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royal life saving society medal: Canadian Life Saving Manual Royal Life Saving Society Canada, 1970 |
royal life saving society medal: The Medal of Honor The Editors of Boston Publishing Company, 2014-10 A comprehensive history of America's highest award for military valor. The Medal of Honor chronicles the creation, evolution, and awarding of the Medal, from the battlefields of the Civil War to the jungles of Vietnam, through a wealth of illustrations and hundreds of authoritative, action-filled accounts of heroism in America's conflicts. This wonderfully detailed and beautifully designed history book puts the Medal and its recipients into the context of their times, with brief and accessible introductions explaining each war and conflict for which the Medal was awarded. It also includes photo essays, intriguing stories of the Medal's sometimes quirky personalities, effects on surviving recipients, and the Medal's preeminent place in the American story. Whether you're an avid reader on the history of the Medal of Honor or simply intrigued by its place in our history, you're certain to want to flip through the pages of The Medal of Honor again and again. |
royal life saving society medal: Pristine Seas Enric Sala, 2015 National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala takes readers on an unforgettable journey to 10 places where the ocean is virtually untouched by man, offering a fascinating glimpse into our past and an inspiring vision for the future. From the shark-rich waters surrounding Coco Island, Costa Rica, to the iceberg-studded sea off Franz Josef Land, Russia, this incredible photographic collection showcases the thriving marine ecosystems that Sala is working to protect. Offering a rare glimpse into the world's underwater Edens, more than 200 images take you to the frontier of the Pristine Seas expeditions, where Sala's teams explore the breathtaking wildlife and habitats from the depths to the surface--thriving ecosystems with healthy corals and a kaleidoscopic variety of colorful fish and stunning creatures that have been protected from human interference. With this dazzling array of photographs that capture the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it, this book shows us the brilliance of the sea in its natural state.-- |
royal life saving society medal: Climate Change The Royal Society, National Academy of Sciences, 2014-02-26 Climate Change: Evidence and Causes is a jointly produced publication of The US National Academy of Sciences and The Royal Society. Written by a UK-US team of leading climate scientists and reviewed by climate scientists and others, the publication is intended as a brief, readable reference document for decision makers, policy makers, educators, and other individuals seeking authoritative information on the some of the questions that continue to be asked. Climate Change makes clear what is well-established and where understanding is still developing. It echoes and builds upon the long history of climate-related work from both national academies, as well as on the newest climate-change assessment from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It touches on current areas of active debate and ongoing research, such as the link between ocean heat content and the rate of warming. |
royal life saving society medal: Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014 Scott H. Miller, Scott Miller, 2015 During the past 150 years, the American Numismatic Society has been a leader in the publication of art medals in the United States. Generally employing the finest medalists available, the Society has set an example few can match. In addition, with the exception of the United States Mint, no U.S. entity can boast so long and distinguished a contribution in this area. Founded in 1858, the American Numismatic and Archaeological Society, as it was known from 1864-1907, believed the issuance of medals to be a part of its mission from the earliest years of its existence. Author Scott H. Miller includes 60 medals issued by the ANS between 1865 and 2014 along with two COAC medals and the 1910 Actors' Fund Medal, all accompanied by color photographs. Many entries are supplemented by artist's sketches and archival photographs as well as the stories behind each issue. Four Appendixes include recipients of some of these medals as well as the list of dies, hubs, galvanos, and casts of ANS medals in the ANS's own collection. |
royal life saving society medal: Saint Catherine Labouré of the Miraculous Medal Fr. Joseph I. Dirvin, 2009 Excellent, popular, definitive life of the saint to whom the Medal was given by Our Lady. Tells both her story and that of the Miraculous Medal apparitions. 61 pictures, including photographs of St. Catherine's incorrupt body. |
royal life saving society medal: Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives John Volanthen, 2021-05-11 READ ABOUT THE HEROIC RESCUE, AS SEEN IN RON HOWARD'S THIRTEEN LIVES, FROM THE MAN AT THE HEART OF THE SEARCH. ‘A profound and thrilling read.’ —COLIN FARRELL ‘Riveting...a powerful story written by a hero who lived it.’ —RON HOWARD, Oscar-winning director of Apollo 13 This is the thrilling account of the dramatic Thai cave rescue which saved the lives of thirteen people, from the diver who led the rescue. In this first-hand account, John Volanthen reveals how he pushed the limits of human endurance in the life-or-death mission to rescue the Thai youth soccer team trapped in the flooded cave. The world held its breath in 2018 when the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach went missing deep underground in the Tham Luang cave complex in northern Thailand. They had been stranded by sudden, continuous monsoon rains while exploring the caves after practice. With torrential rain pouring down and the waters still on the rise, an army of rescue teams and equipment was deployed, including Thai Navy SEALs, a US Air Force special tactics squadron, police sniffer dogs, drones and robots. But it was British cave diver John Volanthen and his partner, Rick Stanton, who were first to reach the stranded team and who played a key role in their ultimate rescue. As John’s light flickered from one boy to another, he called out, ‘How many of you?’ ‘Thirteen,’a boy answered. After 10 days trapped in desperate darkness, the boys and their coach were all alive. Each chapter of Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives tells one part of the edge-of-your-seat mission from Tham Luang but also imparts a life lesson, gleaned from John’s previous rescues and record-breaking cave dives, that can be applied to everyday obstacles and challenges. In this story of breathtaking courage and nerves of steel, John reveals how responding positively to the statement, ‘But I can’t…’ by stating, ‘I can,’ led to one of the most incredible rescues of all time. He hopes that his story will inspire the superhero in you. Meanwhile, he is always on standby for the next rescue. |
royal life saving society medal: Essentials of Sea Survival Frank Golden, Michael Tipton, 2002 Essentials of Sea Survival contains original scientific research and investigations from two internationally recognized experts on cold-water survival. In addition to having practical personal experience with cold water immersion, Frank Golden and Michael Tipton regularly lecture at various international conferences about water survival, and they are frequently called on for expert commentary on television and radio. The majority of books on this subject are personal survival accounts; few relate to scientific studies. This book is different: Using reader-friendly language, two leading environmental physiologists present the facts and dispel the myths of surviving a sea accident. The book, thanks to the real-life stories and easy-to-read format, will appeal primarily to the layperson who works or plays on or near the water. The text will also be of interest to an academic audience, who will appreciate the original research and up-to-date physiological and medical information Essentials of Sea Survival is a compelling, informative, and comprehensive guide to open-water survival. Drawing from classic maritime disasters and personal accounts of near-miraculous survival, as well as carefully controlled laboratory experiments, it offers practical advice for avoiding as well as surviving a cold-water accident. It’s an important reference for anyone associated with open-air aquatic activities, such as members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines; offshore oil rig employees; fishermen; divers; amateur and professional sailors; water safety instructors and life guards; water rescue personnel; boaters; water skiers; outdoor survival course instructors; and other recreational water sports enthusiasts. |
royal life saving society medal: British Naval Medals Louis Alexander Mountbatten Marquis of Milford Haven, 1919 |
royal life saving society medal: Prominent Families of New York Lyman Horace Weeks, 1898 |
royal life saving society medal: Sgt. Reckless Robin Hutton, 2014-07-28 New York Times Bestseller! She wasn't a horse—she was a Marine. She might not have been much to look at—a small Mongolian mare, they called her—but she came from racing stock, and had the blood of a champion. Much more than that, Reckless became a war hero—in fact, she became a combat Marine, earning staff sergeant's stripes before her retirement to Camp Pendleton. This once famous horse, recognized as late as 1997 by Life Magazine as one of America's greatest heroes—the greatest war horse in American history, in fact—has unfortunately now been largely forgotten. But author Robin Hutton is set to change all that. Not only has she been the force behind recognizing Reckless with a monument at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and at Camp Pendleton, but she has now recorded the full story of this four-legged war hero who hauled ammunition to embattled Marines and inspired them with her relentless, and reckless, courage. |
royal life saving society medal: Zealandia's Brave John D. Wills, Denis Hampton, 2001 |
royal life saving society medal: Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 48 - 1962 , |
royal life saving society medal: The Numismatic Circular and Catalogue of Coins, Tokens, Commemorative & War Medals, Books & Cabinets Spink & Son, 1905 |
royal life saving society medal: Taj Mahal Caroline Arnold, Madeleine Comora, 2007-01-01 Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture. |
royal life saving society medal: Orders and Medals , 1979 |
royal life saving society medal: Spink & Son's Monthly Numismatic Circular , 1904 |
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royal life saving society medal: The Miraculous Medal Jean Marie Aladel, 2022-05-29 Jean Marie Aladel's 'The Miraculous Medal' unfurls the history and spiritual significance behind the venerated object of Marian devotion. Blending meticulous historical research with theological insight, Aladel chronicles the medal's inception, following the Marian apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré in 1830. The goldsmith Adrien Vachette's craftsmanship illuminates a narrative anchored in the Catholic tradition, with the book adopting a tone that is both reverent and narratively engaging. Aladel's account is set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, a period replete with religious turmoil and fervor, thereby situating the medal within a broader socio-religious context. The author, possessing both an intimate knowledge of ecclesiastical history and a deep Marian devotion, is well positioned to embark on this literary endeavor. Aladel, as a member of the Congregation of the Mission, aligns his erudite perspective with his spiritual mission, offering a work that is as much a historical record as it is an act of faith. His personal connection to the subject matter, evident in his refined prose, gives readers an authentic glimpse into the sacred phenomenon and its enduring impact on the faithful. 'The Miraculous Medal' by Jean Marie Aladel is highly recommended for those interested in religious artifacts, Catholic history, and the interplay between faith and material culture. The detailed account is both enlightening and thought-provoking, making it a valuable addition to the libraries of historians, theologians, and lay readers alike. Such a tome serves not only as scholarly work but also as spiritual nourishment for those drawn to the stories of divine intervention and the tangible tokens of faith they inspire. |
royal life saving society medal: Acts of Gallantry Lambton J. H. Young, 1872 |
royal life saving society medal: The Beaux-arts Medal in America Barbara A. Baxter, 1987 Accompanying an exhibition held in New York in 1987-88, this illustrated catalogue presents over 300 medals, most of which belong to the Beaux-Art period, dating to the early years of the 20th century. |
royal life saving society medal: Lifeboat Gallantry Barry Cox, 1998 |
royal life saving society medal: Biographical Dictionary of Medallists Leonard Forrer, 1907 |
royal life saving society medal: Awards, Honors and Prizes Kristin B. Mallegg, 2005-07 This international directory describes awards given for achievements in virtually every field of endeavor. Awards are listed alphabetically by the name of the administering organization, followed by alphabetical listings and descriptions of each of the awards it offers. Each volume contains organization, award, and subject indexes for quick reference. This reference includes e-mail addresses and URLs. |
royal life saving society medal: Official Index to the Times , 1922 Indexes the Times, Sunday times and magazine, Times literary supplement, Times educational supplement, Times educational supplement Scotland, and the Times higher education supplement. |
royal life saving society medal: Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 49 - 1963 , |
royal life saving society medal: Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 46 - 1960 , |
royal life saving society medal: Who's Who in Canadian Business 2001 Gillian K. Holmes, Evelyn Davidson, 2001-03-01 Who's Who in Canadian Business, now in its 21st year, is a comprehensive and independent guide to Canada's business elite. Listing over 5,000 corporate and entrepreneurial leaders, each with a detailed biography and contact information, this directory is an excellent resource for anyone needing information on Canada's business world. Biographies include such information as current employment, address, education, career history, publications, favourite charities, and honours. Those listed are included because of the positions they hold in Canadian business and industry, or because of the contributions they have made to business in Canada. The directory is updated annually; new and updated biographies are marked for easy reference. All biographies are indexed by company name. Included in this edition is the PROFIT 100 / Next 100 listing of Canada's fastest-growing companies, as well as a list of professional associations, each with full address, contact names, and a brief description. |
royal life saving society medal: Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water Vicki Valosik, 2024-06-25 A groundbreaking history of how women found synchronicity—and power—in water. “If you’re not strong enough to swim fast, you’re probably not strong enough to swim ‘pretty,’” said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers—none more so than synchronized swimmers, for whom Williams is often considered godmother. In this revelatory history, Vicki Valosik traces a century of aquatic performance, from vaudeville to the Olympic arena, and brings to life the colorful cast of characters whose “pretty swimming” not only laid the groundwork for an altogether new sport but forever changed women’s relationships with water. Williams, who became a Hollywood sensation for her splashy “aquamusicals,” was just one in a long, bedazzled line of swimmers who began their careers as athletes but found greater opportunity, and often social acceptance, in the world of show business. Early starlets like Lurline the Water Queen performed “scientific” swimming, a set of moves previously only practiced by men—including Benjamin Franklin—that focused on form and exhibited mastery in the water. Demonstrating their fancy feats in aquariums and water tanks rolled onto music hall stages, these women stunned Victorian audiences with their physical dexterity and defied society’s rigid expectations of what was proper and possible for their sex. Far more than bathing beauties, they ushered in sensible swimwear and influenced lifesaving and physical education programs, helping to drop national drowning rates and paving the way for new generations of female athletes. When a Chicago physical educator matched their aquatic movements to music in the 1920s, young girls flocked to take part in “synchronized swimming.” But despite overwhelming love from audiences and the Olympic ambitions of its practitioners, “synchro” was long perceived as little more than entertaining pageantry, and its athletes would face a battle against the current to earn a spot at the highest echelons of sport. Now, on the fortieth anniversary of synchronized swimming’s elevation to Olympic status, Swimming Pretty honors its incredible history of grit, glamor, and sheer athleticism. |
royal life saving society medal: Home front heroism Ellena Matthews, 2024-06-11 Home front heroism investigates how civilians were recognised and celebrated as heroic during the Second World War. Through a focus on London, this book explores how heroism was manufactured as civilians adopted roles in production, protection and defence, through the use of uniforms and medals, and through the way that civilians were injured and killed. This book makes a novel contribution to the study of heroism by exploring the spatial, material, corporeal and ritualistic dimensions of heroic representations. By tracing the different ways that home front heroism was cultivated on a national, local and personal level, this study promotes new ways of thinking about the meaning and value of heroism during periods of conflict. It will appeal to anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Second World War as well as the sociology and psychology of heroism. |
royal life saving society medal: Sessional Papers British Colombia. Parliament, 1927 |
royal life saving society medal: Sessional Papers, British Columbia British Columbia. Legislative Assembly, 1927 Compilation of annual reports of various governmental agencies. |
royal life saving society medal: Annual Report of the Public Schools British Columbia. Dept. of Education, 1926 |
royal life saving society medal: The Treasures of the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York Arthur Hoeber, 1892 |
royal life saving society medal: Brunei Great Britain. Colonial Office, 1971 |
royal life saving society medal: Ribbons, Medals and Regimental Badges ... Henry Taprell Dorling, Edward Earle Dorling, 1918 |
royal life saving society medal: Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body Phaidon Editors, 2019-10-16 A stunning tribute to our eternal fascination with the human body - and the latest in the bestselling 'Explorer' Collection Anatomy: Exploring the Human Body is a visually compelling survey of more than 5,000 years of image-making. Through 300 remarkable works, selected and curated by an international panel of anatomists, curators, academics, and specialists, the book chronicles the intriguing visual history of human anatomy, showcasing its amazing complexity and our ongoing fascination with the systems and functions of our bodies. Exploring individual parts of the human body from head to toe, and revealing the intricate functions of body systems, such as the nerves, muscles, organs, digestive system, brain, and senses, this authoritative book presents iconic examples alongside rarely seen, breathtaking works. The 300 entries are arranged with juxtapositions of contrasting and complementary illustrations to allow for thought-provoking, lively, and stimulating reading. |
royal life saving society medal: The Japan Chronicle , 1912 |
royal life saving society medal: British Military Medals Peter Duckers, 2013-09-16 Fully revised second edition of Peter Duckers best-selling guide to military medals. This second edition of Peter Duckers best-selling British Military Medals traces the history of medals and gallantry awards from Elizabethan times to the modern day, and it features an expert account of their design and production. Campaign and gallantry medals are a key to understanding - and exploring - British and imperial military history, and to uncovering the careers and exploits of individual soldiers. In a series of succinct and well-organized chapters he explains how medals originated, to whom they were awarded and how the practice of giving medals has developed over the centuries. His work is a guide for collectors and for local and family historians who want to learn how to use medals to discover the history of military units and the experiences of individuals who served in them. |
royal life saving society medal: A Social History of Swimming in England, 1800 – 1918 Christopher Love, 2013-10-18 Covering a time of great social and technological change, this history traces the development of the four classic aquatic disciplines of competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo, with its main focus on racing. Working from the beginnings of municipal recreational swimming, the book fully explores the links between swimming and other aspects of English life society including class, education, gender, municipal governance, sexuality and the Victorian invention of the sports amateur-professional divide. Uniquely focused on swimming -often neglected in analytic sports histories- this is the first study of its kind and will be an important landmark in the establishment of swimming history as a topic of scholarly investigation. This book was previously published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport. |
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