Sea Discovery

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a heartwarming journey of discovery that teaches valuable lessons about family bonds, culinary delights, and environmental stewardship! Perfect for children ages 6-9 and ideal for classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and early independent readers. In this delightful installment of the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends embark on an adventure to learn about three special celebrations all happening on May 2nd: National Brothers and Sisters Day: Children will discover the importance of sibling relationships as Tommy joins his ...

Step into the heart of the Age of Discovery and sail alongside one of its most enigmatic and driven figures: Henry Hudson. In an era defined by the insatiable hunger for new trade routes and uncharted territories, Hudson undertook four legendary voyages that would forever alter the map of the world, even as his ultimate goals remained tantalizingly beyond his grasp. This comprehensive and meticulously researched account takes you deep into the life, times, and enduring mysteries surrounding the English navigator whose name is etched across the geography of North America. From his shadowy ...

Significant Discoveries Biblical Archaeology Embark on a fascinating journey through time with "Important Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology." This book delves into the groundbreaking findings that have shaped our understanding of the ancient world and the Bible. From the sands of Egypt to the ruins of Jerusalem, each chapter unveils artifacts, inscriptions, and sites that illuminate the historical context of biblical events, bringing ancient stories to life with vivid detail and scholarly insight. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of theology, or simply curious about the ...

"An Ocean Life" is a gripping odyssey brimming with twists in cinematic prose into a harrowing fight for life and self-discovery. "An epic ocean voyage unlike any other" Following years of grappling with financial challenges, Mark at last secures the vital funding required to sustain his ailing company. Filled with a profound sense of relief and newfound optimism, Mark decides to celebrate by treating his family to a long-awaited vacation—a chance to temporarily escape the pressures that have weighed heavily on them for so long. He also yearns to reignite the spark in his marriage. ...

In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton sailed south aboard the Endurance to be the first to cross Antarctica. Shackleton's endeavor is legend, but few know the astonishing story of the Ross Sea party, the support crew he dispatched to the opposite side of the continent to build a vital lifeline of food and fuel depots.

A literary fiction book set in New York and the South Seas during the early 1900s. The story unravels the inner world of Bellair, a man disillusioned by his mundane life, who discovers a transformative experience that alters his destiny. Bellair starts his novel journey in an old boarding house on a drowsy Sunday in New York. Entangled in his disenchanted reality, he wanders east to Brooklyn's waterfront, where he stumbles upon the ship "Jade of Adelaide." Captivated by the ship’s beauty and the promise of adventure it symbolizes, Bellair feels a surge of emotions—a longing for escape ...

In A Foolish Voyage, Neil Hawkesford gives us a remarkable tale not just about sailing but about life. Good times and bad. Here we learn what happens at the very limits of physical, emotional, and mental endurance. Here we also learn how personal tragedy can lead to a life-changing discovery, the realization that hidden deep inside all of us is the perseverance and passion needed for achieving life's greatest goals.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Apocryphal gospels? Relive their discovery and uncover their latest translations. What is in the Gospel of Mary? Professor Antony Jacobs is part of a team of researchers chosen to translate the ancient scrolls. As he reads them to his grandson , they discover the beauty and wonder of these ancient documents. Are these the real stories left out of the Bible? They get more than they bargained for in the antiqua dealers in Egypt, and unleash a fury of debate and chaos, which threatens the lives of Antony and his grandson, Gwydion. You decide for your-self ...

Buoyant and determined, and having at last won the support of the king and queen of Spain, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe with three ships, confident he would reach the Indies by this new route and find the gold-laden civilization to the great Khan. After four risky expeditions in which he explored the Caribbean and landed on South America, Columbus died without acclaim, never knowing he had reached what would soon be known as the New World.

A woman’s passion; a Viking’s fury: Together their love conquered all…… She was a beautiful young Irish woman, he was a bold Viking--mortal enemies drawn together by an emotion much stronger than hatred. Despite the differences of their worlds their love will overcome incredible odds. Sold into slavery by his own brother and taken to the Province of Munster, Wolfram spent his days in despair until Deidre’s kindness touched his heart. Not only did she bring him food and soothing words, she gave him hope for his future, setting him free from his bondage despite the threat of her own...

Fifteen-year-old varsity cheerleader Alysia Jayne, a beautiful California blonde with the lithe body of an Olympic gymnast, is in an escalating spiral of drug abuse, truancy and deception. One morning in 2003, she is roused from her bed by strangers, handcuffed, and rushed across the Mexican border. Here, she is incarcerated in a disciplinary school for delinquents, called Casa by the Sea, hidden behind whitewashed walls near the resort town of Ensenada. For the next six weeks, she undergoes a brutal treatment right out of "A Clockwork Orange", designed to crush the spirit and self-...

A team of marine scientists is on the verge of making the most stunning discovery in the history of man: a previously unknown predatory species, alive now, evolving just like the dinosaurs, and being forced out of its world and into man's for a violent first encounter.

Secrets, lies, and misunderstandings - after 65 million years, has it all come down to this? Gerry is determined to cross the treacherous waters of Lake Origin and continue his hunt for the remaining Mosasaurs, a group of aquatic dinosaurs that have captured his scientific heart. His reputation, his credibility, and his future career rest on the outcome of this venture, and he is committed to the idea that this is a chance to not only rescue his dreams but also prove to himself that for once he can finish what he has started. However, he should have known by now that smooth sailing doesn't ...

Ró finds school impossible. She knows people think she's shy - and stupid. But when she goes to the bay each afternoon to watch the dolphin leap through the water, she finds the strength to keep going. Then the dolphin disappears, and everything starts falling apart. How much is Ró willing to risk to find him?

By turns epic and intimate, Telling Our Way to the Sea is both a staggering revelation of unraveling ecosystems and a profound meditation on our changing relationships with nature - and with one another. When the biologists Aaron Hirsh and Veronica Volny, along with their friend Graham Burnett, a historian of science, lead twelve college students to a remote fishing village on the Sea of Cortez, they come upon a bay of dazzling beauty and richness.

When Oxford archeologist Mensun Bound, dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Deep" by the Discovery Channel, teamed up with a financier to salvage a sunken trove of 15th-century porcelain, it seemed a dream enterprise. The stakes were high: the Hoi An wreck lay hundreds of feet down in a typhoon-prone stretch of water off the coast of Vietnam known as the Dragon Sea.

A young-adult adventure novel set in the Gulf of St. Lawrence during a summer holiday. Embark on an exhilarating journey with the spirited crew of the Antelope in St Lawrence Adventure, a gripping young-adult adventure novel set amidst the stunning and treacherous waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This summer escapade promises not only thrills and laughter but also profound lessons on friendship, resilience, and the essence of adventure. A Thrilling Summer Expedition The adventure kicks off with a council meeting aboard the Antelope, where the young crew, led by the enthusiastic Bruce and...

Unveiling one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, The Dead Sea Scrolls: What Is the Truth About the Dead Sea Scrolls? takes readers on a scholarly journey into the heart of these ancient texts. Discovered in the arid caves near the Dead Sea, these scrolls have captivated the world, offering unparalleled glimpses into a Jewish community from two millennia ago. But what do they truly reveal? Edward D. Andrews, a conservative Evangelical Christian Bible scholar, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Dead Sea Scrolls, meticulously examining their content, context...

The epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century - now a major motion picture starring Chris Hemsworth. The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged spermwhale in the Pacific in November 1820 set in motion one of the most dramatic sea stories of all time: the 20 sailors who survived the wreck took to three small boats (one of which was again attacked by a whale), and only eight of them survived their subsequent 90-day ordeal, after resorting to cannibalising their mates.

This completely original collection of poetry and prose captures the imagination and is a delight for both Lang Leav's avid fans and anyone encountering her writing for the first time. With every moment, Sea of Strangers invites you to go beyond love and loss to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment as you navigate your way around the human heart.