Ocean City

Ocean City is truly a wonderful place, full of summertime adventure. The beaches, the boardwalk, swimming, surfing, fishing, music, amusements... the possibilities are endless. However in 1941, these pleasures are tempered by the likelihood that the US would soon join World War II. With their parents employed in the country’s defense, Stacy and Walter are sent to stay in Ocean City with their great-aunt at the majestic Flanders Hotel. It seems like the best place possible for the children to have some semblance of summer fun despite the gathering clouds of conflict. However, the brother ...

Ocean City Lowdown introduces Eastern Shore Maryland reporter Jamie August, who has a talent for unearthing more than her editor wants and a weakness for Ravens jerseys and sparkly underwear. She is assigned to cover the grand opening of a big new housing development in Ocean City, Maryland. But instead of writing about wraparound porches and rattan furnishings, she uncovers kickbacks and payoffs, blackmail and murder.

In a vibrant southern California coastal town, sparks fly when Gabe Herrera, the charismatic owner of a beloved food truck, finds himself at odds with Madison Baldwin, the meticulous chef of a prestigious fine dining restaurant. Their rivalry escalates when they both set their sights on the same coveted restaurant space, setting the stage for a culinary showdown that sizzles as much as their signature dishes. For Madison, food is a refined art, and each meal is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of flavors.

Emmalyn McGuire has finally found her rhythm as a kindergarten teacher—but the once-in-a-lifetime love she reads about in her favorite books? Still missing. Enter Hunter Kane, a brooding military pilot recovering from a life-altering accident. Grieving, injured, and reeling from the loss of his closest friend, Hunter retreats to Ocean Shores—only to find himself the temporary guardian of his late buddy’s young daughter.

In HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, Ava Campbell, a pragmatic and fiercely independent woman, is housesitting for her newlywed sister Serena, whom she practically raised. Struggling with the void left by her sister's departure and the feeling that life is passing her by, Ava's solitude is shattered by Liam Nash, a laid-back Australian surfer with a smile as captivating as the waves he rides. Liam is clearly someone with absolutely no boundaries, and he insists that he has the green light from Serena's hubby, Brad, to crash at the apartment.

Jax Ridley moved into the Ocean Shores apartment building with a guitar he barely touches, a past he refuses to talk about, and a name he hopes no one recognizes. Kaia Mercer is a paramedic who can't stop helping people—even when she probably should. When a late-night accident and a decades-old mystery throw them together, hidden music, forgotten memories, and growing attraction make staying detached impossible.

Dive into the captivating world of maritime navigation with "Navigating the Blue," an enlightening journey across the vast oceans that have shaped human history and exploration. This is not just a book; it is your personal guide through the mesmerizing interplay between sea, wind, and human ingenuity. Begin your voyage with an introduction to the irresistible allure of the open sea, unraveling the secrets of winds and currents that have been the soul of navigation for centuries. Discover the enigma of trade winds and delve into their crucial historical significance, guiding explorers on ...

"The universe holds all parts of us and our lives even when we have forgotten therefore feeling, observing, listening, accepting, sensing and visualizing are not attributed to guessing, doubting, disbelief, or self-degradation. It's an invite for revelation, wisdom and empowerment enabling our limitless transformation to happen to see ourselves in the mirror to smile to say hello and be heard and cherished. We must give ourselves and each other a chance to experience it."

Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilization. Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured city. The latest title in...

Zeit ist Geld – das gilt in Ocean City buchstäblich. Als Jackson und Crockie einen Weg finden, die Zeitkonten zu hacken, werden sie zu Gejagten des Geheimdiensts und geraten in ein perfides politisches Spiel. Eine packende Action-Trilogie von den renommierten Kinder- und Jugendbuchautoren Christian Tielmann und Frank Maria Reifenberg, die gemeinsam unter dem Pseudonym R. T. Acron schreiben.

Lexie Price ditched her high-stress law career to chase the next great photo—and help her aunt run the most delightfully chaotic beachside apartment complex in Ocean Shores. Enter Grayson Holt: Harvard MBA, all-business, zero-fun, and laser-focused on selling the building for a massive profit. Lexie’s not about to let that happen—not on her watch. Before any deal can close, Grayson's sentimental father throws down one unexpected condition: Live at Ocean Shores for a full month.

Before the Liahona… there was a beginning. Jabari Ibrahim is a shipwright living at the edge of a forgotten sea beneath the looming shadow of a distant gas giant. His life is quiet, his work honest, and his world small—until the dreams begin. A vessel unlike any ever built. A voice calling him west. A command he cannot ignore. As imperial forces advance and the world behind him begins to close in, Ibrahim is faced with an impossible choice: remain and lose everything, or gather those willing to believe and lead them into the unknown. Across a vast and storm-driven ocean, eighty souls ...

The abyss is waking again. After surviving the nightmare beneath the Mariana Trench, Jack Sullivan hoped humanity had finally escaped extinction. The ancient seals hidden beneath Earth’s oceans remain stable. The terrifying creatures known as the Sleepers have once again been imprisoned. But something older is stirring beneath the Arctic ice. When a classified research expedition vanishes near Iceland after discovering impossible resonance signals beneath frozen Atlantic waters, Jack and Elena are pulled back into the abyss. Hidden beneath miles of ice lies a lost underwater civilization ...

A mythmaker of the highest order, China Miéville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh language, startling images, and stunning originality. Set in the same sprawling world of Miéville’s Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, Perdido Street Station, this latest epic introduces a whole...

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015 Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this...

In the tradition of Erik Larson's Dead Wake comes The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria, about the sinking of the glamorous Italian ocean liner. In 1956, a stunned world watched as the famous Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria sank after being struck by a Swedish vessel off the coast of Nantucket...

Wide-eyed Kate Sullivan is thrilled when she scores a job as the assistant to the fabulous yet slightly unhinged Brazilian art dealer Rafaela de Souza. Struggling in her new position, fish-out-of-water Kate is on the verge of being fired when she catches the eye of both "it artist" Kodi Best and charming dealer Cole Beaumont. Suddenly her career takes off, and she’s swept into the murkier depths of the art market, where she must question how far she’s willing to go to make the illustrious career she imagined a reality.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Ocean City. Greater Than a Tourist: Ocean City, Maryland USA by Chelsea Harrison offers the inside scoop on America’s finest family resort. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination.

On a foggy summer night, eleven people--ten privileged, one down-on-his-luck painter--depart Martha's Vineyard on a private jet headed for New York. Sixteen minutes later, the unthinkable happens: the plane plunges into the ocean. The only survivors are the painter Scott Burroughs and a...

A Love Worth Diving For: Unraveling Secrets That Could Change Everything. Meet Amanda and Sam, a daring duo destined for adventure and the depths of their hearts. When Amanda's late uncle leaves her with clues to a hidden family legacy, their lives are propelled into a whirlwind of love, heritage, and secrets. As they dive into the mysteries of Amanda's past, a rival explorer emerges, threatening their discoveries and their relationship. With their passion for the sea and unyielding determination, Amanda and Sam must navigate treacherous waters to uncover the truth and protect what they ...