Every year on March 26th, Verity Peterson visits Ogunquit Beach, where she puts a handwritten message into a bottle and launches it into the waves. It's a ritual of remembrance for the daughter she hasn't seen in sixteen years -- not since her baby's father, Alan, took two-month-old Gemma and disappeared. Verity keeps searching and hoping, sustained by the thought that someday she might get to be a mother to her own child. And finally, one phone call...

An easy-to-use identification guide to a wide range of shells from all over the world, from the common to the rare and coveted. The introductory section gives general information on molluscs and their classification, and about collecting shells. In the identification section, over 1200 species are described and more than 1000 are illustrated. The description of each species accompanies its illustration.

'A lovely sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy' – Bestselling author MILLY JOHNSON The brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life's twists and turns! An Invitation to Seashell Bay was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. One ambitious businesswoman. One irresponsible heir. A deal that will turn both their lives upside down… To grow her craft business,...

The book is for the beach walker who wonders about where sand comes from, how shells are formed, and what happened to them along the way. He would be able to find the life story of some broken shell: how did they died? Did they spend time buried in the mud?

An emotional novel about first love, second chances, and what it means to follow your heart from this award-winning author. Hadley Wells swapped her dreams of saving the planet for the glamour of Hollywood. But when a very public breakup reveals cracks in her not-so-perfect life, she returns to her hometown to reassess what it is she truly wants. Unfortunately, Seashell Harbor has some trouble of its own-including the first man to ever break her...

Comprar un pez para un acuario marino tropical puede ser un quebradero de cabeza. Este libro proporciona información básica sobre una gran variedad de peces. Incluye indicaciones sobre el tamaño, la alimentación, el lugar de procedencia, las diferencias morfológicas entre macho y hembra, el tipo de acuario que necesita cada especie, la convivencia con otros peces, la compatibilidad con especies de invertebrados y corales, la reproducción en...

A collection of tongue twisters, along with an explanation of what sounds in the piece make it difficult to repeat.

Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many cultures. This vintage book explores the world of pearls and pearl farming, giving an outline of its history from ancient times to the developments of modern pearling life. Contents include: "Pearl-culture and Pearl-faming", "Historical",...

'A lovely sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy' – Bestselling author MILLY JOHNSON The brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life's twists and turns! This is the first part of a new feel-good romantic comedy, published as a four-part serialised novel. One ambitious businesswoman. One irresponsible heir. A deal that will turn both their lives upside down… To save her business, All Things Crafty, Nancy is...