Duncan: 1764 books
Stress-Free Navigation
Electronic and Traditional
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2019
You might think stress-free navigation sounds like an impossible paradox.
But it need not be. All boaters, whether under sail or under power, need to be able to navigate safely on the water – both to keep themselves and their crew out of trouble and to avoid endangering others. Yet navigation has...
by Sara Jeannette Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2015
Sara Jeannette Duncan’s classic portrait of a turn-of-the-century Ontario town, The Imperialist captures the spirit of an emergent nation through the example of two young dreamers. Impassioned by “the Imperialist idea,” Lorne Murchison rests his bid for office on his vision of a rejuvenated British Empire.
Southern Wonder
Alabama's Surprising Biodiversity
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2013
Southern Wonder explores Alabama’s amazing biological diversity, the reasons for the large number of species in the state, and the importance of their preservation.
Alabama ranks fifth in the nation in number of species of plants and animals found in the state, surpassed only by the much...
by George L. Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
The diablo sank beneath the sea with $800 million in gold. It's a death ship but two christians are determined to find it. There is nothing more dangerous than a con man extraordinaire with a credible story. But Rutger Hollins not only has a credible treasure hunting tale, he has a gold doubloon and...
by Brad Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2018
This is a very short Ebook highlighting the path I followed to surprisingly become an author of multiple books and devotionals. It was never my intention to produce a book until a story I had thought about for decades was finally written down. Writing has been a fun adventure and I'm excited to see...
The Ordinary Acrobat
A Journey into the Wondrous World of the Circus, Past and Present
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2013
The extraordinary story of a young man’s plunge into the unique and wonderful world of the circus—taking readers deep into circus history and its renaissance as a contemporary art form, and behind the (tented) walls of France’s most prestigious circus school.
When Duncan Wall visited...
Sweating the Metal
Flying Under Fire. A Chinook Pilot's Blistering Account of Life, Death and Dust in Afghanistan
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2011
With bullets flying, wounded soldiers scream out in pain as the Chinook comes in to land in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan. At the machine's controls is one man and if he doesn't stay calm then everyone could die. That man is Flt Lt Alex 'Frenchie' Duncan DFC and he's been involved...
Twentieth-Century Boy
Notebooks of the Seventies
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2018
Celebrated painter Duncan Hannah arrived in New York City from Minneapolis in the early 1970s as an art student hungry for experience, game for almost anything, and with a prodigious taste for drugs, girls, alcohol, movies, rock and roll, books, parties, and everything else the city had to offer....
by Duncan Larcombe
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2017
Prince Henry of Wales has emerged as the unexpected jewel in the crown of the modern British monarchy. Despite his unruly antics, for which he’s made headlines all over the world, Harry’s popularity rivals that of the Queen herself. Heartthrob and loveable rogue, he has won the public’s heart...
Going to the Match: The Passion for Football
The Perfect Gift for Football Fans
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2018
A massive audience in sitting-rooms, parks and pubs watched England in the 2018 World Cup. Yet as Duncan Hamilton demonstrates with style, insight and wit in Going to the Match, watching on TV is no substitute for being there.
Hamilton embarks on a richly entertaining, exquisitely crafted journey...
by Melba Duncan
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1997
Today's executive assistant has become a crucial member of every organization's support staff--a key business ally with diverse responsibilities, from overseeing employees to making strategic decisions. Here is the first step-by-step guide specifically designed to help you thrive in this fast-paced...
Silent Revolution
The Rise And Crisis Of Market Economics In Latin America- 2nd Edition
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2003
"Superb. Combining unassailable analysis with a thorough grasp of economic and political trends, Duncan Green convincingly argues that the region is headed for even greater tragedy unless people move toward more equitable and ecologically sustainable models of economic development."—Walden Bello,...
by Duncan J. Watts
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2004
The pioneering young scientist whose work on the structure of small worlds has triggered an avalanche of interest in networks.
In this remarkable book, Duncan Watts, one of the principal architects of network theory, sets out to explain the innovative research that he and other scientists are...
Alibaba
The House That Jack Ma Built
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2016
In just a decade and half Jack Ma, a man who rose from humble beginnings and started his career as an English teacher, founded and built Alibaba into the second largest Internet company in the world. The company’s $25 billion IPO in 2014 was the world’s largest, valuing the company more than Facebook...