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The Map Thief
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Author : Michael Blanding
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-05-29
The Map Thief written by Michael Blanding and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The story of an infamous crime, a revered map dealer with an unsavory secret, and the ruthless subculture that consumed him Maps have long exerted a special fascination on viewers—both as beautiful works of art and as practical tools to navigate the world. But to those who collect them, the map trade can be a cutthroat business, inhabited by quirky and sometimes disreputable characters in search of a finite number of extremely rare objects. Once considered a respectable antiquarian map dealer, E. Forbes Smiley spent years doubling as a map thief —until he was finally arrested slipping maps out of books in the Yale University library. The Map Thief delves into the untold history of this fascinating high-stakes criminal and the inside story of the industry that consumed him. Acclaimed reporter Michael Blanding has interviewed all the key players in this stranger-than-fiction story, and shares the fascinating histories of maps that charted the New World, and how they went from being practical instruments to quirky heirlooms to highly coveted objects. Though pieces of the map theft story have been written before, Blanding is the first reporter to explore the story in full—and had the rare privilege of having access to Smiley himself after he’d gone silent in the wake of his crimes. Moreover, although Smiley swears he has admitted to all of the maps he stole, libraries claim he stole hundreds more—and offer intriguing clues to prove it. Now, through a series of exclusive interviews with Smiley and other key individuals, Blanding teases out an astonishing tale of destruction and redemption. The Map Thief interweaves Smiley’s escapades with the stories of the explorers and mapmakers he knew better than anyone. Tracking a series of thefts as brazen as the art heists in Provenance and a subculture as obsessive as the oenophiles in The Billionaire’s Vinegar, Blanding has pieced together an unforgettable story of high-stakes crime.
The Map Thief
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Author : Heather Terrell
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2025-01-21
The Map Thief written by Heather Terrell and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-21 with Fiction categories.
A sleuth searching for a lost map uncovers historical controversy in this thriller "as smart and well written as it is inventive, original, and surprising" (M. J. Rose, New York Times–bestselling author of The Reincarnationist). Mara Coyne has a reputation as an art sleuth after successfully reuniting stolen art with its rightful owners. But when her latest client hires her to recover a centuries-old map that has gone missing from an archaeological dig in China, her keen intuition tells her that the client's intentions are far from pure. As she follows the trail of the map's history from Ming Dynasty origins to the map's reappearance aboard the ship of explorer Vasco da Gama, Mara realizes the map is more valuable than she ever imagined. And that its recovery could reveal some shattering truths some would do anything to silence. Weaving rich historical detail and astounding facts, The Map Thief is a riveting thriller that takes readers on an epic international journey through the criminal underworld of stolen artifacts. "Provocative, well-documented, and evocative." —Javier Sierra, New York Times–bestselling author of The Secret Supper
The Map Thief
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Author : Heather Terrell
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2008-07-29
The Map Thief written by Heather Terrell and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-29 with Fiction categories.
Beijing, China, 1421: It is a momentous time for the Ming Dynasty. Honoring the completion of the Forbidden City, a fleet of unprecedented size sets sail under Admiral Zheng He. Zheng’s mission is to chart the globe, trading for riches and bringing glory to China’s emperor. Among the crew is the talented cartographer and navigator Ma Zhi, whose work will lead to the first true map of the world–but whose accomplishment will vanish when the fleet returns to a very different China than the one it left. Lisbon, Portugal, 1496: At the height of Portugal’s maritime domination during the Age of Discovery, the legendary explorer Vasco da Gama embarks on a quest to find a sea route to India. On board is navigator Antonio Coehlo, who guards Portugal’s most secret treasure: a map that already shows the way. New York, present day: Mara Coyne’s new client has left her uneasy. Republican kingmaker Richard Tobias has hired her, he says, because of her skill in recovering stolen art and advocating for the rightful owners, but Mara senses that he is not telling her everything. Tobias reveals that a centuries-old map was stolen from an archaeological dig he is sponsoring in China, and he wants her to get it back. But as Mara begins her investigation, she uncovers the shocking truth: The map is more valuable than anyone has ever imagined, and her client’s motives are more sinister than she suspected. Weaving rich historical detail and astounding fact into a fast-paced suspense-fiction ride, The Map Thief is an incredible entrée to the murky underworld of stolen artifacts and the thieves and traders who broker them. From Hong Kong to the Italian countryside, from Lisbon to the remote reaches of Communist China, and literally around the world on the ships of fifteenth-century explorers, Heather Terrell takes readers on a globe-trotting adventure of epic proportions.
On The Map
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Author : Simon Garfield
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-12-27
On The Map written by Simon Garfield and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-27 with Reference categories.
Cartography enthusiasts rejoice: the bestselling author of Just My Type reveals the fascinating relationship between man and map. Simon Garfield’s Just My Type illuminated the world of fonts and made everyone take a stand on Comic Sans and care about kerning. Now Garfield takes on a subject even dearer to our fanatical human hearts: maps. Imagine a world without maps. How would we travel? Could we own land? What would men and women argue about in cars? Scientists have even suggested that mapping—not language—is what elevated our prehistoric ancestors from ape-dom. Follow the history of maps from the early explorers’ maps and the awe-inspiring medieval Mappa Mundi to Google Maps and the satellite renderings on our smartphones, Garfield explores the unique way that maps relate and realign our history—and reflect the best and worst of what makes us human. Featuring a foreword by Dava Sobel and packed with fascinating tales of cartographic intrigue, outsize personalities, and amusing “pocket maps” on an array of subjects from how to fold a map to the strangest maps on the Internet, On the Map is a rich historical tapestry infused with Garfield’s signature narrative flair. Map-obsessives and everyone who loved Just My Type will be lining up to join Garfield on his audacious journey through time and around the globe.
Publications Of The U S Geological Survey 1971 1981
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Publications Of The U S Geological Survey 1971 1981 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Geology categories.
New Publications Of The Geological Survey
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
New Publications Of The Geological Survey 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 1978 with Geology categories.
The Island Of Lost Maps
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Author : Miles Harvey
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2010-10-06
The Island Of Lost Maps written by Miles Harvey and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The Island of Lost Maps tells the story of a curious crime spree: the theft of scores of valuable centuries-old maps from some of the most prominent research libraries in the United States and Canada. The perpetrator was Gilbert Joseph Bland, Jr., an enigmatic antiques dealer from South Florida, whose cross-country slash-and-dash operation had gone virtually undetected until he was caught in 1995–and was unmasked as the most prolific American map thief in history. As Miles Harvey unravels the mystery of Bland’s life, he maps out the world of cartography and cartographic crime, weaving together a fascinating story of exploration, craftsmanship, villainy, and the lure of the unknown.
Applications Of Call Theory In Esl And Efl Environments
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Author : Perren, James
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2017-08-11
Applications Of Call Theory In Esl And Efl Environments written by Perren, James and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-11 with Education categories.
Blended learning has recently been gaining popularity within educational fields. Examining the impact that computer-assisted techniques have on foreign language education will provide more effective ways to enhance learning techniques for educators and students alike. Applications of CALL Theory in ESL and EFL Environments is a pivotal reference source that discusses recent advances relating to online teaching and learning of foreign languages. Highlighting relevant topics such as electronic portfolio assessments, corpus linguists, flipped learning models, and student engagement, this scholarly resource is ideal for educators, academicians, students, and researchers that are interested in staying current on the latest technologies and methodologies in foreign language learning.
Encyclopedia Of Library And Information Sciences
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Author : John D. McDonald
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-03-15
Encyclopedia Of Library And Information Sciences written by John D. McDonald and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-15 with Computers categories.
The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance.
Call Theory Applications For Online Tesol Education
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Author : Kelch, Kenneth B.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2021-02-19
Call Theory Applications For Online Tesol Education written by Kelch, Kenneth B. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-19 with Education categories.
With the increased necessity of using online teaching to ensure students continue to learn, it is imperative that language teachers implement computer-assisted language learning (CALL) techniques into their teaching strategies. TESOL teachers especially must continue to remain up to date on the latest research outlining best practices for the online teaching of English language learners. CALL Theory Applications for Online TESOL Education is a crucial reference work that focuses on online education and CALL in the context of teaching English to speakers of other languages. The book presents research that illustrates the current best practices in online CALL applications in TESOL including works on emerging applications such as mobile language learning, games, and service-learning. It includes chapters that focus on technology-enhanced learning in a variety of configurations, from fully online contexts to face-to-face blended learning contexts that have some degree of a virtual component. While highlighting topics that include e-learning, second language acquisition, and virtual learning environments, this book is ideal for TESOL educators and CALL practitioners who are interested in the ways in which language and culture are impacted by online education. Moreover, K-12 teachers and teacher educators working with linguistically and culturally diverse learners in their classes and communities, as well as administrators, academicians, researchers, and students will benefit from the research contained in this book.