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Fortælleren i denne korte roman ser tilbage på en gang hun rejste med kystbåden fra det nordvestligste Island til Reykjavik. Her kommer hun til at dele kahyt med en ældre, gift kvinde, Salome eller Sala, som i brudstykker afdækker sit livs historie – om alt det, der har fyldt mest i tilværelsen: børnene, kærligheden, synden, arbejdet, det daglige slid for at overleve i en barsk natur. Alt sammen berettes det frem i en intens, intim atmosfære skabt under samtalens tillid. I hjemlandet er Í sama klefa (1981) det af Jakobína Sigurðardóttirs værker, der læses mest og optrykkes oftest. Den islandske titel kan både betyde ”i samme kahyt” og ”i samme celle” – med den danske titel betones både romanens konkrete ramme og dens almene kvindehistoriske dimension.

THE ELECTRIFYING NEW ADVENTURE OF THE NUMA CREW, FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLERA terrifying discovery. A cutting-edge weapon. A life-or-death showdown in the skies . . . A distress call from a nearby freighter in the Caribbean brings a NUMA training mission to an abrupt halt. Leaping into action, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala locate the damaged vessel, where they make an eerie discovery. The captain lies face down and clutched beneath him - an empty shotgun. When Kurt and Joe search for clues, the situation grows stranger - and more dangerous. Lying hidden in wait are the rest of the crew: paranoid, disoriented and ready to fight. Could a mind-altering sickness have struck down an entire ship? Or is something much more sinister going on? Following the crew's tale of mysterious lights leads Kurt and Joe to a cadre of Cuban mercenaries, and when they learn of their plan to use magnificent modern airships to hijack a nuclear submarine, this impromptu mission moves from the seas to the skies. Faced with an irrepressible enemy and a new arena of fighting, stopping this plot could be the NUMA crew's toughest task yet... Praise for Clive Cussler: The Adventure King - Sunday Express Cussler is hard to beat - Daily Mail Just about the best in the business - New York Post

“Politimanden rejste sig, tog ladegreb på sin automatpistol og gik hen og pegede på Leif med pistolen. Jeg fik gåsehud over hele kroppen og smagte blod og metal i munden, men jeg for-holdt mig helt roligt. Politimanden sagde noget på arabisk og pegede på den øl, Leif lige havde fået. Leif skubbede øllen hen til ham, og han gik tilbage til sit hjørne. Leif betalte, og vi gik de sidste 100 meter tilbage til skibet. Vi kunne høre, at både bartender og politimand var ved at kløjes af grin.”Ib Rasmussen var kun 15 år, da han forlod sit kaotiske barndomshjem i Middelfart og drog til søs. Det blev begyndelsen på en livslang kærlighed til det frie liv på havet med damer i hver havn og masser af druk og retfærdigt uddelte øretæver.

Prosaen er blevet kaldt den moderne litteraturs maskinrum, fordi den breder litteraturens virkefelt ud. Inden for nyere prosateori beskrives prosaen som verdensvendt, rummelig, operativ, genreoverskridende, virkelighedsudvidende og hybrid.Antologiens bidrag indeholder grundlæggende refleksioner over prosaen i en modernistisk kontekst og over dens forhold til lyrik og poesi. Det geografiske perspektiv i romaner og essays har særlig bevågenhed blandt bidragsyderne og kobles til en ekspanderende kontekst af opdagelsesrejser, kolonisering og globalisering og de dermed forbundne kulturmøder. I denne henseende repræsenterer bidragene et bredt udsnit af ældre og nyere, store og små litterære geografier i og uden for Europa. Prosaen spiller fint sammen med den opprioritering af sted og rum, som vi har set vokse frem inden for de senere årtiers litteratur og forskning i litteratur.Med denne antologi stiger vi ombord for at nærme os prosaens radierende felter. Der er undervejs stoppesteder i Island, Færøerne, Danmark, Norge, Sverige, Italien og Nord- og Sydamerika. Prosaen selv ser ud til at være ustoppelig.

Bogen er en fortælling om kølbådens forbandelse og smakkejollens opstandelse, en fortælling og kærligheden til naturen derude på fjorden i kringlede vige bag nor og røn. Om det klare og det enkle, samtidsaktuelle økosofiske tanker om et mere enkelt og rent liv, om ”back to basic” og ”keep it simple”, om at gøre tingene selv gennem godt håndværk. Fortællinger om lokalhistorie, om smakkefolk i limfjordssjægte, marsvinejægere i Lillebælt og egnstypiske fiskerbåde.Bogen indeholder også fortællinger om friluftsliv gennem små sejlekspeditioner rundt i indre danske farvande, samtidig gives der gode bud på fjordmad gennem liflige madopskrifter. Det lugter af tjæret hampetov i barkede næver, nyfanget fisk, dampende muslinger, engelsk græs og rådden tang. Forfatterens store kærlighed til godt håndværk og et liv med vand under kølen samt foden på eget dæk komplimenteres smukt af illustrator Rikke Ørskovs akvareller af bådene og naturen derude på fjordens blå sti.

Kærlighedens horisontSamuel og Elinor lå næsetip mod næsetip med et krølletlagen over sig. Han førte deres sammenføjede hænder op mellem deres to kroppe og kyssede hendes knoer. ”Jeg ville ønske, du ikke skulle rejse,” hviskede han.”Det ville jeg også,” svarede hun.Året er 1818: Den unge enke Elinor bor alene ved den engelske kyst. Hun har sin købmandsforretning, sin hund og sorgen over sit mistede barn. Men hun fortæller sig selv, at hun er tilfreds. Da hendes ungdomsven Samuel dukker op i byen, vågner Elinors længsel efter at leve igen og ikke bare komme gennem dagene. Spørgsmålet er bare, om en enke fra en provinsby har en chance hos en eftertragtet rigmand? Lykken kommer ikke let til Elinor, for samfundets normer er snerrendebånd. Vil fordømmelse og had knuse hendes håb? Eller har hun chancen for at få et liv fyldt med kærlighed og selvbestemmelse?Kærlighedens horisont er en roman om at følge sine drømme og at være tro mod sine egne værdier. Det er en af tre romantiske romaner, der kan læses uafhængigt, men som alle handler om kvinder fra den sydengelske kyst i starten af 1800-tallet.

Kærlighedens skibbrud”Nu var hun den Liza, hun havde været, da hun var helt ung, inden livet mærkede hende. Nu var hun den frygtløse, nysgerrige Liza, som ville smage på alt, prøve alt.”Året er 1811: Liza lever i et kærlighedsløst forhold med den rå smugler John, som har mange menneskers død på samvittigheden. Efter et skibbrud dukker håbet om en bedre fremtid op i skikkelsen af den danske læge, Anders. Liza har dog en stor hemmelighed, som hun ikke tør dele med ham. Men da hun en dag bliver overfaldet og forsvarer sig selv, bliver hun tvunget til at træffe et grusomt valg, der kan betyde, at hun mister alt.Kærlighedens skibbrud er en roman om at turde tro på kærligheden. Det er en af tre romantiske romaner, der kan læses uafhængigt, og som alle handler om kvinder fra den sydengelske kyst i starten af 1800-tallet.

Kærlighedens kyst”Tror du, soldaterne leder efter os?” spurgte Emma.”Jeg ved det ikke.” Silas strøg hende langsomt over håret. Hans stemme var træt og udtryksløs.Hun løftede hovedet: ”Silas, du må ikke give op nu.”Napoleonskrigene raser i Europa. På den engelske kyst venter Emma Hawkins på, at hendes forlovede vender hjem fra krigen. Men så bliver der vendt op og ned på hendes tilværelse. Et skæbnesvangert brev ankommer, og et dansk skib bliver opbragt. Ombord er den danske skibskok Silas. Han er noget helt særligt, og meget mod Emmas vilje bliver hun hvirvlet ind i danskerens skæbne. Om hun hjælper ham eller ej kan betyde alt. For Silas opholder sig i fjendeland, og Emmas landsmænd vil af med danskeren.Kærlighedens kyst handler om at have modet til at starte forfra, når alt ser sort ud. Romanen er en af tre romantiske romaner, der kan læses uafhængigt, men som alle handler om kvinder på den sydengelske kyst i starten af 1800-tallet.

""Captains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks"" is a classic adventure novel by Rudyard Kipling, renowned for its vivid portrayal of life at sea and its exploration of themes such as courage, redemption, and the bonds of friendship. Set against the backdrop of the North Atlantic fishing grounds, the story follows the young protagonist, Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman who falls overboard from a transatlantic liner and is rescued by a group of fishermen. Forced to adapt to the harsh realities of life aboard a fishing schooner, Harvey learns the value of hard work, perseverance, and camaraderie as he forms deep connections with the crew, including the seasoned captain, Disko Troop, and the compassionate sailor, Manuel. Through a series of trials and adventures, Harvey undergoes a profound transformation, ultimately finding redemption and a newfound sense of purpose. With its evocative descriptions, compelling characters, and timeless themes, ""Captains Courageous"" is a stirring tale of resilience and self-discovery that continues to captivate readers of all ages.

He saves her life and become best friends. Fighting off would be pirates and government officials to keep the discovery secret. Wresling fugitives that are after what they found. Family that were dead come back to help save the ship and its contents. No one ever expected these two young people to be so hard to keep down.

Susan gets to go on a cruise around Hawaii. She takes off with her best friends. All she wants to do is relax and read a good book, but soon her wonderful vacation turns into a horrible nightmare. Mysterious events related to the ship's past begin to happen. She runs away from thieves and escapes her tormentor with the help of an on-board ghost. Will the mob boss escape with her in the airport? Will her friends be all right from his threats? If you've never been to Hawaii or taken a cruise, this is the cozy mystery for you.

T¿puna Rock is a tale of two teenage siblings raised in Canada by their M¿ori mother and Canadian father. While on vacation in Aotearoa New Zealand, their borrowed sloop is disabled in a storm with only the two teens aboard. Having lost their navigation gear, after six days adrift with no sense of direction, they beach their damaged boat on a desolate 'rock'. With no idea where they are and their boat damaged beyond repair, the teens recognize that they cannot save themselves unless they listen to the spirits of their Polynesian ancestors. Recalling knowledge shared by their M¿ori grandparents and basic science and mathematics, the protagonists reinvent enough traditional non-instrument navigation to determine where they are, design and build a boat and plot a course to sail one thousand kilometres back to Aotearoa after more than three months on their 'rock'.T¿puna Rock is written to appeal to a broad range of ages, including secondary-school students among whom engagement in science and mathematics is often declining, particularly among indigenous students. The reader becomes invested in the protagonists and their situation on a purely human level in the novel's first two chapters. In subsequent chapters the protagonists come to understand and value ancestral knowledge in the context of modern science and mathematics. In the process, the teens teach each other, and the reader.

T¿puna Rock is a tale of two teenage siblings raised in Canada by their M¿ori mother and Canadian father. While on vacation in Aotearoa New Zealand, their borrowed sloop is disabled in a storm with only the two teens aboard. Having lost their navigation gear, after six days adrift with no sense of direction, they beach their damaged boat on a desolate 'rock'. With no idea where they are and their boat damaged beyond repair, the teens recognize that they cannot save themselves unless they listen to the spirits of their Polynesian ancestors. Recalling knowledge shared by their M¿ori grandparents and basic science and mathematics, the protagonists reinvent enough traditional non-instrument navigation to determine where they are, design and build a boat and plot a course to sail one thousand kilometres back to Aotearoa after more than three months on their 'rock'.T¿puna Rock is written to appeal to a broad range of ages, including secondary-school students among whom engagement in science and mathematics is often declining, particularly among indigenous students. The reader becomes invested in the protagonists and their situation on a purely human level in the novel's first two chapters. In subsequent chapters the protagonists come to understand and value ancestral knowledge in the context of modern science and mathematics. In the process, the teens teach each other, and the reader.

Säbel wetzen, lautes Lachen,das ist, was Piraten machen!Dunkle Bärte, Augenklappe,Piraten, die sind nicht aus Pappe!Derbe Sprüche, Saufgelage,Anker werfen, keine Frage!Schätze finden, Segel setzenRastlos durch die Meere hetzen. (Dörte Müller)Na, ob unsere Piraten auch so rast- und ruhelos sind? Verraten wir an dieser Stelle natürlich noch nicht. Aber dass es mit ihnen spannende Abenteuer zu erleben gibt, dies wollen wir euch schon jetzt erzählen ...

Deadly Grand Prix racing. Daring deep dives. Double-crossing diamond thieves.When dive boat operators AJ Bailey and Reg Moore are hired to explore a newly discovered wreck on the island of Bonaire, the treacherous depths are not the only danger they face.With hidden ties leading back to a fledgling Formula One Grand Prix team from 1970, the two exhilarating timelines build to a thrilling climax with a twist leaving AJ and Reg fighting for their lives.Book fifteen in this bestselling series takes AJ and her mentor Reg out of their Cayman Islands comfort zone and plunges them into a wild adventure in another beautiful Caribbean paradise.

"Nostromo," the literary tour de force penned by Joseph Conrad, unfolds with an epic sweep, inviting readers into a mesmerizing tapestry of political machinations, moral complexities, and the irresistible allure of a silver-laden landscape. Set against the backdrop of the fictional South American nation of Costaguana, this masterpiece is an immersive exploration of the human psyche in the face of power, ambition, and the ever-shifting currents of fate.At the narrative helm is Nostromo, the enigmatic Italian expatriate whose presence looms large over the story. Like a complex symphony, Conrad orchestrates a cacophony of characters whose lives intersect and collide, revealing the intricate dance between personal desire and the relentless march of historical forces. The characters, vividly painted with Conrad's masterful strokes, become embodiments of universal human struggles, each wrestling with their own moral dilemmas in the shadow of the towering silver mine that casts both literal and metaphorical reflections on their destinies.Conrad's prose is a rich mosaic, a linguistic ballet that transports readers to the lush landscapes and bustling port cities of Costaguana. Through his meticulous craftsmanship, the narrative becomes a sensory experience, with every page resonating with the palpable heat, the scents of exotic flora, and the echo of footsteps on cobblestone streets. The silver mine itself becomes a character in this opulent drama, its veins pulsating with wealth and mirroring the multifaceted aspirations and tribulations of those who seek to possess it.As the political winds of Costaguana swirl, Conrad unfurls a narrative tapestry that captures the zeitgeist of an era marked by tumultuous change. The novel, published in 1904, remains a timeless commentary on the consequences of unchecked power, the complexities of identity, and the indomitable spirit of individuals caught in the maelstrom of historical forces.The allure of "Nostromo" lies not only in its grand themes but also in its intimate exploration of the human condition. Conrad delves into the psychological depths of his characters, peeling back layers of their personalities to reveal the intricate interplay of motivations and fears. Nostromo himself emerges as a complex and charismatic figure, embodying the contradictions and passions that define humanity.In the grand tradition of literary masterpieces, "Nostromo" beckons readers to embark on a profound journey-one that transcends the boundaries of time and space. It is a novel that invites contemplation, a narrative labyrinth that rewards those who navigate its twists and turns with a deeper understanding of the intricacies of life, power, and the perennial quest for meaning.As readers traverse the pages of "Nostromo," they find themselves immersed in a world where the stakes are high, the emotions are visceral, and the allure is irresistible. Conrad's magnum opus is not just a novel; it is an odyssey into the human soul, a captivating exploration of the inexorable forces that shape our destinies, and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.

In November 2039, marine scientist Wend Taylor heaves themself aboard a zero-emissions boat skippered by elusive nature photographer Viola Yang. Guided by instinct, ocean dreams, and a shared birthday in 1972, they barter stories for passage across the Pacific. Aljon, Viola's younger cousin, keeps a watchful eye and an innovative galley. Story by story, the trio rethink secrets, flying dreams, and how they experience their own minds.When they reach Hawai¿i and prepare to part ways, opportunity and mystery pull them closer together. Both scientific and personal discoveries take shape as they join with ex-lovers, lost friends, and found family. Wend must navigate an ever-shifting future, complicated by bioengineered microbes and a plot to silence scientists, entangled with inexplicable dreams and a calling to Be the Sea.

Monsters, men in black, conspiracies, and unknown energy fields. All a standard week of reporting for the papers of Bayfield. But stranger than the tales in print are the ones untold, in the memories of the seafaring storyteller Winslow Hoffner. When past blurs with present, and science blurs with magic, only the bravest adventurers will heed the call to discover the true nature of those fantastic creatures known as cryptids and the goals of the covert groups that hunt them...

Read along with Captain Brain Smith and learn the secrets of his success. This chronology of fish tales will touch your heart and inspire your love of sun and fun. Each story tells of a boy and his journey as he fishes his way through life; a young man we can all relate to. Read about his experiences as a teenager when he was coerced into taking Mom and her friends fishing for catfish. Then there was his introduction to no-see-ums and the time he fell in love with his first boat. Captain Brian masterfully weaves his knowledge of the sport into each tale, allowing the reader to learn along with fun. The tales are about different types of fish. Knowledge of equipment, bait, and helpful techniques are woven into each story. An enjoyable read for anglers and anyone with a love of life."Reeling in Time with Fish Tales is more than a series of anecdotal fishing stories, it's a reminder, and proof, that life is a journey with lots of serendipitous moments."Captain Cefus McRae

Set in the quaint waterfront town of Cape Charles, Virginia, Coastal Caper is an intriguing mystery novel. The story revolves around Casey Shaw, who is intent on purchasing a waterfront property in the middle of town. Instead, he finds himself entangled in a murder mystery as the prime suspect.With small-town politics standing in the way of real justice, Casey finds himself being railroaded, and he has little choice but to depend on his friends from Mallard Cove Marina to investigate and solve the murder. They uncover a sinister plan to use the property as a cover for organized crime activities.As a mystery with a salty, coastal twist, readers can expect a thrilling adventure as Casey and his friends work to discover the identity of the true killer. The stakes get higher as they get closer to exposing the criminal plot, making it a race against time to keep Casey out of prison.Coastal Caper is the sixth book of the best-selling Coastal Adventures Series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel.

In Coastal Curse, Sandy Morgan, a bestselling novelist, decides to return to Mallard Cove Marina for a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the literary world. With him, he brings a new companion who has an intriguing family tree. However, Sandy's idyllic retreat is disrupted when he realizes that he has a stalker who's been obsessively tracking his every move.The stalker's presence becomes more and more creepy, leaving Sandy feeling somewhat trapped as he prepares for an upcoming reader and writer cruise to Bermuda. The cruise promises to be a dream vacation for many, but for Sandy, it's about to become six hundred miles of open ocean with nowhere to hide. Before he leaves, though, Sandy is given some cryptic words of advice and a protective gris-gris amulet from a mysterious Haitian voodoo priestess. With the threat from the stalker growing, Sandy hangs onto this talisman in his bid to stay safe. Some of the cruise passengers may not make it back alive, and Sandy is determined not to be one of them.Coastal Curse weaves together elements of a thriller, a mystery, and the supernatural, creating a gripping narrative that will keep you guessing with each turning page. Will Sandy manage to outwit his stalker and survive the perilous cruise to Bermuda, or will he become the next victim in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse?Coastal Curse is the eighth installment in Don Rich's bestselling Coastal Adventure Series, but it can also be read as a standalone novel.

Sophia Shipley will do pretty much anything to keep her secrets secret until she's ready to reveal them to her family. Coming back to Carolina Cove in disgrace is hard enough, but that doesn't compare to knowing all of her hard work and career advances were for nothing. Her job in finance, her life in the financial sector, is gone due to the whispers of fraud now attached to her name. She has to start over from scratch and she has no idea where to begin...Dawson Blackwell can't believe his luck. He'd finally managed to buy out the awful neighbor next door and renovate the rundown cottage for a rental only to discover his childhood nemesis to be its first guest. From rivals in the classroom to enemies on the debate team and competitors for class president, he and Sophia had butted heads at every turn. But as neighbors and unlikely friends, he finds himself battling a different kind of intensity towards the grown-up version of the spoiled rich girl he'd known.They say opposites attract but when Dawson finds himself going after the same job as Sophia, will their competitive personalities lead to a show down-or will their forbidden love lead to something else entirely?

Drawn on the same model and to the same proportions as classic journeys of a hero, this is the story of Clayton Ian McIver.His father worked in the citrus industry before Greening Disease, a bacteria plague-like that of "scorpions of the Earth"-obliterated citrus in Florida, leaving many citizens with no work and less future, while the state filled with up to 2000 strangers a day.They all needed housing and construction of one new residential development after another, annihilating Florida's wild, now no longer vast, natural habitats. Worse, the water, that elixir of life itself, became poisoned by their waste, their run-off.Florida became an endangered species.Clayt McIver and his father knew the water of Florida was becoming poisoned. This is the story of how Clayt and his lady friend, Joleen, became the young heroes who accepted the mission to save the natural environment of Florida.

Endlich! Ein langgehegter Traum geht in Erfüllung. Mit 63 Jahren verkauft er sein Unternehmen und zieht nach Spanien, auf sein Segelschiff. Nach vielen notwendigen Vorbereitungen geht es los. Hinein in sein erstes freies Segeljahr. Von Valencia aus segelt er, mit wechselnder Crew oder auch mal ganz allein, über die Balearen nach Sardinien, Korsika und nach Elba. Im diesem Buch erzählt der Autor mit viel Humor vom Leben an Bord, vielen schönen, lustigen, aber oft auch sehr bewegenden Begegnungen und spannenden Erlebnissen auf dem Meer, vor Anker und in den Häfen. Es berichtet darüber hinaus aber auch sehr ausführlich und informativ über die vielen Orte, Inseln und Städte, die während dieser Reise besucht werden.Ein Buch sicher nicht nur für Segler.