Pirate Life

Examines the history of pirating and details daily life aboard a pirate ship.

The authors of "Pirattitude" return with a book that will allow every scallywag, saucy wench, or landlubber to get in touch with his or her inner pirate.

This title focuses on a Pirate's Life! It takes a deep look into their origin, the food they ate, and the lifestyles they led. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Describes life aboard a pirate ship and provides information about famous pirates in history and literature.

Late elementary pirate-wannabes will get a kick out of counting gold doubloons and conjuring mermaids from the piano in this shimmering collection of pirate musings and amusements. Technical challenges include elementary pedaling, a variety of dynamics and tempi, legato vs. staccato playing, balancing melody and accompaniment, and hand crossings. Lyrics and scales provide contrasting imagery to help heighten artistry in performance.

Exploring a pitching career that began with a complete-game victory over Hall of Famer Don Drysdale in 1964 and ended when he could no longer control his pitches, this book details the life of Pittsburgh Pirates great, Steve Blass. This insider's view of the humorous and bizarre journey of a World Series champion pitcher turned color commentator will delight Pirates and baseball fans alike. Recounting his first years in the Major Leagues and his battle with the baffling condition that would ultimately bear his own name, Steve Blass tells the story of his life on and off the field with a poignant, dazzling wit and shares the life of a baseball player who had the prime of his career cut short.

Pirates are an enduring popular subject, depicted often in songs, stories, and Halloween costumes. Yet the truth about pirate women—who they were, why they went to sea, and what their lives were really like—is seldom a part of the conversation. In this Seven Seas history of the world's female buccaneers, A Pirate's Life for She tells the story of 16 women who through the ages who sailed alongside—and sometimes in command of—their male counterparts. These women came from all walks of life but had one thing in common: a desire for freedom. History has largely ignored these female swashbucklers, until now. Here are their stories, from ancient Norse princess Alfhild to Sayyida al-Hurra of the Barbary corsairs; from Grace O'Malley, who terrorized shipping operations around the British Isles during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I; to Cheng I Sao, who commanded a fleet of 1,400 ships off China in the early 19th century. Author Laura Sook Duncombe takes an honest look at these women, acknowledging that they are not easy heroines: they are lawbreakers. A Pirate's Life for She tells their full stories, focusing on the reasons they became pirates. It is possible to admire the courage, determination, and skills these women possessed without endorsing her actions. These are the remarkable stories of women who took control of their own destinies in a world where the odds were against them, empowering young women to reach for their own dreams.

Bookshops & Bonedust meets Our Flag Means Death in this cozy fantasy on the low seas, where lesbian pirates find out if enemies actually can become lovers! Kianthe and Reyna are on the hunt for dragon eggs to save their hometown—but it requires making a deal with Diarn Arlon, lord of the legendary Nacean River. Simply capture the river pirate Serina, who’s been plaguing Arlon's supply chains, and bring her in for justice. Easy peasy. Begrudgingly, the couple joins forces with Bobbie, one of Arlon’s constables determined to capture the pirate. Except Bobbie and Serina have a more complicated history than anyone realized, and it might jeopardize everything. While Kianthe and Reyna watch this relation-shipwreck from afar, it quickly becomes apparent that these disaster lesbians need all the help they can get. Luckily, matchmaking is Reyna’s favorite pastime. The dragon eggs may have to wait. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Minjy the Robot – A Pirate's Life is a fiction e-book for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12. It is the third e-book in the series. The first two titles are Minjy the Robot, and Minjy the Robot Returns. This story unfolds in beautiful Port Marcia, which is a small town nestled in a tropical paradise. Minjy's new surroundings are very different from anywhere she's been before. Her arrival there is by chance and thanks to a delightful festival that is filled with excitement. A variety of people and places provide a unique backdrop for her fun adventure. Minjy always seems to find herself in the most interesting situations! Minjy is put to the test in someone's time of need. Her encounters with both old and new characters reveal just how much Minjy has learned and matured. As in the previous two e-books, Minjy the Robot – A Pirate's Life maintains the theme that goodness prevails. Minjy's thoughts, actions and words will inspire readers to be kind, compassionate, and helpful to others. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow Minjy's adventures in the fourth e-book, Minjy the Robot in Glitter City; and the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!