Author: Jim HarrisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Nowhere Near the Sea of Cortez
Author: Jim HarrisThe Sea of Cortez
Author: David ArnettPublisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1643503421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
What if armed, hooded men tried in broad daylight to pull you from a sidewalk in Tucson into a black van and failed? What if a second attempt designed to load you into an ambulance after being shot with a tranquilizer dart intended for large animals also failed? What if you learned that both attempts had been ordered by the most vicious drug lord in Colombia, although you had never heard of him before? Young Mike Morales subsequently learns from an antinarcotics task force in Tucson that drug l
The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
Author: Peter BenchleyPublisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345544153
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Peter Benchley’s fascination with the sea and its magnificent inhabitants inspired such classic novels as Jaws and The Deep, making him the preeminent author of ocean adventure and suspense. The Girl of the Sea of Cortez was his most heartfelt, cherished story of the relationship between man and the sea, both those that live in it and those who love it. On an island in the Gulf of California, an intrepid young woman named Paloma carries a special legacy from her father—a deep understanding of the sea and a sixth sense about the need to protect it. Every day, Paloma paddles her tiny boat into the ocean and anchors over a seamount—a submerged volcanic peak sixty feet underwater that is clustered with spectacular sea animals and a wondrous web of marine life. It is there that an astonishing event takes place, when on one of her dives Paloma is shadowed by a manta ray—an animal so large it blocks the sun. She develops an extraordinary relationship with this luminous, gentle creature, but instinctively knows its existence is a secret she must fiercely protect. Benchley’s novel paints a poignant picture of humanity’s precarious relationship with the ocean, which unfolds alongside a heartrending story of familial bonds, often revealing that the ignorance of man is far more dangerous than the sea. Full of beauty, danger, and adventure, The Girl of the Sea of Cortez is triumphant—a novel to fall in love with. Praise for The Girl of the Sea of Cortez “It’s hard not to compare Benchley’s tale . . . with Hemingway’s classic The Old Man and the Sea.”—The Christian Science Monitor “Charming.”—The New York Times Book Review “For a hot summer’s day, The Girl of the Sea of Cortez is the next best thing to looking through a clear face mask into blue water swimming with fish.”—United Press International
Science
Author: John Michels (Journalist)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Vols. for 1911-13 contain the Proceedings of the Helminothological Society of Washington, ISSN 0018-0120, 1st-15th meeting.
The World's Wildest Waters
Author: Catherine BarrPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744090237
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A beautifully presented entry point text about our oceans and other watery worlds for 6 years and up Dive into the world’s wildest oceans, lakes, and rivers, and get ready for an underwater adventure! Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world’s wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference. Featuring colorful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World’s Wildest Waters brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean’s dark, hidden depths to your lap.
Island Biogeography in the Sea of Cortéz
Author: Ted J. CasePublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520047990
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Fodor's Los Cabos & the Baja Peninsula
Author: Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 1400019680
Category : Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula)
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A comprehensive travel guide to Los Cabos and the Baja Peninsula, with maps and information on hotels and restaurants, beaches and outdoor activities, shopping and entertainment, and interesting tourist sites.
Cruising the Sea of Cortez
Author: Spence MurrayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula)
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
A cruiser voyage along Lower California's Gulf shores.
Islands Magazine
Author: Land's End
Author: Edwin PaulPublisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 164628299X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
Middle-aged Troy Banalia is a burned-out lawyer from South Jersey who vacations in Baja California where he is entertained by the professional women of Tijuana. The wares of many ladies of the night are sampled by him until he meets the blonde bombshell Angelita. The sexual passion between them ignites immediately, and he soon falls madly in love with her as does she for him. When he returns to his law practice, a duplicitous client sells him out by telling the assistant district attorney a bunch of lies, which implicate Troy, in exchange for leniency. The beloved barrister becomes disbarred and is imprisoned. While serving a brief sentence, the broken Banalia decides to leave his former life behind and vows to return to Angelita and free her from the evil Hector, a.k.a. Solo, Lobo, her pimp. When he finds Angelita, the struggle between Troy and his armed entourage, the fearless private investigator Gary Brody and brave Mexican guide Jose Bravo, and the brutal gang of Solo Lobo, the gargantuan bodyguard Negro and cunning assistant Bruto, begins. Fueled by the backup of Brody and apt tutelage of Jose, Troy devises a series of plans to conquer Lobo once and for all and free Angelita forever. His affection for and friendship with his amigo nuevo grows during this learning process until his crestfallen companion eventually confides in him regarding the dark secret of why this honorable Mexican hombre is called El Bravo by those who know him. The battles for Angelita between the two warring camps commence at the top of Baja in this first novel, and continue south throughout the rest of the elongated peninsula to its inevitable end at the twin capes, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, in the sequel, Land’s End, Cabo. Along the way from Tijuana to Los Cabos, Troy drives with Angelita always by his side in their desperate trip of escape. The surreal landscapes abound during their journey across this magical land. And all the adventure takes place against the background of beauty that prevails in this pristine peninsula. An ode to Baja so to speak. The unexpected and perilous predicaments that transpire on this spectacular sojourn will test the fullest measure of their collective resolve and spiritual union. The Baja Expatriate and Land’s End, Cabo, both speak to the indomitable human spirit and the power of love. It is a story of personal redemption and the undeniable human need for freedom. An epic allegory about the never-ending battle between good and evil bestowed upon us by the master storyteller, Edwin Paul. It will inspire the reader to fight the good fight in one’s life, and to strive for what we all need in our lives, reciprocal love.
