Humans Ocean

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A riveting, adrenaline-fueled tour of a vast, lawless, and rampantly criminal world that few have ever seen: the high seas. There are few remaining frontiers on our planet. But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world's oceans: too big to police, and under...

In Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White takes listeners across the globe to discover the science and spirit of ocean tides. In the Arctic, White shimmies under the ice with an Inuit elder to hunt for mussels in the dark cavities left behind at low tide; in China, he races the Silver Dragon, a 25-foot tidal bore that crashes 80 miles up the Qiantang River; in France, he interviews the monks that live in the tide-wrapped monastery of Mont Saint-Michel; in Chile and Scotland, he investigates the growth of tidal power generation.

From the author of the acclaimed The Great Sea, David Abulafia's new book guides listeners along the world's greatest bodies of water to reveal their primary role in human history. The main protagonists are the three major oceans - the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian - which together comprise the majority of the earth's water and cover over half of its surface. These waterways carried goods, plants, livestock, and, of course, people across vast expanses, transforming and ultimately linking irrevocably the economies and cultures of Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island! Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to...

By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean is nothing less than the story of how humans first started building the globalized world we know today. Set on a huge continental stage, from Europe to China, it is a tale covering more than 10,000 years, from the origins of farming around 9000 BC to the expansion of the Mongols in the 13th century AD.

What happens when the ocean refuses to give up its dead? The sea is a vast, unforgiving wilderness, and for centuries it has been the setting for some of history’s most baffling and tragic mysteries. From the deck of the world's most infamous ghost ship to the crushing depths of the Atlantic, this book uncovers the chilling true stories of the vessels and souls that vanished without a trace. Step aboard the Mary Celeste, found drifting and eerily deserted. Investigate the colossal disappearance of the USS Cyclops in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle. Witness the final, harrowing hours of ...

Over 5 Million Copies Sold! Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion, and a positive attitude to the job every day. A powerful parable that will help you see your life and work in a new way. It's a rainy day in Seattle, and on the third floor of First Guarantee...

The normally secure peace of the village of Tregovenek is dramatically disturbed when Father Solomon Ogilvey, the elderly priest, disappears one April evening when doing his regular duty of locking up the church. The blood on the floor and other marks of violence in the building suggest that the priest has been involved in an altercation. But where is he? For almost twenty years he has made his home with his niece, Lisa, her husband Matt and their daughter Ella. In different ways, the disappearance of this highly introvert member of the family causes on opening up of hitherto hidden areas ...

The dramatic and action-packed story of the last mysterious place on earth—the world’s seafloor—and the deep-sea divers, ocean mappers, marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers involved in the historic push to chart it, as well as the opportunities, challenges, and perils this...

When Kent finds a beautiful, unconscious woman washed up on the shore, he never imagines she is Celia, daughter of the Sea King—banished to live among humans for her mischievous spirit. What begins as an act of compassion becomes an extraordinary love story between two souls from different worlds. As Celia learns to live—and love—on land, she discovers joy, laughter, and the freedom of human life. But when her past resurfaces and she’s called back to the sea, Kent must face the fear that she may never return. Against all odds, their love deepens—and soon, a miracle happens: the ...

In book #1, A Man Eater Is Born, you met Aunty Momi, who adopts several shapeshifters, which include a dolphin, a frigate bird, an owl, and a baby shark. Aunty Momi and her two sons, Martin and Paul, are shapeshifting eels. When Aunty Momi takes the baby shark to the ocean for the first time, Leila, the shapeshifting dolphin, searches for her mother, Misty. What Leila finds changes her life forever.

Get ready for a three-part journey into the extraordinary with 'The Infinite Abyss Series'. This captivating set of audiobooks takes you on an exploration into the wonders of the cosmos, the mysteries of our oceans, and the marvels of the human body. Prepare to ignite your curiosity and passion for learning with 'The Abyss Above', 'The Abyss Below', and 'The Abyss Inside'. Each book in 'The Infinite Abyss Series' immerses you in a different realm of discovery, filled with mind-blowing facts, intriguing theories, and an exciting exploration of the mysteries that surround us.

When the Captain of a World War II submarine is fished out of the Bermuda triangle in the year 2025 halting the testing of the planet's most destructive weaponry to date, Cosmic Energy, the President of the Federated States of America is called in. To complicate the situation the Sub Captain, Captain Corbin, was reported as missing in action during World War II along with his sub and crew. Further investigations show that Corbin was found to have transformed his DNA into that of an amphibian! When Corbin is ordered to explain, he begins telling his story, a story of love, adventure, and ...

Save Your Life with the Elixir of WaterWater ... nothing alive is going far without it. Earth is approximately 70 percent covered in water, and we are 70 percent water. Every little molecule and cell is dependent upon this Wondrous Elixir of Life. We can survive days without food, but four days without water can be fatal. Water has numerous duties, including: • nutrient transport system • electrical message system • energy combustion system • waste disposal system • chemical conduit • lubricant • solvent • dilutor • dilator • coolant • heat bank “Water is the driving...

Are you ready for a deep dive into the mysteries of the ocean? In this gripping eBook, we take you on a journey through the mesmerizing world of marine ecosystems, exploring the vast diversity of marine life and the intricate balance that sustains it. From the vibrant colors of marine plants to the elusive creatures of the ocean depths, you'll discover the wonders of the ocean in a way you never have before. But this is more than just a book about the beauty of the ocean. It's also an urgent call to action. We'll explore the devastating effects of human activity on marine ecosystems, from ...

The Imperiled Ocean by ocean journalist Laura Trethewey is a deeply reported work of narrative journalism that follows people as they head out to sea. What they discover holds inspiring and dire implications for the life of the ocean - and for all of us back on land.

Seductive. Sacred. Dangerous. The tides have never forgotten the vows spoken in secret. In this second volume of Mermaids in the Myst: Tales of Forbidden Love, four new stories rise from the Codex Sea—each a song of love daring the ancient laws of salt. The Siren’s Veil — A keeper’s daughter unravels the truth behind a forbidden song. The Coral Bride — A marriage bound in coral hides a hunger deeper than vows. The Lantern Below — In the gloom of the trenches, a diver discovers a light meant to destroy him—or save him. The Tide That Remembers — A queen who defied the ...

(Refined with mysticism, ancient sea, forbidden love, Leviathans, and ritual law) Seductive. Sacred. Dangerous. Mermaids in the Myst is a sensual, myth-rich collection of tales of forbidden desire, awakening power, within haunting echoes of love that will not drown. Before the first fires touched land, before humans dared to name the stars, the sea was already singing. Beneath its shifting surface lies a realm of ancient rituals, veiled priestesses, warrior-tritons, and songs too powerful to be heard by the unchosen. Here, every breath is bound by law. Every bond is shaped by lineage. And ...

It has been two decades since the last milestones in the human resource arena took place, and since then, there have been two major industrial relations reforms: WorkChoices and the Fair Work system. The advent of artificial intelligence and digitisation, social media, and mainstream media influences and the complexities of the employee relations legal framework have arguably taken human resources down a path not realised at the time and, of course, changed the workplaces of today in terms of managing and looking after their people.

Has your company's experience with off-shoring been so bad that it turned you off? Jude Mahony's has, and in Offshoring or Not-Sure-ing, Jude uses her experiences with offshoring, outsourcing, and centralizing to ensure that you stay out of trouble when transitioning work from one team to another. Offshoring or Not-Sure-ing is a how-to guide that presents tools for planning, managing, and implementing shared services, and strategies for reducing risk when launching new service delivery models.