Author: Nina Costopoulos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781575871691
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Where was the first documented lighthouse in history? Which lighthouse has a ghost that screams Keep away in Portuguese? Which U.S. lighthouse is the most isolated? What is a Texas tower?
Lighthouse Trivia
Author: Nina Costopoulos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781575871691
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Where was the first documented lighthouse in history? Which lighthouse has a ghost that screams Keep away in Portuguese? Which U.S. lighthouse is the most isolated? What is a Texas tower?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781575871691
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Where was the first documented lighthouse in history? Which lighthouse has a ghost that screams Keep away in Portuguese? Which U.S. lighthouse is the most isolated? What is a Texas tower?
The Light Between Oceans - 101 Amazing Facts You Didn't Know
Author: G Whiz
Publisher: GWhizBooks.com
ISBN: 1498921752
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Did you know that M.L. Stedman's debut book is entitled The Light Between Oceans? Or, did you know that The Light Between Oceans takes place in Australia in the year 1926? What are the amazing facts of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman? Do you want to know the golden nuggets of facts readers love? If you've enjoyed the book, then this will be a must read delight for you! Collected for readers everywhere are 101 book facts about the book & author that are fun, down-to-earth, and amazingly true to keep you laughing and learning as you read through the book! Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Harry Potter G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Tell us what title you want next! • Combine your favorite titles to receive bundle coupons! • Submit a review and hop on the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
Publisher: GWhizBooks.com
ISBN: 1498921752
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Did you know that M.L. Stedman's debut book is entitled The Light Between Oceans? Or, did you know that The Light Between Oceans takes place in Australia in the year 1926? What are the amazing facts of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman? Do you want to know the golden nuggets of facts readers love? If you've enjoyed the book, then this will be a must read delight for you! Collected for readers everywhere are 101 book facts about the book & author that are fun, down-to-earth, and amazingly true to keep you laughing and learning as you read through the book! Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Harry Potter G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz 101" to search for entire catalogue! • Tell us what title you want next! • Combine your favorite titles to receive bundle coupons! • Submit a review and hop on the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading and enjoyment. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
The Darkhouse
Author: Barbara Radecki
Publisher: Cormorant Books
ISBN: 1770864830
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Gemma’s life on a small New Brunswick island with her father, Jonah, is not an exciting one. Her mother ran off when she was an infant, and Jonah, an amateur scientist, spends most of his time conducting experiments he thinks will one day bring him fame. But when a woman arrives on the island, Gemma tries to play matchmaker – only to discover Jonah’s hidden journals, which hold terrifying secrets about both their lives. Mystery, science, and dreams of a better life collide in this page-turning young adult novel from Barbara Radecki.
Publisher: Cormorant Books
ISBN: 1770864830
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Gemma’s life on a small New Brunswick island with her father, Jonah, is not an exciting one. Her mother ran off when she was an infant, and Jonah, an amateur scientist, spends most of his time conducting experiments he thinks will one day bring him fame. But when a woman arrives on the island, Gemma tries to play matchmaker – only to discover Jonah’s hidden journals, which hold terrifying secrets about both their lives. Mystery, science, and dreams of a better life collide in this page-turning young adult novel from Barbara Radecki.
The Last Lighthouse Keeper
Author: John Cook
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760874612
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A beautiful memoir from John Cook, one of Tasmania's last kerosene lighthouse keepers. A story about madness and wilderness, shining a light onto the vicissitudes of love and nature. In Tasmania, John Cook is known as: 'The Keeper of the Flame'. John's renowned as one of the last of the "kerosene keepers": he spent a good part of his 26-year career in Tasmanian lighthouses tending kerosene, not electrical, lamps. He joined the lighthouse service in 1969, after a spell in the merchant marine. Far from reviling work on isolated islands such as Tasman and Maatsuyker, Australia's southernmost lighthouse, he discovered that he loved the solitude and delighted in the sense of purpose that light keeping gave him. He did two stints on Tasman, in 1969-71 and 1977, and was the head keeper on Maatsuyker for eight years. Tasman's kerosene light was a pressure lamp fuelled by two big bottles that had to be pumped up to 75 pounds per square inch (about 516 kilopascals): "It was the equivalent of pumping up a tyre every 20 minutes," John says. "Then you had to wind up the weights - they went down the tower and turned the prism around like a big clockwork. If the weights went all the way to the bottom, the light would stop. "The main thing was that 365 nights of the year you sat in that tower, 100 feet up, and you had to stay awake," John says of Tasman. "If you fell asleep the light would stop and then you were in trouble." Keepers took watches around the clock, in a system similar to that on a ship. Day watches weren't a chance to slack off: standing orders required the watchkeeper to look seawards at least every half-hour and to log sightings of any vessels, and their course, in the area. "But the main thing was there was always maintenance to do," John says. "Because Mother Nature was your boss. She'd blow gutters off, that sort of thing - she was always stickin' her bib in, and you were repairin' it." Tasman keepers also ran a herd of up to 500 sheep. They didn't have a freezer, so they'd kill and dress a sheep every fortnight. John supplemented his bulk stores, delivered every three months by the lighthouse supply vessel, with extras brought on the bi-monthly mail boat, and by keeping chooks, ducks and turkeys. "I never ran out of things to do," he says. "In my free time I used to do correspondence courses - I did navigation, diesel mechanics, business management and accounting." In 1977, keepers left the Tasman quarters forever. "I've got such strong memories of those places with people in them, and kids' voices rattlin' around," John says. "It breaks my heart to think about those places sittin' out there empty with no lights on."
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760874612
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A beautiful memoir from John Cook, one of Tasmania's last kerosene lighthouse keepers. A story about madness and wilderness, shining a light onto the vicissitudes of love and nature. In Tasmania, John Cook is known as: 'The Keeper of the Flame'. John's renowned as one of the last of the "kerosene keepers": he spent a good part of his 26-year career in Tasmanian lighthouses tending kerosene, not electrical, lamps. He joined the lighthouse service in 1969, after a spell in the merchant marine. Far from reviling work on isolated islands such as Tasman and Maatsuyker, Australia's southernmost lighthouse, he discovered that he loved the solitude and delighted in the sense of purpose that light keeping gave him. He did two stints on Tasman, in 1969-71 and 1977, and was the head keeper on Maatsuyker for eight years. Tasman's kerosene light was a pressure lamp fuelled by two big bottles that had to be pumped up to 75 pounds per square inch (about 516 kilopascals): "It was the equivalent of pumping up a tyre every 20 minutes," John says. "Then you had to wind up the weights - they went down the tower and turned the prism around like a big clockwork. If the weights went all the way to the bottom, the light would stop. "The main thing was that 365 nights of the year you sat in that tower, 100 feet up, and you had to stay awake," John says of Tasman. "If you fell asleep the light would stop and then you were in trouble." Keepers took watches around the clock, in a system similar to that on a ship. Day watches weren't a chance to slack off: standing orders required the watchkeeper to look seawards at least every half-hour and to log sightings of any vessels, and their course, in the area. "But the main thing was there was always maintenance to do," John says. "Because Mother Nature was your boss. She'd blow gutters off, that sort of thing - she was always stickin' her bib in, and you were repairin' it." Tasman keepers also ran a herd of up to 500 sheep. They didn't have a freezer, so they'd kill and dress a sheep every fortnight. John supplemented his bulk stores, delivered every three months by the lighthouse supply vessel, with extras brought on the bi-monthly mail boat, and by keeping chooks, ducks and turkeys. "I never ran out of things to do," he says. "In my free time I used to do correspondence courses - I did navigation, diesel mechanics, business management and accounting." In 1977, keepers left the Tasman quarters forever. "I've got such strong memories of those places with people in them, and kids' voices rattlin' around," John says. "It breaks my heart to think about those places sittin' out there empty with no lights on."
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel by M.L. Stedman (Trivia-On-Books)
Author: Trivion Books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Trivia-on-Book: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, come play your trivia of a favorite book!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Trivia-on-Book: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Take the challenge yourself and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. Whether you're looking for new materials to the book or would like to take the challenge yourself and share it with your friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Promising quality and value, come play your trivia of a favorite book!
Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast
Author:
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760339511
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue to fascinate us. Discover what life for lighthouse keepers was really like. Learn about the history of U.S. colonial lighthouses and the role lighthouses have played in several wars. Meet the brave, nefarious, and colorful characters who served as lighthouse keepers and government overseers. Learn about lighthouse technology and architecture and find out how these treasures are being preserved.
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760339511
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue to fascinate us. Discover what life for lighthouse keepers was really like. Learn about the history of U.S. colonial lighthouses and the role lighthouses have played in several wars. Meet the brave, nefarious, and colorful characters who served as lighthouse keepers and government overseers. Learn about lighthouse technology and architecture and find out how these treasures are being preserved.
A Brit Of Trivia
Author: Mark Harrison
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595381405
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A Brit Of Trivia is the answer to every trivia lovers dream! Whether you want to make your own entertainment at home or maybe pass the time on your way to a trip, here is a unique book which includes mystery objects, mystery eyes, mystery puzzles, name that person, state capital maps, name that year, tie breakers, true or false and over 1000 other questions. Test your intellect if you dare and enjoy this fun and exciting trivia with a twist book.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595381405
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
A Brit Of Trivia is the answer to every trivia lovers dream! Whether you want to make your own entertainment at home or maybe pass the time on your way to a trip, here is a unique book which includes mystery objects, mystery eyes, mystery puzzles, name that person, state capital maps, name that year, tie breakers, true or false and over 1000 other questions. Test your intellect if you dare and enjoy this fun and exciting trivia with a twist book.
Ultimate Weird But True
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426308647
Category : Braille books
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Presents facts, brief stories, photos, and illustrations showing that fact can be as weird as fiction.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426308647
Category : Braille books
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Presents facts, brief stories, photos, and illustrations showing that fact can be as weird as fiction.
North Carolina Lighthouses
Author: Bruce Roberts
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762768339
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
A stunning, full-color celebration of some of the world’s most famous lighthouses, the shoreline they stand on, and the people who have worked to protect them The lore and history of North Carolina’s seafaring past comes to life in the text by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and photographs by Bruce Roberts.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762768339
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
A stunning, full-color celebration of some of the world’s most famous lighthouses, the shoreline they stand on, and the people who have worked to protect them The lore and history of North Carolina’s seafaring past comes to life in the text by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and photographs by Bruce Roberts.
Florida Lighthouses for Kids
Author: Elinor De Wire
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561643238
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Presents a history of Florida's thirty-three lighthouses, including how they were designed and built, how they operate, and the bravery of their keepers.
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561643238
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Presents a history of Florida's thirty-three lighthouses, including how they were designed and built, how they operate, and the bravery of their keepers.