More Lives Than A Ship S Cat

Author : G.A. Stoke,Jeremy Stoke
Publisher : Pen and Sword Maritime
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781399071376

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More Lives Than a Ship’s Cat by G.A. Stoke,Jeremy Stoke Pdf

By any standards Mick Stoke’s experiences in the Royal Navy during the Second World War were remarkable. Aged nineteen, he was ‘Mentioned in Despatches’ and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his courage during incessant bombing during the Siege of Tobruk. He survived multiple torpedo attacks, firstly serving on the cruiser Glasgow, which was hit twice; on the battleship Queen Elizabeth at sea and blown up by human torpedoes at Alexandria; and on HMS Hardy, struck in January 1944, while escorting Russian Arctic Convoy JW56B. In 1942, he was serving on HMS Carlisle during the fiercely fought Malta convoys and took part in the Battle of Sirte. Later that year he was awarded the MBE ‘for outstanding bravery, resource and devotion to duty during very heavy bombing’ at the port of Bone during Operation TORCH. He went on to serve at D-Day and later in the Pacific on HMS Rajah. It is a privilege to read Mick Stoke’s graphic and modest memoir. Readers will appreciate and understand how he became ‘The Most Highly Decorated Paymaster Midshipman in the Royal Navy’.

Author : John Gray
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780374718794

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Feline Philosophy by John Gray Pdf

The author of Straw Dogs, famous for his provocative critiques of scientific hubris and the delusions of progress and humanism, turns his attention to cats—and what they reveal about humans' torturous relationship to the world and to themselves. The history of philosophy has been a predictably tragic or comical succession of palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have pursued the perennial questions of how to be happy, how to be good, how to be loved, and how to live in a world of change and loss. But perhaps we can learn more from cats--the animal that has most captured our imagination--than from the great thinkers of the world. In Feline Philosophy, the philosopher John Gray discovers in cats a way of living that is unburdened by anxiety and self-consciousness, showing how they embody answers to the big questions of love and attachment, mortality, morality, and the Self: Montaigne's house cat, whose un-examined life may have been the one worth living; Meo, the Vietnam War survivor with an unshakable capacity for "fearless joy"; and Colette's Saha, the feline heroine of her subversive short story "The Cat", a parable about the pitfalls of human jealousy. Exploring the nature of cats, and what we can learn from it, Gray offers a profound, thought-provoking meditation on the follies of human exceptionalism and our fundamentally vulnerable and lonely condition. He charts a path toward a life without illusions and delusions, revealing how we can endure both crisis and transformation, and adapt to a changed scene, as cats have always done.

Author : Michael Ondaatje
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307401434

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The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje Pdf

From Michael Ondaatje: an electrifying novel, by turns thrilling and deeply moving—one of his most vividly rendered and compelling works of fiction to date. In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy boards a huge liner bound for England. At mealtimes, he is placed at the lowly "Cat's Table" with an eccentric and unforgettable group of grownups and two other boys. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys find themselves immersed in the worlds and stories of the adults around them. At night they spy on a shackled prisoner—his crime and fate a galvanizing mystery that will haunt them forever. Looking back from deep within adulthood, and gradually moving back and forth from the decks and holds of the ship to the years that follow the narrator unfolds a spellbinding and layered tale about the magical, often forbidden discoveries of childhood and the burdens of earned understanding, about a life-long journey that began unexpectedly with a sea voyage.

Author : Al Lieberman,Pat Esgate
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133092301

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The Definitive Guide to Entertainment Marketing by Al Lieberman,Pat Esgate Pdf

Entertainment Marketing NOW: Every Platform, Technology, and Opportunity Covers film, cable, broadcast, music, sports, publishing, social media, gaming, and more Reflects powerful trends ranging from smartphones to globalization Demonstrates breakthrough strategies integrating advertising, promotion, PR, and online content distribution By industry insiders with decades of experience as leaders and consultants Entertainment spending is soaring worldwide, driven by new technologies, new platforms, new business models, and unrelenting demand amongst seven billion consumers. That means entertainment marketing opportunities are soaring, too. But this business is more complex and competitive than ever–and it’s changing at breakneck speed. Now, two leading practitioners show how to transform content into profits today and tomorrow...any content, on any platform, in any market, worldwide. You’ll master innovative new ways to grab consumers’ attention and wallets fast...make your experiences wannasee, haftasee, mustsee...drive more value through social platforms, mobile technologies, and integrated marketing strategies...overcome challenges ranging from bad buzz to piracy...fully leverage licensing, merchandising, and sponsorships...and successfully market all forms of entertainment.

Author : Jane Simmons
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408319598

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Ship's Cat Doris by Jane Simmons Pdf

When the owners of 'Prosperity' choose a little kitten to be their new ship's cat, they think he's a girl and name him Doris! But soon Doris finds this isn't his only problem: settling into life on board and finding his place alongside the ship's dogs, Little Madge and Big John, and Freda, their dotty bird, is going to be tricky. Not to mention facing the local shipyard bully, Jasper. Can Doris find his feet in this new world and learn to be proud to be a ship's cat? Meet a brilliant cast of animal characters in this charming story of friendship and belonging, with beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.

Author : Charles Melville Scammon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Cetacea
ISBN : UOM:39015017483317

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The Marine Mammals of the North-western Coast of North America by Charles Melville Scammon Pdf

Author : Dr. Paul Koudounaris,Baba the Cat
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250217714

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A Cat's Tale by Dr. Paul Koudounaris,Baba the Cat Pdf

"Fun, fanciful, and even informative." —People The first comprehensive history of felines—from the laps of pagan gods to present-day status as meme stars—as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts Since the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight. Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents readers with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life. A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces readers to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing.

Author : Matthew Flinders,Gillian Dooley,Philippa Sandall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472967206

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Trim, The Cartographer's Cat by Matthew Flinders,Gillian Dooley,Philippa Sandall Pdf

Not many ships' cats have even one memorial statue, let alone six. But Trim does, including one outside Euston Station in London, proudly unveiled by Prince William on the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders's death – 19 July 2014. Trim was the ship's cat who accompanied Matthew Flinders on his voyages to circumnavigate and map the coastline of Australia from 1801 to 1803. He lived quite the adventurous life. As a small kitten he fell overboard while at sea but managed to swim back to the vessel and climb back on board by scaling a rope. This cemented his position as Flinders's beloved companion, and together they survived a Pacific voyage, the circumnavigation of Australia and a shipwreck. When Flinders was imprisoned by the French in Mauritius in 1803 Trim shared his captivity until one day he mysteriously disappeared – which heartbreakingly Flinders attributed to his being stolen and eaten by a hungry slave. Trim, The Cartographer's Cat is an ode to this much-loved ship's cat, which will warm the heart of any cat lover. The first part of the book reproduces Flinders' own whimsical tribute to Trim, written while in captivity in the early 1800s, with added 'friendly footnotes' to provide some background to Flinders's numerous literary allusions and nautical terms. Next the book discusses where Flinders was when he wrote his tribute and why, and what his letters and journals from that time tell us about his 'sporting, affectionate and useful companion'. Finally, we learn what Trim's views on all of this might have been, in a fun and fanciful observation on his premature epitaph. Accompanying all of this are beautiful maps, historical photographs, quirky original illustrations by illustrator Ad Long and excerpts from Flinders' original script, showing his beautiful handwriting. This book will make a unique and treasured gift for Flinders fans, Trim fans and cat lovers around the world.

Author : Bengt Martin
Publisher : Holmes & Meier Publishers
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Cats
ISBN : 156288266X

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Olaf the Ship's Cat by Bengt Martin Pdf

After Olaf, a ship's cat, falls overboard during a storm, he is lost in the forest of Kolmarden, while his family searches for him.

Author : Philippa Sandall
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781615194384

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Seafurrers by Philippa Sandall Pdf

A cat’s-eye view of maritime history: “Priceless historic photographs . . . deep and wide-ranging research . . . a ball of spellbinding and hilarious sea yarns.” —Richard J. King, author of Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural History of “Moby-Dick” We remember the bold seafarers of yore—from Magellan to Shackleton—for their extraordinary exploits: new lands discovered, storms weathered, and battles won. But somehow history has neglected the stalwart, hardworking species who made it all possible . . . yes, the noble cat! In Seafurrers, able sea cat Bart sets the record straight at last. “Fear of water” aside, cats were indispensable at sea—both as pest controllers and as beloved mascots. Thirty–eight tales recount the adventures of Trim (who circumnavigated Australia), Tom (the sole feline survivor of the sinking of the USS Maine), celebrity cat Simon (a veteran of the Yangtze Incident), and other furry heroes. Filled with nautical trivia, rare photographs, and whimsical illustrations, this deft genealogy of human–feline friendship will stir your regard for the incomparable cat—whether on the couch or in the crow’s nest.

Author : Pam Johnson-Bennett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-06
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0142004758

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Cat vs. Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett Pdf

From the author of Catwise and Think Like a Cat, the ultimate resource for managing a multi-pet household. Pam Johnson-Bennett, the award-winning author and feline behaviorist, shows how adding another cat to your home does not have to be the start of a kitty apocalypse. Although cats are often misunderstood as natural loners, Johnson-Bennett shows how to plan, set up, and maintain a home environment that will help multiple cats—and their owners—live in peace. Cat vs. Cat will help readers understand the importance of territory, the specialized communication cats use to establish relationships and hierarchies, and how to interpret the so-called “bad behavior” that leads so many owners to needless frustration. Offering a wealth of information on how to diffuse tension, prevent squabbles and ambushes, blend two families, or help the elder kitty in your family, Cat vs. Cat is a welcome resource for both seasoned and prospective guardians of cat families large and small.

Author : Oliver Burkeman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780735232471

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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This is the most important book ever written about time management.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of WorkLife What if you stopped trying to do everything, so that you could finally get around to what counts? Nobody needs to be told there isn’t enough time. Whether we’re starting our own business, or trying to write a novel during our lunch break, or staring down a pile of deadlines as we’re planning a vacation, we’re obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and ceaseless struggle against distraction. We’re deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient and life hacks to optimize our days. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate time management problem: the question of how best to use our ridiculously brief time on the planet, which amounts on average to about four thousand weeks. Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers, Oliver Burkeman delivers an entertaining, humorous, practical, and ultimately profound guide to time and time management. Rejecting the futile modern obsession with “getting everything done,” Four Thousand Weeks introduces readers to tools for constructing a meaningful life by embracing finitude, showing that many of the unhelpful ways we’ve come to think about time aren’t inescapable, unchanging truths, but choices we’ve made as individuals and as a society—and that we can do things differently. Embrace your limits. Change your life. Make your four thousand weeks count.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105013152876

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Boeing Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Suzanne Hills
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0995107688

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Yanmara, Ship's Cat by Suzanne Hills Pdf

Sailing adventure story for boys and girls aged 9 to 12 years old. In the cold and distant land of Patagonia, a starving stray cat suddenly finds herself aboard a small sailing boat. Chosen by the captain to become ship's cat, she is named Yanmara. Before she knows it, Yanmara is out at sea and crossing the vast Pacific Ocean to New Zealand. In her new role she must find her sea legs fast and learn the ropes. Only then can she sit the test to officially become ship's cat. But the boat is so small, the ocean so big and the captain is almost always cranky. Sea creatures of the deep startle Yanmara as she encounters the spectacular, strange, silly and scary. Some follow, some stow away, one tries to drown her and another nearly capsizes the boat. Then one morning ... the mighty Pacific is in a very bad mood, just when New Zealand is so close. The ocean screams and rages day and night, and their boat is tossed around like a rubber duck. Can Yanmara survive the storm to fulfill her destiny? Sail along on her adventures and find out.

Author : Jackson Galaxy
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780399163807

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Cat Daddy by Jackson Galaxy Pdf

Cat behaviorist and star of Animal Planet's hit television show "My Cat from Hell," Galaxy, a.k.a. "Cat Daddy," isn't what readers might expect for a cat expert. Yet his ability to connect with even the most troubled felines--not to mention their owners--is awe-inspiring.