Author: Alan SharpPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
The Wind Shifts
Author: Alan SharpThe Wind Shifts
Author: Francisco AragónPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816548102
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The Wind Shifts gathers, for the first time, works by emerging Latino and Latina poets in the twenty-first century. Here readers will discover 25 new and vital voices including Naomi Ayala, Richard Blanco, David Dominguez, Gina Franco, Sheryl Luna, and Urayoán Noel. All of the writers included in this volume have published poetry in well-regarded literary magazines. Some have published chapbooks or first collections, but none had published more than one book at the time of selection. This results in a freshness that energizes the enterprise. Certainly there is poetry here that is political, but this is not a polemical book; it is a poetry book. While conscious of their roots, the artists are equally conscious of living in the contemporary world—fully engaged with the possibilities of subject and language. The variety is tantalizing. There are sonnets and a sestina; poems about traveling and living overseas; poems rooted in the natural world and poems embedded in suburbia; poems nourished by life on the U.S.–Mexico border and poems electrified by living in Chicago or Los Angeles or San Francisco or New York City. Some of the poetry is traditional; some is avant-garde; some is informed by traditional poetry in Spanish; some follows English forms that are hundreds of years old. There are love poems, spells that defy logic, flashes of hope, and moments of loss. In short, this is the rich and varied poetry of young, talented North American Latinos and Latinas.
The Wind Shifts
Author: Alan Sharp (schrijver)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Windshifts
Author: Jane GrossmanPublisher: Windshifts
ISBN: 9781420869828
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Have you ever dreamed of running away to a tropical island? In 1996 Jane Grossman left behind a comfortable life in Chicago and set off with her husband on their 34-foot sailboat, Iniki, to sail South America. What began as a chance to simplify their lifestyle and to see the islands gradually evolved to a sojourn of self-discovery, renewal and triumph over breast cancer. "Windshifts" is a true sailing adventure that chronicles the wonder and excitement, the difficulties and fears from a woman's perspective. Vivid details and delightful descriptions of exotic lands, cultural interactions and inevitable conflicts of a husband and wife confined to close quarters involve the reader with all of their senses. More importantly, it is a reflection on dealing with the unexpected challenges that confront us all throughout our lives.
Sailing: A Woman's Guide
Author: Doris ColgatePublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780070067202
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
"Doris Colgate knows what women want. Well-known as a sailing role model and a confident yet gentle teacher, she writes with clarity on even the most complex sailing concepts, as well as answering often-asked questions on the safety, comfort, and social sides of sailing. Sailing: A Woman's Guide pulls it all together for the beginning sailor. Finally, an excellent book for women that both teaches and motivates. Bravo, Doris. You've opened up the sport." --Bernadette Peters, editorial director, Cruising World "It took a person with her fingers on the pulse of women aspiring to sail to write this book, and that person is clearly Doris Colgate. Sailing: A Woman's Guide is as much a source book as empowerment to women the world over desiring to become sailors." --Micca Leffingwell Hutchins, editor of SailNet "An excellent introduction to the sport of sailing. It will undoubtedly encourage many women to try this challenging, noncontact activity while enjoying the great outdoors."--Betsy Alison, Four-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year "This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity . . . extremely well done and appealing." --Library Journal (starred review)
Advanced Racing Tactics
Author: Stuart H. WalkerPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393303339
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
"Possibly the best book on racing tactics ever written." --Ted Jones, Dolphin Book Club News
Sailing For Dummies
Author: J. J. FetterPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119867258
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in Sailing For Dummies. This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters—rough or smooth—you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to the open sea, Sailing For Dummies explains how to launch your vessel, tie knots, turn sails, read the water, and more. Figure out how to work with the wind using sails to reach your destination Find out how the latest technology makes sailing easier and more enjoyable Master the essential skills of docking, tying knots, and dropping anchor Learn how to read the wind, sea, and sky to know what the weather is up to Choose the boat that’s right for you, complete with bells and whistles Discover the basics of windsurfing and kiteboarding Satisfy your need to go farther and faster in your craft Know how to sail safely in tricky situations Whether you’re dipping your toe in the water or knee deep in your pursuit of sailing excellence, this reference will come in handy as you set your sights on sailing. After spending some time with Sailing For Dummies—and even more time on the water—you’ll know the ropes!
National Weather Service Observing Handbook
Author: United States. National Weather ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Surface Observations
Author: United States. National Weather ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The Practical Use of Meteorological Reports and Weather Maps
Author: AnonymousPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368146289
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.