Sea Dreams

A merman consumed by revenge, kidnaps the human daughter of his mortal enemy in a sweeping tale that spans across the seven seas. Bent on the destruction of all mankind, his heart is thrown into a jarring battle of wit and wills against the fiery hellion who longs to prove to him that above all else: love always wins. Little do these two realize their hearts will be hurled into an adventure and romance of a lifetime that defies their species and all time.

Anna's aged mother is dying. Condemned by her children's pity to living, subjected to increasingly desperate medical interventions, she turns her focus to her hospital window, through which she escapes into visions of horror and delight. When Anna's finger vanishes and a few months later her knee disappears, Anna too feels the pull of the window. She begins to see that all around her, others are similarly vanishing, yet no one else notices. All Anna can do is keep her mother alive.

An unhappy girl who engages in self-harm, a woman ostracized by society, and an old woman looking to live out her twilight years in peace--what could three such different people have in common? That's what grade schooler Koyanagi Nanoka is trying to find out. Assigned by her teacher to define what "happiness" means to her, Nanoka sets out to get to know these three strangers--and through them, perhaps, to know herself too.

Shipwrecked Dreamsby Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a gripping historical fiction adventure set in the early 20th century North Pacific. Follow the perilous journey of Jimmy Farquhar, a young and ambitious second mate, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the North Pacific in search of fortune and redemption. As Jimmy embarks on a challenging voyage aboard a mail steamboat, he encounters a series of unforeseen challenges that test his resolve and courage. From battling fierce storms to confronting the harsh realities of maritime life, Jimmy's journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty. ...

This 148-day journey began on Darcy Gaechter’s 35th birthday. She sold her successful outdoor adventure business, upsetting her partner and boyfriend of 12 years and getting them both fired in the process. The emotional waters that would fester and erupt on the ensuing journey were often more challenging to navigate than the mighty river itself. With blistering lips and irradiated fingernails, Darcy would tackle raging Class Five whitewater for 25 days straight, barely surviving a dynamite-filled canyon being prepared for a new hydroelectric plant.

When Nicole finds herself in need of a new start, she instantly thinks of Morwen Island, the beautiful, remote place she lived in as a student. As she settles into island life, Nicole soon begins to feel like her old self. And when a knock on her door brings handsome local Josh, she is instantly attracted to his charming smile. But is she ready to embrace the possibility of love once more? When Josh suggests they investigate the supposedly haunted old house where Nicole lived as a student, she is forced to put her feelings to one side.

In a world of perennial fire and growing extinctions, Anna’s aged mother is dying - if her three children would just allow it. Condemned by their pity to living she increasingly escapes through her hospital window into visions of horror and delight. When Anna’s finger vanishes and a few months later her knee disappears, Anna too feels the pull of the window.

Der Mann, den sie liebt, ist der Sohn ihres größten Gegners ... Nach ihrem Erasmus-Semester kann Serena dank eines Stipendiums im irischen Cork bleiben und dort ihr Kunst-Studium fortsetzen. Außerdem findet sie in der Obdachlosenhilfe vor Ort ein neues Herzensprojekt, dem sie sich mit Feuereifer verschreibt. Ihr einziges Problem: eine Wohnung zu finden. Schließlich landet sie in einer reinen Männer-WG, und nach einigen Schwierigkeiten zu Beginn sind die vier bald ein eingespieltes Team. Besonders Aedan mit seinen zahlreichen Tattoos und dem schiefen Lächeln hat es ihr angetan.

Five strangers soon find there is very little stronger than family ties. Everyone has a story... Stories of family, friendship, sisterhood, the magic of new beginnings and angst of struggling family relationships...mothers, daughters, brothers and sisters, sons and cousins...all finding their inner strength, facing life’s unexpected challenges, and sometimes starting over after tragedy and heartbreak, and every once in a while...finding the one true love of a lifetime. Amanda’s legacy was simple and unbelievably complicated...her sons were determined to make it happen exactly as she ...

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their small island home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel ...

In a world of perennial fire and growing extinctions, Anna's aged mother is dying - if her three children would just allow it. Condemned by their pity to living, she increasingly escapes through her hospital window into visions of horror and delight. When Anna's finger vanishes and a few months later her knee disappears, Anna too feels the pull of the window. She begins to see that all around her others are similarly vanishing, but no one else notices. All Anna can do is keep her mother alive, but the window keeps opening wider.

Ella Thomas and Dan Martinson leave their families and friends behind and move to the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean to pursue their dream of owning a dive shop. Dan finds a job as a diving instructor immediately, but Ella cant get a work permit and is reduced to cleaning vacation rental homes on the side for cash. His days are filled with the excitement and beauty of the coral reefs and her days are filled with cleaning up other peoples messes.

They’d prepared for this moment all their lives without believing anything would ever come of it...they were wrong. Danae knew before she ever heard her brother’s voice that it was bad...and it didn’t take long to find out just how bad it was. She’d always understood the high cost of secrets...and quickly learned that sometimes the price of truths was far more costly. It took her even less time to realize that she’d never really known true fear. She did now and knew that the heart-pounding terror she’d experienced in those handful of moments when a gun was pointed at her brother...

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey with "Building Dreams." This eBook serves as a comprehensive guide to channel your passion for sailing into a tangible reality of crafting your very own ocean-going vessel. Chapter by chapter, "Building Dreams" walks you through the audacious challenge of constructing a solitary sailing boat with ingenuity and detail. Start by probing into the enchanting allure of the sea in Chapter 1, which aims to understand your unique drive for becoming a solo sailor. Transitioning seamlessly into the nitty-gritty of boat-building, delve into Chapters 2 to 5 ...

Follow the author's story of when she found the courage to kick off her high heels and left her glossy corporate Montreal lifestyle to travel, live, and work full time, aboard a 41-foot sailboat.

When the unluckiest shepherd in the village marries the country's most beautiful woman, tragedy sparks a fantastic voyage to the Land of the Dead. As Sergio’s ship of stories carries him toward the setting sun, he encounters a monster hunter displaced in time, a medieval version of the Marx Brothers, a psychotic Kris Kringle, and the world’s laziest pirates. Arriving on the shores of a mythical continent that would later become America plunges Sergio into a drama that will lead him far beyond the world's horizon.

Relax on the dream beach of Curacao or let the steady sound of the waves at Smugglers' Cove on Tortola guide you into a restful sleep. Lie down on the beach of the North Sea or Baltic Sea in your mind. The sea and the beach trigger thoughts in us - imagination - such as joy, freedom, light-heartedness as well as purity and freshness. This imagination promotes a healing power within us. Focusing on our own healing powers through strengthening images in our imagination can stabilise our emotional and mental balance in everyday life.

In Turkey, the CIA intercepts a plot to assassinate a Western target. The Agency calls Chris Paladin, Hannah Andrade, and Sonny Cohen to hunt the assassin. Meanwhile, the CIA sends brothers Max and Tom Wayne to Syria to track down a new bioweapon called BK-16. But the brothers become infected, and their mission quickly changes to finding an antidote. Both missions lead the five CIA operatives to Italy. There, they launch covert operations from a muscle yacht on the Mediterranean Sea. Soon, they uncover a Russian spy ordered to use BK-16 to assassinate Pope Francis....

Träume sind nicht für die Warteschleife gemacht. Maria Gabriella Mancuso, kurz Gabi, ist irgendwo falsch abgebogen: Eigentlich wollte sie immer schon in die Medienbranche, doch nun hängt sie in der Gastronomie fest. Und auch ihre Beziehung zu Langzeitfreund Daniel ist eher eingefahren als aufregend.

In a small Danish town over a century ago, a remarkable dream took root among the sheep and cattle—a dream that would change lives forever. It was the dream of a young farm boy named Moe, who wanted to grow more crops for his family and friends to enjoy. However, there was one problem: Moe was surrounded by ocean, with only a little piece of land to grow. What could he possibly do about that?