Author: Briar Lee Mitchell Publisher: Crossroad Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 203
Book Description
Millions of years ago, the deadly Megalodon shark, three times larger than our modern Great White Shark, roamed our seas, killing everything and anything in its path. Convinced it was extinct, scientists agreed the seas were safe from such a massive predator, until one surfaced off the coast of California, and our safety in or on the water was no longer such a sure thing.
Author: John Hill Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group ISBN: 1634138236 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 243
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Depraved and insane. Destitute and frantic. Unwholesome and shattered. Characteristics not for the faint of heart, but integral to the vivid portrayals of the marginalized populations living on the fringe of society. Harbors of the Moon's stories are unconcerned with political correctness, beginning with an look at the comings and goings of a seedy motel and culminating with a minimum-wage laborer's stark observations of his repellent bosses. In between, you'll find tales of the oddballs living in American subculture: a Sicilian father ruminating on his Sugar Daughter's failed engagement, while a tacky nightclub regular settles down with a suspiciously effeminate momma's boy, to name a few. Connecting them all is a desperate need for something--human connection, however unsavory, or even a sense of meaning in a seemingly absurd world. Harbors of the Moon offers a stunning examination of the authentic human experience, in a style reminiscent of literary great Charles Bukowski.
Author: Terry L. Howard Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813047781 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 271
Book Description
Raw, gritty, rich, and captivating, the stories in this book will astonish you. High Seas Wranglers presents real scenes from the lives of some of Florida's best-known commercial and charter fishing captains. Through Terry Howard's interviews, Captains Tristram Colket, A. J. Brown, Ray Perez, Glenn Cameron, and George Kaul tell true stories about hunting swordfish, kingfish, sharks, tuna, and billfish. They describe falling overboard alone many miles offshore, riding out deadly storms, navigating angry east coast inlets, orchestrating dangerous rescues at sea, struggling to land huge fish, playing pranks on other captains, and how they ended up living the lives that some only dream of. These fishermen have long been a part of the maritime life and culture of Florida, but today their livelihood is challenged and their industry fading. In this book, you'll hear in their own words the reasons they've chosen a life away from land, as well as their opinions about drift nets and falling fish populations. Their firsthand accounts of commercial handline mackerel fishing, commercial longline swordfish and shark fishing, and the growth of charter fishing on Florida’s eastern seaboard provide insights into a fascinating world. Gutsy fishing exploits like the ones in High Seas Wranglers are usually passed down through storytelling alone. This book preserves a thrilling history that would otherwise be lost.
Author: Charles Pero Publisher: Champagne Book Group ISBN: 1927454433 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 214
Book Description
As the 10th Annual Million Dollar Malibu Tequila Surf Off nears, Malibu is in a state of panic and it’s up to Dr. Jennifer Ferguson, head of the privately-funded Shark Understanding and Awareness Center (SUAC) to put their minds at ease. With a NAVY Seal’s background, a Ph.D. and a life spent studying the feeding behavior of sharks, Jennifer struggles to prove the attacks are isolated – and unrelated. Surf shop owner and local legend Slade Kane isn’t so sure. He’s been surfing for four decades and knows a pattern when he sees one, even without all of Jennifer’s fancy credentials. When he’s approached by the paparazzo who took the shark-attack picture, the two agree. Something’s fishy in Malibu. And it’s twice as big, twice as aggressive, and twice as deadly as anything they’ve ever seen before.
Author: Sonny Morin Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1685372198 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 150
Book Description
Adventures of a Chicano Spanish Teacher, Mexico and Beyond By: Sonny Morin Adventures of a Chicano Spanish Teacher, Mexico and Beyond serves as a memoir of sorts, covering the travel adventures Sonny Morín began as an undergrad and continues throughout his life. The stories in this book cover a span of thirty-some years, twelve years after his last adventure to Palenque and four years after his last adventure to Cozumel. He traveled to Jamaica, Alaska, Peru, and Palau in between the Palenque and Cozumel visits. The book is in three parts, Palenque, Cozumel, and the other locations. The adventures begin with stories to Palenque, through Mexico and Guatemala including: Agua Azul, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Oaxaca City, Puerto Angel, Flores, and Tikal. Part two of the book includes travels to Cozumel and excursions to the mainland including: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and Holbox. While part three covers all additional locations. A high-energy read, the book takes the reader right into the action of each adventure, each trip.
Author: Bob Frantz Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1949514447 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
“What the fin is a metalshark bro? Well, here’s the liner notes summary: An everyday shark stumbles upon Satan’s nephew and is cured with the body of an anthropomorphic shark bro. With his newfound human physique and propensity for violence, he’s tasked with collecting the souls of those that have sworn allegiance to Satan. The only problem? He just wants to be a normal shark again! Naturally, he swears bloody vengeance and, uh, a whole lot of death ensues!”—Back cover.
Author: Myiesha Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing ISBN: 164840507X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
At 18 years old and straight out of high school, young and naïve Blaize Francis meets and falls in love with the neighborhood's crazy, Molly-popping, K-2 smoking, loose cannon, Dexter Simmons, who promises her a life of happiness. Now at 23, she's starting to realize she's nothing more than a human punching bag to him. Locked inside the house of hell, alone with no family or friends, physically and emotionally battered, Blaize continues to hold on to a relationship that may eventually kill her or place the one she cherishes the most in danger. After finally escaping the torment, she runs to the only person she knows. Detective Gregory Knight is at the top of his game in his career. After losing his wife to an unexplained death, he's determined to move on with life with his 7-year-old daughter. He has been working on Blaize's domestic abuse case for the last 3 years. Knight breaks the number one rule of never mixing business with pleasure when he starts growing feelings for Blaize. With Detective Knight to the rescue, he helps her through her most difficult times and helps build her into a stronger woman. With her newfound strength and not missing the fact that Blaize is one of the most beautiful women he has ever laid eyes on, his feelings for Blaize start to grow, and his willingness to protect her may jeopardize everything he has worked hard for. Will this damsel be worth his distress?
Author: Lisa Glass Publisher: Quercus ISBN: 1681445115 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 253
Book Description
Last year, one amazing summer was enough to turn Iris's world upside down. She met the boy of her dreams, the super talented Zeke, and the two of them set off on a pro-surfing adventure around the globe. Now, one week in Miami could be enough to tear her life apart. When Iris and Zeke take a break from competitions to relax on South Beach, Iris feels more than just the draw of the surf pulling Zeke away from her. Something's not right, and soon Iris will have to decide if she and Zeke are really the best thing for each other after all. Air is the thrilling follow-up to Blue; a gorgeous story of sun, sea and first love.
Author: Cydney Rax Publisher: Dafina ISBN: 1496701399 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 277
Book Description
A pregnant mistress desperate to be a wife. An unexpected temptation. And stakes so high no one will walk away unscathed in this scorching hot romance. Gorgeous Nicole is about to get everything she’s hustled for. She's having her rich, married lover Rashad’s baby. At the same time, a lucky break has made her a media heroine—and perfect new wife material. With one more deception here, a few more seductions there, she'll finally push Rashad's wife, Kiara, out of his life. With her competition gone, Nicole will be the next Mrs. Eason for sure . . . But there are some temptations even this sexy schemer finds tough to pass up. Especially her first love, ex-con Ajalon, who just walked back into her life. His intense hunger, chiseled body, and mind-blowing endurance are throwing Nicole off her game. But he’s also handed Kiara the perfect ammo to expose Nicole once and for all. Now the only sure thing is scandal . . .
Author: Stephen Mundy Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc. ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 570
Book Description
This book is an overview of about ten years of my life. I've been fortunate to have the ability to travel around the world and experience many new and exciting things. During this time frame, I lived in four different states and traveled to over thirty countries. My book starts out on a boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on our way to the Philippines. This is my opening chapter, then I go back in time to when this whole book got started, starting with me as a financial advisor for a large mutual fund. I take vacation time to backpack through Europe and fall in love with the whole adventure. I get back and quit my job. From here, I take what I call a snowball ride that was amazing. I've worked on a hot-air balloon team (Arizona), a season at Yosemite National Park (California), one month on a shrimping boat and 4.5 months at an oyster farm (both in Alaska), a dinner cruise/excursions to other islands (Hawaii), sportfishing (Maui), and many other things to make this all possible. As far as what I have seen and where I've been is concerned, it is amazing, and I'm so grateful for everything: Europe--seven countries and sixteen major cities, six weeks; Japan and Thailand, five weeks; a dude ranch in Mexico; so much of Yosemite National Park; six months in Alaska (all on the ocean); and moving to Maui solo with $800 in my pocket (Maui is a big part of this book. One month turned into ten years); and six months in South America / Central America. I crossed the Pacific on a boat in twenty-eight days and traveled through Southeast Asia solo in 1.5 months. The list goes on, and there is so much more to read about. Take a Decade: A True Story is a book about adventure, opportunities, friendships, good times, and bad times. There is love and death, happiness and sadness, and most importantly, a lifetime of so many happy memories. It is a book of opportunity to each and every one who may read it. I did it, so can you!
Author: Briar Lee Mitchell
Author: John Hill
Author: Terry L. Howard
Author: Charles Pero
Author: Sonny Morin
Author: Bob Frantz
Author: Myiesha
Author: Lisa Glass
Author: Cydney Rax
Author: Stephen Mundy