ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PACIFIC
From Old French pacifique, from Latin pācificus, from pāx peace + facere to make.
2 QUOTES WITH «PACIFIC»
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pacific.
We decry violence all the time in this country, but look at our history. We were born in a violent revolution, and we've been in wars ever since. We're not a pacific people.
I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific means will come through the force of public opinion, which controls nations and peoples.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PACIFIC»
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pacific in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
pacific and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pacific Island Legends: Tales from Micronesia, Melanesia, ...
Collects forty-three historical or traditional stories from the Pacific Islands, including creation myths and stories of gods, heroes, and ordinary people.
Bo Flood, Beret E. Strong, William Flood, 1999
This edition also includes John Steinbeck's Foreword to the 1948 edition. "John Steinbeck himself wrote the Foreword to the revised edition for Ricketts and his co-author Jack Calvin.
Edward Flanders Ricketts, David W. Phillips, 1985
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A Voyage to the
Pacific Ocean
Narrative of the famous voyage of Captain James Cook and his collegues Clerke, Gore and King in the years 1776 to 1780 around the world on board of the "Resolution" and "Discovery." Volume 3 of 3.
James Cook, James King, 2009
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Traditional Trees of
Pacific Islands: Their Culture, ...
Such a person might ask questions like, Where will they grow? How do I grow them? Are they good to eat? How are they used? What are their names? These questions and more are answered here."--Préf.
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Pacific Nations and Territories: The Islands of Micronesia, ...
Offers information on all the island groups of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia, covering geography, geology, migration, history, climate, and pre-contact lifestyles.
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The Prehistoric Exploration and Colonisation of the
Pacific
This book, now in paperback, represents a major advance in knowledge of the settlement of the Pacific. Geoffrey Irwin uses an innovative model to establish a detailed theory of prehistoric navigation.
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Pacific Languages: An Introduction
In addition to describing the structure of Pacific languages, this volume places them in their historical and geographical context, discusses the linguistic evidence for the settlement of the Pacific, and speculates on the reason for the ...
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A History of the
Pacific Islands
"Dr. Campbell's awareness of the importance of the active roles which Pacific islanders played in the shaping of the histories of their own countries is evident throughout: he has examined, whenever he could, historical events and processes ...
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Pacific Diaspora: Island Peoples in the United States and ...
The contributors to this volume of articles and essays compiled by the Pacific Islander Americans Research Project hope to rectify this oversight.
Paul R. Spickard, Joanne L. Rondilla, Debbie Hippolite Wright, 2002
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Pacific Worlds: A History of Seas, Peoples, and Cultures
Essential single-volume history of the Pacific region and the global interactions which define it.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PACIFIC»
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pacific is used in the context of the following news items.
Pacific Grove 'Champions': Special-needs players have day in the sun
Lillian “Lilly” Rodriguez, 7, runs home beside Bella Green, 11, during an exhibition game for special-needs children participating in Pacific ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
Tropical Storm Halola weakening in Pacific
Tropical Storm Halola, which formed south of Hawaii on July 10, traveled across the Pacific and is expected to bring gusty winds and rain to ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Jul 15»
Blankenship fire closing part of Pacific Crest Trail
A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington state will be closed starting Saturday because of a small wildfire in the Agnes Creek area. «KXLY Spokane, Jul 15»
Colorado governor supports Jordan Cove, Pacific Connector
COOS BAY — Colorado's governor wants the Jordan Cove Energy Project and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline to move forward. «Coos Bay World, Jul 15»
Spradlin Rock Hawks fall in Pacific Northwest regional title game, 11 …
CALGARY, Alberta, Canada — One out away from winning the Pacific Northwest Regional pennant, the Spradlin Rock Hawks couldn't find the ... «Grays Harbor Daily World, Jul 15»
Small plane crashes in Tokyo; 3 dead, 3 survive
The plane was flying to Izu Oshima Island, about 60 miles south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, according to NHK. Police are investigating the ... «Stars and Stripes, Jul 15»
The race to a risky Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
The largest hurdle for the 12-member Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement — the US president's ability to get Trade Promotion Authority, ... «East Asia Forum, Jul 15»
BWW Reviews: SOUTH PACIFIC at Utah Shakespeare Festival
Of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classics, "South Pacific" is the duo's most topical work. The topic was controversial when the musical ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
Pacific Northwest Battles Whooping Cough
July 25, 2015 As of July 14, 2015, whooping cough cases in Clark County, Washington have increased eleven-fold,. «The Disease Daily, Jul 15»
Board Classes Announced: Pacific Paddle Games
What we do have is the Pacific Paddle Games, to be held at Doheny State Park on October 10 and 11. And what we're doing is simplifying. «SUP Magazine, Jul 15»
