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No Man S Island
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Author : Susan Sallis
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-07-31
No Man S Island written by Susan Sallis and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-31 with Fiction categories.
A magical and emotionally powerful novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher. READERS ARE LOVING NO MAN'S ISLAND, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! "This is my first Susan Sallis book and it certainly won't be my last." - 5 STARS "Couldn't put it down." - 5 STARS "I loved the way the story had a twist at the end. Great book." - 5 STARS ********************* ON A WILD AND WINDSWEPT ISLAND, THE SECRETS OF THE PAST UNRAVEL... When she hears the news of the death of her ex-husband, Binnie feels like her tranquil life in the West Country is over. To her surprise, she discovers that he has left her the island in the beautiful archipelago off the coast of Cornwall and the dilapidated house where he spent his childhood, and Binnie has to take her family to the island - revisiting it for the first time in years - and work out what to do. As she becomes involved in the life of the island, and its inhabitants, she has to embark upon a whole new life and discovers many things about her husband - and her own past - that will change everything forever...
No Man Is An Island
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Author : Thomas Merton
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2005
No Man Is An Island written by Thomas Merton and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
This volume is a stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to find the meaning of human existence and to live the richest, fullest and noblest life. --Chicago Tribune
No Man S Island
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Author : Herbert Strang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-09-15
No Man S Island written by Herbert Strang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-15 with categories.
One hot August afternoon, a motor-boat, with a little dinghy in tow, was thrashing its way up a narrow, winding river in Southern Wessex. Thestream, swollen by the drainage of overnight rain from the high moors that loomed in the hazy blue distance, was running riotously, casting buffets of spray across the bows of the little craft, and tossing like a cork the dinghy astern. On either side a dense entanglement of shrubs, bushes, and saplings overhung the water's edge, forming a sort of rampart or outwork for the taller trees behind.
No Mans Island
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Author : Herbert Strang
language : en
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Release Date : 2023-08-24
No Mans Island written by Herbert Strang and has been published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-24 with Fiction categories.
It was Saturday afternoon. The spacious lawn in front of Mr. Crawshay’s house was spread with bamboo tables and deck-chairs. At the porch stood Mr. Crawshay and Mr. Ambrose Pratt side by side, smoking long cigars, chatting and laughing with the familiarity of old friends. Mr. Pratt’s right arm was in a sling. “It’s time they came,” said Mr. Crawshay, taking out his watch. He wore a large panama, and his suit of spotless ducks gave him a festal air. “They’re probably squabbling for precedence,” said Mr. Pratt; “not on social grounds, but for modesty. It’s an ordeal, you know, Crawshay; and when they see your rig, and that purple tie of yours, they’ll be abashed.” “What’ll they say to the women, then?” returned Mr. Crawshay. “Upon my soul, Pratt, I think you are right to come in your old clothes; they’ll feel more at home. It never occurred to me.” “Oh, well, you’re lord of the manor; I dare say you’re right to look the part. But here they come, in a bunch. Mrs. Rogers is, perhaps, a shade ahead.” Mr. Crawshay turned and called through the open door. His daughter, in a dainty confection of muslin and lace, and a straw hat trimmed with pink silk, came running out, followed by her mother, an impressive figure in blue, and our three campers, in flannels and blazers. Armstrong also had an arm in a sling. Grouped in front of the porch they awaited the coming of the party that had just entered the drive. Mrs. Rogers, in stiff black silk, and a wonderful bonnet, marched along a little in advance of her husband, hardly recognisable in his Sunday suit of blue serge and a bowler hat sitting uneasily on the back of his head. Samuel Blevins, the general dealer, had affected a long frock coat and a tall hat. Henery Drew, magnificent in a brown bowler and a suit of large-checked tweed, walked beside Hardstone, the constable, disguised in habiliments that might have become a prosperous plumber. The rest of the company, whose names we do not know, were alike in one respect; all had donned their “Sunday best.” Every face, without exception, wore an air of deep solemnity. Mr. Crawshay took a step forward. “Glad to see you, neighbours,” he said, genially. “We are lucky in a fine afternoon.” He shook hands with them individually, a greeting that inflicted on them various degrees of embarrassment, deepened by the smiling welcome of his wife and daughter. Mr. Pratt contented himself with a general salutation; it was not until the boys began to crack jokes with them that the prevailing gloom lightened. “You didn’t bring your sister, Rogers?” said Mr. Crawshay to the innkeeper. “True, sir; she bain’t come along.” “She couldn’t face ‘ee, sir,” added Mrs. Rogers. “I always did say as she was making a rod for her back, though never did I think Rod was such a downright wicked feller. And Henery Drew, as would have made her a good husband as far as husbands do go, and now he can’t marry her without committing bigamy.” “Well, well! We must hope for the best,” said Mr. Crawshay. “Now, my friends, we’re all here. Take your seats, and we’ll have tea.” The company seated themselves. Maids brought from the house trays filled with good things. Mrs. Crawshay poured out tea, and Lilian and the boys carried round the eatables. Under the influence of good cheer the villagers’ stiffness wore off, and they began to descant upon the moving events of the past days. For the first time in its history the village had become a place of importance. Visitors had flocked to it from all parts; journalists with cameras had interviewed the actors in the drama, and expressed themselves very freely on Mr. Pratt’s refusal to admit them to his grounds, and to pose for his photograph. His modesty in this respect was a standing puzzle to his humble neighbours. Mrs. Rogers, for instance, was extremely proud of the portrait of her husband that had appeared in the previous day’s picture paper. “The scar shows beautiful,” she said, complacently. “Dear me,” said Mrs. Crawshay, with a discreet glance at Rogers’s broad face, “I wasn’t aware––” “Take off your hat, Joe, and show the lady.” Removing his hat, Rogers displayed a red furrow that ran across his shiny pate. “What a narrow escape!” exclaimed Mrs. Crawshay. “Ay sure, ma’am, ‘twas so,” said Mrs. Rogers. “And I’m certain a widow’s cap wouldn’t have suited me.” “Well, Mrs. Rogers, you won’t be so particular about Joe’s wig after this,” said Percy Pratt. “You see, if he’d worn his wig, his scalp wouldn’t have been touched; think what millions of people have had the pleasure of admiring your husband, talking about his bravery, discussing the track of the bullet across his skull. No one wanted to take my photograph.” “They took ‘ee unbeknownst, then, becos there you be, next to Joe, with ‘Pepper and Salt’ printed underneath; very clever, I call it, Joe being once a sailor.” “Oh, I say,” exclaimed Pratt, “did they get the others too?” “No, sir. Not as I think it a very good likeness. You’ve got your two eyes half shut, and your mouth is a very queer shape, like as if you was expecting of somebody to pop something in it–a drop of physic, maybe.” The villagers looked merely interested, the others frankly amused. Pratt blushed. “He must have caught you when you were singing a particularly sentimental song, old chap,” said Warrender, smiling. “That reminds me,” said Mrs. Crawshay. “Do bring out your banjo, Mr. Pratt, and sing us something.” “Wait a minute,” said Mr. Crawshay. “Before we begin the–entertainment, shall I call it?–I want to say a word or two.” “Hear, hear!” exclaimed Blevins. “‘Tis what I call an event.” “No heroics, for goodness’ sake, Crawshay,” murmured Mr. Pratt. Mr. Crawshay assumed the look of one determined not to be interfered with. “I just want to say, neighbours,” he proceeded, “how glad I am to see you all here this afternoon, in celebration of what Mr. Blevins rightly calls an event in the simple history of our little parish. You all had a part in the frustration of the most nefarious criminal conspiracy that has ever come within my long experience as a county magistrate. Thanks to the ingenuity and perseverance of my dear young friends, their refusal to be intimidated, their sleepless vigils and untiring watchfulness, the secrets of that criminal conspiracy were laid bare, my old friend and neighbour was rescued from a most distressing situation, and you, anticipating the slow operation of the law, but sanctioned by the presence among you of an officer of the law, were able to secure the apprehension of the whole band of criminals, who are now awaiting in the darkness of the county gaol the due reward of their deeds. Our village is to be congratulated on the visit of three young men, typical products of our renowned public school system, and on the public spirit of its own inhabitants, who, when the call for action came, forgetting all class distinctions, regardless of personal risk, braved the murderous weapons of unscrupulous villains, and nobly carried out the first duty of the patriotic citizen. I am speaking the mind of you all,” the worthy magistrate went on, warming to his subject, “when I say that we shall long treasure the memory of our young friends, their high spirits, their unfailing cheerfulness under persecution, their courage and ingenuity; and it is a matter of regret that, yielding to paramount claims, the claims of parental affection, they are leaving us to-day. But it will please you all to hear that, in response to my invitation–I may say to my insistence–they have agreed to visit us again next year; and I understand from my old friend and neighbour, Mr. Pratt, that he intends to acquire No Man’s Island, so long derelict, and restore the cottage as a holiday hostel for boys of our public schools.” Here there were general cheers. “Dear old Father!” whispered Lilian to the boys. “He gets so few chances of making a speech, and he does love it so.” “I won’t detain you longer,” Mr. Crawshay went on. “No doubt Mr. Pratt would like to say a few words.” “Hate it!” exclaimed Mr. Pratt. “One thing only. I’ve had a bad time. I deserved it. I was over-hasty. My old servants are scattered; if any of you know where they are, tell them to come to me. I’ll reinstate them–if we can agree about wages.” Under cover of the villagers’ applause, Percy seized the opportunity of unbosoming himself to a select audience, his companions and Lilian Crawshay. “Are we blushing, Miss Crawshay?” he asked. “I don’t think we are, because, you see, we are supremely conscious of each other’s merits. We really are benefactors, you know–public and private. Who would ever believe that the two old gentlemen were not long ago calling each other luna––” “Now, Mr. Pratt,” the girl interrupted. “Well, X and Y then,” rejoined Pratt. “It’s undeniable, isn’t it, that they’re reconciled through us? And as for my uncle and me, we’re quite pally; the old feud is healed, and before long I expect my father and Uncle Ambrose will kiss again with tears. Tennyson, you know. Anyway, it’s been a ripping holiday, and––” “Now, Mr. Pratt, we are all waiting,” said Mrs. Crawshay, amiably. Pratt obediently went into the house, brought out his banjo, and trolled out ditties of the most sentimental order. Presently Warrender announced that it was time to go if they meant to reach Southampton before dark. The whole company trooped down to the bank with them, and watched them board the motor-boat, already loaded with their camp equipment. Last good-byes were said; Warrender opened the throttle; and as the boat panted down stream there came to the ears of the silent spectators the gentle strumming of the banjo, and Pratt’s melodious tenor...FROM THE BOOKS.
No Man Is An Island
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Author : John Donne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
No Man Is An Island written by John Donne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with categories.
No Man S Island
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Author : Herbert Strang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-12
No Man S Island written by Herbert Strang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-12 with categories.
We are happy to announce this classic book. Many of the books in our collection have not been published for decades and are therefore not broadly available to the readers. Our goal is to access the very large literary repository of general public books. The main contents of our entire classical books are the original works. To ensure high quality products, all the titles are chosen carefully by our staff. We hope you enjoy this classic.
No Man S Island
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Author : J. Allan Dunn
language : en
Publisher: Fiction Hunter Press
Release Date : 2015-06-17
No Man S Island written by J. Allan Dunn and has been published by Fiction Hunter Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-17 with categories.
After losing his ship to German raiders in the final days of World War I, Tom Hooper enlists the aid of master diver Sam Manning to retrieve his precious cargo: a fortune in pearls! Retrieving the pearls will prove a perilous task, pitting Hopper and Manning against rogue German sailors, cannibals, and mutinous crewmen out to steal their fortune! J. Allan Dunn has crafted the type of classic adventure tale the pulps were known for.
No Man S Land
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Author : Martin Conway
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1906
No Man S Land written by Martin Conway and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1906 with Spitsbergen Island (Norway) categories.
No Man Is An Island
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Author : Adele Dumont
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-07-26
No Man Is An Island written by Adele Dumont and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is the book about immigration detention that all Australians need to read. During the time of the Gillard government, 24-year-old Sydneysider Adele Dumont accepted a volunteer position to teach English to men in immigration detention on Christmas Island. She did not expect to find the work so rewarding or the people she met so interesting. When she was offered a job working at Curtin detention centre near Derby in Western Australia, she took it. Working at Curtin required her to live a fly-in fly-out lifestyle, feeling never quite settled in one place or the other. She lived in a donga when she was in WA, her life full of bus trips to the detention centre and the work she did there; back home in Sydney, she was overwhelmed by the choices people had and the things they didn't do with those choices. What kept her returning to Curtin were her students: men from many lands who had sacrificed all they knew for a chance to live in Australia; men who were unfailingly polite to her in a situation that was barbarous. Slowly, falteringly, these men learned her language and taught her things about their culture. No Man is an Island is the story that will make the issue of immigration detention accessible to far more interested Australians than any number of stern newspaper articles. It is a vividly told story that is full of characters and humanity. It is the story about immigration detention that all Australians need to read.
Oranges In No Man S Land
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Author : Elizabeth Laird
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2008-09-04
Oranges In No Man S Land written by Elizabeth Laird and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-04 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Oranges in No Man's Land brings Elizabeth Laird's emotional and gripping adventure to her next generation of fans. Since her father left Lebanon to find work and her mother tragically died in a shell attack, ten-year-old Ayesha has been living in the bomb-ravaged city of Beirut with her granny and her two younger brothers. The city has been torn in half by civil war and a desolate, dangerous no man's land divides the two sides. Only militiamen and tanks dare enter this deadly zone, but when Granny falls desperately ill, Ayesha sets off on a terrifying journey to reach a doctor living in enemy territory.