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| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates Gail Selinger, W. Thomas Smith, Jr., 2006-04-04 A view of pirate life—from the crow’s nest. Pirate lore has captured our fancy for centuries. Here is the first series book that gives readers a comprehensive yet entertaining history of those swashbuckling brigands. It offers portraits of such infamous men and women as Blackbeard, Captain Anne Bonny, Captain Kidd, and Jean LaFitte, with a full history of pirates through the ages, even modern day, high-tech scavengers of the South Seas. For mateys young and old. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates Gail Selinger, W. Thomas Smith, 2006 Contains fascinating facts about the world's most infamous pirates. Turns vague pirate lore into real pirate history. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Oceans Joe Kraynak, Kim W. Tetrault, 2003-06-03 Although our oceans are some of the most beautiful and diverse environments in the world, most people know very little about the ocean's ecology or just how much humans depend on the oceans for survival. The Complete Idiot's Guide' to the Oceans will be a marine-lover's reference for mapping the world's oceans and their exploration. Authors will provide key illustrations to help readers understand important concepts along the way with a color photo insert presenting a wide array of marine creatures and habitats. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates Gail Selinger, 2009-11 Introduces you to the most notorious pirates and their high-seas travails. You will thrill to: An intriguing look at the roles pirates play in pop culture and throughout history; Detailed accounts of pirate ships, weapons, and battles; The truth behind the myths of treasure and adventures; Facts about the daily life of pirates, on and off the ship; A look at the modern-day pirates who raid oil tankers, cargo ships, and even cruise ships. Learn more about: the brotherhood of the pirates; The exploits of the most notorious lady pirates; Famous battles and ships; The pirates of the Mediterranean; Cities and islands that were pirate havens; Piracy in and around the British Isles; The history of the buccaneers; Who¿s who in a pirate crew; and Blackbeard¿s last betrayal. Illus. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Francois L'Olonnais Ebook David Jay Derovan, 2015-09 Yo-ho-ho! Join our terror on the high seas as stories of famous pirates from around the world are retold in this fast-moving series for kids in grades 3 through 6; each book includes an analysis page in each chapter that helps the kids understand what is real and what might have been fictionalized over time; Each book provides a concluding chapter that recounts for the kids whether the pirate is more legend or mostly truth.Meet one of the nastiest and cruelest pirates who sailed in the Caribbean Sea along the Spanish Main. Meet Francois L'Olonnais. He was a great sailor, a great organizer of men and ships, but a very wicked person.Francois L'Olonnais's goal in life was to steal from the Spanish and to become rich. His brief life as a pirate was filled with exciting adventures. Some were big successes. Others were dismal failures. He certainly drove the Spanish crazy, but did he become rich? What happened to him in the end? Want to know more? If you are interested in pirates and love adventure and drama, then join us on our journey as we follow the pirate life of Francois L'Olonnais. These books correlate well to common core standards that ask students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read. This stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career, and life. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to MP3 Rod Underhill, Nat Gertler, 2000 MP3 is an Internet music format to compress music for easy download and storage. This work gives a history of how MP3 came to exist and what the technology is. The authors offer pointers and tips for would-be artists who want to run for the music industry. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sunken Ships and Treasures Stephen Johnson, 2000 Provides information about some of the most famous shipwrecks, including the Titanic, the Mary Rose, and the HMS Bounty, while offering tips on where to find the treasures from these sunken ships. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean Edward Kritzler, 2009-11-03 In this lively debut work of history, Edward Kritzler tells the tale of an unlikely group of swashbuckling Jews who ransacked the high seas in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition. At the end of the fifteenth century, many Jews had to flee Spain and Portugal. The most adventurous among them took to the seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish fleet while forming alliances with other European powers to ensure the safety of Jews living in hiding. Filled with high-sea adventures–including encounters with Captain Morgan and other legendary pirates–Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean reveals a hidden chapter in Jewish history as well as the cruelty, terror, and greed that flourished during the Age of Discovery. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Pirates of New England Gail Selinger, 2017-09-01 Tales of swashbuckling adventure, murder, treachery, and mayhem! One would be mistaken to think of pirates as roaming only the Caribbean. Pirates as famous as William Kidd and Henry Every have at various times plundered, pillaged, and murdered their way up and down the New England seaboard, striking fear among local merchants and incurring the wrath of colonial authorities. Piracy historian Gail Selinger brings these tales of mayhem and villainy to life while also exploring why New England became such a breeding ground for high seas crime and how the view of piracy changed over time, from winking toleration to brutal crackdown. Included in this volume are: Ned Low’s sadistic—at times cannibalistic—reign of terror on the high seas and his mysterious disappearance. John Quelch’s defiant and unapologetic proclamations before being hanged in front of Boston’s crowds. Henry Every’s daring attack on the Grand Mogul’s fleet, widely considered the largest maritime heist in history. Pirates of New England opens up new chapters in the history of piracy, ones that you’ll come back to again and again—Welcome aboard! |
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| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to European History Nathan Barber, 2006 The history of modern Europe isn't simply the story of a bunch of dead white men who ruled most of the world from the dawn of a new age - the Renaissance - that brought light to the Dark Ages through to the chaotic last gasp of communism and the dawn of yet another new age - the European Union. Rather, it's an epic involving the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played fundamental roles, for better or for worse, in the life we live today. Without an understanding of events and personalities in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Britain, Russia, Poland, and other lands, it's impossible to truly appreciate the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic and intellectual expressions. |
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| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Heroes Jay Stevenson, Matthew Budman, 1999 You're no idiot, of course. You know America loves its heroes as much as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. But when it comes to knowing the true stories of folk and real-life heroes--as well as understanding how and why they have become so much larger than life--you feel like Superman facing a mountain of kryptonite. Don't fall from the sky yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Heroes is an inspirational look at the exceptional men and women who have captured our imaginations from colonial times to the present. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll find: |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Upgrading PCs Shelley O'Hara, 1995 This book appeals to new computer users who are somewhat intimidated by computer technology and computer users looking for a light-hearted approach to purchasing a new personal computer or upgrading their existing system. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Pirate and the Belle Steve Brown, 2009 When the pirates came for the girl, they snatched the wrong one, so any protests made by the young woman were ignored. Not until the following morning, when the pirate ship had long sailed from Charles Town, did the pirates discover their error. Now it became a matter of what to do with the girl, and it did not help the young woman's predicament that she'd been screaming all night to be returned to her family in Charles Town. Blackbeard was not known to be a patient man. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Las Vegas Rick Garman, 1998 The Complete Idiot's Travel Guides the perfect choice for readers who are unfamiliar with a destination, for inexperieced traveler's -- or for travelers who just want extremely, opinionated advice that's easy to scan and enjoyable to read. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Samson and the Pirate Monks Nate Larkin, 2007-02-18 With no-holds-barred honesty and poignant storytelling, Nate Larkin introduces a model of community and friendship that is reinvigorating men's ministry across the country, a model he calls The Samson Society. Too many men see the biblical hero Samson as their model for manhood--a rugged individualist of the highest order. Yet, Samson's solitary successes were eventually overcome by moral weaknesses. Larkin, through the story of his own past and the stories of those in The Samson Society, offers a radical, refreshing alternative. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Exploring Canada Joe Chidley, 1998 |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History Alan Axelrod, 2000 This guide will give you an overview of American history from early, Native American history to modern times. It covers the milestones of the country's history, provides biographical sketches of the most important figures of each era, gives a chronologies of the nation's leaders, and defines key historical terms. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume Susan Ireland, 2006 An updated and revised edition of one of Alpha Books' top career guides helps readers put together an attention-grabbing resume that will help land them their dream jobs. The book includes dozens of sample resume styles, an action plan for a successful job search, and professional advice on creating cover letters, finessing the toughest interview, and writing thank-you and follow-up letters. More concise step-by-step information for creating a resume for a variety of commonly faced situations, including career change, employment gaps, age discrimination, and layoffs. An increased emphasis on the combination resume (the chronological format with skill headings within each job title section), which has become one of the most widely accepted formats by employers. Arms job seekers with a clear understanding of the principles of creating a great resume, allowing them to adapt and apply those principles to their own personal situation, no matter how difficult that situation may be. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to 30,000 Baby Names Marcia Layton Turner, Robbi Hess, 2006-02-07 The Complete Idiot s Guide to 30,000 Baby Namesoffers a little something extra than the majority of books on the market. Rather than provide readers with an alphabetized name list for each gender (which, by the way, it also does), it dedicates approximately half of its total pages to various lists that help parents zero in on the perfect name for their baby and add some fun to the baby-naming process. In addition to the various lists of names and a two-color alphabetized name section, this book also contains colorful name histories and helpful information on how to go about finding and choosing the perfect name. Lists include something for everyone. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Games Online Loyd Case, 2000 Wilson and Coleman provide clear and comprehensive instructions to all types of online games: science-fiction; strategy; action; classics; puzzles; fantasy; and role-playing. Find out what hardware and software is needed to play these games, and get tips for the most popular titles and where to find them. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Home Videos Steven Beal, 2000 Now more than ever people are trading in their still cameras for home video recorders and many still do not really know how to use them. This guide covers everything you need to know about making home videos, from which camera to buy to how to edit your tape. Readers will be able to make high-quality videos both for home and professional projects. The book is written by a writer/producer of the HBO television, and has participated in the development of blockbusters such as 'Anaconda'. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Legacy of Lincoln Pamela Oldham, Meredith Bean McMath, 2005 How one man changed a nation. Abraham Lincoln is arguably our most revered president, and the object of much fascination. Many biographies have been written about him, but this is the first book to tackle his legacy—how Lincoln’s policies, not just his conduct during the Civil War, impacted the nation, and what changes to government and politics he is remembered for. Includes a concise biography and information on social and cultural legacies, various Lincoln organizations, further reading, online resources, and more. -The Lincoln Bicentennial is in 2009, but the Bicentennial Commission has many events planned between now and then -Harold Holtzer, a leading Lincoln scholar and author of Lincoln at Cooper Union, is doing both the foreword and the technical edit -The Lincoln Presidential Library is now open in Springfield, Illinois, and the adjoining Lincoln Museum is scheduled to open in 2006 |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Alexander Outland G.J. Koch, 2012-06-01 Captain Alexander Outland of the Sixty-Nine (short for Space Vessel 369, of course) is the best pilot in the galaxy. He’s also a pirate, a smuggler, and loved and loathed by women in umpteen solar systems. His crew of strays and misfits includes an engineer of dubious sanity, a deposed planetary governor, an annoyingly unflappable Sexbot copilot, and a slinky weapons chief who stubbornly refuses to give the captain a tumble. Outland just wants to make a decent living skirting the law, but when an invisible space armada starts cutting into his business, he soon finds himself in hot water with the military, the mob, mad bombers, and an extended family of would-be conquerors. And that’s not counting an occasionally telepathic spy . . . . Like any sensible scoundrel, he hates heroics. They’re risky and they don’t pay well. But to keep his ship and crew in one piece, and make time with a certain hard-to-get weapons chief, he might just have to make an exception–and save the galaxy in spite of himself! |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Walt Disney World & Orlando Jim Tunstall, Cynthia Tunstall, 1999 You're no idiot, of course. But when it comes to planning a trip, you may not know where to begin. Walt Disney World and Orlando are so overwhelming--the number of hotel options alone is enough to make your head spin. You don't want to spend your entire vacation waiting in lines, either, and you don't want to blow the kids' college fund. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to America Online 4 John Pivovarnick, 1999 America Online is the largest and most popular online community in the world. And The Complete Idiots Guide to America Online 4 is the largest and most popular computer book that youre reading about right now. With this ideal tool, you will find the simple and informative steps to sending and receiving email, navigating AOL Channels, and participating in online chats. In addition, you will learn how to use your Address Book, upload and download files, send instant messages, and a whole lot more! You will also find information on how to set parental controls and trouble-shooting tips for when things go wrong. Through lighthearted yet efficient instructions, you will gain the insight and the power to take control of America Online and receive total enjoyment from your online experience. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Pirate Cinema Cory Doctorow, 2012-10-02 From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Brother, Cory Doctorow, comes Pirate Cinema, a new tale of a brilliant hacker runaway who finds himself standing up to tyranny. Trent McCauley is sixteen, brilliant, and obsessed with one thing: making movies on his computer by reassembling footage from popular films he downloads from the net. In the dystopian near-future Britain where Trent is growing up, this is more illegal than ever; the punishment for being caught three times is that your entire household's access to the internet is cut off for a year, with no appeal. Trent's too clever for that too happen. Except it does, and it nearly destroys his family. Shamed and shattered, Trent runs away to London, where he slowly learns the ways of staying alive on the streets. This brings him in touch with a demimonde of artists and activists who are trying to fight a new bill that will criminalize even more harmless internet creativity, making felons of millions of British citizens at a stroke. Things look bad. Parliament is in power of a few wealthy media conglomerates. But the powers-that-be haven't entirely reckoned with the power of a gripping movie to change people's minds.... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Works Suite 2000 Michael Miller, 2000 Since most low-end PCs come with Works Suite installed, new users can read this single book to learn how to use both their operating system and desktop applications. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Complete Idiot's Guide to Mexico's Beach Resorts Jarolim, Macmillan Travel, 1998-09-21 All Mexican resorts are not created equal. So what's the difference, and how should first-time travelers know which one to choose? The answer is found in The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Mexico's Beach Resorts, which rounds up everything you need to know about the top places for fun in the sun: Acapulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and Cozumel. The guide begins with a quiz to help readers match their interests (diving, nightlife, shopping, authentic cultural experiences, and so on) to the resort that's best suited to their tastes. There's an extensive section on package tours that helps you save big bucks, and tips on cultural differences, safety, documents, customs, safety, and more-all designed to help nervous first-time travelers have a worry-free vacation. And a gorgeous full-color photo insert lets you see the various resorts for yourself! |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Cruise Vacations Fran Wenograd Golden, 1999 Completely updated, with the latest details on all the ships and their itineraries--plus a full-color photo insert. |
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| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Teach Like a Pirate Dave Burgess, 2012 In this book you'll learn how to: tap into your passion as a teacher - even when you're less than excited about the subject; develop creative presentations that capture your students' interest; establish rapport and a sense of camaraderie in your classroom; transform your class into a life-changing experience for your students. --from back cover. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2003-2004 Jeff Herman, 2002 The Key to Unlocking Your Writing Success This ultimate writer's reference connects you to who's who in the publishing industry. Inside, you'll find the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses for hundreds of top editors and agents, plus essays from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success. With the most up-to-date information on an industry that's constantly changing, this new edition offers everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the publishing field, including how to write attention-grabbing book proposals and thrive off rejection. Now, you hold the keys to getting published. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Complete Idiot's Guide to New Orleans Ray Jones, Big Ray Jones, 1998 The Complete Idiot's Travel Guides the perfect choice for readers who are unfamiliar with a destination, for inexperieced traveler's -- or for travelers who just want extremely, opinionated advice that's easy to scan and enjoyable to read. |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles Laurie E. Rozakis, 1997 You're no idiot, of course. You negotiate like a pit bull on the job, organize your household budget with your computer, and even manage to coax your kids to finish their homework. But when it comes to plunking down your money to buy a crystal vase, you're not sure whether you'll be getting trash or treasure. Don't hand over the cash yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Collectibles helps you build the skills you need to become a savvy, satisfied collector. Feel confident about buying the collectible you want, even when the seller is playing hardball. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Republic of Thieves Scott Lynch, 2013-10-08 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The third book of the suspense-filled, enduringly popular Gentleman Bastard Sequence about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin has called “fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized.” “Fast paced, fun, and impossible to put down . . . Locke and company remain among the most engaging protagonists in fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) ONE OF PASTE’S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE With the greatest heist of their career gone spectacularly sour, con artist extraordinaire Locke Lamora and his trusted partner, Jean, have barely escaped with their lives. Or at least Jean has. Locke is slowly succumbing to a lethal poison that no alchemist can cure. With the end nearing, Locke’s only hope is to accept a mysterious Bondsmage’s offer: act as a political pawn in the Magi elections, and in exchange be healed. But the lifesaving sorcery promises to rival even the most excruciating death, and Locke refuses. Until the Bondsmage invokes the name of Sabetha, the love of Locke’s life, his equal in skill and wit . . . and now his greatest rival. From his first glimpse of Sabetha as a fellow orphan and thief-in-training, Locke was smitten. But after a tumultuous courtship, she broke away. Now they will reunite in another clash of wills. Faced with his only equal in both love and trickery, Locke must choose whether to fight Sabetha—or woo her. It is a decision on which both of their lives may depend. Don’t miss any of Scott Lynch’s epic fantasy Gentleman Bastard Sequence: THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA • RED SEAS UNDER RED SKIES • THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES |
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| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind Julian Jaynes, 2000-08-15 National Book Award Finalist: “This man’s ideas may be the most influential, not to say controversial, of the second half of the twentieth century.”—Columbus Dispatch At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes's still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process that came about only three thousand years ago and is still developing. The implications of this revolutionary scientific paradigm extend into virtually every aspect of our psychology, our history and culture, our religion—and indeed our future. “Don’t be put off by the academic title of Julian Jaynes’s The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind. Its prose is always lucid and often lyrical…he unfolds his case with the utmost intellectual rigor.”—The New York Times “When Julian Jaynes . . . speculates that until late in the twentieth millennium BC men had no consciousness but were automatically obeying the voices of the gods, we are astounded but compelled to follow this remarkable thesis.”—John Updike, The New Yorker “He is as startling as Freud was in The Interpretation of Dreams, and Jaynes is equally as adept at forcing a new view of known human behavior.”—American Journal of Psychiatry |
| the complete idiot's guide to pirates: Albion's Seed David Hackett Fischer, 1991-03-14 This fascinating book is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time. In this sense, nearly all Americans are Albion's Seed, no matter what their ethnicity may be. The concluding section of this remarkable book explores the ways that regional cultures have continued to dominate national politics from 1789 to 1988, and still help to shape attitudes toward education, government, gender, and violence, on which differences between American regions are greater than between European nations. |
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