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Hook's Tale

Being the Account of an Unjustly Villainized Pirate Written by Himself

By: John Leonard Pielmeier

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Hook's Tale

Being the Account of an Unjustly Villainized Pirate Written by Himself

By: John Leonard Pielmeier

A rollicking debut novel from award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Pielmeier reimagines the childhood of the much-maligned Captain Hook: his quest for buried treasure, his friendship with Peter Pan, and the story behind the swashbuckling world of Neverland. Long defamed as a vicious pirate, Captain James Cook (a.k.a. Hook) was in fact a dazzling wordsmith who left behind a vibrant, wildly entertaining, and entirely truthful memoir. His chronicle offers a counter narrative to the works of J.M. Barrie, a “dour Scotsman” whose spurious accounts got it all wrong. Now, award-winning playwright John Pielmeier is proud to present this crucial historic artifact in its entirety for the first time. Cook’s story begins in London, where he lives with his widowed mother. At thirteen, he runs away from home, but is kidnapped and pressed into naval service as an unlikely cabin boy. Soon he discovers a treasure map that leads to a mysterious archipelago called the “Never-Isles” from which there appears to be no escape. In the course of his adventures he meets the pirates Smee and Starkey, falls in love with the enchanting Tiger Lily, adopts an oddly affectionate crocodile, and befriends a charming boy named Peter—who teaches him to fly. He battles monsters, fights in mutinies, swims with mermaids, and eventually learns both the sad and terrible tale of his mother’s life and the true story of his father’s disappearance. Like Gregory Maguire’s Wicked, Hook’s Tale offers a radical new version of a classic story, bringing readers into a much richer, darker, and enchanting version of Neverland than ever before. The characters that our hero meets—including the terrible Doctor Uriah Slinque and a little girl named Wendy—lead him to the most difficult decision of his life: whether to submit to the temptation of eternal youth, or to embrace the responsibilities of maturity and the inevitability of his own mortality. His choice, like his story, is not what you might expect.

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245

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Simon and Schuster

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1501161075

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9781501161070

North Yorkshire. Studies of its Botany, Geology, Climate, and Physical Geography

By: John Gilbert

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North Yorkshire. Studies of its Botany, Geology, Climate, and Physical Geography

By: John Gilbert

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

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294

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BoD – Books on Demand

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338554677X

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9783385546776

Survey of English Dialects

By: Michael V. Barry

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Survey of English Dialects

By: Michael V. Barry

First Published in 1994. The Survey of English Dialects (SED) is the only detailed nation-wide dialect survey which has ever been conducted in England. The SED is a unique repository of data on the traditional dialects of England in the mid-twentieth century. This remarkable record is a valuable resource for scholars in the fields of British English dialectology, sociolinguistics, and English historical linguistics. The SED fieldwork was undertaken in predominantly rural communities in England in the middle of the twentieth century, at a time when social, domestic and working life was undergoing very significant changes. The SED is thus a record of speech which reflects a society different in many ways from today, and as such affords the possibility of comparison which is instructive to those engaged in all types of study of linguistics today.

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528

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Routledge

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1136100202

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9781136100208

The Areas of My Expertise

An Almanac of Complete World Knowledge Compiled with Instructive Annotation and Arranged in Useful Order ...

By: John Hodgman

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The Areas of My Expertise

An Almanac of Complete World Knowledge Compiled with Instructive Annotation and Arranged in Useful Order ...

By: John Hodgman

A humorous compendium of reference tables, trivia, and wisdom--largely invented by the author--lists the mottoes of the fifty-one states, identifies U.S. presidents with hooks for hands, describes the menu items in addition to eel at the first Thanksgiving, and more. 50,000 first printing.

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248

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Penguin

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0525949089

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9780525949084

Offshore Pursuit

A Complete Guide to Blue Water Sport Fishing

By: John Unkart

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Offshore Pursuit

A Complete Guide to Blue Water Sport Fishing

By: John Unkart

The tranquil beauty of a morning sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean is in direct contrast to the savage acts taking place beneath the water's surface. Powerful tails propel half-ton blue marlin at nearly 50 mph, as their bills slash at baitfish. The razor-sharp teach of wahoo cut unsuspecting prey in half. And these predators become the hunted, when anglers venture forth in Offshore Pursuit. Experience what the ultimate sport fishing has to offer: surface eruptions on trolled baits, rods bent in half, drags screaming, and adrenaline pumping. Whether you call blue water your regular fishing grounds or want to experience the thrill for the first time, don't leave success in the hands of Lady Luck. Knowledge and experience are necessary to produce results, and Offshore Pursuit has the information you need to catch big game fish in offshore waters. What baits each species prefers, methods of trolling, types of spreads, how to chunk for tuna, and when and how to use a kite are all covered in detail. Proven methods learned through years of experience are clearly explained to help you catch more fish. From rigging techniques to tips on how to fight trophy fish, it's all in this book.

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210

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Geared Up Publications

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0978727819

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9780978727819

Pro Drupal Development

By: John VanDyk,Matt Westgate

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Pro Drupal Development

By: John VanDyk,Matt Westgate

Drupal is the premier open source content management system available. It is used for high profile sites such as TheOnion.com and has been deployed by organizations such as NASA. Utilizing Drupal, you can create your own personal blog, a community driven site like Slashdot, or any other content oriented web site you can imagine. Pro Drupal Development is a book geared to professionals that need to deploy and customize Drupal. This book deeply delves into the internals of the Drupal system and teaches the reader everything they will need to know to deploy a highly customized and optimized Drupal installation.

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441

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Apress

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1430201908

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9781430201908

Design Secrets for Mass Production

By: 陳正倫(John Chen)

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Design Secrets for Mass Production

By: 陳正倫(John Chen)

By reading this book thoroughly: 1. You can rectify incorrect concepts as early as possible; after all, if you do it right in the first place, you will always get it right. 2. You will significantly reduce the number of times of modification, the time for repeated design modifications, as well as production and tooling modification costs. 3. You, as an inexperienced designer, can enhance your own skills without solely relying on experienced ones’ guidance. 4. You, as an experienced designer, will be enlightened at the right time to integrate your own design experience without wasting time on repetitive trials and errors. 5. You, as a design supervisor, can adopt this book as a reference for the development of internal education and training as well as design guidelines to increase design efficiency in your department. 6. You, as a project manager, can anticipate design defects and remind designers to respond in time to improve the overall product development efficiency.

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陳正倫 John Chen

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9574380416

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9789574380411

The Art of Storytelling

Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story

By: John D. Walsh

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The Art of Storytelling

Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story

By: John D. Walsh

Whether speaking in front of a small gathering or a large congregation, public speaking strikes fear into the heart of the bravest person. Plagued by stuttering and resultant school problems, John Walsh still found himself called to be a preacher. He has written The Art of Storytelling to encourage and teach anyone with a fear of public speaking how to speak successfully, confidently, and compellingly. This book is especially relevant for anyone preparing any form of weekly Bible teaching.

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185

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Moody Publishers

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1575674920

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9781575674926

The Arctic Journals of John Rae

By: John Rae

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The Arctic Journals of John Rae

By: John Rae

Scottish doctor and explorer John Rae is a controversial figure in the history of the Arctic. He began his career with the Hudson's Bay Company as a surgeon in Moose Factory, Ontario, where he learned to survey, live off the land, and travel great distances on snowshoes. These skills served him well when, in 1846, he was charged with completing the geography of the northern shore of North America and set out on his first expedition. Some years later, while exploring the Boothia Peninsula in 1854, Rae obtained information about the rather shocking fate of the Franklin expedition, which had been missing since 1845. Upon his return to England, however, Rae was discredited by Charles Dickens and shunned by the British establishment, never receiving proper recognition for his roles in finding the Northwest Passage and discovering the fate of Franklin and his crew. The Arctic Journals of John Rae is the definitive collection of John Rae's writings, from his only published work, Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847, to obscure notes and journals and reports of his controversial findings in 1854. An accomplished explorer who had great respect for the customs and skills of the peoples native to the Arctic, John Rae is a fascinating figure and an important part of the history of the North.

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322

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TouchWood Editions

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1927129753

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9781927129753

Pro TacticsTM: Northern Pike

Use the Secrets of the Pros to Catch More and Bigger Pike

By: John Penny

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Pro TacticsTM: Northern Pike

Use the Secrets of the Pros to Catch More and Bigger Pike

By: John Penny

Successful angling for northern pike requires specialized equipment and techniques, as well as an understanding of this predatory game fish’s seasonal movements and changes in behavior. Eight-time world record holder Jack Penny presents a complete course of instruction in fishing for northern pike, which can reach lengths of over 4 feet and weigh in excess of 40 pounds, and in North America ranges from New England through the northern plains to the Rocky Mountains, and all across Canada. This book covers tackle and equipment, lures and baits, pike behavior, fishing strategies by season, and techniques for safely releasing fish or keeping them for the table. All the information a beginner will need plus valuable tips and techniques for even the most experienced pike angler.

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139

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Rowman & Littlefield

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159921766X

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9781599217666

The Stanford Companion to Victorian Fiction

By: John Sutherland

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The Stanford Companion to Victorian Fiction

By: John Sutherland

An engaging guide to a rich literary heritage, The Stanford Companion presents a fascinating parade of novels, authors, publishers, editors, reviewers, illustrators, and periodicals that created the culture of Victorian fiction. Its more than 6,000 alphabetical entries provide an incomparable range of useful and little-known source material, its scholarship enlivened by the author's wit and candor.

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Stanford University Press

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0804718423

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9780804718424

Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary

By: John U. Wolff

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Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary

By: John U. Wolff

This work, divided into two volumes, is the study of the history of words in the Austronesian (An) languages—their origin in Proto-Austronesian (PAn) or at later stages and how they developed into the forms that are attested in the current An languages. A study of their history entails the reconstruction of the sound system (phonology) of PAn and an exposition of the sound laws (rules) whereby the original sounds changed into those attested in the current An languages. The primary aim of this work is to examine exhaustively the forms that can be reconstructed for PAn and also for the earliest stage after the An languages began to spread southward from Taiwan. For the later stages—that is, forms that can be traced no further back than to the proto-languages of late subgroups, we do not attempt to be exhaustive but confine ourselves to only some of the forms that are traceable to those times, treating those that figure prominently in the literature on historical An linguistics or those that have special characteristics important for understanding in general how forms arose and the processes that led to change. In short, the aim of this study is not just to reconstruct protomorphemes and order the reflexes according to the entries they fit under, but rather to account for the history of each fom1 that is attested and explain what happened historically to yield the attestations. Volume 2 of the Proto-Austronesian Phonology is divided into four parts and contains a glossary, finder lists from the English translation, a bibliography, and an index.

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611

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Cornell University Press

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1501735993

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9781501735998

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

By: John Rae

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Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

By: John Rae

Appendices include lists of mammals, birds, fishes and plants collected. Also magnetic and meteorological observations.

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204

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Library of Alexandria

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1465527885

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9781465527882

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Hook's Tale

Hook's Tale

North Yorkshire. Studies of its Botany, Geology, Climate, and Physical Geography

North Yorkshire. Studies of its Botany, Geology, Climate, and Physical Geography

Survey of English Dialects

Survey of English Dialects

The Areas of My Expertise

The Areas of My Expertise

Offshore Pursuit

Offshore Pursuit

Pro Drupal Development

Pro Drupal Development

Design Secrets for Mass Production

Design Secrets for Mass Production

The Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling

The Arctic Journals of John Rae

The Arctic Journals of John Rae

Pro TacticsTM: Northern Pike

Pro TacticsTM: Northern Pike

The Stanford Companion to Victorian Fiction

The Stanford Companion to Victorian Fiction

Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary

Proto-Austronesian Phonology with Glossary

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

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