A tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland; things get dangerous when Viking ships approach.
Landscapes are frequently seen as fragments of natural habitat surrounded by a 'sea' of agriculture. But recent ecological theory shows that the nature of these fragments is not nearly as important fo
A mysterious terrorist known as the Sea Hawk has deployed underwater mines to disrupt cargo operations around the world and create political and economic chaos. The Trident Force plunges in, but even
Explains what mammals are and how they differ from other animals, with an overview of the life cycle of a variety of mammals, including pouched mammals, sea mammals, flying mammals, and humans.
After escaping from the Sea of Trolls, the apprentice bard Jack plunges into a new series of adventures, traveling underground to Elfland and uncovering the truth about his little sister Lucy. Include
An epic study of an emblematic American region by one of our most celebrated writersIt sprawls across a stinking artificial sea, across the deserts, date groves, and labor camps of southeastern Califo
Jean Rhys (1890-1979) is best known for her 1966 novel Wide Sargasso Sea. A prequel to Jane Eyre, Rhys's revolutionary work reimagined the story of Bertha Rochester--the misunderstood "madwoman i
Since the 19th century, Filipinos have immigrated to the Puget Sound region, which contains a deep inland sea once surrounded by forests and waters teeming with salmon. Seattle was the closest mainlan
Every Alaskan king crab season, brothers Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand risk their lives and seek their fortunes upon the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea. Sons of a hard-bitten, highly successful
Since ratification of the First Amendment in the late eighteenth century, there has been a sea change in American life. When the amendment was ratified, individuals were almost completely free of unwa
Somebody’s got to save the known Universe. Again.Art Mumby, his mostly irritating younger sister, Myrtle, and their mother have been invited to take a vacation at Starcoss, the finest sea-bathing reso
To the average office-dweller, marine scientists seem to have the good life: cruising at sea for weeks at a time, swimming in warm coastal waters, living in tropical paradises. Butocean scienti
In South Sea Tales Stevenson shows himself to be a virtuoso of narrative styles. But beyond their generic diversity the stories are linked by their concern with representing the multiracial society o
Is this sequel to Patricia Santana's critically acclaimed Motorcycle Ride on the Sea of Tranquility, we find Yolanda Sahagun now living in the university dorms when a series of traumatic events forces
Presents an introduction to the deep regions of oceans around the world, covering a history of their exploration, the kinds of devices used to investigate them, the structures of different sea levels,
Presents an introduction to the deep regions of oceans around the world, covering a history of their exploration, the kinds of devices used to investigate them, the structures of different sea levels,
Climate change brings about a new set of major economic risks arising from changing weather patterns, extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Most at risk are developing countries who, despite c
More than 300 fun-to-do favorites: crosswords, mazes, hidden pictures and more! Includes:? The Little Alphabet Follow-the-Dots Book? Nature Activity Book? ABC Crosswords? Sea Life Mazes? Easy Search-a
Is there any tale more thrilling than a shipwreck? Disaster at sea is an ever-present peril, inspiring ancient legends, great works of fiction, and countless yarns of deadly typhoons, vessels consumed
Jules Verne, celebrated French author of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, wrote over 60 novels collected in the popular series "Voyages Extraordinaires." A handfu
Despite the increasing interest in the Italian travel books of D. H. Lawrence (Twilight in Italy--1916, Sea and Sardinia--1921, and Etruscan Places--1927) and a corresponding increase in the applicati
In 1923--just 20 years after the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk--a Naval Reserve aviation training program was established at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Originally, sea planes and
This is a reflective and beautifully put-together anthology of poems to stimulate the emotions, whether evoking the comforting silence of true friendship, the thrill of sea tempests in the night, the
How senior leaders can re-connect to the emerging leaders hidden in their organizations A sea change has taken place throughout the culture of leadership; today’s emerging leaders are "opting out" of
*注意：此書為POD (Print on Demond)少量印製The hardships of life at sea and the realities of distant cities provide young Redburn with a startling introduction to the world
Is there any tale more thrilling than a shipwreck? Disaster at sea is an ever-present peril, inspiring ancient legends, great works of fiction, and countless yarns of deadly typhoons, vessels consumed
Is there anything cuter than a baby animal? Here, wee ones of the Northwest animal world - including wolves, foxes, sea otters, cougars, and crows - are portrayed in stunning images from world-renow
In 1741, an enterprising Dutch sea captain transported a young, female Indian rhinoceros from Assam to Europe where she was displayed before everyone from peasants to princes. In an age before railway
Love poetry includes, yes, descriptions of the beloved. And images of a fantastic idyll complete with falling stars, the sound of the sea, and beautiful countryside. In the hands of Surrealists, thou
From the series Life in the Sea, The Continental Shelf is a fascinating examination of the physical features and biology of the marine environments that surround each of the world's landmasses.This st
In 1778, Connecticut sea captain Gideon Olmstead overcame his British captors, taking their sloop, Active , as a prize of war. Conflict ensued when the state of Pennsylvania also claimed the ship. Th
Introduces ten courageous explorers who, in their own ways, played a significant part in exploring and opening up the American West, including sea navigator Robert Gray, James Bridger, and John C. Fre
South of Savannah, along the picturesque and historic coastline of Georgia, lies a group of barrier islands known as the Golden Isles. This collection of coastal sea islands has attracted people—Nativ
Historians, classicists, and archaeologists examine such topics as fish as a source of food in antiquity; the technology and productivity of ancient sea fishing; fishery in the life of the nomadic pop
Shana Abe has entranced countless readers with her passion-filled novels of adventure, intrigue, and romance. Now the author of The Secret Swan delivers a gift from the sea: three hauntingly beautiful
The Scythian Neapolis is the `largest and most investigated barbarian fortress of the northern Black Sea region', lying on a high plateau in the Crimean mountains. This study presents the historical e
Qualitative Data is meant for the novice researcher who needs guidance on what specifically to do when faced with a sea of information. It takes readers through the qualitative research process, begin
The Sea Priestess is the highly acclaimed novel in which Dion Fortune introduces her most powerful fictional character, Vivien Le Fay Morgan- a practicing initiate of the Hermetic Path. Vivien has the
When Computers Went to Sea explores the history of the United States Navy's secret development of code-breaking computers and their adaptation to solve a critical fleet radar data handling problem in
Around 330 b.c., a remarkable adventurer named Pytheas set out from the Greek colony of Massalia (now Marseille) on the Mediterranean Sea to explore the fabled, terrifying lands of northern Europe. Re
