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Deadly Sails - Complete Collection

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7486 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Deadly Sails - Complete Collection written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 7486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deadly Sails - Complete Collection' assembles a flotilla of narratives from the pens of some of the most distinguished authors known for their contributions to adventure, mystery, and maritime literature. The anthology spans a vast ocean of themes including the raw confrontation with nature, the human spirit's indefatigable quest for the unknown, and the dark, oftentimes supernatural, mysteries that lurk beneath the deck. Each piece, varying from the classic high-seas adventure to tales of ghostly ships and uncharted territories, is meticulously chosen to represent the polyphony of styles and epochal voices that have shaped literature over centuries. Noteworthy are stories that innovate the maritime genre, weaving together narrative techniques that reflect the complexities of the human condition against a backdrop of the formidable sea. The diversity of literary stylesfrom the suspenseful gothic to the thrilling escapadeunderscores the anthologys significance within the literary canon, showcasing an unparalleled breadth in exploring the tempestuous relationship between humanity and the maritime world. The contributing authors, hailing from a spectrum of cultural backgrounds and historical periods, collectively illuminate the evolving dynamics of societal, historical, and personal challenges faced at sea. From Jules Vernes scientific romances to Edgar Allan Poes tales of mystery and macabre, and F. Scott Fitzgeralds poignant narratives, the anthology reflects a rich mosaic of literary movements, including Romanticism, Realism, and the Modernist wave. These authors, many of whom were pioneers in their own right, engage with themes of exploration, existential dread, and the dichotomy of man versus nature, offering a panoramic view of human resilience and frailty. The Deadly Sails - Complete Collection is not merely an anthology; it is a voyage across the tumultuous seas of human emotion and ambition through the lens of some of literatures greatest minds. It beckons readers to set sail into a realm where tales of adventure, mystery, and the supernatural converge, promising a journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary life. Scholars, enthusiasts of maritime lore, and aficionados of classic literature alike will find in these pages a confluence of stirring narratives that not only entertain but enlighten, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diverse currents that have shaped the literary world.

ESSA World

Author : United States. Environmental Science Services Administration
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ESSA World written by United States. Environmental Science Services Administration and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Deadly Shipwrecks of the Powhattan & New Era on the Jersey Shore

Author : Captain Robert F. Bennett
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625855311
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book The Deadly Shipwrecks of the Powhattan & New Era on the Jersey Shore written by Captain Robert F. Bennett and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1854, two horrendous shipwrecks took place off the New Jersey coast. The Powhattan and the New Era were both American-flag sailing packet ships carrying hopeful European immigrants to new lives in America. The ships ran aground on the offshore sandbars along the shoreline between Sandy Hook and Little Egg Inlet, claiming the lives of many passengers and crew. The staggering casualties finally prompted calls from the public and politicians for reforms to the system for rescues that the federal government had in place. The tragedies ultimately resulted in changes that prevented countless similar deaths. This unique and gripping account offers minute-by-minute details of the deadly wrecks, their causes and their final outcomes.

Seven Deadly Wonders

Author : Matthew Reilly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743270533
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Seven Deadly Wonders written by Matthew Reilly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prediction that promises ultimate power to whomever restores the Golden Capstone, an ancient Egyptian structure that protected people from global flooding before it was broken and scattered by Alexander the Great, prompts a brutal competition among top nations, terrorists, and a coalition. By the author of Contest and Ice Station. 125,000 first printing.

Chains of Honor: The Complete Series (Books 1-3)

Author : Lindsay Buroker
Publisher : Lindsay Buroker
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1591 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chains of Honor: The Complete Series (Books 1-3) written by Lindsay Buroker and published by Lindsay Buroker. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 1591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After failing the test to gain entrance to the nation’s prestigious wizarding school, Yanko Whitefox worries he’ll never be able to regain his family’s lost honor. Then war breaks out, his home is targeted, and survival becomes more of a concern than accolades. With his family scattered, Yanko’s only allies are a politically incorrect parrot, a sarcastic sculptor, and a gifted warrior who may be an enemy spy. Determined to stop the war and bring peace to his nation, Yanko must undertake a quest that will put his fledgling power to the ultimate test. If he fails, he’ll lose much more than honor. For fans of underdogs, humor, and heroic fantasy, this bundle includes three prequel novellas and all four novels in the Chains of Honor series.

The Enduring Shore

Author : Paul Schneider
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
ISBN 13 : 1250135214
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The Enduring Shore written by Paul Schneider and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before the Pilgrims landed in 1620, Cape Cod and its islands promised paradise to visitors, both native and European. In Paul Schneider's sure hands, the story of this waterland created by glaciers and refined by storms and tides -- and of its varied inhabitants -- becomes an irresistible biography of a place. Cape Cod's Great Beach, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are romantic stops on Schneider's roughly chronological human and natural history. His book is a lucid and compelling collage of seaside ecology, Indians and colonists, religion and revolution, shipwrecks and hurricanes, whalers and vengeful sperm whales, glorious clipper ships and today's beautiful but threatened beaches. Schneider's superb eye for story and detail illuminates both history and landscape. A wonderful introduction, it will also appeal to the millions of people who already have warm associations with these magical places.

The Keeper's Son

Author : Homer Hickam
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429905441
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Keeper's Son written by Homer Hickam and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Coast Guard commander faces Nazi aggression in American waters in this “beautifully written and nerve-wrackingly suspenseful” novel of WWII (Nelson DeMille). North Carolina, 1941. Among the wind-swept Outer Banks, Killakeet Island is home to a peaceful community of fishermen, clam stompers, oyster rakers, and a few lonely Coast Guard sailors. Dominating the tiny island landscape is the majestic Killakeet Lighthouse, which has been overseen by the Thurlow family for generations. But now Josh Thurlow, the Keeper’s son, has chosen another path . . . Seventeen years ago, Josh lost his younger brother at sea. Still wracked with guilt, he searches relentlessly for him as commander of a Coast Guard patrol boat. But Josh’s obsession with the past is complicated by the arrival of a beautiful stranger—and a foreign enemy. In Killakeet to escape the outside world, Dosie Crossan has stirred Josh’s heart. Meanwhile, a wolfpack of German U-boats has arrived to soak the island’s beaches with blood and oil. One of the U-boats is captained by the infamous Nazi warrior Otto Krebs. But Krebs has brought more than torpedoes to Killakeet. He may also have the answer to the mystery that haunts Josh Thurlow.

Lighthouses of the South

Author : Daniel E. Dempster, Elinor De Wire
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610604390
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the South written by Daniel E. Dempster, Elinor De Wire and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouse authority Elinor De Wire presents the Southern beacons from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Pensacola, Florida and salutes the courageous men and women who have tended them. Lighthouses of the South looks back at a bygone era of great storms, shipwrecks, and rescues; perilous fog and natural disasters; and the sequestered lives of lighthouse keepers at remote outposts along the sea.In Lighthouses of the South, readers will learn the history of such popular lighthouses as Cape Florida, Tybee Island, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Cape Henry. De Wire's lively stories are accented by Daniel Dempster's outstanding four-color photographs of lighthouses, interiors, and lenses. It also includes a bibliography and an appendix that lists all lighthouses of the Southeast Coast.

Indefensible

Author : Pamela Callow
Publisher : Pamela Callow Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0995154333
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book Indefensible written by Pamela Callow and published by Pamela Callow Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you were accused of a terrible crime—by your own child? "Indefensible is a superbly plotted and suspenseful thriller..."—Omnimystery On the heels of the explosive instant bestseller Damaged, the Kate Lange Thriller Series is back with page-turning suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When Elise Vanderzell plummets from her bedroom balcony one gorgeous summer night, her children awaken to a nightmare. Their mother is dead. Their father is charged with her murder. And the only witness is their son. "...the suspense is intense, the action shocking and the plot intriguing..."—RT Book Reviews Step into the gripping world of Indefensible by internationally bestselling author Pamela Callow, a thrilling psychological suspense and legal thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In this heart-pounding novel, attorney Kate Lange is faced with her toughest case yet—defending her charismatic boss accused of murdering his ex-wife. To make matters even more challenging, the prime witness in this high-stakes trial is none other than his own son. As Kate dives headfirst into the twisted web of secrets and lies, she must confront her own demons and navigate treacherous waters where loyalty and truth hang in the balance. Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding rollercoaster ride as Kate fights to uncover the truth and prove her client's innocence. "Indefensible is a one-seat read!"—Manic Readers Pamela Callow's masterful storytelling will captivate you from the very first page. With meticulous attention to detail, complex characters, and expertly crafted plot twists, Indefensible delivers a gripping narrative that explores the depths of the human psyche and the dark undercurrents of the legal system. Prepare to be enthralled by a tale of deception, manipulation, and the lengths one will go to in order to protect their own. What sets Indefensible apart is its exploration of the intricate dynamics between family members. As the case unfolds, Kate finds herself entangled in a complex web of relationships, where trust is tested and loyalty is questioned. Prepare for an emotional journey that delves into the complexities of human nature and challenges your perceptions of right and wrong. But it's not just the engrossing storyline that will keep you hooked—it's the authenticity and depth woven throughout the narrative. Pamela Callow's extensive research brings the legal proceedings to life, immersing you in the courtroom drama and making every twist and turn feel incredibly real. For fans of psychological suspense, legal thrillers, and intricate mysteries, Indefensible is a must-read. Experience Pamela Callow's powerful storytelling as she takes you on a thrilling and thought-provoking ride, where the line between guilt and innocence blurs, and the truth lies in the hands of a skilled attorney. Don't miss your chance to uncover the truth in Indefensible. Order your copy today and prepare for a gripping reading experience that will keep you guessing until the final, shocking climax. "Do yourself a favor and jump in the middle of these amazing books. You won't be able to put them down until the final page."—Fresh Fiction With over one million readers, the bestselling Kate Lange Thriller Series is perfect for fans of John Grisham, Harlan Coben, James Patterson, Kathy Reichs, Tess Gerritsen, David Baldacci, and Lisa Scottoline.

Torpedo Junction

Author : Homer H Hickam
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 1612515789
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Torpedo Junction written by Homer H Hickam and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1996-05-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1942 German U-boats turned the shipping lanes off Cape Hatteras into a sea of death. Cruising up and down the U.S. eastern seaboard, they sank 259 ships, littering the waters with cargo and bodies. As astonished civilians witnessed explosions from American beaches, fighting men dubbed the area "Torpedo Junction." And while the U.S. Navy failed to react, a handful of Coast Guard sailors scrambled to the front lines. Outgunned and out-maneuvered, they heroically battled the deadliest fleet of submarines ever launched. Never was Germany closer to winning the war. In a moving ship-by-ship account of terror and rescue at sea, Homer Hickam chronicles a little-known saga of courage, ingenuity, and triumph in the early years of World War II. From nerve-racking sea duels to the dramatic ordeals of sailors and victims on both sides of the battle, Hickam dramatically captures a war we had to win--because this one hit terrifyingly close to home.

Oath of Allegience

Author : Peter Jonas
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1412002486
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Oath of Allegience written by Peter Jonas and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our story begins in 1770 in New Holland- later renamed Australia. The first settlers arrived there as a result of an unsuccessful mutiny. In those days mutinies were punished very severely, either by death or deportation. The sailors received the latter punishment. Their settlement started out with incredible difficulties, but during the following 25 years they managed to build a neat little town. As they explore the new continent they found gold, which had no value in the wilderness. Upon reconnecting with the outside world after 25 years, this very wealth of gold would be the reason for the complete destruction of the settlement. A teenage girl and a boy were to be the only survivors. A long series of adventures awaited them until they managed to escape their captors thousands of miles from their homeland. During their adventurous journey, with slave hunters, cannibalistic Papuans, and bloodthirsty convicts on their heels, they had to prove, time and time again, that they had the ability to survive and find a home for themselves one day.

The Conquering Dark: Crown & Key

Author : Clay Griffith
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0345540514
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book The Conquering Dark: Crown & Key written by Clay Griffith and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr. The Crown and Key Society face their most terrifying villain yet: Gaios, a deranged demigod with the power to destroy Britain. To avenge a centuries-old betrayal, Gaios is hell-bent on summoning the elemental forces of the earth to level London and bury Britain. The Crown and Key Society, a secret league consisting of a magician, an alchemist, and a monster-hunter, is the realm’s only hope—and to stop Gaios, they must gather their full strength and come together as a team, or the world will fall apart. But Simon Archer, the Crown and Key’s leader and the last living magician-scribe, has lost his powers. As Gaios searches for the Stone of Scone, which will give him destructive dominion over the land, monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane, alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther, gadget geek Penny Carter, and Charlotte the werewolf scramble to reconnect Simon to his magic before the world as they know it is left forever in ruins. Praise for The Conquering Dark “Yet another fantastic addition to the amazing Crown & Key series . . . I didn’t want the book to end.”—Word Gurgle “The previous novels, The Shadow Revolution and The Undying Legion, set a high standard that The Conquering Dark not only meets, but surpasses. . . . If you are looking for an exciting fantasy series with memorable characters, look to the Crown & Key trilogy. You won’t be disappointed.”—The Mutt Cafe “The Conquering Dark is the final book of the Crown & Key trilogy, and it was a wonderful ride! . . . I cannot stress enough how good this series was. It was such a fun read!”—Bibliophage “The Conquering Dark is the perfect conclusion to the Crown & Key trilogy, although I’m hoping we’ll see more of these characters in future books. Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted an action-packed, steampunk-laced dark fantasy filled with likable and memorable characters. I can’t rave about the Crown & Key series enough!”—Fresh Fiction “With lovable characters that will leave a lasting impression on you, this series truly is stand out and I can’t recommend it enough.”—My Guilty Obsession Praise for Clay and Susan Griffith’s The Shadow Revolution “Team Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!”—RT Book Reviews “A fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read . . . The Shadow Revolution kicks off the Crown & Key series in spectacular fashion!”—Fresh Fiction “Werewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn.”—Emma Jane Holloway, author of The Baskerville Affair series "A thrilling read! Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted a gritty, action-packed Victorian-era fantasy world full of dark creatures, mystery, and magic—a must read for steampunk fans!”—Shawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series

Fifteen Years' Sport and Life in the Hunting Grounds of Western America and British Columbia

Author : William Adolph Baillie-Grohman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fifteen Years' Sport and Life in the Hunting Grounds of Western America and British Columbia written by William Adolph Baillie-Grohman and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia written by and published by . This book was released on 1820 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Marking Time

Author : Fred Brown
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
ISBN 13 : 9781572333307
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book Marking Time written by Fred Brown and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The roadside historical markers of East Tennessee highlight the fascinating personalities and significant events of a culturally and historically rich region. Forthree years, Knoxville News Sentinel columnist Fred Brown presented the storiesbehind the local markers placed by the Tennessee Historical Commission. He searchedthe highways and back roads of East Tennessee, tracking down markers with directionsthat were sometimes no more specific than ?Highway 11, Greene County.'Arranged by county, the entries link East Tennessee's past and present and highlightthe enormous diversity of the state's history from its prehistoric past through its involvement in World War II. The markers detail bitter struggles with Native Americans in the eighteenth century, but also explain the unique contribution of Cherokee culture and civilization, such as Sequoyah's development of the Cherokee syllabary. Brown commemorates the numerous Civil War sites throughout the region, but he also includes the service of East Tennesseans in later wars. One marker commemorates Kiffin Yates Rockwell, a founding pilot of the Lafayete Escadrille, a famed squadron of aviators in World War I. Another marker details the achievements of Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser of Greene County, who was posthumously decorated for his leadership of a First Marine Division Rifle Platoon on Okinawa.The markers also showcase East Tennessee's unique political history. They tell thestory of the ?lost state? of Franklin in the 1780s and record the region's efforts to secede from the state when Tennessee left the Union in 1861. Brown's narrative also explains the nature of opposing political factions throughout the decades through the biographies of their leaders, such as Elihu Embree, a Quaker abolitionist who founded an antislavery paper in East Tennessee.From the vantage of the armchair or out on the road, Marking Time is a surprisingand engaging trip on the byways of East Tennessee's politics, culture, and history through the stories of the men and women who shaped the state.

Captain James Cook in Atlantic Canada

Author : Jerry Lockett
Publisher : Formac Publishing Company Limited
ISBN 13 : 0887809448
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (878 download)

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Download or read book Captain James Cook in Atlantic Canada written by Jerry Lockett and published by Formac Publishing Company Limited. This book was released on 2010-11-07 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The skills, knowledge and experience that took Captain James Cook to the South Seas and around the world seemed to come out of nowhere. In fact, as author Jerry Lockett has discovered, their foundation was laid during the time he spent in Atlantic Canada. His experiences on Canada's east coast and the naval men he met there shaped him to become one of the most successful explorers of all time. Cook arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1758 as a competent but undistinguished warrant officer in Britain's Royal Navy. Over the next nine years he learned the complex skill of navigation and prepared many detailed maps of the coastline and key harbours. He left with the skills and reputation that made him an obvious choice to lead a voyage of exploration to the far side of the world. In this absorbing and well-researched biography Jerry Lockett tells us of Cook's experiences as a young man and of the influential men who became his mentors and patrons. He also describes Cook's role in the key British military actions at Louisbourg and Quebec which brought an effective end to the French regime in North America.

Frontier Tales of Tennessee

Author : Louise Littleton Davis
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781455604661
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Frontier Tales of Tennessee written by Louise Littleton Davis and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1999-05-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louise Littleton Davis offers a collection of detailed, poignant accounts of the people and events that shaped the early history of Tennessee. In Frontier Tales of Tennessee, she traces the personal tragedies and triumphs that shaped the destinies of people struggling to build a young nation and that influenced the course of history itself. A "behind the historical scenes" perspective includes such notable figures as Sam Houston, Aaron Burr, and "Black Horse Harry" Lee.