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A Man for All Oceans

Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World

By: Stan Grayson

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A Man for All Oceans

Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World

By: Stan Grayson

In June 1898, three years and two months after departing Boston in his aged oyster sloop Spray, Captain Joshua Slocum made land fall in New England and became the first person ever to sail alone around the world. The voyage capped a lifetime of adventure for the indomitable Slocum, who had advanced from seaman to captain during the challenging final years of commercial sail, surviving hurricanes, mutinies, shipwreck, and the death at sea of his beloved first wife, Virginia. Sailing Alone Around the World, Slocum's book about his circumnavigation, is a seafaring classic, unmatched for adventure and literary verve, and has never been out of print since its publication in 1900. Yet despite several biographies over the decades, Slocum the man has remained unknowable to his legions of admirers, the facts of his life and career as elusive as a ship on a fogbound sea. Here is the real story of Slocum's Nova Scotia childhood, his seafaring career, and how he became an American citizen. Grayson gives ample evidence of Slocum's uncanny genius as a navigator while also noting the occasional role that good luck played in his voyages, including his odyssey from Brazil to the United States in the self-designed and built 35-foot Liberdade. And Grayson brings a sailor's perspective to Slocum's solo circumnavigation and mysterious disappearance at sea. A fascinating appendix compares Sailing Alone Around the World with Thoreau's Walden and shows that Slocum's simple lifestyle and self-sufficiency prefigured today's emphases on the environment and living responsibly. Previously unpublished photographs bring Slocum's world to life, and detailed maps trace the adventures of a sailor who knew the world like the back of his hand. This biography reads like an adventure narrative and will serve as the standard work on Joshua Slocum for years to come.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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ISBN 10

1684751349

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9781684751341

Offspring

By: Stan Mason

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Offspring

By: Stan Mason

A new movement has been formed intending to take control of Europe. Jimmy Savage, a newspaper reporter finds himself at the forefront of the assignment, investigating matters far beyond his capability having been recruited, reluctantly, for the mission. He discovers the movement is being operated by the children and grandchildren of World War Two Nazis, supported by funds secured from liquidated Nazi war treasures which have been invested internationally. The plan is to progress the Fourth Reich in Europe after which world domination will be in their sights The offspring of the Nazis rise in a new form to present an even more hideous spectre than in the past. If they succeed, the world will never be the same again!

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252

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Andrews UK Limited

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1783335777

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9781783335770

Children of the Bluefish

By: Stan E. Hughes

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Children of the Bluefish

By: Stan E. Hughes

It is the early 1600s as a cumbersome longboat labors toward the distant shore of a North American bay. As its huddled occupants are pulled toward the first parlay between the Englishmen and the leadership of the Choptank Indians, the men brace against the cold and quietly contemplate an uncertain future. Aboard the Phyllis Redoubtable is Master Edward Wingfield, perpetual bachelor and the first president of the Jamestown settlement, as well as six other men with various talents and goals. After Wingfield finally finds a landing site, he and his men venture ashore where they build a compound and eventually sail across the estuary to meet the local natives. As a relationship develops between the white men and the tribe, their cultures intertwine through young love and brotherhood. When the Englishmen and the natives begin having premonitions of a brutal war, they quickly implement a plan of survival. As the first signs of danger creep over the horizon, the natives and the Englishmen have no idea they are about to learn the value of freedom, love, and hope for their future. Children of the Bluefish shares the exciting tale of a crew of Englishmen and a native people as their worlds collide during the seventeenth century and highlight a perilous existence driven by adventure, ambition, and real challenges to survive.

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335

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Archway Publishing

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ISBN 10

1480828556

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9781480828551

Singlejack Solidarity

By: Stan Weir

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Singlejack Solidarity

By: Stan Weir

Written throughout Stan Weir's decades as a blue-collar worker and labour educator, 'Singlejack Solidarity' offers a rare look at modern life and social relations as seen from the factory, dockside and the shop floor.

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408

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U of Minnesota Press

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ISBN 10

081664294X

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9780816642946

100 Years of Expertise, Insight, and Solutions: A History of the Casualty Actuarial Society

By: K. Stan Khury,Dave Skurnick,Walt Stewart,Walt Wright,Steve Goldberg,Glen Balling

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100 Years of Expertise, Insight, and Solutions: A History of the Casualty Actuarial Society

By: K. Stan Khury,Dave Skurnick,Walt Stewart,Walt Wright,Steve Goldberg,Glen Balling

A fascinating history of the Casualty Actuarial Association, by and for the members, from 1914 to 2014!

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516

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Casualty Actuarial Society

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ISBN 10

0962476250

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9780962476259

The Cherokees and Their Chiefs

In the Wake of Empire

By: Stan Hoig,Stanley W. Hoig

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The Cherokees and Their Chiefs

In the Wake of Empire

By: Stan Hoig,Stanley W. Hoig

A single volume history of the Cherokee that places special emphasis on the tribe's leaders and politics. Their dealings with the English, the experience of the Trail of Tears and the sufferings during Civil War.

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370

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University of Arkansas Press

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1557285276

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9781557285270

Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes

From the Legendary Co-creator of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Iron Man

By: Stan Lee

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Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes

From the Legendary Co-creator of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Iron Man

By: Stan Lee

The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to draw some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait -- these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! These invaluable insights from one of the greatest superhero creators of all time are must-haves for all fans of Lee's legendary superhero comic work.

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Watson-Guptill

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ISBN 10

0823098451

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9780823098453

A Boy in Hiding

By: Stan Rubens

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A Boy in Hiding

By: Stan Rubens

A Boy in Hiding: Surviving the Nazis is a poignant, true-survival story of a young boy who hid for four years underground in Holland during World War II. A Boy in Hiding sheds a light on the difficult road that lay ahead for Anne Frank-had she survived. This book is written from the point of view of an eight-year-old boy growing up too fast during the five years of the war. Now, sixty years later, Rubens gives a voice to the young boy, who-despite the hard times and difficulties he encountered, never lost his positive view on life.

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144

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Lulu.com

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1609620895

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9781609620899

Stan Lee's How to Write Comics

From the Legendary Co-Creator of Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

By: Stan Lee

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Stan Lee's How to Write Comics

From the Legendary Co-Creator of Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

By: Stan Lee

Comics icon Stan Lee, creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, has set about to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advance writers. From the secrets to creating concepts, plots, to writing the script, the man with no peer — Stan Lee—is your guide to the world of writing and creating comics.

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Watson-Guptill

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0823000869

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9780823000869

Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition

By: Stephen Wiacek,DK,Stan Lee,Adam Bray

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Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition

By: Stephen Wiacek,DK,Stan Lee,Adam Bray

Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics’ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK’s best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who’s Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. Marvel Encyclopedia features: - Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters. - Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters - Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans - A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index - Contains new entries for more than 20 characters From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel’s hottest up-and-coming talents. This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again. © 2020 MARVEL

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450

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Penguin

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ISBN 10

1465497811

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9781465497819

Foretalk

The 7 Critical Conversations for Living in the Season of Now

By: Stan Craig

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Foretalk

The 7 Critical Conversations for Living in the Season of Now

By: Stan Craig

Foretalk is about life affirmation, taking control of and directing your future. There are a number of significant events in life that you know will occur. You can simply drift without direction, or you can discuss, prepare and plan for their arrival by taking care of tomorrow today. The goal of ForeTalk is to make you aware of the decisions you need to make now or help someone else make by writing a will, completing a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances, perhaps a Living Will. • Discover 7 ways to start the important conversations regarding end of life planning. • Identify financial strategies to create lifetime income for you and your heirs. • Decide on the right attorney for your family. • Create a well-written will to withstand possible challenges. • Choose the right person as your executor, powers of attorney for finances and health care. • Plan a funeral or memorial service that tells your own story. • Find funeral or memorial expense saving ideas to save thousands of dollars for your family & loved ones.

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Greenleaf Book Group

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0985335661

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9780985335663

High Country

By: Wayne Barton,Stan Williams

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High Country

By: Wayne Barton,Stan Williams

Adam Hunter has more than his share of battles to fight, and demons to dodge. He's searching the Colorado high country for a killer he's never seen but knows only too well. When Hunter saves the life of ranch foreman Edge Pardee and the ranch owner asks him to stay on and help out, he agrees. But the last thing a man needs when he's stalking a killer is to be stuck in the middle of a range war with responsibilities and woman he can't resist . . .

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260

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0671745778

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9780671745776

The Best, Worst and Most Unusual in Sports

By: Stan Fischler,Shirley Fischler

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The Best, Worst and Most Unusual in Sports

By: Stan Fischler,Shirley Fischler

A collection of memorable facts, events, and people connected with tennis, golf, baseball, horse racing, and other major sports.

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262

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0690014570

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9780690014570

Bruce and Stan Books

Stories We Heard about Hope

By: Bruce Bickel,Stan Jantz

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Stories We Heard about Hope

By: Bruce Bickel,Stan Jantz

Scripture memory schedule wih a Bible verse for each week of the year

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126

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Thomas Nelson

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0849957370

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9780849957376

A Man for All Oceans: Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World

By: Stan Grayson

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A Man for All Oceans: Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World

By: Stan Grayson

The product of years of research, A Man for All Oceans is the most comprehensive biography of Slocum ever published, and the first written by a small-boat sailor. Author/historian Grayson uncovered previously unknown original source materials to shed new light on one of history’s greatest sailors while answering questions that have been asked ever since the publication of Sailing Alone. In June 1898, three years and two months after departing Boston in his aged oyster sloop Spray, Captain Joshua Slocum made land fall in New England and became the first person ever to sail alone around the world. The voyage capped a lifetime of adventure for the indomitable Slocum, who had advanced from seaman to captain during the challenging final years of commercial sail, surviving hurricanes, mutinies, shipwreck, and the death at sea of his beloved first wife, Virginia. Sailing Alone Around the World, Slocum’s book about his circumnavigation, is a seafaring classic, unmatched for adventure and literary verve, and has never been out of print since its publication in 1900. Yet despite several biographies over the decades, Slocum the man has remained unknowable to his legions of admirers, the facts of his life and career as elusive as a ship on a fogbound sea. Here is the real story of Slocum’s Nova Scotia childhood, his seafaring career, and how he became an American citizen. Grayson gives ample evidence of Slocum’s uncanny genius as a navigator while also noting the occasional role that good luck played in his voyages, including his odyssey from Brazil to the United States in the self-designed and built 35-foot Liberdade. And Grayson brings a sailor’s perspective to Slocum’s solo circumnavigation and mysterious disappearance at sea. A fascinating appendix compares Sailing Alone Around the World with Thoreau’s Walden and shows that Slocum’s simple lifestyle and self-sufficiency prefigured today’s emphases on the environment and living responsibly. Previously unpublished photographs bring Slocum’s world to life, and detailed maps trace the adventures of a sailor who knew the world like the back of his hand. This biography reads like an adventure narrative and will serve as the standard work on Joshua Slocum for years to come.

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Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing

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0884485501

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9780884485506

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Stan Lee's How to Write Comics

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Foretalk

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The Best, Worst and Most Unusual in Sports

The Best, Worst and Most Unusual in Sports

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A Man for All Oceans: Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World

A Man for All Oceans: Captain Joshua Slocum and the First Solo Voyage Around the World

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