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Life is hard in Ireland in 1867. Eliza Carthy moves with her lighthouse-keeper husband James and sons Peter and Joseph to the remote island of Skellig Michael. When assistant keeper Edmund and his wife Ruth arrive, Eliza hopes for respite. But her new neighbours are not what she'd expected.

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1793 and Europe is ablaze with war. Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Duke William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all that he goes through in danger of tempest and battle he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor.

The Blockade Runners by Jules Verne is a gripping tale of high-seas adventure set during the American Civil War. Follow a daring crew as they risk everything to navigate perilous waters, evade capture, and challenge the dangers of wartime trade. Packed with suspense, maritime drama, and Verne’s signature attention to detail, this short novel offers a thrilling journey for fans of nautical and historical adventure fiction.

Captain Turnhouse RN—Bloody Nick—is still in the Mediterranean, nursing his experimental frigate and enjoying the mixed blessings of being favored by Old Jervie, a hard but just taskmaster. The French are still reeling from the shock of the Battle of the Nile, the Ottoman Empire is hastening into decline, the Spanish are in their customary disarray, and the Barbary Rovers are enjoying a resurgence. The Mediterranean is in a state of chaos—ideal for a predatory young captain, even if at first in an unreliable ship.

A wild story of a journalist who becomes manager of a station in the (African) interior and makes himself worshipped by a tribe of savages. The story of the civilized, enlightened Mr. Kurtz, who embarks on a harrowing "night journey" into the savage heart of Africa, only to find his dark and evil soul.

Ventisei generazioni fa, nel territorio compreso tra Genova e Lavagna, Ulisse e i suoi amici imparano ad amare il mare con tutto ciò che produce e trasporta, tesoro incommensurabile di memoria e vita.

August, 1616. The whaling ship Heartsease has ventured high into the Arctic, but now must begin the long journey home. Only one man stays behind: Thomas Cave makes a wager to remain here, alone, until the next season. No man has yet been known to survive a winter this far north. As the light recedes and the ice begins to close in, Cave pits himself against blizzards, avalanches, bears - and his own demons.

Una desafortunada misión a la zona abisal del océano Pacífico libera a una Charcharodon Megalodon, el depredador más temible que el planeta haya visto y que se creía extinta desde hacía varios millones de años. El tiburón de más de 20 metros de largo y 20 toneladas de peso, desata una monstruosa cacería devorando todo lo que se cruza a su paso mientras que los científicos a cargo de la misión y el ejército le dan caza, los primeros para capturarlo vivo y los segundos para acabar con la amenaza que representa.

Meeresrauschen, eine unverhoffte Begegnung und ganz viel Liebe Das Hörbuch für die Extraportion Herzklopfen an der Ostsee – Jetzt auch als Hörbuch! Um das Chaos in ihrem Leben hinter sich zu lassen, beschließt Kati, Urlaub an der Ostsee zu machen und dort ihre beste Freundin Nele zu besuchen. Denn manchmal muss es doch ein bisschen mehr, ähm, Meer sein, oder? Schon bei ihrer Ankunft stößt sie mit dem viel zu rauen, viel zu bärtigen und viel zu großen Keno zusammen, der sich dann auch noch als ihr Nachbar entpuppt. Von der erhofften Entspannung scheint nun nicht mehr viel übrig zu sein.

It is the spring of 1864 and the Confederate raider Palmetto is off the Philippines, pursuing her campaign against US shipping. For her captain, Thomas Grover there is much to consider, for with the ship’s previously sustained engine damage not fully repaired, he learns that these seas are now patrolled by a new Union warship that vastly overmatches his own ship. As the war turns increasingly against the south, Grover must redouble his efforts against the enemy, but the hidden threats facing him are as dangerous as the known ones.

It is 1861 and Thomas Grover has resigned from the US Navy to go with his native state of South Carolina which has left the Union. For two years his career in the new Confederate Navy is tedious and unrewarding. He is posted to Britain as a naval attaché, again denied his wish for active service, until he is transferred to Liverpool where he is offered command of a new warship.

It is early 1854, and war looms with Tsarist Russia. James Rutherford and his ship Spartan are transferred to Royal Navy service and given a role patrolling Oriental waters in search of a powerful enemy warship which seeks to prey upon allied shipping. Reluctant to be confined to such tedium, Rutherford adopts a more proactive approach but this will lead to grave risks for Spartan’s crew.

Moby Dick by Herman Melville is one of the most celebrated works of fiction in the English language, a cornerstone of American literature, and an unflinching exploration of the human spirit. First published in 1851, this timeless classic has captivated generations with its daring narrative and profound themes, earning its place as a touchstone of literary excellence.

But when her boyfriend Andreas rebuffed the romantic gesture, heartbroken Sophie cut all contact with the gruff mountaineer, determined to get on with her life. When the destination wedding agency she works for merges with an adventure travel company to create unique ceremonies for outdoor enthusiasts, Sophie is horrified to discover Andreas works there. Even worse: he's been assigned as her guide for a scouting trip to Italy, in search of the perfect location for a summit-top wedding.

"По морю прочь" — это традиционный по форме роман, но уже в нем видны черты, прославившие писательницу: новаторский стиль повествования, проникновение во внутренний мир героев и изящная проза. Юная Рэчел отправляется в морской круиз из Лондона на курорт на побережье Южной Америки. Она — свободный дух, далекий от предрассудков и условностей общества, мира политики и сильных чувств. И это путешествие станет для Рэчел полным открытий: о себе, других и жизни.

Когда-то давным-давно мы уже встречались. Василиса Прекрасная, Микула Селянович, Водяной, Иван-Царевич, Цари Гвидон и Дадон, Кот-Баюн, Баба-Яга и, конечно, Кощей Бессмертный. Все они знакомы нам с самого детства. Или нет? Ведь, коли мы давно выросли, то переменились со временем и герои сказок. Осмелишься ли вновь ты челом к челу сойтись с ними? Кто поможет, а кто препоны чинить станет на трудном пути? Вечен Морской Володыка, то закон непреложный. На том Царство Придонное зиждется, и с тем разумением живет наследная царевна морская Марья Моревна.

“Sarah Penner transported me to the sea-swept cliffs of Positano and introduced me to characters I’ll never forget. A magical read!” —Emilia Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Weyward Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the...

Stephen Crane was born 1st November, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey. Crane only began a full-time education when he was nine but quickly mastered the grades needed to catch up and move forward. Although educated at Lafayette and Syracuse he had little interest in completing university and was keener to move on to a career, declaring college to be ‘a waste of time’. By twenty he was a reporter and two years later had published his debut novel ‘Maggie: A Girl of the Streets’. In literary circles this was hailed as the first work of American literary Naturalism.

JOHNNY BLACKDAWN no es más aquel adolescente que se debatía entre ser un pirata o servir en la Marina Real británica. Su camino lo ha llevado a convertirse en capitán de capitanes. Sus habilidades en alta mar le han valido el mote, así como sus hazañas al frente de El Espectro, el letal barco pirata que ha golpeado una y otra vez a la Compañía de las Indias. Pero tras su éxito al frente de una revolución de bucaneros, Johnny ha dejado tras de sí grandes enemigos que esperan pacientemente el momento de vengarse.