Author: Richard Gordon
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755130960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
William Ebbs is made Captain of a luxury liner, and quickly encounters the first night dinner, the dangers of finding a woman in his room, the embarrassing presence of the company's largest shareholder, and a passenger overboard, as well as blackmail. This is a tale of nautical misadventure and mayhem packed with rib-tickling humour.
The Captain's Table
Author: Richard Gordon
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755130960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
William Ebbs is made Captain of a luxury liner, and quickly encounters the first night dinner, the dangers of finding a woman in his room, the embarrassing presence of the company's largest shareholder, and a passenger overboard, as well as blackmail. This is a tale of nautical misadventure and mayhem packed with rib-tickling humour.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755130960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
William Ebbs is made Captain of a luxury liner, and quickly encounters the first night dinner, the dangers of finding a woman in his room, the embarrassing presence of the company's largest shareholder, and a passenger overboard, as well as blackmail. This is a tale of nautical misadventure and mayhem packed with rib-tickling humour.
Dujonian's Hoard
Author: Michael Jan Friedman
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
ISBN: 9780671014650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Captain Picard goes undercover on a Starfleet mission to rescue a former officer who is now missing.
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
ISBN: 9780671014650
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Captain Picard goes undercover on a Starfleet mission to rescue a former officer who is now missing.
The Cat's Table
Author: Michael Ondaatje
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307700453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy in Colombo boards a ship bound for England. At mealtimes he is seated at the “cat’s table”—as far from the Captain’s Table as can be—with a ragtag group of “insignificant” adults and two other boys, Cassius and Ramadhin. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys tumble from one adventure to another, bursting all over the place like freed mercury. But there are other diversions as well: one man talks with them about jazz and women, another opens the door to the world of literature. The narrator’s elusive, beautiful cousin Emily becomes his confidante, allowing him to see himself “with a distant eye” for the first time, and to feel the first stirring of desire. Another Cat’s Table denizen, the shadowy Miss Lasqueti, is perhaps more than what she seems. And very late every night, the boys spy on a shackled prisoner, his crime and his fate a galvanizing mystery that will haunt them forever. As the narrative moves between the decks and holds of the ship and the boy’s adult years, it tells a spellbinding story—by turns poignant and electrifying—about the magical, often forbidden, discoveries of childhood and a lifelong journey that begins unexpectedly with a spectacular sea voyage.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307700453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy in Colombo boards a ship bound for England. At mealtimes he is seated at the “cat’s table”—as far from the Captain’s Table as can be—with a ragtag group of “insignificant” adults and two other boys, Cassius and Ramadhin. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys tumble from one adventure to another, bursting all over the place like freed mercury. But there are other diversions as well: one man talks with them about jazz and women, another opens the door to the world of literature. The narrator’s elusive, beautiful cousin Emily becomes his confidante, allowing him to see himself “with a distant eye” for the first time, and to feel the first stirring of desire. Another Cat’s Table denizen, the shadowy Miss Lasqueti, is perhaps more than what she seems. And very late every night, the boys spy on a shackled prisoner, his crime and his fate a galvanizing mystery that will haunt them forever. As the narrative moves between the decks and holds of the ship and the boy’s adult years, it tells a spellbinding story—by turns poignant and electrifying—about the magical, often forbidden, discoveries of childhood and a lifelong journey that begins unexpectedly with a spectacular sea voyage.
Tales from the Captain's Table
Author: Tony Harris
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781411643420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
One of the first of the UKs post war qualified examiners, tells ten true stories after 40 years as a sailing and navigation instructor, yacht broker, charter yacht operator, and consultant maritime adviser. The action takes place in European waters including the Mediterranean, North and West Africa, and even China. The tales combine stories having excitement, with sometimes the unbelievable, often with humour, and with sketches to illustrate the text. The book will enthral all, even if only with a vague interest in the sea. Written for all ages, from a youngster just starting to sail, to an ex-skipper, sitting on the foreshore, gazing across the waves, or someone just plain interested. Be reassured that the leisure boat world has changed so much, there will never be another book like this. A hardcover version will shortly be available.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781411643420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
One of the first of the UKs post war qualified examiners, tells ten true stories after 40 years as a sailing and navigation instructor, yacht broker, charter yacht operator, and consultant maritime adviser. The action takes place in European waters including the Mediterranean, North and West Africa, and even China. The tales combine stories having excitement, with sometimes the unbelievable, often with humour, and with sketches to illustrate the text. The book will enthral all, even if only with a vague interest in the sea. Written for all ages, from a youngster just starting to sail, to an ex-skipper, sitting on the foreshore, gazing across the waves, or someone just plain interested. Be reassured that the leisure boat world has changed so much, there will never be another book like this. A hardcover version will shortly be available.
The Captain's Table Omnibus
Author: L. A. Graf
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
ISBN: 9780671040529
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There's a bar called The Captain's Table where those who have held high command over vessels of every shape and era can meet, relax, and share a friendly drink or two with others of their profession. A bar where the first round of drinks is always paid for with a story . . . Captains Christopher Pike of the original Enterprise, his successors James T. Kirk and Hikaru Sulu, Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise-D, Benjamin Sisko of the space station Deep Space Nine, Kathryn Janeway of the Starship Voyager and Mackenzie Calhoun of New Frontier's USS Excalibur each have their personal tales to tell . . .
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
ISBN: 9780671040529
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There's a bar called The Captain's Table where those who have held high command over vessels of every shape and era can meet, relax, and share a friendly drink or two with others of their profession. A bar where the first round of drinks is always paid for with a story . . . Captains Christopher Pike of the original Enterprise, his successors James T. Kirk and Hikaru Sulu, Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise-D, Benjamin Sisko of the space station Deep Space Nine, Kathryn Janeway of the Starship Voyager and Mackenzie Calhoun of New Frontier's USS Excalibur each have their personal tales to tell . . .
Where the Sea Meets the Sky
Author: Jerry Oltion
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780780792616
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Captain Calhoun talks openly about the most traumatic event in his life--and how it has influenced his style of command.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780780792616
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Captain Calhoun talks openly about the most traumatic event in his life--and how it has influenced his style of command.
The Captain's Table
Author: Richard Gordon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Captain of a tramp steamer, promoted to the bridge of a passenger liner, is involved in hilarious difficulties with passengers and an unpredictable group of officers.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Captain of a tramp steamer, promoted to the bridge of a passenger liner, is involved in hilarious difficulties with passengers and an unpredictable group of officers.
The King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions for the Government of His Majesty's Naval Service
Author: Great Britain. Admiralty
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Naval law
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Naval law
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
The Toilers of the Sea
Author: Victor Hugo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Scribner's Magazine
Author: Edward Livermore Burlingame
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description