Ocean Discovery

Who wouldn’t want to ditch the rat race and sail around the world? This book follows the adventures of someone who did just that, but this isn’t your average how-to book. From sinking in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, surviving vicious storms, or navigating blindingly dense fog making unlit and fast-moving fishing boats invisible at sea, this gripping true story follows a series of disasters and comedy of errors on both land and sea. The wacky edge-of-disaster tale is rife with unforgettable characters from around the globe, a fun-loving cruising community, and a dream they shared. ...

This inspiring collection contains powerful narratives from women who swim, surf, kayak, study glaciers, advocate for water conservation, carry forward their ancestral fishing traditions, and more. Collected by the team at She Explores, a media company and community that celebrates women in the outdoors, these first-person stories explore themes of independence, strength, healing, and self-discovery in nature.

From the dramatic discovery of the world’s first analog computer to the incredible secrets uncovered in a sailor’s good luck charm, underwater excavation has revealed historical truths dating back to the beginning of modern civilization. As the exciting field of marine archaeology continues to grow, so do the astonishing discoveries from the ocean floor—with every sunken ship shedding light on moments in time that only the sea remembers. Shipwrecked! is a riveting deep dive into some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks and what they reveal about human history.