ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HALCYON
From Latin alcyon, from Greek alkuōn kingfisher, of uncertain origin.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HALCYON»
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halcyon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
halcyon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
This carefully organized sequence of 88 lyrics is a diary of a summer spent in Tuscany—part of the time spent with the Italian actress Eleanora Duse.
Gabriele D'Annunzio, 2006
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Midshipwizard
Halcyon Blithe
Combining elements of Hornblower with Harry Potter, and Robert Louis Stevenson with Robin Hobb, Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe is a nautical tale rich in magic and intrigue.
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Halcyon Drift: Hooded Swan, Book One
In a galactic culture that extends from quasi-Utopian worlds like New Alexandria to vermin-infested slums like Old Earth, starship pilots have become the great romantic heroes of the day.
editor's note Volume 17 of Halcyon continues the tradition of offering eclectic fare
in the humanities for the public and academic readerships. The lead article by
noted Chickasaw writer Linda Hogan was delivered in Elko and Henderson as
the ...
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The Tale of
Halcyon Crane: A Novel
. . In The Tale of Halcyon Crane, Wendy Webb has created a haunting story full of delicious thrills, vibrant characters, and family secrets.
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Halcyon Days: From a Dream to Reality
In spite of criticism, the realization of a dream is almost solely based on the desire to accomplish, persistence, the ability for risk-taking and a sense of adventure.
Austin E. Moorhouse, 2004
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Baltimore's
Halcyon Days
Baltimore's Halcyon Days chronicles Baltimore's social elite, their homes, and their lifestyle from the dawn of the Republic to the demise of the fingerbowl.
Brooke Gunning, Molly O'Donovan, 2000
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The
Halcyon Luminary, and Theological Repository
FOR THE HALCYON LUMINARY. TO CONTENT. Halcyon nymph, with placid
smile, Tranquil breast and heavenly eye '. Bless mc, sweet Content, a while, To
my rural cottage fly. Gaunt Ambition ne'er can vex thee, Safe within my humble
cell ...
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Simplicity: (
Halcyon Days)
A recalcitrant nun disappears from her cloister and, with the aid of her neurotic Archangel, shows up at the home of a dysfunctional family, thus changing their lives forever.
Based on the true story of the quiz show scandal of the 1950s, fantasy and reality blend to tell the story of television's loss of innocence and the high cost of fame.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HALCYON»
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halcyon is used in the context of the following news items.
Bli Bli is taking off with new multi-million developments
BIG PLANS: Chris Carley of Halcyon, Roz White of IGA and developer Robert Flipp at IGA in Bli Bli to discuss further development. «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 15»
Tour de France, Tour de life: On the road at the world's greatest …
... of us, former gridiron teammates and other jocks who played on a few of the Brighton teams during those halcyon days of the mid 1970s. «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
Is This President Obama's Prison Reform Moment?
... indelible, toupeed mess and Congress' annual summer vacation fast-approaching, Obama's presidency is quickly entering its halcyon days. «Pacific Standard, Jul 15»
A heritage of hate: History of Lee Holiday proves Nate Bell was right
Let's return to those halcyon days when the legislature passed the bill creating a Lee state holiday and it was signed into law by Gov. Ben T. «Arkansas Times, Jul 15»
Armadale Capital Plc UK Regulatory Announcement: Placing to …
Halcyon Corporate Pty Ltd (“Halcyon”), a company of which Justin Lewis is a director and has an indirect interest in 50 per cent. of its shares, ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
Media Timeout: Baseball a blessed distraction in 2015
But those who follow the Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins or Chicago's Cubs or White Sox, this conglomeration equates to halcyon days. «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
It's been quite a journey to Premier League for Bournemouth
In some ways, the rapidity of that rise mirrors the halcyon era Howe has overseen at his beloved club. “Certainly the profile of the league is ... «The Delaware County Daily Times, Jul 15»
The India Connection: Three Columbus entrepreneurs with Indian …
Viddam worked for AT&T Bell Labs in Columbus for over a decade. In 1992 he founded Dublin-based Halcyon Technology Solutions, an IT consulting firm which ... «Columbus CEO, Jul 15»
Irish playwright offers hope, honors women of 1940s and 1950s …
If Deirdre Kinahan were in Massachusetts for Chester Theatre Company's New England premiere of her play, Halcyon Days, she would tell the ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
Halcyon Asset Mgt UK Regulatory Announcement: Form 8.3 …
(a) Full name of discloser: Halcyon Offshore Asset Management LLC, Halcyon Long Term Strategies LP, Halcyon Liquid Strategies IC ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
