pilots and pilotage

"Nax and a handful of other space Academy washouts are the only surviving pilots after the school is hijacked by terrorists, but in order to spread the truth about the attack, Nax and his fellow failures must execute a dangerous heist"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of William Adams, an Englishman who was part of a Dutch crew that arrived in Japan in 1600 in hopes of opening trade, discussing how he became a favorite in the ruling shogun's court, and his later attempts to extend trade privileges to England.

An account of life on the Mississippi in the old steamboat days and Twain's experiences as a pilot.

Drawing upon the journals and letters of William Adams, the first Englishmen to set foot in Japan, Samurai William presents a unique glimpse of Japan before it once again closed itself off from the world for another two hundred years.

Presents a picture book account of the life of Samuel Clemens, describing the childhood and youthful adventures that later shaped his writings when he grew up to become the famous author Mark Twain.