Crestfallen, she believes her disastrous life cannot get worse—until she awakes to the blasts of cannon fire.Facing certain death, Anne trembles in her stateroom while swords clash and the chilling screams of battle rage on the deck above. When a rugged Highlander kicks in her door, she prays for a swift end. But Laird Calum MacLeod has a reason for plundering the ship—and it’s not a stunning English lass. With no other choice, he takes Anne to his crumbling keep on the isle of Raasay and sends a letter of ransom to her husband. In time, Anne grows to understand MacLeod’s plight and finds it increasingly difficult to resist Calum’s unsettling charm—until the baron sends a reply agreeing to terms. Ripped from passion that will be forever seared into their souls, will Anne and Calum risk everything for love?

    Will love intervene, altering both their courses?Pieretta Carlyle experienced the loss of her father, leaving her alone in the world except for her grandpere, Comte Renard Dubois. The comte insists that she travel to France to live with him. Pieretta doesn't want to leave Charleston and the only home she has ever known. Her grandpere is her guardian, and she must do what he says.Thor has a score to settle, and Pieretta is the key to his revenge. He became a pirate unwillingly after his business partner tried to murder him. He must acquire Pieretta by any means necessary, and he doesn't mind plundering a ship to obtain her.When Pieretta and Thor meet, they are instantly attracted to each other against their better judgments. Pieretta is disgusted by the pirate's actions. Thor knows what Pieretta believes, but proceeds with his plans anyway. She is only a tool to achieve vengeance. What happens will depend on Thor's need for revenge and Pieretta's ability to forgive him for his dastardly deeds.

    In this edition it has been re-formated for young readers. Shipwrecks, pirates, buried treasure; desolate windswept islands, jungled forests, and the mysterious Everglade - dark and foreboding to all but the Seminole and Miccosuki. Imagine growing up in such a place, no one for miles around, only you and your family. This is the world young Charlie MacLeod was born into. To him it is nothing unusual. It is simply home.

    Trapped between the possessive pirate captain and his murderous first mate, he must learn to adapt or he will lose himself completely. An epic tale of love, treachery and revelation, this first instalment of the Baal's Heart series brings you into the lives of three men so bound together by jealousy and lies that they must sail to the very ends of the earth to find forgiveness.Themes: Erotica, Historical Fantasy, Ménage, Enemies to Lovers, Polyamory

    Beloved daughter of Lord and Lady Stewart, and cherished by her older brother, Jonathan, Angelina is blessed with a quick mind and a sharp wit, which she uses liberally regardless of the consequences. Determined to never be owned by any man, Angelina shuns societal rules and lives life on her own terms. When she is surprised by her parents with a sea voyage for her nineteenth birthday, Angelina is thrilled to fully explore life, unaware that her gift comes with a price. It will test her resolve and challenger her in ways she could never have imagined.Captain Jude Deveraux is leading a double life. He and his band of French privateer's steal, rob and plunder unsuspecting ships that have the misfortune of wandering into their domain. Awarded a title by the King of France for bravery during battle, The Duke of Bayonne, A.K.A. Captain Jude Deveraux, takes what he wants from the world as he and best friend, Honore' live each day as if it were their last. That is until the day Jude discovers that the only thing he truly wants is to capture the untamed heart of fiery tempered, Angelina for his own.

    When he and the crew discover a book left by the infamous pirate Phineas Johnson Krane, they must learn to read in order to decipher its contents and go in search of Krane's hidden treasure. A satisfying tale packed with pirates, outlaws, danger and, in the words of its narrator, "no second chances."

    Churm’s topics have ranged widely, exploring themes such as the writing life and the utility of creative-writing classes, race issues in a university town, and the beautiful, protective crocodiles that lie patiently waiting in the minds of fathers.Though Griswold recently entered the tenure stream, much of his experience, at a Big Ten university, has been as an adjunct lecturer—that tenuous and uncertain position so many now occupy in higher education. In Pirates You Don’t Know, Griswold writes poignantly and hilariously about the contingent nature of this life, tying it to his birth in the last American enclave in Saigon during the Vietnam War, his upbringing in a coal town in southern Illinois, and his experience as an army deep-sea diver and frogman. He investigates class in America through four generations of his family and portrays the continuing joys and challenges of fatherhood while making a living, becoming literate, and staying open to the world. But Griswold’s central concerns apply to everyone: What does it mean to be educated? What does it mean to think, feel, create, and be whole? What is the point of this particular journey?Pirates You Don’t Know is Griswold’s vital attempt at making sense of his life as a writer and now professor. The answers for him are both comic and profound: “Picture Long John Silver at the end of the movie, his dory filled with stolen gold, rowing and sinking; rowing, sinking, and gloating.”

    But danger lurks beneath the waves, and little do they realize that Ariana's new recruit carries a secret that could shake the Sea to its very floor.

    Set sail on the Great Sea, a world full of magic, danger, and excitement! Join Ariana, a most unlikely heroine, aboard an enchanted ship as she discovers what it truly means to be a pirate, on a journey that will change the world forever.

    Today, it found him. Caught in a chilly October storm, he ducked into a tavern, hoping to escape the rain. What he found, was a room teeming with pirates. Shanghaied by the most elderly of the lot, Archie found himself serving on a ship captained by the fiercest pirate ever to sail the seven seas— the man known as Blackbeard. Through a series of thrilling twists, Archie finds himself captain of another of Blackbeard's ships, the Jolig Roger. In an attempt to flee danger, his ship becomes lost under stars never before seen. Determined to save both his crew and the woman he loves, Archie will make decisions that will forever seal his fate. Discover the untold story of the man who became Captain Hook.

    You'll find roving adventure with desperadoes and voyagers sailing near uncharted islands in this collection of 3-minute tales from forty authors. If you'd like to hear a pirate tale, then this is the book for you.

    Lynna Jordan has a decision to make. One that could change the lives of her and her husband forever. Although they have faced one heartbreak after another since the day they met, two obstacles stand in the way of their love. Suzanne Fletcher Jordan. Voodoo priestess in training. Destruction follows in her wake like a shadow. Sean Devereux. Devilishly handsome pirate captain. Determined to hold Lynna to the promise she made while a prisoner on his ship. When Suzanne and Sean join forces to plot revenge, nothing is off limits.

    However, in the midst of their pursuit of Zarina, Tink's world is turned upside down. She and her friends find that their respective talents have been switched and they have to race against time to retrieve the Blue Pixie Dust and return home to save Pixie Hollow. Read the entire adventures in this chapter book based on the new Disney Fairies animated movie!Copyright © 2013 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

     Cutthroats and thieves ply their nefarious trade aboard The Devil’s Luck, slashing a path of piracy and swearing back and forth across the Atlantic. On a ship packed hull to hull with scoundrels, romance blossoms about as often as dead men tell tales. Brigit O’Creagh knows her place. A complexion riddled with scars wards off desirable men. An eager father hires her out as a lady’s maid for a purse full of silver—without consulting her, of course. Her new widow employer makes icebergs look downright tropical. The maid from Cork expects very little from life, and that’s usually just what she gets. John Bone spends his days working to feed the ravenous crew of The Devil’s Luck. An accident seven years past cost him part of a leg but earned him a promotion to Cook. His memories of brawling and boarding collect dust right along with his days of pining for gentler company. And what woman would want him now? He wasn’t even a whole man. But now, with a young woman’s easy laugh filling his galley, John finds dormant desires waking up, tempting him to make a fool of himself. Brigit, however, struggles to believe the sincerity behind his pretty words and kind gestures. She knows what she looks like and men never bother wasting that sort of talk on the likes of her. Most grand romances overflow with silken skin and chiseled jawlines, but Eris Adderly takes you below decks to mingle with a rougher crowd. Bawdy songs color the air, dangerous wagers change hands, and love may not be totally blind, but it definitely wears an eye patch. This lusty pirate romance novella is a spin-off from the events of The Devil’s Luck. But fear not! The Maid and The Cook stands on its own—you can enjoy all the salt and scallywags without feeling like you’re missing part of the plot. Note: This story contains dirty pirates, peg legs, and explicit descriptions of sexual acts. It is intended for mature readers only.

    The Lioness is thirsty for the blood of her enemy: a traitorous knight responsible for the fall of a noble house in Brittany. As she captains her infamous Black Fleet in pursuit of revenge, a war rages within her own heart, for the piratess is the author of a great deception. She has rallied a king and a strong crew to her cause and captured the loyal heart of a hero. Is vengeance worth losing what she sees in his eyes and what she’s found in his arms? The moment she awoke under his protection he felt drawn to her in a way he could not trust or resist. She was deadly and dangerously beautiful, but she needed his sword. She lured him to the sea like a siren, and he vowed to protect her at all costs. When the truth comes to light in a sea of blood and lust, he is pinned between his love and his king. The knight’s vow is put to the test, and he must make a sacrifice. He must decide whether his honor and courage can withstand all that is required to claim the Love of a Lioness. From the court of England’s king to the forests of France, they craft a danger greater than they could have known and bury their brothers where legends are made.

    The Sea is still in chaos after the mysterious disappearance of the Pirate Queen Anne Bonnie, and danger lurks over every crest. Join Ariana aboard the Crimson Dawn, a legendary enchanted ship, as she follows her dream of becoming a pirate in a world that's still awaiting the return of the Pirate Queen.

    He encounters a beauty named Rina, a woman with a body that sets him aflame and a secret that she cannot tell. Rina barters passage aboard Zephyr's ship for herself and her secretive twin brother with the only thing the pirate captain appears to be interested in. Can eight nights at sea lead to more? Or will her secret tear them apart?

    His ship, the Talwan, takes him, his brother West, sidekick Tarana, and a ship full of ex-slave teens, on the adventure of their lives. In their quest to uncover the truth about a mysterious scroll linked to the Kelser family, the crew of the Talwan encounters perils and discovers secrets hidden for years.This book is clean YA Fantasy.

    Fulfilling her punishment to live aboard Magella's houseboat for twelve months, Zinnia explains what it is like for her to be the prisoner of the evil sea witch. Stripped of all magic, Zinnia is forced to swim in the ocean depths almost every morning to catch the old witch's breakfast with a half-working magic net. She must cook, clean, and scrub the boat. The worst part of all is Magella expects her to find Jonesby the Jinxer's lair, deep in the ocean, and take back a special item; there she discovers why Jonesby the Jinxer is considered the “stealer of souls.” She meets up with the merpeople, who try to befriend her, and a handsome merman named Eadgar, who seems to have taken a liking to her. But what is it that they really have on their agenda? Enter into Zinnia's world, and take a peek to decide for yourself if she really is the selfish person that she has been portrayed to be—or if she is simply misunderstood. ** Previously published as "Zinnia Reborn." Book One: The Witches of Merribay Book Two: The Witch and the Hellhound COMING SOON: The Witch and the Bottle of Djinn (Fall, 2014) The Merfolk of Merribay (Spring, 2015)

    Michelle Robinson's beautiful rhyming text is perfectly accompanied by Nick East's gentle and atmospheric illustrations, which will delight and soothe little ones everywhere as they snuggle up in bed.This is the fourth instalment to the brilliant Goodnight... series, and is the perfect book for bedtime!Other titles to look out for:Goodnight Digger; Goodnight Tractor; Goodnight PrincessMichelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk.Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family.

    Attacked by pirates and desired by island natives, the only person she can trust is John Smith -- if that's her rescuer's true name. Reaching her uncle's station in English Harbor, Julia must find a way to face her feelings and deal with her traitorous family, a dashing new suitor, and the guardian angel, John Smith, who has no qualms sporting counterfeit names and less than what is proper attire.

    Above the waves is a challenge that makes or breaks many a man or woman. Below is another world both magical and menacing.In Consigned to the Sea you will find the vast spectrum of what the oceans have to offer. The wonder of a mermaid yearning to reach the sky... The wrath of the selkie protecting its own... A dragon waging war against pirates...Whether you root for the sailor or the sea, here is a collection you can treasure.

    Living free and being rich, I hadn’t considered what that was truly worth until the day I lost everything. Surviving my self-inflicted destitution by sweating out an honest trade, I fell for a good woman who saw me as more than a man who lived an adventurous life among the lawless. Her view of me caused me to look deeper into myself, and allowed me to see that there’s more treasure in a life of piracy than wenches and gold alone. I was a world traveling artist of the seas. But no matter how enchanting the love of a good woman could be, the sea was my first love, and my tales would always be that of a traveler. -Sterling Bentley-

    When she helps rescue an exotic-looking foreign man in a drifting lifeboat her only thought is to provide aid to the unfortunate. But the sinking of his ship was no accident, and soon Batiya's own ship is under attack. Batiya doesn't know who the stranger is, or why so many people want him dead. But after he risks his life to save hers, she becomes determined to get him to his destination alive.

    When Nessa's dad dies, the last thing she's expecting is to loose everything else too. But when her hair suddenly turns electric red, and her estranged grandma turns up on her doorstep ready to haul her off to an isolated island, that's exactly what happens. In one day, Nessa losses her mother and her friends, and learns that she's a redheaded sea-witch with magical powers. She's one of many Neptunians - magical beings blessed by the sea - which includes selkies, mermaids, and sea nymphs. Nessa doesn't want to live on an island, she doesn't want to be a sea-witch, and she certainly doesn't want to be hunted by humans who harvest Neptunians for their magical powers. But if Nessa wants to live, she'll have to accept her new life and everything that comes with it, including a witty pirate names Caesar, who just might break her heart.

    Among the heroes, villains and madmen he meets, there's Mundi - the Gandhi-like Master Navigator, the Phoenix Sisters - as beautiful as they are deadly and whose swordplay has no equal, Bose - First Mate and honest as the yardarm's long, crazed Gambrinus - a Professor of Explosions and the satanic Captain Vane - who reinvents the nature of evil.The Curse of the Golden Hinde is a modern day Treasure Island, packed with action, suspense, daring and surreal humour. It's a tale written for any boy or girl who has felt the sea breeze ruffle their hair and wondered what adventure lies over the horizon.

    What jobs can he find to keep his trusty pirates busy? Why, there's washing to scrub and hats to stitch and cracks in the hull to seal with pitch!With delightful rhyming text and humorous illustrations, Five Minutes to Bed! will help your little darlings go to bed and stay there.

    Then uncover the facts behind the fiction in Magic Tree House® Fact Tracker: Pirates. It’s two favorite ebooks in one! Find out why Mary Pope Osborne’s #1 New York Times bestselling series is such a hit with kids, parents, and teachers around the world.

    Ivory Shepard, has made a name for herself as the notorious pirate "Ivory Razor," while she and her handy cousins; Cass, Keara and Miranda are building a life in Port Royal, Jamaica. When she takes a merchant ship and finds a bag full of rare diamonds, including one very large blue one, she never imagined she'd end up captured and held prisoner by a rival pirate. Maddox Carbonale aka "Blacksnake" intends to collect a fifty thousand pound bounty on her head and earn a pardon in the process, until a fiery attraction ignites between them. Regardless of their first passionate night together, by the time the sun rises the next morning, Ivory is reminded why she trusts no one and she's left wondering if her fate is sealed due to Blacksnake's greed or Maddox's wounded ego.Ultimately unable to deny his feelings for her, Maddox offers his loyalty and his guns. but no one can take anything from Ivory Shepard that she doesn't want to give; certainly not her freedom, and most of all, her heart. Will she prove she can have it all on her own terms; the man, the blue diamond and her freedom?

    1300–1600) by shifting the conventional land-based analytical framework to one centered on the perspectives of seafarers who, though usually dismissed as "pirates," thought of themselves as sea lords. Over the course of these centuries, Japan's sea lords became maritime magnates who wielded increasing amounts of political and economic authority by developing autonomous maritime domains that operated outside the auspices of state authority. They played key roles in the operation of networks linking Japan to the rest of the world, and their protection businesses, shipping organizations, and sea tenure practices spread their influence across the waves to the continent, shaping commercial and diplomatic relations with Korea and China.Japan's land-based authorities during this time not only came to accept the autonomy of "pirates" but also competed to sponsor sea-lord bands who could administer littoral estates, fight sea battles, protect shipping, and carry trade. In turn, prominent sea-lord families expanded their dominion by shifting their locus of service among several patrons and by appropriating land-based rhetorics of lordship, which forced authorities to recognize them as legitimate lords over sea-based domains.By the end of the late medieval period, the ambitions, tactics, and technologies of sea-lord mercenary bands proved integral to the naval dimensions of Japan's sixteenth-century military revolution. Sea lords translated their late medieval autonomy into positions of influence in early modern Japan and helped make control of the seas part of the ideological foundations of the state.

    How does anyone know about a pirate if he takes no prisoners, leaves no witnesses and shows no mercy? During the Dolphin's maiden voyage, Captain Silversword attacks. In a moment of weakness, he breaks his own rule and press-gangs Samuel Burke into service aboard the Black Flag. Once armed with the knowledge of the infamous pirate’s only weakness, Sam must face his fear and confront Silversword to save his life, his friends and spare England and the world from the pirate’s tyranny or die trying. Fog of Fortune is book one of the Silversword Chronicles, a Historical Young Adult series with a fresh spin on the business of pirating. Rediscover the thrill of the sea in this action adventure story. Experience the romance of a tine gone by. Feel the lust of the dead man's chest. And find the strength to walk away from the temptation of treasure.

    The changes are still happening and Aqual, the scarred, tenacious granddaughter of The Admiral, founder of Akkadia, believes her people are becoming too complacent, too comfortable with their lives despite the ominous signs around them. When she breaks all Akkadian law and custom and rescues the crew of a small sloop under attack by pirates, she sets in motion a chain of events that change forever her view of the world, and perhaps the course of human history. Accused of treason, she escapes her captivity to lead her tiny, outnumbered Akkadian navy in a furious sea-battle against a pirate armada. Her vindication ultimately comes, not from her extraordinary victory, but from the revelations of the sloop’s rescued crew about new perils from ongoing climate change. And she learns The Admiral had long ago foreseen the role she would play in his vision to rebuild a saner, wiser civilization atop the ruins of the old world.

     Ayisha is a slave on Martinique, who serves the Master of the plantation. She is also known as Charlotte by the Master's sister, a woman who has whimsically taught her to read aloud in French. But there is nothing whimsical about the cruel, backbreaking life that Ayisha endures on the Caribbean island where fate seems to have imprisoned her forever. In 1755 this young and spirited woman rebels against her destiny and escapes with stolen gold. Against bitter odds, she makes her way to France. To avoid capture and prison, she must disguise her identity and her dangerous purpose - to revenge herself on the Master and free her people back on Martinique. As Charlotte de Novi, Italian aristocrat, she uses a hazardous ploy to penetrate the echelons of wealth and power, but before she can exact her vengeance, two noblemen find out her secret. One is her deadly enemy. The other, Guy de Richemont, is in love with her and desperate to save her. Perfectly capturing the essence of 18th century France, La Créole is an inspirational tale about the fight for freedom in a world that defies all change. Praise for Cheryl Sawyer ‘This is historical fiction writing at its very best. Astonishingly vivid.’ – Peter Jones New Zealander Cheryl Sawyer has two master's degrees, with honors in French and English literature, and her career has included teaching, publishing, and writing. She has traveled to all the countries where her novels are set, and currently lives in Sydney, Australia.

    Enchanting and spirited Corisanda St. Aubin has been a prisoner aboard The Beloved Loss since she was born. Cori’s dream of escape has been crushed countless times by her father, the heartless Captain Marin St. Aubin. She’s accustomed to her father’s hatred but nothing can prepare Cori for the malicious quartermaster, Falco de Vries, who schemes to marry her.The Count of Calais and sea trader, Burke Belcourt, has been trapped by a malevolent woman’s demand for marriage. In an attempt to prolong his wedding, Burke agrees to bring the pirate captain of The Beloved Loss to justice for the King of France. He soon discovers that Marin is no easy target… but not until he finds himself locked aboard with the beautiful pirate princess.Cori and Burke are prepared to defeat all their enemies together in order to escape but the only thing they cannot seem to overcome is their unwanted yet undeniable feelings for each other.

    The story is about a gigolo who is heir to the kingdom but doesn't know it. It takes place in a tavern in a university town. The crux of the story involves someone reading a diary. The client is the daughter of a well-known pirate. She employs the gigolo knowing he is the heir to the throne. Her plan is to kidnap him and hold him for ransom and the release of her father who is being held prisoner in the Dungeon of Luxonbulm.

     At the same time, floating on the ocean, surrounding that windy mountain, is a ship captained by a pirate with designs on both Gabriella and the seaside village she calls home. When the two collide, Gabriella must fight to save all that is important to her even if it means disguising herself to face down the evil Captain Eduardo. Written with purpose and heart, The Legend of Abuela Rose is the first in D. Ann Nadeau’s Pirates and Legends series. This first book tells the tale of a young girl, who after great loss, finds her life’s purpose. Young readers will enjoy the humor and adventure as they come to understand the importance of both kindness and service to others. The Spanish Version, La Leyenda de la Abuela Rosa, is now available on Kindle and Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Abuela-R.... About the Author D. Ann Nadeau is the best-selling author of So Many Miracles. Amazon reviewers offered these impressions of her writing talent: “Simply written and straight from the heart.…Her quirky humor throughout the book gave me a further glimpse into her personality and had me laughing at many of her stories.” “I believe there is a gift here in So Many Miracles for everyone. It shines a light on the human journey of darkness and light. We all have lives filled with miracles, we just need to notice them. D.Ann writes with humor and humility. Her first breakout published book will most certainly not be her last.” “Great read! I only wish it hadn't ended so soon.” Begin your adventure with Gabriella today, and you’ll wish this story would never end, as well.

    2015)Children and adults from coast to coast are having their hearts and minds captured by Shamba and Kali - two very different animals whose unlikely friendship can fight the dangers of the world around them. The narrative is a testament to the power of family, kin and passionate perseverance. Despite losing his family, his home, and his best friend, Shamba, an African field mouse, refuses to give up. His courage, determination, and wit help him forge an unlikely friendship with Kali, a baby elephant who also loses her family. Separately, they would surely die. But together, Shamba and Kali brave poachers, out-of-control fires, and savage dogs in one of the wildest places on earth: Africa's Serengeti region. And just when their struggles appear to be over, they find themselves fighting pirates aboard a ship bound for America. Can they survive their toughest battle yet? Or will their incredible journey come to a heartbreaking end? "The lessons and morals of my story directly translate to both the human and animal worlds," explains Behrens. Shamba and Kali's union not only teaches children valuable lessons about embracing even the most unlikely of friendships, but it highlights a wealth of bold issues impacting animals and endangered species. It's all brought to life through stunning illustrations by Kim Johnson." Savanna's Treasure was favorably reviewed in Kirkus Reviews, which called it a "story enriched by an inspiring animal alliance...a good fit for early readers."

    Letters, testimonies, witness accounts and other primary source documents written by the pirates themselves, their victims, and the men who hunted them down.

    He doesn’t want to marry just for wealth, and his father continues to pressure him sending him over the edge, taking a step to far. Alex runs and takes refuge under the black flag. Christina has been a servant most of her life, until her master goes too far one night, and she finds herself on the run from the authorities, Dressed as a man aboard a ship with a clear rule of no woman aboard. Can Alexander keep his identity hidden so the pirates won’t turn him over to his parents for the coin they offer? Can Christina keep the image of her being a man hidden?

    Gage finds himself on the run from the law of the rival kingdom Athium, and his only hope of escape with his crew is through the treacherous Dark Forest; a place where magic is impotent and no one who enters comes out alive-unless Clara "The Guide" Fox braves the forest with you. Tasked with transporting a mysterious item through the forest, Gage manages to acquire Clara's services, and as the group travels through the woods and avoids its many life-threatening dangers, Gage and Clara develop a deep connection-but all is not as it seems. They both carry dark secrets that threaten to jeopardize not only their travels but also their lives.As their journey concludes and Gage delivers the cargo to the Scarlet Queen as promised, betrayal plays upon betrayal and secrets reveal more secrets. Gage and Clara find themselves questioning their loyalties-and their hearts-in a world where both can easily be bought.

    He must prove to Wokey the Shrimp, his first mate in a crew of one, and more importantly to himself, that he has what it takes to be a true pirate captain. This won’t be as easy as a walk off the gangplank with the bloodthirsty crew of the Harsh One and their slaughtering captain hot on Fish-Eye’s wake. Things only get worse when Fish-Eye and Shrimp encounter a castaway tormented with the idea that he is a werewolf.Naught be as it seems on the island of Gealach. Thrilling and humorous, Of Pirates and Werewolves is a legend of true fantasy adventure told in the tones of Justin Somper’s Vampirates and Rick Riordon’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

    Seizing on their good luck, the pair quickly rid themselves of the ship's captain and crew, commandeer the vessel and set sail once again to claim Captain Syd's lost treasure. Fortunately, once local children Tat and Hetty realize the evil McNastys are responsible for The Good Hope's disappearance, they devise a clever trap to easily lure the witless duo to their capture. But when things go awry, Tat and Hetty become the captives instead, and they're suddenly thrown into a perilous race against the ocean's rising tide. Are the friends doomed to a dastardly death at sea? The talented author-and-illustrator team of Lyn Gardner and Ros Asquith continue the hysterical and exuberant fun in this third and final installment of the early chapter book series about ?the nastiest and ghastliest pirates ever to have sailed the seven seas.? The series is perfect for beginning readers who love outrageous, goofy and gross humor in a fast-moving story. With the same level of playful asides, odd characters and, of course, nasty pirates, this last book is sure to satisfy fans of the series. The silly wordplay offers a terrific opportunity to engender a love of the magic of words and language.

    John embraces his new duties with enthusiasm, but his new adventurous life is fraught with unforeseen danger, and it seems everything from nature to the unexplained is out-to-get-him. As John fights to stay alive, he soon realizes being a pirate isn't all about adventure. It's about survival. Inspired by true events.

    in the year 1786 Trevor's wish comes true and he gets to have an adventure in piracy of his own; when he boards a ship called "the Curly Casey" his journey begins, but he soon learns the shocking truth about his identity and history which leads him to the start of the adventure of a lifetime!

    Some pirates took refuge in Madagascar, where they attempted to capture the lucrative cargo carried by vessels on the shipping route of the European East India Companies. At the end of the 18th century, in order to weaken British influence in the Indian Ocean, France hired privateers to attack commercial ships of the British East India Company. This was an alternative to open warfare, and heralded the privateers' era. Denis Piat recounts the history of the pirates and privateers in the Indian Ocean, especially in Mauritius, from the pirates' arrival in the region to the wrecked ships still to be found today in deep water, and provides portraits of the most famous privateers among them.

    This knowledge advanced imperial expansion, which helps to explain why contemporary attitudes towards piracy were ambivalent. This book, an engaging study of vested interests and conflicting ideologies, shows how pirates were portrayed in trial reports, novels, legal documents, sermons, ballads and newspapers. It throws light on contemporary ideals of leadership and masculinity, gives insight into the domestic life of pirates, and offers comparisons with our experience of piracy today.

    She hears a ship’s lonely bell tolling and begins her descent into the misty vapor climbing down the steep, rocky cliff to help the ship’s crew. She loses her footing on the slick rocks falling literally into the whispering fog.Did the story end that night for Belinda when she fell down the cliff, or was it a dream of a young girl? On foggy nights, fishermen out in the sea have heard an old ship’s bell tolling and voices whispering Belinda’s name.

    Worms ate the food and munched on the ships' hulls. Life was hard for the bloodthirsty captain and crew, but if they survived the rancid and maggoty grub, the fighting, the fevers, and the malodorous mates with all body parts intact; if they avoided drowning, capture, and swinging from the gallows, there was adventure to be had and a fortune to be made. Discover the real and revolting stories of these robbers of the seas with this thrilling, no-holds-barred full-color illustrated book.

    She hates her life in Porto Belo – a town that comes alive every year with the arrival of the Spanish Treasure Fleet, then dies once more until the next visit. The thought of marrying, raising children, and spending the rest of her life here terrifies Magdalena and she is determined to escape. Can she sneak aboard a galleon of the treasure fleet to stowaway? Or will a pirate raid prove to be her making or her undoing? Look Sharpe! Valkyrie #3 Henry Sharpe is a recently bereaved and bankrupt English earl who travels to the Caribbean to help his uncle run his sugar plantation. When he arrives, he finds his uncle has given up on that idea to lead a more exciting life as a privateer. With no money and no prospects, Sharpe has little choice but to join him, although he is uncomfortable with the life he is living, especially when he meets the indomitable and infamous Henry Morgan and is forced to sail under his orders. He is more likely to rescue the doomed souls he meets than terrorise them, which leads to repeated conflict with his fellow privateers, especially when he takes the kidnapped Magdalena under his protection.Battling ships and the Spanish fortifications protecting Porto Belo, Sharpe finds his deadliest feuds are those aboard his own ship. Trapped in the middle of the rivalry between his uncle, Captain Richard Tarr, and Captain Edward Hornigold, Sharpe makes more enemies on deck, in particular the formidable yet sly Cheval. He is pushed to his limits as he fights for his own survival and that of the woman he loves, knowing the odds are stacked high against him. This is a limited release to include the short story Where Away, which will not be released independently. If you have already enjoyed a Valkyrie Series book and would like to read Where Away for free, please email valkyrie@lionheartgalleries.co.uk for your free Kindle copy.