The remarkable true story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s heroic crash landing in the Hudson River, as told by the passengers who owe him their lives.Millions watched the aftermath on television, while others witnessed the event actually happening from the windows of nearby skyscrapers. But only 155 people know firsthand what really happened on U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009. Now, for the first time, the survivors detail their astounding, terrifying...

In Hudson Valley Mediterranean, Laura Pensiero, master chef, nutritionist, and creator of Gigi's Hudson Valley, offers 150 magnificent recipes from her famed restaurant (Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, NY) and market (Red Hook's Gigi Market and Catering). A celebration of the produce and the people who grow it in this uniquely fertile region of New York State—often called "the East Coast Napa Valley"— Hudson Valley Mediterranean presents delicious interpretations of traditio...

Per Sally Jones, la specialissima gorilla marinaia che abbiamo conosciuto nella Scimmia dell'assassino, e il suo grande amico Henry Koskela, alias «il Capo», la scoperta di una misteriosa collana dal ciondolo a forma di rosa segna l'inizio di nuove spericolate avventure. Chi ha nascosto quel tesoro a bordo della Hudson Queen? Come si intreccia la storia di un gioiello tanto prezioso con quella della loro amata nave, che dopo averli scorrazzati per il mondo è ora malconcia e ferma al porto ...

Religious Horror and the Ecogothic explores the intersections of Anglophone Christianity and the Ecogothic, a subgenre that explores the ecocritical in Gothic literature, film, and media. Acknowledging the impact of Christian ideologies upon interpretations of human relationships with the environment, the Ecogothic in turn interrogates spiritual identity and humanity’s darker impulses in relation to ecological systems. Through a survey of Ecogothic texts from the eighteenth centur...

Adventure and Exploration: The novel emphasizes the thrill of adventure and the freedom afforded by automobiles as the characters travel along the Hudson River and discover new places.Friendship and Camaraderie: Central to the narrative is the strong bond among the "Automobile Girls" as they support each other through various challenges and adventures.Community Service: The novel showcases the characters' involvement in community service, particularly during the firefighting incident in Sl...

In 1607, Henry Hudson set sail in search of the Northwest Passage. He turned up empty-handed after two attempts. The following year, the Dutch East India Company hired him to find the Northeast Passage. This journey, too, ended in frustration. In 1610 Hudson made a final attempt—but in 1611 his crew staged a mutiny and left him to die. Hudson did become the first European to sail up the Hudson River, which still bears his name. How can we learn about Hudson's journeys? We can study maps, w...

Helen Chadwick (19531996) embraced the sensuous aspects of the natural world, breaking taboos of the traditional or beautiful. Her sculpture, performance and photography is radical, provocative and often steeped in humour, and employs unusual, sometimes grotesque materials bodily fluids, meat, flowers, chocolate and compost among them. She quickly became a leading figure amongst Britains post-war avant-garde, becoming one of the first women to be nominated for the Turner Prize.A de...

Dieses Hörbuch wird von einer digitalen Stimme gesprochen.Mit keinem Mann kann Melanie so herzlich lachen wie mit Caleb – und keiner kennt ihre Sorgen so gut wie er. Deshalb möchte sie ihn auch nie als besten Freund verlieren. Doch genau das könnte passieren, denn in ihre Gefühle mischen sich auf einmal Leidenschaft und Begehren …

As the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises up and watches over the celebrations below.One family hangs a wreath on their door, another plays on the beach, another gives a present to someone who needs it more. The little star shines brighter as they share in the joy and magic of this special night.A heartwarming, contemporary lullaby for little ones to listen to as they snuggle up at bedtime, The Brightest Christmas Star gently acknowledges that Chri...

Faye Walters knows that today's women are sorted and stylish. They have the job, the house, the colour co-ordinated capsule wardrobe. They cope with the pressures of singledom, marriage and having kids with peanut-allergies. And they all do it effortlessly, with nothing more than a women's mag and a poem by Pam Ayres to guide them.So why can't she pull it off?Everything would be fabulous if only she could wangle an invitation to her boss's wedding, buy a flat with her boyfr...

Bailando bajo la lunaRaeAnne ThayneLa teniente Magdalena Cruz había vuelto a casa, pero su regreso no había sido como ella había imaginado. Lo único que deseaba era estar sola, pero el irritante y guapísimo doctor Jake Dalton se empeñaba en impedírselo...Lo único que quería Jake era convencerla de que era una mujer bella, atractiva y maravillosa… y debía ser suya para siempre.Buscando a NickJanis Reams H...

Percy Egerton-Bompas, M.P., and Mrs Bompas have secrets in their family. Which promise grave difficulties as they try to marry off their daughter. To say nothing of the potential political implications to a promising career.... A comedy. Which, with Pinero, does not preclude serious topics being seriously addressed.