Out of the Fog - True Sea Stories

Out of the Fog - True Sea Stories
Author: Captain Marvin F. Hopkins
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2014-12-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1490751556

Out of the Fog - True Sea Stories is about the adventures of my father, Captain Marvin F. Hopkins, and his experiences as a young man and his love of Arizona and then his love of the sea, becoming a ship captain traveling around the world. He conducted ship expeditions from the area of the North Pole to the area of the South Pole. Enjoy this chronological history of his adventures during his times of building the roads in the hot Arizona desert, to meeting then presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt, to later trying to organize a group of penguins, to bringing a Christmas tree to Christmas Island, to trying to locate a dead crewman's casket lost somewhere at San Francisco's airport.

Out of the Fog

Out of the Fog
Author: Algot Mattsson
Publisher: Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2003
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

Stockholm was badly damaged but able to return to New York under its own power. Andrea Doria was not so fortunate - the luxury liner sank soon after the collision.".

The Year of Fog

The Year of Fog
Author: Michelle Richmond
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2007-03-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0440336554

Life changes in an instant. On a foggy beach. In the seconds when Abby Mason—photographer, fiancée soon-to-be-stepmother—looks into her camera and commits her greatest error. Heartbreaking, uplifting, and beautifully told, here is the riveting tale of a family torn apart, of the search for the truth behind a child’s disappearance, and of one woman’s unwavering faith in the redemptive power of love—all made startlingly fresh through Michelle Richmond’s incandescent sensitivity and extraordinary insight. Six-year-old Emma vanished into the thick San Francisco fog. Or into the heaving Pacific. Or somewhere just beyond: to a parking lot, a stranger’s van, or a road with traffic flashing by. Devastated by guilt, haunted by her fears about becoming a stepmother, Abby refuses to believe that Emma is dead. And so she searches for clues about what happened that morning—and cannot stop the flood of memories reaching from her own childhood to illuminate that irreversible moment on the beach. Now, as the days drag into weeks, as the police lose interest and fliers fade on telephone poles, Emma’s father finds solace in religion and scientific probability—but Abby can only wander the beaches and city streets, attempting to recover the past and the little girl she lost. With her life at a crossroads, she will leave San Francisco for a country thousands of miles away. And there, by the side of another sea, on a journey that has led her to another man and into a strange subculture of wanderers and surfers, Abby will make the most astounding discovery of all—as the truth of Emma’s disappearance unravels with stunning force. A profoundly original novel of family, loss, and hope—of the choices we make and the choices made for us—The Year of Fog beguiles with the mysteries of time and memory even as it lays bare the deep and wondrous workings of the human heart. The result is a mesmerizing tour de force that will touch anyone who knows what it means to love a child. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Michelle Richmond's Golden State.

James Herbert - The Authorised True Story 1943-2013

James Herbert - The Authorised True Story 1943-2013
Author: Craig Cabell
Publisher: Metro Publishing
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2013-08-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1782197346

James Herbert reigned supreme as Britain's undisputed master of horror before his death in March 2013. But his legacy lives on in this fully authorised work, Craig Cabell examines the story behind horror writing's most darkly brilliant mind.For almost 40 years, Herbert was Britain's most popular horror author. With sales of over 50 million copies, he carved a niche in quality bestselling fiction all of his own. Famous for his Rats trilogy and The Fog, he broke away from the cut-and-thrust populist horror novels of the 1970s and 80s to more though-provoking works, featuring the scientific reasoning behind the manifestations of the ghosts and spirits in which he truly believed. Books such as Others, Once...and The Secret of Crickley Hall bear testament to his growth as a writer and his continuing desire to chill his readers.Craig Cabell's exploration into the dark, sinister world of James Herbert is given incredible depth thanks to a series of over a dozen exclusive candid interviews. Drawing striking parallels between Herbert's career and the events of his life, this work sheds light on the personal demons which drove the boy from London's East End to become the pre-eminent horror writer of his generation.Cabell, a friend and confidant of Herbert's until the very end, shares personal correspondence and reminiscences - including one of Herbert's previously unpublished pieces entitles To Ye All - to complete a portrait of one of the most iconic authors of the 20th Century.Prepare to be gripped by the utterly absorbing last chapter in the life of the Master of Chills.

Real Life

Real Life
Author: D. J. Taylor
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504015223

A screenwriter is about to discover that in life there are no rewrites Martin Benson writes scripts for porn films. He didn’t always aspire to be a screenwriter; he once had dreams of becoming a great journalist. But life has a way of interfering with the best-laid plans. In this darkly captivating novel, Martin shares the story of his past— and a future that is yet to be written. Martin’s search for that elusive thing called happiness takes him back to the Norfolk village of his youth. There, he meets and moves in with schoolteacher Suzi Richards, whose biological clock is ticking. But he is haunted by Elaine Keenan, the gorgeous actress who got away. Then one day the phone rings, sending Martin on a search for his lost love and a final reckoning with the past. Filled with angst and longing, Real Life charts one man’s course back through his own history—a witty, lively account that blurs the line between art and reality, with an ending you will never see coming.

Horror Films of the 1980s

Horror Films of the 1980s
Author: John Kenneth Muir
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 845
Release: 2010-07-28
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786455012

John Kenneth Muir is back! This time, the author of the acclaimed Horror Films of the 1970s turns his attention to 300 films from the 1980s. From horror franchises like Friday the 13th and Hellraiser to obscurities like The Children and The Boogens, Muir is our informative guide. Muir introduces the scope of the decade's horrors, and offers a history that draws parallels between current events and the nightmares unfolding on cinema screens. Each of the 300 films is discussed with detailed credits, a brief synopsis, a critical commentary, and where applicable, notes on the film's legacy beyond the 80s. Also included is the author's ranking of the 15 best horror films of the 80s.

Areas of Fog

Areas of Fog
Author: Will Dowd
Publisher: Etruscan Press
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2017-11-14
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0997745592

Will Dowd takes us on a whimsical journey through one year of New England weather in this engaging collection of essays. As unpredictable as its subject, Areas of Fog combines wit and poetry with humor and erudition. A fun, breezy, and discursive read, it is an intellectual game that exposes the artificiality of genres. Will Dowd is a writer and artist based outside Boston. He obtained his MFA in Creative Writing from New York University, where he received a Jacob K. Javits Fellowship; an MS from MIT, serving as a John Lyons Fellow; and a BA from Boston College, as a Presidential Scholar.

Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion

Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WWII Invasion
Author: Samantha Seiple
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2014-11-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0545457475

Few know the story of the Japanese invasion of Alaska during World War II--until now. GHOSTS IN THE FOG is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand combat during the war. Complete with more than 80 photographs throughout and first person accounts of this extraordinary event, GHOSTS IN THE FOG is sure to become a must-read for anyone interested in World War II and a perfect tie-in for the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers

PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 8579
Release: 2024-01-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers is an anthology that sails across the tumultuous seas of piracy, encapsulating an era of adventure, peril, and treasure. This collection boasts a remarkable diversity in literary styles and perspectives, encompassing the romantic, the Gothic, and the factual, to illuminate the multifaceted lives of pirates. Amongst its pages, readers will find the daring exploits of famed pirates, and the courageous men who battled against them, depicted through a spectrum of narrativesfrom the thrilling escapades in the works of Daniel Defoe and Alexandre Dumas to the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe and William Hope Hodgson, each piece contributes to the canvas of buccaneering lore, making this collection unparalleled in its scope and depth. The contributing authors and editors of PIRATE TALES form an illustrious cadre of writers whose individual contributions to literature are unparalleled. From the pioneering adventure novels of Jules Verne and the psychological depth of F. Scott Fitzgerald's narrative to the vivid historical detail in the stories of Rafael Sabatini and Stanley Lane-Poole, this collection intersects a wide array of historical, cultural, and literary movements. The diversity of authors enriches the anthology, enabling a comprehensive exploration into the lawless life of pirates and their enduring legacy on maritime history and literature. PIRATE TALES is an indispensable anthology for readers yearning to embark on a voyage across the high seas of literary history. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the legends of piracy, exploring its allure and danger through a tapestry of voices and styles. This collection serves not only as an educational resource but also as a portal to different eras and viewpoints, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the thrilling and often perilous world of pirates. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, PIRATE TALES presents a treasure trove of narrative riches, promising countless hours of engaging reading.

Fog Island

Fog Island
Author: Tomi Ungerer
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780714865355

" Top 10 Children’s Book 2013 – New York Times Book Review A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2013 A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2013 "Tomi Ungerer has created another masterpiece." – Eric Carle In this imaginative tale from master storyteller Tomi Ungerer, two young siblings find themselves cast away on mysterious Fog Island. No one has ever returned from the island’s murky shores, but when the children begin to explore, they discover things are not quite as they expected. Ungerer’s captivating drawings evoke the eerie beauty and magic surrounding this timeless adventure. Selected by both The New York Times and Publishers Weekly as one of the year’s best children’s books, Fog Island is destined to become a modern classic. "