The Complete Idiots Guide To Pirates

Author : Gail Selinger
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592573769
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates written by Gail Selinger and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirate lore has captured our fancy for centuries. From Treasure Islandto the bestselling novels of Patrick O'Brien and his pirate hunts, to the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean, the appetite for pirates and their colourful history continues to grow. Hundreds of societies in U.S. ports re-enact famous pirate battles, web sites sell all manner of pirate paraphernalia and antiques, and chat rooms draw enthusiasts both young and not so young. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Piratesis the first and only series book that gives readers a comprehensive, authoritative, yet entertaining history of those swashbuckling brigands on the high seas. Complete with illustrations of ships, weapons, and booty, it offers contemporary portraits of such infamous men and women as Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach, Captain Anne Bonny, Captain William Kidd, and Jean LaFitte.

Author : Gail Selinger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781440695070
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates written by Gail Selinger and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains fascinating facts about the world's most infamous pirates. Turns vague pirate lore into real pirate history.

Author : Gail Selinger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781437969412
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates written by Gail Selinger and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces you to the most notorious pirates and their high-seas travails. You will thrill to: An intriguing look at the roles pirates play in pop culture and throughout history; Detailed accounts of pirate ships, weapons, and battles; The truth behind the myths of treasure and adventures; Facts about the daily life of pirates, on and off the ship; A look at the modern-day pirates who raid oil tankers, cargo ships, and even cruise ships. Learn more about: the brotherhood of the pirates; The exploits of the most notorious lady pirates; Famous battles and ships; The pirates of the Mediterranean; Cities and islands that were pirate havens; Piracy in and around the British Isles; The history of the buccaneers; Who¿s who in a pirate crew; and Blackbeard¿s last betrayal. Illus.

Author : Denise Little
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780756405595
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Swordplay written by Denise Little and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From from the sword of Damocles to the legendary Excalibur, these 17 all-new spellbinding tales get straight to the point. These weapons each come sheathed in their own fascinating story that cuts right to the heart of fantasy adventure. Authors include Jean Rabe, Annie Rees, and Laura Resnick. Original.

Author : Christopher Carlisle, M.Div
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440626049
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design written by Christopher Carlisle, M.Div and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-12-05 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An objective overview of the biggest controversy in American education. Intelligent Design is one of the hottest issues facing parents and educators to day, but it can be hard to separate the facts from the heated rhetoric. This expert and objective guide gets to the bottom of the questions: What is Intelligent Design? Should it replace or complement traditional science? What's all the fuss about? * Explains the terms, the controversy, and the involvement of the American courts * Indispensable guide for concerned educators and parents * Written by an expert in the field

Author : Denise Little
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 1101157577
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magic Toybox written by Denise Little and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 13 all-new tales about the magic of childhood. In this exciting short story collection, toys come to life through the love and belief of the children who play with them. Thirteen authors take up the challenge of filling readers' fantastical toyboxes with intriguing playthings. A tiny Mr. Magoo yearns to escape the Old Things Roadshow and get home to the woman he'd been stolen from. A child slave in Rome dreams of owning a wooden gladiator. Could an act of magic fulfill his dream? Can a ghost who's found refuge in a what-not doll solve a case of unrequited love?

Author : Nathan Barber
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101558563
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to European History, 2nd Edition written by Nathan Barber and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students

Author : George W. Beahm
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781571745415
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caribbean Pirates written by George W. Beahm and published by Hampton Roads Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pirates--the word that once struck fear in the hearts of sailors has now struck gold for Disney through its Pirates of the Caribbean theme park ride and movie franchise. Pop culture chronicler Beahm, in association with "Pirates Magazine," traces the rise of the pirate craze and separates pirate fact from fiction. Illustrations.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592576777
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Forensics written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conduct an investigation into the world of forensic science. Understand why the law determines which evidence may or may not be used; discover just how accurate--or inaccurate-- lie detectors are; take a tour of a police crime lab; learn how insects and plants affect a cause-of-death analysis; note the similarities and differences in analyzing fibers and hairs, drugs, soil, glass, and firearms; examine the history behind fingerprinting; remember that an investigator's ultimate weapon is information.

Author : Gail Selinger
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493029304
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pirates of New England written by Gail Selinger and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of swashbuckling adventure, murder, treachery, and mayhem! One would be mistaken to think of pirates as roaming only the Caribbean. Pirates as famous as William Kidd and Henry Every have at various times plundered, pillaged, and murdered their way up and down the New England seaboard, striking fear among local merchants and incurring the wrath of colonial authorities. Piracy historian Gail Selinger brings these tales of mayhem and villainy to life while also exploring why New England became such a breeding ground for high seas crime and how the view of piracy changed over time, from winking toleration to brutal crackdown. Included in this volume are: Ned Low’s sadistic—at times cannibalistic—reign of terror on the high seas and his mysterious disappearance. John Quelch’s defiant and unapologetic proclamations before being hanged in front of Boston’s crowds. Henry Every’s daring attack on the Grand Mogul’s fleet, widely considered the largest maritime heist in history. Pirates of New England opens up new chapters in the history of piracy, ones that you’ll come back to again and again—Welcome aboard!