Island People

When I think of what Julie and I did, it humbles me. We were right out of college, just married, working a job I didn't care for. She got the invitation, I took a test, and we were both accepted. I was of draft age, but there would be no deferment.

Two retired American high school teachers, former Peace Corps Volunteers, have sailed their 35 foot Nauticat sailboat from the US to the Caribbean, across the Atlantic, through the Mediterranean to Turkey. We begin this third book of the trilogy in 2008, with again launching our 35 foot sailboat Tapestry. We, along with 80 other boats, explore the Turkish Coast, Cyprus, and Syria, before the storm. Imagine Le Krak des Cehvaliers, a huge crusader castle, and the oasis of Palmyra, before the uprising and before they were vandalized, nearly destroyed.

From Annie Moore, the Irishwoman who was the first to be processed there, to Arne Peterssen, the Norwegian who was the last to be taken away from the island in 1954, Ellis Island weaves together the personal experiences of forgotten individuals with those who live on in history: Fiorello La Guardia, Lee Iacocca, and other American leaders whose paths led them to the island for various reasons.

An innovative work of research and reportage, We Are the Middle of Forever places Indigenous voices at the center of conversations about today’s environmental crisis. The book draws on interviews with people from different North American Indigenous cultures and communities, generations, and geographic regions who share their knowledge and experience, their questions, their observations, and their dreams of maintaining the best relationship possible to all of life.

When she was kidnapped from Long Meadow Farm in Stony Brook, New York, in 1937, Alice McDonell Parsons was the heir to a vast fortune among Long Island's wealthy elite. The crime shocked the nation and was front-page news for several months.

Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker rule the town of Salcombe, Fire Island every summer. They hold sway on the beach and the tennis court, and are adept at manipulating people to get what they want. Their husbands, Sam and Jason, have summered together on the island since childhood, despite lifelong grudges and numerous secrets. Their one single friend, Rachel Woolf, is looking to meet her match, whether he’s the tennis pro. But even with plenty to gossip about, this season starts out as quietly as any other. Until a body is discovered, face down, off the side of the boardwalk.

On a tiny island off Paradiso, Florida, in 1970, neighbors gather to toast two new arrivals: shy Catherine and her taciturn husband, Dr. Frank Overbrook, who is taking over an old friend’s medical practice. It’s an intimate welcoming for the newlyweds, who have abandoned city life for swaying palms and an ocean breeze. But the morning after is anything but peaceful when Frank is found dead on the beach.

While Western accounts of North American history traditionally start with European colonization, Indigenous histories of North America—or Turtle Island—stretch back millennia. Drawing on comparative analysis, firsthand Indigenous accounts, extensive historical writings, and his own experience, Omaha Tribal member, Cherokee citizen, and teacher Taylor Keen presents a comprehensive re-imagining of the ancient and more recent history of this continent’s oldest cultures.

Traveling Boomers – Third Stop Spain & Canary Islands “Perhaps there never was a monument more characteristic of an age and people than the Alhambra; a rugged fortress without, a voluptuous palace within; war frowning from its battlements; poetry breathing throughout the fairy architecture of its halls.” ― Washington Irving The traveling boomers are at it again and this time it is the dreamy Spain and one of it’s Islands, Canary Islands. Like all typical travelers we fell in love with Spain. Any reasonable person who goes to Spain, eats in Spain, drinks in Spain will undoubtedly ...

In his first book of history, Away Off Shore, New York Times best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick reveals the people and the stories behind what was once the whaling capital of the world. Beyond its charm, quaint local traditions, and whaling yarns, Philbrick explores the origins of Nantucket in this comprehensive history. From the English settlers who thought they were purchasing a "Native American ghost town" but actually found a fully realized society, the story of Nantucket is a truly unique chapter of American history.

There is no record of Marco Polo ever visiting the Andaman Islands, so his brief description of the islanders must have been drawn from a secondary source. They were, he wrote, “a most brutish and savage race, having heads, eyes, and teeth like those of dogs. They are very cruel, and kill and eat every foreigner whom they can lay their hands upon.”

The #1 bestselling island mystery series is back! San Juan Islands reporter Adele Plank sets off on a harrowing journey to find a missing friend. With the aid of a disgraced former Irish Garda officer, she delves deep into the dangerous world of The Walking Ones, a notoriously secretive, superstitious, and sometimes violent people who likely hold the key to solving the mystery of her friend’s sudden disappearance. Survival will require all of Adele’s intelligence, determination, and considerable fighting skills, especially after an old enemy arrives threatening to destroy everything and...

Joey’s quick decision to dive into the back of Mr. Irving’s helicopter was insane. Hidden from view, he’s an eyewitness to his two best friends being forced inside. When he and Mattie get left behind on the Island, pirates attack. Could Joey mastermind an escape? Would he and his friends be found by the pirates? Or spend their final days alone on Mr. Irving's secluded island? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing up with a violent stepdad, Joey was wise beyond his years. Making quick decisions to ...

Being forced to walk the plank would break most, but not fifteen-year-old Ricky Cordova. Marked as a slow learner, he was left in the ocean at five years old. Ten years later, he was just the person Joey and Mattie needed to rescue their friend from the pirates'. Action and adventure throughout, when they discover, sometimes, victory can be met with revenge. Rave reviews for this series, follow the life of Joey after he and his family escape to Berryhill Mountain, to hide from an abusive stepdad.

Mystery and Adventure that tugs at your heartstrings. Irving Island has been sold. The island’s massive residence is hiding the secret of what happened to Elizabeth years earlier. If anyone can sweet talk the new owner into letting them search the home, it is Joey and Mattie. From a thriving tiny-horse business to the evils left behind on Irving Island, danger awaits. A story to think about, long after you’ve finished, this book won first place in the Young Adult Fiction category, but is written for all ages.

Taíno Myths: The Stories That Shaped the Caribbean Before any European set foot on Caribbean shores, the Taíno people flourished, their lives intertwined with rich beliefs and powerful ancient tales. This book unveils their legacy. This book is an intimate portrait of a culture that overcame attempts at erasure, colonization, and centuries of enforced silence. The Taíno were declared gone, but their pulse still resonates across the Caribbean, their stories speaking clearly today. Here’s just a fraction of what you can expect inside: Foundational creation myths where sibling rivalry ...

In spring 1889, Prudence and Geoffrey set sail from New York Harbor on a private yacht bound for Bradford Island, where her friend Eleanor Dickson is to be wed. The Sea Islands along the Georgia coast serve as a winter playground for the likes of the Carnegies, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Dicksons. Despite her Yankee pedigree, Eleanor is marrying a Southern gentleman, Teddy Bennett, and Prudence is thrilled to be the maid of honor.

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Traveling Boomers Cruising is the definitive guide for baby boomers who dream of discovering the world by ship. Packed with essential tips, expert advice, and plenty of charm, this guidebook takes you step-by-step through the cruising experience—from choosing the perfect itinerary to making the most of onboard amenities and unforgettable shore excursions. Whether you're seeking relaxation, exploration, or a bit of both, this book helps you navigate every wave of your journey. With insider secrets, practical planning tools, and inspiring ...

Dive into the mist-shrouded realms of Iceland and the Faroe Islands, where the Huldufólk—the elusive "hidden people"—dwell in the rocks, hills, and shadows of a landscape as wild as it is enchanting. In this captivating collection, Einar Thorsson unveils a tapestry of folklore that has thrived for centuries, blending haunting tales of ethereal beings with the rugged beauty of the Nordic north. These are not mere fairy tales, but stories etched into the soul of a people who still pause before a stubborn stone or whisper thanks to the wind. From a fisherman saved by a spectral figure ...

"Brilliant! Gripping, intriguing, romantic - it has it all!." Amazon Reviewer A new life. A shocking discovery. A missing woman. When Jenny the rescue dog finds more than she bargained for in the Souvian countryside it triggers Matt’s illness, and the night horrors return. He knows the only way to deal with it is to tackle matters head-on and to seek justice for those involved. Elena will do everything in her power to help the man she loves, even if it means putting herself and others at risk from men whose only motivation is money. Matt and Elena are unaware of the depths to which the ...