On The Ocean

Author : Sir Barry Cunliffe
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191075345
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On the Ocean written by Sir Barry Cunliffe and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For humans the sea is, and always has been, an alien environment. Ever moving and ever changing in mood, it is a place without time, in contrast to the land which is fixed and scarred by human activity giving it a visible history. While the land is familiar, even reassuring, the sea is unknown and threatening. By taking to the sea humans put themselves at its mercy. It has often been perceived to be an alien power teasing and cajoling. The sea may give but it takes. Why, then, did humans become seafarers? Part of the answer is that we are conditioned by our genetics to be acquisitive animals: we like to acquire rare materials and we are eager for esoteric knowledge, and society rewards us well for both. Looking out to sea most will be curious as to what is out there - a mysterious island perhaps but what lies beyond? Our innate inquisitiveness drives us to explore. Barry Cunliffe looks at the development of seafaring on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, two contrasting seas — the Mediterranean without a significant tide, enclosed and soon to become familiar, the Atlantic with its frightening tidal ranges, an ocean without end. We begin with the Middle Palaeolithic hunter gatherers in the eastern Mediterranean building simple vessels to make their remarkable crossing to Crete and we end in the early years of the sixteenth century with sailors from Spain, Portugal and England establishing the limits of the ocean from Labrador to Patagonia. The message is that the contest between humans and the sea has been a driving force, perhaps the driving force, in human history.

Author : Frank Visser
Publisher : Uitgeverij Luster
ISBN 13 : 9789460581236
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book At the Ocean written by Frank Visser and published by Uitgeverij Luster. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning photographic collection of homes and holiday retreats to be found by the sea.

Author : Marianne Berkes
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1584694564
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Over in the Ocean written by Marianne Berkes and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning becomes fun with this book about the animals of the ocean! In Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef, amazing artwork will inspire kids in classrooms and at home to appreciate the beauty and biology of coral reefs and world around us! Brilliant artwork is the star of this oceanic counting book, based on the classic children's song "Over in the Meadow". Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among pufferfish that "puff," gruntfish that "grunt" and seahorses that "flutter," and begin to appreciate the animals in the ocean. And the clay art will inspire many a project. Parents, teachers, giftgivers, and many others will find: captivating illustrations of sculptures fashioned from polymer clay. backmatter that includes further information about the coral reef and the animals of the ocean. music and song lyrics to "Over in the Ocean" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow"! a book for young readers learning to count!

Author : Tina Cho
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1984814869
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ocean Calls written by Tina Cho and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world. Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts. Tina Cho's The Ocean Calls, with luminous illustrations by muralist Jess X. Snow, is a classic in the making.

Author : Patrick Ness
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062860747
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book And The Ocean Was Our Sky written by Patrick Ness and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Monster Calls comes a richly illustrated and lyrical tale, one that asks harrowing questions about power, loyalty, obsession, and the monsters we make of others. With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself... As their relentless Captain leads the chase, they embark on a final, vengeful hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of both whales and men. With the lush, atmospheric art of Rovina Cai woven in throughout, this remarkable work by Patrick Ness turns the familiar tale of Moby Dick upside down and tells a story all its own with epic triumph and devastating fate.

Author : Jennifer Ward
Publisher : Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780439220354
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Somewhere in the Ocean written by Jennifer Ward and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A counting book in rhyme presents various marine animals and their children, from a mother manatee and her little calf one to a mother octopus and her little babies ten. Complete with a glossary, musical score, and numbers hidden in the illustrations.

Author : Kevin Sherry
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101641762
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean! written by Kevin Sherry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he?s way bigger than most of them! Of course, there are bigger things lurking around . . . but maybe this giant squid with a giant touch of hubris doesn?t really care? First-time author-illustrator Kevin Sherry is sure to garner fans of all sizes for his perfect-for-preschool read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful collage art, and a lovable squid whose spirit just cannot be crushed.

Author : Hyewon Yum
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1647003121
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grandpa Across the Ocean written by Hyewon Yum and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though separated by language, age, and an ocean, a child and grandparent find common ground in this warm, witty picture book Grandpa lives on the other side of the ocean. He takes naps all the time. He eats different foods. He speaks an unfamiliar language. His house is the most boring place on Earth! Or is it? A little time together just might reveal that Grandpa is also a great singer, an energetic sandcastle builder, and a troublemaker . . . just like his grandson! With her signature warmth and humor, award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum shares the challenges and joys of having a relative who lives far away—proving that even from across the ocean, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is a very special one.

Author : Debra Frasier
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780152163549
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Out of the Ocean written by Debra Frasier and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl and her mother walk along the beach and marvel at the treasures cast up by the sea and the wonders of the world around them.

Author : Chris Dixon
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9781452158662
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ocean written by Chris Dixon and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ocean: A Handbookis a treasure trove of information and inspiration for anyone with an abiding love for the ocean. This beautiful book features short-subject deep dives ontopicslike science, sailing, kayaking, surfing, diving, survival, and much more. From experienced seafarers to ocean novices, for those about to ride their first wave, stand-up paddle on a dive, find a simple "one pan" galley recipe, or identify a bird that landed on the bow,The Oceanis rich with how-to advice and instruction. * Features expert consultation and entertaining asides about the sea * Filled with more than 200 informative and evocative illustrations * A compilation of miscellany and delight for the ocean lover InThe Ocean, a sense of respect and wonder for the ocean come together under a foil-stamped and textured cover. This handsomely packaged volume is the go-to guide for anyone captivated by the wonder, power, and mystery of the sea. * An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities involving the sea * The ultimate gift book for sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere * Perfect for people who live in coastal areas, those who love the ocean, sailing, and ships, and anyone captivated by the power and mystery of the sea * Add it to the shelf with books likeSAS Survival Handbook by John Wiseman,Dangerous Book for Boysby Conn Iggulden, andCabin Pornby Beaver Brook.