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"Izzo digs deep into what makes men weep."- Time Out New York In this moving investigation into the human comedy, the men aboard an impounded freighter in the port of Marseilles are divided: Wait for the money owed them, or accept their fate and abandon ship? Captain Abdul Aziz is determined to save his charge and do the right thing by his men. In these close quarters charged with physical and emotional tension, each life begins to resemble a chapter in the complex, colorful, and tragic story of the Mediterranean Sea itself-rich with romance, legend, passion, and drama.
Ilvie Little and the Fearless Sailors by Susanne Stemmer Pdf
Ilvie Little, the curious elf, has had enough of the beautiful but boring land of the elves and decides to discover the big, wide world.Together with her friends, a cook, and two twinkling companionsthe grumpy dog Sammy and the gluttonous monkey Theoshe wants to solve an ancient riddle.To do this, she must polish up a dusty old ship and go on the search for a lost treasure, withstanding any and all resistance along the way. But the fearless friends conquer all danger.A magical story for strong kids and those who want to become stronga fantastic, courage-inspiring book for reading out loud and reading yourself. For cool kids from 5-99.
Chapter1: The Great Distraction. They were getting ready for an exciting journey in a mysterious part of the galaxy where the stars shined like diamonds at night. They were called the Solar Sailors. Their ship, the Solaris, was different from anything you had ever seen. It didn't need fuel or sails made of cloth. Instead, it got its power from the sun, which it collected and turned into energy that it used to move through space. It was very busy on the deck of the Solaris as the crew finished getting everything ready. The solar sails were spread out and lit up with a light that seemed to dance with the joy of the event. The materials and tools were checked out and put away. The leader of the brave group, Captain Leo, was an example. His eyes were bright with excitement, and his hair was as dark as the place they were going to explore. He was calm and sure of himself as he stood in front of his group. He wasn't just a captain by title; he was a real leader who earned the respect of his team by being brave, smart, and determined to explore new areas. Everyone on board held their breath as he called for everyone to meet on deck. They were all waiting for the words they had all been hoping to hear. Captain Leo spoke words that echoed across the deck and into the hearts of the crew: "Today, we sail not just through the skies, but through the stars." These words reminded them of the amazing trip that was waiting for them and encouraged them to go on an adventure. They planned to use the sun to power their journey beyond the vast, unexplored depths of space. Their trip wasn't like any other; it was an adventure into the unknown, a chance to learn more about the world outside their comfortable bubble. The team replied right away and with a lot of feeling. The air was filled with cheers and the rustling of the solar winds they would soon be riding. Everybody knew how big the trip they were about to take was going to be, and their faces were filled with joy and excitement. There was Lily, the scientist who was as interested in the universe as space itself; Eli, the engineer who could solve even the hardest problems; and Mia, the experienced sailor who knew more about the stars than anyone else. When Captain Leo led them all together, they were more than just a team. They were bound by their goal to explore and find new things. The sailors on the Solaris were excited to see what lay ahead as it left their comfortable world. They were the ones who would go out into the world and look for the amazing things that lay ahead of them. They weren't just tourists; they were pioneers setting out on a trip that would take them far beyond their wildest dreams. The grand departure was not only the start of their trip, but also the start of an amazing story about friendship, adventure, and the human need to explore the unknown. Chapter 2: Sun Winds As the Solaris and its crew went into space, high above the earth and far from the blue and green seas, they saw a view that would never be seen again. Imagine the most beautiful dawn you've ever seen. Now picture it reaching into space and lighting up the universe with colors that are so bright they look like they are alive. These solar winds showed off nature's beauty and power in a way that people on the ground couldn't see. These winds were made up of very small particles that the sun shot into space. They were not like the calm breezes that make trees rustle or the strong gales that stir up the seas. Instead, the winds were like rivers that you couldn't see flowing through space. Mia, who was in charge of navigating the Solaris, was very good at riding the cosmic currents. With the light touch of a painter, she guided the ship. Her hands moved carefully and accurately over the controls. The huge, shiny solar sails caught the solar winds and used their power to send the Solaris further into space. It was a dance of motion and light that was put on the biggest stage possible. Mia yelled, "We're riding the solar winds!" All over the ship, her happy, amazed voice could be heard. Her words made them think of the amazing trip they were on—one in which they were sailing on the sun's breath and going through space. The group got together to look at the sails, which made their faces glow. There was a certain charm to this moment, a simple but thrilling feeling of being one with the world. They saw something that not many people had ever seen before as they rode on waves of light and energy sent by the star that gave life to their world. It made them realize how small they were in the big picture and how amazing it was that they could go on such amazing trips. The Solaris was at peace as it cruised through the solar winds. Everyone on the team, from the captain to the engineers, felt like they were working toward a goal that went beyond their ship. They were real travelers who blazed a path into the unknown parts of space because they were insatiably curious and always wanted to learn more. With their endless energy and light, the solar winds were more than just a natural force that had to be dealt with. They stood for the journey itself, a journey of discovery that included both the universe and what it meant to be a part of it, to sail among the stars on a ship powered by the sun and dream of what lay beyond the next horizon. Chapter 3: The First Results They set sail across the vast, silent expanse of space, where stars twinkled like faraway lamps and nothing, but darkness went on forever. Their eyes were wide with the excitement of what they might find. Not long after that, the vastness of space revealed its first wonder to them. This was the start of an amazing journey. In the depths, an old artifact floats, almost as if it were waiting to be found. This was not a normal piece of space junk; it showed that there were animals from a world and time that the Solar Sailors could not even begin to understand. The artifact was made of metal, but it wasn't metal like they had ever seen before. It had complicated and mysterious designs on it that made me think of a society from a long time ago that had reached the stars. Eli, who was the ship's tech, carefully moved the artifact onto the Solaris. His eyes, which were always so serious and focused, were shining with happiness and surprise. "This is incredible," he said in a tone that was equal parts shock and wonder. He was handling metal that was more than just a piece of history. It was a link to a past that none of them dared to believe existed. "It's from a civilization beyond our galaxy!" His words echoed through the space, instantly making them more aware of the vastness of the universe. The crew crowded around Eli to get a better look at the treasure because they were all interested. There was more to this metal piece than meets the eye. It was a puzzle that begged to be solved. The writing on the relic's surface looked like a long-lost language that passed on knowledge and ways of doing things from a time when there was a lot of life in space. For the Solar Sailors, this was the first real proof that they weren't alone in space and that other people had been on these cosmic seas before.
Early voyagers, contact; First conflicts under British at Risdon, 1804, varying reports; Childstealing prevalent, retaliation raids; Violence & ill-treatment of women by freed convicts; Crimes committed by settlers on Aborigines; Demarcation line introduced, repeated attacks by natives, quotes incidence of heroism by half-caste Dalrymple Briggs; Mosquito, native of Broken Bay, leader of mob employed as tracker, hung with Black Jack, 1825; Capture parties paid 5 pounds per head; Part played by Batman in the war, use of women as spies; N.S.W. natives as trackers; Capture of Eumarra by Gilbert Robertson, his policy; work of G.A. Robinson, his peace project; Bruni Is. taken over for natives, treatment of women by convict woodcutters & whalers, disease prevalent, deaths Truganina one of Robinsons followers, lists others; Capture of Big River or Ouse R. tribe, and others; Removal of natives to Swan Is., Gun Carriage Is. then Flinders Is., religious services, sales of birds & work, Aboriginal police, gives names of some; Oyster Cove settlement, treatment of natives; Women slaves to the sealers, treatment; notes on half-castes; Results of civilizing efforts; Notes on William Lanne.
The Lost Boys of Montauk by Amanda M. Fairbanks Pdf
"[A] riveting account of a fishing boat and its four young crewman lost at sea in 1984 off the coast of Montauk in eastern Long Island--a "fishing town with a drinking problem," as the locals have it--and the stunning repercussions of that loss for the families and friends of the four missing men and, indeed, the entire storied summer community of the Hamptons"--
The Sailor who Fell from Grace with the Sea by Yukio Mishima Pdf
A beautiful hardback edition of a great Japanese classic, beautiful, lyrical and deeply ominous. A band of savage thirteen-year-old boys reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical, and sentimental, and train themselves in a brutal callousness they call 'objectivity'. When the mother of one of them begins an affair with a ship's officer, he and his friends idealise the man at first; but it is not long before they conclude that he is in fact soft and romantic. They regard this disillusionment as an act of betrayal on his part - and the retribution is deliberate and horrifying. 'Mishima's greatest novel, and one of the greatest of the past century' The Times VINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful
Author : Mark L. Thompson Publisher : Wayne State University Press Page : 428 pages File Size : 41,8 Mb Release : 2004-04-13 Category : Fiction ISBN : 0814332269
More than eight hundred sailors served aboard the Sterett during her hazardous and demanding duties in World War II. This is the story of those men and their beloved ship, recorded by a junior officer who served on the famous destroyer from her commissioning in 1939 to April 1943, when he was wounded at the Battle of Tulagi. Peppered with the kind of vivid, authentic details that could only be provided by a participant, the book is the saga of a gallant fighting ship that earned a Presidential Unit Citation for her part in the Third Battle of Savo Island, where she took on a battleship, cruiser, and destroyer and was the last to leave the fray. Calhoun's gripping and colorful account tells what it was like to be there during those furiously fought, close-range engagements. When published in hardcover in 1993, the book was widely praised as a good read loaded with rich and interesting details.
Pirates, Ships, and Sailors by Kathryn Jackson,Byron Jackson Pdf
Ahoy! First published in 1950, Golden Books is pleased to reissue this delightful hardcover collection of 24 stories and poems, including Pirate’s Cove, The Little Lost Island, and The Careful, Cheerful Sailor by Kathyrn and Byron Jackson. All sea-loving children—and their parents—will be wowed by Gustaf Tenggren’s beautiful illustrations.
