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Sailing for Glory: The Story of Captain Angus Walters and the Bluenose
by Teri-Lynn Janveau Allister ThompsonThis book tells the story of the unique bond between Captain Walters and his schooner the Bluenose. The ship is a Canadian icon and an icon of nautical competition, unbeaten between 1921 and 1939 in the races for the International Fishermans Cup. Its success galvanized a young nations national pride, and the ship remains an important symbol in Nova Scotia today. Walters skill and devotion to his ship helped the Bluenose hold off all challengers, even at the end of its illustrious career. Sailing for Glory also brings to life the danger and adventure of the life of a North Atlantic fisherman in the days of sail.
Sailing in Circles, Goin' Somewhere: Not Your Typical Boat Story
by Finley MartinNot all dreams have happy endings. Sailing in Circles, Goin’ Somewhere is the funny, bittersweet memoir of a Prince Edward Island man who, over seven years, builds a classic 1930s wooden sailboat and, in 2004, attempts to circumnavigate eastern North America. The author leaves a small fishing port on the Island and tracks along the rugged coast, up the St. Lawrence River, and through the Great Lakes. Alone, he encounters heavy fog, near-collisions with freighters, mechanical breakdowns, enormous seas, several brushes with disaster, and even a hostile reception at one French-speaking port. He meets odd and curious people. It all comes to an inglorious and mundane end when the author and his boat, the Arja D., are stuck in, of all places, Peoria, Illinois. Was it worth it? Maybe.Written by Finley Martin, a respected Island fiction writer, this finely crafted and humorous book will appeal to adventurers, sailors, and lovers of a good yarn.
Sailing the Pacific: A Voyage Across the Longest Stretch of Water on Earth, and a Journey into Its Past
by Miles HordernSolo sailors are widely known to be a breed apart, and here's an unforgettable book that shows just how wide a berth they give themselves from the crowds. Several years ago, Miles Hordern, a schoolteacher by training---though he had run away to sea a few times before---set sail on a twenty-eight-foot boat from New Zealand to South America, the largest uninterrupted stretch of water on earth, and into the dominion of icebergs, cyclones, and swells of monumental proportions. The trip would take him through the fjords of Patagonia, one of the last uncharted areas in the world, then north on the Peru Current before he began his homeward voyage.Sailing the Pacific recounts that trip in prose so vivid you can almost feel the spray sting your face and the deck heave beneath your feet. Here is prose so hawser-taut that it takes you back to Conrad, Melville, and Poe, indeed all those writers whose works about the bounding main have launched countless imaginations. Hordern pauses to consider those who have gone before him, recounting the stories that have given life to this lonely and magisterial part of the world. Writers, adventurers, fictional characters, cartographers, doomed voyages from history's pages—from the Whaleship S.S. Essex to the HMS Bounty: the South Pacific drew them all, and in their way they left mark on its vast surface.Part sailing yarn, part adventure story, part homage to an unending but beckoning horizon, Sailing the Pacific will appeal to the sailor in each one of us, whatever the way we choose to answer the ocean's call.
Saka (Football Stories #7)
by Simon MugfordIn Football Stories: Saka, young readers can discover the complete journey of Bukayo Saka from a little kid with big dreams to one of the giants of football. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love Saka's story, especially when they learn that once he was just a football-loving kid just like them.
Salah (Football Stories #9)
by Simon MugfordIn Football Stories: Salah, young readers will find out how Egyptian superstar Mo Salah went from being a small kid with big dreams to one of the giants of international football! With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love the story of Salah's journey, especially when they learn that once he was just a football-loving kid just like them.
Salmon Summer
by Bruce McmillanA photo essay describing a young Native Alaska boy fishing for salmon on Kodiak Island as his ancestors have done for generations.
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate
by Mark KurlanskyMost of what we do on land ends up impacting the ocean, but never is that clearer than when we look at salmon. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature, from overfishing to dams, from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollution to the ravages of climate change, can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, through Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Japan and Siberia, Mark Kurlansky traces the history of the world through his fish-eye lens, laying bare our misdirected attempts to manipulate salmon for our own benefit. Attempts that have had a devastating impact on both fish and earth. Now, the only way to save salmon is to save the planet, and the only way to save the planet may be to save the salmon.
Salmonfly
by Skip MorrisThe complete guide to fly fishing one of North America's most legendary insect hatches--the Salmonfly.
Salt & Silver: Travel, Surf, Cook
by Johannes RiffelmacherTwo surfers look for Latin America’s best waves—and best food: “Part travelogue, part cookbook, and all outstanding . . . an epic trip that’s well worth taking.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)This book traces the journey of surfers Johannes Riffelmacher and Thomas Kosikowski as they make their way through Central and South America—reporting on the best surfing locations, chronicling the stories of local surfers and restaurant owners, and compiling recipes representative of each area. The narrative begins in Cuba with beautiful images of the city and the beaches, as well as stories related to the Cuban surfing community and a discussion of popular Cuban dishes. Next is a tour of Mexico—first with street tacos, a trip through Mexican markets, and a day spent in the urban graffiti scene of Guadalajara; then with Tostadas de Pulpo (Octopus Crackers), Shrimp and Portobello Burgers, and a glimpse into life in the remote surfing town of San Pancho. The Mexican leg of the journey draws to a conclusion with seven-meter-waves, BBQ, and Tajine in Rio Nexpa, as well as “a perfect righthander barreling of a point” in scenic La Ticla. Then the two men make their way through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and finally Chile, exploring the beaches as well as the kitchens of each location. Interspersed throughout are more than ninety regional recipes, over 250 stunning photographs, and a wide array of tips and stories ranging from social commentary to pointers on how to rent a “Hamaquera” in La Ticla for three dollars a night.“The recipes . . . are real-deal, the photography is breathtaking, and the tales of full immersion are inspiring.” —Nick McGregor, Eastern Surf Magazine
Salt In His Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit Of A Dream
by Kadir Nelson Deloris Jordan Roslyn M. JordanMichael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion -- patience, determination, and hard work. Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the Jordan family could tell. It's a tale about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true. Image descriptions present.
Salt Water's Greatest Gamefish
by Tom BoydA guide to essential tackle, techniques, and strategy for the world's top saltwater species, on both conventional tackle and fly. Includes information on how and where to catch all the fastest, toughest, and biggest saltwater gamefish, including striped bass, bonefish, tarpon, tuna, mako sharks, and more.
Salt, Sweat, Tears
by Adam RackleyThe true-life adventure of two men who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and the history of those who came beforeMore people have climbed Mount Everest than have rowed across the Atlantic. For more than seventy days, Adam Rackley and his rowing partner ate, slept and rowed in a boat seven meters long by two meters wide, in one of the world's most extreme environments. This is his story of adventure, endurance, and self-discovery.They were following in the wake of pioneers. In 1896 George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen, a pair of Norwegian fisherman, crossed the 2,500 miles in a wooden fishing dory--and their record stood for 114 years. John Fairfax, a smuggler, a gambler, and a shark hunter, was the first to complete the feat singlehandedly in 1969. Others have followed; some have not survived the attempt. This is their story, too.
Salto De Fe
by Ed Robinson Paula De MonteMuchos sueñan con vender todo lo que tienen, renunciar al trabajo y huir al Paraíso. Esta es la historia de una pareja que hizo ese sueño realidad. El autor comparte lo que se siente al experimentar la máxima libertad, y describe los pasos que tuvieron que dar para llegar hasta allí. La historia incluye relatos de sus viajes, comentarios sociales acerca del estado de la sociedad estadounidense de nuestros días, y un simple plan financiero que podrá beneficiar a cualquier persona, independientemente de sus metas para el futuro. A lo largo de la narración, se invita al lector a conocer los delfines y los manatís, los pelícanos y las águilas pescadoras, el cielo azul, el agua azul y las playas de arena blanca. La música tropical también aparece en escena. Lea acerca de cómo la música los inspiró a llevar a cabo su plan. Siga la historia a medida que se transforman de esclavos laborales rutinarios a vagabundos de botes y playas libres de preocupaciones. Este libro lo hará volver a pensar en su modo de ver la vida y el dinero.
Salto De Fé - Largue Seu Emprego E Vá Morar Num Barco
by Ed Robinson Makoto YamamotoHá muitos de nós que sonham em vender todas nossas coisas, deixar o emprego e fugir para o Paraíso. Esta é uma história de um casal que fez esse sonho virar realidade. O autor compartilha o que sentiu ao experimentar sua liberdade final, e descreve os passos que tomou para chegar lá. A história inclui contos de suas viagens, comentários sobre o estado da sociedade americana de hoje e um plano financeiro simples que beneficiará qualquer pessoa, independentemente de seus objetivos futuros. Ao longo da narrativa, o leitor é presenteado com golfinhos e peixes-boi, pelicanos e águias-pescadoras, céu azul, água cristalina e praias de areia branca. A música tropical desempenha um papel importante também. Saiba como a música os inspirou a executar este plano. Acompanhe como eles transformam um cotidiano de trabalho entediante em uma rotina de vagabundos despreocupados a bordo de um barco. Este livro fará você repensar a forma como encara a vida e o dinheiro.
Saltwater Buddha
by Jaimal YogisFed up with teenage life in the suburbs, Jaimal Yogis ran off to Hawaii with little more than a copy of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha and enough cash for a surfboard. His journey is a coming-of-age saga that takes him from communes to monasteries, from the warm Pacific to the icy New York shore. Equal parts spiritual memoir and surfer's tale, this is a chronicle of finding meditative focus in the barrel of a wave and eternal truth in the great salty blue.
Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea
by Jaimal YogisFed up with his suburban teenage life, at age sixteen, Jaimal Yogis ran off to Hawaii with little more than a copy of Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha and enough cash for a surfboard.
Salute
by C. W. AndersonFrom the Book jacket: "If I only knew someone who would give him a good home." The owner of a fine horse, just crippled on the track, made the remark and Peter overheard him. Peter was ten and his father had taken him to his first race at Saratoga. He had always loved horses-Mohawk's owner could tell that from the way he acted. Could he take the horse? His father said he could, so a few days later Mohawk came home. Happy, busy days followed for both Peter and Mohawk, for no horse ever received more tender care. He grew strong and lively too. And when another year came around, he ran again and won $500. Perhaps you can guess what Peter did with his money. ... He bought a yearling, and, most exciting of all, Salute was a grandson of the great Man o' War. The artist's beautiful lithographs were all drawn directly on the zinc plates, a technique which gives them a rich depth in tone and quality. C. W. ANDERSON "Young horse lovers are extremely fond of C. W. Anderson's books. They have handsome horse portraits, and they tell in simple, straightforward fashion of the experience of children with horses." -New York Herald Tribune C. W. Anderson grew up in Wahoo, Nebraska, and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. His first book, Billy and Blaze, was published by Macmillan in 1936. Since then more than half a million Billy and Blaze Books have been sold, and Mr. Anderson has come to be recognized as America's foremost author- illustrator of horse stories. He has written such favorites for young readers as A Filly for Joan and High Courage, as well as books for horse enthusiasts of all ages such as Heads Up, Heels Down, C. W. Anderson's Complete Book of Horses and Horsemanship, and Twenty Gallant Horses. Horses still dominate Mr. Anderson's life as an artist and sportsman. He has a country home in Mason, New Hampshire, where he rides, and a studio in Boston.
Salvage - A Personal Odyssey
by Ian Tew'No cure, no pay'- those are the terms under which a salvor operates, and in doing so he takes on an onerous responsibility. If he is defeated by the elements he is not paid. He receives nothing, however much money, effort, sweat and tears he has put in. Salvage is not a business for the faint-hearted.Ian Tew joined Selco Salvage of Singapore in 1974, and spent over a decade on the front line. Already an experienced master mariner, he learnt the salvage trade in the busy waters of the Far East before rising to command some of the world's largest supertugs, eventually becoming a roving salvage master. In his odyssey he roamed the world, from the coast of Cornwall to the Southern Ocean, from the Gulf of Suez to the dangerous reefs of the South China Sea.This is a vivid account of those ten tough years - successes, failures, tows and rescues - a barge adrift in a hurricane in the English Channel - a freighter aground on a reef hundreds of miles from land with a tropical storm approaching - a trawler battered by the surf on a coral reef, its bottom ripped out - a tanker hit by a missile in the Gulf during the 'Tanker War' of the 1980s.The tugs themselves play a big part in the story, as do the crews and captains the author worked with. This gripping account of drama at sea is a tribute to the seamanship, courage and resourcefulness of the salvor, and an insight into the technical, commercial and human issues behind the headlines.
Salvajes y sentimentales: Letras de fútbol
by Javier Marías«En ningún otro libro de fútbol se encontrarían análisis tan inteligentes y conmovedores.»Stuttgarter Zeitung La supuesta incompatibilidad entre las letras y el fútbol ya fue desmentida por algunos clásicos modernos: tanto Nabokov como Camus ocuparon puesto de portero en sus respectivas juventudes, y el segundo dijo que cuanto de importante sabía acerca de la moral humana lo había aprendido en el fútbol. A ellos se une el novelista Javier Marías (que fue extremo izquierdo en la infancia) con esta colección de piezas futbolísticas en las que tampoco la moral está ausente. Escribir de este deporte es para él «un descanso». Para Marías el fútbol es la «recuperación semanal de la infancia»; y también es temor y temblor, dramaticidad y zozobra , una mezcla de sentimentalidad y salvajismo, una escuela de comportamiento y nostalgia, y la escenificación de la épica al alcance de todo el mundo. En este libro, que incorpora treinta nuevos textos, se habla de jugadores y aficionados, entrenadores y presidentes, derrotas y triunfos, de emoción y vergüenza; también del carácter casi cinematográfico de este deporte, de la cuidadosa memoria y el rápido olvido, del patriotismo, la celebración de los goles, los himnos, los andares y gestos llenos de significado. Y vemos el fútbol como lo que seguramente es, en el fondo, para millones de aficionados: un interminable desfile de héroes, villanos, figurantes y gestas, un espectáculo que quizá merece la pena tomarse en serio. La crítica ha dicho...«Marías es aquí conciso, rápido, tan beligerante como ingenioso, autobiográfico sin reservas, y rastrea su tema con pasión y coraje.»Neue Zürcher Zeitung «Como viejo aficionado al fútbol, incluso cuando no estaba de moda entre la intelligentsia, yo le agradezco a Javier Marías este libro que ha reavivado mis recuerdos.»Miguel García-Posada, El País «Las ponderadas e ingeniosas "letras de fútbol" de Marías son puro placer tanto para los aficionados al fútbol como para los interesados en la literatura.»Die Weltwoche «Las breves piezas futbolísticas de Javier Marías resultan poéticas y rebosan de pasión contenida.»Freitag «Pura y dulce nostalgia.»Die Zeit
Sam Kerr Kicking Goals Collection (Sam Kerr: Kicking Goals #7)
by Sam KerrSam Kerr hasn&’t always been a soccer legend. She was an Aussie Rules tragic through and through. But when excluded from her team for being a girl, she has to change direction. Her best friends Dylan and Indi reckon she should flip from AFL to soccer but with the pressure of learning the new rules, and the school bully Chelsa on her case, Sam has to learn fast! The Kicking Goals bumper collection includes the first four exciting stories in this awesome series. It follows Sam&’s journey from soccer newbie to playing in the finals! Inside you&’ll find The Flip Out, A New Knight, Sports Day and Finals Fever.
Sam Patch, the Famous Jumper
by Paul E. JohnsonThe true history of a legendary American folk heroIn the 1820s, a fellow named Sam Patch grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, working there (when he wasn't drinking) as a mill hand for one of America's new textile companies. Sam made a name for himself one day by jumping seventy feet into the tumultuous waters below Pawtucket Falls. When in 1827 he repeated the stunt in Paterson, New Jersey, another mill town, an even larger audience gathered to cheer on the daredevil they would call the "Jersey Jumper." Inevitably, he went to Niagara Falls, where in 1829 he jumped not once but twice in front of thousands who had paid for a good view.The distinguished social historian Paul E. Johnson gives this deceptively simple story all its deserved richness, revealing in its characters and social settings a virtual microcosm of Jacksonian America. He also relates the real jumper to the mythic Sam Patch who turned up as a daring moral hero in the works of Hawthorne and Melville, in London plays and pantomimes, and in the spotlight with Davy Crockett—a Sam Patch who became the namesake of Andrew Jackson's favorite horse.In his shrewd and powerful analysis, Johnson casts new light on aspects of American society that we may have overlooked or underestimated. This is innovative American history at its best.
Sam Quek: Hope and a Hockey Stick
by Sam QuekSam Quek is mainly known for her starring role in the 2016 Olympic gold medal winning hockey team. This was the first time a British ladies team had won gold, but what is much less known is that Sams rise to the top of her spot was far from easy.Sam missed out on being part of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics but competed for England at the 2013 EuroHockey tournament and 2014 Commonwealth Games, which she won silver medals. She won the gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics after the GB hockey team beat the Netherlands on penalties.How Sam overcame the bitter disappointment of being overlooked for the two previous Olympics and ensured that she wouldnt miss out again are revealed here for the first time. She also tells of her tough childhood and her battle to reach the heights that she has.She then went on to further fame by appearing in Im a Celebrity where she proved to be hugely popular with the viewing public, eventually finishing fourth.Sam now presents a variety of sports for TV, including men and womens football, NFL and hockey. She has been signed up to be the main presenter for the womens World Hockey Championships in 2018, held in August.She is hugely popular on social media with thousands of followers on twitter and instagram. Sam also has some very strong views on how women are portrayed in sport and their treatment by both coaches and the media. This is a hugely topical subject at the moment and promises to remain so for some time.
Sam Snead on Golf
by Sam SneadEver since Sam Snead was a kid, swishing a hickory stick at acorns, he has been talking about golf the way he plays it…in a natural, easy-going style.Now—the fabulous “Slammin’” Sam Snead demonstrates through word and picture, how you can swing into a relaxed game, lower scores and play better golf.Sam Snead is known as the golfer with the greatest swing in the history of the game. Here, his famous swing is captured in a series of action photos that give you a close-up look at each important motion.All of the difficulties suffered by the “weekend golfer”—erratic putting, poor chip shots, topped shots, shanking, weak pitch shots—are analyzed by Snead from fault to cause to cure. He explains what is wrong, why it happens and how you can correct it. Your game is bound to improve once you “blueprint” your mistakes the Sam Snead way.
Sam's Ride (Orca Books)
by Becky CitraSam overcomes his fear of horseback riding and comes to appreciate both his grandfather and life on the ranch.
Samantha's Blue Bicycle
by Valerie TrippSamantha is delighted with her new bicycle. Every time she rides it, her petticoats get tangled and she falls. Just when she plans to give up biking forever, Grandmary has an astonishing idea! In addition to a good story, this book contains historical notes on bicycles. Do you know why a bike was once called a boneshaker? An excellent book for a book report. If you'd like to taste some of the foods which Samantha might have eaten, snag "Samantha's Cookbook," also at Bookshare. You'll find other books about Samantha, too.