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Hunt for Gold
Hunt for Gold: Sunken Galleons in the New World is the engaging tale of the legendary oceanic explorers Bob “Frogfoot” Weller and his wife Margaret. The Wellers' lives are a tale of secret treasure hunts, adventurous dives, and underwater explorations, all while laying the foundation for Florida’s thriving diving community. Combining text with engrossing photos of their underwater voyages and recovered treasures, Hunt for Gold chronicles the contributions of the pioneers of the diving community from the Florida shores and beyond.
Treasures of the Spanish Main
This is a story about the lust for gold and treasure," Fine writes. In the 1600s and 1700s, Spain dominated the oceans with its fleet of galleons. Coming to the New World, these ships filled their holds with gold and silver and treasures beyond imagining. The seaway between Spain and the New World was dubbed The Golden Highway. On their journeys back across the seas, many were wrecked on reefs or destroyed by hurricanes. The watery depths now hold their treasures. Today, treasure divers seek their fortunes by attempting--sometimes successfully, sometimes fatally--to retrieve these hordes of riches. In Treasures of the Spanish Main, readers relive each voyage of long ago as well as witness th...
The Tested Man
Eight soul-searching, rugged tales of men against the elements. John Fine has written fifteen books including award-winning books dealing with the problems of ocean pollution (OCEANS IN PERIL) & world hunger (THE HUNGER ROAD). He was elected to the Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences in honor of his books in the field of education. His children's book, THE BOY & THE DOLPHIN (Windswept House, 1990), received the 1991 Herman Melville Literary Award. Fine, a trained biologist with a doctor of jurisprudence degree, has received international recognition for his pioneering work investigating toxic waste contamination of our land & water resources. He received the Freedom Award at the World Underwater Congress in recognition of his work in the marine environment. Fine is a trustee of the International Oceanographic Foundation, a recipient of the Marine Environment Award, given by the Foundation for Ocean Research, has three times been named Diver of the Year, & holds the highest professional licenses as an underwater instructor. Fine writes with strength, sincerity & great understanding of the sea & the men who sail on it. These are stories you will never forget.
The Horse That Won the West
The Horse That Won the West traces the history of Sorraia horses (also known as The Spanish Mustang) indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula, its introduction to and proliferation throughout North America, and its current dilemma as a pawn in the ongoing battle between private and public interests over its survival.
Beyond the Burning Lands
Includes excerpt from the author's The Sword of the Spirits.
When the Tripods Came
Experience the beginning of the Tripods’ reign in this prequel to the classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave and Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Shadow Children series. When it comes to alien invasions, bad things come in threes. Three landings: one in England, one in Russia, and one in the United States. Three long legs, crushing everything in their paths, with three metallic arms, snacking out to embrace—and then discard—their helpless victims. Three evil beings, called Tripods, which will change life on Earth forever.
Sport Diver
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A Second Look
Four-hundred-twenty-five books are reviewed in this superb collection. A Second Look, Native Americans in Childrens Books gives a thorough examination of the books as a guide for parents, teachers, librarians, and administrators interested in books for children. Anyone involved in selecting books will find this guide useful in working through the maze of available materials. Andie Peterson, one of the few women to be awarded an Eagle Feather, has provided a meaningful criteria to help in judging books. She outlines ways for objectively studying books to draw conclusions as to the suitability for the reader. She writes candidly about books filled with stereotypes, hurtful images, and damaging...
Undercurrents of Power
Kevin Dawson considers how enslaved Africans carried aquatic skills—swimming, diving, boat making, even surfing—to the Americas. Undercurrents of Power not only chronicles the experiences of enslaved maritime workers, but also traverses the waters of the Atlantic repeatedly to trace and untangle cultural and social traditions.
Lost on the Ocean Floor
"This is a book that captures the drama of discovery while presenting the historical, scientific, and archaeological facts. Where possible, eyewitness reports of sinkings are included, as well as the folklore associated with some of the world's great salvage attempts. Readers are also treated to personal accounts of those who have found great treasure on long-lost shipwrecks."--Jacket.
