For over 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.In this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Alex Whitworth and Dag Pike to Larry and Lin Par...

**A National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist"Extraordinary...Sensitive and perceptive, Mr. Hessler is a superb literary archaeologist, one who handles what he sees with a bit of wonder that he gets to watch the history of this grand city unfold, one day at a time.” —Wall Street JournalFrom the acclaimed author of River Town and Oracle Bones, an intimate excavation of life in one of the world's oldest civilizations at a time of convulsive change...

Discover the untamed paganism of the Vikings and the Germanic tribes prior to the complete Christianization of Europe• Explores the different forms of magic practiced by these tribes, including runic magic, necromancy (death magic), soul-travel, and shape-shifting• Examines their rites of passage and initiation rituals and their most important gods, such as Odin, Loki, and Thor• Looks at barbarian magic in historical accounts, church and assembly records, and mythol...

The definitive case for radically rethinking humanity's relationship with other animals - for the good of us all.'The book that had the most impact on me' JANE GOODALL'Probably the single most influential document in the history of ... animal welfare' GUARDIANIn 1975, Animal Liberation started a global movement when it uncovered the abuse of animals in factory farms and laboratories and showed thes...

The marvellous complexity of the Universe emerges from several deep laws and a handful of fundamental constants that fix its shape, scale, and destiny. There is a deep structure to the world which at the same time is simple, elegant, and beautiful. Where did these laws and these constants come from? And why are the laws so fruitful when written in the language of mathematics? Peter Atkins considers the minimum effort needed to equip the Universe with its laws and its constants. He explores...

Africa keeps its secrets well,and its ancient secrets best of all.Untouched by the stock market crash of 1929, Kenya is the glamorous and exotic retreat for many seeking to escape the privations of the western world.After a group of friends get drawn into a strange shamanic ritual that changes their perception of reality and reveals an ages old secret. A secret which could re-write history, and change the destiny of ...

For courses in general biology.The world’s most successful majors biology text and media program are better than ever!The 11th Edition of the best-selling Campbell BIOLOGY sets students on the path to success in biology through its clear and engaging narrative, superior skills instruction, innovative use of art and photos, and fully integrated media resources to enhance teaching and learning.To engage learners in d...

Peter Dankelson's story is a reminder that circumstances don't define your life; how you react to them does. You will be inspired by how Peter overcomes adversity with a positive attitude and a loving family. You will be motivated to choose courage over fear, embrace what makes you different, and reflect on what's important in your life. Readers will battle with Peter through his thirty-six surgeries, laugh with him as he searches for an ear store, and share in his excitement when he takes...

Deep within the Pentagon, a covert, multi-billion arms-for-influence program was created. The objective was to protect the United States and its allies from terrorist acts by secretly enabling a hand-picked man to emerge as the most powerful leader in the Middle East. But the charismatic Tristan Nazir double-crosses America, twisting the program for his own violent ends to create ISIS. Now America is at great risk.Elite operative Dewey Andreas is sent to Syria to retrieve details a...

Indian agent Selden Myler had once saved Sundance's life. Now he had been railroaded by the infamous Indian Ring into the West's most notorious prison, known as "The Cage." At the request of his old friend General Crook, Sundance set out to repay the debt by arranging Myler's escape. But first, Sundance himself would have to be sentenced to The Cage. No prisoner had ever managed to leave the prison alive, but Sundance aimed to try, at the risk of his own life and the life of the man he'd v...

Transform Your Life with Mindfulness Meditation for AnxietyDiscover how to embrace mindfulness and meditation to free yourself from anxiety. "Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety" is your guide to cultivating awareness, managing emotions, and finding inner peace.Inside, You'll Learn:The Power of Mindfulness: Control destructive feelings and focus on what matters.Stress Management: Redu...

Life is both beautiful and disappointing.Winner of the 2025 Outreach Resource of the Year for Spiritual GrowthIn Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful, Drew Hyun explains how the Christian faith provides a lens through which we can understand the beautiful and disappointing world we live in, while offering the kind of promising hope we long for.Throughout history we have tried to make sense of the world that we inhabit...