When That Great Ship Went Down
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When That Great Ship Went Down The Legal And Political Repercussions Of The Loss Of Rms Titanic
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Author : GMW Wemyss
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2012-04-14
When That Great Ship Went Down The Legal And Political Repercussions Of The Loss Of Rms Titanic written by GMW Wemyss and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-14 with History categories.
Titanic sank in 1912, in the midst of a US presidential campaign and in the week in which the British government fought to give Home Rule to Ireland. JP Morgan, whose trusts owned the shipping line, became an immediate political target. Shares in the Marconi companies, credited with saving the survivors, rocketed - and three members of the British Cabinet had illicit share-holdings in Marconis. The shipbuilders refused to admit that the 1500 dead had died because their 'settled scientific consensus' - and US immigration laws - had doomed them. And a few staunch lawyers and judges, in Britain and America, refused to let political corruption and influence sway them from their duties. Praised by James Delingpole & Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, this is the story of the skulduggery and shabby compromises of 1912, the eventual revolution in safety measures that came of the disaster, and how Titanic sails on in shaping the modern world.
When That Great Ship Went Down
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Author : G. Wemyss
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-11-27
When That Great Ship Went Down written by G. Wemyss and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-27 with categories.
RMS Titanic sank in 1912, a US presidential election year; and in the very first days of the great House of Commons debate on Home Rule for Ireland. The Marconi companies were heroes to the press and the public, who credited them with saving the lives that were saved; JP Morgan, who owned the shipping trust that controlled Titanic's White Star Line, was a major political target for the trust-busters. And members of the British Cabinet, including the Attorney-General who was to direct (and nobble) the Crown's case in the Titanic enquiry, were up to their necks in inside trading in Marconi shares.This is the story of how, in Titanic's loss, 1500 souls were sacrificed to the 'settled science' and 'scientific consensus' of marine engineering. It is also the story of how the US and British loss enquiries were shaped by party politics, corrupted by corrupt politicians and the Marconi Scandal, tainted by the politics of Irish Home Rule, and - finally - salvaged by Oliver Wendell Holmes and the US Supreme Court, and by Lord Mersey's judgement in the Board of Trade Enquiry and the subsequent International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.Titanic sank a century ago; but she sails on, the ghost ship of modern law and politics, shaping our world in ways we don't notice.This is that story, told by the historians of Churchill's vindication in May 1940 and of how Congress, four months before Pearl Harbor, kept America's armed services ready for war, by a margin of one vote.Advance praise for When That Great Ship Went Down:'What sank the Titanic? Its builders' belief that, when it came to building ships, "the Science Was Settled". And, as this cool reassessment of the US and British Titanic enquiries shows, politicians and regulators in 1912 were just as bad as the current lot: they had a progressive political narrative to push, and their own secrets to hide. Sounds familiar.'- James Delingpole, Daily Telegraph columnist, 2010 winner of the Bastiat Prize for Online Journalism, and author of, most recently, Watermelons: The Green Movement's True Colours'In this sharply and eruditely-drawn account of the Titanic Inquiries on either side of the Atlantic, the authors warn: "What lessons this may hold for Mr Cameron and Mr Salmond is beyond the scope of this work." Fortunately, their vivid reconstruction and analysis enable us to draw plenty of damning parallels. This is a parliamentary procedural as well as the re-creation of a vanished pre-War world; its political and intellectual processes as well as a sociology ranging from Trollope to Joyce. This is far more than another clever "Titanic" book.'- Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, Paris Contributing Columnist, The Sunday Telegraph
On Board The Titanic
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Author : Shelley Tanaka
language : en
Publisher: Firefly Books
Release Date : 2021-09-15
On Board The Titanic written by Shelley Tanaka and has been published by Firefly Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-15 with categories.
TITANIC. This is still the greatest, most recognized name in the history of ships. And it still resonates -- a great, dramatic story of pride, error and tragedy. This is the story of the voyage of the Titanic, from embarkation to disastrous iceberg contact, sinking -- and rediscovery by Dr Robert Ballard. It is told by focusing on two real young men who sailed on the great ship: wireless operator Harold Bride, and passenger Jack Thayer, son of the wealthy Marion and John Thayer, American socialites. How the ship sank, but Jack Thayer and Harold Bride survived, is part of the greater story of the Titanic, told here by the respected Canadian children's book author Shelley Tanaka, and with period photographs and beautiful paintings by Ken Marschall, with charts and illustrations that show the workings of the ship, the impact, and why it went down. First published in 1997, this edition has been revised and updated to reflect new information.
Wasn T That A Mighty Day
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Author : Luigi Monge
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2022-08-24
Wasn T That A Mighty Day written by Luigi Monge and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-24 with Music categories.
Wasn’t That a Mighty Day: African American Blues and Gospel Songs on Disaster takes a comprehensive look at sacred and secular disaster songs, shining a spotlight on their historical and cultural importance. Featuring newly transcribed lyrics, the book offers sustained attention to how both Black and white communities responded to many of the tragic events that occurred before the mid-1950s. Through detailed textual analysis, Luigi Monge explores songs on natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes); accidental disasters (sinkings, fires, train wrecks, explosions, and air disasters); and infestations, epidemics, and diseases (the boll weevil, the jake leg, and influenza). Analyzed songs cover some of the most well-known disasters of the time period from the sinking of the Titanic and the 1930 drought to the Hindenburg accident, and more. Thirty previously unreleased African American disaster songs appear in this volume for the first time, revealing their pertinence to the relevant disasters. By comparing the song lyrics to critical moments in history, Monge is able to explore how deeply and directly these catastrophes affected Black communities; how African Americans in general, and blues and gospel singers in particular, faced and reacted to disaster; whether these collective tragedies prompted different reactions among white people and, if so, why; and more broadly, how the role of memory in recounting and commenting on historical and cultural facts shaped African American society from 1879 to 1955.
Songs Of The Great Outdoors
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Author : JERRY SILVERMAN
language : en
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Release Date : 2012-02-27
Songs Of The Great Outdoors written by JERRY SILVERMAN and has been published by Mel Bay Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-27 with Music categories.
Over 100 outdoor songs and fun songs for camping, hiking, boating, biking, and skiing! Includes melody line, lyrics, and guitar chords.
The Little Blue Book Of Sailing Wisdom
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Author : Stephen Brennan
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-06-03
The Little Blue Book Of Sailing Wisdom written by Stephen Brennan 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 2014-06-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” --Mark Twain It’s telling that Mark Twain chose sailing as a metaphor for living life to the fullest. Throughout history, humankind has been going to sea in boats and ships—for the purposes of trade, exploration, transport, fishing, and pure enjoyment. The Little Red Book of Sailing Wisdom contains some of the most moving, perceptive, witty, and inspirational words ever spoken or written about the sea-faring life. Novelists, politicians, explorers, playwrights, poets, musicians, and celebrities weigh in on life upon the water, under sail. These are just some of the folks whose words appear in these pages: •Daniel Defoe •Ted Kennedy •Charles Dickens •Franklin Roosevelt •Herman Melville •Dennis Connor •Patrick O’Brian •Larry Ellison •Eugene O’Neill •Thor Heyerdahl •Jack London •Isak Dinesen •William F. Buckley •And dozens of others! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Twelfth Night
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2010-02-01
Twelfth Night written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-01 with Performing Arts categories.
This is the latest in the Primary Classics series produced by the National Theatre's Discover programme which aims to introduce children aged 7-11 to Shakespeare. Carl Heap's adaptation retains the original language but also includes a clear, concise and helpful introduction which will aid readers, teachers and practitioners alike to imagine or produce their own version.
A Guitarist S Treasury Of Song
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Author : JERRY SILVERMAN
language : en
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Release Date : 2015-07-14
A Guitarist S Treasury Of Song written by JERRY SILVERMAN and has been published by Mel Bay Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with Music categories.
This huge collection of traditional and folk tunes includes song catergories such as love songs, songs of the sea, fun songs, train songs, sentimental songs, and songs based on historic events. Written in simple leadsheet format with complete lyrics and chord symbols, this collection is perfect for gatherings around the campfire or as a general sourcebook. Author/compiler Jerry Silverman contributesprogram notes for the more obscure tunes in this exhaustive anthology of American song
Call Me Rumpelstiltskin
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Author : John Douglas Miller
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2005-03
Call Me Rumpelstiltskin written by John Douglas Miller and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03 with Poetry categories.
"Ja, ich weiss woher ich stamme " Thus Friedrich Nietzsche began his autobiographical poem, Ecce Homo. "I know from whence I come." Philosophers and poets have been wrestling with questions of our origins, and our ultimate goals, since the days of Thales and Sappho. Call Me Rumpelstiltskin is a refreshing continuation of the process of intellectual discovery begun long ago in Ionia. In these verses, a philosophy teacher uses poetry as a didactic device to gain the attention of students, and of all who have ever looked up and wondered why we are here and where we are going.
Incident At Heidelberg
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Author : Tony Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2008-04-21
Incident At Heidelberg written by Tony Morgan and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-21 with Fiction categories.
READER COMMENTS: “Mr. Morgan, I read your book and was blown away. It was amazing.” -- Physician, Mount Kisco, NY “Morgan’s ability to meld the spiritual, historical, and fictional makes for a thought provoking page-turner.” -- Editor, Cambridge, MA “I looked forward to picking it up every night. I never knew what was coming next.” -- Book Club Reader, London, England “Incident combines history, love, murder, and family. It’s got everything you look for in a super entertaining read.” -- Realtor, Stamford, CT “Morgan is well-read, articulate and has a good sense of history. He delivers—which is what all authors hope to do.” -- Quote, Danbury News-Times 11/08/08 “I read your book and enjoyed it, then I bought two more copies for friends.” -- Former Rhodes Scholar, Washington, DC