A guide to the language and lore of 21st century seafarers. Full of practical advice, this is a dictionary with a difference: many words are illustrated by passages from classic books of the sea, yet more by the experiences of the author aboard an American schooner.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The hilarious and terrible consequences of everyone doing his own thing. Children and adults alike will enjoy this precautionary tale with its concise rhyming text and amusing illustrations.
Candice Phee isn't a typical twelve-year-old girl. She has more than her fair share of quirks, but she also has the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to make sure everyone around her is happy—which is no easy feat when dealing with a pet fish with an identity crisis, a friend who believes he came from another dimension, an age-old family feud, and a sick mom. But she is on a mission. Her methods might be unique, but Candice will do whatever it takes to restore order to her world and make sure everyone is absolutely, categorically happy again.
Alex Brave - a young girl known as A.B - set sail upon her most daring journey yet: to find ocean wonders for each and every letter of the alphabet. She hopped aboard her ship and sailed the world round, so let's take a look at her journal and see what A.B. on the seven seas found! In this colorful undersea adventure like no other, dive into an exploration of ocean wonders from the well-known to the bizarre. From the narwhal (the very real unicorn of the sea) to the rare megamouth shark, the vibrant parrotfish, mysterious vampire squid, playful dolphins, lovable penguins, and so many more, the journey will quickly become a family favorite! Jam-packed with delightful ocean characters (2-3 for each letter of the alphabet), "A.B. and the 7 Seas" inspires curiosity, discovery, exploration, and appreciation for the ocean's amazing creatures. Lovingly hand-drawn and hand-painted with brilliantly colored characters that seem to pop off the page, the ocean and its animals come to life in this captivating picture book for kids. Written and illustrated by a husband and wife team with a lifetime love of the ocean and 12 years teaching ocean science in the K-12 classroom and a coastal science center. Visit their website LivingPorpoisefully.com for more of their ocean education books, fun lessons, crafts and activities! Ages 4-8.
The bestselling, award-winning author of Bad Land takes us along the Inside Passage, 1,000 miles of often treacherous water, which he navigates solo in a 35-foot sailboat, offering captivating discourses on art, philosophy, and navigation and an unsparing narrative of personal loss. "A work of great beauty and inexhaustible fervor." —The Washington Post Book World With the same rigorous observation (natural and social), invigorating stylishness, and encyclopedic learning that he brought to his National Book Award-winning Bad Land, Jonathan Raban conducts readers along the Inside Passage from Seattle to Juneau. But Passage to Juneau also traverses a gulf of centuries and cultures: the immeasurable divide between the Northwest's Indians and its first European explorers—between its embattled fishermen and loggers and its pampered new class.
"The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place." A book to be read for pleasure as well as a practical identification guide, The Edge of the Sea introduces a world of teeming life where the sea meets the land. A new generation of readers is discovering why Rachel Carson's books have become cornerstones of the environmental and conservation movements. New introduction by Sue Hubbell. (A Mariner Reissue)
Stitch up a colorful kaleidoscope of crochet! Explore a lively twist on crocheted motifs as you shift through various shapes and color combinations. From the traditional granny square to more complex forms, these faceted motifs are the building blocks to creating unique and stunning designs. Crochet Kaleidoscope will help make your projects pop with the perfect mix of color in every stitch. Along with a collection of 100 fresh motifs, this book includes a complete guide to choosing yarn colors, what order to put them in, and how many to include. Plus, get five home decor and accessory patterns including a table runner, pillow, and rug from crochet designer and author Sandra Eng. You can shift shapes and shades to make the perfect piece for your home. Every turn of the crochet kaleidoscope allows you to get creative with color and apply your own unique personality to your crochet motifs.