From the award-winning author of Freak the Mighty comes this seafaring adventure. After his mother s death and father s ensuing depression 12-year-old Skiff Beaman plans to trap lobsters to earn money. But when that plan is foiled Skiff goes after a bigger fish in t... Lees meer.

The Continuing adventures of young William Henry Rayner. Signed on to a Royal Navy frigate at the end of the 1700s in order to better his life he rises from a mere Powder Monkey to finally command his own ship. Along the way there are fierce battles at sea shipwrecks... Lees meer.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Wildfire and Freak the Mighty brings to life the excitement danger and horrors of the Donner Party s journey west. Soon we will eat the frozen cattle.... And then when that is gone what shall we eat. Shall we eat the snow. Sh... Lees meer.

Where anything is real and everything is about to disappear... Arthur s mom tried hard but sometimes she had no idea what her son was thinking or why the only thing that made him happy was food more food. Endless supplies of food glorious food. Did you have a... Lees meer.

Father and son lumberjacks Stephen and Frank Philbrick have enjoyed the destruction of felling bucking and splitting timber for hundreds of cords of firewood. Together they bring practical instruction and first-hand advice based on the quantity of wood to be cut and t... Lees meer.

Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world s survey of 87 000 ocean miles 280 Pacific islands numerous zoological discoveries and the finding of Antarctica a journey that was marked by tragic deaths the losses of two ships and controversia... Lees meer.

A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England challenges popular misconceptions discussing such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe the fragile working relationship between the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors an... Lees meer.

Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes and together Ma... Lees meer.

A brilliant and provocative The New Yorker celebration of Melville s masterpiece from the bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane s EyeOne of the greatest American novels finds its perfect contemporary champion in Why Re... Lees meer.

Nathaniel Philbrick became an internationally renowned author with his National Book Award. winning In the Heart of the Sea hailed as . spellbinding. by Time magazine. In Mayflower Philbrick casts his spell once again giving us a fresh and extraordinarily vivid acc... Lees meer.

Whether you re splitting a cord of wood for your fireplace or managing acres of woodland The Backyard Lumberjack has the practical instruction and first-hand advice you need. You ll learn how to choose the right equipment and then fell buck split stack and burn you... Lees meer.

Het zinken van de walvisvaarder Essex in 1820 is een van de bekendste zeerampen uit de geschiedenis. Velen hebben er immers over gelezen. de gebeurtenis inspireerde Herman Melville tot het schrijven van de slotsc ne van Moby-Dick . Essex gaat verder dan dat van de woe... Lees meer.

Two children face the terrors of a house that wants them dead Can Jason and Sally survive the evil spirits in the house on Cherry Street until their parents return. Jason looks for clues to the house s mysterious history especially the accidental fall that killed Bob... Lees meer.

Captain Joshua Slocum s solo voyage around the world in the 37-foot sloop the Spray in 1895 undoubtedly stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. His classic narrative of this 46 000 mile circumnavigation of the globe continues to enjoy immense popularit... Lees meer.

The classic of its kind. Travel World One of the most readable books in the whole library of adventure. Sports Illustrated The finest single-handed adventure story yet written. SeafarerChallenged by an expert who said it couldn t be done Joshua Slocum an indomi... Lees meer.