Around the World in a Napier

Author: Andrew M. Jepson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780752497730
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"In the nineteenth century, Jules Verne imagined a journey round the world. At the start of the twentieth century, an American millionaire, Charles J. Glidden, did it for real - though it took many more than eighty days. Assisted by Charles Thomas, a Sussex engineer, the millionaire took his Napier car twice around the world, to places that had never seen a powered vehicle. The journeys took them across thirty-nine countries on four continents. In Switzerland they were arrested for driving on a forbidden road. Later they fitted the car with railroad wheels and drove to Vancouver on the tracks of the Canadian Pacific. During their travels they met people of all kinds, from impoverished pilgrims to maharajahs. In Fiji there was an encounter with the last cannibal; in militarist Japan they experienced anti-Western attitudes. Andrew Jepson tells the fascinating story of these ground-breaking journeys with the aid of images taken from Charles Thomas' own photograph albums. This is a must-read for all motoring enthusiasts"--Back cover.

Miyazakiworld

Author: Susan Napier
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300240961
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit—what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture.

Walking the World's Most Exceptional Trails

Author: Eloise Napier
Publisher: Abbeville Press
ISBN: 9780789208019
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This ultimate guide features the world's twenty-five best walking vacations, chosen for their unusual location, spectacular scenery, and awesome wildlife. This selection offers a great range of diversity, adventure, and discovery. From the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to the West Highland Way in Scotland to Nova Scotia and the Fundy Isles in Canada, there are exceptional walks presented here for hikers of all ages and abilities. Included in this collection of healthy and fun holidays is the Patagonia walk across the Argentina-Chile border, which traverses mountain paths and passes through pampas grass and nearby glaciers. Another singular trail on the Paths of Pindos in Greece is situated in one of Europe's finest wilderness areas, where bears and eagles dwell on the hillsides and meadows -- full of wildflowers and butterflies -- are edged by rustic villages.

A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459

Book Description
"Embark on a literary circumnavigation of the globe with the indomitable Mark Twain in 'A Journey Around the World.' This travelogue chronicles Twain's adventures as he traverses diverse landscapes and cultures, providing a humorous and insightful commentary on the global tapestry of the late 19th century. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene landscapes of the Far East, Twain's narrative takes readers on a whirlwind tour filled with wit, curiosity, and cultural exploration. 'A Journey Around the World' is not just a travel memoir; it's a testament to Twain's keen observations and his ability to find humor in the most unexpected places. Join Twain on this literary expedition, where each page unfolds a new vista, and every anecdote unveils the human comedy inherent in the shared experience of our global journey."

Four Stories about the Human Face

Author: Ryan Napier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781495178801
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fiction. A man in search of a rare pink dolphin, a social media assistant for a pasta sauce company, a newlywed couple on their honeymoon, and too-proud parents of a new baby all have one thing in common: social media and modern technology have them questioning their reality. Ryan Napier makes us consider the repercussions and anxieties that result from a world that revolves around image.

Z is for Zamboni

Author: Matt Napier
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531947
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
In the mold of our very popular series of state alphabet books, we offer "Z is for Zamboni" to hockey fans young and old across North America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

The Royal Air Force

Author: Michael Napier
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472825381
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
A fully illustrated history of the Royal Air Force while on operations, publishing to mark the centenary of its foundation in World War I. The world's first independent air force, the Royal Air Force celebrates its centenary in 2018. In the 100 years since the end of World War I, the service has been involved in almost continuous operations around the globe, giving the RAF the longest and most wide-ranging history of any air force in the world. But over the years this history has also become entangled with myths. The Royal Air Force: A Centenary of Operations sets the record straight, dispelling these as it uncovers – in both words and photographs – the true exploits and accomplishments of RAF personnel over the last 100 years. From its formation as an independent service in the dying days of World War I, its desperate fight against the Axis air forces in World War II, to its commitments during both the Cold War and modern times, this is the complete story of how the RAF has defended Britain for a century.

Splintered Icon

Author: Bill Napier
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 031235486X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
Hired to appraise a four-hundred-year-old journal, supposedly by the cabin boy aboard Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition, antiquarian bookseller Harry Blake soon finds that the enigmatic volume is much more, when his client is murdered.

Square Jaw and Big Heart - The Life and Times of a Hollywood Actor

Author: Charles Napier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781593936242
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Charles Napier has been a Hollywood actor for over 40 years. Square Jaw and Big Heart is the fascinating story of his life as a film and TV performer. Jim Carrey, Anthony Hopkins, Alfred Hitchcock, Gregory Peck, Tom Hanks, John Belushi, James Franco, Jack Nicholson, Sylvester Stallone are among some of the great personalities who pass through the chapters of this book. This book gives an inside look at the film and TV industry that you won t read about anywhere else.

Napier's Bones

Author: Derryl Murphy
Publisher: Chizine Publications
ISBN: 9781926851099
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In a world where numbers are magic, Dom searches for an item of immense power while on the run from a powerful enemy.