Harken back to the Golden Age of Piracy, an exceedingly brief but highly memorable epoch. Launched at the beginning of the 1700's, this unforgettable twinkling in time spawned such notorious and celebrated reprobates as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Black Bart to name but a few. Glamorized and sensationalized by novels and the silver screen to an unrealistic and surreal level, these nautical hooligans have been cast in the roles of noble, gallant, misguided or misunderstood daredevils and pr...

Bilge Rat - Pirate Adventurer is a three part series drawn from the imagination and investigation of Kevin Charles Smith in this remarkable debut. Described as "Mutiny on the Bounty meets Pirates of the Caribbean with an Oliver Twist", this first volume is written with incredible detail and historical accuracy. William Eden and brother Toby are two helpless orphans in early 1700 London. Taken in by an aged clerical uncle, the boys are assigned specific maintenance duties in the cavernous S...

In this Vietnam-era coming of age novel, a young man abandons military life and becomes an eyewitness to America's deep divisions over the war.Adrift and alone in 1969 America, a young man takes to the road.When Sam Roberts resigns from the Air Force Academy, his father is furious.His mother is understanding but offers little support. All Sam knows is he doesn't believe in the US's involvement in the Vietnam War and he can't be part of it any longer.

In you just purchased your Amazon Echo Plus or any of the Amazon Echo device and don't really know the numerous hack that you can do with it, then this book is for you. The Amazon echo goes beyond just streaming music, setting up to dos, getting news, traffic and weather updates. This book contains step-by-step instructions to use advanced functions of the echo device to control your smart home appliances, automate errands, and provides over a 100 alexa pretested advance voice commands. Ot...

This book is everything that every other book on Microsoft Device management is not. The book has been assiduously written to provide insights into how organizations and small businesses that needs extra security for their devices. The book is also very useful for individuals working in IT firms that use Microsoft Endpoint Manager for device security. If you are going for an interview in firms that use Microsoft Endpoint Manager for devices, you can lay your hands on this guide to furnish ...

Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma is a must-read for those suffering from the tragic effects of drugs and alcohol.In Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma, doctors Chuck Smith and Jason Hunt bring a unique and important perspective to the subject of addiction. Experts in the field, Smith and Hunt have personal, firsthand experience with the humiliation and shame that accompanies substance use disorder. Bu...

The Canadian West: an economic engine with a history of grievance against federal power emanating from the east. The New Politics of Western Canada grapples with the West’s complex, multifaceted past to promote a better understanding of this vast region’s political realities and the challenges that lie ahead.Contributors re-examine the historical and contemporary meanings attached to “the West” as a form of identity, through themes such as colonialism, gender, and class. T...

Glowing skin isn't about having a drawer full of products—it's about understanding what your skin really needs.Whether you're a skincare beginner or just tired of the trial-and-error game, 2025–2026 Skincare Blueprint is your complete guide to building a simple, effective routine that brings real results.Whitney F. Bowe breaks down skincare in a way that's easy to understand and easy to stick with. No complex jargon, no expensive must-haves—just clear advic...

ON THE STUDY OF PHYSICSWhen a pupil begins the study of Physics he has in his possession many bits of knowledge which are fundamental in the science. He has learned to throw a ball and can tell how a thrown ball moves. He has drawn out nails with a claw hammer. He has seen wood float and iron sink. He has sucked liquids up through straws. In his mother's kitchen, he sees water as ice, liquid, and steam. On a wintry day he reads the temperature on a thermometer. He sees sparks fly f...

About the Book"Are you prepared to obtain your emergency medical technician certification?" Do you desire to become one of the first responders who save lives daily? The "2023 – 2024 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) No-Fluff Study Guide" is what you need next.The best way to prepare for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam is to read this detailed book. This book will give you the knowledge and abilities you need to pass the NR...

A Guide to the Deer of the World is a long-overdue review of deer as we understand them today and includes several species which have only recently become known to science. Writing for a wide readership in a straightforward and easily accessible style, Charles Smith-Jones has produced an authoritative and attractive reference work with a strong conservation focus. Lavishly illustrated throughout in colour, the guide looks at deer evolution, biology and lifestyles in general before covering...

Margaret Charles Smith, a ninety-one-year-old Alabama midwife, has thousands of birthing stories to tell. Sifting through nearly five decades of providing care for women in rural Greene County, she relates the tales that capture the life-and-death struggle of the birthing experience and the traditions, pharmacopeia, and spiritual attitudes that influenced her practice. She debunks images of the complacent southern “granny” midwife and honors the determination, talent, and complexity of mid...