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“A poignant coming-of-age story and an enchanting primer on the life aquatic . The Highest Tide is as crisp and clean as a cool dip into the water, and just about as refreshing.— Entertainment Weekly One moonlit night, thirteen-year-old Miles O’Malley sneaks out of his house and goes exploring on the tidal flats of Puget Sound. When he discovers a rare giant squid, he instantly becomes a local phenomenon... (more)

Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems

Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems

by Richard LaMotte

Pure Sea Glass is an incredible reference for any coastal enthusiast. More than 200 elegant images by photographer Celia Pearson present some of the best sea glass ever collected, along with samples of the classical glassware that is often its source. Author Richard LaMotte provides tremendous detail on all aspects of identifying sea glass, its historical significance, ways to assess rarity, and the most... (more)

Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Paperback Health Communications))

Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul (Paperback Health Communications))

by Jack Canfield

All of us, at one time or another, find ourselves inexplicably drawn to the sea. For some, it's a place for reflection or romance. For others, it's the thrill of watching surf crash against a sandy white beach or studying the kaleidoscope of life among a tropical coral reef. This ability of the ocean to change our lives, to inspire us and to fascinate us is what led us to create Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's... (more)

Necks Out for Adventure: The True Story of Edwin Wiggleskin

Necks Out for Adventure: The True Story of Edwin Wiggleskin

by Timothy B. Ering

What if a tiny wiggleskin dared to leave his shell and stick his neck out? A warm, whimsical tale from the illustrator of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX. For as long as anyone could remember, the wiggleskins have lived by a simple rule: Necks out to eat, and necks in to hide. But then comes the dreadful day when all the wiggleskins are ripped from their holes and taken away — all but a brave little wiggleskin named... (more)

Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean's Energy

Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean's Energy

by Sandra Kynes

Invoke the Power of the Sea and Transform Your Life Purifying, mesmerizing, and transformative—the sea has long been celebrated for its beauty and mysterious power. By connecting to the ocean's energies, you can deepen your experience of the natural world and enrich your life. Whether you live near or far from the coast, Sea Magic takes you on a unique voyage of spiritual rejuvenation. Explore various types... (more)

Usborne Spotter's Guides: Shells (Spotters Guides)

Usborne Spotter's Guides: Shells (Spotters Guides)

by G. D. Saunders

Each title in the "Spotter's Sticker Books" series introduces a different aspect of the natural world, helping readers identify a variety of species. Containing between 50 and 100 colour stickers in each book, they should also make useful spotting guides for nature trail enthusiasts.

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Ocean

by Robert Dinwiddie, Philip Eales, Sue Scott, Michael Scott, Kim Bryan, David Burnie, Frances Dipper, Richard Beatty

As the site where life first formed on Earth, a key element of the climate, and a continuing but fragile resource, oceans are of vital importance to our planet. From the geological and physical processes that affect the ocean floor to the key habitat zones, flora, and fauna, this is the definitive reference to the world's oceans for the entire family. Includes an introduction by Fabien Cousteau. Includes the... (more)

How to Read a North Carolina Beach: Bubble Holes, Barking Sands, and Rippled Runnels

How to Read a North Carolina Beach: Bubble Holes, Barking Sands, and Rippled Runnels

by Orrin H. Pilkey

Take a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. What makes sea foam? What are those tiny sand volcanoes along the waterline? You'll find the answers to these questions and dozens more in this comprehensive field guide to the state's beaches, which shows visitors how to decipher the mysteries of the beach and interpret clues to an... (more)

The Art of Shelling : A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Beach Collectibles at Shelling Locations from Florida to Maine

The Art of Shelling : A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Beach Collectibles at Shelling Locations from Florida to Maine

by Chuck Robinson

The Art of Shelling is a shell hunting guidebook. It is interesting reading for everyone who loves seashells and the seashore environment. The book explains what shells are and details specifically where and how to find them. The information is presented in an enjoyable and easy-to-read format. After learning about each location, you will feel as though you had actually been there. This completely revised third... (more)

Water Crystal Oracle

The sounds of words and their effect on water crystals is nothing less than a divine gift from nature. When water is frozen, the crystals reveal the concentrated thoughts directed toward them. Water is a medium that receives and understands even the subtlest vibrations. Water captures vibrations naturally. Even when these vibrations are in characters, or letters representing language, water shows us the energy... (more)

The Edge of the Sea

by Rachel Carson

In her luminous descriptions of intertidal life, Carson shows her remarkable ability to describe the beauties of science and the natural world.

The Shape of Love: Discovering Who We Are, Where We Came From, and Where We're Going

The Shape of Love: Discovering Who We Are, Where We Came From, and Where We're Going

by Masaru Emoto

This cutting-edge new work, by the author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Messages in Water , presents a revolutionary understanding of life and consciousness and provides answers to the most profound questions of existence. Introduced in the bestselling The Hidden Messages in Water and the hit cult film What the Bleep Do We Know?, the groundbreaking work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto... (more)

Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins

Medicine for the Earth: How to Transform Personal and Environmental Toxins

by Sandra Ingerman

From cross-cultural legends recounting shamanic cures to the biblical accounts of the parting of the Red Sea and Jesus multiplying the loaves and fishes, many spiritual traditions are rich in stories about seemingly inexplicable transformations of the natural world. The ancient healing art of transmutation, in which toxic substances are transformed into "safe" substances, is mentioned in all the world's great... (more)

Sacred Earth, Sacred Stones

by Brian Molyneaux

Combines accessible and extremely readable scholarship with imaginative design to explore humankind's spiritual relationship with the Earth and its most sacred ancient structures. This is a magnificently illustrated world survey of a broad range of ancient sites and their significance. Includes extended picture essays, with maps, photos, and artworks on 26 key sites, such as the Parthenon of ancient Athens and... (more)

Encyclopedia of American Literature of the Sea and Great Lakes

Encyclopedia of American Literature of the Sea and Great Lakes

The sea and Great Lakes have inspired American authors from colonial times to the present to produce enduring literary works. This reference is a comprehensive survey of American sea literature. The alphabetical arrangement of the volume facilitates access to facts about major literary works, authors, characters, themes, vessels, places, and ideas central to American literature of the sea and Great Lakes. While... (more)

Cumberland Island : A Treasure of Memories

Cumberland Island : A Treasure of Memories

by Larry F. Andrews

Folklore and the Sea

by Horace Palmer Beck

Fisherman, sailors, merchantmen, navies, shipwrights, pirates and smugglers - all earned their livlihood from the seas and the shores surrounding them, some honestly, some with cruel and cunning. Here are the stories, the tales, and legends which form the lore and fables of these men and women. The rugged fishermen of Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime Provinces; the privateers and merchantmen of Maine,... (more)

Coral Reef (DK 24 HOURS)

by Caroline Bingham

Following the cycle of life from the animals' point of view, this new series approaches the natural world in a completely unique way. Written in a conversational style that will draw in readers of all ages, DK 24 Hours let you get up close and personal with the natural world.

Ocean Oracle: What Seashells Reveal About Our True Nature

Ocean Oracle: What Seashells Reveal About Our True Nature

by Michelle Hanson

Ocean Oracle presents a unique system of seashell divination, beautifully presented in a boxed set. Combining the ancient art of tarot-style divination with the fascination that seashells have long held for people, the book presents complete information on the shells' meanings, and explains how to use the cards to access inner knowledge and discover opportunities for personal growth and change. Ocean Oracle comes... (more)

When Oracles Speak

by Dianne Skafte

Dreams, the sudden animal or bird, a chance word overheard can advise, warn, or point the way. This informed and spellbinding history of divination is also a hands-on guide for awakening our own powers of perception.

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The Highest Tide

by Jim Lynch