The Secret Caribbean

The Secret Caribbean
Author: Brooke Comer
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2011-04-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1588431576

This is more than just your run of the mill travel book--this is a guide to fantasy. Whether you want to share elbow room in the playgrounds of the rich and famous, or just dream of an escape to the crystal waters, clear blue skies and white sands of the Caribbean, this guide will help you to transform such lofty dreams into an affordable reality. With colorful insights into the history of each location, Secret Caribbean transports you into the adventure of the past, while beckoning you to realize your fantasies in the here and now. Pleasantly written with a gentle to the eye lay-out, this book will appeal to many readers, not just those planning a getaway to their own secret hideaway. -- Amazon review ... an inspiration! I'm ready to rediscover the Caribbean! -- Penelope Ann Miller Fabulous facts and finds. I can't wait to go on vacation! -- Julie Moran, Entertainment Tonight

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Secret Files of the East India Trading Company

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Secret Files of the East India Trading Company
Author: Sir Thomas Faye
Publisher: Disney Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781423104995

The East India Trading Company has been working to rid the Seven Seas of all pirates, but the cunning pirates are hard to catch. If the East India Trading Company is ever to gain control, they will need all the help they can get. Luckily for them, this compiliation pulls together all the stories of the notorious, pesky Pirates of the Caribbean. Featuring legends and facts known about the key characters, their ships, and the places they travel, it's a who's-who for new and old fans alike.

Remaking a Lost Harmony

Remaking a Lost Harmony
Author: Margarite Fernández Olmos
Publisher: White Pine Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1995
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781877727368

Twenty-five short stories from the Hispanic Caribbean. In Pedro Peix's Requiem for a Wreathless Corpse, a family tries to capitalize on the death of a relative who was a famous guerrilla, while the story, Now That I'm Back, Ton, is on a man's disappointment following his return home.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean
Author: J. Surrell
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2005-10-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781417692743

A behind-the-scenes look at the forty-year history of the popular Disney theme park ride and film adaptation, "Pirates of the Caribbean," includes illustrations and photographs, recollections of cast and crew, and early story concepts.

Wild Caribbean

Wild Caribbean
Author: Michael Bright
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780300125498

General Adult. Prolific nature writer Bright (1001 Natural Wonders; The Private Life of Sharks ) has done it again with a beautiful photograph-laden book displaying the natural highlights of the Caribbean, including reefs, underground caverns, waterfalls, volcanoes, rain forests, and more. Surveying each of the islands, he eloquently describes their awe-inspiring beauty and unique wildlife; each profile includes a color photograph, which evokes the feeling of being on site. The Latin nomenclature may bewilder some readers, but the common name of the plant or animal is also given. A gazetteer details places to visit and the best time of year for travel. As this book will accompany a four-part television series to air this fall on the Travel Channel, there is sure to be demand. Highly recommended for all public library natural history and travel collections.Joyce Tallman, Cuyahoga Cty. P.L., Cleveland [Page 161].

Caribbean Cookery Secrets

Caribbean Cookery Secrets
Author: David Daley
Publisher: Right Way
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2013-05-16
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0716023148

Discover the secrets of Caribbean cooking: the methods and ingredients needed to create that authentic Caribbean taste. Embark on a journey around the different islands of the Caribbean and find out how to make the most popular dishes, such as Jerk Chicken with rice and peas, and Curry Goat, as well as the different islands' celebrated national dishes, such as Fish Chowder and Pepper Pot Stew.

Caribbean Hideaways

Caribbean Hideaways
Author: Meg Nolan Van Reesema
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-10-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0847832929

Featuring stunning escapes selected for their unique views, unrivaled décor, and one-of-a-kind ambience, this book is the perfect gift for both the sophisticated traveler and the interiors aficionado. Every traveler wants to feel as if they are the first to discover their destination—that’s why staying somewhere fresh, somewhere that is still a well-kept secret, is so important. Travel journalist and hotel expert Meg Nolan Van Reesema has combed the Caribbean for the most exotic, exclusive places to stay, from the relaxed, chic bungalows of Hermitage Bay in Antigua with their dark wood furnishings and freestanding tubs, to the open-air guest rooms of Jade Mountain in St. Lucia with unparalleled views of the Piton peaks, and The Fustic House, an exceptional private estate in Barbados with an Oliver Messel design that allows guests to enjoy every island breeze. Luxuriate in the spectacular Balinese furnishings of Anguilla’s Bird of Paradise Villa, or relax in the cosseted bliss of the Colleton Suite at Cobblers Cove in Barbados, a classic English interior with four-poster bed, fringed curtains, and private terrace. Featuring destinations from fifteen islands, and with more than two hundred lavish photographs of stunning interiors and unforgettable ocean vistas, the book is an invaluable guide to the finest guestrooms in the Caribbean.

Commonwealth Caribbean Law of Trusts

Commonwealth Caribbean Law of Trusts
Author: Gilbert Kodilinye
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1136279326

The law of trusts is a subject of considerable importance in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Traditional areas, such as testamentary trusts, resulting and constructive trusts, and charitable trusts, are now fully incorporated into the mainstream substantive law of the region, while the principles associated with offshore trust regimes are constantly expanding and developing. This book has been updated to reflect new case law and legislation, and to highlight recent trends relating to both traditional and offshore trusts.

Public Secrets

Public Secrets
Author: Henrice Altink
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2019
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1789620007

Through case studies on, amongst others, the labour market, education, the family and legal system, this book examines the salience and silence of race and colour in Jamaica in the decades preceding and following independence and its impact on individuals and society.

The Backpacking Housewife (The Backpacking Housewife, Book 1)

The Backpacking Housewife (The Backpacking Housewife, Book 1)
Author: Janice Horton
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0008302685

‘A feelgood read that reminds us it’s never too late to live the life you want’ 4* SUN One mum is leaving it all behind for the adventure of a lifetime...