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Author: Tim Moore Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780312270155 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 292
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Resolving to follow in the Arctic footsteps of a Victorian gentleman of leisure and adventure, the author provides his own memoir of a shambolic voyage into the Northern wastes, a trip that cost him most of his dignity and nearly his life. Moore writes with scathingly funny self-deprecation about his misadventures in Iceland, Norway, and regions of the Arctic Circle.
Author: Tim Moore Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780312270155 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
Resolving to follow in the Arctic footsteps of a Victorian gentleman of leisure and adventure, the author provides his own memoir of a shambolic voyage into the Northern wastes, a trip that cost him most of his dignity and nearly his life. Moore writes with scathingly funny self-deprecation about his misadventures in Iceland, Norway, and regions of the Arctic Circle.
Author: Tim Moore Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1466851813 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 331
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Guided by the fastidious journals of an eminent Victorian adventurer by the name of Lord Dufferin, Time Moore sets off to prove his mettle in the most stunningly inhospitable place on Earth-the Arctic. Armed only with his searing wit, wicked humor, and seasickness pills, our pale suburbanite-wracked by second thoughts of tactical retreat-confronts mind-numbing cold, blood-thirsty polar bears, a convoy of born-again Vikings, and, perhaps most chilling of all, herring porridge. When he is not humiliating himself through displays of ignorance and incompetence, Moore casts a sharp eye on the local flora and fauna, immersing readers in the splendors and wonders of this treacherously beautiful region. A deliciously and inexhaustibly funny book, Frost on My Moustache deserves to be placed alongside those by Evelyn Waugh, Eric Newby, and Bill Bryson.
Author: David Jason Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1448164206 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 402
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Winner of the National Book Awards Autobiography of the Year The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britain's best-loved actors Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jason spent his early life dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making people laugh, found himself working with the leading lights of British comedy in the 1960s and '70s: Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Bob Monkhouse and Ronnie Barker. Barker would become a mentor to David, leading to hugely successful stints in Porridge and Open All Hours. It wasn't until 1981, kitted out with a sheepskin jacket, a flat cap, and a clapped-out Reliant Regal, that David found the part that would capture the nation's hearts: the beloved Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. Never a one-trick pony, he had an award-winning spell as TV's favourite detective Jack Frost, took a country jaunt as Pop Larkin in the Darling Buds of May, and even voiced a crime-fighting cartoon rodent in the much-loved children's show Danger Mouse. But life hasn't all been so easy: from missing out on a key role in Dad's Army to nearly drowning in a freak diving accident, David has had his fair share of ups and downs, and has lost some of his nearest and dearest along the way. David's is a touching, funny and warm-hearted story, which charts the course of his incredible five decades at the top of the entertainment business. He's been a shopkeeper and a detective inspector, a crime-fighter and a market trader, and he ain't finished yet. As Del Boy would say, it's all cushty.
Author: Jonathan Aycliffe Publisher: Skyhorse ISBN: 1597805580 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 212
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Those who live in silence hear them best . . . Dominic Lancaster hoped to prove himself to his family by excelling in the Navy during World War II. Instead he is wounded while serving as a gunner, and loses his leg. Still recovering from his wounds and the trauma of his amputation when the Blitz begins, Dominic finds himself shuffled off to the countryside by his family, along with his partially deaf sister, Octavia. The crumbling family estate on the shores of Ullswater is an old, much-neglected place that doesn’t seem to promise much in the way of happiness or recovery. Something more than a friendship begins to flourish between Dominic and his nurse Rose in the late autumn of that English countryside, as he struggles to come to terms with his new life as an amputee. Another thing that seems to be flourishing is Octavia’s hearing. As winter descends, sinister forces seem to be materializing around Octavia, who is hearing voices of children. After seeing things that no one else can see and hearing things that no one else can hear, Octavia is afflicted with a sickness that cannot be explained. With Octavia’s help, Dominic sets out to find the truth behind the voices that have haunted his sister. In doing so, he uncovers an even older, darker evil that threatens not only Octavia, but Rose and himself. Jonathan Aycliffe delivers a disturbingly tense ghost story set in the middle of World War II during England’s darkest hour, demonstrating that some fears are timeless . . . Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
Author: Erla María Marteinsdóttir Publisher: ISBN: Category : English prose literature Languages : en Pages : 436
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"This thesis examines British travel narratives of Iceland during the 19th and 20th centuries within the rubric of postcolonial criticism. Ch. 1 gives an overview of accounts of Iceland up until the 18th century, and ch. 2 looks at sections of narratives from the turn of the 19th century, such as Joseph Bank's Letters from Iceland (1772), J.T. Stanley's Journals of the Stanley Expedition, George MacKenzie's Travels in Iceland (1812), William Hooker's Journal of a Tour in Iceland (1811) and Ebenezer Henderson's Iceland (1818). Ch. 3 looks at Lord Dufferin's Letters from High Latitudes (1876). while Jón Stefánsson's 'Introduction' to that text is the subject of ch. 4. Ch. 5 is on Letters from Iceland by W.H. Auden and Louis MacNeice (1936), and ch. 6 on Tim Moore's Frost on My Moustache (1999). An epilogue follows, pointing to the Human Genome Project and genetic databases of Iceland as the latest chapter in Iceland's colonial history. A close reading of British travel narratives of Iceland suggests that British imperial agents (travelers, scientists or scholars), were engaged in an imperial relationship with Iceland and the Icelanders. Banks and Stanley, were direct proponents of the idea that Iceland become a British colony. Lord Dufferin's narrative strategies imply a colonizing agenda at work. Iceland is frequently distanced from modern reality both temporally and spatially. It is spoken of in terms of its precolonial glory, while its colonial reality is ignored"--Leaves v-vi.
Author: Jules Verne Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 10728
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The Greats of Sci-Fi: H.G. Wells Edition assembles an unparalleled anthology, encapsulating the full breadth and diversity of science fiction from its embryonic stages in the 19th century to its more complex formulations in the 20th century. The collection melds a vast array of literary styles, exploring speculative futures, alternate histories, and the ethereal bounds of fantasy and science fiction. Within its pages, readers will encounter seminal works that have defined and redefined the genre, from groundbreaking speculative visions to early examples of space operas, each piece serving as a pivotal anchor in the evolution of science fiction narratives. The anthology boasts contributions from a canon of authors whose works have not only shaped the contours of science fiction literature but also significantly influenced the cultural and literary fabric of their respective eras. From the adventurous sagas of Jules Verne to the philosophical narratives of H.G. Wells, and the eerie tales of Edgar Allan Poe, these authors collectively span a rich landscape of historical, cultural, and literary movements. Their narratives reflect a burgeoning interest in exploring the unknown, challenging the human condition, and critiquing societal norms through the lens of the speculative and the fantastic. The Greats of Sci-Fi: H.G. Wells Edition is a treasure trove for aficionados and novices alike, offering a unique opportunity to traverse the manifold realms of science fiction through a curated selection of stories that are as intellectually enriching as they are entertaining. It beckons readers to immerse themselves in the depth of imagination, the richness of thematic exploration, and the dialogues between the diverse voices that have collectively sculpted science fiction into a revered literary genre. This anthology is not only a journey through the annals of speculative fiction but also an exquisite exploration of the human experience viewed through a prism of infinite possibilities.
Author: Tim Moore
Author: Tim Moore
Author: Tim Moore
Author: Tim Moore
Author: Tim Moore
Author: Tim Moore
Author: David Jason
Author: Jonathan Aycliffe
Author: Tim Moore
Author: Erla María Marteinsdóttir
Author: Jules Verne