From bestselling and award-winning authors Steven Barnes and Dr. Charles Johnson comes The Eightfold Path, a graphic novel anthology of interconnected Afrofuturistic parables inspired by the teachings of Buddha, illustrated by Bryan Christopher Moss.Eight strangers—looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher—are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One of his acolytes directs them to each tell a story...

This world famous book tells biographies of the greatest pirates who ruled the seas in 18th century. The author, Captain Charles Johnson, was crucially influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates and more importantly he inspired the classics such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, On Stranger Tides…; and more recently the movie saga Pirates of the Caribbean and the series Black Sails. This history introduced many features which later became common in pirate literature, such as pirate...

During the Golden Age of Piracy, a writer calling himself "Captain" Charles Johnson introduced London readers to the denizens of a savage world just beyond their shores. These pirates took up residence in readers' imaginations, where they've been a mainstay of popular culture ever since.Pirate history especially resonates for American readers, as what would become the wild frontier of the American west began in the piratical eastern seaboard of Colonial times. When revolutionaries ...

A powerful graphic novel adaptation of the Charles R. Johnson’s National Book Award–winning American classic Middle Passage, which deftly weaves intensely researched history of the American slave trade and speculative fiction with the traditions of classic adventure talesA riveting and raw parable of the Black experience in America, this graphic novel adaptation of Charles R. Johnson’s National Book Award–winning novel, Middle Passage, tells the s...

In this book I provide the foundation you will need to begin writing your first ladder logic program using RSLogix 500. I also provide advanced and practical hands-on training you need to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) with confidence.It is simply not enough to have a PLC user guide/manual, or refer to the help content in order become a skilled PLC programmer. This book is a great resource for learning PLC programming skills. It will give you a head start if this is yo...

This world famous book tells biographies of the greatest pirates who ruled the seas in 18th century. The author, Captain Charles Johnson, was crucially influential in shaping popular conceptions of pirates and more importantly he inspired the classics such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, On Stranger Tides…; and more recently the movie saga Pirates of the Caribbean and the series Black Sails. This history introduced many features which later became common in pirate literature, such as pirate...

The Jolly Roger Tales: 60+ Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Sea Adventures is a fascinating anthology that navigates the thrilling waters of sea lore, maritime adventure, and buccaneering exploits. This collection offers a rich tapestry of narratives that captures the essence of high seas drama, blending classic adventure with timeless themes of exploration and conquest. The anthology's diversity is reflected in the range of literary styles—from the suspenseful depth of Poe to the vivi...

e-artnow presents to you with this collection the history of the "Golden Age" of piracy. In this period the entire regions and islands in the Caribbean Sea were under their control and rule, at the extent that they subsequently proclaimed Nassau as the seat of the pirate republic. Authors' goal was to show the democracy pirates established, the rules by which they lived and died, their courage and ruthlessness, their most extraordinary exploits and battles. The lives of the most famous pir...

The Pirate Bay Collection: History, True Stories & Most Famous Pirate Novels is a masterful anthology that encapsulates the thrilling and adventurous world of piracy throughout literary history. Drawing from a diverse range of narrative styles and eras, this collection presents an exhilarating medley of tales that delve into the mysterious and perilous lives of seafarers. From tales of swashbuckling adventures to intricate character studies, the anthology showcases the rich tapestry of pir...

In 'History of Piracy in the Caribbean,' the reader is invited to traverse the turbulent waters of the Caribbean through the vivid and varied narratives of sea rovers and privateers. The collection presents an intricate tapestry of adventure and duplicity, stitched from a blend of historical accuracy and the thrilling allure of myth. Combining narrative styles that range from the factual to the legendary, the anthology captures the essence of maritime life during a time when the boundaries...

Dive into the turbulent waters of seafaring lore with 'Dead Men Tell No Tales - 60+ Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Sea Adventure Classics,' an anthology that navigates the thrilling high seas of pirate adventures, treasure hunts, and seafaring exploits. This collection is an eclectic compendium of stories, drawing on diverse narrative styles ranging from the gothic tales of the ominous and mysterious to the exhilarating accounts of nautical bravado. The anthology captures the timeles...

e-artnow presents to you this unique collection of sea adventure novels and true stories of the most notorious pirates. History of Pirates of the Caribbean: Contents: The King of Pirates: Of Captain Avery, And his Crew Captain Martel Captain Teach, alias Blackbeard Edward England Charles Vane Rackam Mary Read Anne Bonny John Bowen The Trial of the Pirates at Providence The Pirate Gow The Pirates of Panama… Novels & Stories: Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Pirate (Walter Scott)...