Dr. Richard Larson and his wife Llyn had two dreams: One, climb Mount Everest together. That dream is crushed when Llyn is lost in a climbing accident in Alaska, and affable Dr Larson descends into an alcoholic haze. The second dream and her last request - "find our MIA son" - is put on hold while Richard battles personal demons and pursues the possibility of a fresh relationship. When a terrorist's bomb takes the life of his new love, he retreats from dreams altogether. Discovering his deceased wife's journal contains clues to the possible whereabouts of his lost son, Richard determines to find him - once again his life reclaims purpose. In Singapore he meets a mysterious woman who captures his heart. Her revelations, however, bring disbelief, confusion, and more questions. Then inexplicably, she vanishes. The journal clues lead him to the tropical isle of Thailand where VietNam/American expatriates have traditionally retreated for healing. One the Eden-like island of Raya he experiences an unspoken faculty contained within his own psyche. In a remote Buddhist temple high in the Himalayas he finds a son about to be ordained as a priest - and more. Near the summit of the mighty Mount Everest a father discovers an unexpected resolution.

On an extended deployment during this special occasion, a sailor has decided to tell a little story of his life. A bond that made him successful throughout his childhood is now linking him to a very beautiful girl that he met in high school. The undying crush that he has for her keeps on growing stronger every day and he wants it to be revealed for he sees no future without her. He also wants to send out lovely messages tending to shape lives all over the world without forgetting the brave men and women overseas defending freedom. To make this Valentine's Day more special he has made a wish. He is wishing that there would be no more break ups, no more broken hearts, no more fights between couples, no more divorces for the sake of our children. He wants true love to reign forever, stop using each other for any reasons, cease hurting one another. He hopes everybody will have nothing but happiness in their relationships, more importantly he is dreaming to see his parents reunited for they have been separated more than a decade. Poems of all sorts such as "Tribute to Women, '' "True Gentleman''. French, Spanish, Creole poems thoroughly translated in English this book is one of a kind. Furthermore, song and letters, this book is a galley of art. Jackson Jean in "A Sailor's Valentines Wish."

This "book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary"--Amazon.com.

Avid collector Fondas shares his expertise on the history, making and collecting of sailors' valentines--octagonal wooden boxes made of Spanish cedar or mahogany. They contain intricate, stunning mosaics made primarily of colorful shells and often incorporate sentimental messages. 60 color photos.

Maps of each Caribbean island and the Caribbean area accompany travel tips and a brief history of the islands