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A legend, a land once seen and then lost forever, Thule was a place beyond the edge of the maps, a mystery for thousands of years. And to the Nazis, Thule was an icy Eden, birthplace of Nordic “purity.” In this exquisitely written narrative, Joanna Kavenna wanders in search of Thule, to Shetland, Iceland, Norway, Estonia, Greenland, and Svalbard, unearthing the philosophers, poets, and explorers who claimed Thule for themselves, from Richard Francis Burton to Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen. Marked by breathtaking snowscapes, haunting literature, and the cold specter of past tragedies, this is a wondrous blend of travel writing and detective work that is impossible to set down. RVIEW: Thule, real or not, is ripe and beguiling material for a literary and geographic adventurer, and Kavenna is formidable on both fronts. . . . Highly cerebral, erudite, refreshing. (The New York Times Book Review)
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Not and Easy Book to Classify.......2007-04-19
This is not an adventure, travelogue or history, but at one time or other it is all three or some combination of the three. In the 4th century BCE Greek explorer Pytheas claimed to found "Thule" (pronounced Two-Lay), a land 'where the sun goes to sleep and the ocean turns viscous'. He did so by sailing northeast from Scotland for six days. From his account, since lost, it was a land of short winter days and long nights, came an entire mythology of a magical, northern realm hidden beyond the edges of civilization.
Kavenna's book is a recollection of anecdotes and brief historical explanation of the search for the Mythical Thule from the time of Pytheas up to the present. She travels to the most logical places such as the Shetland Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Estonia (don't ask just read) and Svarlbard (aka Spitzbergen). What is strange is that she passes on the Faroe Islands who sit in a perfect spot. Interspersed throughout the book are poems that relate to Thule.
She does a grand detour and ends up in Germany, discussing the origin of the National Socialist (Nazi) under the name of the "Thule Society". They were the first group in post WWI Germany to avow that the ancient Germanic tribes (Aryan) came from "Thule" and that this group was the most 'pure' of all Germans. Some of the founding members of The National Socialist Party (which later merged with the German Workers Party to become the National Socialist German Workers Party, i.e. Nazi Party) were claimed as having been participants in this group.
Mostly, we learn that the 'North' is in trouble and that there is a major affect on the snow- and icescape by global warming. Especially poignant is her description of the way the Greenland Inuit have descended into a life of boredom, welfare, paternalism and alcoholism at the hands of the Danes. Her visit to Iceland is more of a travelogue and seems to miss the affect of alcoholism and drugs on that culture.
The book is really a voyage of discovery for Kavenna, and this is like a diary from which we are invited to read...some of it reminds me of the writings of Jack Kerouac in that it steam-of-thought and run on. It's an interesting read.
Mostly True North.......2006-09-17
I'll admit I was resistant to this book at first - I guess I expected a more scholarly, weighty approach, rather than Kavenna's very personal picaresque - but she won me over quickly with her elegant, lyric prose, her disarming, understated persona, and her expert blending of travel narrative and history of ideas, literature and exploration. She begins by visiting all the places that have been considered possible locations of Thule, the Shetland Islands, Iceland, Norway, Estonia, advancing northward, capturing what she sees as she smoothly explicates what other travelers have said about those places as Thule, and also examining the turbulent history of Arctic exploration at large.
To me, the strongest section of the book is when Kavenna grapples with the most hateful mannifestation of the Thule ideal - its expropriation by the Nazis as pristine mythico-historical homeland where snow white Aryan purity reigned. The Thule Society was one of many esoteric/political organizations that flourished in Europe, and one of the handful that served as an early focus and gathering place for what was to become the Nazi party. This confluence of modernist and fascist elements is as troubling as it is seemingly inevitable, and Kavenna approaches this treacherous territory with the proper measure of fascination and abhorrence.
Although Kavenna is very astute in her explication of the Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun's big botch, his championing of the Germans, her brief precis of his work is the one place where I found The Ice Museum demonstrably off the mark:
"He became nostalgic and impatient; he lurched away from the city, writing nothing but rustic romances laced with sentimentality, tales of robust hunting men of few words, clumsy in elegant company, chasing the daughters of the local merchants through the vibrant forests. They lived in huts like mine, they wore big boots, they knew nothing of manners and conventions; they were tormented brutes, aware that society judged them. They were good a whittling wood, and occasionally sheer frustration at their failure to ensnare a local beauty led them to a melodramatic act. One of the rustic hut-dwellers shot himself in the foot one morning because the beautiful daughter of the local businessman wouldn't talk to him."
It's hard to believe that Kavenna is old enough to have actually read the books and then forgotten so much about them. Anyone who has looked at Pan, the book she references, knows that it was in fact an early work and that its protagonist/narrator Lieutenant Glahn is no child of the land but, obviously an ex-army officer, which indicates social status, an extremely educated and articulate gentleman who chooses to live in a hut out of love of nature and a rejection of human society. And to say he shoots himself in the foot because Edvarda won't talk to him is criminal reductionism. Even August the old wandering protagonist of several of Hamsun's later works, although he does work odd jobs and pine over various beautiful daughters, is not an inarticulate brute, but an drop out from civilization, intent on living a life without ambition. There are a few books like Growth of the Soil which revolve around plain folk without the addition of a neurotic dreamer but they are very few, and Hamsun never loses the complexity of his vision.
I only wish she had at least glanced at Hamsun again before she wrote those words, but the "brute" idea fits so neatly with her arguments about the lure of fascism that she no doubt wanted it to be true. The other sad thing is that so few people are familiar with Hamsun that no editor called her on it before publication and so few people will know that it is utter bunk.
BUT otherwise I enjoyed the book. I worried as I neared the end because, like most picaresques, there's no natural ending that isn't an anti-climax. Unlike William Broad's The Oracle, Kavenna isn't going to "solve the mystery." But she accomplishes closure elegantly, describing her visit to the island of Svalbard, a place nobody thought was Thule, but which is icy and cold enough to be truly Thulean. Here she finds scientists charting the climate changes which have already meant great changes to the arctic regions and may yet be the end of Thule, if not all of mankind.
Throughout Kavenna is able to give a provocative depth to her breezy travel narrative, and I highly recommend it as an entertaining, informative read - perfect for the coming winter.
Interesting.......2006-08-17
In the fourth century BC, the Greek merchant and explorer Pytheas (~380-~310 BC) traveled north through the North Sea, and finally ended up at a distant island, which he called Thule. Thule lies far to the north, on the edge of the Arctic ice, where the sun never set during midsummer. Many centuries later, Joanna Kavenna, a native of London, found herself dreaming of an untouched northern landscape, glittering in its perpetual ice. And so, she set out to find Thule...this is the story of her search.
In this interesting book, the author does a good job of combining two different stories into one narrative. First and foremost, it is the story of Ms. Kavenna's visits to the northern lands that could have been Thule - the Shetland Islands, Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Svalbard. Secondly, this is the story of the idea of Thule, from Pytheas's history and its ancient detractors, through the Romantics, the Victorians and even the Nazis.
Overall, I found this to be quite an interesting book. The author is not an archaeologist, so you will not find any startling information on the ancient north. And she is also not an environmentalist, so while the tale of pollution of the north is described, it is far from being an important part of the book. Instead, what you have is the story of Thule, Thule as it was dreamed of in the past, and Thule as it exists today.
Any interested in true adventure will find her odyssey hard to put down.......2006-06-21
To the ancients Thule was considered a lost icy Eden of strange beauty, fueling the imagination of poets, explorers and now writer Joanna Kavenna, whose journey in search of the legendary Thule is documented in THE ICE MUSEUM: IN SEARCH OF THE LOST LAND OF THULE. Kavenna's journey brought her in touch with others under the same spell, from past evidence of prior seekers to contemporaries. Her journey also uncovered a host of frozen relics of the cold war - and it reads with all the 'you are there' drama of a diary and an investigative research piece. Any interested in true adventure will find her odyssey hard to put down.
Diane C. Donovan
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kind of cool.......2006-03-15
This book is kind of cool. It's quite a bizarre book, and I wasn't sure when I started. But it's really moving in the end. It starts in Scotland and then moves around the North, traveling up to Iceland, Norway, Spitzbergen and Greneland. The bits about Greenland are just amazing - the author really describes it all so you feel you;re looking at a series of pictures. I thought the story she tells is very tragic indeed, about the wrecking of the north, the way it was destroyed in wars, by nuclear accidents, mass tourism, and now global warming. There aren't enough books about global warming that really take you to the places and show you what we stand to lose. I was left feeling very sad and as if we have left things too late. But at the end she says, don't give up, we have to keep on going, and there are people who are trying, adn there's a history of dreams. Like, we mustn't stop dreaming just because everything is getting so dark and shattered. It's such a good, unusual book. Highly recommended
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The skill and care of the women of the Allied military nursing services was remembered gratefully by hundreds of thousands of wounded servicemen. The small peacetime services increased rapidly by enrolling reservists and volunteers; the great majority of the nurses who cared for Allied casualties were 'civilians in uniform', who worked tirelessly under difficult conditions and - in tented hospitals close to the front lines - in real danger; many nurses paid for their devotion with their lives. This first-ever fully illustrated study of the US, British, Commonwealth, and other nursing organisations includes many unpublished photographs and 24 meticulously illustrated colour figures.
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allied nurses.......2006-05-09
A good guide on the allied nursing services of WWII. Basic uniforms provided and some outline on how the services operated.
Overall quite impressive
Overall, A Good Basic Resource.......2005-04-05
Written as a basic overview of women's WWII Nursing Services, the book fits the bill exactly, and includes some good, detailed color pictures of the uniforms from each branch of service and country. If you are needing more in-depth information on uniforms, and history of any of the branches, you will need to look elsewhere. As expected from a U.S. author, more info is written on the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, than any other service, including the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. Only the primary uniforms are mentioned, even though most had several different uniforms. If you need more specific detail on the uniforms, check out "Dressed for Duty, vol 1." by Jill Halcomb Smith, not available on Amazon, but at Abebooks.com.
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- In View of The Times...
- A "must-read" for Gaining a Biblical Perspective on 9/11
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Terror Over America: Understanding the Tragedy
Arno Froese
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A Biblical Analysis on Terrorism; Is this a preview of things to come?
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In View of The Times..........2002-03-02
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." (2 Timothy 3:1)
The foreshadowing of things to come through spiritual insight and sound biblical knowledge -- which only comes from knowing God in truth -- and in this, the author makes a powerful statement for all to hear. This only would I add to compliment that which he's already written -- in summation of that which was already told to us...long ago:
"And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed." (Romans 13:11)
A "must-read" for Gaining a Biblical Perspective on 9/11.......2001-11-23
The events of September 11, 2001 have changed our world forever. In this short book, Arno Froese has masterfully, methodically, reviewed those events and explained those changes in a way you will find both captivating and compelling.
If you have any questions about how the events of that day fit into God's timetable, and how He might be using that tragedy for His good, you won't want to miss Arno's insights.
And if you know anyone who is seeking security in this increasingly insecure world, anywhere but in Jesus Christ, you will want to get this book into their hands.
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Some of the most recognized voices in American writing and academia contribute to this provocative forum concerning the terrorist crisis and its causes. Moderated by Lewis H. Lapham, this timely debate features conversations with noted author and vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy Gore Vidal; historian Barton Bernstein of Stanford University; economist and historian Robert Higgs of the Independent Institute; and Thomas Gale Moore of the Hoover Institution. Voicing opinions contrary to those espoused by the present administration and seldom heard in mainstream media, they discuss the definition of terrorism, the impact of U.S. foreign policy on the terrorist crisis, and the long-term significance of the September 11 attacks. Also examined are the potential curtailment of basic civil liberties, the effects of a global U.S. military presence, alternatives that would lessen the terrorist threat, and a lively question and answer session.
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Important work, not to be overlooked.......2006-11-01
Ultimately, the "war on terror" is not about democrat vs. republican dichotomies. No such dichotomy exists in that both generally favor the current policy and only differ in degree. What is reall at stake is freedom and how it suffers in time of war. Mr. Vidal's cutting wit and biting sarcasm will help you to laugh nervously thinking about what our country has lost and the direction it may be headed. It is a sobering yet entertaining forum of like-minded thinkers on the topic of where this war may be leading us. It is important that all Americans educate themselves in these matters or risk losing what we fought so hard to win. In this concise selection of thoughts on the topic, you will find a good start. At times it may make you angry, but it will also make you think.
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On September 11th, America was attacked. But while we know what happened on that tragic day, many of us don't understand why it happened. In this important book, Time magazine reporter Mitch Frank clearly and concisely explains why and answers the following essential questions.
What happened on September 11th? € Who were the hijackers? € What is terrorism? € What is Islam? € Why does the Middle East matter? € Why did the terrorists target the United States? € Why did we go after Afghanistan? € Who are the Taliban? € What are the differences between Islamism, Islamic fundamentalism, and Islam? € Who is Osama bin Laden? € How has America changed since September 11th?
Written and designed on a level that sixth graders and up can easily comprehend, and filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to understand both the events of 9/11 and the history leading up to it. September 11th is a part of history that Americans should both know and never forget.
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A Teacher's Perspective.......2002-08-20
As a teacher of adolescents, I often find myself unable to answer their "Why?" questions about the state of world affairs. This book gave me a deeper understanding of the history and issues underlying the events of September 11. Mr. Frank presents the information concisely and unsentimentally -- a difficult feat given the emotional import of the subject matter. I found it immensely informative and will undoubtedly refer to it during this school year as the first anniversary approaches and passes.
I'm also the mother of a two-year-old girl, and I've felt at a loss as to how to explain the attacks to her when the time comes. By the time she is of grade-school age, her social studies texts will definitely contain references to September 11. I now plan to read Mr. Frank's book with her to give her all the background information she could possibly need, and to share with her my husband's and my memories of that terrible day.
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Since 1950 there have been around three thousand terrorist attacks, ranging from the Ku Klux Klan's campaign of terror against the civil rights movement, through the waves of attacks by the neo-nazi Aryan resistance, to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terrorist network.
This comprehensive and accessible work surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. It also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed, and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists, white and black racists, black nationalists, revolutionary communists, neo-nazis, militant Jewish groups, anti-abortionists, and émigré groups. Understanding Terrorism in American provides a highly readable account for interested readers wishing to know more about a topic which has recently become tragically relevant in world affairs.
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America Confronts Terrorism: Understanding the Danger and How to Think About It
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Informative and provocative documents and writings about the terrorist threat. Mr. Prados lays out the essential characteristics of terrorist groups throughout the world; shows how their expertise has evolved along with our perception of their activities; and presents the thinking of experts in the field on strategy, tactics, technology, and the development of effective American policies of counter-terrorism.
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- The Elementary Course on Understanding Terrorism
- The Elementary Course on Understanding Terrorism
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Terrorism in America: A Structured Approach to Understanding the Terrorist Threat
Harvey W. Kushner
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Written by an internationally recognized expert on terrorism, antigovernment violence, and extremism, this outstanding text will be a handy reference for criminal justice and security administration professionals in the public and private sector. Chapter 1 focuses on the definition of terrorism, its history in America and today's terrorism. Chapter 2 covers international terrorism, and contains information regarding the Soviet Union, the Persian Gulf War, the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Yasir Arafat, and Carlos the Jackal. These factors are now considered the ³old² terrorist threats. The ³new² terrorist threats are Iran, Sudan, Afghanistan, the boot camps for terror, the Islamic Resistance Movement, freelancers, suicide bombers and Cyberspace. Chapter 3 explores domestic terrorism and the threat from within. Information on various organizations and antigovernment extremists is included. Chapter 4 assesses terrorist groups of the future with emphasis on freelancers and what law enforcement agencies can do to cope with the threat. Chapter 5 is a complete analysis on the domestic, international, and extremist organizations that are currently active or in a position to make an immediate comeback. Chapter 6 is a chronological summary of terrorist and terrorist-related incidents in the United States. The final chapter provides the names and addresses of organizations to contact for information concerning terrorists and extremists. Actual case examples are used to illustrate specific groups and freelancers throughout the book, including the Oklahoma City bombing.
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The Elementary Course on Understanding Terrorism.......2001-12-20
This is an excellent introduction to the basics of terrorism, with the focus here in the United States. Author Harvey W. Kushner spares the reader details from individual events for the most part, and instead employs an educational approach. He covers both domestic and international terrorist groups, both types of which operate globally, and, more frighteningly, right here in the United States. Resource lists show chronological events of terrorism within the United States; organizations encompassing everything from watchdog status to more active roles in fighting terrorism; and books, articles, and other publications of interest. Considering the events of September 11, 2001,
I hope the author will consider a second edition. But for now, this is Course 101 in educating America against terrorism.
The Elementary Course on Understanding Terrorism.......2001-12-12
This is an excellent introduction to the basics of terrorism, with the focus here in the United States. Author Harvey W. Kushner spares the reader details from individual events for the most part, and instead employs an educational approach. He covers both domestic and international terrorist groups, both types of which operate globally, and, more frighteningly, right here in the United States. Resource lists show chronological events of terrorism within the United States; organizations encompassing everything from watchdog status to more active roles in fighting terrorism; and books, articles, and other publications of interest. Considering the events of September 11, 2001, I hope the author will consider a second edition. But for now, this is Course 101 in educating America against terrorism.
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Some of the most recognized voices in American writing and academia contribute to this provocative forum concerning the terrorist crisis and its causes. Moderated by Lewis H. Lapham, this timely debate features conversations with noted author and vocal critic of U. S. foreign policy, Gore Vidal; historian Barton Bernstein of Stanford University; economist and historian Robert Higgs of the Independent Institute; and Thomas Gale Moore of the Hoover Institution. Voicing opinions counter to those espoused by the present administration and seldom heard in mainstream media, they discuss the definition of terrorism, the impact of U. S. foreign policy on the terrorist crisis, and the long-term significance of the September 11 attacks. Also examined are the potential curtailment of basic civil liberties, the effects of a global U. S. military presence, and alternatives that would lessen the terrorist threat. This title concludes with a lively question and answer session.
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This volume contains all the color plates from the 1888 edition, reproduced to the most exacting standards. Buller's text is given in edited form which retains all that is of present value from Buller's popular histories of the species illustrated, and with informative introductory essays.
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