Author: Allen Swenson
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483477347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
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In a modern world, pirates are still wreaking havoc while working closely with terrorists as well as narco and human traffickers. Captain Thor Henrikssen, known to his crew as Cap T, is an esteemed leader who must deal with the shady characters patrolling the seas. As Cap T prepares to launch his new charter yacht, Ocean's Tempest, into the heart of a quadruple threat on the high seas, he soon realizes that he and his crew are seemingly not destined to slip quietly into the idyllic life of traveling the Caribbean. Soon they are besieged by terrorists and waterborne criminals that include Ustan Bantor, a vengeful Chechen radical. Now only time will tell if Cap T and his polished crew of warriors will win their battle to protect their guests and other seafarers from a ruthless killer determined to carry out his evil mission. In this riveting thriller, a seasoned yacht captain and his crew become embroiled in a ferocious skirmish with the shady characters lurking the high seas.
Author: Nigel Cawthorne
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1782195777
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Over the past few years, piracy has once again the scourge of the high seas. Throughout 2008, close to 90 ships were seized in the Gulf of Aden alone and, in many cases, the pirates were paid million-dollar ransoms to release them. What is the reason for this modern-day phenomenon and just who are the men behind it?What started as a patrol to combat commercial plundering of Somali fish stocks has now grown into a highly organised and lucrative business. In a war-torn country, the pirates have brought hope and entire villages depend on the wealth that they bring in - they have even been likened to Robin Hood. But these modern-day buccaneers should not be romanticised - their attacks are becoming more violent and they are increasingly in possession of automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades.In this fascinating book, Nigel Cawthorne examines how a phenomenon thought to be consigned to history is once again a worldwide problem: piracy is rife in the South China Sea and has returned to the Caribbean and South America. The author also looks at attacks that have taken place in the Malacca Straits and the fate of the couple making a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world by yacht. Plus, he questions how the international community and its peace-keeping forces can try to bring stability and security back to the oceans of the world.
Author: Daniel Sekulich
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN: 9780312375829
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Pirates. To many, the word conjures up images of swashbucklers in the eighteenth century. The very idea that pirates might still ply the seas today seems preposterous and far-fetched. But pirates most definitely still exist. And as Terror On the Seas shows, their violent activities on the other side of the glove can have wide-reaching effects— whether on our economy or the war on terror. Daniel Sekulich takes readers on an eye-opening voyage into the world of high seas piracy, a multinational, multibillion-dollar enterprise controlled by organized crime syndicates and local warlords. Sekulich sails through some of the most dangerous waters on the planet to chronicle this threat to national and international security. He meets with victims of attacks, those fighting the perils, and even pirates themselves. Terror on the Seas tells an explosive story of modern piracy, one that’s costing over $25 billion a year to battle and that poses the risks of environmental disaster, economic chaos, and holy war.
Author: John S. Burnett
Publisher: Plume
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
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"While sailing alone one night in the shipping lanes across one of the busiest waterways in the world, journalist and professional seaman John Burnett was attacked by pirates."--Cover.
Author: Rob Kidd
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781599615233
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
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Teenage stowaway Jack Sparrow and his band of hoodlums are on a mission to find the legendary Sword of Cortâes which will grant them unimaginable power, but first they have to survive the power of the sea, vicious pirates, and ancient curses.
Author: John S. Burnett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780452284135
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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A journalist and professional seaman paints a chilling portrait of the new piracy, a nefarious and deadly brand of crime plaguing the high seas.
Author: John M. Dunn
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1420507966
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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The BBC reports that modern day pirates are organized gangs that take people prisoner, steal money, and pilfer expensive goods. Since 1992, approximately 3,583 pirate attacks have taken place, and 340 crew or passengers have been killed. The most dangerous areas for modern piracy are the Malacca Straits, the coast of Somalia, the South China Sea, the coast of Iraq, and the Niger Delta. This book provides thorough and balanced information on modern-day piracy. Its visually appealing presentation and compelling examples provide ample context about the effects and frequency of piracy in the modern era.
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Languages : en
Pages : 744
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Author: Debra A. Miller
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0737768487
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
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What factors motivate modern day pirates? Are pirates the same as terrorists? Should international navies or local fleets handle pirates? Does aid help prevent piracy, or does it have no effect? This anthology explores the ongoing problem of modern-day piracy. Rising in prevalence at the turn of the 21st century, pirates attacked commercial ships in Southeast Asia and off the coast of Somalia. Readers will learn about the complexities of nautical law, the conflicts on land that engender piracy at sea, and how governments are dealing with forces unaligned to any nation.
Author: R. G. Roberts
Publisher: War of the Submarine
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Modern-Day Piracy Moves Under the High Seas A band of modern-day pirates station-hops across the Indian Ocean in an old Russian submarine. Each attack bolder and more costly than the last, these pirates leave behind a trail of broken bodies, businesses, and stolen submarines at every undersea station they visit--and it's up to Lieutenant Commander Alex Coleman and attack submarine USS Kansas to stop them. Teaming up with his old college roommate and not-so-gentle giant, marine lieutenant colonel Paul Swanson, Alex sets out to hunt the pirates. But these outlaws aren't in rundown little skiffs that are easy to track and find. They've got a genuine warship and the will to turn weapons against innocent civilians and undersea stations, and more importantly, they're good at stealth. With time running out, Alex convinces his friendly neighborhood U.N. representative to rent a ridiculously expensive civilian submarine, with every bell and whistle a rich guy can dream of--and many Alex can't! Cut off from Kansas' support, he and the marines play bait for the pirates. Alex isn't used to in-your-face battles. He's trained to push buttons and fire torpedoes, not for the messy and bloody stuff. His plan is for Kansas to nab the pirates before anyone can wave a gun near his nerdy face. But plans never survive contact with the enemy, and when the hunters become the hunted, can Alex learn a new type of warfare before it's too late?
