Books

Rescue Warriors

The Extraordinary Story Of The U. S. Coast Guard Since its inception more than 200 years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over 1. 1 million people. Yet, despite having more than fifty thousand active and reserve members, most of us know...

Stalking the Red Bear: The True Story of a U.S. Cold War Submarine's Covert Operations Against the Soviet Union

The thrilling untold story of Cold War submarine espionage and an inside look at the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”Stalking the Red Bear—for the first time ever—describes the action principally from the perspective of a...

Nights of Ice

Hair-raising accounts of survival by the author of "Working on the Edge". "Grab-you-by-the-throat, rip-snorting tales of disaster on furious high seas". --"Kirkus Reviews".

Coming Back Alive

This spellbinding work chronicles a desperate sea rescue off the coast of Alaska and an electrifying look at the U. S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue crews. Map.

Inside my Sea of Dreams: The Adventures of Kami and Suz

Join Kami the Kayak and her paddler Suz, along with a host of outdoor friends on a wondrous seafaring adventure to Alaska.Based on a true story!In this picture book adaptation of Susan Conrad's "Inside: One Woman's Journey Through the Inside Passage," we...

Wildly Inside: A Visual Journey Through the Inside Passage

"Wildly Inside" transports you through the Inside Passage of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska--a visual journey where you'll smell the muskiness of a whale's breath, hear the thunderous waves of a wide-awake ocean, feel the reverberations of the big...

The Pirate Queen: In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of Sea

A fascinating account of one of history's most intriguing women, the notorious Grace O'Malley, who was an Irish clan chieftain and feared pirate in the 16th century.

Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes,Foraging for Survivalis the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the...

The Forager's Handbook: A Seasonal Guide to Harvesting Wild, Edible & Medicinal Plants

Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare wild plants by season.Have you ever wondered what it would be like to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment?The...

The Ultimate Guide to Navigating without a Compass: How to Find Your Way Using the Sun, Stars, and Other Natural Methods

Learn how to navigate without a compass, even when it seems impossible!Whether we are walking or driving, whether in the woods, on the water, or in the city, it’s vital that we know where we are and are able to find our way around. But with society’s...

Crimson Waters: True Tales of Adventure. Looting, Kidnapping, Torture, and Piracy on the High Seas

ANew York Timesbestsellling author separates history from myth from the Pharaohs to Blackbeard and Captain Kidd to today.Soon after the first maritime trade routes became operational, seafaring bandits appeared to prey upon the cargo, crews, and ships of...

The Ultimate Guide to Nautical Knots

A Practical and Visual Guide to the Essentials of Marine Knots!Every good sailor must know the basic knots, indispensable for his safety and life on board in general.This handy little manual offers you the opportunity to master the essentials of...