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Island (other)
An island is a land mass entirely surrounded by water. Island(s) may also refer to: Places * Any of various islands around the world, see the list of islands * Iceland (, ), a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean * Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland, an electoral ward in the United Kingdom * Island, Kentucky, a city in the United States * Island, Yonne, a commune of the Yonne ''département'' in France * Island County, Washington, United States * Islands (barony), a barony in County Clare, Ireland * Islands (regional unit), a division of Attica, Greece Books and publications Fiction * ''Island'' (Huxley novel), 1962, by Aldous Huxley * ''The Island'' (Benchley novel), 1979, by Peter Benchley * ''Island'' (Laymon novel), 1991, by Richard Laymon * ''Island'' (novel series), 2000–2006, by Gordon Korman * ''Island'' (Rogers novel), 1999, by Jane Rogers * ''Island'' (short story collection), 2000, by Alistair MacLeod * ''The Island'' (Hislop novel), 2005, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island
An island or isle is a piece of land, distinct from a continent, completely surrounded by water. There are continental islands, which were formed by being split from a continent by plate tectonics, and oceanic islands, which have never been part of a continent. Oceanic islands can be formed from volcano, volcanic activity, grow into atolls from coral reefs, and form from sediment along shorelines, creating barrier islands. River islands can also form from sediment and debris in rivers. Artificial islands are those made by humans, including small rocky outcroppings built out of lagoons and large-scale land reclamation projects used for development. Islands are host to diverse plant and animal life. Oceanic islands have the sea as a natural barrier to the introduction of new species, causing the species that do reach the island to evolve in isolation. Continental islands share animal and plant life with the continent they split from. Depending on how long ago the continental is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Perry (author)
Thomas Perry (born 1947) is an American mystery and thriller novelist. He received a 1983 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel for ''The Butcher's Boy''. Writings Perry's work has covered a variety of fictional suspense starting with ''The Butcher's Boy'', which received a 1983 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel, followed by ''Metzger's Dog'', ''Big Fish'', ''Island'', and ''Sleeping Dogs''. He then launched the critically acclaimed Jane Whitefield (novel series), Jane Whitefield series: ''Vanishing Act'' (chosen as one of the "100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association), ''Dance for the Dead'', ''Shadow Woman'', ''The Face Changers'', ''Blood Money'', ''Runner'', and ''Poison Flower''. Perry developed a non-series list of mysteries with ''Death Benefits'', ''Pursuit'' (which won a Gumshoe Award in 2002), ''Dead Aim'', ''Night Life'', '' Fidelity'', and ''Strip''. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islands (Ash Album)
''Islands'' is the seventh studio album by Northern Irish rock band Ash. It was released on 18 May 2018, through Infectious Music and BMG. Following the touring cycle for their previous album '' Kablammo!'' (2015), frontman Tim Wheeler was going through a break-up, and travelled around the world in attempt to isolate himself. While traveling, he wrote multiple songs in each location. Ash reconvened and began recording their next album at Atom Heart Studios in New York City, with Wheeler acting as the main producer. Described as a power pop album, ''Islands'' drew comparison to the Beach Boys, the Ramones, and the Undertones. "Buzzkill" was released as the lead single in February 2018, followed by the second and third singles "Annabel" and "Confessions in the Pool" in April and May, respectively. In the first few months of the album's release, the band appeared at a few festivals, toured the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. They performed at two festival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bear's Den (band)
Bear's Den are a British alternative country and indie folk band from London, formed in 2011 and consisting of Andrew Davie (lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar) and Kevin Jones (vocals, drums, bass, guitar). Joey Haynes (vocals, banjo, guitar) left in early 2016. Since their 2016/2017 tour of Europe and North America, Haynes has been replaced by Dutch artist Christof van der Ven, not as an official member but as a session musician. Bear's Den have released five studio albums: ''Islands'' (2014), ''Red Earth & Pouring Rain'' (2016), ''So That You Might Hear Me'' (2019), ''Fragments'' (2020), and '' Blue Hours '' (2022). ''Islands'' peaked at number 49 on the UK Albums Chart. They have also issued seven EPs and numerous singles. The band has been nominated for several music awards throughout their career, with "Above the Clouds of Pompeii" earning them a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically, in 2015. They received two nominations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island (HÖH And Current 93 Album)
''Island'' is a studio album by HÖH and Current 93, released in November 1991 through Durtro. It differs from much of Current 93's output due to its prominent use of synthesizers and ambient music. Some of the compositions also appear on HÖH's soundtrack for the film '' Children of Nature''. The CD release of ''Island'' includes humorous bonus tracks. Background In the late 1980s, David Tibet of the British band Current 93 considered moving permanently to Iceland. He knew Icelanders such as Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson, leader of the Icelandic neopagan organisation Ásatrúarfélagið, and the composer HÖH, full name Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, who also was active in Ásatrúarfélagið and eventually became its leader in 2003. Although Tibet never moved to the country, he made a number of visits, released an album with Sveinbjörn's ''rímur'' singing titled ''Edda'' and collaborated with HÖH over several years. Among his works with HÖH are the 1987 spoof album ''The Aryan Aquari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island (G-Side Album)
''Island'' (stylized as ''iSLAND'') is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo G-Side. It was released by Slow Motion Soundz on November 11, 2011. Critical reception Evan Rytlewski of ''The A.V. Club'' gave the album a grade of B+, writing, "There are hundreds of rappers dwelling on the same themes of hustle and determination as Yung Clova and ST 2 Lettaz, including some that do so with nimbler flows and sharper wordplay, but there are few that match the duo's personality and conviction." Tom Breihan of ''Stereogum ''Stereogum'' is a daily Internet publication that focuses on music news, reviews, interviews, and commentary. The site was created in January 2002 by Scott Lapatine. ''Stereogum'' was one of the first MP3 blogs and has received several awar ...'' commented that "Production team Block Beattaz has made another zoned-out polyglot music tapestry for them, sampling stuff like Joy Orbison and Tame Impala but grounding it in classic Southern rap thump." Track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island (David Arkenstone Album)
''Island'' is an instrumental album by David Arkenstone with Andrew White, released in 1989. It is a departure from Arkenstone's mostly electronic debut album '' Valley in the Clouds''. Track listing #"Nantucket" – 3:14 #"Ballet" – 4:08 #"The Island Road" – 3:28 #"Desert Ride" – 4:10 #"Along the Shoreline" – 3:26 #"Caravan" – 3:46 #"Hindu Holiday" – 4:05 #"Passage" – 4:44 #"Nullarbor" – 4:32 #"The Palace" – 4:32 #"Carnation Lily Lily Rose" – 4:46 * Tracks 2, 3, 6, 8, and 10 composed by David Arkenstone. Tracks 1, 4, 7, and 9 composed by David Arkenstone and Andrew White. Tracks 5 and 11 composed by Andrew White. ;Notes * "The Island Road" and "Caravan" is most well-known around the web as being one of the background tracks used in the "Chuck E. Cheese's University" training videotapes from 1991. Personnel * David Arkenstone – keyboards,Korg M1, grand piano, guitar, flute, pennywhistle * Andrew White – acoustic guitar, bass on "Along the Shoreline," k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island (Bob Brookmeyer And Kenny Wheeler Album)
''Island'' is a studio album by Canadian musician Kenny Wheeler and trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, recorded in 2002 and released on Artist House Records in 2003. accessed January 10, 2018 Reception The review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars stating: "the quintet creates a series of expansive yet pastoral jazz settings for the exploration at the margins without the edges. Make no mistake; aesthetically this is 'beautiful' and deeply moving music. The level of composition here is the highest, and the articulation of these tonal and harmonic architectures is flawless ... That this music is played with such grace, elegance, and aplomb makes it a gift to be cherish ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Island Records (other)
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Island Records may refer to the following music industry record labels: *Island Records founded in Jamaica in 1959, and its subsidiary labels: **Island Records Australia ** Island Masters ** Island Reggae Greats ** Island Blue Records *The Island Def Jam Music Group, the name of the Island Records group after its merger with Def Jam Music See also *Island (other) *List of former Island Records artists This is a list of artists that once recorded for Island Records or one of its associated labels. __NOTOC__ Current A * Adrian Eagle * Alice Skye * The Amazons (band), The Amazons * Angèle (singer), Angèle * Anitta (singer), Anitta * Anna Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islands (band)
Islands is a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec. The group was founded in 2005 by Nicholas Thorburn and Jamie Thompson, shortly after the breakup of The Unicorns, of which both were members. Their current lineup includes Thorburn, often known by his stage name Nick Diamonds, along with brothers Evan Gordon and Geordie Gordon, and Adam Halferty. The band has released 10 studio albums, with their 10th album, ''What Occurs'', released on June 21, 2024. History Formation and ''Return to the Sea'' (2005–2006) Following the abrupt breakup of The Unicorns in 2004, members Nicholas Thorburn and Jamie Thompson simultaneously formed Islands and hip-hop group Th' Corn Gangg, and recorded Islands' debut album, '' Return to the Sea'', during 2005. The album was recorded at Breakglass Studio and Thompson's bedroom in Montreal, Canada, and was produced by audio engineer/record producer Mark Lawson. ''Return to the Sea'' was re-mastered in England for the European vers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyprus In The Eurovision Song Contest
Cyprus has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 41 times since making its debut in . The Cypriot participating broadcaster in the contest is the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). Its first entry was "Monika" performed by the group Island, who finished sixth. The country's best result is a second-place finish with "" by Eleni Foureira in . Cyprus holds the record for having competed in the greatest number of editions of the contest without a single win. Between and , Cyprus failed to qualify from the semi-final round six times, before withdrawing in . On 14 July 2014, CyBC officially confirmed its return to the contest for , with the country then qualifying for the final every year since, a streak that lasted until its non-qualification in . Cyprus once again returned to the final in and but again failed to qualify in 2025. History The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) is a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and thus is eligible to par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonnier Corporation
Bonnier LLC (formerly Bonnier Corporation) is an American "outdoor adventure" company that originally operated numerous U.S.-based media brands but struggled in the magazine publishing industry, leading to the decline or closure of several well-known titles. Formed in 2007 after Bonnier Group's acquisition of publishing assets from Time, today it operates events within the vertical of outdoor recreation. History The company was formed in March 2007 as the U.S. subsidiary of Bonnier Group, after it acquired the 18 magazines of the Time Warner divisions Time4 Media (owner of publications such as '' Transworld Skateboarding'') and The Parenting Group (owner of publications such as ''Parenting'') for $200 million, and combined them with its 50% stake in World Publications. In June 2009 Hachette Filipacchi sold ''American Photo, Boating,'' '' Flying,'' '' Sound & Vision,'' and '' Popular Photography'' to Bonnier. In April 2013, Bonnier sold its skiing publications, including ''Sk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
