Author: Ray Jason
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837472
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For many years, Ray Jason has been delighting readers of the sailing magazine Latitude 38, with his Sea Gypsy Vignettes. These hilarious stories chronicle some of the misadventures of today's sailboat cruisers. Now, for the first time ever, some of his best yarns are available in one book. So settle back and sail away with the offbeat characters that roam the pages of Tales of a Sea Gypsy.Relive the terror of getting rammed by a tanker - not just once, but TWICE! Discover the little-known danger of poodles in hurricanes. And ponder how a donkey could possible wander into a sea story. If romance and passion are what lure you to sea, you'll find these pages full of it in some of its most intriguing variations. Meet a couple bonded together by epoxy glue. Enter a disco full of people dancing in their underwear. And encounter lovers who unleash the little-known erotic power of macaroons.These are just a few of the bizarre episodes that make these twenty-two stories so captivating.
Tales of a Sea Gypsy
Author: Ray Jason
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837472
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For many years, Ray Jason has been delighting readers of the sailing magazine Latitude 38, with his Sea Gypsy Vignettes. These hilarious stories chronicle some of the misadventures of today's sailboat cruisers. Now, for the first time ever, some of his best yarns are available in one book. So settle back and sail away with the offbeat characters that roam the pages of Tales of a Sea Gypsy.Relive the terror of getting rammed by a tanker - not just once, but TWICE! Discover the little-known danger of poodles in hurricanes. And ponder how a donkey could possible wander into a sea story. If romance and passion are what lure you to sea, you'll find these pages full of it in some of its most intriguing variations. Meet a couple bonded together by epoxy glue. Enter a disco full of people dancing in their underwear. And encounter lovers who unleash the little-known erotic power of macaroons.These are just a few of the bizarre episodes that make these twenty-two stories so captivating.
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837472
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For many years, Ray Jason has been delighting readers of the sailing magazine Latitude 38, with his Sea Gypsy Vignettes. These hilarious stories chronicle some of the misadventures of today's sailboat cruisers. Now, for the first time ever, some of his best yarns are available in one book. So settle back and sail away with the offbeat characters that roam the pages of Tales of a Sea Gypsy.Relive the terror of getting rammed by a tanker - not just once, but TWICE! Discover the little-known danger of poodles in hurricanes. And ponder how a donkey could possible wander into a sea story. If romance and passion are what lure you to sea, you'll find these pages full of it in some of its most intriguing variations. Meet a couple bonded together by epoxy glue. Enter a disco full of people dancing in their underwear. And encounter lovers who unleash the little-known erotic power of macaroons.These are just a few of the bizarre episodes that make these twenty-two stories so captivating.
Sea Gypsy
Author: Fern Michaels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780727884534
Category : Atlantic Coast (N.C.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the New York publishing world, Cathy Bissette sets up house on the shores of North Carolina but finds her refuge invaded by arrogant seaman Jared Parsons.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780727884534
Category : Atlantic Coast (N.C.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the New York publishing world, Cathy Bissette sets up house on the shores of North Carolina but finds her refuge invaded by arrogant seaman Jared Parsons.
The Sea Gypsy Philosopher
Author: Ray Jason
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781511976954
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This book is a collection of the best essays from Ray Jason's popular "Sea Gypsy Philosopher" blog, which now has readers in over 130 countries. Although he deals with controversial subjects, he approaches them in a calm, measured manner and avoids strident rants. His highly readable meditations begin with a poignant vignette from his travels. Some of the volatile topics he addresses include: predatory capitalism, television, American imperialism, religion, the downside of civilization, possible societal collapse and many more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781511976954
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This book is a collection of the best essays from Ray Jason's popular "Sea Gypsy Philosopher" blog, which now has readers in over 130 countries. Although he deals with controversial subjects, he approaches them in a calm, measured manner and avoids strident rants. His highly readable meditations begin with a poignant vignette from his travels. Some of the volatile topics he addresses include: predatory capitalism, television, American imperialism, religion, the downside of civilization, possible societal collapse and many more.
The Ship Killer
Author: Justin Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891908760
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891908760
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Buckland's Book of Gypsy Magic
Author: Raymond Buckland
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1609251652
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Weaving together lore, legend, and belief Buckland’s Book of Gypsy Magic revives the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romany people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanted volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani’s secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Start tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart’s desire. Includes a glossary of Romany words.
Publisher: Weiser Books
ISBN: 1609251652
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Weaving together lore, legend, and belief Buckland’s Book of Gypsy Magic revives the beliefs, spell-craft, and healing wisdom of the Romany people. From hexes and healings to tea leaves and tarot, the circle of the family and the rituals of death, this enchanted volume will delight witches, folklorists, and history lovers alike. Learn the shuvani’s secrets for love, craft a talisman for vitality, and cast the Gypsy Start tarot spread. Join Buckland around the campfire, to hear stories of werewolves and vampires, mistaken identity, persecution, and perseverance. Learn how the gypsy people have for centuries used wisdom and enchantments to ensure good health, happy families, and heart’s desire. Includes a glossary of Romany words.
From Granite to Sea
Author: Alex Langstone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780738765785
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This book presents the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall, an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. It is populated by piskies, giants, and conjurors as well as the Devil's Dandy Dogs and the demonic specter of Tregeagle. Alex Langstone's ground-breaking study shares old tales of witches, charmers, supernatural encounters, and curious customs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780738765785
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This book presents the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall, an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. It is populated by piskies, giants, and conjurors as well as the Devil's Dandy Dogs and the demonic specter of Tregeagle. Alex Langstone's ground-breaking study shares old tales of witches, charmers, supernatural encounters, and curious customs.
Tales from Margaritaville
Author: Jimmy Buffett
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156026987
Category : Humorous stories
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The singer/songwriter displays his gift for creating witty, laid-back Southern stories in a collection of bizarre tales and thoughtful essays.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156026987
Category : Humorous stories
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The singer/songwriter displays his gift for creating witty, laid-back Southern stories in a collection of bizarre tales and thoughtful essays.
Boat Girl
Author: Melanie Neale
Publisher: Beating Windward Press
ISBN: 098382522X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the author's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the U.S. East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. As an adult, she lived aboard her own 28-foot sailboat and had several relationships trying to find someone who wasn't intimidated by her stubborn independence and free-spirited lifestyle.
Publisher: Beating Windward Press
ISBN: 098382522X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the author's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the U.S. East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. As an adult, she lived aboard her own 28-foot sailboat and had several relationships trying to find someone who wasn't intimidated by her stubborn independence and free-spirited lifestyle.
Fairy Tales and Sea Stories
Author: Giovanni Andreazzi
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467096350
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Have you ever been curious about life on a submarine, other than the movie versions? Journey with the author on the missile carrying submarine, USS Sam Houston, meet a few of the characters who defended our country during the cold war, and learn how they lived. A little romance between a sailor and a nurse is thrown in just to enhance the time-travel story where the truth about the bombing of Hiroshima is told. So kick back, relax, and open the pages to enjoy this collection of short stories you will never forget (or may want to as soon as you finish).
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467096350
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Have you ever been curious about life on a submarine, other than the movie versions? Journey with the author on the missile carrying submarine, USS Sam Houston, meet a few of the characters who defended our country during the cold war, and learn how they lived. A little romance between a sailor and a nurse is thrown in just to enhance the time-travel story where the truth about the bombing of Hiroshima is told. So kick back, relax, and open the pages to enjoy this collection of short stories you will never forget (or may want to as soon as you finish).
Princess Tales
Author: Grace Maccarone
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466845120
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Once upon a time. . . A princess danced, a princess dreamed, another found a pea. One kissed a frog, one saved a bird, another crossed the sea. One ate an apple, one tamed a beast, one lost a satin shoe. And another spun straw into gold, in ten tales told anew! Ten of the most beloved princess stories are ingeniously retold and splendidly illustrated—with cleverly hidden pictures—by author Grace Maccarone and artist Gail de Marken. From Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea to Snow White, these favorite tales will delight readers, happily ever after.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466845120
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Once upon a time. . . A princess danced, a princess dreamed, another found a pea. One kissed a frog, one saved a bird, another crossed the sea. One ate an apple, one tamed a beast, one lost a satin shoe. And another spun straw into gold, in ten tales told anew! Ten of the most beloved princess stories are ingeniously retold and splendidly illustrated—with cleverly hidden pictures—by author Grace Maccarone and artist Gail de Marken. From Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea to Snow White, these favorite tales will delight readers, happily ever after.