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The Pearls of Parlay (1911) Parlay, who has become the ruler of the atoll of Hikihoho after marrying the queen there, summons the leading traders of the South Seas to his atoll for an auction of the whole of his fabulous collection of pearls. But that day is precisely at the peak of the hurricane season and when their ships have gathered in the atoll's lagoon the barometer starts going through the floor, as the mother of all hurricanes is on the verge of destroying not only all the ships but the island as well.

Luisa hat sich einen Traum erfüllt: Sie hat ihre eigene Tierarztpraxis eröffnet! Voller Hingabe setzt sie sich für ihre flauschigen Patienten ein. Da steht eines Tages Lars vor der Tür – ihre erste große Liebe. Im Arm hält er einen schwer verletzten winselnden Golden-Retriever-Welpen. Luisa sieht sofort, wie dringend das Tier ihre Hilfe braucht. Wie gut, dass der Notfall sie von ihren Gefühlen für Lars ablenkt, die sofort wieder in ihr brodeln.

Partnered with his charismatic son, Mako, they embark on a mission to thwart a diabolical plan to reshape the European Union. As they unravel the intricate threads of a plot involving a mystical artifact, they discover that betrayal lurks closer than they could ever imagine. With an ally turned adversary, playing a dangerous game, the father-son duo must navigate through ancient fortresses, decode historical mysteries, and outsmart their enemies in a race against time.

Occlusion, a modern sea story explores the complex relationship of a young man coming of age, a captain, a lover and the first woman with whom he learns intimacy. Henry a student readying a small sailboat to navigate his way to England to meet his college lover, meets an old sea captain. A relationship evolves which, in ways unfathomable will change his life.

In un paese sulla costa della Sicilia orientale, la giunta comunale ha un’idea per risollevare il teatro cittadino. Richiamare a casa come direttore artistico il figliol prodigo, che ha abbandonato la provincia e l’isola per diventare un attore di successo. Lui accetta felice, pieno di aspettative. È pronto a portare avanti un progetto innovativo e dal respiro internazionale. Ma, varcata la porta dell’edificio di fine Ottocento, quello che vede è sconfortante: i corridoi sono affollati di dipendenti annoiati che spostano carte e si accaparrano straordinari che non fanno, la biglietteria non funziona, la sartoria è abbandonata da tempo.

Embark on a legendary adventure in Tigers of the Ice, where history meets thrilling action. Captain Elisha Kane and his crew face the brutal Arctic wilderness, battling polar bears, mutiny, and the unforgiving elements in their quest to uncover the fate of a vanished explorer. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Arctic exploration, this gripping historical novel immerses you in vivid landscapes and relentless challenges. Perfect for fans of action-packed tales and historical mysteries, this book promises edge-of-your-seat suspense and unforgettable characters.

The Narrows are the most shark infested waters of the Caribbean, a three kilometer wide strait steeped in folklore that exists between the islands of St Kitts and Nevis, upon which ships full of people risk passage every day. In 1970 the Christena ferry disaster claims the lives of over 233 passengers, and a young man named Marcus is part of the daring rescue operation, battling abnormally aggressive sharks and stormy seas to rescue victims.

Erin had a plan . . . Go to college, become an advertising exec, marry her boyfriend of five years, and start a family—all in that order. But even the best laid plans are no match for life's curveballs. Plagued by deception, rejection, and an unfortunate diagnosis, she runs away from the only...

If you like the sunshine this book is for you. If you like the ocean this book is for you. If you like the feeling of the waves lapping against your feet, the feeling of the sand clinging to your toes, the feeling of the breeze blowing through your hair, this book is for you. If you like the sound of the songbirds of the sea, the sound of the waves curling on the beach, the sound of the bubbling creatures of the sea, this book is for you. If you find a story of harmony to your liking, full of the trials and tribulations that life has in store, then I recommend this book to you, for a life lived without communing with nature is a life lost in nature's view.

Sarah Mitchell stood at the helm of the fishing vessel, Serenity, her steady gaze sweeping over her crew. The wind ruffled her wind blown brown hair as she cleared her throat and addressed them, her voice carrying the weight of experience. "Alright, everyone gather round," she called out, her words cutting through the murmur of anticipation that tinged the air. The crew quickly assembled on deck, their faces reflecting a mix of excitement and solemnity.

Знайдений у пляшці манускрипт (англ. MS. Found in a Bottle) — оповідання Едгара Аллана По в жанрі пригод, в якому описується морська подорож героя, який пройшов через важкі випробування і став свідком фантастичних подій. Оповідання викладено у формі послання, яке герой опустив у пляшку і викинув за борт у момент загибелі, що наближається.«Знайдений у пляшці манускрипт» був одним із шести оповідань, які Едгар По відправив на конкурс, організований тижневиком Baltimore Saturday Visiter. Рішенням членів журі він став переможцем і приніс автору приз – 50 доларів.

A MYSTERY AT SEA plunges forensic geologists Cassie Oldfield and Walter Shaws into deadly waters. When a boat is found deserted off the California coast, it looks to be a simple fishing accident. But there is nothing ordinary going on here. The geologists track the strange incident to an even stranger project. Someone with toxic skills is at work in this sea.

Abenteuerlich und ergreifend. Die 15-jährige Lilly Thomson reist in den 1980er-Jahren mit Vater und Schwester Anna auf dem Trawler "Blue Star" von Flensburg aus um die halbe Welt, um nach Jamaika auszuwandern. Dabei konkurriert der Ruf des Abenteuers mit ihrem inneren Konflikt, die kranke Mutter zurücklassen zu müssen. Lilly trotzt nicht nur den Herausforderungen der langen Schiffsreise und der Enge an Bord, den Gefahren durch Piraten, Verrat und Korruption, sondern auch ihrer angeborenen Spastik und ihrem strengen Vater.

Captured by pirates and brought to the west coast of Africa, young British seaman Andrew Battell longs for his home in seventeenth-century England. His only hope of returning is to work hard and be awarded freedom by his Portuguese captors—a freedom he is consistently denied. As he is moved farther and farther inland, away from the coast and any hope of a boat back to England, Battell’s dreams of freedom begin to dwindle. Finally, taking matters into his own hands, he escapes and takes sanctuary among the Jaqqas, a tribe of cannibalistic warriors lead by the sinister Lord of Darkness.

EPIC Award Winner "Wild ride, in-depth characters, compelling plot, cutting-edge issues." Marq de Villiers, prize winning author, Order of Canada award. "Masterful, high-stakes suspense thriller." Lisa Turner, bestselling mystery writer, Edgar Award nominee. A disaster lurks beneath the ocean...

The New Atlantis is a utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon. In this work, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of "Bensalem".

Whitt Rogers has been dreaming. Horrible dreams. Dreams that stretch the very fabric of the real and the unreal as he is pulled by a voice across the country to a small crab fishing ship set to depart into the Bering Sea. At sea, the memories piece themselves together in cracked fragments. But there is something out there, something speaking to Whitt in his dreams. A voice from a long-forgotten memory that promises peace at the cost of madness. A voice that leads to a place unimaginable and inescapable.

Caught in a redundant housewife existence, Ann never leaves her beige suburban home, her schlubby do-nothing son Brian is directionless after graduating high-school, and it looks like nothing will ever change. But when Brian is swallowed by a whale and Ann receives a garbled phone call from him, she is determined to find that monstrous beast and rescue her son. Experts, her ex, the press—everyone thinks she’s crazy—but she’s committed to her worthy quest.

As turmoil swirls for some in the emotional waters of Stony Point, others take to the skies. Only fitting for Miss Moonchild Starbeam ... Elsa DeLuca. With two special guests in tow, she's no longer California dreamin'. Instead, she's there reuniting with a dear friend these early autumn days.

It's a long way from the hills of East Tennessee to the arid islands of the Dutch Caribbean. From the author of the best-selling Deep Series, Boone is a brand-new prequel that follows Boone Fischer in his early years. His passions, his challenges, and the fascinating people he meets along the way... all are parts of the journey that will shape the man he will become, and lead him to the life of a divemaster in Curaçao and Bonaire.