Windjammers and sea tramps is a historical account exploring the world of sailors and the development of seamanship within the mercantile marine, focusing on lived experiences at sea and the transformation of maritime work across generations It portrays the dual nature of seafaring life, blending hardship, danger, discipline, and moments of adventure, while also revealing the cultural beliefs and superstitions that shaped sailor behaviour The narrative draws on maritime experience and historical observation to illustrate how conditions aboard ships evolved alongside trade and naval expansion It highlights the contrast between romantic perceptions of ocean voyages and the often harsh reality faced by working sailors Through reflective commentary, it examines shifts in attitudes toward seafarers, their treatment, and their social standing The work emphasizes maritime history, seafaring life, merchant navy, nautical culture, and sailor traditions as central elements shaping the identity of those who worked at sea and the broader maritime world and its lasting influence on trade and cultural understanding.
The third title in this unique series by global bestseller and science educator Lucy Hawking about a former princess desperate to find out about the world around her - and what she can do to help it.
Walk in the footsteps of William the Conqueror with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long, who expertly unearths the captivating history, culture and legacy of the Norman era.
A colourful and comedic look at how sound works and its impact on all of us - from bat squeaks to Beethoven - written by best-selling author, composer, violinist, teacher and broadcaster, Richard Mainwaring!
This heartwarming graphic novel - informed by expert advice - shows children how to maximise all the good things the internet can offer, while staying safe, kind and confident online.
Handy-Nutzung von Kindern: Wenn Sie weniger Streit, mehr Sicherheit und klare Regeln wollen, dann lesen Sie weiterIhr Kind will "e;nur kurz"e; ans Handy und plotzlich sind 45 Minuten weg, die Hausaufgaben eskalieren, der Ton wird scharfer, und Sie fragen sich: Bin ich zu streng oder zu locker?
Wat hebben de 19e-eeuwse Engelse wiskundige Ada Lovelace, de new-age modeontwerpster Anouk Wipprecht en de huidige digitale minister van Taiwan Audrey Tang met elkaar gemeen?
Young investigators will discover what happened to their favorite playground equipment in the text, El caso del parque infantil (The Jungle Park Case).
A big prank becomes a big yikes in this second book in the New Norm middle grade series about surviving the cringe and chaos of middle school both online and IRL.
