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A saga retelling of the fable of the Ancient Mariner/Flying Dutchman. Set in the mid-17th century we follow the exploits of Philip Vanderdecken, the son of the captain of the Flying Dutchman, as he attempts redeem his father's reputation, rescuing him from a life of eternal suffering. Philip is employed by the Dutch East India Company and sets sail on a series of adventures that include sea battles, shipwrecks, and encounters with the supernatural. (Summary by Andy Sames)

Afterword by Professor Stephen Hawking The historic race that reawakened the promise of manned spaceflight Alone in a spartan black cockpit, test pilot Mike Melvill rocketed toward space. He had eighty seconds to exceed the speed of sound and begin the climb to a target no civilian pilot had...

Captain Guyan March had spent his entire professional career aboard Windjammer Barefoot Cruises’ fleet of extravagant tall ships that carry passengers on weeklong fantasy cruises spiced with rum and sun. When he agreed to command the Fantome, Windjammer’s marquee ship, a beautiful 282-foot schooner that “sailed like a pig” in the Gulf of Honduras, he knew that a storm would leave him little space to run. In the southern reaches of the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Mitch whirled to life like a nebula and became Captain March’s worst nightmare.

A "pacy, smartly reported" (Financial Times) account of the historic quest to rekindle the human exploration and colonization of space led by two rival billionaires The Space Barons is the story of a group of billionaire entrepreneurs who are pouring their fortunes into the epic resurrection of...

The ship.energy podcast allows subscribers to engage first-hand with the many discussions that are happening and evolving around shipping’s energy transition. We talk regularly to maritime thought leaders, technology experts, policymakers and finance providers as shipping embarks on its huge learning curve towards decarbonisation. Expect some tough talking, intelligent thinking, as well as some questions – nobody has all the answers! Join the discussion today by following ship.energy on LinkedIn, Facebook or X.

Dive into three captivating tales from Murray Leinster, originally published by Galaxy Magazine as one novel, The Last Spaceship. In The Disciplinary Circuit, a society under constant surveillance ensures that thoughts remain pure and aligned with the councils vision for the greater good. Are you a good citizen? In The Manless Worlds, a sinister empire targets men across the galaxy, using death rays to solidify their control while leaving women to occupy the conquered planets. Can the courageous crew of the Starshine thwart their plans at planet Ades and restore balance? Lastly, in The ...

Private space flight has long been a science fiction dream. Today it is on the verge of realisation. Major entrepreneurs such as the founders of Virgin, Microsoft and Amazon are investing in a new generation of lightweight, efficient spacecraft; start-up companies specialising in space tourism and spaceport development are burgeoning; and NASA and the American aviation authorities are altering decades-old legislation to make private space adventure possible.

Hosted by the co-chairs of the IMarEST's Ship Energy and Environment Special Interest Group, this series brings bitesize expert insights on all things related to ship propulsion, emissions, and sustainable energy. Join Maurice O'Donoghue and Gillian Reynolds for a series of short but technical perspectives direct from industry specialists, providing a detailed look at leading topics in the marine sector.

September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres. Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until...

The development of sailing ships through their role in the exploration of the planet and their exploitation of the great trades that made the modern world, The series includes information on how a sailing ship works, its strengths and weaknesses, and how they made their way around the world. It traces their development from the fragile caravels that first made their way down the coast of Africa, to the world-circling clippers of the gold rush era and the mighty windjammers of the nitrate trade. The narrative examines how they revealed the East to Europe and how big the world actually was and ...

Weaving together memoir and cutting-edge science, Mothership is not just a queer coming-of-age story. It's a deeply researched account of how coral reefs and a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca helped Greg heal from complex PTSD—a disorder of trust, which makes the very act of bonding with someone else panic-inducing. From the tide pools in Florida where he grew up, to Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago and the Amazon rainforest, this is his search for wholeness when talk therapy and pharmaceuticals did little to help.

Freeman Dyson is a world-renowned astrophysicist who dreams of exploring the heavens and has designed a spaceship to take him there. His son, George, a brilliant high-school dropout, lives in a tree house and is designing a giant kayak to explore the icy coastal wilderness of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.  

Brian Clegg's acclaimed popular science book Inflight Science explored the science experienced on a plane flight. Interstellar Tours takes that concept and goes large. It takes the listener on a tour of our galaxy on the starship Endurance.

An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water ‘Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.’ Roddy Doyle ‘Remarkable. Lively … Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.’ Times Literary Supplement The Turning Tide is a hymn to a sea passage of...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE OCKHAM NZ BOOK AWARD BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF NONFICTION** An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New Zealand's fish and shellfish, weaving...

“Ship” (v): 1. To have a strong interest in the romantic relationship of characters from fictional stories. 2. The desire for two or more fictional characters to become a romantic couple.“Ship” (n): 1. a vessel larger than a boat for transporting people or goods by sea. But really… We all know Hollywood doesn’t always portray love realistically; however, we still have our favorite tv show and movie couples that make us feel a sense of connection, hope, admiration, or just utter annoyance. Join your host Dr. Eric Goodcase as he talks with scholars to analyze, scrutinize, and ...

Welcome to Operation Starship Infinity. The year is 3856 and we left our planet New New Earth to find a new habitable planet, to hide from the evil intergalactic terrorist corporation that's trying to take over the universe. This corporation is called KBC Corp. The ship is owned by Lucious who owns Quantum Corp. We are headed on a journey that our Master Navigator, Aquamarine has calculated that it is going to take the ship 175 years to get to the next inhabitable planet carrying 1,200 passengers. However, an electromagnetic force field has hit the ship, the navigation system is down and ...