Ship Life

The entertaining style and solid research of the Lives of…. series of biographies have made it a favorite with families and educators for twenty years. This new volume takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling the men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world.

Disruption is upon you. This is the way out. A thick fog of disruption has rolled into your life. Maybe your entire industry just went into freefall. Or your business is struggling mightily. Perhaps your career path has been upended. Whatever your situation, the world as you know it has changed. You may feel despair, fear, even anger. You have no idea what to do next. Is there a way through this?

"Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day..." So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in McClosky's poetic language brought to life.

With their father en route to Africa for Doctors without Borders, city-kids Nicholas and younger twin sisters Haley and Hetty are off to spend the summer with their Great-Uncle Nick at his house on Forsaken Lake. Despite some initial doubts, Nicholas is right at home in the country: He learns to sail, learns about his father as a boy, and makes fast friends with a local girl, the tomboy Charlie. The summer takes a turn toward the mysterious, though, when Nicholas discovers an old movie that his father made as a boy.

Rod Brown and Julius Lester bring history to life in this profoundly moving exploration of the slave experience. From the Middle Passage to the auction block, from the whipping post to the fight for freedom, this audiobook presents not just historical facts, but the raw emotions of the people who lived them. Inspired by Rod Brown's vivid paintings, Julius Lester has written a story that places each of us squarely inside the skin of both slave and slave owner. It will capture the heart of every listener, black or white, young or old.

Many have dreamed of having a trip through the galaxy, visiting other worlds, meeting other humanities. We have asked ourselves: What will the extraterrestrials truly be like? How they live? What is its true form? What will it feel like to travel on an extraterrestrial ship? Perhaps we have also asked ourselves: What do aliens look for? What is your relationship with Earthlings? Why not openly present? Many of these questions are answered as a result of the analysis of the fantastic experience of an earthling in another galaxy. This is the story of Rodrigo, a young man whose destiny gave ...

Sunk by his nemesis, marooned alone on a desert island, can Blacktooth escape and avoid certain death? Pirate life may be perilous, but it’s probably different than you’d think. Blacktooth is a friendly pirate. He enjoys reading, eating, and searching for treasure with his crew. The Adventures of Blacktooth the Pirate recounts what it’s really like to be a pirate. In Blacktooth’s Treasure Chest, his nemesis Dog Breath Dirk is mad because he lost The Great Pirate Challenge, so he sinks Blacktooth’s ship and maroons him alone on a desert island. Can you guess how Blacktooth ...

'Evoke the spirit of exploration and venture 'Beyond Borders' with this thrilling new eBook. As unique as it is captivating, this not-to-be-missed guide navigates through the novel concept of shipboard education, offering an unprecedented opportunity to broaden your horizons from the comfort of your reading nook. 'Beyond Borders' throws open the windows to the manifold advantages of living full time on a cruise ship while undertaking a truly global educational voyage. It challenges the confines of traditional classrooms, urging learners to maximize global exposure and challenging them to ...

Talut Forest is a lumberjack on Terra Nova, where life thrives in the crowns of trees twenty kilometers high. After a mistake at work costs him his job, Talut has no choice but to sign up for a suicide mission. The aim of the mission? To investigate an artifact on the unexplored surface, where deep darkness reigns. But when the mission spirals into chaos from the start, Talut's fight to see his family again turns into a battle for the fate of the entire human race.

It is 1620. We Pilgrims do not agree with the Church of England and decide to sail to America which is known as the New World. Ahead of us is a wooden cargo ship with no sails. We see a wooden mayflower carved and painted on the stern or back of the ship. I wonder what the ship is called?

Lily the sailboat is small but sturdy, in a harbor full of enormous cargo ships, speedy fishing vessels, and bossy tugboats that all have somewhere to go. And something to say—mostly, "Out of my way, Lily!" But Lily has somewhere to go, too.

Written and read by Jessica Watson, this is the story of a remarkable girl who followed her dream and conquered the world. There is something different about adventurers, about the way their minds work. They look at the world as a place of challenges and though they know what fear is, they refuse to be hindered by it.

Geschickt steuern Rick, Ava und Emilio die Nautilus durch das Meer. Da entdecken sie plötzlich einen sonderbaren Schatten im Wasser. Beherzt folgen sie ihm in die Tiefe. Doch das Wesen ist alles andere als harmlos: Es handelt sich um einen riesigen Wasserdrachen! Und das ist nicht die einzige Gefahr, die dort unten lauert. Weitere dunkle Schatten warten auf die drei Freunde.

Dive deeply into the mesmerizing realms of marine conservation and cruise ship culture with our new eBook, "Ocean Odyssey". This offering guides you effortlessly through the transformative journey of one of the most intriguing and underexplored subcultures— the Cruiserati. Cruise ship enthusiasts and marine life defenders meet at the intersection of their shared passions, embarking upon a voyage towards lasting change and respect for our treasured seas. The unique tapestry of narratives explores multifaceted aspects of life onboard a cruise ship, revealing the delightful surprises and ...

Casey Stevens awakens within a crashed alien vessel 35 years after she was abducted. Navigating inverted tunnels, she’s plagued by ghostly apparitions from her past and stalked by a ravenous, mutated experiment gone horribly wrong. When Casey discovers her own body is changing - becoming blotched with grey, scaly patches - she fears she may face the same fate as the once-human creature that now hunts her.

Meet Jack, a typical sixth grader except for his glorious passion for all things under the sea. One morning Jack secretly embarks on a dive alone, taking his gear and some gadgets invented by his dad, including a "scubaphone", a device that allows divers to talk without a tablet. Enter Armstrong, a brilliant and beguiling octopus. The eight-armed creature not only befriends Jack and teaches him about the creatures swimming around him, but leads him to a long-lost ship. There, they confront an earthquake, unpleasant animal strife, a collapsing cave, and worst of all, treasure hunters.

When a business associate of Thyri’s father hires The Adventurers to locate couriers who disappeared while transporting three antique Swarovski vases, the team travels to Luxembourg to investigate. Thyri, Travis, Adam, and Savannah take on the case of a long, bitter rivalry between families with the strange history of stealing vases from each other. In Europe, Travis and Adam head to France to investigate, while Thyri and Savannah stay in Luxembourg City to sleuth for clues. Unfortunately, the women are attacked and pursued. The men, meanwhile, get a lead on the vases and make plans to ...

Building a spaceship that uses Nicola Tesla's revolutionary space drive is only the beginning. From a new industrial revolution to the brink of global war, restless humanity presses onward, eventually to the first contact with an alien species.

Set sail to new adventures and escapes with eight best-selling authors in the exciting new Sail Away series! Single and over sixty... Those are the only boxes Jennifer Golden needs to check to be eligible for a ticket on the Silver Sails cruise line. She's taken a few solo trips with women her age, and she knows how to pack what she needs for a 2-week vacation in a single carry-on. She's never done a cruise quite this long or quite this nice, but with her daughter now moved out of the house she's been renting from Jennifer for a decade, a son who's stopped talking to her, and the man she's ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey with "Sailing Together," a comprehensive guide for families seeking an adventure at sea. This eBook provides a roadmap to transforming a long-term cruise into a nurturing home, filled with laughs, discovery, and togetherness. Does the thought of family dynamics on a cruise ship make you anxious? Chapter one dives straight into understanding the living constraints and debunking myths about family cruising. It's straightforward, crystal clear, and will put your worries to rest. Venture further into the sea of knowledge and explore the benefits of life at sea...