A sweeping history of Athens, telling the three-thousand-year story of the birthplace of Western civilization.Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roofscape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically freighted panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of the Parthenon – the temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, that crowns the Acro...

When a young woman in a wetsuit boards a luxury cruiser moored on the Tweed River, just south of the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, she is taken captive by two young Middle Eastern brothers. Mysteriously, the woman refers to the men as “princes.” We learn that earlier that night, the same woman, Saxony Knight, was interrogated by Australian National Security about an agent who was murdered -- apparently by her.As events unfold, the plot thickens and we find Saxony aboard the cruiser as t...

In this riveting new novel, the Australian Minister of Defence goes missing when her helicopter crashes in the Australian Outback. Meanwhile, the perpetrators of a terrorist attack on Surfers Paradise, Australia’s beach playground, have survived their attack and are being illegally detained nearby at an outback base for interrogation.Foreign agents arrive in the area and attempt to free the terrorists. Will the minister become a hostage for their release?Security forces believe the answer ...

Neocybernetics and Narrative opens a new chapter in Bruce Clarke’s project of rethinking narrative and media through systems theory. Reconceiving interrelations among subjects, media, significations, and the social, this study demonstrates second-order systems theory’s potential to provide fresh insights into the familiar topics of media studies and narrative theory.A pioneer of systems narratology, Clarke offers readers a synthesis of the neocybernetic theories of cogniti...

The Union soldiers have just sprung to their feet, much to the shock and horror of the approaching Confederate Iverson Brigade, who have nearly completed their march across Mr. Forney's field of Timothy hay, on this hot July afternoon on the outskirts of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In an instant, the Union Boys would unleash a fury of lead from their muskets, destroying the approaching Confederates in seconds.

Our Mexican Riviera Cruise stopped in Ensenada. The idea of La Bufadora, the blow hole, didn't appeal to us.We opted for premium wine over plastic matadors. We decided to take off on a tour of our own to the winery region outside of Ensenada and left the crowded bus behind.All of us had a wonderful time. The driver we hired driver was informative. He took us to many interesting places not on the bus tours and provided information about the area.The Russian immigrant...

"Hunter's Marjory" likely revolves around a character named Marjory and her experiences, possibly in the context of adventure, family, or personal growth. As a story aimed at girls, it might explore themes relevant to young female readers, such as friendship, courage, and identity.Margaret Bruce Clarke, the author, might have crafted the narrative to entertain and engage young readers while also imparting valuable lessons or insights.

This book includes many pictures with commentary of the best viewpoints in Capitol Reef NP. Two vehicle loops are included, as is the scenic drive. The loops are the Cathedral Loop and the Loop the Fold. Each of these loops take a day. The scenic drive is a short drive south of the Visitors Center. The coverage includes other sights within the park, as well.Information regarding sights outside of the park near Hanksville area are also included. Sights outside the park include the H...

This book is an illustrated version of my great-grandfather's diary that Ted wrote when working as a surveyor on the 1878 Hayden Geophysical Survey of Yellowstone.I was able to associate some of the William Henry Jackson's photographs with Ted's references to Jackson taking the photograph. Ted named some of the lesser geysers and his name appears on numerous maps of the Yellowstone Basin.The original diary is at Yellowstone. His journey began south of Jackson Hole and he pa...

While we await nations to join in a response to global warming, this book begins by reflecting upon the intentional political actions that annihilated the bison, North America’s most iconic species.The plight of the buffalo supplied the catalyst for the conservation movement. George Mushbach, a designated “Conservation Hero,” served an instrumental role in saving the last of the bison and protecting other species. George’s career coincided with the establishment of the conservation...

This Ebook is the first of two Ebooks that present the print book, Ordinary Soldiers - Extraordinary Task.The print book traces the sons of two ordinary colonial families in their Revolutionary War efforts against the British.Soldiers from far off Connecticut responded to the alarm that Paul Revere began. They helped lay siege to British occupied Boston. Their placement of canon on Dorchester Heights in a single night, resulted in Howe's abandonment of Boston.Washin...

I've returned to the Moab area on numerous occasions. My Dad, a geologist, explored for uranium in the area in the 1950s. I have lived in the Four Corners / Colorado Plateau area for many years.This book is not for extreme sports competitors. Similarly, this book is not for those trying to plan a trip around the wants of numerous young children. Other than that, this guide provides some great choices for adults to experience what Moab offers.There really are so many things ...