Описание: New essays on the cultural representations of the relationship between Britain and China in the nineteenth century, focussing on the Amherst diplomatic problem.
Описание: When American author Stephen Markley was a fresh-faced, impressionable university student in Ohio, he saw Quentin Tarantino describe a trip he'd taken to Iceland. "Supermodels working at McDonald's," said Tarantino of the Icelandic. Markley never forgot those words. Seven years later, Markley set out with two friends for Iceland, and adventure would ensue. The three young men found a country straddling Europe and North America, recovering from its 2008 economic crisis, struggling to regain its national identity, influenced by the entire globe yet trafficking in its singular Icelandic sagas and legends. With Tales of Iceland, Markley delivers the fastest, funniest memoir and travelogue of an American experience in Iceland. Beware: You will NOT learn how to say "Which way to the potato farm" in the Icelandic language. Nor will you learn how to locate the finest dining options in Reykjavik, or the best opera house. This is not that kind of travel book. Markley and his two irrepressible twenty-something American pals do not like opera, had no money to eat much besides eggs and skyr, and learned only how to say "Skal " "Takk," and "Skyr." The author of the growing cult classic Publish This Book, Markley dives headfirst into Icelandic history and culture while not ignoring all those weird stories found in the best travel writing: a road trip around the golden circle; partying in Reykjavik on National Day; drinking late into the night with gorgeous Icelandic women; hiking over pristine white glaciers featured in Game of Thrones; encountering a drunk, raging Kiefer Sutherland; crashing in the band Of Monsters and Men's old apartment; getting hit on by a Wiccan in the famed Blue Lagoon; searching for signs of Icelandic "hidden people;" interviewing Jon Gnarr, the actor-comedian who accidentally became the funniest mayor in the world (by vowing not to form a coalition government with anyone who hadn't watched all five seasons of The Wire); and countless other travel tales of youthful irreverence. If you're about to pick up this book about Iceland, just know that it will be a little foul. Markley also brings his twisted sense of humor and combative social conscience to bear on why there are no prostitutes in Iceland, how fishing quotas planted the seeds of an economic doomsday, and why one should never invite Icelanders over for an after-party. Tales of Iceland is the indispensable travelogue and required reading for anyone wishing to visit this strange, beautiful, and remarkable country. As Markley reflects: "All I can say with full credibility is that I went to Iceland and kind of fell in love with the place." Tales of Iceland tells how it happened. A Note from the Publisher, GiveLiveExplore: Travel guides are becoming static and stale. Savvy travelers in today's connected world are better served using free, curated websites like TripAdvisor and Lonely Planet, and personalized travel tips are better garnered by polling friends, meeting fellow travelers abroad, or talking to locals on the street. While travel information has become a commodity, we believe good, honest tales are in short supply. Tales of Iceland is our answer. It's the anti-guidebook -- a fun, engaging story with useful cultural context to compliment your own travel experiences. Our hope is not only that this travelogue becomes the book travelers read before or during a trip to Iceland, but also that it inspires more to explore and live out his or her own tales of Iceland.
Автор: Markley Robert Название: Kim Stanley Robinson ISBN: 0252084586 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780252084584 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 3135.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Award-winning epics like the Mars Trilogy and groundbreaking alternative histories like The Days of Rice and Salt have brought Kim Stanley Robinson to the forefront of contemporary science fiction. Mixing subject matter from a dizzying number of fields with his own complex ecological and philosophical concerns, Robinson explores how humanity might pursue utopian social action as a strategy for its own survival. Robert Markley examines the works of an author engaged with the fundamental question of how we—as individuals, as a civilization, and as a species—might go forward. By building stories on huge time scales, Robinson lays out the scientific and human processes that fuel humanity's struggle toward a more just and environmentally stable world or system of worlds. His works invite readers to contemplate how to achieve, and live in, these numerous possible futures. They also challenge us to see that SF's literary, cultural, and philosophical significance have made it the preeminent literary genre for examining where we stand today in human and planetary history.
Автор: Markley Bill Название: Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson: Lawmen of the Legendary West ISBN: 1493035673 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493035670 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2338.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Bat Masterson or Wyatt Earp? Which lawman did the most to tame the frontier? And which lawman left behind the biggest legacy? Author Bill Markley takes on those questions and more in this thoughtful and entertaining examination of these legendary lives.
Автор: Markley Nancy L. Название: Gib ISBN: 1504965418 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781504965415 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 6642.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Isn't it amazing how some people just seem to coast through life and always seem to be able to achieve whatever they set out to do, no matter how hard it might seem to be for the rest of us? We all know at least one such person - someone who always ends up getting the top job, the life that they want, a loving family and money to boot - someone who just has it all. I'd be willing to bet that you wish that your life was just as simple and easy and that you were just as lucky. The great news is that you don't need to go looking for a lucky rabbit's foot or a four-leaved clover, you are already a very lucky person - we all are. The reality is that there really is nothing lucky about luck - lucky people have simply learned to harness the power of their subconscious minds - they believe that they are lucky and so they are. If something "lucky" does happen to them, they don't start looking for the first catch as many people would; they automatically know that this event was meant for them.In this book, I will teach you how best to harness your subconscious mind so that you can achieve anything that you want to achieve in life. As long as you are willing to give these exercises the attention that they deserve, you will find that you start gaining more and more control over your own reality. With these simple exercises you will learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind and make it work towards achieving your ultimate the goals. You will become one of those "lucky" people who everyone is envious of. By simply learning how to use the power of your mind, you can access a wealth of stored knowledge and reserves of strength and determination that you could never have dreamed of. Your journey towards greatness starts today
Автор: Markley Bill Название: Billy the Kid and Jesse James: Outlaws of the Legendary West ISBN: 1493038389 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493038381 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2338.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Who was the biggest, baddest outlaw in the Old West? Billy the Kid or Jesse James? Which outlaw did the most to wreak havoc across the frontier? And which outlaw left behind the biggest legacy? Author Bill Markley takes on those questions and more in this thoughtful and entertaining examination of these legendary lives.
Автор: Butt Hugh R., Snell Albert Markley Название: Vitamin K ISBN: 1258249804 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258249809 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 5141.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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