Gulf Life

When painter Winslow Homer first sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, he was struck by its "special kind of providence." Indeed, the Gulf presented itself as America's sea - bound by geography, culture, and tradition to the national experience - and yet, there has never been a comprehensive history of the Gulf until now. And so, in this rich and original work that explores the Gulf through our human connection with the sea, environmental historian Jack E. Davis finally places this exceptional region into the American mythos in a sweeping history that extends from the Pleistocene age to the 21st century.

When 80-year-old Rove MacNee sets about to tell his life's story, he begins a coming-of-age narrative that takes place in the small gulf-coast town of Fairhope, Alabama. The son of an alcoholic captain, Rove finds peace casting his fishing net into the sea, but soon faces the crossroads of his life.

A cinematic and unforgettable debut novel, Gulf casts a harsh desert light on often overlooked stories from the Arabian Gulf through the voices of five diverse women whose lives collide with devastating and profound consequences. Written with unsettling intimacy and determined empathy, Gulf exposes the stark realities of what happens when a woman’s agency is stripped away and asks how far we will go in order to survive.

In Parson, Texas, a small town ravaged by a devastating hurricane and the Vietnam War, twenty-nine-year-old Lou is diligently renovating a decaying old mansion for Miss Kate, the elderly neighbor who has always been like a mother to her. Mourning her brother’s death in Vietnam, Lou dreams of enjoying a more peaceful future in Parson. But those hopes are crushed when Miss Kate is murdered, and no one but Lou seems to care about finding the killer.

On a summer day on the Gulf of Mexico in 1988, two extraordinary things happen to 12-year-old Maeve Donnelly. First she is kissed by Daniel, the boy of her dreams. Then she is attacked by a blacktip shark. Eighteen years later Maeve is a world-traveling marine biologist studying and swimming with the very animals that once threatened her life. Known among her peers as the "shark whisperer", Maeve is fearless in the water.

In this moving collection of short stories, James Lee Burke elegantly marries his flair for gripping storytelling with his urbane writing style and complex, fascinating character portraits. The backdrop of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast proves to be a versatile setting for Burke's stories, which cover the scope of the human experience, from love and sex to domestic abuse, to war and death and friendship.

The tests and trials of life come to everyone. As a Christian, you may find yourself wondering why some problems seem to drag on for months or even years at a time. When this happens, it can be tempting to be disappointed with God and even yourself for cycles of defeat from which there seems to be no end. What you want is a breakthrough. In this book, I will take you through the scriptures that will transform how you view the world and your place in it. They’ve transformed my life and countless others who’ve dared to believe the Bible “as it is written.” This book has been written ...

Reece Rigby has a secret—she’s failing medical school and is afraid to tell anyone. Chandler Rigby’s successful career as a New York jewelry designer is finished. Her muse has dried up, and she feels lost. Together, these three women will search for purpose. They will discover heartache and love, inspiration, and healing. But will the secrets they’re keeping from one another destroy their bonds, or bring these women closer together?

Aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Turner Van Zandt, Lieutenant-Commander Dan Lenson and his dedicated crew take on a daring assignment: escort a convoy of supertankers through the mine-filled Persian Gulf. For Lenson and his men, however, the danger is only just beginning. When a missile from a hit-and-run enemy sinks a US destroyer, every ship and aircraft in the area goes on red alert.

Looking to move or relocate to the Gulf Coastal Plain but not sure if you're fully equipped to survive and thrive in the region? Look no further than our comprehensive new eBook, Survival Guide for the Gulf Coastal Plain! With 20 easy-to-read chapters, this guide covers everything from understanding the weather patterns and coping with humidity, to gardening and surviving in the wilderness. You'll learn all about preparing for the hurricane season, avoiding pest infestations, and finding your perfect home in the region. But that's not all. You'll also discover the best fishing and hunting ...

Marianne is in a slump: barely able to support herself by teaching, not making progress on her poetry, about to lose her Brooklyn apartment. When her novelist ex-fiance, Eric, and his venture capitalist brother, Mark, offer her a job directing a low-residency school for Christian writers at a motel they've inherited on Florida's Gulf Coast, she can't come up with a reason to say no. Mark finds an investor in God's Word God's World, a business that develops for-profit schools for the Christian market, but the conditions that come along with their support become increasingly problematic.

Explore Oceans of Fascinating Fishing Facts—Enhance Your Saltwater Savvy! Reel in the thrills of saltwater fishing with 'How to Tackle Saltwater Fishing,' and land a trophy catch of coastal insights and adventures. This isn't just another ho-hum trivia book; it's an overflowing live-well of marine marvels, innovative gear insights, and captivating factoids that will hook any saltwater fishing fan. Enjoy a splash of the vibrant life and dynamic ecosystems in coastal waters. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious newcomer, you'll have a tackle box full of secrets about diverse marine...

After four attempts, sixty-four year-old Diana Nyad finally swam from Cuba to the Florida Keys. She swam for fifty-three hours, across one hundred and ten miles. Find a Way is her account of the epic quest which led to that moment – and a galvanizing call to live life boldly, in the moment and with no regrets.