Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 13
Book Description
Out in the Atlantic lies an island shaped like a huge footprint with amputated toes. A ridge of mountains runs the length of the island. On one side the island is covered with a beautiful town. Mansions dot the hillsides and once beautiful gardens stretch out before them. But all the inhabitants of these wondrous homes reside on the other side of the island. If you look over the crest of the hills, you will see the vast expanse of a graveyard stretching from one end of the island to the other. For this is the Isle of Death. Find out what happened in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Isle of Death
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 13
Book Description
Out in the Atlantic lies an island shaped like a huge footprint with amputated toes. A ridge of mountains runs the length of the island. On one side the island is covered with a beautiful town. Mansions dot the hillsides and once beautiful gardens stretch out before them. But all the inhabitants of these wondrous homes reside on the other side of the island. If you look over the crest of the hills, you will see the vast expanse of a graveyard stretching from one end of the island to the other. For this is the Isle of Death. Find out what happened in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Publisher: Learning Island
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 13
Book Description
Out in the Atlantic lies an island shaped like a huge footprint with amputated toes. A ridge of mountains runs the length of the island. On one side the island is covered with a beautiful town. Mansions dot the hillsides and once beautiful gardens stretch out before them. But all the inhabitants of these wondrous homes reside on the other side of the island. If you look over the crest of the hills, you will see the vast expanse of a graveyard stretching from one end of the island to the other. For this is the Isle of Death. Find out what happened in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Palmyra - Isle of Death
Author: Karl Boyd
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557256267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In this fast paced adventure, modern day treasure hunters collide with ghosts of pirates from the past as Karl Boyd uses his outstanding writing ability to combine fact with fiction to tell his version of what really happened to the treasure of the Esperanza. Come along for the boat ride of your life and match wits with Bill “Skeeter†Whitaker and his buddy, Clete Palmer as they attempt to solve the mystery of the Esperanza. As this rollicking tale weaves its way between the beautiful isles of Hawaii and the far off isolated atoll of Palmyra, you will encounter murder, lies, greed, betrayal, unrequited romance and revenge. Is Karl’s tale pure fiction, or, could his assumptions of where the treasure still resides be more historical fact waiting to be discovered? Decide for yourself, but remember: Only Palmyra, the isle of death knows for sure.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557256267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In this fast paced adventure, modern day treasure hunters collide with ghosts of pirates from the past as Karl Boyd uses his outstanding writing ability to combine fact with fiction to tell his version of what really happened to the treasure of the Esperanza. Come along for the boat ride of your life and match wits with Bill “Skeeter†Whitaker and his buddy, Clete Palmer as they attempt to solve the mystery of the Esperanza. As this rollicking tale weaves its way between the beautiful isles of Hawaii and the far off isolated atoll of Palmyra, you will encounter murder, lies, greed, betrayal, unrequited romance and revenge. Is Karl’s tale pure fiction, or, could his assumptions of where the treasure still resides be more historical fact waiting to be discovered? Decide for yourself, but remember: Only Palmyra, the isle of death knows for sure.
Treasures and Betrayals: In Search of the Isle of Death
Author: Arthur Anderson
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 375545016X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In the depths of the vast Caribbean ocean, where turquoise waters and hidden mysteries converge, lies a tale of intrigue, adventure, and unbridled ambition. It is in this backdrop of legends and whispers that our story unfolds: "Treasures and Betrayals: In Search of the Isle of Death." Aboard the majestic English ship, the New Horizon, a bold and diverse crew assembles for a challenge that will alter their destinies forever. Led by the courageous Captain Noel, a man whose passion for adventure is matched only by his determination, the team is resolute in unraveling the secrets of an ancient legend. The lost island, known only in hushed tones as the "Isle of Death," is the enigma they tirelessly pursue. Alongside Noel, his loyal companions Yanick, Vivian, Leo, and Marlo bring their unique skills and contrasting personalities to the quest. Each carries their own dreams and personal reasons for embarking on this perilous and exhilarating journey. The promise of a legendary treasure, particularly the great emerald rumored to rest at the heart of the island, awakens ambitions and desires that could forge or fracture their unity. But as in any great story, challenges soon emerge. The ship Devil Soul and its enigmatic Captain Jordan Black stand as formidable obstacles in their pursuit. With a dark past and ruthless cunning, Black and his crew are willing to fight to their last breath to protect their secrets and retain control of the legendary island. As the journey progresses, treacherous winds and furious storms threaten to divert them from their course and test their resilience. Inevitable confrontations loom on the horizon, and the battle on the tempestuous waters becomes an epic struggle for supremacy and survival. Yet amidst adversity, life sometimes weaves unexpected alliances. When fate compels the crew of the New Horizon to form an uncertain alliance with old rivals.
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 375545016X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In the depths of the vast Caribbean ocean, where turquoise waters and hidden mysteries converge, lies a tale of intrigue, adventure, and unbridled ambition. It is in this backdrop of legends and whispers that our story unfolds: "Treasures and Betrayals: In Search of the Isle of Death." Aboard the majestic English ship, the New Horizon, a bold and diverse crew assembles for a challenge that will alter their destinies forever. Led by the courageous Captain Noel, a man whose passion for adventure is matched only by his determination, the team is resolute in unraveling the secrets of an ancient legend. The lost island, known only in hushed tones as the "Isle of Death," is the enigma they tirelessly pursue. Alongside Noel, his loyal companions Yanick, Vivian, Leo, and Marlo bring their unique skills and contrasting personalities to the quest. Each carries their own dreams and personal reasons for embarking on this perilous and exhilarating journey. The promise of a legendary treasure, particularly the great emerald rumored to rest at the heart of the island, awakens ambitions and desires that could forge or fracture their unity. But as in any great story, challenges soon emerge. The ship Devil Soul and its enigmatic Captain Jordan Black stand as formidable obstacles in their pursuit. With a dark past and ruthless cunning, Black and his crew are willing to fight to their last breath to protect their secrets and retain control of the legendary island. As the journey progresses, treacherous winds and furious storms threaten to divert them from their course and test their resilience. Inevitable confrontations loom on the horizon, and the battle on the tempestuous waters becomes an epic struggle for supremacy and survival. Yet amidst adversity, life sometimes weaves unexpected alliances. When fate compels the crew of the New Horizon to form an uncertain alliance with old rivals.
Isle of the Dead
Author: Roger Zelazny
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9780413415509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Science fiction-roman.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9780413415509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Science fiction-roman.
Isle of the Dead
Author: Roger Zelazny
Publisher: iBooks
ISBN: 9781596879669
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Centuries in the future, Francis Sandow is the only man alive who was born as long ago as the 20th century. His body is kept young and in perfect health by advanced scientific methods; he has amassed such a fortune that he can own entire planets; and he has become a god. No, not a god of Earth, but one of the panetheon of the alien Pei'ans: he is Shimbo of Darktree, Shrugger of Thunders. Yet he doesn't believe that his personality has merged with the ancient consciousness of Shimbo, that he really can call down the skies upon his enemies. The time comes, however, when Francis Sandow must use these powers against the most dangerous antagonist in the universe: another Pei'an god -- Shimbo's own enemy, Belion. And Belion has no doubt whatever of his own powers.... Roger Zelazny was a three-time Nebula Award and six-time Hugo Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy classics, including the short stories "24 Views of Mount Fuji, by Hokusai," "Permafrost," and "Home is the Hangman." Zelazny was the bestselling author of the ten-volume Chronicles of Amber series of fantasy novels, as well as the novels Lord of Light, and Psychoshop (written with Alfred Bester). Zelazny's novel Damnation Alley served as the basis for the 1972 cult film of the same name, starring Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard. Roger Zelazny was a three-time Nebula Award and six-time Hugo Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy classics, including the short stories "24 Views of Mount Fuji, by Hokusai," "Permafrost," and "Home is the Hangman." Zelazny was the bestselling author of the ten-volume Chronicles of Amber series of fantasy novels, as well as the novels Lord of Light, and Psychoshop (written with Alfred Bester). Zelazny's novel Damnation Alley served as the basis for the 1972 cult film of the same name, starring Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard.
Publisher: iBooks
ISBN: 9781596879669
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Centuries in the future, Francis Sandow is the only man alive who was born as long ago as the 20th century. His body is kept young and in perfect health by advanced scientific methods; he has amassed such a fortune that he can own entire planets; and he has become a god. No, not a god of Earth, but one of the panetheon of the alien Pei'ans: he is Shimbo of Darktree, Shrugger of Thunders. Yet he doesn't believe that his personality has merged with the ancient consciousness of Shimbo, that he really can call down the skies upon his enemies. The time comes, however, when Francis Sandow must use these powers against the most dangerous antagonist in the universe: another Pei'an god -- Shimbo's own enemy, Belion. And Belion has no doubt whatever of his own powers.... Roger Zelazny was a three-time Nebula Award and six-time Hugo Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy classics, including the short stories "24 Views of Mount Fuji, by Hokusai," "Permafrost," and "Home is the Hangman." Zelazny was the bestselling author of the ten-volume Chronicles of Amber series of fantasy novels, as well as the novels Lord of Light, and Psychoshop (written with Alfred Bester). Zelazny's novel Damnation Alley served as the basis for the 1972 cult film of the same name, starring Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard. Roger Zelazny was a three-time Nebula Award and six-time Hugo Award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy classics, including the short stories "24 Views of Mount Fuji, by Hokusai," "Permafrost," and "Home is the Hangman." Zelazny was the bestselling author of the ten-volume Chronicles of Amber series of fantasy novels, as well as the novels Lord of Light, and Psychoshop (written with Alfred Bester). Zelazny's novel Damnation Alley served as the basis for the 1972 cult film of the same name, starring Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard.
Language Death in the Isle of Man
Author: George Broderick
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110911418
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Language death is an aspect of language contact which has occupied the interest of linguists from the past twenty-five years or so. Although the phenomenon of language death is occuring all over the world very few instances of it have been dealt with both from a sociolinguistic and formal linguistic standpoint. Those that spring to mind are the works of Nancy Dorian on East Sutherland Gaelic and Hans-Jürgen Sasse on the Albanian dialect of Arvanítika in Greece. In both instances it is dialects of languages that are treated and not complete languages themselves. The study of language death in the Isle of Man deals with the decline and extinction of Manx Gaelic as a community language, and as a language in its own right. After setting the scenario of language death this study then looks into the sociolinguistic reasons which led to the decline and death of Manx in Man. There then follows a detailed look into the study of language and language use in Man, from early observations to the present day. This section includes a detailed description of phonetic and sound recordings made of Manx over the period. This leads to an in-depth study into the formal linguistic situation of Manx, tracing the development in its phonology, morphophonology, morphology, morphosyntax and syntax, idiom and lexicon, which ultimately led to its demise. As language revival is in itself a facet of language death, the study concludes with a short excursus into the various efforts at language revival and maintenance in Man, from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day. The appendices include Professor Carl Marstrander's diary of his visits to Man (1929-33) published for the first time. The diary contains percipient observations of the state of Manx in its final phase. In short, this study looks in some detail into the mechanics of language death on a once thriving and vibrant community language.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110911418
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Language death is an aspect of language contact which has occupied the interest of linguists from the past twenty-five years or so. Although the phenomenon of language death is occuring all over the world very few instances of it have been dealt with both from a sociolinguistic and formal linguistic standpoint. Those that spring to mind are the works of Nancy Dorian on East Sutherland Gaelic and Hans-Jürgen Sasse on the Albanian dialect of Arvanítika in Greece. In both instances it is dialects of languages that are treated and not complete languages themselves. The study of language death in the Isle of Man deals with the decline and extinction of Manx Gaelic as a community language, and as a language in its own right. After setting the scenario of language death this study then looks into the sociolinguistic reasons which led to the decline and death of Manx in Man. There then follows a detailed look into the study of language and language use in Man, from early observations to the present day. This section includes a detailed description of phonetic and sound recordings made of Manx over the period. This leads to an in-depth study into the formal linguistic situation of Manx, tracing the development in its phonology, morphophonology, morphology, morphosyntax and syntax, idiom and lexicon, which ultimately led to its demise. As language revival is in itself a facet of language death, the study concludes with a short excursus into the various efforts at language revival and maintenance in Man, from the latter part of the 19th century to the present day. The appendices include Professor Carl Marstrander's diary of his visits to Man (1929-33) published for the first time. The diary contains percipient observations of the state of Manx in its final phase. In short, this study looks in some detail into the mechanics of language death on a once thriving and vibrant community language.
Crucible of Hell
Author: Saul David
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 031653465X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
From the award-winning historian, Saul David, the riveting narrative of the heroic US troops, bonded by the brotherhood and sacrifice of war, who overcame enormous casualties to pull off the toughest invasion of WWII's Pacific Theater -- and the Japanese forces who fought with tragic desperation to stop them. With Allied forces sweeping across Europe and into Germany in the spring of 1945, one enormous challenge threatened to derail America's audacious drive to win the world back from the Nazis: Japan, the empire that had extended its reach southward across the Pacific and was renowned for the fanaticism and brutality of its fighters, who refused to surrender, even when faced with insurmountable odds. Taking down Japan would require an unrelenting attack to break its national spirit, and launching such an attack on the island empire meant building an operations base just off its shores on the island of Okinawa. The amphibious operation to capture Okinawa was the largest of the Pacific War and the greatest air-land-sea battle in history, mobilizing 183,000 troops from Seattle, Leyte in the Philippines, and ports around the world. The campaign lasted for 83 blood-soaked days, as the fighting plumbed depths of savagery. One veteran, struggling to make sense of what he had witnessed, referred to the fighting as the "crucible of Hell." Okinawan civilians died in the tens of thousands: some were mistaken for soldiers by American troops; but as the US Marines spearheading the invasion drove further onto the island and Japanese defeat seemed inevitable, many more civilians took their own lives, some even murdering their own families. In just under three months, the world had changed irrevocably: President Franklin D. Roosevelt died; the war in Europe ended; America's appetite for an invasion of Japan had waned, spurring President Truman to use other means -- ultimately atomic bombs -- to end the war; and more than 250,000 servicemen and civilians on or near the island of Okinawa had lost their lives. Drawing on archival research in the US, Japan, and the UK, and the original accounts of those who survived, Crucible of Hell tells the vivid, heart-rending story of the battle that changed not just the course of WWII, but the course of war, forever.
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 031653465X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
From the award-winning historian, Saul David, the riveting narrative of the heroic US troops, bonded by the brotherhood and sacrifice of war, who overcame enormous casualties to pull off the toughest invasion of WWII's Pacific Theater -- and the Japanese forces who fought with tragic desperation to stop them. With Allied forces sweeping across Europe and into Germany in the spring of 1945, one enormous challenge threatened to derail America's audacious drive to win the world back from the Nazis: Japan, the empire that had extended its reach southward across the Pacific and was renowned for the fanaticism and brutality of its fighters, who refused to surrender, even when faced with insurmountable odds. Taking down Japan would require an unrelenting attack to break its national spirit, and launching such an attack on the island empire meant building an operations base just off its shores on the island of Okinawa. The amphibious operation to capture Okinawa was the largest of the Pacific War and the greatest air-land-sea battle in history, mobilizing 183,000 troops from Seattle, Leyte in the Philippines, and ports around the world. The campaign lasted for 83 blood-soaked days, as the fighting plumbed depths of savagery. One veteran, struggling to make sense of what he had witnessed, referred to the fighting as the "crucible of Hell." Okinawan civilians died in the tens of thousands: some were mistaken for soldiers by American troops; but as the US Marines spearheading the invasion drove further onto the island and Japanese defeat seemed inevitable, many more civilians took their own lives, some even murdering their own families. In just under three months, the world had changed irrevocably: President Franklin D. Roosevelt died; the war in Europe ended; America's appetite for an invasion of Japan had waned, spurring President Truman to use other means -- ultimately atomic bombs -- to end the war; and more than 250,000 servicemen and civilians on or near the island of Okinawa had lost their lives. Drawing on archival research in the US, Japan, and the UK, and the original accounts of those who survived, Crucible of Hell tells the vivid, heart-rending story of the battle that changed not just the course of WWII, but the course of war, forever.
Isle of Swords
Author: Wayne Thomas Batson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1400310180
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A young man awakens on an island, alone and seriously injured, with no memory, and as he searches for his identity he finds himself caught between two notorious pirates battling for a legendary treasure reportedly hidden by monks.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1400310180
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A young man awakens on an island, alone and seriously injured, with no memory, and as he searches for his identity he finds himself caught between two notorious pirates battling for a legendary treasure reportedly hidden by monks.
Living Your Dying
Author: Stanley Keleman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780394487878
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"This book is about dying, not about death. We are always dying a big, always giving things up, always having things taken away. Is there a person alive who isn't really curious about what dying is for them? Is there a person alive who wouldn't like to go to their dying full of excitement, without fear and without morbidity? This books tells you how." -- Front cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780394487878
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"This book is about dying, not about death. We are always dying a big, always giving things up, always having things taken away. Is there a person alive who isn't really curious about what dying is for them? Is there a person alive who wouldn't like to go to their dying full of excitement, without fear and without morbidity? This books tells you how." -- Front cover.
Machine of Death
Author: Ryan North
Publisher: Machines of Death LLC
ISBN: 0982167121
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
MACHINE OF DEATH tells thirty-four different stories about people who know how they will die. Prepare to have your tears jerked, your spine tingled, your funny bone tickled, your mind blown, your pulse quickened, or your heart warmed. Or better yet, simply prepare to be surprised. Because even when people do have perfect knowledge of the future, there's no telling exactly how things will turn out.
Publisher: Machines of Death LLC
ISBN: 0982167121
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
MACHINE OF DEATH tells thirty-four different stories about people who know how they will die. Prepare to have your tears jerked, your spine tingled, your funny bone tickled, your mind blown, your pulse quickened, or your heart warmed. Or better yet, simply prepare to be surprised. Because even when people do have perfect knowledge of the future, there's no telling exactly how things will turn out.