The Strange Islands

Author : Grant Buday
Publisher : New Star Books
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781554200573

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Stranger on a Strange Island by Grant Buday Pdf

In Vancouver, $600 a month gets you half a bachelor suite. On Mayne Island, it gets you a three–bedroom house overlooking the waters of Active Pass, with varied wildlife and lush trees as neighbours. With that in mind, Grant Buday trades in the high–powered city life in Vancouver for the small town eccentricities of Mayne Island. The scenery, however impressive, is not the only change. A college English instructor for six years, Buday now finds himself working wherever a hand is needed. Some of his more adventurous jobs included stealing a boat with one of the locals, who in exchange asked Buday for a word of the day; sheep herding on a deer farm with no deer; and his current part–time gig, helping out at the Mayne Island Recycling Depot. Living on Mayne has also presented Buday with endless opportunities for learning, whether it's firewood–picking lessons from his tree–felling Mennonite neighbour Jake, or chainsaw lingo lessons from the local dealer in Sidney. In Stranger on a Strange Island, Buday explores the layered nature of small–town life, the rich history of Mayne Island and the reasons that compelled him to trade in city life for the island life. Stranger On a Strange Island is number 19 in the Transmontanus series.

Author : Martha Finley
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041828807

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The Wonder Island Boys: Adventures on Strange Islands by Martha Finley Pdf

"The Wonder Island Boys: Adventures on Strange Islands" by Roger Thompson Finlay is an enthralling adventure novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey to exotic and mysterious islands. The story follows four young friends—Jack, Mark, Will, and Tom—as they set out on a daring voyage aboard their ship, the Wonder, to explore uncharted territories. The adventure begins when the boys stumble upon an old treasure map that leads to a series of unknown islands in the Pacific Ocean. Fueled by curiosity and a thirst for discovery, the boys decide to embark on a perilous expedition to uncover the secrets of these strange lands. As they sail from one island to another, the boys encounter a host of thrilling and dangerous situations. They encounter hostile native tribes, face wild beasts, and navigate through treacherous waters. Each island presents its own unique challenges and surprises, and the boys must rely on their wits, courage, and resourcefulness to survive. Throughout their journey, the boys form strong bonds of friendship and camaraderie. They learn to trust and support one another, recognizing that their collective strengths and individual skills are essential for their survival. The adventures also help them grow as individuals, as they face their fears and gain valuable life lessons from their experiences. Amidst the action and danger, the boys also stumble upon hidden treasures and ancient artifacts, each with its own fascinating history. The mystery and intrigue surrounding these discoveries add an extra layer of excitement to their adventure. "The Wonder Island Boys" is not only a thrilling adventure story but also a tale of exploration, discovery, and personal growth. It captures the essence of youthful curiosity and the spirit of adventure, inspiring readers to embrace the unknown and explore the wonders of the world around them."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Radar defense networks
ISBN : OCLC:1392292499

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Strange Island by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jonathan E. Lewis
Publisher : Stark House Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1944520430

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Strange Island Stories by Jonathan E. Lewis Pdf

A collection of 19 classic supernatural stories dealing with weird island mysteries, plus one new story by the editor.

Author : Edogawa Ranpo
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780824837273

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Strange Tale of Panorama Island by Edogawa Ranpo Pdf

Edogawa Ranpo (1894-1965) was a great admirer of Edgar Allan Poe and like Poe drew on his penchant for the grotesque and the bizarre to explore the boundaries of conventional thought. Best known as the founder of the modern Japanese detective novel, Ranpo wrote for a youthful audience, and a taste for playacting and theatre animates his stories. His writing is often associated with the era of ero guro nansense (erotic grotesque nonsense), which accompanied the rise of mass culture and mass media in urban Japan in the 1920s. Characterized by an almost lurid fascination with simulacra and illusion, the era’s sensibility permeates Ranpo's first major work and one of his finest achievements, Strange Tale of Panorama Island (Panoramato kidan), published in 1926. Ranpo’s panorama island is filled with cleverly designed optical illusions: a staircase rises into the sky; white feathered “birds” speak in women’s voices and offer to serve as vehicles; clusters of naked men and women romp on slopes carpeted with rainbow-colored flowers. His fantastical utopia is filled with entrancing music and strange sweet odors, and nothing is ordinary, predictable, or boring. The novella reflected the new culture of mechanically produced simulated realities (movies, photographs, advertisements, stereoscopic and panoramic images) and focused on themes of the doppelganger and appropriated identities: its main character steals the identity of an acquaintance. The novella’s utopian vision, argues translator Elaine Gerbert, mirrors the expansionist dreams that fed Japan's colonization of the Asian continent, its ending an eerie harbinger of the collapse of those dreams. Today just as a new generation of technologies is transforming the way we think—and becoming ever more invasive and pervasive—Ranpo's work is attracting a new generation of readers. In the past few decades his writing has inspired films, anime, plays, and manga, and many translations of his stories, essays, and novels have appeared, but to date no English-language translation of Panoramato kidan has been available. This volume, which includes a critical introduction and notes, fills that gap and uncovers for English-language readers an important new dimension of an ever stimulating, provocative talent.

Author : Thompson Roger Finlay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1435373820

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The Wonder Island Boys by Thompson Roger Finlay Pdf

Author : Roger Thompson Finlay
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530167744

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The Wonder Island Boys by Roger Thompson Finlay Pdf

Roger Thompson Finlay was the American author who wrote The Castaways and The Wonder Island Boys among others.

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2943 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547777779

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The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more... by Robert Louis Stevenson Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more..." is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents: Treasure Island (1882) Prince Otto (1885) The Dynamiter (1885) Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) Kidnapped (1886) The Black Arrow (1888) The Master of Ballantrae (1889) The Wrong Box (1889) The Wrecker (1892) Catriona (1893) The Ebb Tide (1894) Posthumous publications: Weir of Hermiston (1896) St. Ives (1897) Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850 – 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. Stevenson became a literary celebrity during his life when works such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde were released to eager audiences.

Author : R. T. Finlay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1387665685

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The Wonder Island Boys by R. T. Finlay Pdf

I am awfully anxious to know where the charted islands can be that John spoke about, remarked George, as Harry was consulting the plans of the boat they were building. "They must be in this section of the southern seas, or his party wouldn't have sailed in this direction," answered Harry, after a pause.

Author : Roger Finlay
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1501082892

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The Wonder Island Boys by Roger Finlay Pdf

"I am awfully anxious to know where the charted islands can be that John spoke about," remarked George, as Harry was consulting the plans of the boat they were building. "They must be in this section of the southern seas, or his party wouldn't have sailed in this direction," answered Harry, after a pause. "Do you think he would be offended if we spoke to him about it!" "No;" answered Harry, after some reflection. "He has spoken to me about it several times. But why do you ask!" "For the reason that I think it would be a grand thing to hunt them up." Harry laughed, and then slowly said: "That would be a big thing to undertake. But what about going home?" "I hadn't forgotten that. I meant that when we came back it would be proper for us to undertake."

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368310783

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The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne Pdf

Reproduction of the original.

Author : R.H.J. Steuart
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441153388

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Spiritual Canticle And Poems by R.H.J. Steuart Pdf

The Spiritual Canticle is one of St John's greatest works. Using the simple metaphor of the spouse and the bride, he sketches a series of dialogues between God and the soul, rihc in natural imagery. The fragrant vineyards, fruitful valleys and green hills, flocks of sheep and clear streams all speak of the Object of mystical love. The images of the basic Spiritual Canticle are so beautiful and its music so captivating that many who first heard it begged St John to write a commentary, together with its profound reflections on the relations of the soul to God, has become one of the world's richest sources of meditation. The commentary and the sublime poetry that inspired them form what is presented here as the complete Spiritual Canticle.

Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726606881

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A Strange Island by Louisa May Alcott Pdf

‘A Strange Island’ is Alcott’s take on many Mother Goose characters and tales, Mother Goose being the anonymous poet and writer behind timeless pieces such as ‘Jack and Jill’, ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ and ‘Humpty Dumpty’. The tales are perfect for all ages and are jam packed with uplifting anecdotes and soothing moral messages. Alcott incorporates her own characters into these legendary tales to create something wholly new and fantastical, perfect for a quick, joyful nights reading or anyone looking for a trip down memory lane. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an author, abolitionist and proud feminist. Her family suffered financially while she was growing up and so she was forced to take on multiple jobs in her youth to help provide for her family. Her writing became her outlet, forming her ideas and beliefs in the empowerment of women and people into literature that reverberates to this day. Her most notable works include "Little Women", which is now a movie starring Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet, its sequel ‘Little Men’ and ‘An Old Fashioned Girl’.

Author : St. John of the Cross
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781627932097

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The Essential St. John of the Cross by St. John of the Cross Pdf

Collected here in this omnibus edition are all three of St. John of the Cross' major works as well as twenty of his magnificent poems. The Ascent of Mount Carmel is the third major work of St. John of the Cross and is considered to be the introductory work on mystical theology. Dark Night of the Soul is one of the greatest religious poems ever written. This masterpiece of Mystic Christianity examines faith and how to keep faith when all seems lost. Think of it as guide to making it through the dark night of the soul to the brighter, happier, faith filled tomorrow that awaits. In A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, St. John states: "I do not purpose here to set forth all that greatness and fullness the spirit of love, which is fruitful, embodies in it. Yes, rather it would be foolishness to think that the language of love and the mystical intelligence - and that is what these stanzas are - can be at all explained in words of any kind, for the Spirit of our Lord who helps our weakness."

Author : John ofthe Cross
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547730606

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Prophetic Mysticism of John of the Cross (Collected Works) by John ofthe Cross Pdf

This is the 16-century collection of spiritual, mystical works regarding the search for unity with the divine. The author wrote part of the works during his imprisonment. In those times, the author experienced bad health and spiritual condition, which inspired him for an inner spiritual search. The result of this search was the poem The Dark Night of the Soul, telling about the soul's journey to unity with God, which goes through three stages: purgation, illumination, and unity. Ascent of Mount Carmel is a treatise to the poem mentioned above, which gives practical advice on the ascetic life. Finally, the Spiritual Canticle is a metaphoric poem about the soul searching the unity with Christ, presented as a story of a wife seeking her beloved husband.