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
Stay in a B&B at the foot of Mount Etna, a 16th-century monastery on the Italian Lakes, a medieval hamlet in Le Marche - there’s even an entire village in Tuscany. Find plenty to do and learn too;
Letters Home From a Fallen Hero is the riveting account of a son's path to discovery of a fallen hero - the father he never knew.On the day B-25 pilot Lt. Roger Jamison learned his son Roger Jr. was b
A le dijo a B, y B le dijo a C, --Nos vemos en la copa del cocotero-- So begins the lively alphabet rhyme that children and their parents will love to recite. Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault's rhy
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!
Agnes Martin's Night Sea (1963) is a large canvas of hand-drawn rectangular grids painted in luminous blue and gold. In this illustrated study, Suzanne Hudson presents th
'Eclectic collection of disaster at sea stories - brilliantly written - gripping and entertaining' Lindsay Eaton, goodreads.com 'ROB MUNDLE IS A MASTER OF THE MARITIME NARRATIVE' Sunday Age This be
A sense of urgency informs “Theater Ballistic Missile Defense from the Sea: Issues for the Maritime Component Commander.” Theater ballistic missiles armed with chemical, biological, or nuclear Weapo
Where Mountains Meet the Sea commemorates the 125th anniversary of the District of North Vancouver's incorporation as a municipality. Combining hundreds of illustrations with the personal accounts of
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts of battles like Pearl Harbor, Midway, Coral Sea, and more.*Profiles the different nations' naval forces and strategies*Includes online resources and a bibliography
A new cover edition of this hilarious, fantastical young fiction book from Eva Ibbotson, award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea. Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize.
Economic Theory and the Ancient Mediterranean presents a comprehensive introduction to the application of contemporary economic theory to the ancient societies of the Mediterranean Sea from the period
The Limits of Maritime Jurisdiction brings together a renowned group of oceans scholars and practitioners to explore key contemporary law of the sea challenges facing the international community.
This volume covers a broad range of altimetry applications, including marine gravity and geoid, sea level change, ocean tide modeling, ocean circulations, marine plate tectonics, mesoscale eddies and
Climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized as complementary part to climate change mitigation. Climate change affects sea level, the extent of flood prone areas and precipitation patterns a
A sharp, informed and thoroughly practical guide to contemporary and developing issues relating to sea pollution, prepared by leading academics and practitioners with everyday hands-on experience. Pol
Landlubbers use a remarkable number of terms and expressions that originated at sea. This readable dictionary of maritime vernacular explains the meanings behind "catspaw," "kick the bucket," "palaver
Seven interviews with leading climate scientists cover both fundamental research (climate modeling, global warming, sea level change, melting of the ice caps, natural hazards) and impact assessment (a
This reference work for international maritime law practitioners, a report of the International Law Association, American Branch Law of the Sea Committee, provides legal definitions with commentary an
During the past few decades, deep-sea research benefited greatly from a number of newly developed, highly sophisticated exploration techniques and comprehensive datasets, thanks to the immense industr
This extraordinary book is a landmark in lighthouse literature. Profusely illustrated with dramatic photographs taken by world-renowned master photographer Gerald Hoberman from the land, the sea and
David Flusser was a very prolific scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and his contributions to Scrolls research, apocalypticism, and apocalyptic literature are inestimable. With this English translation
Lonely Planet Knows France. Idyllic countryside rides along tranquil canals, dramatic coastal routes atop rugged sea cliffs, demanding alpine climbs - France offers a wealth of great cycling experien
Hojte (Danish National Research Foundation's Center for Black Sea Studies, U. of Aarhus, Denmark) presents 20 papers from a conference reviewing current knowledge concerning Mithridates VI, also known
DeWeaver (U. of Wisconsin-Madison), Bitz (U. of Washington, Seattle), and Trembly (McGill U., Montreal) present a collection of papers addressing several questions surrounding Arctic sea ice decline.
Represents a long-overdue effort to discern the future direction of sea power in Asia and to determine how the United States should respond to this striking development.
Groundbreaking and comprizing articles by expert contributors, this volume provides a comprehensive treatment of VLFSs and their relationship with the sea, marine habitats, the pollution of costal wat
For environmentally critical times, Courage for the Earth is a centennial appreciation of Rachel Carson's brave life and transformative writingRachel Carson’s lyrical, popular books about the sea, inc
Prince Edward Island, the smallest of Canada's provinces, is a growing destination for canoeists and recreational and sea kayakers. PEI's bucolic setting, charming towns, varied wildlife, friendly peo
From the depths of man's imagination comes a mesmerizing menagerie of fantastic beasts — griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, dragons, mermaids, and other fabulous creatures of land, sea, and air.
ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPA group of men set sail to solve the mystery of a sea monster in this amazing underwater adventure.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:
The threat of technological nihilism in a sea of moral turmoil emboldens Matthews to challenge much Heideggerian thought, especially regarding positive determinations issuing from the use of ontologic
Navigate A Sea of Financial ComplexityDue to the intricacies of contemporary business transactions, the numerous standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and the vast varie
Periplatform slope sediments from the Bahamas serve as an example for a small-scale sedimentologic record of environmental changes. Carbonate platforms react sensitively to sea-level fluctuations. The
Sixteen dramatic images, including the clown anemone fish, sea horses, brown pelicans, Atlantic lobster, common dolphins, humpback whales, a magnificent sailfish, blue crab, and 8 other designs — all
"Origins of Sea Terms" differs from existing glossaries and dictionaries. It emphasizes word roots and earliest meanings, making it an indispensable companion to standard maritime dictionaries. The a
