Author: Harry Mashabela
Publisher: Jacana Media
ISBN: 9781770092082
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Twenty years after it was first published, this edition is being reissued to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the political uprising in South Africa and the ongoing struggle for better education. An updated account by a black newspaper journalist, it reflects on the tumultuous events of 1976 that became a watershed in South African politics and helped to change the course of the country's history. This examination looks both at the background of the uprising and its effects on the people of South Africa.
A People on the Boil
Author: Harry Mashabela
Publisher: Jacana Media
ISBN: 9781770092082
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Twenty years after it was first published, this edition is being reissued to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the political uprising in South Africa and the ongoing struggle for better education. An updated account by a black newspaper journalist, it reflects on the tumultuous events of 1976 that became a watershed in South African politics and helped to change the course of the country's history. This examination looks both at the background of the uprising and its effects on the people of South Africa.
Publisher: Jacana Media
ISBN: 9781770092082
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Twenty years after it was first published, this edition is being reissued to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the political uprising in South Africa and the ongoing struggle for better education. An updated account by a black newspaper journalist, it reflects on the tumultuous events of 1976 that became a watershed in South African politics and helped to change the course of the country's history. This examination looks both at the background of the uprising and its effects on the people of South Africa.
The Boiling River
Author: Andrés Ruzo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501119478
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
In this exciting adventure mixed with amazing scientific study, a young, exuberant explorer and geoscientist journeys deep into the Amazon—where rivers boil and legends come to life. When Andrés Ruzo was just a small boy in Peru, his grandfather told him the story of a mysterious legend: There is a river, deep in the Amazon, which boils as if a fire burns below it. Twelve years later, Ruzo—now a geoscientist—hears his aunt mention that she herself had visited this strange river. Determined to discover if the boiling river is real, Ruzo sets out on a journey deep into the Amazon. What he finds astounds him: In this long, wide, and winding river, the waters run so hot that locals brew tea in them; small animals that fall in are instantly cooked. As he studies the river, Ruzo faces challenges more complex than he had ever imaged. The Boiling River follows this young explorer as he navigates a tangle of competing interests—local shamans, illegal cattle farmers and loggers, and oil companies. This true account reads like a modern-day adventure, complete with extraordinary characters, captivating plot twists, and jaw-dropping details—including stunning photographs and a never-before-published account about this incredible natural wonder. Ultimately, though, The Boiling River is about a man trying to understand the moral obligation that comes with scientific discovery —to protect a sacred site from misuse, neglect, and even from his own discovery.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501119478
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
In this exciting adventure mixed with amazing scientific study, a young, exuberant explorer and geoscientist journeys deep into the Amazon—where rivers boil and legends come to life. When Andrés Ruzo was just a small boy in Peru, his grandfather told him the story of a mysterious legend: There is a river, deep in the Amazon, which boils as if a fire burns below it. Twelve years later, Ruzo—now a geoscientist—hears his aunt mention that she herself had visited this strange river. Determined to discover if the boiling river is real, Ruzo sets out on a journey deep into the Amazon. What he finds astounds him: In this long, wide, and winding river, the waters run so hot that locals brew tea in them; small animals that fall in are instantly cooked. As he studies the river, Ruzo faces challenges more complex than he had ever imaged. The Boiling River follows this young explorer as he navigates a tangle of competing interests—local shamans, illegal cattle farmers and loggers, and oil companies. This true account reads like a modern-day adventure, complete with extraordinary characters, captivating plot twists, and jaw-dropping details—including stunning photographs and a never-before-published account about this incredible natural wonder. Ultimately, though, The Boiling River is about a man trying to understand the moral obligation that comes with scientific discovery —to protect a sacred site from misuse, neglect, and even from his own discovery.
Lowcountry Boil
Author: Carl T. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781579660437
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Sam Larkin is an enigma. A former Merchant Marine and environmental officer in Louisiana, Larkin was unjustly sent to prison by Judge Thornton Hunnycut, who has eyes on the United States Senate. Released under mysterious circumstances after serving four years in Angola State Prison in Louisiana, Larkin moved to Covington, SC, to begin a new life painting and teaching school. His isolation is shattered when he discovers a conspiracy involving Covington's most respected townspeople. Karen Chaney comes to Covington as an undercover federal agent. Together Sam and Karen battle an entrenched society.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781579660437
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Sam Larkin is an enigma. A former Merchant Marine and environmental officer in Louisiana, Larkin was unjustly sent to prison by Judge Thornton Hunnycut, who has eyes on the United States Senate. Released under mysterious circumstances after serving four years in Angola State Prison in Louisiana, Larkin moved to Covington, SC, to begin a new life painting and teaching school. His isolation is shattered when he discovers a conspiracy involving Covington's most respected townspeople. Karen Chaney comes to Covington as an undercover federal agent. Together Sam and Karen battle an entrenched society.
And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks
Author: William S. Burroughs
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 0802198899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In the summer of 1944, a shocking murder rocked the fledgling Beats. William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, both still unknown, we inspired by the crime to collaborate on a novel, a hard-boiled tale of bohemian New York during World War II, full of drugs and art, obsession and brutality, with scenes and characters drawn from their own lives. Finally published after more than sixty years, this is a captivating read, and incomparable literary artifact, and a window into the lives and art of two of the twentieth century’s most influential writers.
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN: 0802198899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In the summer of 1944, a shocking murder rocked the fledgling Beats. William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, both still unknown, we inspired by the crime to collaborate on a novel, a hard-boiled tale of bohemian New York during World War II, full of drugs and art, obsession and brutality, with scenes and characters drawn from their own lives. Finally published after more than sixty years, this is a captivating read, and incomparable literary artifact, and a window into the lives and art of two of the twentieth century’s most influential writers.
How to Boil Water
Author: Food Network Kitchens
Publisher: Meredith Books
ISBN: 9780696226861
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
More than 1,000 fresh recipes, tips, and photos for beginning cooks from the Food Network kitchens.
Publisher: Meredith Books
ISBN: 9780696226861
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
More than 1,000 fresh recipes, tips, and photos for beginning cooks from the Food Network kitchens.
Boil My Heart for Me
Author: Harold Baxter Liebler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Harold Baxter Liebler, Episcopal priest, came to the Utah strip of the Navajo Reservation in 1942 to establish St. Christopher's Mission near Monument Valley. In a land of stunning beauty and amazing isolation, Liebler worked ceaselessly to improve health and educational standards until his death in 1982. Covering the years 1942-62, Boil My Heart for Me is a description of one person's life in the remote Utah strip at mid-century. Liebler's humorous, self-effacing account describes the establishment of St. Christopher's, day-to-day encounters with local Navajos and Anglos, and his efforts in the face of endless adversity to mediate the enormous gap between two cultures. In his spiritual work, Liebler combined Christian and Native American approaches, walking a fine line between Anglo and traditional Navajo values. The story of H. Baxter Liebler is an essential piece in the mosaic of Four Corners history.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Harold Baxter Liebler, Episcopal priest, came to the Utah strip of the Navajo Reservation in 1942 to establish St. Christopher's Mission near Monument Valley. In a land of stunning beauty and amazing isolation, Liebler worked ceaselessly to improve health and educational standards until his death in 1982. Covering the years 1942-62, Boil My Heart for Me is a description of one person's life in the remote Utah strip at mid-century. Liebler's humorous, self-effacing account describes the establishment of St. Christopher's, day-to-day encounters with local Navajos and Anglos, and his efforts in the face of endless adversity to mediate the enormous gap between two cultures. In his spiritual work, Liebler combined Christian and Native American approaches, walking a fine line between Anglo and traditional Navajo values. The story of H. Baxter Liebler is an essential piece in the mosaic of Four Corners history.
A dictionary of the English language. To which are added, a synopsis of words differently pronounced and Walker's Key to the classical pronunciation of Greek, Latin and Scripture proper names. Revised and enlarged, by C.A. Goodrich
Author: Noah Webster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1304
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1304
Book Description
Chambers's Information for the People
Author: William Chambers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
A Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Webster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1306
Book Description
Chambers's Information for the People
Author: Robert Chambers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 832
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 832
Book Description