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World of the Written Word: Moby-Dick in rare books
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World of the Written Word. Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea. Sunday, August 2, 2015. Moby-Dick in rare books. From the New York Public Library. 8217;s first appearance in 1851. Two favorite illustrated editions of Moby-Dick. NYPL’s Rare Book Division. Arion Press’s 1979 edition. Bound in blue morocco, is printed on paper that, when seen on edge, is a reminder of pale blue roiling seas. Above is Rockwell Kent's vision of the whale's "peculiar ...
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World of the Written Word: Another book from the author of WATER GHOSTS
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World of the Written Word. Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea. Friday, July 17, 2015. Another book from the author of WATER GHOSTS. One has to admire the energy and talent of Linda Collison, author of the acclaimed young adult novel, WATER GHOSTS. With scarcely a pause for breath, she is launching yet another book. Would be the featured speaker. The working title was “ With a Little Luck. Blue Moon Luck,. Maui, or bust! Other interested reviewe...
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World of the Written Word: Hazards of international travel
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World of the Written Word. Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea. Sunday, July 26, 2015. Hazards of international travel. While it's not likely you'll be banished from the ship to make an epic small-boat voyage, there are traps you can avoid while voyaging overseas. These commonsense tips come from Southern Cross Travel Insurance, and are well worth passing on. 1 That friendly pickpocket. 2 Flyers slipped under your door. Your phone wakes you up, ...
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World of the Written Word: Russian Mega-capitalist's yacht in New Zealand
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World of the Written Word. Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea. Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Russian Mega-capitalist's yacht in New Zealand. When Communism died, the opportunists took over. And we have a sign of that here. The biggest superyacht to visit New Zealand has berthed at Auckland's Wynyard Wharf because it is too big for the dedicated big boat marina. Will be the biggest superyacht to visit this country. It told the story of a Russian girl ...
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Alaric Bond: My Writing Process – Blog Tour
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Author of the Fighting Sail series of historical nautical fiction. Monday, 17 March 2014. My Writing Process – Blog Tour. I'm delighted to be involved with this blog tour, and send my thanks to Margaret Skea. 1) What am I working on? Currently I'm putting the finishing touches to The Torrid Zone. This will be book six in my Fighting Sail. Series, which starts with His Majesty's Ship. 2) How does my work differ from others of its genre? 3) Why do I write what I do? 4) How does your writing process work?
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The Shantyman | Rick Spilman
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A writer of tales about ships and the sea. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Rarr;Tags The Shantyman. The Shantyman – One of Kirkus’ Best Indie Books of the Year 2015. December 21, 2015. December 21, 2015. Best Indie Books for 201. Kirkus Starred Review of The Shantyman. May 27, 2015. December 21, 2015. 8220;A fabulously gripping sailor’s yarn. The Shantyman was recently reviewed by Kirkus Reviews. I am pleased to say that gave it a Kirkus Star. What does that mean? 2016 - Rick Spilman.
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World of the Written Word: New Simon's Cat book
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World of the Written Word. Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea. Tuesday, October 2, 2012. New Simon's Cat book. Yes, Simon's Cat is between the covers again. The new book is called. Simon's Cat vs the World. And you can win your own copy, according to the latest post from the maestro. On Thursday October 4th, we will see the launch of Simon’s 4th book - ‘Simon’s Cat Vs THE WORLD! To enter simply download the uncoloured image from HERE. It was a ...
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Water Ghosts free for schools and librarians | linda collison's Sea of Words
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Water Ghosts free for schools and librarians. Thursday, 23 July 2015 11:36. 8220;This books is everything I want in a YA read intellect, self-discovery, action and adventure. James’s self-discovery plays out on a ship that is, for lack of a better word, infested with the spirits of long dead Chinese courtiers.”. 8211; J.A. Kazimer, author of the Deadly Ever After series. Has a limited number of copies of. 8212; and a discussion guide — available at no charge.
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Reviews | Rick Spilman
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A writer of tales about ships and the sea. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. The Shantyman – One of Kirkus’ Best Indie Books of the Year 2015. December 21, 2015. December 21, 2015. I am extremely pleased to announce that my novel “. 8221; has been selected as one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books for 2015. With eloquent accuracy, Spilman’s novel captures the life of a 19th-century sailor…. KIRKUS REVIEW — THE SHANTYMAN. Best Indie Books for 201. July 11, 2015. July 11, 2015. I am plea...
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Interviews | Rick Spilman
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A writer of tales about ships and the sea. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Quarterdeck Interview of Rick Spilman by George Jepson. May 5, 2015. May 28, 2015. I am very pleased to have been interviewed by George Jepson in the May/June issue of the McBooks Press‘ newsletter “Quarterdeck.” If you haven’t run across “Quarterdeck” you should take a look. (A subscription is free.) This issue includes my … Continue reading →. Rick Spilman Interview on BBC Radio’s Mark Forrest Show.