Born in 1804 and raised in the maritime community of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Luminist painter Fitz H. Lane's sea images have become celebrated examples of the form and his work has been exhibited a
More than fifty years ago the discovery of scrolls in eleven caves beside the Dead Sea ignited the imagination of the world--and launched a vast academic field. Expectations abounded that the scrolls
When a series of suspicious mishaps befall several deep sea fishing boats, the Hardy Boys are called into action by ATAC (American Teens Against Crime) before any more teen “green horns”
When a series of suspicious mishaps befall several deep sea fishing boats, the Hardy Boys are called into action by ATAC (American Teens Against Crime) before any more teen “green horns”
Lights at night...footsteps...strange sightings... Bella is smack in the middle of a mystery!The old lighthouse right near Sea Inn is supposed to be abandoned, but someone --or something --has been
Sixteen colorable patterns, adapted from popular quilting designs, include the striking Storm at Sea, the ever-popular Log Cabin, and the bold design of Jacob's Ladder. Add a splash of color, place pi
(Music Sales America). A very special selection of popular and much-loved classical melodies by some of the greatest composers of all time, all arranged for the classical guitar. Autumn (The Four Sea
"Peking Opera and Politics in Taiwan tells the peculiar story of an art caught in a sea of overtly ideological ebbs and flows. Nancy Guy demonstrates the potential significance of the political enviro
Papers from a June 2004 conference focus on Russia's ocean interests, with particular reference to international energy policy, the Arctic, and the law of the sea. Papers are in sections on global per
Sky and sea are the Trompe L'oeil painter's favorite motifs for contemporary interiors. In this idea-filled, colorful guide, Ursula E. and Martin Benad provide a hands-on and easy-to-follow intro
War, Terror and Carriage by Sea provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the law and practice relating to the impact of war or war related risks, terrorism and piracy on international commercial shi
In a masterful blending of lyric and narrative, Sea of Faith ranges widely across interior states and external worlds. From the Sierra Nevadas to New York City subways, from an imagined friendship wit
First visited by English settlers in 1607, Virginia Beach has been a popular tourist destination ever since. The sea, sand, and sun are the most popular attractions, but throughout history the city ha
No other natural environment can match the danger of a hostile sea. This remarkable new collection brings together over 60 eyewitness accounts of tragedy, error and survival on the high seas. It incl
Twenty-five astonishing tales, set in a mountainous Far North land of fire and ice, recall the dramatic creation of earth, sea, and sky and the chilling struggles between giants, trolls, and legendary
Join Captain Ahab, an eerily compelling madman, as he pursues an unholy war against a creation as vast, dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. In his monumaniacal quest, Ahab focuses his distille
This book opens with case studies of reefs in the Red Sea, Caribbean, Japan, Indian Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef. A section on microbial ecology and physiology describes the symbiotic relations of
The competitive landscape in Asia is undergoing a sea change. Companies are finally breaking the bonds imposed by the 1997 financial crisis. The engine of growth is shifting from exports to Asian mark
Babylon by the Sea focuses on a seaside community that, once rich in salt marshes, attracted many of the area's first settlers. Originally called Sumpawam, it was purchased from Native Americans in 16
Known throughout the world as "The City by the Sea," Newport, Rhode Island, has a long history of maritime activity. Since the Colonial period, Newport has been recognized as both an important seaport
Sea turtles have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. But now, suddenly, the turtles are dying, ravaged by a mysterious plague that some biologists consider the most serious epidemic now raging in
Fourteen papers from a January 2000 symposium sponsored by the Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Associated Literature are presented by Chazon (Hebrew literature, Hebrew U. of Jer
Following their highly successful trips by sea and through the air, our three intrepid friends set off on a new adventure through the world's forests. And this time, they visit very different landscap
A mesmerizing collection of poems set against the vivid landscape of rural America, speaking from rivers and swamps, deserts and lawns, jungles and the depths of the sea and addressing all the creatur
Cities, towns and villages exist like islands in a green sea, while in the Dark Forest itself live hermits, wizards and all manner of creatures. Tym, apprentice to the local wizard, accidentally inven
You probably think living in a pineapple under the sea is easy. Well, think again. Life beneath the waves can be fraught with peril -- well, little inconveniences anyway -- where even the most optimi
The Spirit in First Century Judaism lays a cornerstone in the foundation of pneumatological studies by scouring ancient writings like Plato and Plutarch, Daniel and the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as th
Finances are the leading cause of marital break-down and strife. Countless families give the false impression of being wealthy while drowning in a sea of debt. Family Financial Workbook is the best
Naval officers and enlisted personnel undergo extensive training to cope with the special demands of their duties at sea and ashore, but what about their spouses and children? This practical, one-of-a
Hundreds of shark facts and dramatic underwater illustrations allow kids to dive into the deep-sea world of these fascinating predators. Readers will learn that all sharks have a sixth sense, see well
Shortly after midnight on July 30, 1945, the Navy cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Philippine Sea. The ship had just left the island of Tinian, delivering componen
This region of north-eastern Turkey was part of 'Lazistan', a former Ottoman sub-province extending from the eastern Black Sea into lands that now lie deep inside the Georgian Republic.The social life
The Promises of Glass, Michael Palmer's first new collection since At Passages (1995), is now available as a paperback. In seven sections this gorgeous book explores language and the "salt sea of auto
The emergence of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards in 1989 sparked a sea change in thinking about the nature and quality of mathematics instruction in U.S. schools. Much is kno
The island's name means "the land far out to sea." The guide means discovering Nantucket's seaswept charms. Written by a longtime visitor to this classic summer destination off the coast of New Englan
April 1797, Falmouth Bay. As France continues her bitter struggle for supremacy on land and sea, the Royal Navy receives a crippling blow at home: the Great Mutiny. Returning home after eighteen-mont
For over twenty years, Patricia A. McKillip has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands of readers. And although her renowned Riddle-Master trilogy--The Riddle-Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and
Much has been written about the forging of a British identity in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The process, unconfined to the British Isles, ran across the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean and
In this towering story about a man pitting himself against the sea, against society, and against himself, Robert Stone again demonstrates that he is "one of the most impressive novelists of his genera
As the American Revolution rages on the mainland, the British Navy prepares for action at sea. Against a growing fleet of American and French privateers, the navy must maintain its blockade of Washing
