The Complete Idiots Guide To Pirates
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| Author | : Gail Selinger |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 420 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781592573769 |
Pirate lore has captured our fancy for centuries. From Treasure Islandto the bestselling novels of Patrick O'Brien and his pirate hunts, to the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean, the appetite for pirates and their colourful history continues to grow. Hundreds of societies in U.S. ports re-enact famous pirate battles, web sites sell all manner of pirate paraphernalia and antiques, and chat rooms draw enthusiasts both young and not so young. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Piratesis the first and only series book that gives readers a comprehensive, authoritative, yet entertaining history of those swashbuckling brigands on the high seas. Complete with illustrations of ships, weapons, and booty, it offers contemporary portraits of such infamous men and women as Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, Captain Anne Bonny, Captain William Kidd, and Jean LaFitte.
| Author | : Gail Selinger |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 381 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Pirates |
| ISBN | : 9781440695070 |
Contains fascinating facts about the world's most infamous pirates. Turns vague pirate lore into real pirate history.
| Author | : Denise Little |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780756405595 |
From from the sword of Damocles to the legendary Excalibur, these 17 all-new spellbinding tales get straight to the point. These weapons each come sheathed in their own fascinating story that cuts right to the heart of fantasy adventure. Authors include Jean Rabe, Annie Rees, and Laura Resnick. Original.
| Author | : Alan Axelrod |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781592576777 |
Conduct an investigation into the world of forensic science. Understand why the law determines which evidence may or may not be used; discover just how accurate--or inaccurate-- lie detectors are; take a tour of a police crime lab; learn how insects and plants affect a cause-of-death analysis; note the similarities and differences in analyzing fibers and hairs, drugs, soil, glass, and firearms; examine the history behind fingerprinting; remember that an investigator's ultimate weapon is information.
| Author | : Denise Little |
| Publisher | : Astra Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2008-02-05 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 144063372X |
Flirt with the unknown in 17 unusual tales of blind dates... When people embark on blind dates, they never quite know what they will find-and the dates in these mostly modern- day urban tales go far beyond the usual expectations. Here, these 17 romantic hopefuls encounter surprise first dates with the likes of Zeus and William Shakespeare; Medusa wreaks havoc upon Internet predators; a woman is cursed to see the truth about her dates after drinking a little wine; and more. All of these very different dates begin with the hope that romance will result. Some will find a happily ever after, while for others there will be no "ever after" at all...
| Author | : Denise Little |
| Publisher | : Astra Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : 255 |
| Release | : 2006-08-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1101157577 |
13 all-new tales about the magic of childhood. In this exciting short story collection, toys come to life through the love and belief of the children who play with them. Thirteen authors take up the challenge of filling readers' fantastical toyboxes with intriguing playthings. A tiny Mr. Magoo yearns to escape the Old Things Roadshow and get home to the woman he'd been stolen from. A child slave in Rome dreams of owning a wooden gladiator. Could an act of magic fulfill his dream? Can a ghost who's found refuge in a what-not doll solve a case of unrequited love?
| Author | : Gail Selinger |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 381 |
| Release | : 2009-11 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781437969412 |
Introduces you to the most notorious pirates and their high-seas travails. You will thrill to: An intriguing look at the roles pirates play in pop culture and throughout history; Detailed accounts of pirate ships, weapons, and battles; The truth behind the myths of treasure and adventures; Facts about the daily life of pirates, on and off the ship; A look at the modern-day pirates who raid oil tankers, cargo ships, and even cruise ships. Learn more about: the brotherhood of the pirates; The exploits of the most notorious lady pirates; Famous battles and ships; The pirates of the Mediterranean; Cities and islands that were pirate havens; Piracy in and around the British Isles; The history of the buccaneers; Who¿s who in a pirate crew; and Blackbeard¿s last betrayal. Illus.
| Author | : Christopher Carlisle, M.Div |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 2006-12-05 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1440626049 |
An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field
| Author | : Nathan Barber |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 602 |
| Release | : 2011-10-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1101558563 |
• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
| Author | : George W. Beahm |
| Publisher | : Hampton Roads Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Buccaneers |
| ISBN | : 9781571745415 |
Pirates--the word that once struck fear in the hearts of sailors has now struck gold for Disney through its Pirates of the Caribbean theme park ride and movie franchise. Pop culture chronicler Beahm, in association with "Pirates Magazine," traces the rise of the pirate craze and separates pirate fact from fiction. Illustrations.
