Departing From Java

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8776946274

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Departing from java by Anonim Pdf

Author : John J. Domagalski
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526784445

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Escape from Java by John J. Domagalski Pdf

The harrowing, triumphant true story of an antiquated light cruiser and its crew suddenly under fire in the Pacific as WWII erupted: “An engrossing tale.” —Naval Historical Foundation The old light cruiser Marblehead was living out her final years of naval service as a member of the United States Asiatic Fleet in 1941. The small group of mostly antiquated ships based in the Philippines sailed the waters of East Asia to show the American flag in places like China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Then the sudden eruption of World War II in the Pacific put the warship on the front lines of the conflict as Imperial Japan unleased a series of devastating attacks across the region. On the morning of February 4, 1942, the warship was surprised by Japanese planes northeast of Java. Two large bombs slammed into Marblehead, causing fires and casualties and knocking out her steering gear. A third bomb exploded close by underwater. The near miss ripped a large gash into her hull, allowing a torrent of water to rush inside the ship. Escape from Java takes us throughout the ship as the story unfolds—next to gunners toiling to keep their guns firing, with medical staff tending to the wounded, and alongside damage control sailors working in flooded compartments. The Japanese confidently radioed that they had sunk the ship—but through courage, sacrifice, and superhuman effort, Marblehead would set out on a harrowing 13,000-mile journey back to the US . . . “An engrossing tale of an obsolescent ship’s survival amid great odds set against the brutal early fighting of the Pacific War. This book will appeal to a wide audience not only as high wartime adventure but simply as a story of gritty perseverance when the odds are heavily against.” —Naval Historical Foundation

Author : Carol J. Pierce Colfer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000209822

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Masculinities in Forests by Carol J. Pierce Colfer Pdf

Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity demonstrates the wide variability in ideas about, and practice of, masculinity in different forests, and how these relate to forest management. While forestry is widely considered a masculine domain, a significant portion of the literature on gender and development focuses on the role of women, not men. This book addresses this gap and also highlights how there are significant, demonstrable differences in masculinities from forest to forest. The book develops a simple conceptual framework for considering masculinities, one which both acknowledges the stability or enduring quality of masculinities, but also the significant masculinity-related options available to individual men within any given culture. The author draws on her own experiences, building on her long-term experience working globally in the conservation and development worlds, also observing masculinities among such professionals. The core of the book examines masculinities, based on long-term ethnographic research in the rural Pacific Northwest of the US; Long Segar, East Kalimantan; and Sitiung, West Sumatra, both in Indonesia. The author concludes by pulling together the various strands of masculine identities and discussing the implications of these various versions of masculinity for forest management. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of forestry, gender studies and conservation and development, as well as practitioners and NGOs working in these fields. The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780367815776, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Author : Robert Van Niel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122214559

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Java's Northeast Coast, 1740-1840 by Robert Van Niel Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medicine, Naval
ISBN : MINN:30000010486201

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Navy Medicine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marco Polo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Asia
ISBN : BL:A0019081163

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The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo Pdf

Author : Tom Womack
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476622675

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The Allied Defense of the Malay Barrier, 1941äóñ1942 by Tom Womack Pdf

Though few realize it, the Netherlands East Indies were the object of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Likewise, their invasions of Guam, Wake Island and the Philippines were mainly diversionary operations to safeguard their main assault on Dutch and British colonies. Since the end of World War I, Japan had coveted the vast East Indies oil reserves, and the colony had feared invasion since Germany overran Holland in May 1940. Isolated politically the weakly defended archipelago was a tempting prize. The East Indies government initially maintained a strict policy of neutrality while desperately working to build up its military strength. As Japanese actions pushed the region toward war, the Dutch reluctantly embraced closer ties with America and Britain. For a brief period, the East Indies were key players in Pacific War strategy. This book details for the first time in English the Dutch prewar strategy, their efforts to counter Japanese espionage and their sizable though largely forgotten military contribution in the early months of the Pacific War.

Author : Ronit Ricci
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108480277

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Banishment and Belonging by Ronit Ricci Pdf

A ground-breaking exploration of exile and diaspora as they relate to place, language, religious tradition, literature and the imagination.

Author : Andrea Kirkpatrick
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781039158634

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A Game of Chance by Andrea Kirkpatrick Pdf

It’s almost impossible to imagine spending eight months at sea “without once putting foot on land.” But that’s exactly what whalers experienced when playing the dangerous “game of chance,” hunting down leviathans for oil and bone—all for a “lay,” or share, of the vessel’s spoils. A Game of Chance is the first comprehensive, in-depth study of British North American South Seas whaling. Author Andrea Kirkpatrick takes readers on a series of fascinating and sometimes fantastical journeys as she chronicles in great detail the story of a largely forgotten industry that operated out of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick ports from the 1760s to 1850. Kirkpatrick plumbed the depths of myriad logbooks and journals to piece together the often-murky tales of an astonishing number of ships. In this treatise covering a century of whaling, she shares details such as ownership, tonnage, voyages, captains’ pedigrees, and names of crewmen, including nascent whaler Herman Melville, author of Moby-Dick. Hoping for “greasy luck,” the men who manned these ships found both camaraderie and competition as they hunted the world’s whaling grounds from Cape Horn to Kamchatka, many circumnavigating the globe during their careers. They battled squalls and high seas, scurvy and venereal disease, heartbreak and homesickness—and sometimes each other. Many never returned home, their bodies committed to the deep or buried on foreign land. Written in two parts—landward and seaward—Kirkpatrick’s clear prose and adoption of whaling lingua franca brings this high-risk venture to the fore with authenticity, newly revealed facts, and remarkable stories of adventure.

Author : David Eimer
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 1376 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781838695507

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Lonely Planet Indonesia by David Eimer Pdf

Lonely Planet’s Indonesia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Komodo National Park, patrolled by the world’s largest lizard, unwind on the sugar-white sand and turquoise waters of the Gili Islands, and experience a Balinese dance performance on Indonesia’s most famous holiday island; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Indonesia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Indonesia’s best experiences and where to have them What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 135 maps Covers Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, Papua, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Indonesia, our most comprehensive guide to Indonesia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Author : Conn Hamlet
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781449727819

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John Lee Johnson from Texas by Conn Hamlet Pdf

This story is about a land takeover in Texas by a scheming Union major and his two nephews. Unfortunately for them it was the ranch that belonged to John Lee Johnsons father. The hard-charging Texan leaves his soldierly duties with the approbation of his superiors and returns over many miles, meting out justice and mercy on his way. He encounters many problems and adventures on his way much like Ulysses on his way home from Troy.

Author : Kevin Mukhar,James Weaver,James Crume,Chris Zelenak
Publisher : Apress
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781430200840

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Beginning Java EE 5 by Kevin Mukhar,James Weaver,James Crume,Chris Zelenak Pdf

*J2EE 5 is a hot, emerging topic; timely to market *Book covers all other neww J2EE-related technologies, like EJB 3, JSP 2.1, etc. *Previous edition on 1.4 was excellent seller, with consistent low Amazon rank

Author : De Robigne Mortimer Bennett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Voyages around the world
ISBN : NYPL:33433000371629

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A Truth Seeker Around the World: From Bombay to Hong Kong by De Robigne Mortimer Bennett Pdf

Author : Donald A Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781937470050

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World War II Sea War, Vol 5: Air Raid Pearl Harbor. This Is Not a Drill by Donald A Bertke,Gordon Smith,Don Kindell Pdf

In Volume 5, the United States officially enters the war. Highlights of this action-filled volume include: Minute-by-minute detail of Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Japanese attacks on Wake Island, Luzon, Hong Kong, Malaya, Burma, etc., early attacks by US Navy subs in the Pacific; Russian Black Sea Fleet landing troops in the Crimea; continuing naval struggle in the Mediterranean; German U-boat attacks along the US Atlantic coast; Japanese attacks on US Pacific coast; American-British-Dutch-Australian Command battles the superior forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy; and the Battle of the Java Sea and the Battle of Sunda Strait.

Author : Graeme Hugo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015005885747

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Population Mobility in West Java by Graeme Hugo Pdf