Kristen Britain returns to the A"lively fantasyA" (SF Site) world of the Green Rider. A thousand years ago the armies of the Arcosian Empire, led by Mornhavon the Black, crossed the great sea and tri
A band of brothers known as the Oathsworn, committed only to each other, feared by many, rises again, setting sail on the wolf sea in search of vengeance and glory.Washed up in a hostile city, battle
When a tiny sea serpent tumbles from the bathtub faucet, a little girl finds an unexpected friend. As rainy day after rainy day passes, the two sing songs, take baths, and talk about the sea.But littl
Trapped in a loveless marriage, Ellida is consumed by her longing for the sea, by the promise of the unknown. Now Ellida must confront both the past and a desire for freedom that could destroy her.
For eight days, beginning on Saturday, February 3, 1945, the most powerful men in the world A- Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin A- met at the Black Sea Resort of Yalta, where in the most momentous co
Thirty years after the publication of the much-loved classic ‘There was an old lady who swallowed a fly’ comes ‘There was an old lady who swallowed the sea’; a fantastic prequel to the original title.
In the last days of high summer, with lightning striking blue in a black sky, the sorcerer stood on a high cliff overlooking the raging sea… Belting out his grief into the storm, Hoyt Mac Ci
Jim Hawkins discovers an old treasure map and sets out on a harrowing voyage to a faraway island, and runs into the violent sea along with many dangerous men seeking the same treasure. Written in grap
Thirty years after the publication of the much-loved classic ‘There was an old lady who swallowed a fly’ comes ‘There was an old lady who swallowed the sea’; a fantastic prequel to the original title.
In this re-imaging of The Odyssey, Ben Ehrenreich casts the ever-pining Penny as a modern-day Penelope, aswirl in a sea of hopeful ne'er-do-wells. While her lover Payne, much like Odysseus, gallivant
The history of America is largely a history of the sea. This marvelous book features a selection of more than two hundred of the finest objects from Mystic Seaport that tell the history of America and
After any harrowing struggle, it is nice to consider checking into a hotel for a rest. In fact, this might be just the break Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire could use after their wearying deep-sea
Here is a collective "biography" of the greatest ships the world has ever known. Since the time people first ventured into the oceans in their primitive boats and rafts, the sea has been a source of
After being scooped from the bottom of the sea, destined for a seafood restaurant, Wiley the crab escapes and embarks on a series of adventures that lead him to the campus of the University for People
In 1979, a small art college with 71 students opened its doors in a renovated 19th-century building in the urban heart of colonial Savannah, Georgia. One of the most historic cities on the eastern sea
Dear Reader, Unless you are a slug, a sea anemone, or mildew, you probably prefer not to be damp. You might also prefer not to read this book, in which the Baudelaire siblings encounter an unpleasant
A new classic from one of the world's most respected sailing authorsMore than 35 years ago, Hal Roth quit his job as a journalist and went sailing. Since then, he's logged more than 200,000 sea miles.
Jim Hawkins has led an ordinary life as an innkeeper's son until the day he inadvertently discovers a treasure map in a trunk belonging to an old sea captain, and thus, suddenly, his ordinary life tur
Imagine a luxury retreat center nestled in the tall forest of an island paradise where the sea laps at the beach below. Now add the most delicious food imaginable, created by a host of talented artist
Sailing beneath the ominous cloud of war between Turkey and Russia, the frigate Trojan is on her way to the Black Sea, carrying on board a mysterious passenger, a young woman whose identity must be c
A fourteen-year-old's heart-stopping sea adventure! The war of 1812 is raging and fourteen-year-old Tom Cringle has just been made a lieutenant in the British navy. He's thrilled, but also worried th
Jane McManus Storm Cazneau (1807?1878) was a complex person who died at sea the way she lived?at the center of a storm of controversy. Whether as Aaron Burr’s mistress, land speculating in Texas, behi
During the years 1861–1865, America was a nation torn apart by war. From terrible land combat to fierce battles at sea, from mothers losing sons to brothers fighting brothers, the Civil War was a conf
The tenants of 28 Barbary Lane have fled their cozy nest for adventures far afield. Mary Ann Singleton finds love at sea with a forgetful stranger, Mona Ramsey discovers her doppelgänger in a d
Living by the Rules of the Sea is a primer for people living along the nation’s coastlines, those considering moving to the coast, or those who want a greater understanding of the risks and dangers po
Living by the Rules of the Sea is a primer for people living along the nation’s coastlines, those considering moving to the coast, or those who want a greater understanding of the risks and dangers po
It is Tahiti in the 1890's and three men - an American sea captain, an English gentleman and a cockney thief - are 'on the beach'. Dispossessed and destitute, the 'trio' agree to sail a smallpox-infe
While Father takes Mother on a business trip, Nanny takes Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr to the seashore, where a couple of mishaps on the sea tell them it is time they learned how to swim. Reprint.
The tale of lives won from a cruel sea and crueller landlords. The dawning of the herring fisheries brought with it the hope of escape from the Highland Clearances, and this story paints a vivid pictu
What can the wind blow? A collection of colourful photographs show how the wind can blow a kite, boats, leaves, seeds, windmills,sand, snow and sea. The report also shows how strong wind can be destru
After their nan accidentally burns the family home down, twin brothers Patrick and Dominick move with their parents and baby sister to a small cottage by the sea. The family has spent many a happy sum
An account of three true life stories of survival, where people have to act quickly against unexpected disasters. Maps and pictures engage us in the drama of a sailor lost at sea, a man ejecting from
Hitty is a doll of great charm and character. It is indeed a privilege to publish her memoirs, which, besides being full of the most thrilling adventures on land and sea, also reveal her delightful pe
In choosing between moral alternatives -- choosing between various forms of ethical action -- we typically make calculations of the following kind: A is better than B; B is better than C; therefore A
In choosing between moral alternatives -- choosing between various forms of ethical action -- we typically make calculations of the following kind: A is better than B; B is better than C; therefore A
The hepatitis B virus causes an estimated one million deaths each year worldwide, and despite the availability of a hepatitis B vaccine, a combined lack of awareness and educational resources has turn
Majestic manatees come to life with a photographic search-and-find feature that explores the animal's anatomy, reproduction, and ocean habitat.Affectionately nicknamed sea cows, these gentle giants sp
Now in paperback: A globetrotting voyage of discovery celebrating the navigational superpowers of animals―by land, sea, and sky“Just astonishing . . . Our natural navigational capacities are no match
Mermaids Fast Asleep is a stunning and lyrical bedtime picture book that looks at how mermaids sleep in the sea by writer Robin Riding and illustrator Zoe Persico.
Stories of sailors encountering mermaids have fascinated humans for years. But do these mystical sea creatures really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourself!
