Author: Chris Bonington
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780792279525
Category : Adventure and adventurers
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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Examines the feats of adventure and exploration that take people to the most remote and dangerous parts of the world, including the seas, mountains and polar regions.

Author: Jzonay Reitz
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982217731
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 346

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When twenty-year-old Bert Ray Libe read “Men wanted for Alaska to build a railroad—apply 526 Jackson Street” on a signboard in San Francisco one July morning in 1905, he immediately envisioned hunting adventures and gold-seeking opportunities in the rugged land of the north. The next morning his adventurous soul was infused with excitement as he boarded the SS Valencia bound for Seward, Alaska, accompanied by over four hundred other men, a woman dressed as a man, and a teenage boy. Bert was soon given the moniker, Fuzzy, by his shipmates because of his unruly hair. In a fascinating retelling of Bert’s adventures, Jzonay Reitz invites others to witness the breathtaking beauty of Alaska through Fuzzy’s eyes as he hunts in the pristine Kenai Mountains and traverses the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys of Southcentral Alaska, then ventures across snow-covered benches of Denali (Mt. McKinley) with four dogs and a sled and returns in the spring to search for gold in the glacial tributaries. Interspersed throughout his stories are an abundance of historical facts and revealing photographs. A Quest for Adventure is an inspiring and engaging memoir, brimming with energy and personality, and laced with humor even during challenging circumstances. KIRKUS REVIEW "A historically satisfying...memoir. Reitz intersperses occasional historical photographs and notes...particularly helpful in guiding the reader through her uncle's portrayals of Alaskan life, as in her detailed description of the lay of the land in the town of Seward in 1905...'Home Brew Alley'...'Millionaire's Row'..." ~Kirkus Indie - a review service from Kirkus Reviews

Author: Judy Hayman
Publisher: Practical Inspiration Publishing
ISBN: 1910056901
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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“Everyone knows dragons don’t exist...” Des, the wild Travelling dragon, takes far too many risks with Humans. His adventures are full of narrow escapes. While he is away, Tom and Emily enjoy an exciting summer with Alice and Ollie and some unexpected visitors. And when Des returns, things get even more adventurous! There are close encounters with seals and whales, fierce birds and Humans – and even a train... This is the third of the Dragon Tales Chronicles. Praise for the Dragon Tales books (Amazon reviews): ‘If you like stories of adventure, dragons and something a bit different, this is the book for you!’ ‘A great children's story with lots of interest and plots to keep you guessing. Lovely illustrations enhance the story. Looking forward to the next book.’ ‘Truly delightful... a charming read for any age.’

Author: Jelena Farkić
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1800718519
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 117

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The Adventure Tourist: Being, Knowing, Becoming responds to the requirements of the outdoor adventure industry today and considers how engagement with theory can inform, challenge and support real-world scenarios in this sector.

Author: Pratham Mittal & Rishav Banerjee
Publisher: Spectrum of Thoughts
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

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"A Quest of Thrill" is an international Anthology Compiled by Pratham Mittal & Rishav Banerjee from India. It's based on Life`s adventures. Adventure is the thrill of doing something out of the standard. Adventurous activities have its thrill and risks. Once we face fear, we are given a chance to beat them. Those who win over their fears, win over themselves. Adventure helps in eliminating this fear from our lives and makes us more willing to accept challenges. It makes us physically and mentally strong. Once we participate in any adventure activity, it tells us tones about ourselves also. Activities like camping, hiking, paragliding make us feel one with nature. They also teach us the way to become self-reliant. It provides us with the chance to be ready to learn some skills we'd need if we ever face any emergency situation.

Author: Nicky Huys
Publisher: Nicky Huys Books
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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"History of Adventure" is a captivating journey through the annals of human exploration and daring feats. From the ancient voyages of discovery to the modern-day expeditions, this book chronicles the exploits of courageous adventurers who braved the unknown in search of knowledge, wealth, and glory. Readers will be enthralled by tales of intrepid explorers, ancient civilizations, and the unyielding spirit of human curiosity. Filled with captivating stories and vivid descriptions, this book offers a thrilling glimpse into the world of adventure and the remarkable individuals who shaped history through their daring endeavors.

Author: Andrea White
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 052141606X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 247

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Nineteenth-century adventure fiction relating to the British empire usually served to promote, celebrate and justify the imperial project, asserting the essential and privileging difference between 'us' and 'them', colonizing and colonized. Andrea White's study opens with an examination of popular exploration literature in relation to later adventure stories, showing how a shared view of the white man in the tropics authorized the European intrusion into other lands. She then sets the fiction of Joseph Conrad in this context, showing how Conrad in fact demythologized and disrupted the imperial subject constructed in earlier writing, by simultaneously - with the modernist's double vision - admiring man's capacity to dream but applauding the desire to condemn many of its consequences. She argues that the very complexity of Conrad's work provided an alternative, and more critical, means of evaluating the experience of empire.

Author: Carolyn Stewart Dyer
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 0877455015
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 298

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"Rediscovering Nancy Drew is a rich collection of literary memories and insightful cultural comments."--Journal of Children's Literature "Nancy, especially the Nancy of the original story, is our bright heroine, chasing down the shadows, conquering our worst fears, giving us a glimpse of our brave and better selves, proving to everybody exactly how admirable and wonderful a thing it is to be a girl. Thank you, Nancy Drew."--Nancy Pickard "Nancy Drew belongs to a moment in feminist history; it is a moment, I suggest, that we celebrate, allowing ourselves the satisfaction of praising her for what she dared and forgiving her for what she failed to undertake or understand."--Carolyn G. Heilbrun "Rediscovering Nancy Drew lights up the territory. It informs, delights, and acknowledges through love and scholarship a debt long overdue."--Dale H. Ross In 1991, women staff and faculty at the University of Iowa discovered that the pseudonymous author of the original Nancy Drew books, Carolyn Keene, was none other than Mildred Wirt Benson, the first person to earn a master's degree in journalism at Iowa. The excitement caused by their discovery led to the 1993 Nancy Drew Conference, which explored the remarkable passion for Nancy Drew that spans a wide spectrum of American society. The result: a lively collaboration of essays by and interviews with mystery writers, collectors, publishers, librarians, scholars, journalists, and fans which presents a spirited, informative, totally enjoyable tribute to the driver of that blue roadster so many readers have coveted.

Author: Workman Publishing
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761189173
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161

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Stop summer slide, stay summer smart! From the creators of America’s #1 educational bestseller Brain Quest comes Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2—a workbook, a game, and an outdoor adventure! It’s an interactive and personalized quest to keep kids excited about learning all summer long between 1st and 2nd grades. Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2 begins with a map that guides you through a workbook filled with activities based on reading comprehension, writing, addition and subtraction, earth science, the seasons, telling time, and more! As you complete activities, you earn stickers to track your progress on the map. Jam-packed with curriculum-based exercises, bonus challenges, outside activities, over 150 stickers, a summer reading list, and a Brain Quest mini deck, Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2 covers the core concepts in English language arts, math, science, and social studies so kids keep essential skills sharp all summer.

Author: Workman Publishing
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 076118919X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161

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Workbook is "jam-packed with activities based on parts of speech, writing, reading, word problems, natural science, timelines, and more."--Back cover.