Author : Josh Lacey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0547763271
Buried treasure, villains, cars, and conflict--this humorous, fast-paced, action-packed novel is a page-turner. An ideal choice for the reluctant-to-read middle-grade boy.
Author : Daniel Lee Conlon
Publisher :
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 21,72 MB
Release : 2020-05-25
Category :
ISBN :
Is insanity the true villain? Is it black magic? Does death take them or can love conquer all? Read and find out. A novel of historical fiction that depicts Magellan and his slave from the island of Malacca as they make their way across the pacific to the islands later named Islas de Los Ladrones or 'Islands of the Thieves'. What happens is part history and part fiction and will captive you from the first scene until the gut-wrenching ending.
Author : Glen Erik Hamilton
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,88 MB
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 006297856X
“Hamilton has never been better.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) When a new security gig turns into a setup, expert thief Van Shaw finds himself the prey in a cross-country pursuit—in this electrifying sixth novel in Glen Erik Hamilton’s pulse-pounding and emotionally resonant thriller series. Van Shaw is hired to evaluate the safeguards for the art collection of eccentric business magnate Sebastien Rohner. Then Rohner reveals to Van the real reason he’s been recruited: to prevent another professional burglar from stealing the art. Rohner wants to set a thief to catch a thief. While questioning the bizarre nature of the job, Van accepts the lucrative offer and arrives at the island estate during an international summit that Rohner is hosting. Shortly after beginning his surveillance of Rohner’s highly secure gallery wing, Van stumbles across the murdered body of one of the honored guests along the rocky shore. Wary of Rohner’s true intentions, Van knows the homicide detectives on the case—and perhaps Rohner as well—think he’s the prime suspect and will turn his life upside down in their search for proof. Van begins to hunt for the killer himself, but scrutiny only digs his hole deeper, as one of Rohner’s own executives is then killed and the Seattle police find concrete evidence placing Van at the scene. With no other options, he goes on the run, alone and unaided. He’s hunted by the cops, the enraged Rohner, and a pair of psychopathic hitmen who chase Van from one coast to the next. To clear his name, Van Shaw will have to uncover the hidden motive of corporate espionage at a global level, even with a band of killers on his tail who are determined to add Van to their growing list of victims.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 25,24 MB
Release : 2023-10-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1839059613
This practical travel guide to Sea of Thieves features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and while at sea. This Sea of Thieves guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top life-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our detailed maps make the Sea of Thieves easier to navigate while you’re there. The Rough Guide to Sea of Thieves covers: The Shores of Plenty, The Ancient Isles, The Wilds, The Devil’s Roar, The Sunken Kingdom and The Sea of the Damned. Inside this Sea of Thieves travel guide you’ll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to the Sea of Thieves, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The Wilds to adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities in The Shores of Plenty or spooky experiences in The Sea of the Damned. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, food and drink, shopping, gold, living the pirate life, festivals and events, pirate customs and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of the Sea of Thieves, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Sea of Thieves travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, the lowdown on characters you’re likely to encounter, and advice on potential hazards. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on where to hunt for treasure, what weapons to take and where to find the best local spots for the greasiest grog. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Port Merrick, Ancient Spire Outpost, The Shrine of Ocean’s Fortune and Smuggler’s Bay’s best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to the Sea of Thieves, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides’ expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Sea of Thieves guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Sea of Thieves features fascinating insights into the Sea of Thieves, with coverage of history, music, books and wildlife, plus a handy language section. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Shrine of Tribute and the spectacular Plunder Valley. DETAILED, FULL-COLOUR MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly labelled grid references for quick orientation in The Ancient Isles, The Wilds and many more locations in Sea of Thieves, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With fascinating fact boxes and organised by region to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Author : Lawrence J. Cunningham
Publisher : Bess Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 26,66 MB
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 9781880188057
A comprehensive ethnohistory of the earliest people to settle the Mariana Islands. Maps, line drawings, glossary, bibliography, and index.
Author : Thomas Keneally
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 29,56 MB
Release : 2007-12-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0307387577
In this spirited history of the remarkable first four years of the convict settlement of Australia, Thomas Keneally offers us a human view of a fascinating piece of history. Combining the authority of a renowned historian with a brilliant narrative flair, Keneally gives us an inside view of this unprecedented experiment from the perspective of the new colony’s governor, Arthur Phillips. Using personal journals and documents, Keneally re-creates the hellish overseas voyage and the challenges Phillips faced upon arrival: unruly convicts, disgruntled officers, bewildered and hostile natives, food shortages, and disease. He also offers captivating portrayals of Aborigines and of convict settlers who were determined to begin their lives anew. A Commonwealth of Thieves immerses us in the fledgling penal colony and conjures up the thrills and hardships of those first four improbable years.
Author : William Armand Lessa
Publisher :
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 15,15 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Author : Scott Chantler
Publisher :
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 26,38 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Circus performers
ISBN : 9781771386715
In this thrilling sixth installment of Scott Chantler's popular Three Thieves graphic novel series, the separate adventures of twins Dessa and Jared play out simultaneously and seem poised to intersect as the book ends. Dessa, along with Topper and Fisk, has managed a daring landing onto the flying island of Astaroth, where she hopes to find her long-lost brother. Instead, they discover a bizarre world where three children are being held by a mysterious and rarely seen man they call the Toymaker. Certain the Toymaker is Greyfalcon, Jared's kidnapper, Dessa is determined to track him down and confront him about her brother's location. Meanwhile, Captain Drake has unintentionally stumbled upon Jared himself and decides to hold the boy as bait to lure Dessa to him. But as he learns from Jared the particulars about the boy's abduction nine years ago, Drake is troubled. Why would such powerful people want to abduct a small peasant boy? The answer to that question is about to shock Drake--and Jared!
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1186 pages
File Size : 37,1 MB
Release : 1923
Category : Adventure stories, American
ISBN :
Author : Walter M. Goldberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 28,69 MB
Release : 2017-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319695320
This volume provides an accessible scientific introduction to the historical geography of Tropical Pacific Islands, assessing the environmental and cultural changes they have undergone and how they are affected currently by these shifts and alterations. The book emphasizes the roles of plants, animals, people, and the environment in shaping the tropical Pacific through a cross-disciplinary approach involving history, geography, biology, environmental science, and anthropology. With these diverse scientific perspectives, the eight chapters of the book provide a comprehensive overview of Tropical Pacific Islands from their initial colonization by native peoples to their occupation by colonial powers, and the contemporary changes that have affected the natural history and social fabric of these islands. The Tropical Pacific Islands are introduced by a description of their geological formation, development, and geography. From there, the book details the origins of the island's original peoples and the dawn of the political economy of these islands, including the domestication and trade of plants, animals, and other natural resources. Next, readers will learn about the impact of missionaries on Pacific Islands, and the affects of Wold War II and nuclear testing on natural resources and the health of its people. The final chapter discusses the islands in the context of natural resource extraction, population increases, and global climate change. Working together these factors are shown to affect rainfall and limited water resources, as well as the ability to sustain traditional crops, and the capacity of the islands to accomodate its residents.
