Author: Dale Pendell
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623174023
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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***WINNER, Best Science Fiction, 2010 Green Book Festival Based in scientific reality, Dale Pendell presents a powerful fictional vision of a fast-approaching future in which sea levels rise and a decimated population must find new ways to live. The Great Bay begins in 2021 with a worldwide pandemic followed by the gradual rising of the seas. Pendell’s vision is all encompassing—he describes the rising seas’ impact on countries and continents around the world. But his imaginative storytelling focuses on California. A “great bay” forms in California’s Central Valley and expands during a 16,000-year period. As the years pass, and technology seems to regress, even memory of a “precollapse” world blends into myth. Grizzly bears and other large predators return to the California hills, and civilization reverts to a richly imagined medieval society marked by guilds and pilgrimages, followed even later by hunting and gathering societies. Pendell’s focus is on the lives of people struggling with love, wars, and physical survival thousands of years in California’s future. He deftly mixes poetic imagery, news-reporting-style writing, interviews with survivors, and maps documenting the geographic changes. In the end, powerful human values that have been with us for 40,000 years begin to reemerge and remind us that they are desperately needed—in the present.
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Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Pages : 216
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Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Author: United States. Department of the Interior
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Category : Estaurine area conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 646
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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Author: Miss Belt
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Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Author: Gail A. Vander Stoep
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Category : Forest reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Author: Tom Horton
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801848759
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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Describes the changing environment and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay Region of Maryland and Virginia.
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7485
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The Pirate Bay Collection stands as a monumental anthology, weaving together the rich tapestry of pirate-themed narratives across history, true stories, and the most celebrated pirate novels. This collection boasts an unparalleled range of literary styles, from the swashbuckling adventures of high seas to the introspective accounts of piracy's impact on society. Within its pages, readers will find an exquisite blend of historical accuracy and fantastical escapades, encapsulated in timeless works that have shaped the literary depiction of piracy. The diversity and significance of the works included, alongside standout pieces that define the pirate genre, highlight this collection's importance in both literary and cultural contexts. The contributing authors and editors, a veritable who's who of literary giants from Jules Verne to F. Scott Fitzgerald, bring a broad spectrum of perspectives, backgrounds, and styles to the anthology. Their collective contributions underscore the multifaceted nature of piracy, touching on themes of adventure, morality, freedom, and the human condition. This assortment of voices aligns with various literary movements, from Romanticism to Realism, enriching the collection with a historical and cultural depth that offers readers a panoramic view of the pirate's place in literature and society. The Pirate Bay Collection is an essential volume for anyone interested in exploring the myriad ways in which pirates have been imagined, romanticized, and vilified throughout literature. It offers a unique opportunity to embark on a journey through the high seas of narrative innovation, historical reflection, and literary excellence. This anthology not only serves as an educational tool, shedding light on the evolution of the pirate narrative but also as a portal to the thrilling escapades and moral quandaries that have captivated the minds of readers for centuries. Engage with this collection to experience the wide breadth of insights and the dynamic dialogue fostered between different authors' works, all within the fascinating context of piracy.
