Now the time has come to rid the country of the guerrillas, known as the Adoo, not only to free Oman, but also to guarantee the safe passage of Arabian oil to the West. Only one group of men is capable of doing this job the legendary Special Air Force the SAS! On the night of October 1, 1971, two squadrons of SAS troopers, backed by the Sultan's Armed Forces and fierce, unpredictable Firqat Arab fighters, start to clear the fanatical Adoo from the summit of the mighty Jebel Dhofar a mountain 3,000 feet high and scorched by the desert sun. In doing so, the men of the SAS embark on one of their most daring and unforgettable adventures. Soldier C SAS: Secret War in Arabia is the third in a series of novels based on this extraordinary regiment a thrilling 'factoid' adventure about the most daring soldiers in military history: the SAS!
Gumboot Girls
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Author : Lou Allison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Gumboot Girls written by Lou Allison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
This book compiles memoirs of 34 women who had migrated from big cities to the rule areas on the north coast of British Columbia.
If This Is The Highway I Ll Take The Dirt Road
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Author : Joel Swadling
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2021-09-22
If This Is The Highway I Ll Take The Dirt Road written by Joel Swadling and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-22 with Art categories.
An actor, presenter, producer, and director, David Branson was a dazzling fountain of energy whose artistic endeavors throughout Australia enlivened and advanced the careers of many performing artists. In this book, many of those share intriguing encounters with this particularly individual figure of inspiration, reflecting upon and revealing how he—and they—helped to shape the grass-roots avant-garde of the performing arts in Australia. Author Joel Swadling, who worked with Branson, highlights how Branson gained fame throughout Australia as one of the founders of Splinters Theatre of Spectacle, a twelve-year experiment in multimedia, cross-discipline outdoor ritual, and through other endeavors. After Branson’s death, the avant-garde excitement of Canberra faded for a time without his spirit and guidance. If This Is the Highway (I’ll Take the Dirt Road) celebrates and illuminates the impact of one of the avant-garde’s most talented titans.
Washington
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Washington written by Geological Survey (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Topographic maps categories.