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Author: Paul Winder Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1446421813 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 402
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The Darién Gap is a place of legend. The only break in the Pan-American highway, which runs from Alaska to the tip of South America, it is an almost impregnable strip of swamp, jungle and cloud forest between the vast landmasses of North and South America. Stories of abduction and murder there are rife and in recent years more people have successfully climbed Everest or trekked to the South Pole than have crossed the Darién Gap. In 2000, Tom Hart Dyke, a young botanist, set off to Central America with one thing on his mind: orchids. He knew that in order to find the rare and beautiful species he so fervently admired, he would have to visit some of the most inhospitable places on earth. Unbeknown to Tom, another young explorer, Paul Winder, was backpacking through the area at the same time. Though he sometimes worked freelance in the City of London, Paul was a fearless and intrepid traveller, happier scaling volcanoes than lounging on beaches. In every bar and café along his route, rumours abounded of the Darién Gap - and the more he heard, the greater became his desire to make the journey. Pure chance brought Paul and Tom together in northern Mexico; they formed an instant bond and their fate was sealed. Ignoring a final, succinct warning from the Lonely Planet guide - 'Don't even think about it!' - Tom and Paul set off into the Darién: Tom in search of orchids, Paul in search of adventure. They would find plenty of each. For six days they made good progress. Then, just hours away from Colombia, the dream ended and the horror began. Paul and Tom were ambushed by FARC guerrillas who were to hold them hostage for the next nine months. From that day on, their survival was a matter of extraordinary endurance, incredible ingenuity and not a little good luck ...
Author: Paul Winder Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1446421813 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 402
Book Description
The Darién Gap is a place of legend. The only break in the Pan-American highway, which runs from Alaska to the tip of South America, it is an almost impregnable strip of swamp, jungle and cloud forest between the vast landmasses of North and South America. Stories of abduction and murder there are rife and in recent years more people have successfully climbed Everest or trekked to the South Pole than have crossed the Darién Gap. In 2000, Tom Hart Dyke, a young botanist, set off to Central America with one thing on his mind: orchids. He knew that in order to find the rare and beautiful species he so fervently admired, he would have to visit some of the most inhospitable places on earth. Unbeknown to Tom, another young explorer, Paul Winder, was backpacking through the area at the same time. Though he sometimes worked freelance in the City of London, Paul was a fearless and intrepid traveller, happier scaling volcanoes than lounging on beaches. In every bar and café along his route, rumours abounded of the Darién Gap - and the more he heard, the greater became his desire to make the journey. Pure chance brought Paul and Tom together in northern Mexico; they formed an instant bond and their fate was sealed. Ignoring a final, succinct warning from the Lonely Planet guide - 'Don't even think about it!' - Tom and Paul set off into the Darién: Tom in search of orchids, Paul in search of adventure. They would find plenty of each. For six days they made good progress. Then, just hours away from Colombia, the dream ended and the horror began. Paul and Tom were ambushed by FARC guerrillas who were to hold them hostage for the next nine months. From that day on, their survival was a matter of extraordinary endurance, incredible ingenuity and not a little good luck ...
Author: John Warkentin Publisher: Becker Associates ISBN: 0919387608 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 363
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Toronto has over 600 public outdoor sculptures, works of art that provide a sense of the rich variety of life and work in the city, its peoples, cultures and aspirations. Interest in commissioning public sculpture began slowly in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, but increased rapidly after the 1950s.This is a book about the sculptures and how they disclose the city to itself. Creating Memory’s two introductory sections examine the factors behind this expansion over time and the changes in style as one generation of sculptors succeeded another. It looks at the reasons behind the changes as sculptures were conceived, sculpted and erected. More than 10 categories of sculptures are defined and discussed, including Founding the City, Natural Environment, Immigration, Ethnic Groups, Economic Activities, Disaster and Calamity, War And Conflict, Leaders, Ordinary Citizens, Community Life, and Works of the Imagination.
Author: Priscilla Rogers Publisher: Priscilla Rogers ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 105
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Introducing "Sweet Dreams Delight: 30 Bedtime Short Stories" – a whimsical collection crafted to transport young readers into a world of enchantment and imagination before drifting into the land of dreams. This delightful anthology, filled with thirty captivating tales, promises to make bedtime a cherished adventure for every little dreamer. Each short story within this magical compilation is carefully tailored to captivate young hearts, offering a delightful blend of fantasy, friendship, and valuable life lessons. From talking animals and mystical lands to courageous little heroes and bedtime wonders, every narrative is a small, enchanting journey that encourages creativity and sparks the imagination. As the sun sets and the stars twinkle in the sky, "Sweet Dreams Delight" becomes the perfect companion for winding down. The 30 carefully curated bedtime short stories promise to ignite smiles, spark conversations, and create memories that will linger in young minds long after the final page is turned. With its charming narratives and colorful characters, this collection is designed to bring families together during the quiet moments before sleep. Immerse your little ones in tales of joy, whimsy, and bedtime delight, fostering a love for storytelling and planting the seeds of a lifelong appreciation for literature. "Sweet Dreams Delight: 30 Bedtime Short Stories" is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of shared imagination, creating a nightly ritual that both children and parents will cherish. So, snuggle up, open the pages, and let the magic of these short stories weave a tapestry of sweet dreams and lasting memories for your little ones.
Author: Gu BeiBei Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1636221939 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 755
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He was the high and mighty emperor of business in Peace City. She was the thorn in his side, the apple of his eye. It was a conspiracy. He had forgotten about her and everyone was laughing at her. She was full of anger! She had just returned home and accidentally bumped into his car and entered the hospital. She did everything she could, but he only said, No! No! Nonsense! Finally, he recovered his memories and she left! The truth that he had been hiding came one after another, torturing him to the point that his heart and liver ached ... Ps: She burst into laughter hit the face, torture in a smile, with tears in favor. The final text of "Married Wife Decided"
Author: Yuan MengMeng Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1636459641 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 858
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She was said to have married a living king of hell — ugly, cruel, and feared by all. On the day of her teleportation, she was pointed at by a man with a knife and unable to move. With her super strong desire to live, her face was as red as a peach. "Prince, I'm so beautiful, are you really willing to part with your knife?" The man smiled, his sword rippling. "Why aren't you willing to part with it?" ... .... She was a modern doctor who had been transported in a car accident. He was the favored king of the living underworld. They had originally thought that they were a fake couple that looked like they were together, but they didn't expect that ...
Author: Xin Yue Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1647968348 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 1574
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While Yan Huexin was taking a bath, the mirror in the bathroom emitted a blinding light. Yan Huexin teleported like this and suppressed Noble Consort, who was fighting with His Majesty the Spirit Demons ... ..."Since you have smashed our Noble Consort to death, you shall take her place." Xin Rui smiled as he looked at the naked woman descending from the sky.No way. Yan Hui Xin knew that killing people required his life, but this kind of compensation was too outrageous. How could she not agree?"Sure, you intend to murder the current emperor and sentence him to death." Xin Rui smiled.Transmigration was not something that she could control. It was completely an accident that could crush someone to death, and accidents shouldn't be punished, right? But this unreasonable lecherous emperor was actually going to pin her with the crime of assassinating the Kamikaze.
Author: Chloe Aridjis Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 1555849199 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 191
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A young Mexican woman adrift in post-unification Berlin encounters romance, violence, and revelation in this “stirring and lyrical first novel” (Paul Auster, award-winning author and filmmaker). Having escaped her overbearing family in Mexico, Tatiana settles in the newly reunified city of Berlin, where she hopes to cultivate a life of solitude. But when she takes a job transcribing notes for the reclusive historian, Doktor Weiss, Tatiana’s simple life becomes more complex—and more perilous. Through Weiss, she meets a young meteorologist who, as a child in East Germany, took solace in the sky’s constant shape-shifting, an antidote to his grim and unchanging reality. As their three conflicting worlds begin to merge, the tension culminates in an act of violence that will leave none of them untouched. Unfolding with the logic of a dream, Book of Clouds is both “a stunningly accurate portrait of Berlin” and a beautiful exploration of the myths we cling to in order to give our lives meaning. From a crowded U-Bahn where Hitler appears dressed as an old woman to an underground Gestapo bowling alley whose walls bear score marks from games long settled, Chloe Aridjis guides us through layers of history with wit and compassion, blurring the lines between real and imagined. Her debut novel is “required reading of the most pleasurable sort” (The New York Times). Named one of the 10 Best Books Set in Berlin by The Guardian.
Author: Li San Publisher: Funstory ISBN: 1647870860 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 700
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Destroy face to plant a heart 3 years thorn road it is a dish plan of close sister and husband however p p sobs blood nirvana rebirth she is no longer everyone can bully the weak wife she killed the town government the collapse of the song government turn over the clouds and turn over the rain startled the city wind and rain and he wan dandy waste wood everyone sigh live ancestor but they do not know he believes in the hands of a game of chess jiangshan to shake she killed him but step by step into his trap later some people praise this chaotic times fighting in the north and south stepping on the broken mountains and rivers your majesty really when heroic small steamed stuffed bun ha ha a smile mother are you sure you hide here the north desert will be over when dad comes to find it
Author: Paul Winder
Author: Paul Winder
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