In 1831 a 22-year-old naturalist named Charles Darwin stepped aboard the HMS Beagle as a traveling companion of an equally youthful sea captain called Robert FitzRoy. The Beagle’s round-the-world surv
Kinsei High School is famous for its academic excellence. It is infamous for its 90% gay or bi student population. Kunihisa Imaizumi is a cute, homo-phobic freshman surrounded by a sea of aggressive,
In January 2002, a young orca (or killer whale) was spotted lost in the Pacific Northwest waters of Puget Sound. Dubbed "Springer," the sea mammal became the focus of a capture and relocation operatio
When Nicholas Snow bought Billingsgate Island in the 1640s, he could not imagine where it would be today. Generations lived there and built homes, wharves, a school, and a lighthouse. By 1922, the sea
Top That Publishing brings you Ocean Wonders, a sparkling slide novelty book perfect for children aged 3+.Each page in this board book slides out to reveal a brightly illustrated sea creature with spa
Sweeping across centuries and into the Aleutian Islands of Alaska's Bering Sea, And She Was begins with a decision and a broken taboo when three starving Aleut mothers decide to take their fate into
A third volume of the Civil War naval series is set against a backdrop of one of the conflict's most historic military engagements on the sea, during which engineer Hubbard compromises his integrity t
A pirate at heart, unlikely heroine Jacky Faber returns to the sea in a truly swashbuckling tale filled with good humor, wit, and courage.After leaving the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls in Bos
The regions that compose the current state of Israel and the emerging state of Palestine have yielded a wealth of fascinating archaeological evidence, from the Dead Sea Scrolls found in a cave in 194
According to eyewitnesses, in 1893, a 150-foot sea monster arose from Black Fish Bay in Washington State, spewing water that looked like blue fire and filling the air with a horrible noise. Organized
A rhythmic blend of language and myth, this collection creates a poetic atlas of cultures as it documents the centuries-long, open-sea migrations from Africa to the Caribbean to the Florida coast. The
Told from the viewpoint of a European colonial trader who has moved to a South Sea island, this novella critiques the colonialism and economic imperialism of the 19th century. The story builds from th
Under the Tuscan Sun meets the wide-open sea . . . An Embarrassment of Mangoes is a delicious chronicle of leaving the type-A lifestyle behind -- and discovering the seductive secrets of life in the C
All over the world countries struggle with water stress. Problems vary from water scarcity and a degrading water quality, to floods and a rising sea level due to climate change. The European Union ado
THE WAR BENEATH THE WAVESFor the World War II submariner, every day was a life-or-death trial: going to sea for months at a time; existing in dank, claustrophobic conditions; enduring long stretches
Sixteen full-page drawings depict the noble, mythical beast ridden by a fairy princess, embraced by an enormous sea creature, at rest on the grounds of a medieval castle, soaring above the clouds, and
A home by the lake or sea, a refuge by the water's edge, is the romantic dream of almost every homeowner. But the technical and aesthetic challenges of waterside construction place unique demands on
Offers a look at the evolution of man through an examination of our relatives of the past from both land and sea, enhanced with colorful illustrations, a timeline, glossary, and more. 20,000 first pri
Following the pirate scourge of the early 18th century, many sea captains took to privateering as a means of making money. A form of nationally sponsored piracy, it reached its peak during the America
In this tragic masterpiece portraying the inner anguish of a tormented artist who burns with unrequited love, the Russian playwright uses the death of a sea gull to symbolize the ruined hopes and drea
Few know Morgan Drake's true name—but many fear the Sea Wolf, the scourge of the ocean, a fearless pirate who frees impressed American sailors from British vessels. Now a beautiful reporter is willing
In an overview of naval campaigns from 1939 to 1945, a military historian explains how sea power changed the course of World War II, depicts pivotal battles, and analyzes each nation's naval tactics a
Robert Stafford of Cumberland Island offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of a nineteenth-century planter on one of Georgia's Sea Islands. Born poor, Robert Stafford (1790-1877) became the le
Captain Jack Aubrey sets sail for the South China Sea with a new lease on life. Following his dismissal from the Royal Navy (a false accusation), he has earned reinstatement through his daring exploi
A century ago, a gentle blind girl walked the cliffs of Paradise Point. Then the children came -- taunting, teasing -- until she lost her footing and fell, shrieking her rage to the drowning sea... No
What it was really like. Panic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew.
Structural Existential Analysis (SEA) is a qualitative research method, which uses an existential-phenomenological framework that has been developed through decades of therapeutic and research practic
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is a regulatory requirement for development across Europe, North America, Australasia and elsewhere, yet understanding the legal aspects is challenging. This c
Crevice corrosion in chloride-containing environments, particularly sea water, poses a serious threat to the integrity of stainless steels and has been responsible for many failures.
Provides a complete and colorful guide to sea gulls, giving young readers an opportunity to learn all about these commonly seen scavenger birds of North America.
Animation doesn’t come with instructions; Rowland B. Wilson demanded guidelines. Trade Secrets offers a never before published peek into the personal journals of Rowland B. Wilson (1930-2005), a legen
Control of electric drives requires transforming to dq-frame from a-b-c phase-domain. Most research literature and textbooks in this field treat dq-axis transformation of a-b-c phase quantities on a p
A brand-new look for Lucy B. Parker!Lucy B. Parker has a problem. Actually, she has a LOT of problems--specifically, everyone else's problems. Lucy's not really quite sure how all of that happened, co
