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  • Folklore of the Sea

    Myths and legends of the maritime world

    Filled with the myths and legends of the deep, this new illustrated edition of the cult classic folklore collection reveals the stories that swirled on the open seas, and the customs that remain part of maritime life.The vivid, often eerie, superstitions, tales and rituals of the sea were the sailors ‘response to danger — immediate and uncontrolled. As a sailing-ship beat for weeks across the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gardener's Folklore

    The ancient secrets for gardening magic

    Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes.First published in 1976, Gardener's Folklore collects the little bits of magic ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Michael and Me

    Michael and Me was written for parents, educators and children to start the conversation early as to what is meant by a transgender person. It is written for those who have not had the benefit of knowing a transgender person, to explain why it is important for one to affirm ones identity. It uses easy to understand terms and concepts, a valuable tool to increase tolerance and decrease ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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    Gardener's Folklore

    The ancient secrets for gardening magic

    Narrated by Amanda Edmiston ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 40 min

    Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes.First published in 1976, Gardener's Folklore collects the little bits of magic ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Sailing Alone Around the World

    Series series Adlard Coles Maritime Classics
    Joshua Slocum's epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 in the 37 foot sloop Spray stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. It remains one of the major feats of singlehanded voyaging, and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats.Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dropped anchor in Newport, Rhode Island over three years after his ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Captain James Cook

    by Rob Mundle ...
    A biography that puts you on the quarterdeck with history's greatest sailorCaptain James Cook is one of the greatest maritime explorers in world history. Over three remarkable voyages of discovery into the Pacific in the latter part of the eighteenth century, Cook unravelled the oldest mystery surrounding the existence of Terra Australis Incognita - the Great South Land. He became the first ... Read more

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  • The Mauritius Command

    Series Book 4 - Aubrey/Maturin Novels
    "Jack's assignment: to capture the Indian Ocean islands of Réunion and Mauritius from the French. That campaign forms the narrative thread of this rollicking sea saga. But its substance is more beguiling still." —Elizabeth Peer, NewsweekThe year is 1810 and Great Britain is again at war with France. British naval officer Captain Jack Aubrey is ashore on half pay without a command, living in ... Read more

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  • A Sea of Words

    A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian

    A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: "A gem of a book" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?More than any other ... Read more

    $8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bligh

    Master Mariner

    by Rob Mundle ...
    Beyond the Bounty: A biography of the Royal Navy officer from "a master of the maritime narrative" ( The Sydney Morning Herald).The eighteenth century was an era when brave mariners took their ships beyond the horizon in search of an unknown world. Those chosen to lead these expeditions were exceptional navigators, men who had shown brilliance as they ascended the ranks in the Royal Navy. They ... Read more

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  • Astounding Sea Stories

    Fifteen Ripping Good Tales

    Edited by Tom McCarthy ...
    Stories that will entertain, inform, and inspire.Few people would want to test their mettle in an ice-encrusted boat with Ernest Shackleton, or search for the Northwest Passage with Franklin’s doomed crew, or watch their mates being beheaded by angry pirates like Daniel Collins. But it’s quite another thing to read these true accounts while settled into a favorite chair. Here are stoic and hardy ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Far Side of the World

    Series Book 10 - Aubrey/Maturin Novels
    The tenth installment in the beloved, epic Aubrey/Maturin series and inspiration for the major motion picture starring Russell Crowe.The War of 1812 continues, and Captain Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to wreak havoc with the British whaling trade. Meanwhile, Stephen Maturin has a mission of his own in ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Yellow Admiral

    Series Book 18 - Aubrey/Maturin Novels
    "There are those already planning this afternoon's trip to the bookstore. Their only reaction is: Thank god, Patrick O'Brian is still writing. To you, I say, not a moment to lose."—John Balzar, Los Angeles TimesLife ashore may once again be the undoing of Jack Aubrey in The Yellow Admiral, Patrick O'Brian's best-selling novel and eighteenth volume in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Aubrey, now a ... Read more

    $10.99 USD