Sea Wolves

Author : Nicholas Read
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781459805897

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The Sea Wolves sets out to disprove the notion of "the Big Bad Wolf," especially as it is applied to coastal wolves—a unique strain of wolf that lives in the rainforest along the Pacific coast of Canada. Genetically distinct from their inland cousins and from wolves in any other part of the world, coastal wolves can swim like otters and fish like the bears with whom they share the rainforest. Smaller than the gray wolves that live on the other side of the Coast Mountains, these wolves are highly social and fiercely intelligent creatures. Living in the isolated wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest, coastal wolves have also enjoyed a unique relationship with man. The First Nations people, who have shared their territory for thousands of years, do not see them as a nuisance species but instead have long offered the wolf a place of respect and admiration within their culture. Illustrated with almost one hundred of Ian McAllister's magnificent photographs, The Sea Wolves presents a strong case for the importance of preserving the Great Bear Rainforest for the wolves, the bears and the other unique creatures that live there.

Author : Lars Brownworth
Publisher : Crux Publishing Ltd
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781909979116

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In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. But there is more to the Viking story than brute force. They were makers of law - the term itself comes from an Old Norse word - and they introduced a novel form of trial by jury to England. They were also sophisticated merchants and explorers who settled Iceland, founded Dublin, and established a trading network that stretched from Baghdad to the coast of North America. In The Sea Wolves, Lars Brownworth brings to life this extraordinary Norse world of epic poets, heroes, and travellers through the stories of the great Viking figures. Among others, Leif the Lucky who discovered a new world, Ragnar Lodbrok the scourge of France, Eric Bloodaxe who ruled in York, and the crafty Harald Hardrada illuminate the saga of the Viking age - a time which “has passed away, and grown dark under the cover of night”.

Author : Karen McAllister,Cameron Young
Publisher : San Francisco : Sierra Club Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Natural history
ISBN : 1578050111

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The Great Bear Rainforest by Karen McAllister,Cameron Young Pdf

Along the coast between Vancouver Island and Alaska lies 250 miles of forested island and inlets. Ian and Karen McAllister spent seven years photographing and mapping this forgotten wild ecosystem. Their informative text and remarkable photographs (including some of the most extraordinary images of wild bears ever published) present a complete picture of this unique area. 150 color photos.

Author : Tim Clayton
Publisher : Abacus
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 034912289X

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Sea Wolves by Tim Clayton Pdf

* A fascinating book about an otherwise neglected aspect of the First World War

Author : Cheryl Alexander
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781771603744

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Takaya by Cheryl Alexander Pdf

An enchanting and evocative look at the unique relationship between a solitary, island-dwelling wolf and a renowned wildlife photographer. A lone wild wolf lives on a small group of uninhabited islands in British Columbia's Salish Sea, surrounded by freighter, oil tanker and other boat traffic and in close proximity to a large urban area. His name is Takaya, which is the Coast Salish First Nations people's word for wolf. Cheryl Alexander studied and documented this unique wolf for years, unravelling the many mysteries surrounding his life. Her documentation of Takaya's journey, his life on the islands and the development of their deep connection is presented alongside a stunning collection of her photography. Through journal entries, interviews, and a stunning collection of photography, Takaya: Lone Wolf addresses a number of profound questions and tells a story that is certain to inspire, enlighten, and touch the heart. It is the story of a wild animal, alone yet at peace.

Author : Wolfgang Frank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : OCLC:3510872

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Author : Daniel E. Kelly
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307490612

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Seawolves by Daniel E. Kelly Pdf

They called themselves Seawolves . . . The men of SEALs, PBRs, and SF called them saviors . . . Created in 1967, the HAL-3 helicopter squadron--aka Seawolves--provided quick-reaction close air support to SEALs, PBR River Rats, and Special Forces advisers and their troops. During the five years of the unit's existence, the seven detachments of Seawolves amassed stunning statistics: 78,000 missions, 8,200 enemy kills, 8,700 sampans sunk, and 9,500 structures destroyed. These 200 men collected a total of 17,339 medals. This is the story of one of those men. . . . Taking enemy fire while braced against the rocket pod of a Huey gunship and shooting an M-60 freehand in 110 mph winds was just part of Dan Kelly's job in Vietnam. As a gunner in the all-volunteer Seawolves, he served with distinction until three bullets bought him a trip home. Here is his amazing story of the Seawolves--a harrowing tale of unsung heroism and undaunted courage in combat.

Author : Daniel E. Kelly
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307492265

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U.S.Navy Seawolves by Daniel E. Kelly Pdf

There were no dry runs for Seawolves in Vietnam. They put their lives on the line—every time. In the Viet Cong-infested Mekong Delta, where small SEAL teams were always outgunned and outnumbered, discovery brought swift, deadly consequences— and a radio call for backup from the United States Navy’s very best: the Seawolves. The whir of approaching rotor blades signaled their arrival as they tore through the jungle at treetop level, gunners hanging off the skids, shooting M-60s, raining down their lethal mix of high explosives and incendiary death. Seawolf Dan Kelly describes the origins of this extraordinary outfit. Put through a training program unlike any other, these men emerged to perform unparalleled feats of courage. The stories of these elite warriors capture America’s real heroes in all their guts and glory, and demonstrate why the Seawolves are known as the most successful and most decorated unit in the Vietnam War.

Author : Philip K Allan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798677491849

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Sea of Wolves by Philip K Allan Pdf

1941 and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Across the stormy North Atlantic battle rages between wolfpacks of U-boats and escort ships fighting to protect the Allies' vital convoys. Meanwhile teams of codebreakers at Bletchley Park struggle to penetrate the German Navy's Top-Secret Dolphin code, and unlock the flow of vital intelligence that will swing the battle in the Allies favour.Sea of Wolves plots the lives of three people caught up in the centre of the battle. Vera Baldwin, a young crossword-enthusiast, lifted from her quiet suburban life and thrown into the middle of the greatest codebreaking effort the world has seen. Otto Stuckmann, the rookie commander of U70, a German naval veteran struggling with the ceaseless demands being placed on him. Leonard Cole, the newly appointed first lieutenant of HMS Protea and a man with unfinished business to resolve.Each is unknown to the others as their fates spiral around each other, touching and twisting towards a final encounter that will change their lives forever.

Author : Robert Low
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007380558

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The Wolf Sea (The Oathsworn Series, Book 2) by Robert Low Pdf

The gripping second novel in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of a band of Vikings looking for the return of the Rune Sword that will lead them to Attila’s Hoard

Author : Jack Du Brul
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593422007

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Clive Cussler The Sea Wolves by Jack Du Brul Pdf

Detective Isaac Bell battles foreign spies, German U-boats, and an old nemesis to capture a secret technology that could alter the outcome of World War I in the latest adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Clive Cussler. As New England swelters in the summer of 1914, Detective Isaac Bell is asked to investigate a cache of missing rifles—only to discover something much more sinister. Whoever broke into this Winchester Factory wasn’t looking to take weapons, they wanted to leave something in the shipping crates: a radio transmitter, set to summon a fleet of dreaded German U-boats. Someone is trying to keep American supplies from reaching British shores, and if Bell doesn’t crack the conspiracy in time, the Atlantic Ocean will run red with blood. Bell must hunt down a new piece of technology that is allowing the Germans to rule the seas from New York to England. With the outcome of the war at stake and Franklin Roosevelt’s orders on the line, Bell will risk everything to stop the U-Boats before they strike again.

Author : Sir Max Pemberton
Publisher : London; Paris[etc.] : Cassell
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : UIUC:30112041743938

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The Sea Wolves by Sir Max Pemberton Pdf

Author : Anders Winroth
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691169293

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The Age of the Vikings by Anders Winroth Pdf

A major reassessment of the vikings and their legacy The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by myth. It is true that they pillaged, looted, and enslaved. But they also settled peacefully and traveled far from their homelands in swift and sturdy ships to explore. The Age of the Vikings tells the full story of this exciting period in history. Drawing on a wealth of written, visual, and archaeological evidence, Anders Winroth captures the innovation and pure daring of the Vikings without glossing over their destructive heritage. He not only explains the Viking attacks, but also looks at Viking endeavors in commerce, politics, discovery, and colonization, and reveals how Viking arts, literature, and religious thought evolved in ways unequaled in the rest of Europe. The Age of the Vikings sheds new light on the complex society, culture, and legacy of these legendary seafarers.

Author : Edward Hamilton Currey
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1913-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465537461

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Sea Wolves of the Mediterranean by Edward Hamilton Currey Pdf

Author : E. Hamilton Currey
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4064066120054

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Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean: The grand period of the Moslem corsairs by E. Hamilton Currey Pdf

"Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean: The grand period of the Moslem corsairs" is a book about a fewer-known period in European history - the sea wars between the Turkish empire and the European powers. The author pays special attention to the fleet led by Andria Doria that fought the Turks off Crete.