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Empire Antarctica

Gavin Francis
Empire Antarctica Book PDF

Author : Gavin Francis
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781619023406

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Gavin Francis fulfilled a lifetime's ambition when he spent fourteen months as the basecamp doctor at Halley, a profoundly isolated British research station on the Caird Coast of Antarctica. So remote, it is said to be easier to evacuate a casualty from the International Space Station than it is to bring someone out of Halley in winter. Antarctica offered a year of unparalleled silence and solitude, with few distractions and a very little human history, but also a rare opportunity to live among emperor penguins, the only species truly at home in he Antarctic. Following Penguins throughout the year –– from a summer of perpetual sunshine to months of winter darkness –– Gavin Francis explores the world of great beauty conjured from the simplest of elements, the hardship of living at 50 c below zero and the unexpected comfort that the penguin community bring. Empire Antarctica is the story of one man and his fascination with the world's loneliest continent, as well as the emperor penguins who weather the winter with him. Combining an evocative narrative with a sublime sensitivity to the natural world, this is travel writing at its very best

Empire Antarctica

Gavin Francis
Empire Antarctica Book PDF

Author : Gavin Francis
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781619022591

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Gavin Francis fulfilled a lifetime's ambition when he spent fourteen months as the basecamp doctor at Halley, a profoundly isolated British research station on the Caird Coast of Antarctica. So remote, it is said to be easier to evacuate a casualty from the International Space Station than it is to bring someone out of Halley in winter. Antarctica offered a year of unparalleled silence and solitude, with few distractions and a very little human history, but also a rare opportunity to live among emperor penguins, the only species truly at home in he Antarctic. Following Penguins throughout the year –– from a summer of perpetual sunshine to months of winter darkness –– Gavin Francis explores the world of great beauty conjured from the simplest of elements, the hardship of living at 50 c below zero and the unexpected comfort that the penguin community bring. Empire Antarctica is the story of one man and his fascination with the world's loneliest continent, as well as the emperor penguins who weather the winter with him. Combining an evocative narrative with a sublime sensitivity to the natural world, this is travel writing at its very best

An Empire of Ice

Edward J. Larson
An Empire of Ice Book PDF

Author : Edward J. Larson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300159769

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A Pulitzer Prize–winning author examines South Pole expeditions, “wrapping the science in plenty of dangerous drama to keep readers engaged” (Booklist). An Empire of Ice presents a fascinating new take on Antarctic exploration—placing the famed voyages of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, his British rivals Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, and others in a larger scientific, social, and geopolitical context. Recounting the Antarctic expeditions of the early twentieth century, the author reveals the British efforts for what they actually were: massive scientific enterprises in which reaching the South Pole was but a spectacular sideshow. By focusing on the larger purpose of these legendary adventures, Edward J. Larson deepens our appreciation of the explorers’ achievements, shares little-known stories, and shows what the Heroic Age of Antarctic discovery was really about. “Rather than recounting the story of the race to the pole chronologically, Larson concentrates on various scientific disciplines (like meteorology, glaciology and paleontology) and elucidates the advances made by the polar explorers . . . Covers a lot of ground—science, politics, history, adventure.” —The New York Times Book Review

Eve of the Emperor Penguin

Mary Pope Osborne
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Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375894626

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie arrive on the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure…Jack and Annie are about to find out! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #40, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #12: Eve of the Emperor Penguin. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com

Frozen Empires

Adrian Howkins
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Author : Adrian Howkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190249144

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Frozen Empires is a study of the ways in which imperial powers (American, European, and South American) have used and continue to use the environment and the value of scientific research to support their political claims in the Antarctic Peninsula region. In making a case for imperial continuity, this book offers a new perspective on Antarctic history and on global environmental politics more broadly.

Little Penguin

Jonathan London
Little Penguin Book PDF

Author : Jonathan London
Publisher : Two Lions
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 147781051X

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The life journey of a little emperor penguin

The Emperor's Egg

Martin Jenkins
The Emperor s Egg Book PDF

Author : Martin Jenkins
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780763673291

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The Emperor's Egg by Martin Jenkins Pdf

Fabulous facts about nature's most devoted dad, in an utterly charming picture book. Features an audio read-along! Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Welcome to the story of the world’s most devoted dad! Back matter includes an index.

An Empire of Ice

Edward J. Larson
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Author : Edward J. Larson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300154085

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Examines the pioneering Antarctic expeditions of the early twentieth century within the context of a larger scientific, social, and geopolitical context.

1912

Chris Turney
1912 Book PDF

Author : Chris Turney
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781619021372

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"The South Pole discovered" trumpeted the front page of The Daily Chronicle on March 8, 1912, marking Roald Amundsen's triumph over the tragic Robert Scott. Yet behind all the headlines there was a much bigger story. Antarctica was awash with expeditions. In 1912, five separate teams representing the old and new world were diligently embarking on scientific exploration beyond the edge of the known planet. Their discoveries not only enthralled the world, but changed our understanding of the planet forever. Tales of endurance, self–sacrifice, and technological innovation laid the foundations for modern scientific exploration, and inspired future generations. To celebrate the centenary of this groundbreaking work, 1912: The Year the World Discovered Antarctica revisits the exploits of these different expeditions. Looking beyond the personalities and drawing on his own polar experience, Chris Turney shows how their discoveries marked the dawn of a new age in our understanding of the natural world. He makes use of original and exclusive unpublished archival material and weaves in the latest scientific findings to show how we might reawaken the public's passion for discovery and exploration

Empire Beneath the Ice

Stephen Quayle
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Author : Stephen Quayle
Publisher : Brand Nu Words
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Conspiracy theories
ISBN : 149513797X

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"In Empire Beneath the Ice, author Stephen Quayle reveals why most of what you learned about World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany is wrong. You'll discover: Why the suppressed evidence proves Adolf Hitler didn't die before Germany surrendered during WWII, and how he eluded capture. How Nazi SS members, scientists, and soldiers escaped with Hitler to create colonies in other parts of the world to continue their monstrous research. Why in 1947 Admiral Richard E. Byrd warned that the US should adopt measures to protect against an invasion by hi-tech aircraft coming from the polar regions, adding, "The time has ended when we were able to take refuge in our isolation and rely on the certainty that the distances, the oceans, and the poles were a guarantee of safety." How, using advanced technology, Nazi saucers defeated the US military - long after WWII was supposedly over. Why the US space program was mostly a sham, and why the "UFOs" that started appearing around the world in the late 1940s were (and still are) most likely flown by Nazi pilots. How key government, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial leaders, and institutions helped Hitler come into power, and facilitated the preservation of Nazi wealth and power after WWII. Why today's world is secretly controlled by a malevolent shadow government and entire populations are being surreptitiously brainwashed. How ancient stargates have been duplicated to open portals into spiritual and demonic universes. Why those controlling our planet have laid the groundwork for a takeover by a dictator who could best be described as the Antichrist of the Bible. Empire Beneath the Ice exposes the dangers our world faces, and will arm you with the tools you need to counter these unspeakable, secret evils." --Publisher description.

Island Dreams

Gavin Francis
Island Dreams Book PDF

Author : Gavin Francis
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781786898197

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SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR In Island Dreams, Gavin Francis examines our collective fascination with islands. He blends stories of his own travels with psychology, philosophy and great voyages from literature, shedding new light on the importance of islands and isolation in our collective consciousness. Comparing the life of freedom of thirty years of extraordinary travel from the Faroe Islands to the Aegean, from the Galapagos to the Andaman Islands with a life of responsibility as a doctor, community member and parent approaching middle age, Island Dreams riffs on the twinned poles of rest and motion, independence and attachment, never more relevant than in today’s perennially connected world. Illustrated with maps throughout, this is a celebration of human adventures in the world and within our minds.

Beau Monde on Empire’s Edge

Mayhill C. Fowler
Beau Monde on Empire s Edge Book PDF

Author : Mayhill C. Fowler
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487513443

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Beau Monde on Empire’s Edge by Mayhill C. Fowler Pdf

In Beau Monde on Empire’s Edge, Mayhill C. Fowler tells the story of the rise and fall of a group of men who created culture both Soviet and Ukrainian. This collective biography showcases new aspects of the politics of cultural production in the Soviet Union by focusing on theater and on the multi-ethnic borderlands. Unlike their contemporaries in Moscow or Leningrad, these artists from the regions have been all but forgotten despite the quality of their art. Beau Monde restores the periphery to the center of Soviet culture. Sources in Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and Yiddish highlight the important multi-ethnic context and the challenges inherent in constructing Ukrainian culture in a place of Ukrainians, Russians, Poles, and Jews. Beau Monde on Empire’s Edge traces the growing overlap between the arts and the state in the early Soviet years, and explains the intertwining of politics and culture in the region today.

New Zealand's empire

Katie Pickles,Catharine Coleborne
New Zealand s empire Book PDF

Author : Katie Pickles,Catharine Coleborne
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784996239

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New Zealand's empire by Katie Pickles,Catharine Coleborne Pdf

Both colonial and postcolonial historical approaches often sideline New Zealand as a peripheral player. This book redresses the balance, and evaluates its role as an imperial power – as both a powerful imperial envoy and a significant presence in the Pacific region.

Empire and Emancipation

S. Karly Kehoe
Empire and Emancipation Book PDF

Author : S. Karly Kehoe
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487541088

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Empire and Emancipation by S. Karly Kehoe Pdf

Drawing upon the experiences of Scottish and Irish Catholics in Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, Newfoundland, and Trinidad, Empire and Emancipation sheds important new light on the complex relationship between Catholicism and the British Empire.

Antarctica

Kim Stanley Robinson
Antarctica Book PDF

Author : Kim Stanley Robinson
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : 9780007304882

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In this novel of the near future, the icy continent will become a battleground between those who seek its natural treasures, and those who would keep this wild land untouched--no matter what the cost. "Robinson's most perfect big novel yet."--"The Washington Post."