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1) Fast & loose
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In the latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington s newest foe has a short fuse . . . and it s just been lit. Stone Barrington is enjoying a boating excursion off the Maine coast when a chance encounter leaves him somewhat the worse for wear. Always able to find the silver lining in even the unhappiest circumstances, Stone is pleased to discover that the authors of his misfortune are, in fact, members...
2) Wrecker
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"When fifteen-year-old Valdez Jones VIII, a.k.a. Wrecker, unwittingly becomes entangled with a group of smugglers and grave robbers, he must deep dive into their shady dealings in order to escape their twisted net."--
3) Boat
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A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners.
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High-spirited and passionate-at once a useful guide and a record of an extended love affair with small boats-Away All Boats is a blending of sparkling water lands and vivid memories.
Author of Striper and Fishing Came First, John N. Cole takes readers from the dangers of haul-seining for striped bass that challenge a wooden dory's limits in the surf to the excitement of searching the flats of the Florida Keys for tarpon and other game fish aboard...
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A charming story of family and a day on the water Out on Blue Lake with his parents Old Goat and Turkey, Small Pig is ready for an adventure. "I'm Captain Commander!" Small Pig said. "Aye aye, Captain Small Pig!" yawned Old Goat. "You are in charge of this boat!" But Small Pig soon tires of rowing and falls asleep. Before they know it, the boat is drifting across the lake, and grumpy Turkey is in for a soaking! Martin Waddell's quirky tale, coupled...
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"In the years since her twin brother's drowning, Madison has struggled to put it behind her. Despite the support of her close-knit family and her gratifying job as a veterinarian in their riverside town, the loss still haunts her. To find closure, Madison sets out to fulfill his dream of winning the town's annual regatta. But first she has to learn to sail, and fast. She'll even work with the infamous Beckett to reach her goal. Can their romance survive...
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Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), published in 1889, is a humorous account by English writer Jerome K. Jerome of a two-week boating holiday on the Thames from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford and back to Kingston. The book was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with accounts of local history along the route, but the humorous elements took over to the point where the serious and somewhat sentimental passages seem a distraction...
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Any artist who loves the beauty of nature and is drawn by the majesty of the sea will want to try sketching boats and nautical scenes. American painter Yngve Edward Soderberg, who spent much of his career mastering this art on the Mystic coast of Connecticut, was known for his breathtaking maritime art. In this concise guide, he makes it look easy with step-by-step instructions perfect for novices and anyone wanting to brush up on his drawing skills....
15) Stuart sets sail
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HarperCollins
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2001.
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English
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When Stuart Little and his family go for a picnic at a lake, he has several adventures as he tries to sail across the lake on George's sailboat.
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"Veteran sailor and writer Doug Logan sets down a rare commonsense approach to boating and boat ownership, with an accumulation of observations and advice from a lifetime around a wide variety of boats. Many readers of sailing magazines and major boating websites will already be familiar with his warm and humorous writing style. BoatSense is a collection of some of his best on-the-water wisdom, anecdotes, and practical advice, seasoned with reverence...
17) Tooner Schooner
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Comedy of three women who make a motel out of five old busses, act as crew of ex-tuna schooner, and aid the captain in his love affair.
18) Big boats
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"Simple text and photographs describe big boats"--Provided by publisher.
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"Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are spending the summer on a houseboat! Throughout the journey, the children have the feeling they're being watched-- and they are. Someone wants something on their boat, and he'll stop at nothing to get it. Can the Boxcar Children figure it out what it is before it's too late?"--P. [4] of cover.
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