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Space Piracy is a forward-thinking resource that considers, analyzes, and provides solutions to the influence of the ignoble side of humanity in the realm of outer space, where potential for crime, corruption, piracy, and war increases as the exploitation of space as a commercial resource continues to develop. This book blends the authors' knowledge with that of subject matter experts to deliver a holistic understanding of criminality in space and help listeners broaden their horizons beyond their own area of specialization.

Dive into the alluring world of piracy with the Romance of Piracy, a volume from the Library of Romance series. This series integrates the enchanting aspects of scientific facts from various fields such as biology, chemistry, history, and politics. This particular volume takes you on a historical journey from the time of the Vikings, sailing through the ages and geography, to the waters of China around 1914. Discover the captivating facts and tales of piracy that have been woven throughout history.

Lighthouses are striking totems of our relationship to the sea. For many, they encapsulate a romantic vision of solitary homes amongst the waves, but their original purpose is much more utilitarian than that. Still today we depend upon their guiding lights for the safe passage of ships. Nowhere is this truer than in the rock lighthouses of Great Britain and Ireland, a ring of 19 towers built between 1811-1905, so called because they were constructed on desolate rock formations in the middle of the sea, and made of granite to withstand the power of its waves.