Hearts on the High Seas


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In the age when wooden ships ruled the turbulent seas, when black flags struck fear into the hearts of sailors, and when the lure of adventure beckoned the boldest souls, a tale of daring and romance unfolded amidst the salty breeze. Welcome to the world of "Hearts on the High Seas," where the golden age of piracy meets the clash of duty and desire. At the helm of this thrilling saga stands Captain Isabella "Izzy" Blackheart, a fearless and cunning pirate captain whose name strikes fear into every ship's crew unlucky enough to cross her path. With a crew of loyal misfits, she sails the treacherous waters, seeking riches and a life of freedom untouched by the shackles of society. But the tides of fate have something else in store for the daring pirate. Enter Lieutenant Benjamin "Ben" Braylon, a young and determined naval officer tasked with capturing the notorious Captain Blackheart and bringing her to justice. With his noble heart and unwavering sense of duty, he sails the high seas, fully prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead. As fate weaves its intricate web, Captain Blackheart and Lieutenant Braylon find themselves entangled in a relentless cat-and-mouse game. However, beneath their conflicting responsibilities and opposing roles, an undeniable attraction blossoms, throwing them into uncharted waters of emotions they never expected to navigate. In the face of danger, treachery, and uncertain futures, they must decide whether to surrender to the alluring call of love or remain loyal to their respective causes. The journey they embark on will lead them through stormy seas, ghostly legends, and thrilling adventures that will test their resolve and commitment to their own hearts. Join us as we set sail on this unforgettable voyage, where pirates and naval officers collide, and where dreams of freedom, glory, and love entwine on the unpredictable canvas of the high seas. "Hearts on the High Seas" will take you on a breathtaking journey through a world of daring, passion, and the enduring power of the human heart.




Yellowbeard


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Published in the U.S. for the first time, a raucous pirate adventure by the late Monty Python member follows the misdeeds of the buccaneer Yellowbeard, whose encounters with brothels, treasure maps, and treacherous mutineers are told in the whimsical and offbeat style of the writer. Original.




In the Heart of the Sea


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The Number One best-selling, epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century, beautifully reissued.




Heart's Safe Passage


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A colonial midwife is spirited away by an English agent--will she make it home again with her heart intact?




The Nirvanic Heart


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Life is but a journey for the willing. Nirvana is but a journey for the destined who forged their path in seek of their own solace. This journey of finding the 'self' is a long and arduous road. I hope this book helps in finding yourself by looking through the myriad manifestation of the self in these 60 poems.




Harbors and High Seas


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This atlas and geographical guide to navigating the well-loved Aubrey-Maturin novels has been updated with new chapters devoted to the final books of the series. 43 illustrations. 56 maps.




The New Human Revolution, vol. 22


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Through this novelized history of the Soka Gakkai—one of the most dynamic, diverse, and empowering movements in the world today—readers will discover the organization's goals and achievements even as they find inspiring and practical Buddhist wisdom for living happily and compassionately in today's world. The book recounts the stories of ordinary individuals who faced tremendous odds in transforming their lives through the practice of Nichiren Buddhism and in bringing Buddhism's humanistic teachings to the world. This inspiring narrative provides readers with the principles with which they can positively transform their own lives for the better and realize enduring happiness for themselves and others.




Blackhearts


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"A reimagining of the origin story of Blackbeard the pirate and his forbidden love affair with a maid in his father's house"--




Booty


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A treasure trove of high adventure and bad behavior, Booty tells the all-true tales of real women pirates who prowled the seas from the 9th to early-20th centuries in search of easy prey and easy profit. Raiding ships, boozing, brawling, and looting, they struck terror in the hearts of men from the Mediterranean to the South China Sea to the rivers of New York. Meet Rachel Wall, who traded her devout religious upbringing for "lewd and wicked company"; Cheng I Sao, who led a fleet of 2,000 ships and made her men drink cocktails of wine and gunpowder; Mary Read, who killed one pirate for the love of another; and Sadie the Goat, who headbutted her victims before fleecing them of cash. Their exploits and those of many more swashbuckling women fill these pages, along with salty illustrations and an informative look at the finer points of pirate life (grog, flogging, fashion, and more). Arrrrr.




Eat Like a Fish


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JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER IACP Cookbook Award finalist In the face of apocalyptic climate change, a former fisherman shares a bold and hopeful new vision for saving the planet: farming the ocean. Here Bren Smith—pioneer of regenerative ocean agriculture—introduces the world to a groundbreaking solution to the global climate crisis. A genre-defining “climate memoir,” Eat Like a Fish interweaves Smith’s own life—from sailing the high seas aboard commercial fishing trawlers to developing new forms of ocean farming to surfing the frontiers of the food movement—with actionable food policy and practical advice on ocean farming. Written with the humor and swagger of a fisherman telling a late-night tale, it is a powerful story of environmental renewal, and a must-read guide to saving our oceans, feeding the world, and—by creating new jobs up and down the coasts—putting working class Americans back to work.