Author: Elisabeth OgilviePublisher:
ISBN: 9780380018789
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Dreaming Swimmer
Author: Elizabeth OgilviePublisher: Amereon Limited
ISBN: 9780884111894
Category : Zionism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This monograph details the background, genesis, impact and abrogation of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution which, in November 1975, had equated Zionism with racism. Chapters two to eight focus on the United Nations General Assembly's resolution equating Zionism with racism, from its birth to its death. The first chapter serves as a framework and foundation for that story.
Author: Clive JamesSwimmer Among the Stars
Author: Kanishk TharoorPublisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374715394
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian and NPR “A writer who is gifted not just with extraordinary talent but also with a subtle, original, and probing mind.” —Amitav Ghosh In one of the singularly imaginative stories from Kanishk Tharoor’s Swimmer Among the Stars, despondent diplomats entertain themselves by playing table tennis in zero gravity—for after rising seas destroy Manhattan, the United Nations moves to an orbiting space hotel. In other tales, a team of anthropologists treks to a remote village to record a language’s last surviving speaker intoning her native tongue; an elephant and his driver cross the ocean to meet the whims of a Moroccan princess; and Genghis Khan’s marauding army steadily approaches an unnamed city’s walls. With exuberant originality and startling vision, Tharoor cuts against the grain of literary convention, drawing equally from ancient history and current events. His world-spanning stories speak to contemporary challenges of environmental collapse and cultural appropriation, but also to the workings of legend and their timeless human truths. Whether refashioning the romances of Alexander the Great or confronting the plight of today’s refugees, Tharoor writes with distinctive insight and remarkable assurance. Swimmer Among the Stars announces the arrival of a vital, enchanting talent.
Author: David A. AdlerThe Night Swimmer
Author: Matt BondurantPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451625316
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
An “evocative and often lyrical” (San Francisco Chronicle) novel about a young American couple who win a pub on the southernmost tip of Ireland and become embroiled in the local violence and intrigue. The Night Swimmer, Matt Bondurant’s utterly riveting modern gothic novel of marriage and belonging, confirms his gift for storytelling that transports and enthralls. In a small town on the southern coast of Ireland, an isolated place only frequented by fishermen and the occasional group of bird-watchers, Fred and Elly Bulkington, newly arrived from Vermont having won a pub in a contest, encounter a wild, strange land shaped by the pounding storms of the North Atlantic, as well as the native resistance to strangers. As Fred revels in the life of a new pubowner, Elly takes the ferry out to a nearby island where anyone not born there is called a “blow-in.” To the disbelief of the locals, Elly devotes herself to open-water swimming, pushing herself to the limit and crossing unseen boundaries that drive her into the heart of the island’s troubles—the mysterious tragedy that shrouds its inhabitants and the dangerous feud between an enigmatic farmer and a powerful clan that has no use for outsiders. The poignant unraveling of a marriage, the fierce beauty of the natural world, the mysterious power of Irish lore, and the gripping story of strangers in a strange land rife with intrigue and violence—The Night Swimmer is a novel of myriad enchantments by a writer of extraordinary talent.
The Golden Rules
Author: Bob BowmanPublisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466864575
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in sports history. He is lauded for his intense personality, incredible dedication to his athletes, and his ability to nurture talent in athletes who have the heart and drive to win. This is his motivational book about winning in all walks of life and what you have to do to get there. He presents ten key concepts that all people should live by. Illuminating his lessons with spirited anecdotes, Bowman will teach you how to get gold out of every day by setting goals and getting motivated to achieve them. He will explain that taking risks is the key to success in any pursuit, and coach you on how you can become more risk-tolerant. By following The Golden Rules, you will learn to visualize in order to achieve your goals, and that above all else, dedication to your training, your job, or whatever area it is you are seeking to triumph in is paramount for success.
Hallowed Knights: Black Pyramid
Author: Josh ReynoldsPublisher: Games Workshop
ISBN: 9781784969301
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As they spearhead an advance into the Realm of Death, the Hallowed Knights are beset by enemies – including the treacherous Mannfred von Carstein, who may hold the key to saving a long lost soul. As cities rise across the Mortal Realms, Lord-Celestant Gardus Steel Soul leads his Hallowed Knights into darkest Shyish, hoping to gain a foothold for the forces of Azyr. But as the foundations of a new citadel are laid, the Hallowed Knights find themselves beset by enemies both living and dead – including the Mortarch of Night, Mannfred Von Carstein. Now, Gardus must lead his warriors into the very heart of darkness in order to save the soul of a warrior long thought lost…
Waterlog
Author: Roger DeakinPublisher: Arrow
ISBN: 9781784700065
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inspired by John Cheever's classic short story, 'The Swimmer', Roger Deakin set out from his home in Suffolk to swim through the British Isles. The result of his journey is this personal view of an island race.
Sunny the Swimmer
Author: Kayla LochtePublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follow Sunny's journey as he transforms embarrassment into determination, setting a goal to make waves in the world of swimming. With resilience and hard work, Sunny overcomes challenges, turning setbacks into stepping stones towards greatness. As Sunny trains harder instead of giving up, young readers will cheer him on, learning valuable lessons about perseverance, dedication, and the power of believing in oneself. Dive into a story that celebrates the joy of chasing dreams, making a splash, and proving that with determination, even the biggest setbacks can lead to Olympic gold!
