Overboard On The Ocean

Author : Markus Motum
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781536227864

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Ducks Overboard!: A True Story of Plastic in Our Oceans by Markus Motum Pdf

Eco facts come to light as a plastic duck narrates this beautifully illustrated true story of thousands of bath toys that were lost at sea and swept to the four corners of the Pacific. If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as facts about the ways plastic is affecting various parts of the world.

Author : Brett Archibald
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250143310

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Alone by Brett Archibald Pdf

"Solitude is terrifying and awe-inspiring in Alone." —The Wall Street Journal In April 2013, fifty-year-old Brett Archibald was on board a surf-charter boat, making a night-time crossing of the remote Mentawai Strait off Sumatra, Indonesia. In the middle of a storm, ill with severe food poisoning, he blacked out. When he came to, he found himself in the raging sea, sixty miles from shore. As Brett saw the lights of his boat disappearing into the darkness, it became clear that no one had seen him fall, and that no one would hear his shouts for help. He was alone in the ocean. It would be eight hours before his friends realized he was missing. At that point a frantic search began for a single man somewhere in thousands of square miles of heaving waves. The rough weather meant that no planes or helicopters could assist in the search. According to the experts, he should have died within ten to fourteen hours. Instead, Brett battled Portuguese man o' war and jellyfish, sharks, seagulls, and the stormy seas for more than 28 hours. Alone is the remarkable tale of his miraculous survival and rescue. It is also the story of what it takes to defy extraordinary odds and the incredible power of the human spirit.

Author : Joyce Chaplin
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465008858

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The First Scientific American by Joyce Chaplin Pdf

Famous, fascinating Benjamin Franklin -- he would be neither without his accomplishments in science. Joyce Chaplin's authoritative biography considers all of Franklin's work in the sciences, showing how, during the rise and fall of the first British empire, science became central to public culture and therefore to Franklin's success. Having demonstrated in his earliest experiments and observations that he could master nature, Franklin showed the world that he was uniquely suited to solve problems in every realm. In the famous adage, Franklin "snatched lightning from the sky and the scepter from the tyrants" -- in that order. The famous kite and other experiments with electricity were only part of Franklin's accomplishments. He charted the Gulf Stream, made important observations on meteorology, and used the burgeoning science of "political arithmetic" to make unprecedented statements about America's power. Even as he stepped onto the world stage as an illustrious statesman and diplomat in the years leading up to the American Revolution, his fascination with nature was unrelenting. Franklin was the first American whose "genius" for science qualified him as a genius in political affairs. It is only through understanding Franklin's full engagement with the sciences that we can understand this great Founding Father and the world he shaped.

Author : Ellen Jacobson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951495187

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Overboard on the Ocean by Ellen Jacobson Pdf

What would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist? When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn't expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is. In between tracking down clues and questioning suspects, Mollie also has to help a friend plan her wedding and get her own boat ready to set sail. Can Mollie discover who the killer is or will she end up in a watery grave of her own? Overboard on the Ocean is the sixth book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab Overboard on the Ocean today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last. Spoiler Alert: You'll be humming "Here Comes the Bride" by the time you're finished reading! The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries Prequel - Robbery at the Roller Derby Book #1 - Murder at the Marina Book #2 - Bodies in the Boatyard Book #3 - Poisoned by the Pier Book #3.5 - Buried by the Beach Book #4 - Dead in the Dinghy Book #5 - Shooting by the Sea Book #6 - Overboard on the Ocean

Author : Michael J. Tougias
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439153628

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Overboard! by Michael J. Tougias Pdf

From masterful storyteller Michael J. Tougias comes a new, heart-stopping true-life tale of maritime disaster, his most thrilling and amazing story yet. In May 2005, Tom Tighe, captain of a forty-five-foot-long sailboat named the Almeisan, and his first mate, Loch Reidy, welcomed three new crewmembers for a five-day voyage from Connecticut across the blue waters of the Gulf Stream to sun-drenched Bermuda. The new crew included forty-six-year-old Kathy Gilchrist, seventy-year-old Ron Burd, and thirty-four-year-old Chris Ferrer. Although Tighe had made the trip forty-eight times, with Reidy accompanying him on twenty of those voyages, the rest of the crew had joined to learn more about offshore sailing. Four days into the voyage, an enormous storm struck, sweeping two of the crew into the towering sea. The remaining crewmembers managed to stay aboard the vessel as it was slowly torn apart by the rampaging ocean. Overboard! follows the simultaneous desperate struggles of both those still on the boat and those fighting for their lives in the sea. The Coast Guard, alerted to the Almeisan’s distress, rushed to the storm-tossed scene. Their ensuing search and rescue mission proved so spectacularly difficult and dangerous that it was later selected—from among thousands of incidents—as the Guard’s search and rescue case of the year. Highly trained helicopter pilots and rescue swimmers alike found themselves in almost as much trouble as those trapped by the ferocious ocean. By turns tragic, thrilling, and deeply inspiring, Overboard! is a riveting, fast-paced story of death and survival at sea—amazing, unforgettable, and all true.

Author : Ellen Jacobson
Publisher : A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951495195

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Overboard on the Ocean by Ellen Jacobson Pdf

Author : Donovan Hohn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781101475966

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Moby-Duck by Donovan Hohn Pdf

Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year A revelatory tale of science, adventure, and modern myth. When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. Hohn's accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive world of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic risks of maverick sailors, and the shadowy world of Chinese toy factories. Moby-Duck is a journey into the heart of the sea and an adventure through science, myth, the global economy, and some of the worst weather imaginable. With each new discovery, Hohn learns of another loose thread, and with each successive chase, he comes closer to understanding where his castaway quarry comes from and where it goes. In the grand tradition of Tony Horwitz and David Quammen, Moby-Duck is a compulsively readable narrative of whimsy and curiosity.

Author : F. Marion Crawford
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547369912

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Man Overboard! by F. Marion Crawford Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Man Overboard!" by F. Marion Crawford. 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.

Author : Elizabeth Fama
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Muslims
ISBN : 9780553494365

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Overboard by Elizabeth Fama Pdf

Escaping from a sinking ferry in the waters off Sumatra, fourteen-year-old Emily fights for survival for herself and a young Indonesian boy, who draws courage from his quiet but firm Islamic faith.

Author : Gill Hoffs
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526734402

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The Lost Story of the Ocean Monarch by Gill Hoffs Pdf

The ship was almost instantly in flames Some jumped overboard immediately, and all was in indescribable confusion. The masts began to fall one after another, and it is supposed killed great numbers by their descent. Others, it is feared, were roasted alive, but the majority were drowned. (Hull Advertiser and Exchange Gazette, 25 August 1848)The Ocean Monarch was only a few hours out of Liverpool on 24 August 1848 when a cabin passenger shouted Fire! and all hell broke loose. Bound for Boston with almost 400 people on board, the emigrant ship was soon ablaze with little chance of putting the flames out. People watched helplessly from their cottages along the Welsh coast as some ships ignored the travellers plight while others raced to their aid. On the 170th anniversary of the disaster Gill Hoffs reveals the full story of this forgotten wreck, including tales of French royalty, an American artist, and a courageous stewardess who gave her life to save her fellow travellers. Discover what happened to the passengers and crew, including:James K. Fellows, a kindly American jeweller trying to get home to his familyJotham Bragdon, the first mate who fled the wreck then returned to shore a heroMary Walter and her mysterious family, escaping danger in London only to find greater peril lay at seaFollow the murder trial of a crew of rescuers and find out the real fate of their victim and whether the mysterious Irish toddler Kate found her family again.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1400 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Marine pollution
ISBN : UCAL:B5165403

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Ocean Pollution by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere Pdf

Author : Morris Gleitzman
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781742283722

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Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman Pdf

A story of adventure, ball control and hope. Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard.

Author : John Aldridge,Anthony Sosinski
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781602863293

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A Speck in the Sea by John Aldridge,Anthony Sosinski Pdf

The harrowing adventure-at-sea memoir recounting the heroic search-and-rescue mission for lost Montauk fisherman John Aldridge, which Daniel James Brown calls "A terrific read." I am floating in the middle of the night, and nobody in the world even knows I am missing. Nobody is looking for me. You can't get more alone than that. You can't be more lost. I've got too many people who love me. There's no way I'm dying like this. In the dead of night on July 24, 2013, John Aldridge was thrown off the back of the Anna Mary while his fishing partner, Anthony Sosinski, slept below. As desperate hours ticked by, Sosinski, the families, the local fishing community, and the U.S. Coast Guard in three states mobilized in an unprecedented search effort that culminated in a rare and exhilarating success. A tale of survival, perseverance, and community, A Speck in the Sea tells of one man's struggle to survive as friends and strangers work to bring him home. Aldridge's wrenching first-person account intertwines with the narrative of the massive, constantly evolving rescue operation designed to save him.

Author : Herbert Clyde Lewis
Publisher : Boiler House Press
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781913861247

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Gentleman Overboard by Herbert Clyde Lewis Pdf

Out of print for over seventy years, Gentleman Overboard by Herbert Clyde Lewis is being rescued for today's readers to launch Boiler House Press's new series, Recovered Books. Halfway between Honolulu and Panama, a man slips and falls from a ship. For crucial hours, as he patiently treads water in hope of rescue, no one on board notices his absence. By the time the ship's captain is notified, it may be too late to save him... Rediscovered in 2009 by Brad Bigelow as part of tireless research for his popular Neglected Books website, Gentleman Overboard has since achieved the status of a cult classic and even become something of an international phenomenon, having seen translations into Spanish, Hebrew, and Dutch. The newspaper Ha'aretz has called it 'A miniature masterpiece that emerged from oblivion'; the Spanish magazine El Cultural dubbed it 'una perlita': 'a little pearl'. A masterful piece of narrative tension, and way ahead of its time, Gentleman Overboard sets the question of existence in its most basic terms. The story speaks fiercely to the contemporary moment and for all who share a sense of loneliness through having found themselves isolated by politics, disease, economics -or indeed just sheer accident and bad luck. The fate of the novel's hero even has ironic parallels with that of the author, Herbert Clyde Lewis, who died forgotten and alone in 1950, a victim of Hollywood's black list, and who has since slipped beneath the waves of fashion and time, but now hopefully is to be recovered from the murky depths for the readership he posthumously deserves.

Author : Jonathan Franklin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501116292

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438 Days by Jonathan Franklin Pdf

The miraculous account of the man who survived alone and adrift at sea longer than anyone in recorded history. For fourteen months, Alvarenga survived constant shark attacks. He learned to catch fish with his bare hands. He built a fish net from a pair of empty plastic bottles. Taking apart the outboard motor, he fashioned a huge fishhook. Using fish vertebrae as needles, he stitched together his own clothes. Based on dozens of hours of interviews with Alvarenga and interviews with his colleagues, search and rescue officials, the medical team that saved his life and the remote islanders who nursed him back to health, this is an epic tale of survival. Print run 75,000.