The Sea and Summer

Author: George Turner
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575118709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
Francis Conway is Swill - one of the millions in the year 2041 who must subsist on the inadequate charities of the state. Life, already difficult, is rapidly becoming impossible for Francis and others like him, as government corruption, official blindness and nature have conspired to turn Swill homes into watery tombs. And now the young boy must find a way to escape the approaching tide of disaster. The Sea and Summer, published in the US as The Drowning Towers is George Turner's masterful exploration of the effects of climate change in the not-too-distant future. Comparable to J.G. Ballard's The Drowned World, it was shortlisted for the Nebula and won the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for best novel, 1988

Sea Glass Summer

Author: Michelle Houts
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 0763684430
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Author Michelle Houts and illustrator Bagram Ibatoulline explore the magic of one of the seaside’s greatest wonders and the bonds that link us through time. One summer, a boy named Thomas visits his grandmother at her seaside cottage. She gives him a magnifying glass that once belonged to his grandfather, and with it Thomas explores the beach, turning grains of sand into rocks and dark clamshells into swirling mazes of black, gray, and white. When his grandmother shows him a piece of sea glass, Thomas is transfixed. That night he dreams of an old shipyard and the breaking of a bottle. Could the very piece of sea glass on his nightstand have come from that bottle? For the rest of the summer, he searches for more sea glass and hopes to have dreams that will reveal more of the sea’s secrets. A stunning ode to stories and the seaside, this picture book invites readers to imagine the ocean of possibility that lives in every small or forgotten treasure.

Summer to Summer

Author: Jennifer Ash Rudick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780865653818
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The author presents twenty-five summer houses by the sea.

A Summer Place

Author: Tricia Foley
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847870006
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
For this ode to summer living, noted designer and author Tricia Foley discusses how to create airy and relaxed homes, which capture the essence of the seaside. A Summer Place reflects the natural charm, understated beauty, and sophistication of the properties of notable tastemakers of Long Island's idyllic seaside community of Bellport-Brookhaven, where Foley resides. This beautifully photographed collection of homes offers inspirational ideas for making your home a personal sanctuary. Featured are modern residences by the sea designed around their water views, nineteenth-century shingle-style cottages that have been restored for today's living, and artist retreats filled with color, pattern, and unique style. Many of these houses, with their screened porches, handcrafted outbuildings, and summer gardens have ideas that translate to seaside living anywhere. Some are decorated with subtle hues of sky blue, white floorboards, and comfortable rustic or contemporary furnishings. The grounds vary from manicured lawns that roll down to the sea to wild landscapes of seagrass, and lovely pergolas dripping with wisteria to working cutting gardens. With sections on summer decorating style, casual outdoor entertaining, seasonal flowers, and weekend guest tips, this book shares several ways to enjoy summer living at home.

The Sea and Summer

Author: George Turner
Publisher: Gateway
ISBN: 0575118709
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Summer by the Sea

Author: Susan Wiggs
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1488052689
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
A successful restaurateur gets a second chance with her childhood sweetheart in this romance classic by a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant, voted the “best place to propose” three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her teenaged love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended without explanation a decade ago. But guess who’s just come back to town? Reunited at the beach house where they first fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart—and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances. Originally published in 2004. “This is the perfect beach read.” —Debbie Macomber “Wiggs excels at portraying the delicate dynamics among lovers, friends and family members, and her keen awareness of sensory detail ensures that the scents and sounds of Rosa’s kitchen are just as palpable as the heady attraction between the protagonists.” —Publishers Weekly “A delightful summertime story of star-crossed lovers. . . . The romance reader will enjoy Summer by the Sea. It’s made a new fan out of this reviewer.” —BookReporter

A Summer by the Sea, Etc

Author: Jeanette SMITH
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

A Sea for Summer

Author: Shelley Kassian
Publisher: SPK Publishing
ISBN: 1777069955
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
From bestselling Amazon author of A Gentleman for Christmas comes A Sea for Summer, the first book in the Places in the Heart series. Dive into a story about hope, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Praise for the Author: “Shelley’s near rhapsodic prose allows her stories to bloom. She is able to capture not only our attention, but also our compassion…” (Grady Harp). Friends have a strict no-spouse rule for significant others at their seaside retreat, but this year they break with tradition. Join Claire, a talented pastry chef with a broken heart, and Peter, a numbers guy struggling to mend the past, as they embark on a journey to revive their failing marriage. With a desperate intervention from Claire’s determined mother, the annual friends’ retreat morphs into a couple’s weekend at the secluded Daydream Island. Amid pristine beaches, soothing waves, and lush forest trails they must confront old wounds and unspoken truths. Can the serenity of the island and the whispers of the ocean heal their fractured bond, or will their past demons drag them further apart? Peter understands he’s made mistakes and is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means baring his soul in ways he’s never done before. Will Claire and Peter get beyond their pain and follow their hearts back to the love they once shared, or will this plan ruin what’s left of their marriage? In A Sea for Summer, experience a story rich with raw emotions, heartfelt moments, and dramatic twists. This gripping tale of redemption and hope will keep you riveted from the first page to the last. Step into a world where love is tested and second chances are earned. Join Claire and Peter on Daydream Island, and find out if their love can withstand the ultimate test. Get your copy of A Sea for Summer today.

Summer by the Sea

Author: Jenny Hale
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 9781538754719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Fall in love with a USA Today bestselling author's unforgettable summer beach read of sisterly bonds, first love, and second chances--perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery. The one summer Faith will never forget is the time she fell in love as an enamored teenager. She thought their love was forever, only for her younger sister, Casey, to steal the man of her dreams. Faith and Casey have been estranged ever since, but at the request of her beloved ninety-year-old grandmother, Faith agrees to a family reunion. Both sisters will spend the summer holidays at their childhood beach house, the place where their feud began. Faith hasn't seen Casey in years, but she's spent too long holding on to the pain of her sister's betrayal. She's finally ready to forget--if not forgive--old hurts and enjoy the sunshine. What she's not ready for is her unexpected chemistry with Jake Buchanan--the present-day owner of her beloved beach house--or the feelings he ignites in her. But before she can make this summer the one to remember, Faith will need to learn to open her heart and rekindle the close bond she and Casey once shared.

Summer by the Sea

Author: Susan Wiggs
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 142682002X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 412

Book Description
With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant that has been voted "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended without explanation a decade ago. But guess who's just come back to town? Reunited at the beach house where they first fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, with all that she wants right in front of her, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart—and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances.