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
When Turkey unexpectedly sided with Germany in World War I, Winston Churchill, as Sea Lord for the British, conceived a plan: smash through the Dardanelles, reopen the Straits to Russia, and immobiliz
In the face of extreme weather events, desertification, and a rise in sea levels, governments and communities around the world increasingly recognize that the need to mitigate and adapt to climate cha
The Dead Sea Poems, his fourth collection, culminates in a long visionary poem, 'Five Eleven Ninety Nine'. Elsewhere, questions of belief and trust, of identity and knowledge, dealt with as they occur
Throughout history, poets have felt the ancient pull of the sea, exploring the full range of mankind's nautical fears, dreams, and longings. This collection includes classics old and new, from Homer a
One of today's most respected scholars of biblical history and the Dead Sea Scrolls, James C. VanderKam here offers a superb new introduction to early Judaism.Based on the best, most recent archaeolog
Schaefer (a journalist) describes his sea voyage and his stay in Cuba, tracking down Hemingway's old haunts in and around Havana. He considers the island's literary past and its political present, and
Spanning fifty years in the literary career of the great Yankee poet, a collection of poetry features both previously published poems and original works, including poems on nature, the sea, love, unce
Death Cruise": Crime Stories on the Open Sea, edited by Lawrence Block, is a collection of murder mysteries with settings aboard cruise ships and written by several members of the International Associ
Decommissioning of Brent Spar chronicles the events leading up to the recent decision to recycle the offshore installation in a Norwegian fjord; the Greenpeace campaign to stop it being dumped at sea;
This entertaining book/instrument pack features six hits from favorite Disney films. Includes "Reflection" from Mulan and: Beauty and the Beast * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Under the Sea * A Who
Developed from a two-day course held annually by the Joint Association for Petroleum Exploration Courses in London since 1981. Summarizes the history of petroleum exploration in the North Sea and revi
The amount of coal traded globally is expected to increase substantially in the years ahead. Coal - Carriage by Sea is a comprehensive reference source and an invaluable aid to planning for companies
A travel writer describes in detail forty of the world's most singular and offbeat travel adventures, from paddling by sea kayak around the fjords of Greenland to an elephant safari through Botswana,
Using the latest advancements in military technology, the world's superpowers battle it out on land, sea, and air for the ultimate global control. A chillingly authentic vision of modern war, Red S
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Features 50+ top requests of the martini scene: Ain't That a Kick in the Head * Alfie * All the Way * Autumn Leaves * Beyond the Sea * Danke Schoen * Feelings * Fever *
The emergence of the AIDS pandemic has forced a sea of change in the debate over sexuality education. Even schools previously reluctant to offer sexuality education now face HIV/AIDS education mandate
Valuable flea market finds... A peeling, antioue vanity in muted sea green... An elegant, cracked chandelier... An enormous, slipcovered sofa with deep, cushions... Comfo
Nonliving organic matter (NLOM) comprises the bulk of the organic carbon stored in the terrestrial biosphere and a major part of the organic carbon in the sea. Organic substances, which include litter
Although unfinished at the time of C. S. Forester's death, Hornblower During the Crisis delivers a full measure of action at sea-the hallmark of this incomparably exciting series of historical advent
First published in 1906, The Mirror of the Sea was the first of Joseph Conrad's two autobiographical memoirs. Discussing it, he called the book "a very intimate revelation. . . . I have attempted here
With its beautiful, full-color cover illustration of Jesus by the Sea of Galilee, the Seaside Bible is a favorite of children everywhere. These classic children's King James Version Bibles feature att
With its beautiful, full-color cover illustration of Jesus by the Sea of Galilee, the Seaside Bible is a favorite of children everywhere. These classic children's King James Version Bibles feature at
The first mystery in one of the most unique crime series ever. Meet Cal McGill: The Sea Detective . . . Cal McGill is an Edinburgh-based oceanographer, environmentalist and one-of-a-kind investigator.
A full-colour exploration of sea life. Incorporating photographs and diagrams, it seeks to convey essential information on the topic, in line with the National Curriculum, and should be suitable for s
"Guiberson gives the exciting facts about lighthouses--their history, engineering, and human drama.... This is a story of setting and weather, the wild, dangerous places on the edge of the sea." --Boo
