Old Ships

Orphaned at five, nothing held Whidden back from embarking on sea life seven years later. Serving as an apprentice, he quickly proved his worth and earned himself a mate's position by his early 20s. Graduating to third, second, and first office, he ended his career in command of, and having part-ownership of, his own vessel. Ocean Life in the Old Sailing Ship Days records a series of real events from his childhood impressions of rough and ready seamen to his thrilling and brutal experiences of war. 

Books 9–16 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series! These eight titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most...

Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen...

⭐ Empower the Brave Young Boy in Your Life to Believe in Himself with Just 5 Minutes a Day! ⭐ What if 5 minutes each day could help him face his fears, embrace challenges, and build unshakable confidence? 🔥 Does he ever feel unsure of himself, like he's not brave enough or strong enough to face a challenge? 🔥 Do you wish he could see how incredible he already is, recognize his strengths, and step forward with confidence? Then this book is just what he needs! 📖 I AM 6 AND BRAVE by inspirational author Sati Siroda is packed with uplifting, empowering stories designed to nurture ...

Captain John Whidden was an American merchant sailor who sailed all over the world. He wrote this work in 1908, partly as a memoir, but also to offer a snippet of the “old sailing ship days” before major changes occurred. It is a story of a boy from New England and his various roles on ships from the age of 12 to 37. He documents the changes in the shipping industry over the 19th and into the 20th century.

From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Annie Proulx comes an exhilarating story brimming with language, history, landscape, music, and love. Bob Dollar is a young man from Denver trying to make good in a bad world. Out of college and aimless, Dollar takes a job with Global Pork Rind...

Who were the Ship It Holla Ballas? Arguably the most successful poker crew of all time, they took advantage of the online poker boom to win tens of millions of dollars before most of them were old enough to set foot inside a casino. Then they did what any red-blooded teenagers with mountains of cash and no responsibilities would do: They partied like rock stars, transforming themselves from Internet nerds with zero life skills into legends, at least in their own minds.

A fun, exciting read somewhere between Joe Abercrombie and Terry Pratchett. Winner of the Literary Titan Book Award for Epic Fantasy. Winner of the International Firebird Book Award. Winner of the Global Book Award. The island kingdom of Ironbay is under siege from Estovia’s warships. Can a street urchin and a tiny band of royal marines break the siege and free Ironbay, or will Estovia’s oppressive, power hungry tyrant, Emperor Solokov, crush their Ironborn home? Ironborn is fast paced, epic fantasy with heart. You’ll laugh out loud, you’ll cry, and you’ll be on the edge of your ...

"Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for?...

Olivia Simmons, an amateur detective, really needed a break after months of futile attempts at solving an ongoing case she’d been assigned to. A cruise was just what she needed to get her head straight! When Matthew Holt, a wealthy businessman and owner of the cruise ship, is found dead on his property, Olivia sets out to establish her newfound love's innocence by identifying the real murderer and the reason for this tragedy. She learns that practically everyone on board the ship had a reason to wish the ship owner dead. With the Mafia seemingly involved, it became more urgent and ...

Sophie Sullivan, a recent widow, answered an ad for an amanuensis which changed her life. In the course of a few weeks, she witnessed a kidnapping, a pickpocket Irish Setter , and a team of FBI agents who could handle anything. Going from a companion to a partner in finding swindlers, thieves, and others of ill repute, Sophie becomes an excellent detective accompanied by canines of like talents.

The exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of the Earth's orbit and reach the moon, by the best-selling author of Apollo 13. What's more exciting than spaceships and astronauts? How about a spaceship carrying the first astronauts ever to see the...

The Grumpy Old Man does not like cruises. He does not like crowds, schedules, loud announcements, moving furniture, or people who are having fun too early in the day. He prefers solid ground, quiet corners, and knowing exactly where he is standing at all times. Unfortunately, he is now on a cruise ship. From overpacked decks and endless lines to surprise photographs and beds that move without permission, the Grumpy Old Man faces a floating world that refuses to behave properly. Meals take too long, the internet takes forever, and the sun will not leave him alone.

From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Annie Proulx comes an exhilarating story brimming with language, history, landscape, music, and love. Bob Dollar is a young man from Denver trying to make good in a bad world. Out of college and aimless, Dollar takes a job with Global Pork Rind...

This rom-com debut has the fierce girl energy of the movie Booksmart, blended with the awkwardness of Kelly Quindlen’s Late to the Party, topped with a thrilling international meet-cute a la Love and Gelato. Olivia Schwartz has a plan. It’s even color-coded. And the plan is this: a perfect...

Tragedy, secrets, and heartache. It’s been the story of her life for years. Abigail knew that she should be afraid of him…but she wasn’t. Not even when he told her who he was…and why he was there. She’d taken a job on the cruise ship years ago with the thought that if she was always traveling and never in any one place for very long she would be safe. No one would ever think to look for her here. At least that’s what she believed. Gabe had suspected for a couple of days that something wasn’t quite right. He’d taken this particular job thinking it would be a simple deal and ...

A grand cruise and the promise of adventure beckon when Tess hits the bingo jackpot. But mischief meets murder, brewing intrigue beneath the glittering surface. My title of investigative journalist and Toby’s crime-finding prowess face a true test as obscured motives and forgotten legends weave through luxurious decks. Eccentric Grannies bring their wit and wisdom, while Eli lends tech genius. With danger thick as sea fog, each chapter unveils hidden truths aboard this vessel veering towards peril. As pieces of a treacherous puzzle fit together, will we expose the villain lurking behind ...

♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ Falling in love is not easy when you're 60+ years old! If loving him is so wrong, why does it feel so right?Childless, Michael Gray longs to find the secret daughter his deceased wife gave up for adoption years ago. His search takes a detour when he meets candy maker Dara Greene. Dara is also widowed and she’s determined to make her business, Caroline’s Candy Shoppe, a success. Dara suffers from stage fright and due to a recent traumatic event, she seeks Michael’s assistance. Can he help her win the Annual Cruise Ship Candy Competition and convince her to...

A BITTER MAN GOES ON THE SAME LUXURY CRUISE AS THE FIANCE & DAUGHTER OF HIS EX-BOSS SO HE CAN HYPNOTIZE THEM INTO HELPING HIM GET HIS OLD JOB BACK! Jake Mueller once had a high-ranking job at Perez Hospitality LLC, a premier hotel chain, but because of his lofty ambitions and growing rift with his boss, Carlos Perez, he is let go. Ten years later, Jake is employed at a smaller hotel but yearns for the prestige of his former position. Secretly, he has kept tabs on Carlos through social media and the Internet. He is aware that Carlos is now engaged to a sexy young redhead, Kendall, and has a ...

Fake Relationship Age Gap Steamy Opposites Attract Billionaire Romance A fake engagement with my billionaire boss... what could go wrong? NATALYA: Viktor Sterling, the brooding billionaire hotel tycoon, has everything—except the perfect fiancée. With his demanding family expecting him to settle down, he offers me a deal I can’t refuse: pretend to be his fiancée for a week on a luxurious cruise, and I’ll get paid handsomely. Just business. No feelings. Easy, right? VIKTOR: Hiring Natalya to pose as my fiancée was supposed to solve my problems, not create new ones. She’s everything...