Nar has spent her seventeen years as an orphan slave with a secret: she has the touch of death. Scarred by her lack of control and accidental murders, Nar won’t dare make friends or reveal the truth to anyone. Only her dreams of escape keep her going. Instead, she gets kidnapped by a handsome pirate: Captain Kallen Shoskan, the son of the pirate king. And upon seeing her talents, he orders her to Islanda Nylar, where former slaves and runaways train for a life of sailing and plundering. It looks like freedom. It sounds like freedom. But Kallen is her personal tutor and trainer, in charge of her progress. Nar is the first recruit with deathly magic in centuries. But becoming a pirate will mean delivering more death, and Nar’s had enough of that. Even if Kallen is witty, protective, and bears his own tormented past. But if she fails her training, a savage captain will make her worse than a slave. To avoid a horrific fate, she’ll need to trust Kallen, pass her tests, and face her own darkness.
Time is running out. Can Nar and Kale stop the worst pirate of all from seizing the gods' treasure? After an explosive secret threatens to rip Nar and Kale apart, Nar and her fellow pirate recruits must race to stop Vulgan from reaching the Divine Treasure first. Whoever obtains the treasure will achieve world domination. In fact, nothing looks good right now. The pirate king blames them for crimes they didn't commit, but to catch up to Vulgan, they're going to need his help. Nar must entrench herself, and Kale, deeper into the pirate life and leading the pirate king straight to the treasure as well. Nothing can go wrong with that. But Nar's worst struggle comes from within. What's her true nature? Can she only bring pain to others? And is she doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?
From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Brother, Cory Doctorow, comes Pirate Cinema, a new tale of a brilliant hacker runaway who finds himself standing up to tyranny. Trent McCauley is sixteen, brilliant, and obsessed with one thing: making movies on his computer by reassembling footage from popular films he downloads from the net. In the dystopian near-future Britain where Trent is growing up, this is more illegal than ever; the punishment for being caught three times is that your entire household's access to the internet is cut off for a year, with no appeal. Trent's too clever for that too happen. Except it does, and it nearly destroys his family. Shamed and shattered, Trent runs away to London, where he slowly learns the ways of staying alive on the streets. This brings him in touch with a demimonde of artists and activists who are trying to fight a new bill that will criminalize even more harmless internet creativity, making felons of millions of British citizens at a stroke. Things look bad. Parliament is in power of a few wealthy media conglomerates. But the powers-that-be haven't entirely reckoned with the power of a gripping movie to change people's minds.... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Davy Jones' Locker: An Ultimate Pirate Collection encapsulates the thrilling essence of adventure and the eternal allure of the high seas across a broad spectrum of literary achievements. This expansive anthology brings together over 80 novels and stories, each contributing to a rich mosaic of maritime lore, heroism, and treachery. The collection spans a range of styles from historical narratives to fantastical tales, showcasing legendary works that have shaped the genre of seafaring literature. The sheer diversity within this compendium invites readers into the multifaceted world of pirates, exploring the depths of human ambition, the lust for treasure, and the laws of the sea in a way that no single author could encapsulate. The inclusion of seminal pieces from this vast array of contributors underscores the anthology's significance as a cornerstone of maritime fiction. The assembled authors, including literary giants like Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, alongside seafaring specialists such as Ralph D. Paine and Captain Charles Johnson, collectively provide an unmatched historical and cultural perspective on pirate lore. Their varied backgrounds, from the forefronts of the literary canon to the specialized niches of naval adventure writing, enrich the anthology's exploration of piracy from multiple angles. These contributors, many of whom lived through the golden age of sail or dedicated their lives to studying it, bring authenticity and depth to the collection, making it a critical convergence of voices that illuminates the era's adventurous spirit and its literary legacy. Davy Jones' Locker is not merely a compilation; it is a gateway to the vast, untamed oceanic past and its narratives, offering readers a unique opportunity to sail alongside some of the most memorable characters in fiction. It is a treasure trove for aficionados of maritime literature, history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the romance of piracy. This anthology promises a journey through the tempestuous waters of human nature, driven by the pursuit of freedom, fortune, and the unknown, making it an essential addition to the libraries of those who cherish the thrill of adventure and the craft of storytelling.
Enjoy the best sea adventures, treasure hunt tales and bloody battles, along with learning the truth behind the legends, the real life stories that inspired so many writers and produced so many beloved classics: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) Among Malay Pirates The Capture of Panama, 1671 The Malay Proas (James F. Cooper) The Daughter of the Great Mogul (Defoe) Morgan at Puerto Bello The Ways of the Buccaneers Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby, 1735 The Fight Between the Dorrill and the Moca Jaddi the Malay Pirate The Terrible Ladrones The Female Captive The Passing of Mogul Mackenzie Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean Pirates of Panama...
The sixth novel in the international bestselling adventures of Captain Alatriste, set in a time when the only thing needed to summon hell on earth—or sea—was a Spaniard and his sword. Accompanied by his faithful foster son, Íñigo, Captain Alatriste accepts a job as a mercenary aboard a Spanish galleon. The ship sets sail from Naples on a journey that will take them to some of the most remote—and wretched—outposts of the empire: Morocco, Algeria, and finally to Malta for a stunning and bloody battle on the high seas that will challenge even the battle-hardened Alatriste's resolve. Now seventeen, Íñigo is almost ready to leave Alatriste, his foster father and fellow soldier. But will age and experience bring wisdom, or is he likely to repeat many of his mentor's mistakes?
Piracy on the Seven Seas has reached a fever pitch. The black flag poses a constant danger for merchants and navies, as unscrupulous brigands seek their fortunes. But there are more dangers afoot than pirates: beasts lurking under the waves, rumors of haunted and immortal ghost ships...and the demon named "Reis." This book contains material for 7th Sea: Second Edition including new Backgrounds, Advantages, Stories and Sorceries. It also includes five new Pirate Nations: Numa, the land where legends were born and never left. La Bucca, the once-prison island turned headquarters for international intrigue. The Atabean Islands, where the ghosts of Rahuri ancestors sail alongside native peoples. Aragosta, home of the Brotherhood of the Coast and a pirate paradise. Jaragua, self-liberated slave colony and home of a new Sorcery called Kap Sevi. Pirate Nations also includes new setting materials for 7th Sea featuring the Devil Jonah, the dreaded Reis and Theah's first multinational, the Atabean Trading Company. There be adventure aplenty in these lands, more than any one crew can hope to see in a lifetime.
A real-life thriller -- the true story of the unheralded American who brought the Barbary Pirates to their knees. In an attempt to stop the legendary Barbary Pirates of North Africa from hijacking American ships, William Eaton set out on a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli. The operation was sanctioned by President Thomas Jefferson, who at the last moment grew wary of "intermeddling" in a foreign government and sent Eaton off without proper national support. Short on supplies, given very little money and only a few men, Eaton and his mission seemed doomed from the start. He triumphed against all odds, recruited a band of European mercenaries in Alexandria, and led them on a march across the Libyan Desert. Once in Tripoli, the ragtag army defeated the local troops and successfully captured Derne, laying the groundwork for the demise of the Barbary Pirates. Now, Richard Zacks brings this important story of America's first overseas covert op to life.
“Thoroughly engrossing . . . a spirited, suspenseful, economically told tale whose significance is manifest and whose pace never flags.” —The Wall Street Journal From The New York Times–bestselling author of The Ghost Map and Extra Life, the story of a pirate who changed the world Henry Every was the seventeenth century’s most notorious pirate. The press published wildly popular—and wildly inaccurate—reports of his nefarious adventures. The British government offered enormous bounties for his capture, alive or (preferably) dead. But Steven Johnson argues that Every’s most lasting legacy was his inadvertent triggering of a major shift in the global economy. Enemy of All Mankind focuses on one key event—the attack on an Indian treasure ship by Every and his crew—and its surprising repercussions across time and space. It’s the gripping tale of one of the most lucrative crimes in history, the first international manhunt, and the trial of the seventeenth century. Johnson uses the extraordinary story of Henry Every and his crimes to explore the emergence of the East India Company, the British Empire, and the modern global marketplace: a densely interconnected planet ruled by nations and corporations. How did this unlikely pirate and his notorious crime end up playing a key role in the birth of multinational capitalism? In the same mode as Johnson’s classic nonfiction historical thriller The Ghost Map, Enemy of All Mankind deftly traces the path from a single struck match to a global conflagration.
The British Empire was an astonishingly complex and varied phenomenon, not to be reduced to any of the simple generalisations or theories that are often taken to characterise it. One way of illustrating this, and so conveying some of the subtle flavour of the thing itself, is to descend from the over-arching to the particular, and describe and discuss aspects of it in detail. This book, by the well-known imperial historian Bernard Porter, ranges among a wide range of the events and personalities that shaped or were shaped by British imperialism, or by its decline in the post-war years. These include chapters on science, drugs, battles, proconsuls, an odd assortment of imperialists including Kipling, Lady Hester Stanhope and TE Lawrence, architecture, music, the role of MI6 and the reputation of the Empire since its demise. Together the chapters inform, explain, provoke, and occasionally amuse; but above all they demonstrate the kaleidoscopic variety and ambivalence of Britain s imperial history."
