Best of
Pirates

2007

Pirates Don't Change Diapers


Melinda Long - 2007
    Sure, there's buried treasure to be found, but nobody's digging up anything until Bonney Anne quits her caterwauling. So, quicker than you can say "scurvy dog," Braid Beard and his swashbuckling pirates become . . . babysitters? Blimey!     This hilarious companion to How I Became a Pirate reveals that minding the nursery can be even more terrifying than walking the plank--especially if you're a pirate.

Isle of Swords


Wayne Thomas Batson - 2007
    . . Bartholomew Thorne, an infamously ruthless pirate, seeks to destroy Ross and any who stand in his way of the legendary treasure hidden by a mysterious order of monks.  With these intriguing characters and many more, Wayne Thomas Batson weaves a spell-binding adventure filled with high-seas drama where battles rage, storms brew, a long-dormant volcano awakens, and a sea creature slithers in the deep as pirates race for a cliff-top fortress.

The Art of Pirates of the Caribbean


Wendy Lefkon - 2007
    Presents an exclusive look into the preparation and production of the movie trilogy by presenting full-color images, concept drawings, set designs, costume sketches, intricate props, set pieces, and special effects.

That's Not My Pirate...


Fiona Watt - 2007
    The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches.

Bring Me That Horizon: Pirates of the Caribbean - The Making of the Swashbuckling Movie Trilogy


Michael Singer - 2007
     Author Michael Singer takes readers on an extraordinary journey, recounting the links in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" chain--from the last Disneyland attraction in which Walt Disney was personally involved, to a film project spearheaded by one of the world's most successful producers, Jerry Bruckheimer, and a vividly imaginative director named Gore Verbinski. A veritable treasure chest of exclusive photos and insider information, " "the book includes information on the production, makeup, location filming, shipbuilding, stunts, and special effects, as well as a scrapbook of Jerry Bruckheimer's on-set photographs. Also included are profiles on the films' incredible stars: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Bill Nighy, Stellan Skarsgard, and more

Battle Fleet: Adventures of a Young Sailor


Paul Dowswell - 2007
    But on the journey back to England he faces pirates and a terrible storm, before making the longed-for trip back up the river Thames. Finally reunited with his family in Norfolk, Sam realizes how much life at sea has become part of him. So when he hears that Napoleon plans to attack England, he is tempted to join the navy once more, and finds himself midshipman on none other than the Victory, preparing for one of the most epic battles in history: Trafalgar.

The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues


George Choundas - 2007
    A comprehensive course in pirate vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax, The Pirate Primer contains three centuries of distinctive terms and usages uttered by (and attributed to) pirates in film, TV, literature, and history.Discover more than 100 pages of threats, curses, oaths, insults, and epithets; 31 types of pirate drink; 60 different pirate terms for ''woman''; 67 kinds of pirate torture and punishment; 44 distinct definitions of ''aargh''; and more.Each entry in the Primer is accompanied by an excerpt, so you can see the words and phrases used in proper context by actual pirates. And each linguistic concept is introduced by a related anecdote or narrative account, so you can live the language while you learn it.Whether you're simply fascinated by the culture of the Brethren of the Coast or you fancy yourself a modern-day corsair, The Pirate Primer is your guide to authentic pirate speak. Should you ever stare down Davy Jones and he demands proof that you're one who flies no flag, despair not.You'll be able to talk the talk, and no mistake.

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


Thomas Faye - 2007
    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.

Water Witch: The Deceiver's Grave


Nene Adams - 2007
    The waters of the Caribbean are a haven for pirates; the most feared of them all is Bess O'Bedlam, known as the Water Witch. With a cutthroat crew and a fleet of ships at her command, Bess' lust for riches knows no bounds. She is on the trail of the greatest prize ever taken - silver, gold and jewels beyond imagining, plundered from a Spanish galleon by the infamous freebooter Fancy Tom Carew. His ship, the Deceiver, and her crew have been thought lost for twenty-five years, but an encounter in an Antiguan alley leads Bess to Marguerite de Vries, a Dutch thief who does not know she is the key to a king's ransom. The Water Witch will use any means to find Deceiver's grave, including seduction, however she had not reckoned on a fiery-tempered opponent determined to protect her heart at any cost. A search for lost treasure becomes a race against time as the women are pitted against a deadly magical curse, and must overcome many enemies in their quest for Deceiver... and each other's love.

The Voyage to Ruin


H.L. Trombley - 2007
    For her most terrible crimes against the ships of Camembert, Zeal pursues Drake across the seas and skies of the Quadra Terrarum. And in the midst of the intrigue and mystery, the fate of a man named Flynn Freeborn will follow in their wake. Includes 11 original illustrations!

You Can Do Anything, Daddy


Michael Rex - 2007
    And if that makes your dad hungry and thirsty or if he gets cuts and bruises, you know just how to take care of him right back. An adventurous tale of the heroic lengths fathers and sons will go for each other that will elicit gasps, giggles and warm contented sighs.

The Gigantic Book of Pirate Stories


Steve Brennan - 2007
    Compiled here are more than 100 of the very best pirate yarns ever created on history’s most debaucherous scalawags. The stories, songs, and verses include writing by Daniel Defoe, Mark Twain, Joseph Conrad, James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many more. This is 800 pages of true treasure!Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess and Buried Treasure


Jane R. Wood - 2007
    Five-year-old Katy meets a pirate -- but is he real of imagined? Nine-year-old Bobby and his older brother Joey visit an ancient cemetery and a 19th century fort, as Bobby searches for buried treasure that is rumored to still be hidden on the island. Local legends and tales of ghosts add to a story filled with colorful characters, humorous situations and a youthful spirit of adventure.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Complete Visual Guide


Richard Platt - 2007
    Packed with movie stills and shots of your favourite characters from Captain Jack, to Davy Jones and the fearsome Pirate Lord of Singapore, Sao Feng with the tribe of ravenous cannibals in between! It contains spectacular Disney illustrations including all-new artworks of a Chinese junk and Shipwreck Island, plus a fantastic double-sided pull-out poster showing every detail of Jack's ship 'The Black Pearl' and Sao Feng with The Empress, perfect for pirateer bedroom walls. Enjoy it me hearties!

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl - A Pop-Up Pirate Ship


Marco Colletti - 2007
    Press-out sheets supply the kids with their favorite characters from the films so they can re-live all their favorite scenes aboard the cursed ship. All the artwork will be done in an appealing, animated style kids will love.

Lost Treasures of the Pirates of the Caribbean


James A. Owen - 2007
    /ppDuring the golden age of the pirates in the eighteenth century, a family of mapmakers was entrusted with all of the greatest pirates' secrets. The McGees were commissioned by buccaneers to draw maps to their buried treasure. But the family had a secret of its own: The McGees hid clues in their maps to lead others to the pirates' loot! These maps have been lost for hundreds of years--until now. /ppThe brothers Owen have recreated thirteen of the original McGee maps--along with clues that may reveal a long-missing fourteenth map. As you read the history, legends, and lore of the pirates of the Caribbean, look for the clues to help you discover the missing treasure map. /p

Black Sails


Sam Hawken - 2007
    Set sail for the darkest corners of the sea, battle forbidding creatures or risk an eternity trapped in the cold, black heart of Davy Jones' Locker! Dead men tell no tales!

The Lost Treasure Of Skull Island


Martin Taylor - 2007
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Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End


Elizabeth Rudnick - 2007
    Since the golden age of pirates, the Brethren Court has ruled the Seven Seas.  Lord Beckett of the East India trading Company is on a mission to change that balance of power.  The pirates' only hope lies in the notorious Captain Jack Sparrow.  But finding Jack will not be easy.  The last time anyone saw him, he was being dragged to the realm of Davy Jones's Locker.  Now, a ragtag crew led by Jack's archenemy, Barbossa, must sail to the World's End and beyond to save the captain.  But even if Jack is rescued, his odds do not look good.  With the powerful Davy Jones at Beckett's command, an angry sea goddess looming, and ships full of backstabbers everywhere, it may soon be Davy Jones's Locker for every last pirate on the Seven Seas.

Pirates: Most Wanted


John Matthews - 2007
    Full color.

悪い蟲 [Warui Mushi]


猿屋ハチ - 2007
    "Bad Bugs-He’s been infested by Vermin Already"Part of the anthology: 海賊ゲーム外伝ゾロ×サンジnight cruise 3rd One Piece dj Zoro x Sanji

And A Star To Steer Her By


Philippa Grey-Gerou - 2007
    Sailing home from a business trip to America, Nicholas' ship is beset by the privateer ship Lucifer, captained by a dangerous, beautiful woman who takes him hostage and forces him to serve aboard her ship. But as days and weeks lengthen into months, Nicholas begins to find in his captivity a freedom he has never known. And he finds in the captain a woman very similar to himself, trapped in a role of someone else's choosing. Emma Sulivan has known only the sea her whole life, a tie more powerful for her even than love. But as Nicholas works his way into the life of her ship, he begins to make her question if she can't be a captain and a woman, too. Given the right partner. But the seas never run smoothly, and even as these two enemies work their way towards something more, storm clouds are brewing which will chase them from the crystal waters of the Caribbean to the very heart of London itself. Can Nicholas and Emma overcome the perils in their path to find happiness? Only if they choose the right course, And A Star To Steer Her By...

The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific


Harry Collingwood - 2007
    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Naval Wives and Mistresses


Margarette Lincoln - 2007
    Drawing on a range of material that includes personal letters, trial reports, popular prints, and love tokens, it exposes the personal cost of warfare and imperial ambition. It also reveals the opportunities for greater self-determination that some women were able to grasp, as the responsibility for maintaining the home and bringing up children fell squarely on them in their husbands’ absence. The text includes many voices from the past and throws fresh light on an under-researched aspect of women’s history.

Seascapes: Maritime Histories, Littoral Cultures, and Transoceanic Exchanges


Kären E. Wigen - 2007
    Seascapes makes a major contribution to these efforts by bringing together original scholarship on historical issues arising from maritime regions around the world. The essays presented here take a variety of approaches. One group examines the material, cultural, and intellectual constructs that inform and explain historical experiences of maritime regions. Another set discusses efforts - some more successful than others - to impose political and military control over maritime regions. A third group focuses on issues of social history such as labor organization, information flows, and the development of political consciousness among subaltern populations. The final essays deal with pirates and efforts to control them in Mediterranean, Japanese, and Atlantic waters.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Singapore!


Tui T. Sutherland - 2007
    This time, though, they might be in over their heads. They must sail to Singapore and face one of the sea's most dangerous pirates in order to help Jack...and themselves. The Pirates of the Caribbean 3: Singapore Early Reader allows young pirates a chance to re-live all the action through simple text and stills from the hit movie.