Turning to academic work after a decade at sea, Couper (Greenwich Maritime Institute, London) has spent much time conducting research in the Pacific. Here he traces the seafaring traditions the Pacifi
The Black Sea region was a demarcation area between Greek and "barbarian" societies. But this borderland saw tentative settlements of Greeks as well as trade between the cultures. Bilde and Petersen,
People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools and libraries t
Oxbow says: Mapping Doggerland documents the methodology and results of an innovative project to investigate a large area of the Southern North Sea, submerged during the last Glacial Maximum between 1
Clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of dragons, from baby dragons (hatchlings) and sea serpents to dragons of Western and Eastern originFire-breathing beasts have soared in popular
Calling on the image of the Midwest’s vanished inland sea, Susan Neville has written a compelling collection of essays that ponder writing and the "landlocked imagination." The essays range from inter
Text and photographs introduce sea horses, their physical characteristics including their length, their head that looks like a horse, the bony plates that cover their body, their fins, and their curly
Here is a captivating new introduction to the world's most fascinating caves. Caves explores every nook and cranny of these nature-made creations, including lava caves, sea caves, and glacial caves,
Octavia Octopus and her other sea-animal friends play the "how to hide from a hungry creature" game, but Octavia just can't get her ink cloud to be the correct color.
Giancarlo Pradelli's idea of photographing the Aeolian Islands arose from a deep desire to be in direct contact with the sea. Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea and Stromboli lie nort
Text and photographs introduce sea horses, their physical characteristics including their length, their head that looks like a horse, the bony plates that cover their body, their fins, and their curly
How to stay on course and achieve extraordinary performance in a sea of changeIn today's change-or-die business environment, companies that achieve the highest levels of performance are "robust organi
Everything origami enthusiasts need to create a variety of wildlife figures.? 3 great how-to books: Origami Wild Animals, Origami Sea Creatures, and Origami Birds and Insects? 30 fun projects? Hundred
In peerless fiction spanning five decades and as many continents, Louis L’Amour has proven himself the preeminent storyteller of the American experience. Whether set aboard a ship trapped in enemy sea
The award-winning author of How to Be a Domestic Goddess and Nigella Bites shares favorite warm-weather recipes including Barbecued Sea Bass, Happiness Soup, and Strawberry Meringue Layer Cake. 125,00
Make sure your seatbacks and tray tables are in their full upright and locked position for these shocking, bizarre, hilarious, and outrageous stories of airplane travel.You’re belted into a middle sea
A complete translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls reaches back two millennia to clarify ancient biblical mysteries, restore lost psalms, and fill in details about the lives of famous biblical figures
Mediterranean seafood is a topic as vast as the riches of that fabled sea itself. Written by distinguished food historian Alan Davidson (author of The Oxford Companion to Food), MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD
Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition when, after being trapped in a frozen sea for nine months, the expedition ship, the Endurance, was finally crushed and Shackleton and
In this volume three of the leading scholars in business ethics have arranged a selection of articles examining the intersection of psychology and ethics in relation to organizational concerns. In sea
One each from most of the countries and territories around the Mediterranean Sea, 20 educators explore a selected educational innovation in their country in studies they presented at the annual Selmu
Gathers recent research that provides background to the Bible and Christianity.This volume by Joseph Fitzmyer, a pioneer in the field of Dead Sea Scrolls research, collects twelve of his recent s
A literary analysis of Mark 6:45-56 (Jesus' sea-walk), viewed through the lens of fantastic fiction. The author utilizes ancient and modern fantasists, and supports theological reflection with substan
"Extraordinarily readable." --Paul D. Casdorph, author of Jackson and LeeBest remembered as the man who burned Atlanta and marched his army to the sea, cutting a swath of destruction through Georgia,
The Apocalyptic Imagination by John Collins represents a complete updating and rewriting of the original work. Especially noteworthy is the chapter on the Dead Sea Scrolls, which now takes into accou
China's long-term maritime history has been overlooked by the scholarly world, creating a misconception that the Chinese were sea- or ocean-phobic. This image has been promoted rather deliberately bec
A complete translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls reaches back two millennia to clarify ancient biblical mysteries, restore lost psalms, and fill in details about the lives of famous biblical figures
Eminent photographer Art Wolfe's images of moose, cougars, mallards, and sea lions are a wonderful visual aid for children learning to count. Wolfe draws inspiration from his home region, the Pacific
This collection of twelve original essays examines contemporary seafaring practices and the unique relationship of the islanders to the sea. The book adds a new dimension to present scholarship on the
Climate change could have a substantial economic impact, particularly on coastal states where sea level rises will be felt most strongly. Among these, the British Isles are likely to be significantly
Answering the need for board books with high quality illustrations and simple yet informative texts, this colorful book introduces young children to a variety of animals. In Sea Animals, children lea
This work contains "First Love" and "A Fire At Sea", translated by Isiah Berlin, and "Spring Torrents" translated by Leonard Schapiro. These stories record the pains and glories of youthful infatuatio
Transport back to the Age of Reptiles with 46 challenging mazes featuring such Mesozoic monsters as the long-necked Apatosaurus, the flying Archaeopteryx, and the sea-dwelling Aspidorhynchus as well a
"On a deep-blue background, the words 'blue sea' appear...and then the first of Crews's eye-filling paintings....The author and illustrator of Rain have invented another winner."--Publishers Weekly.
Joseph Conrad’s long experience as a working seaman enriched and deepened his literary gifts, making him the most brilliant and convincing writer of seafaring’s greatest age. In the three sea stories
The fascinating stories of adventurous men who sailed the South SeasSome craved power, some craved peace, others merely surrendered to fate.Sam Comstock -- A sailor crazed by the South Sea Islands and
Colorado’s Ten Mile Mining District was north of Leadville and south of Copper Mountain. Sandwiched between two mountain ranges, fully two miles above sea level, the district had a remarkable history
Recounts how a young humpback whale entered the San Francisco Bay in 1985 and swam seventy miles inland before being led back to the sea by people concerned for his welfare.
No matter what a little boy pretends to be, cowboy, general, space cadet, robot, sea monster, or race car driver, his parents only seem to think about putting him to bed
Discover the magic and mystery of the coral sea. A colourful array of creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful peek-through board book.
