Water Explorations

Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy's "Golden Age" when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display of solidarity against the Crown, and then violently opposed them. Upending popular misconceptions and cartoonish stereotypes, Dolin provides this wholly original account of these seafaring outlaws.

He challenged the greatest empire on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades—and brought it to its knees. Empire of Blue Water is the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Henry Morgan, a twenty-year-old Welshman, crossed the Atlantic in 1655, hell-bent on making his fortune. Over the...

When Tara Roberts first caught sight of a photograph at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History depicting the underwater archaeology group Diving With a Purpose, it called out to her. Here were Black women and men strapping on masks, fins, and tanks to explore Atlantic Ocean waters along the coastlines of Africa, North America, and Central America, seeking the wrecks of slave ships long lost in time. Inspired, Roberts joined them—and started on a path of discovery more challenging and personal than she could ever have imagined.

2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER "Deep Water is a major achievement....Bradley's skills both as novelist and essayist converge here to create this wise, compassionate and urgent book, characterized throughout by a clarity of prose and a bracing moral gaze that searches water, self and...

A stalled hurricane trapped them inside. A prehistoric apex predator is hunting them in the dark. When a catastrophic sinkhole opens at the Blackwater Exotics Preserve during a massive flood, it unleashes a terror sealed underground since the Paleocene epoch. Dr. Renee Holt and a desperate handful of survivors find themselves marooned as the rising water brings a fifty-foot constrictor straight to their doors. The colossal beast tracks their every heartbeat and footstep through the flooded compound. Their concrete sanctuary is failing, and county rescue is seven hours away. With the water ...

Discover how to camp beyond crowded campgrounds with The Beginner’s Guide to Dispersed Camping and Boondocking, a practical introduction to finding freedom, flexibility, and low-cost adventure on the open road. This beginner-friendly guide explains how dispersed camping and boondocking work, where people can legally camp, how to find suitable sites, and what it takes to stay safe and comfortable without hookups. Inside, you’ll find clear, grounded guidance on public lands, campsite research, basic gear, water, waste, power, road conditions, weather, and common beginner mistakes. Whether...

Are You Ready to Dive Into the Amazing World of Axolotls? 100 Fun Facts About Axolotls: Discover the Cute, Smiling, and Amazing Salamanders of the Water takes you on an unforgettable underwater adventure into the fascinating world of one of nature's most unique creatures. From their feathery gills and permanent smiles to their incredible ability to regrow body parts, this exciting book is packed with astonishing discoveries that will amaze kids, teens, and animal lovers of all ages. Whether you're a curious young explorer, a budding scientist, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply someone who ...

In this masterful account in the spirit of Bill Bryson and Ian Frazier, a longtime deep-sea diver masterfully weaves together the science and history of Earth's last remaining frontier: the sea. In an age of unprecedented exploration and innovation, our oceans remain largely unknown, and...

The book, Conceptual Revolutions, explores the philosophy of science, including the notion that there is no truth, only a relativity of wrong. The goal of science is to find a new truth that is less wrong than the previous one. This is like looking into a black box. You need to shine enough light into the black box to enable new discoveries to become mature scientific fields of study. Then you can move on to the next box. What’s left behind is a scientific platform that can be used for new technologies to emerge and improve the human experience. As we move from box to box, our ...

Billions lack safe water. AI drives energy demand. Resources and time are scarce. Climate anxiety rises; old solutions can't keep up What if the answer is a technology set aside decades ago—not for failure, but because gas was cheap and this fuel wasn't weaponized? Thorium.

A devastating secret has been buried off the shores of Kilkee since 1982. Now, something colossal has awakened in the dark waters. When journalist Ryan embarks on a routine expedition aboard the Cuan Mara research vessel, he expects to uncover local myths. Instead, a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse disables their ship, leaving the crew stranded in the churning Atlantic. An ancient apex predator, armed with unimaginable destructive capabilities, is hunting them from the abyss. Trapped in a life-or-death struggle against an unstoppable marine entity, Ryan and the surviving crew must ...

Dorian Hawke's daily routine was pretty straightforward. Wake up, pull his weight around the village, eat potatoes, go to bed. Not too shabby. Not very interesting, maybe, but it was honest work. Then a boat falls like a meteor from the sky. Next thing he knows, a gorgeous elf and stunning faun tell him that magical blood runs through his veins, and they need him to navigate their ship through space.

Are you ready to dive into the most mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, and surprising facts about the ocean? "100 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Ocean" takes readers on an exciting underwater journey through the world’s most mysterious, breathtaking, and incredible oceanic wonders! From the deepest trenches to the brightest coral reefs, this book will introduce you to the hidden secrets of the sea that are sure to leave you amazed and inspired. Packed with fascinating facts, each page unveils the strange, beautiful, and often mind-boggling creatures that live beneath the waves. Did you know that ...

Sailing to Newfoundland documents a solo journey on a 40' sailboat from Florida to the remote and uninhabited fjords of the south coast of Newfoundland, one of the few places in the world where raw, unspoiled nature meets the ocean and provides sheltered anchorages. From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Islands, and Chasing the Nomadic Dream, this book puts you in the cockpit, and in the fjords, and on top of glacier-cut mountains in the remote backcountry of Newfoundland.

Beyond the Divine Waters of Yamunotri: A Sacred Pilgrimage into the Heart of the Chota Char Dham invites readers on an immersive journey to one of the most revered spiritual destinations in Hinduism. Nestled in the breathtaking heights of the Himalayas, Yamunotri is not just a physical destination, but a deeply transformative pilgrimage. This book delves into the sacred essence of Yamunotri, offering a rich blend of mythology, history, and spiritual significance that will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper connection with the divine. The narrative begins by exploring the mythological ...

Humanity didn't flee to the ocean. It was built for it. Calistya is a groundwalker — half-adapted, half-committed, priced out of the Full-Gill Enhancement that would make her whole. No gear, no limits, no more being told she swims like she doesn't belong. Just the open ocean, endless and free. She can't afford it. She's an orphan. That's just life. Until the day she dives too close to The Deep. Below the city's light, at the edge of the abyss where sentinels don't go, she sees a boy. No oxygen rig. No surgical scars. No implants. Just skin, and something about him that shouldn't be ...

Much of the deep sea remains largely unexplored. . . Perhaps it's that way for a reason. Cole, Ryan, and Troy go cruising on a boat, only to find themselves abducted and held hostage by a group of armed criminals on a ship. After they head further out into the ocean, they begin to realize that the abduction is actually the least of their problems.

Mars: The Rust-Colored Dream explores the allure of the Red Planet—its history of water, its potential to sustain life, and humanity’s desire to make it our next home. This book takes you through Mars’s most fascinating phenomena, from its giant dust storms to the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons. Discover the mysteries of Mars’s dual moons and the critical role this planet plays in humanity’s future. But Mars is not just a dream of human exploration; it’s a cautionary tale of survival against overwhelming odds. What does Mars represent for humanity—resilience...

A Pumpelhoober is someone who has bad luck. This particular Pumpelhoober has a German father and an American mother but was born in a part of Africa where everyone speaks French. Born in the heart of the African jungle, Pumpelhoober takes us on an enchanting journey through his captivating adventures as he grows up. Every aspect of his life unveils a world of wonder, from his hilarious mishaps to his unique reddish hair tinted by sandy road dust. His ongoing string of bad luck and endearing clumsiness coin him the nickname "Pumpelhoober," enthralling us with delightful insights into his ...

To Mars! A groundbreaking planetary exploration book set in the early 20th century, primarily focused on the journey from Earth to Mars. The world is captivated by the McNally-Dobson controversy, sparked by Professor Richard McNally's revolutionary theories about life on Mars. This scientific exploration novel delves into the mysteries of the red planet and the incredible technological advancements of the time. An Unlikely Partnership When young inventor Thomas Fairbanks reveals his father's perfected anti-gravity device to Professor McNally, the two visionaries join forces. McNally's ...