Island Voices

Author : Ann Mackenzie
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0857909622
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Voices written by Ann Mackenzie and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on North Mull - north of Glen More, but excluding Craignure, Torosay and Brolas - this book is an anthology of the tales and traditions of Mull in the words of those who tell them. The writing covers belief and superstitions, pastimes, work, health and cures, tales and proverbs. The subjects are taken from a wide range of sources and periods, from Martin Martin in the 17th century to writing which dates from the end of World War II, a time which saw much change in Gaelic society as a whole. The material covers traditions and accounts of a very practical and often harsh existence, variations on tales which are more obscure as well as those that are well known. The book is a celebration of a people that are often excluded from the standard historical accounts of the clans and Highlands, but who have endured much and safeguarded an important heritage.

Author : Hodder
Publisher : Hodder Education
ISBN 13 : 1398389870
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Voices written by Hodder and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of the Caribbean with this collection of stories from Hodder Education's 'Island Voices: Caribbean Contemporary Short Story Prize.' This volume showcases the winning authors and captures the essence of Caribbean storytelling, reflecting its rich cultural perspectives and diverse voices. These tales transcend entertainment, shedding light on societal nuances and driving change. As one captivated reader remarked, 'The stories in the Caribbean Contemporary Classics Collection transported me, making me feel the heartbeat of the islands.' Dive into these pages and discover the transformative power of storytelling as these prize-winning authors make their mark on the global literary stage.

Author : Simon Rietbergen
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 : 2831710308
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Voices - Island Choices written by Simon Rietbergen and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2008 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The publication presents a survey analysis of 300 island respondents on the socio-economic and environmental challenges facing islands today and establishes their needs/gaps in being able to address these challenges effectively.

Author : Carol Galigan
Publisher : ibooks
ISBN 13 : 188328385X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Voices, Shelter Island 1655-2010 written by Carol Galigan and published by ibooks. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Island Voices," edited by Carol Galligan, choreographs the story of Shelter Island through the eyes of its inhabitants. From the words of former New York State governor, Hugh Carey, to John Miller's interview with Osama Bin Laden, Galligan takes the reader through the history of Shelter Island, past and present. In June of 2005, I started working at the Shelter Island Reporter as an editorial assistant. In March of 2006, our then-editor, Peter Boody, assigned me the Island Profile series, to appear weekly year-round. When our now-editor, Cara Loriz, was appointed in January of 2007, I was promoted to Feature Writer, the position I’ve held since.In 2007, I encountered the Shelter Island Historical Society’s vault and was enthralled. So many voices! All so silent and yet so deeply dramatic and moving. “Voices From the Vault,” a performance piece which I then wrote and directed, with the invaluable help of my son, Zach Galligan, opened at Havens House in December of 2007. “Voices III” is planned for the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, 2010. It was inevitable that many of the “voices” in “Voices” would find their way to the Reporter, as indeed they have. The two streams have come together in this book, “Island Voices.” But it was not my idea. Ed Brown (that’s Councilman Edward Brown) stopped me one morning last fall. He liked a piece I’d written the week before. “Carol, everyone loves that old stuff. And the profiles, too. You have to get all that stuff together and put it in a book, make it a benefit for something.” When I pointed out that I didn’t own anything that appeared under my byline, he was dismissive. “There’s got to be a way around that.” There was.

Author : Gwenyth Swain
Publisher : Calkins Creek Books
ISBN 13 : 159078765X
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hope and Tears written by Gwenyth Swain and published by Calkins Creek Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about the immigration station in New York harbor, along with fictionalized accounts of the people who came through or worked there.

Author : Linsey Lee
Publisher : Past with Martha's Vineyard Historical Society
ISBN 13 : 9780966525311
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vineyard Voices written by Linsey Lee and published by Past with Martha's Vineyard Historical Society. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Charles Kennedy
Publisher : Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
ISBN 13 : 9059721039
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Voices written by John Charles Kennedy and published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like their counterparts in developing countries, rural people living on the periphery of developed nations are increasingly vulnerable to forces beyond their control. Farmers, miners, and fishermen must cope with periodic resource scarcities, fluctuating global markets, and neoliberal trade pacts. Island Voices explores this struggle through the perspective of people living on Arnøya, an island off northern Norway. John C. Kennedy spent years collecting their stories, each of which offers resounding proof of how change, both local and global, has unevenly benefited the island's four villages.

Author : Louise Peacock
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0689830262
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book At Ellis Island written by Louise Peacock and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-05-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experiences of people coming to the United States from many different lands are conveyed in the words of a contemporary young girl visiting Ellis Island and of a girl who immigrated in about 1910, as well as by quotes from early twentieth century immigrants and Ellis Island officials.

Author : Ann MacKenzie
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781841581743
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Voices written by Ann MacKenzie and published by Birlinn Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on North Mull - north of Glen More, but excluding Craignure, Torosay and Brolas - this book is an anthology of the tales and traditions of Mull in the words of those who tell them. The writing covers belief and superstitions, pastimes, work, health and cures, tales and proverbs. The subjects are taken from a wide range of sources and periods, from Martin Martin in the 17th century to writing which dates from the end of World War II, a time which saw much change in Gaelic society as a whole. The material covers traditions and accounts of a very practical and often harsh existence, variations on tales which are more obscure as well as those that are well known. The book is a celebration of a people that are often excluded from the standard historical accounts of the clans and Highlands, but who have endured much and safeguarded an important heritage.

Author : Patricia Scanlan
Publisher : Open Door Series
ISBN 13 : 9781848407824
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Voices written by Patricia Scanlan and published by Open Door Series. This book was released on 2020 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1998, Open Door has been introducing readers new and old to some of Ireland's finest writers. In this our first collection of stories, we have gathered a range of voices to suit every taste. With themes ranging from family and friendship to ageing, love and childhood, there is something for everyone. So come on in! Book jacket.