In the spring of 1977, Frank Stilwell launched Vingila, 17 tons of welded-together 11-mm steel plates, in Durban harbor. An electrician by trade, Frank’s experience of sailing amounted to not very muc
Imagine you are a polar bear.Your coat is thick. Your teeth are sharp. Your front paws are paddles, your back paws are rudders, and you can swim for miles.Your home has always been the sea and the ice
A New York Times Book Review’s Editors’ Choice "Ismail Kadare's readers are astonished every year when the Nobel committee overlooks him. . . . A Girl in Exile, published in Albanian in 2009, may rek
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and
Set in the early nineteenth century, Rough Passage to London follows Ely, a young farm boy who escapes his troublesome home in Connecticut and becomes a cabin boy on a square-rigged ship headed for Lo
Kenneth Lonergan’s Oscar-winning screenplay for the critically-acclaimed film Manchester by the Sea is a staggering achievement and an emotionally devastating meditation on grief. Lee Chandler is a br
A new moving novel of three men, each searching for something they have lost, from the award-winning and Man Booker nominated author Donal Ryan.For Farouk, family is all. He has protected his wife and
New in Paperback: The harrowing adventure-at-sea memoir ("Terrific."-Daniel James Brown) recounting the 2013 search-and-rescue mission for lost Montauk fisherman John Aldridge.5:14 a.m.I am floating i
In this fast-paced and rollicking book, author Maxwell Taylor Kennedy takes readers on a wild ride as he relates the harrowing voyage to deliver his boat, Valkyrien, a 90-foot dilapidated wooden schoo
A startling, moving magic realist debutAlmost immediately upon Julie Bird’s return to the small port town where she was raised, everyday life is turned upside down. Julie’s Gulf War vet fa
Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up t
On April 15, 1912, three women climbed into Lifeboat 21 and watched in horror as the Titanic sank into the icy depths. They were strangers then…Con artist Charlotte Digby lied her way through Lo
'An engrossing, unpredictable, beautifully crafted novel' RODDY DOYLE Farouk’s country has been torn apart by war. Lampy’s heart has been laid waste by Chloe. John’s past torments him as he nears his
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Running away may be the bravest thing she's ever done ... All Meg has ever wanted to do is travel-as far away and as often as possible. But when an unsettling accident grounds her, the globetrotti
An astonishing fiction debut from a UC Irvine MFA graduate and recent contributor to The New Yorker.Bewitching and playful, with its feet only slightly tethered to the world we know, The Sea Beast Tak
A lyrical biography of E. B. White, beloved author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, written by Barbara Herkert and illustrated by Caldecott honoree Lauren Castillo.When young Elwyn White lay in b
When Buddy the Butterflyfish takes a bite of some yucky-tasting coral, his family realizes they have to move if they’re going to be able to find anything to eat. But all they can find is seaweed
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An enchanting historical fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Thanhha Lai's Newbery Honor-winningInside Out and Back Again No one comes to the Second World on purpose. The doorway between worlds
It is 1981. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a fishing boat overloaded with 60 Vietnamese refugees drifts. The motor has failed; the hull is leaking; the drinking water is nearly gone. This is the
What if the Islamic State captured the most valuable hostage in history?“The president of the United States . . . is missing.” With these words, New York Times journalist J. B. Collins, report-ing fro
“A love letter to the book as a physical object, a source of intellectual ardor, and a form of emotional salvation” (Salon)—and a nod toU and I, Nicholson Baker’s classic memoir about John Updike—from
Like all young men of a certain age, Harry Gilmour had his own notion of how a naval battle should be. This wasn’t it.Norway, 1940: Sub Lieutenant Harry Gilmour’s first encounter with battleship actio
A is for Acorn; B is for Bear; C is for Cloud. Celebrated paper artist Hannah Viano has created this beautiful alphabet book that will appeal to children as well as adults. The flora, fauna, and lands
Master storyteller David Almond presents a beautiful collection of short fiction, interwoven with pieces that illuminate the inspiration behind the stories.May Malone is said to have a monster in her
William IV, 'the Sailor King', is best known for his naval career and for living for twenty years with the actress Mrs Jordan, with whom he had ten children. Knight's book shows that William was prett
When Nikki works the January meet at Gulfstream Park near Miami, something about new racehorse owner, Currito Maldonista, worries her. Bad enough she’s expected to handle Maldonista’s evil-minded colt
Arguably the most influential band in history, the Beatles shaped an era and were the soundtrack of a generation. What better way to celebrate their influence than with a book that can be shared with
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Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, In a Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and li
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