A History of Pirates

A History of Pirates
Author: Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2003-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1848584962

The modern image of the pirate is derived from Captain Charles Johnson's accounts of the cut-throats who sailed under the Jolly Roger. It was he who gave mythical status to the likes of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Using contemporary sources, Nigel Cawthorne now turns the spotlight on the reality of pirate life, revealing the truth behind the legends. It gives us an insight into the men - and women - their weapons, their ships, their unhappy victims and their hide-outs, including the capital city of the pirate 'empire', Port Royal in Jamaica - known as the 'wickedest city in the world'.

Pirates of the Thunder

Pirates of the Thunder
Author: Jack L. Chalker
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2013-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 057510175X

A mothballed space fleet, the great ships were silent and shut down. Each up to fourteen kilometres long, they had been circling Jupiter in their hundreds for nearly a millennium. To the little band of fugitives, they were both their hope for the future and a terrible reminder of the past. Once they had been the slave ships of their time, transporting whole populations of unwilling humans to the star colonies at the behest of the Master System. Now, reactivated, one might not only help them escape the Master System but take them in search of the five gold rings that were the key to its control and their freedom. Cautiously, nervously, their craft edged towards the huge empty hull that loomed in the sky before them...

The Thunder Heist

The Thunder Heist
Author: Jed Herne
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9780648681953

A relentless thief. An impossible heist.Meet Kef Cutmark. Pirate, monster-slayer, scourge of the Twisted Seas.After a lifetime of running from her past, she's returned to Zorith - a tangled jungle of a thousand boats, all lashed together to make a floating city-ship. Zorith is powered by a device that draws energy from lightning. Mysterious, unique, and locked in an unbreachable tower, it's the envy of Zorith's rivals.And Kef? She's here to steal it.If she can take the device and cripple Zorith, maybe she'll find justice for all the hurt the city has caused her. But with an unreliable thieving crew, hunters closing in, and her past bearing down upon her, failure looks more likely. And if she fails, she'll never find peace again.

The Adventures of Thunder King

The Adventures of Thunder King
Author: Baiyu Gong
Publisher: via tolino media
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2024-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3759236316

A large number of cultivators and martial artists coveting the Sword Stained with Royal Blood, treasured by the State of Dali, have lost their lives because of the legendary weapon. Thunder King’s father is killed by the Toxins Sect for the Sword, so he is determined to get to the bottom of it. On his journey he meets his friends and foes. And in the meantime, he polishes his cultivation skills. The culprit is Queen Indulgence. She asked the Toxins Sect to vie for the Sword so that she could take revenge on the man who had hurt her feelings. Thunder moves on after he finds the truth.

Downriver

Downriver
Author: Will Hobbs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442445475

Fifteen-year-old Jessie and the other rebellious teenage members of a wilderness survival school team abandon their adult leader, hijack his boats, and try to run the dangerous white water at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Catching Thunder

Catching Thunder
Author: Eskil Engdal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2018-03-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178699089X

December, 2014: In the forbidding waters off Antarctica, Captain Hammarstedt of the Bob Barker sets off on a voyage unlike any seen before. Across ten thousand miles of hazardous seas, Hammarstedt's crew will relentlessly pursue the Thunder – an infamous illegal fishing ship – for what will become the longest chase in maritime history. Wanted by Interpol, the Thunder has for years evaded justice: hunting endangered species and accumulating millions in profits. The authors follow this incredible expedition from the beginning. But even as seasoned journalists, they cannot anticipate what the chase will uncover, as the wake of the Thunder leads them on the trail of criminal kingpins, rampant corruption, modern slavery and an international community content to turn a blind eye. Very soon, catching Thunder becomes not only a chase but a pursuit of the truth itself – and a symbolic race to preserve the well-being of our planet. A Scandinavian bestseller, Catching Thunder is a remarkable true story of courage and perseverance, and a wake-up call to act against the destruction of our environments.

The Thunder Mountain Gang

The Thunder Mountain Gang
Author: David Townsend
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2019-03-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1546278133

This is the second book in the Thunder Mountain Gang saga. The first book was The Mysterious Red Fog on Thunder Mountain. Like the first book, the blistering action, cliff-hanging suspense, ghost stories, humor and unexplained mysteries continue. This story begins with the Thunder Mountain Gang’s third summer visit to their grandparents secluded, sometimes mysterious mountain top farm in West Virginia. Will the gang be able to avoid the mishaps of their first and second adventures that led them to extremely perilous situations? You’ll experience bravery, humor, history, survival tactics and the importance of drawing on individual strengths – for survival. The focus is on appreciation for home, family and the needs of others.

The Curious Case of Captain Cloud

The Curious Case of Captain Cloud
Author: Adrian Dragoi
Publisher: Adrian Dragoi
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2024-01-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Embark on a magical journey with "The Curious Case of Captain Cloud," a whimsical tale that unfolds in the Enchanted Sky. Join Captain Cloud and the Fluff Pirates as they navigate floating islands, meet fantastical creatures, and discover the wonders of the mystical skies. Each chapter is a new adventure filled with laughter, imagination, and the bonds of friendship. From Cloud Castle Memories to Captain Cloud's Final Farewell, this enchanting story sparks the imagination of young readers and reminds us all that the end of one adventure is the beginning of another. Dive into the clouds and let the Flight of the Whimsical Winds carry you to a world where dreams take flight!