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Travels with Myself and Another: A Memoir
by Martha GellhornOut of a lifetime of travelling, Martha Gellhorn has selected her "best horror journeys". She bumps through rain-sodden, war-torn China to meet Chiang Kai-Shek, floats listlessly in search of u-boats in the wartime Caribbean and visits a dissident writer in the Soviet Union against her better judgement. Written with the eye of a novelist and an ironic black humour, what makes these tales irresistible are Gellhorns explosive and often surprising reactions. Indignant, but never righteous and not always right, through the crucible of hell on earth emerges a woman who makes you laugh with her at life, while thanking God that you are not with her.
Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America
by Jeremy JenningsA revelatory intellectual biography of Tocqueville, told through his wide-ranging travels—most of them, aside from his journey to America, barely known.It might be the most famous journey in the history of political thought: in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville sailed from France to the United States, spent nine months touring and observing the political culture of the fledgling republic, and produced the classic Democracy in America.But the United States was just one of the many places documented by the inveterate traveler. Jeremy Jennings follows Tocqueville’s voyages—by sailing ship, stagecoach, horseback, train, and foot—across Europe, North Africa, and of course North America. Along the way, Jennings reveals underappreciated aspects of Tocqueville’s character and sheds new light on the depth and range of his political and cultural commentary.Despite recurrent ill health and ever-growing political responsibilities, Tocqueville never stopped moving or learning. He wanted to understand what made political communities tick, what elite and popular mores they rested on, and how they were adjusting to rapid social and economic change—the rise of democracy and the Industrial Revolution, to be sure, but also the expansion of empire and the emergence of socialism. He lauded the orderly, Catholic-dominated society of Quebec; presciently diagnosed the boisterous but dangerously chauvinistic politics of Germany; considered England the freest and most unequal place on Earth; deplored the poverty he saw in Ireland; and championed French colonial settlement in Algeria.Drawing on correspondence, published writings, speeches, and the recollections of contemporaries, Travels with Tocqueville Beyond America is a panoramic combination of biography, history, and political theory that fully reflects the complex, restless mind at its center.
Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes: and Other Travel Writings (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Robert Louis StevensonTemperament and poor health motivated Robert Louis Stevenson to travel widely throughout his short life, and before he was celebrated as the author of Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses, and other immortal works, he was known for his travelogues. This collection presents some of his finest writing in that vein, starting with "An Inland Voyage." This 1878 chronicle of a canoe journey through Belgium and France charmingly captures the European villages and townspeople of a bygone era. Other selections include "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes," a humorous account of a mountain trek, and "Forest Notes," a meditation on nature based on visits to the Forest of Fontainebleau near Paris and adjacent artists' colonies. These early writings offer captivating insights into Stevenson's bohemian nature and the wanderlust that sent him from his native Scotland to journeys around the world.
Travels with my Daughter
by Niema Ash"You could say I had an unconventional upbringing. At the age of four, I was sharing my bedroom with Bob Dylan, and by the time I was fifteen, I had been taken out of school to go traveling and was smoking joints with my mother."Some may be shocked at the adventures mother and daughter share, but everyone will admire Niema’s celebration of travel, motherhood, and life itself, as this honest and often humourous account describes how she copes with:The overwhelming desire to travel, which conflicts with the responsibilites of motherhood.Finding the confidence to believe in herself and her instincts.Being a single mother in the sixties while mixing with some of the most talented poets and musicians of our time, including Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Irving Layton, Seamus Heaney, and Joni Mitchell.Developing a unique mother-daughter bond that many only dream about.This book will touch a hidden nerve in everyone who reads it as it turns a world of convention and protocol upside-down!
Travels: The Farther You Go, The Closer You Get (Vintage Departures Ser.)
by Michael CrichtonFrom the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes a deeply personal memoir full of fascinating adventures as he travels everywhere from the Mayan pyramids to Kilimanjaro. Fueled by a powerful curiosity--and by a need to see, feel, and hear, firsthand and close-up--Michael Crichton's journeys have carried him into worlds diverse and compelling--swimming with mud sharks in Tahiti, tracking wild animals through the jungle of Rwanda. This is a record of those travels--an exhilarating quest across the familiar and exotic frontiers of the outer world, a determined odyssey into the unfathomable, spiritual depths of the inner world. It is an adventure of risk and rejuvenation, terror and wonder, as exciting as Michael Crichton's many masterful and widely heralded works of fiction.
Travesty of Justice: The Shocking Prosecution of Lt. Clint Lorance
by Don BrownThe true story of the most despicable political prosecution in American military history—in the book that won a presidential pardon. On the morning of July 2, 2012, in the most dangerous warzone in the world, Lieutenant Clint Lorance took command of his small band of American paratroopers at the spearhead of the American War in Afghanistan. Intelligence reports that morning warned of a Taliban ambush against Lorance&’s platoon. Fifteen minutes into their patrol, three military-age Afghan males crowded on a motorcycle and sped aggressively down a Taliban-controlled dirt road toward Lorance&’s men… Three weeks earlier, outside the massive American Kandahar Airfield, Taliban terrorists struck by motorcycle, riding into a crowded area, detonating body-bombs and killing twenty-two people. Sixty-three days before that, three Ohio National Guard soldiers were murdered in another motorcycle-suicide bombing. Suicide-by-motorcycle had become a common Taliban murder-tactic against Americans… It was a split-second decision: Either open fire and protect his men or ignore the speeding motorcycle and pray his men weren&’t about to get blown up. Lorance ordered his men to fire. When no weapons were found on the Afghan bodies, the Army betrayed one of its finest young officers and prosecuted Lorance for murder. Hiding crucial evidence from the military jury and ordering Lorance&’s own men to testify against him or face murder charges themselves, the Army railroaded Lorance into a 20-year prison sentence at Fort Leavenworth. Updated with breaking news, plus a copy of the pardon! &“Gripping…. A true-life thriller... [a] page-turner.&”—The Baltimore Sun &“This one will keep you planted in your reading chair from start to finish.&”—Sun-Sentinel
Travesía A África
by Peter Boehm Inés Fernández TaboadaPublicado en alemán, español, inglés e italiano. "Travesía a África" ha estado durante casi un año en el Top 10 de Aventuras y Viajes de Amazon Alemania.Peter Boehm atravesó África en coches a mil por hora, buses destartalados y trenes desvencijados. Casi seis meses, más de 10 000 kilómetros, a través de nueve países: Somalia, Yibuti, Etiopía, Sudán, Chad, Nigeria, Niger, Malí y Senegal. El viaje fue vertiginoso y enervante, pero nunca aburrido. La gente que conoció era emocionante, rara y conmovedora, pero nunca le dejaban indiferente. En Somalia, Peter Boehm retrató a psiquiatras que tomaban por locos a todos los campesinos, así como a los mismos somalíes e incluso, al final, ¡hasta al propio autor! En Sudán conoció a médicos que devolvían la virginidad a las mujeres; en Chad, a niños de la calle que, al verle, ya le esperaban con sus maletas preparadas para emprender su viaje a Alemania; en Malí, a curanderos tradicionales que eran al mismo tiempo médicos de cabecera y consejeros sentimentales; en Nigeria, a gobernantes tradicionales ante los que sus súbditos se tiraban al suelo y a jueces islámicos que disfrutaban de las flagelaciones que sentenciaban como de un buen vino. Además Peter Boehm ha retratado las idas y venidas de un europeo en África. El tono de Peter Boehm es lacónico y libre de cualquier sensiblería. Nunca han leído nada igual sobre África.
Travis Kelce: All Access
by K. C. KelleyWho is Travis Kelce? Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end in this fun, fact-filled biography!Get to know the real Travis Kelce in this biography that’s packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Follow Travis’s journey from his childhood on the little league field to his high school years playing baseball and football, all the way to the bright lights of the NFL.It’s all inside this book: everything you want to know about Travis’s records and stats, plus the scoop on his family, friends, and fans. Plus, you’ll discover all his faves: foods, fan moments, career highlights, and much more! With eight pages of full-color photos!
Trawlerman: Life at the Helm of the Toughest Job in Britain
by Mr Jimmy BuchanTRAWLERMAN is the memoir of Jimmy Buchan - skipper of the Amity II, a fishing vessel based in Peterhead, Europe's largest fishing port. Jimmy's story is one of incredible highs and lows. It's a life that has been lived on the very crest of danger and despair, a career of thirty years that has seen other skippers fall by the wayside, undone by a declining industry, or worse, lost to the unforgiving North Sea. By turns gripping, comic and nostalgic, this tale of Britain's most dangerous job, carried out by Britain's most famous skipper, is guaranteed to mesmerize.
Tre Uomini Rari. Le vite di Gandhi, Beethoven e Cervantes.
by Loris Palmitesta Borja Loma BarrieRacconto sull'Indipendenza dell'India, Sulla Spagna nel periodo Barocco e sull'Austria Assolutista. Biografia storica. Biografia dell'artifice dello Stato indiano, del compositore classicista e dell'autore del Quijote.
Treachery and Retribution: England's Dukes, Marquesses and Earls, 1066–1707
by Andrew RawsonThis is the history of Englands turbulent times, told through the stories of the countrys nobility. The book begins with the Norman Conquest in 1066 and ends with the union of England and Scotland in 1707. The nobility fought wars against Scotland in the north and against France on the Continent. They conquered Ireland and Wales and then had to deal with the rebellions that followed.This is the story of their abduction plots and assassination attempts and the brutal retribution when the treachery failed. It recalls the barons rebellions and the peasant uprisings against the king. It also explains the reasons behind the family factions who fought for the crown, the most famous example being the War of the Roses. Also covered are the noble marriages arranged by the king to reward loyalty and maintain the balance of power. It tells of the children betrothed to marry, the failed marriages of convenience and the secret marriages for love.Learn how Henry VIII introduced new problems when he appointed himself head of the Church of England. Successive monarchs switched between the new church and the Catholic Church. Then there was the challenge to Charles Is rule in the Civil Wars.The story ends with the union of England and Scotland and the creation of Great Britain in 1707. It was also the end of the period of treachery and retribution which had plagued the English crown for nearly 650 years.
Treachery and Truth
by Katy Huth JonesImmersed in the historical background of the tenth century, this true tale of Good King Wenceslas, as told by his faithful servant Poidevin, brings the reader into the Dark Ages. Fear grips the land of Bohemia as the faithful face betrayal and persecution under the reign of the pagan Duchess Dragomira. As she struggles for power with the rightful heir, Prince Václav, her foes forge alliances in secret despite the risk of discovery. Who will survive?
Treading the Deep: Inspirational Lessons on Life and Leadership
by Bradley JonesThe gripping real life account of a soldiers service up through the ranks to lead the “Air Pirates” a battalion of combat experienced soldiers, including his own son, demonstrating how inspired leadership mentors and develops subordinates before, during and after serving in combat.
Treadmill to Oblivion
by Fred AllenFans of classic comedy and Old Time Radio will be enthralled by Fred Allen's autobiographical tale of his early days in radio. From the host of a small comedy-variety show to national fame with Allen's Alley, here is the story of his trials, tribulations, and ultimate successes as one of the great radio comedians--not to mention one of the great wits--of the 20th century!
Treason (The American Story)
by David NevinThis is a story of ambitions and dreams shattered. It is a tale of intrigue and greed, surrounding the powerful figures in history, who are unable to see the consequences of their visions. It is the story of a young democracy.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Treason in America: Disloyalty Versus Dissent (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules Archer Brianna DuMontTreason can be defined as "the breach of the allegiance which a person owes to the state under whose protection he lives.” But what exactly does it mean to be guilty of a "breach of the allegiance” owed to your country? In a country that guarantees freedom of speech and dissent tp all citizens, the extent to which dissent becomes unlawful may not always be clear. Treason is punishable by the death penalty, underscoring the importance of the question: How do we go about proving that someone is indeed an enemy of his country-a traitor?In this book, renowned historian Jules Archer explores different cases of treason throughout our history, while encouraging young readers to really question the definition of treason and how it should be treated. He asks readers to consider the similarities between disloyalty and dissent and ultimately urges this generation to take it into their own hands to redefine American duties and liberties for our time.
Treason in the Blood: H. St. John Philby, Kim Philby, and the Spy Case of the Century
by Anthony Cave BrownKim Philby has been called "one of the most remarkable double-agents to have been exposed in our time." Harry St. John Bridger Philby, Kim Philby's father and mentor, was one of the most intriguing intellectuals and adventurers of our time.
Treasure Express: Epic Days of the Wells Fargo
by Neill C. WilsonTreasure Express: Epic Days of the Wells Fargo by Neill C. Wilson is a riveting and richly detailed account of the legendary Wells Fargo Company, chronicling its vital role in the development of the American West during the 19th century. Wilson, a skilled historian and storyteller, brings to life the thrilling adventures, daring exploits, and indomitable spirit of the men and women who built one of the most iconic institutions in American history.Wells Fargo began as a modest express and banking enterprise, but it quickly became synonymous with the untamed frontier, serving as the lifeline for gold shipments, mail delivery, and essential goods across the vast and often perilous landscapes of the West. Treasure Express captures the essence of this tumultuous era, recounting the epic days when stagecoaches laden with treasure braved treacherous terrain, outlaws, and unpredictable weather to connect remote communities and fuel the dreams of fortune-seekers.Wilson's narrative is filled with colorful characters, from the intrepid stagecoach drivers and vigilant shotgun guards to the ambitious entrepreneurs who shaped the destiny of Wells Fargo. He delves into the company's strategic importance during the California Gold Rush, its expansion across the frontier, and its enduring legacy in American commerce and folklore.Treasure Express also explores the challenges and dangers faced by Wells Fargo's employees, including notorious stagecoach robberies, the harsh realities of frontier life, and the relentless pursuit of innovation that allowed the company to thrive in an era of rapid change.This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, fans of the Old West, and anyone interested in the dynamic and often perilous journey of Wells Fargo as it grew into a symbol of reliability and adventure. Neill C. Wilson’s engaging prose and meticulous research make Treasure Express a captivating tribute to the epic days of Wells Fargo, where the spirit of enterprise and the quest for fortune shaped the American frontier.
Treasure Hunter: Diving for Gold on North America's Death Coast
by Dallas Murphy Robert MackinnonFor over four decades, world-renowned diver and treasure hunter Captain Robert MacKinnon has reclaimed sunken caches from the dangerous shallow waters along Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. <P><P>Known as the Death Coast for its treacherous reefs and violent currents, the rocky bottom is layered with shipwrecks and untold riches. In short, a treasure hunter's paradise. The shipwrecks in these rough waters can be piled three deep, and some date back to the 1700s. Braving powerful currents, deadly storms, and jagged reefs, Captain MacKinnon and his diving teams strap on their gear and zip up their wet suits to plunge into frigid waters in their search for gold and silver coins, bullion, and historical artifacts. In Treasure Hunter, Robert MacKinnon recounts the risks and challenges--both nautical and legal--in exploring shipwrecks dating back to the War of 1812 and before the Revolutionary War. <P>As he salvages the secrets of the sea, MacKinnon vividly captures the excitement of discovery and conveys his passion for preservation in the still-developing field of underwater archeology. A compelling chronicle of modern-day adventure, Treasure Hunter is a fascinating voyage into an amazing undersea world.
Treasure Islands: True Tales of a Shipwreck Hunter
by Alec Crawford“Crawford’s absorbing account of his first adventures in the salvage trade . . . an unusually likeable, as well as interesting, memoir.” —The ScotsmanIn 1971 Alec Crawford is determined to make his fortune from ship salvage. Early attempts lead nowhere until he teams up with a new partner, Simon Martin. Diving in Hebridean waters, they explore remains of the Spanish Armada, and the wreck of the SS Politician, the vessel made famous in the film Whisky Galore! But money is scarce and irregular, and the work is fraught with danger and disappointment.Until they hear of one of the most incredible wrecks of all time—the White Star liner RMS Oceanic, which, when built in 1899, was the biggest and most luxurious ship in the world. Widely regarded as an “undiveable” wreck, lying somewhere off the remote island of Foula, they decide to take the challenge. They face unbelievably dangerous waters and appalling weather conditions, and when a large salvage company takes action against them, they also have a huge legal fight on their hands. But if they succeed, the rewards will be enormous . . . “Crawford pioneered many of the methods now used in deep sea recovery, but this book is more about the excitement than the technicalities. It is also a love song to Scotland and a vanishing way of life.” —Sorted Magazine“Crawford is a born story-teller, and his tales unfold as easily and naturally as he were an old friend.” —The Shetland Times“A story of genuine adventure.” —Desperate Reader
Treasures from the Attic: The Extraordinary Story of Anne Frank's Family
by Mirjam PresslerThe story of Anne Frank, her family and the famous diaries, told with the help of thousands of letters, documents and photographs recently discovered in an attic.Anne Frank wrote a diary from the age of 13 as she hid for over two years in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse escaping the horrors of Nazi occupation. An intimate record of tension and struggle, adolescence and confinement, anger and heartbreak, it is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century, famed throughout the world. Since first publication in 1947, the diary has been read by tens of millions of people in many different translations. A bestseller in its 1952 and 1997 (definitive) editions, it remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Recently discovered letters, documents and photographs of Anne and her family including letters from her, her father's letters from Auschwitz and his poignant descriptions of searching for his family after the war and his discovery of the diaries, have been made into a family saga by Mirjam Pressler, the editor of the definitive edition of the Diary. The book, which reads like a novel, an epic, fateful, family saga, recounts the story of Anne's family both before, during and after the war. It contrasts the normality of family life with the horrors of persecution, deportation and the concentration camps and through it we gain new insight into Anne and her iconic diary.
Treasures from the Attic: The Extraordinary Story of Anne Frank's Family
by Mirjam PresslerAnne Frank wrote a diary from the age of 13 as she hid for over two years in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse escaping the horrors of Nazi occupation. An intimate record of tension and struggle, adolescence and confinement, anger and heartbreak, it is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century, famed throughout the world.Recently discovered letters, documents and photographs of Anne and her family including letters from her, her father's letters from Auschwitz and his poignant descriptions of searching for his family after the war and his discovery of the diaries, have been made into a family saga by Mirjam Pressler, the editor of the definitive edition of the Diary. The book, which reads like a novel, an epic, fateful, family saga, recounts the story of Anne's family, both before, during and after the war.Read by Sherry Adams Foster(p) 2011 Brilliance Audio
Treasures of Time
by Penelope LivelyThe dark, compelling treasures of time lure and ensnare two young people in a quiet, bitter drama played out in the orderly, civilized society of the English countryside.
Treat Me Like Dirt: An Oral History of Punk in Toronto and Beyond, 1977–1981
by Liz WorthThis compendium of interviews with key players in the Toronto punk scene is &“easily one of the best rock biographies you&’ll read this year.&” (Montreal Mirror) Treat Me Like Dirt captures the personalities that drove the original Toronto punk scene. This is the first book to document the histories of the Diodes, Viletones, and Teenage Head, along with other bands such as the B-Girls, Curse, Demics, Dishes, Forgotten Rebels, Johnny & the G-Rays, the Mods, the Poles, Simply Saucer, the Ugly and more. Also included are interviews from fans that brought the punk scene to life in Toronto. This book is a punk rock road map, full of chaos, betrayal, pain, disappointments, failure, success, and the pure rock &’n&’ roll energy that frames this layered history of punk in Toronto and beyond. Treat Me Like Dirt is a story assembled from individual personal stories that go beyond the usual &“we played here, this famous person saw us there&” and into sex, drugs, murder, conspiracy, booze, criminals, biker gangs, violence, art (yes, art) and includes one of the last interviews with the late Frankie Venom, the singer of Teenage Head. Including a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, Treat Me Like Dirt is the uncensored oral history of the 1977 Toronto punk explosion. Exclusive to this edition is a selected discography of all key Toronto punk releases referenced in the book, contributed by Frank Manley, author of Smash The State, the acclaimed and pioneering discography of Canadian punk, and subsequent vinyl compilations, that activated the current international interest in Canadian punk from the &‘70s and early &‘80s.