検索キーワード： 海洋冒険

Franny Stone es el tipo de mujer incapaz de comprometerse. Sin embargo, cuando la naturaleza que adora comienza a desaparecer, no puede seguir por el mundo sin un destino. Dejando todo atrás, llega a Groenlandia para seguir a los últimos charranes árticos del mundo en su migración final hacia la Antártida. Convence a Ennis Malone, capitán del Saghani, de que la acepte a bordo con la promesa de que las aves los llevarán a un sitio de pesca.

Auf einem Campingplatz im Süden der Ostseeinsel Fehmarn wird ein Hamburger Geschäftsmann tot aufgefunden. Wie es aussieht, ist der Mann an einer Kohlenmonoxidvergiftung gestorben. Die Heizung in seinem Luxus-Wohnmobil lief auf Hochtouren. Alle Fenster waren verschlossen. Doch weshalb hat der vom Erfolg verwöhnte Mann sich umgebracht? Inselkommissarin Frieda Lieken ermittelt. Schnell findet sie heraus, dass es sich bei dem vermeintlichen Suizid in Wahrheit um einen kaltblütigen Mord handelt. Und mehr als nur eine Person hatte ein starkes Motiv für die Tat.

Die idyllische Nordseeinsel Spiekeroog soll für Anna und ihren fünfjährigen Sohn Elias ein Neuanfang sein – weit weg von den Schatten der Vergangenheit. In der gemütlichen Wohnung über der Buchhandlung Inseltraum finden die beiden nicht nur ein Zuhause, sondern auch Menschen, die ihnen mit offenen Armen begegnen. Zum ersten Mal seit langem wagt Anna wieder zu hoffen. Als sie am Strand auf den charismatischen Inselsanitäter Eric trifft, beginnt ihr Herz gegen ihren Willen schneller zu schlagen.

It’s been years since Ellie fished the Alaskan coastline—not since her mother died. But when she finds her father beat up behind the local bar, she learns he’s done the unforgivable: gambled away the family’s commercial fishing boat—her five-year-old son’s inheritance and the life she longs to reclaim. For nefarious reasons of his own, the bookie gives them one season to earn the money to buy it back.

Moby Dick by Herman Melville is one of the most celebrated works of fiction in the English language, a cornerstone of American literature, and an unflinching exploration of the human spirit. First published in 1851, this timeless classic has captivated generations with its daring narrative and profound themes, earning its place as a touchstone of literary excellence.

A Navy captain near the end of a decorated career, Stephen Rensselaer is disciplined, intelligent, and determined always to do what’s right. In defending the development of a new variant of warship, he makes an enemy of the president of the United States, who assigns him to command the doomed line’s only prototype­—Athena, Patrol Coastal 15­­—with the intent to humiliate a man who should have been an admiral. Rather than resign, Rensselaer takes the new assignment in stride.

Anstatt zu studieren, folgt Lea ihrem Herzen und bricht Hals über Kopf zu den Kanarischen Inseln auf. Dort möchte sie Keanu bei einem Projekt unterstützen, aber hat er das Angebot wirklich ernst gemeint? Ihr Vater Stefan weiß nichts davon. Er steckt tief in seinem hektischen Alltag fest, doch als er erfährt, dass Lea verschwunden ist, lässt er alles stehen und liegen, um sie zu suchen. Vom schlechten Gewissen geplagt, nimmt er seine Mutter mit, um die er sich viel zu selten kümmert.

The fiercely independent daughter of famous adventurers, she grew up travelling the world on the environmental flagship The Watch. So when Harriet's ship sinks in Antarctica and she has to be rescued by Commander Per Amundsen, an infuriatingly capable Norwegian naval officer and living breathing action hero, her world is turned upside down. Per thinks Harriet is an accident waiting to happen; Harriet thinks Per is a control freak. But when Harriet realises that Per is the only one who can help her fund the new ship she desperately wants, she is forced to cooperate with him.

Leni hat genug von Berlin – und vom Leben, das nicht mehr passt. Da erbt sie eine sanierungsbedürftige Kate an der Nordsee – samt eigenwilliger Gans und wortkargen aber verdammt gutaussehenden Nachbarn Erik. Eigentlich will sie schnell wieder weg. Doch plötzlich steht sie vor der Entscheidung: Großstadt oder Dorfidylle? Maklerdeal oder Herzensprojekt? Ein Roman über Neuanfänge, Liebe – und eine Gans mit starken Nerven.

Ein mysteriöser Todesfall sorgt im idyllischen Greetsiel für Schlagzeilen. In der Seniorenresidenz „Haus Friesenglück" wird eine ältere Dame leblos in der Badewanne aufgefunden. Ein Föhn lag im Wasser, und schnell diagnostiziert der Arzt des Hauses Selbstmord. Doch es gibt viele Unstimmigkeiten, Fenna Stern und Tammo Anders von der Kripo Greetsiel ermitteln. Schon bald finden sie heraus: Es war nicht der erste rätselhafte Tod im „Friesenglück" ... Immer mehr Indizien deuten auf Mord, doch wer hat ein Motiv?

A rash of killings threatens “the way life should be” in Downeast Maine. The Downeast region of the Maine coast is known for its independent, hard-working people, its picturesque settings - and its seafood. But behind the thousand islands, the countless miles of coastline, and the postcard scenery, bad things are happening in Acadia National Park. Kendra Hale, fresh off a dangerous assignment in Miami, is brought in by the FBI’s Special Projects Group to assist area law enforcement in their investigation.

I may be the rising dark star of Chicago’s criminal underworld, but I’ve been warned, and I have one chance to make things right, flying halfway around the world to do it. Until one hot AF heiress gets in my way with an unforgettable kiss and a blast of gunfire, hurling us both into the eye of a Mediterranean hurricane, snaring us in the ultimate high stakes games. Our impulsive escape to a Greek island exposes cruel lies, sour truths, explosive passion…and bares our bitter souls. I was always told that actions speak louder than words, and Adriana proved it to me.

Василий Михайлович Солнцев прожил длинную и непростую жизнь. В ней было все: три войны и мир, любимая жена и уже ставшие взрослыми дети. И вот на пороге своего восьмидесятилетия капитан Солнцев подводит итоги своего жизненного пути: вспоминает о самых памятных событиях и людях, а еще о своих самых верных друзьях: ветре и море, с которыми он, провел свои лучшие дни. Старик Сантьяго в Старике и море Хемингуэя говорил, что "человек не для того создан, чтобы терпеть поражения. Человека можно уничтожить, но его нельзя победить".

Colin Morgan narrates the action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin's voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. 'A masterpiece' Bernard Cornwell 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times In 1831 Charles Darwin set off in HMS Beagle under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy...

Romanzo pubblicato nel 1867 e dedicato a tutti gli amanti delle avventure e delle esplorazioni geografiche. Seguendo alcune indicazioni di una richiesta di aiuto, trovata in una bottiglia, un gruppo di coraggiosi si pone in cerca del capitano Harry Grant, andando n cerca di mirabolanti avventure, che hanno come sfondo la Patagonia, l’Australia, e i feroci cannibali Maori della Nuova Zelanda, fino all’immancabile e sfolgorante lieto fine. Grandi descrizioni geografiche, il libro è avvincente e istruttivo. Adatto a tutti.

For four years at Annapolis he prepared for this, pledging his youth, his ambition, and even his life. But when junior officer Dan Lenson finally gets his commission, it's an aging World War II destroyer. Now, with a mix of pride and fear, he heads into the world's most dangerous seas. As the Ryan plunges into the dark waters of the Arctic Circle at the height of storm season, Lenson and the crew pursue a mysterious and menacing enemy. But he soon discovers a foe even more dangerous within the Ryan, advancing a shocking agenda that drives the ship ever closer to disaster.

1794. Lieutenant John Pearce is caught between a feuding trio of admirals. One puts him in a position of danger while another asks him to undertake a hazardous commission in order to protect his friends, the Pelicans. Meanwhile, Pearce is also trying to construct a perjury case against Admiral Ralph Barclay.

Working with a team to analyze and defeat external threats to U.S. security, Dan must deal with a terrorist plot to smuggle in dirty-bomb material using the established drug-cartel methods. In the meantime, there's an internal threat from disgruntled military elements involving an attempt on the president's life using the "football": the mysterious suitcase that accompanies the president at all times, containing the codes and protocols to launch a nuclear strike.

After faking their deaths, siblings Clif and Ri sail the high seas in search of adventure. But when they seek a prize no one else dares pursue, they find out playing dead may get them killed. Facing dangerous adversaries in perilous locations, the hunt for the City of Diamonds will test their mettle as pirates. And it will also draw the attention of other deadly pirate enemies. Some of whom are out for blood.

The companions' journey across Lake Huron is interrupted by a pirate attack during a furious storm, and Krysty is pulled overboard during the fray. The companions seek refuge on a submerged freighter occupied by ex-pirate “Mean Pete" Kellogg and his crew. They tell stories of "He Who Shouts in the Lake", a creature under the control of Heidecker labs. The stories say the director of Heidecker labs is brutal and unforgiving, burning local villages to the ground and infecting them with disease. Forget the stories. Ryan knows only one truth. He must get Krysty back.