Ocean Power

From one of the most admired admirals of his generation—and the only admiral to serve as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO—comes a remarkable voyage through all of the world’s most important bodies of water, providing the story of naval power as a driver of human history and a crucial...

Born to Run meets Why We Swim and Breath in a globe-spanning work of immersive narrative nonfiction that dives into the hidden world of cold water plunging and swimming—and what it reveals about the human body, mind, and need for connection. "Mesmerizing...I loved this book.” —Adam Grant...

If the Oceans Were Ink is Carla Power's eye-opening story of how she and her longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi, found a way to confront ugly stereotypes and persistent misperceptions that were cleaving their communities. Their friendship - between a secular American and a madrasa-trained sheikh - had always seemed unlikely, but now they were frustrated and bewildered by the battles being fought in their names.

A powerful Siren must face the monster threatening her home, even if it means risking everything—including the king she’s grown to love—in this dark and romantic follow-up to In the Veins of the Drowning. The realm has a new queen … and a new monster. Imogen Nel, a powerful Siren, can no...

Wave Energy: How Ocean Motion Could Power the Future is a clear, practical introduction to one of the most overlooked energy opportunities on Earth. The ocean is always moving. Waves roll across vast distances, carrying force day and night. For years, engineers, inventors, and researchers have asked the same question: can that constant motion be turned into useful electricity at scale? This book explores that question in plain English. It explains what wave energy is, what causes ocean waves, and why wave energy is different from tidal energy and ocean current energy. It shows how wave ...

On the world maps common in America, the Western Hemisphere lies front and center, while the Indian Ocean region all but disappears. This convention reveals the geopolitical focus of the now-departed 20th century, but in the 21st century, that focus will fundamentally change. In this pivotal examination of the countries known as “Monsoon Asia”—which include India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Burma, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Tanzania—best-selling author Robert D. Kaplan explains how crucial this dynamic area has become to American power.

Discover hearty, delicious and easy-to-make plant-based recipes, and learn the simple tips for adding essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system and overall health. Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of the Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, dietitian...

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...

A classic summer thriller from the most popular storyteller of our time. When New York law student Jack Mullen learns that his brother has drowned, he knows it can't be an accident . . . Jack Mullen is in New York City when the shocking news comes that his brother Peter has drowned in the ocean...

One minute, I’m lounging on a yacht with my best friends off the coast of Grand Cayman enjoying sunlight, salt air, and laughter. The next, we’re torn from Earth and hurled across the stars by an alien race desperate to save their dying civilization. I’m Astrid Akselsen, a Miami child psychologist who knows how to stay calm in a crisis. But nothing could have prepared me for waking on Abrauxia, a breathtaking world of towering cities, dangerous oceans, ancient secrets, and creatures that should not exist. Or for meeting Jakvar, the powerful alien king who claims I may be the key to ...

Meet Michael Skelly, the man boldly harnessing wind energy that could power America’s future and break its fossil fuel dependence in this “essential, compelling look into the future of the nation’s power grid” (Bryan Burrough, author of The Big Rich). The United States is in the midst of...

The ocean remembers. And it never forgets. When Oliver Bennett boards the luxury cruise ship Poseidon, he is searching for distance—from his past, from unanswered questions, from a life that no longer feels like his own. But in the vibrant streets of Goa, a chance purchase changes everything: an ancient stone, marked with symbols no one can explain… and a warning he cannot ignore. Once at sea, the impossible begins. Strange lights pulse beneath the waves. Instruments fail without reason. Whispers echo through the night. And as the ship sails into the legendary Devil’s Triangle, ...

A Vegas cocktail waitress. An Indian herbalist. A British chemistry professor. An Italian-American widow. Four unique women with one thing in common: Each is haunted by a tragedy from her past. Cynthia, Rohini, Jane, and Angela meet on a food blogging site and bond over recipes. On impulse, they decide to open The Secret Spice, an elegant cafe on the magnificent ocean liner, the RMS Queen Mary, currently a floating hotel in Long Beach, California. Rich in history and tales of supernatural occurrences, the ship hides her own dark secrets.

From a brilliant Brookings Institution expert, an “important” (The Wall Street Journal) and “penetrating historical and political study” (Nature) of the critical role that oceans play in the daily struggle for global power, in the bestselling tradition of Robert Kaplan’s The Revenge of...

The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark is the funny follow up to the New York Times bestselling The Pout-Pout Fish from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. Mr. Fish wants to help his friend Ms. Clam when she loses her pearl, but though he's fast as a sailfish, as smart as dolphin, and as strong as a...

From Hollywood icon and mega-seller Jackie Collins comes a thrilling audiobook, The Power Trip, set on a state of the art luxury yacht off the coast of Cabo San Lucas. A tropical getaway with a cast of global power-hungry elites turns sour when they find out maybe they don't control as much of...

Are you ready to explore the ocean’s gentle giants? Then dive deep under the waves and discover the largest and most captivating creatures that have ever roamed our oceans!From their immense size and incredible strength to their remarkable ability to communicate over vast distances, whales truly are among the most magnificent animals on the planet. "Whales! And Their Superpowers: A Book for Curious Kids and Families" is packed with intriguing facts and insights into the world of these majestic marine mammals, answering questions such as: Do whales sing? How do whales sleep? Are dolphins ...

Jenny Lucas swore she’d never go home again. But being told you’re dying has a way of changing things. Years after she left, she and her five-year-old daughter, Isabella, must return to her sleepy North Carolina town to face the ghosts she left behind. They welcome her in the form of her oxygen tank - toting grandmother, her stoic and distant father, and David, Isabella’s dad...who doesn’t yet know he has a daughter. As Jenny navigates the rough and unknown waters of her new reality, the unforgettable story that unfolds is a testament to the power of love.

Have you ever been curious about magic? Have you dreamed of being able to do magic with water? Have you ever felt an intuitive nudge to learn more about how to manifest your desires using water? Then this audiobook is for you. With this audiobook as a starting point, you will learn all you need to know about working with this powerful and abundant element. You will find yourself becoming adept at working with water and developing a strong connection with its mighty and sacred deities.

“An invigorating kickoff to a fantasy series.” – Kirkus Reviews “Fast-paced and filled to the brim with mystery, action, and intrigue. Imagine the Harry Potter series but set in a futuristic underwater sci-fi setting.” – Readers’ Favorite ★★★★★ Twelve-year-old Jo Moonstone has never ridden a giant seahorse. She’s never had to fight a mega shark. All Jo wanted to do was stay home with her great aunt Ellie and pretend she isn’t different. Everything changes one stormy night when a lightning-flinging villain attacks Jo’s home. Now Jo has one chance to keep her ...