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Author
Series
Montague siblings volume 2
Language
English
Description
A year after a whirlwind grand tour with her brother Monty, Felicity Montague has returned to England with two goals in mind: avoid the marriage proposal of a lovestruck suitor from Edinburgh and enroll in medical school. But the administrators see men as the sole guardians of science. When a doctor she idolizes marries a friend of hers in Germany, Felicity believes he could change her future. A mysterious young woman will pay Felicity's way, if Felicity...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wanted to be a pirate? To sail the high seas in search of adventure--and maybe some buried treasure? ... Captain Parrot is here to tell you about the life of a real swashbuckler from the Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1730). From danger to the doldrums, [this book] has all the need-to-know facts. And don't worry about walking the plank--strap in for fun and join Captain Parrot's pirate crew!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How did a single manhunt spark the modern era of multinational capitalism? Henry Avery was the seventeenth century's most notorious pirate. The press published wildly popular--and wildly inaccurate--reports of his nefarious adventures. The British government offered enormous bounties for his capture, alive or (preferably) dead. But Steven Johnson argues that Avery's most lasting legacy was his inadvertent triggering of a new model for the global...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Science is a force for good in the world--at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the better of scientists, they twist a noble pursuit into something sinister. Under this spell, knowledge isn't everything, it's the only thing--no matter the cost. Bestselling author Sam Kean tells the true story of what happens when unfettered ambition pushes otherwise rational men and women to cross the line in the name of science, trampling ethical...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of piracy from ancient times to the present day. Topics include piracy in antiquity and the Middle Ages, the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, female pirates, the pirate code of conduct and pirate slang, strongholds and hideouts, ships, weaponry, and sea battles, pirates in literature and film, and modern maritime piracy.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In the early 1800s, just as piracy was on the decline in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, it was exploding in Asia as Europeans, Arabs, Persians, Filipinos, and many others vied for access to the Chinese markets. See how Cheng I and Cheng I Sao organized a vast and well-organized system of piracy, unlike the piratical chaos of the Caribbean.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
If it is possible to make an individual ship fairly safe from pirate attack, why is it so difficult to eradicate the worldwide practice of piracy? Governments in the Americas and Asia have tried to eliminate entire pirate-friendly coastal settlements, but their efforts have never been truly successful. Explore the complex motivations that still attract individuals to "turn pirate."
Author
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Other than scale, what is the difference between a pirate and the vast armies of an emperor? Were the men who famously traversed the Atlantic actually heroic explorers, or were they pirates? In The Real History of Pirates, you'll look at world history from a new point of view, realizing much of what you've learned before should be viewed through a more accurate, post-imperialistic filter.
12) The History of Spain: Land on a Crossroad: Episode 17,The Spanish Main: Trade Convoys and Piracy
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Spain's empire in the New World spawned a vast commercial revolution. Learn about Spanish silver mining in South America, and agricultural riches from giant haciendas producing sugar and tobacco. Follow the transport of Spanish goods in armed convoys, and the resulting golden age of piracy, as both pirates and government-sanctioned privateers preyed on treasure-laden ships.
13) How Music Got Free: The End of an Industry, the Turn of the Century, and the Patient Zero of Piracy
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Soon to be a Paramount+ documentary series, narrated by Method Man and produced by Marshall Mathers, LeBron James, and more
One of Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Books of All Time
Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, and the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year
A New York Times Editors’ Choice
ONE...
One of Billboard’s 100 Greatest Music Books of All Time
Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, and the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year
A New York Times Editors’ Choice
ONE...
14) Goodbye girl
Author
Series
Jack Swyteck novels volume 18
Language
English
Description
"Piracy costs the movie and music industry billions. No one has been able to stop it. But that won't stop Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck. His latest client, Imani Nichols, is a Grammy-winning popstar whose career has skyrocketed. Despite her success, she's the most underpaid superstar on the planet because of an onerous record contract she signed as a teenager with her now ex-husband Shaky Nichols, who has made himself rich off her royalties....
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of fact-filled profiles, poetry, and illustrations of women pirates who made their mark on the high seas. Each profile includes an original poem presented against a backdrop of full-color art by illustrator Sara Woolley Gomez. The profile is followed by information about the real life and times of these daring women"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates. Anne Bonny had it all--her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation--but a new enemy has her on the run and it'll take all of Anne's courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne...
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard was active in that area in the 1700s. Could this be the first clue to finding his long-lost treasure? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices and clues to follow, which path will YOU choose to dig up the riches left behind by the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Millions of teenagers and adults download music from the Internet using a technology called peer-to-peer file sharing. With a few mouse clicks or taps on the screen, people can listen to their favorite songs without buying the album or tracks, and they can share them with their friends. Movies, games, and software can be shared as well. But most of this material is copyrighted, and downloading deprives the artists that created it. Find out what is...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
After centuries of Western domination, the waterways of the Middle East are now being contested in unprecedented ways. Pirates are roaming sea lanes. Local powers are threatening chokepoints. And the people are rising up to bring their authoritarian rulers down. With no simple solutions for maintaining control of oil flows, the West is facing a crucial decision. Already weakened by extended military interventions, faltering economies, and strained...
20) Black flag
Author
Series
Jake Keller thriller volume 3
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"After years of relative calm, piracy has returned to the high sea. But the days of AK-47s and outboard engines are over. The new pirates hit like a SEAL team. Highly trained and using cutting-edge technology, they make sure their victims are never heard from again. Ships and crews are vanishing at a staggering rate. As the threat to international shipping grows, United States authorities become determined to find the source of this new danger. CIA...
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