A shipwreck is a time capsule. When a maritime archaeologist picks up an item from the seabed, it is a direct connection with history. The last time the object was touched was sometimes centuries before; now, it’s starting a new life. The millions of vessels that lie under the sea tell the human history of the world. Mensun Bound is the renowned marine archaeologist who was the Director of Exploration on the team that discovered Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance. With journalist Mark Frary, here Bound uses the many treasures he has discovered, from Nazi eagles to cannonballs, to write a maritime history of the world from 3000 BCE. Interwoven throughout with beautiful photographs, Wonders in the Deep is a riveting story of human ambition, defeat and ingenuity.

In this collection of bucket list travel experiences, veteran globetrotters take the reader on adventures across seven continents, bringing history, nature and iconic world cities to life. What's on your travel bucket list? Touring ancient marvels like the Colosseum or the Great Wall of China? Perhaps standing before stunning natural wonders like Igauzu Falls or Ayers Rock? Or maybe it's the mystique of sacred sites like Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu that captures your imagination? Find out who built Stonehenge, step inside the world's most extraordinary resorts, and live vicariously through thrills such as swimming with sharks in South Africa and bungee jumping in New Zealand. Featuring more than 80 of the globe's most mind-boggling destinations, this ultimate travel wish list informs, inspires, surprises and whisks readers off on an epic world journey they'll never forget.

“Run!” Said Gramma, then disappeared. River can’t find her; she hadn’t heard from her in three days. Not unusual for Grams to come and go, but it is unusual for her not to call. Every minute sees crazy new technology in Rake—nothing new in an old pattern. But something extraordinary, definitely out of the ordinary, was happening, and it involved Gram. The last thing Gramma said was, Go, go now. Forced to flee without understanding why River does what her Gramma tells her. She runs. On a faraway planet, in a different dimension, Water lost her grandmother too. In Izaria, an earth-like planet of mind speakers and readers, her grandmother’s presence is no longer with her; not in mind, not in their home. The daily mind chatter with Gran is gone. She hears only silence. And now, she must flee. “Go find yourself,” their grandma told each of them right before she disappeared. Neither knew they were lost. The girls are alone and confused. But trusting their grandmother, they run. Secrets are coming out. Everything is about to change, and the adventure is on.

WONDER NO MORE—GET ALL THE FACTS ON DC COMICS’ FOREMOST SUPER HEROINE! She’s as beautiful as Aphrodite and as wise as Athena, stronger then Hercules and swifter than Hermes. Blessed at birth by the gods themselves, Princess Diana left an idyllic island paradise ruled by wise and brave women to bring the peace, love, and nobility of the Amazons to the tumultuous world of humankind. In January 1942, Wonder Woman took the world of comics—and its pantheon of superpowered males—by storm. Wielding her impervious silver bracelets and golden Lasso of Truth, she’s battled forces of evil from the Axis powers to a slew of super-villains worldwide, teamed up with the likes of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and the Flash, and become a high-flying feminist icon and pop-culture superstar. Now, for the first time in more than thirty years, here’s a definitive A-to-Z volume that draws together all the knowledge about the star-spangled, action-packed history of Wonder Woman. In more than 400 fact-packed pages you’ll find • the complete story of Wonder Woman’s origins, as imagined and reinterpreted by generations of comics writers—including her groundbreaking creator, William Moulton Marston • biographies of every major character in Wonder Woman’s universe, including her mother, Hippolyta; sister, Donna Troy; and mortal ally Steve Trevor—as well as such classic foes as Ares, Cheetah, Hades, and the members of Villainy Inc. • classic black-and-white comic book artwork throughout • two sixteen-page full-color artwork inserts—plus a dazzling original cover illustration by fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes Written by veteran Wonder Woman artist and writer Phil Jimenez and comics historian John Wells, The Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia is the ultimate archive, proving that die-hard devotees of the gorgeous go-to goddess don’t have to visit Paradise Island for a taste of heaven on earth. From the Trade Paperback edition.

[BookStrand Sci-Fi Romance, interracial] Jordanne enlists the aid of handsome Delph hunter, Wesley Cofferdrake, to piece together her predecessor's mysterious death. However, as Jordanne battles her feelings and sexual attraction to Wesley, hysteria, disease, and an obstinate crew wreak havoc on the ship and make finding the murderer even more difficult. As she barely maintains command of her ship, Wesley's touch urges her to melt into his arms forever. While hiding his true identity from her, Wesley falls more deeply in love with Jordanne. Soon, refugees from Wasteland Earth are brought on board, and the mayhem and danger escalates. With the safety of three worlds hanging by a thread, Wesley must protect the woman he loves long enough to reveal her true destiny and seal their love. Upon volatile seas and with their lives in the balance, they discover love, passion and an unexpected killer. Note: This book was previously published by another publisher under a different title. ** A Bookstrand Mainstream Romance

The Romans succeeded in less than fifty-three years in subjecting almost the whole inhabited world of their rule. This book tells the story of the rise of Rome from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Roman Empire by Augustus and its consolidation in the first two centuries AD. It also discusses some aspects of the later Empire and its influence on western civilizations, not least through the adoption of Christianity. Chapters dealing with social and political history are interspersed with chapters on literature, philosophy, and the arts: the conquests of Rome; Roman Emperors; Plautus, Terence, Virgil and Roman literature; Roman historians such as Tacitus and Livy; Stoicism and Scepticism; and Roman art and architecture are among the topics dealt with. The historical framework of the book is reinforced by maps and chronological charts; there are bibliographies and a full index; and the book is profusely and aptly illustrated with colour and black-and-white illustrations.