Nonetheless, Van Noort sailed through the Magellan Strait, and captured a number of ships (Spanish and otherwise) along the Pacific coast of South America. He lost two ships on the way due to a storm, including his largest ship, the Hendrick Frederick, which was wrecked on Ternate in the ...
On December 7, 1941, Hawai'i was hit by one of the most unexpected military assaults in modern warfare. More than 300 Japanese fighter planes and dive bombers attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, killing 2,400 people and plunging the United States into World War II. After the...
He moved to New York City and had become successful enough to become a merchant investing in ships engaging in trade with the West Indies. Birthplace: Massachusetts 19 Isaac Hempstead-Wright 04/09/1999 3 British actor Isaac Hempstead-Wright excelled at playing boys with an otherworldly air, ...
Dirk Pitt, death-defying adventurer and deep-sea expert, is put to the ultimate test as he plunges into the perilous waters of the Pacific Vortex—a fog-shrouded area where dozens of ships have vanished without a trace. The latest victim is the awesome supersub Starbuck, bearing America’s...
Did you know that some female fish can change their gender over time? This intriguing trait is one of many extraordinary abilities of your aquatic friend. Yet, when choosing a name for these unique creatures, many pet owners are lost at sea. ...
It's no coincidence because the hotel was commissioned by the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI. Mosaics, shells, silk, gold, and mother-of-pearl accents are peppered throughout the riad. Private rooftop terraces may not surprise you, but the complex tunnels underneath the hotel for added ...
* River of Ashes, Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor, Vesuvian Books * Seen, Julie G. Delegal * Sheriff of Starr County, David A. Bowles, Plum Creek Press * Ships in the Desert, Jeff Fearnside, Santa Fe Writers Project * Silence to Strength, various, Kegedonce Press * Spirit Sight, Ross...
Now in her Second Year at Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout Chen strives to reclaim her place as a champion of wu liu, the sport of martial arts figure skating. But, with the new year comes new competition, and Peasprout’s dreams are thwarted by an impressive transfer...
War movies have always been inspired by the real-time wars. The sentiments and the emotions of the soldiers and their families shown in these movies are heart-warming. Some Oscar winning movies likePearl Harbor, The Longest Day, Inglourious Basterds,etc., belong to this genre. ...
Moraine Lake Lodge offered us a feeling of immersion being so close to the lake and trails (canoeing on the lake was our favorite experience overall). We also felt the lodge was very private at the end of the day when most day travelers had left. It was the right balance of rustic ...