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In the course of cruising the west coast, Marianne Scott has met a variety of fascinating people whose lives revolve around the sea-racing sailors, scientists, yacht designers, boat-builders, writers, painters and eccentrics. Compelled to introduce these folk to a wider world, Marianne conducted interviews from Portland to Bella Coola to bring together this engaging collection of profiles. Readers will meet hermit Bob Stewart; publisher Tom Kincaid, founder of Nor'westing magazine; writer Charlie White of fishing-book fame; shipwreck hunter James Delgado; biologist Verena Tunnicliffe; whale researcher Paul Spong; entrepreneur Jim Whittaker, who started REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), the renowned supplier of specialty outdoor gear; designers Ted Brewer and Bob Perry; lighthouse-keeper Flo Anderson; and many more. From 20-something adventurers to octo-genarians still single handing, the people in this book are intriguing, honest, funny-and inspiring.
In 'Hansen – A Novel of Canadianization,' Augustus Bridle offers a profound exploration of the cultural assimilation process within the Canadian experience through the narrative journey of its eponymous character. Employing a refined prose that demonstrates an intimate understanding of the human condition within the context of early 20th-century Canadian society, Bridle crafts a story that lingers on crucial issues of identity and belonging. As part of DigiCat Publishing's commitment to preserving literary heritage, this special edition revives Bridle's work for contemporary audiences, offering not only a narrative rich in historical texture but also a theme that remains pertinent as ever ...
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This book sheds light on how the modern 3-bladed wind turbine came into being, and who, how and what in the proceeding period caused the success. It looks back over three decades to find the roots of this exciting development, a long cavalcade of developers, inventors, and manufacturers including the Danish authors who themselves were part of the b
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