Author: John Pickering Putnam
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385404266
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
The Open Fireplace in All Ages
Author: John Pickering Putnam
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385404274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385404274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
Notes from the Burning Age
Author: Claire North
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316498858
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
“ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE READ IN RECENT YEARS. THOUGHT PROVOKING, IMAGINATIVE AND PACKS A HELL OF AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time From one of the most imaginative writers of her generation comes an extraordinary vision of the future… Ven was once a holy man, a keeper of ancient archives. It was his duty to interpret archaic texts, sorting useful knowledge from the heretical ideas of the Burning Age—a time of excess and climate disaster. For in Ven's world, such material must be closely guarded so that the ills that led to that cataclysmic era can never be repeated. But when the revolutionary Brotherhood approaches Ven, pressuring him to translate stolen writings that threaten everything he once held dear, his life will be turned upside down. Torn between friendship and faith, Ven must decide how far he's willing to go to save this new world—and how much he is willing to lose. “A riveting tale of subterfuge and deadly self-indulgence” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from award-winning author Claire North, Notes from the Burning Age puts dystopian fiction in a whole new light. Also by Claire North: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August Touch The Sudden Appearance of Hope The End of the Day 84K The Gameshouse The Pursuit of William Abbey
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316498858
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
“ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE READ IN RECENT YEARS. THOUGHT PROVOKING, IMAGINATIVE AND PACKS A HELL OF AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH.” —Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time From one of the most imaginative writers of her generation comes an extraordinary vision of the future… Ven was once a holy man, a keeper of ancient archives. It was his duty to interpret archaic texts, sorting useful knowledge from the heretical ideas of the Burning Age—a time of excess and climate disaster. For in Ven's world, such material must be closely guarded so that the ills that led to that cataclysmic era can never be repeated. But when the revolutionary Brotherhood approaches Ven, pressuring him to translate stolen writings that threaten everything he once held dear, his life will be turned upside down. Torn between friendship and faith, Ven must decide how far he's willing to go to save this new world—and how much he is willing to lose. “A riveting tale of subterfuge and deadly self-indulgence” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from award-winning author Claire North, Notes from the Burning Age puts dystopian fiction in a whole new light. Also by Claire North: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August Touch The Sudden Appearance of Hope The End of the Day 84K The Gameshouse The Pursuit of William Abbey
A World Lit Only by Fire
Author: William Manchester
Publisher: Back Bay Books
ISBN: 0316082791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A "lively and engaging" history of the Middle Ages (Dallas Morning News) from the acclaimed historian William Manchester, author of The Last Lion. From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose, and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on the brink of collapse to the grandeur of its rebirth: the dense explosion of energy that spawned some of history's greatest poets, philosophers, painters, adventurers, and reformers, as well as some of its most spectacular villains. "Manchester provides easy access to a fascinating age when our modern mentality was just being born." --Chicago Tribune
Publisher: Back Bay Books
ISBN: 0316082791
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
A "lively and engaging" history of the Middle Ages (Dallas Morning News) from the acclaimed historian William Manchester, author of The Last Lion. From tales of chivalrous knights to the barbarity of trial by ordeal, no era has been a greater source of awe, horror, and wonder than the Middle Ages. In handsomely crafted prose, and with the grace and authority of his extraordinary gift for narrative history, William Manchester leads us from a civilization tottering on the brink of collapse to the grandeur of its rebirth: the dense explosion of energy that spawned some of history's greatest poets, philosophers, painters, adventurers, and reformers, as well as some of its most spectacular villains. "Manchester provides easy access to a fascinating age when our modern mentality was just being born." --Chicago Tribune
The Pyrocene
Author: Stephen J. Pyne
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520383591
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A provocative rethinking of how humans and fire have evolved together over time—and our responsibility to reorient this relationship before it's too late. The Pyrocene tells the story of what happened when a fire-wielding species, humanity, met an especially fire-receptive time in Earth's history. Since terrestrial life first appeared, flames have flourished. Over the past two million years, however, one genus gained the ability to manipulate fire, swiftly remaking both itself and eventually the world. We developed small guts and big heads by cooking food; we climbed the food chain by cooking landscapes; and now we have become a geologic force by cooking the planet. Some fire uses have been direct: fire applied to convert living landscapes into hunting grounds, forage fields, farms, and pastures. Others have been indirect, through pyrotechnologies that expanded humanity's reach beyond flame's grasp. Still, preindustrial and Indigenous societies largely operated within broad ecological constraints that determined how, and when, living landscapes could be burned. These ancient relationships between humans and fire broke down when people began to burn fossil biomass—lithic landscapes—and humanity's firepower became unbounded. Fire-catalyzed climate change globalized the impacts into a new geologic epoch. The Pleistocene yielded to the Pyrocene. Around fires, across millennia, we have told stories that explained the world and negotiated our place within it. The Pyrocene continues that tradition, describing how we have remade the Earth and how we might recover our responsibilities as keepers of the planetary flame.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520383591
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
A provocative rethinking of how humans and fire have evolved together over time—and our responsibility to reorient this relationship before it's too late. The Pyrocene tells the story of what happened when a fire-wielding species, humanity, met an especially fire-receptive time in Earth's history. Since terrestrial life first appeared, flames have flourished. Over the past two million years, however, one genus gained the ability to manipulate fire, swiftly remaking both itself and eventually the world. We developed small guts and big heads by cooking food; we climbed the food chain by cooking landscapes; and now we have become a geologic force by cooking the planet. Some fire uses have been direct: fire applied to convert living landscapes into hunting grounds, forage fields, farms, and pastures. Others have been indirect, through pyrotechnologies that expanded humanity's reach beyond flame's grasp. Still, preindustrial and Indigenous societies largely operated within broad ecological constraints that determined how, and when, living landscapes could be burned. These ancient relationships between humans and fire broke down when people began to burn fossil biomass—lithic landscapes—and humanity's firepower became unbounded. Fire-catalyzed climate change globalized the impacts into a new geologic epoch. The Pleistocene yielded to the Pyrocene. Around fires, across millennia, we have told stories that explained the world and negotiated our place within it. The Pyrocene continues that tradition, describing how we have remade the Earth and how we might recover our responsibilities as keepers of the planetary flame.
Wilderness Fire Policy
Author: Arthur P. Brackebusch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aspen
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aspen
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
A practical introduction to Life and Fire Assurance, etc
Author: Thomas H. MILLAR
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Fur Age Monthly
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fur
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fur
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work
Author: Hildegard G. Frey
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Hildegard G. Frey's 'The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work' is a compelling novel that follows a group of young girls as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The book is written in a style that is both engaging and educational, making it a valuable piece of literature for readers of all ages. Set in a time when the Camp Fire Girls organization was flourishing, Frey's novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of young girls in the early 20th century as they navigate challenges and triumphs on the open road. The themes of friendship, perseverance, and the value of hard work are woven throughout the narrative, making it a timeless and inspiring read. Frey's literary style is both descriptive and heartfelt, capturing the essence of the Camp Fire Girls' motto: 'Glorify Work.' Hildegard G. Frey's background as a writer and educator shines through in 'The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work,' making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of youth organizations and the empowerment of young women.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Hildegard G. Frey's 'The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work' is a compelling novel that follows a group of young girls as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The book is written in a style that is both engaging and educational, making it a valuable piece of literature for readers of all ages. Set in a time when the Camp Fire Girls organization was flourishing, Frey's novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of young girls in the early 20th century as they navigate challenges and triumphs on the open road. The themes of friendship, perseverance, and the value of hard work are woven throughout the narrative, making it a timeless and inspiring read. Frey's literary style is both descriptive and heartfelt, capturing the essence of the Camp Fire Girls' motto: 'Glorify Work.' Hildegard G. Frey's background as a writer and educator shines through in 'The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road; Or, Glorify Work,' making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of youth organizations and the empowerment of young women.
U.S. Fire Administration Behavioral Mitigation of Cooking Fires
Author:
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A Book of Christmas Stories for All Ages
Author: Roger W. Harrington
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039104436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Fictional original Christmas stories meant to appeal to all ages. Themes: hope and a belief in Christmas miracles. All of the stories are original works and contain themes related to those mentioned. Many of the stories contain moral reflections suitable for Christmas presentations. The stories included cover many years of writing and express the author's distinct style of writing.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039104436
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Fictional original Christmas stories meant to appeal to all ages. Themes: hope and a belief in Christmas miracles. All of the stories are original works and contain themes related to those mentioned. Many of the stories contain moral reflections suitable for Christmas presentations. The stories included cover many years of writing and express the author's distinct style of writing.