Pirates & Privateers: The Bookaneer

New Kid on Deck
by Justing Somper
A celebratory night at the Pirate Academy doesn't quite live up to the Barracudas' expectations. One pirate apprentice's parents fail to show. Another is on the verge of expulsion. A third leaves the school. Then a new student is dropped into the midst of their close-knit class and not everyone is happy about his presence. He, however, holds a fearful secret and constantly searches for lurking danger.
(Adventure)

Missing at Sea
by Justin Somper
On the eve of their big adventure, Jacoby Blunt is certain he will be one of the five Barracudas chosen to serve as captain. Instead, Jasmine Peacock gets that honor, and she has trouble convincing him and another classmate to join her crew. News of a rebel pirate's escape and a threatening note threaten to jeopardize the long-anticipated weekend, but when push comes to shove, the Barracudas bind together to accept whatever challenges come their way. Except this time around, the risks are far more dangerous than even the Pirate Academy leaders expect.
(Adventure)

Capitana
by Cassandra James
Ximena Reale has a single goal in life: reclaim her family's honor. Whether this means executing a pirate or keeping her sister safe, she will do what she must to become a cazadora and hunt down pirates. First, she needs indisputable proof that she knows where hidden treasure is. Second, she must survive a host of unexpected dangers after the queen is kidnapped. Third, she must thwart her nemesis's mother who is determined to prevent Ximena from attaining her goal no matter what it takes. Of course, not everyone thinks pirates are bad. There's also a possibility that one of them, long thought dead, has come back from the grave.
(Fantasy)

Across the Sea
by Nie Dening & Zhang Yuan
The Maritime Silk Road was a series of routes over the sea that provided trade between China and other countries. This volume examines that trade and cultural exchanges between Fujian, a province in China, and Southeast Asia.
(Exploration, Trade, & Travel)

By the Wind
by Xu Bin & Zhang Jinhong
The geography of Fujian, China, makes it only natural that the Fujianese take to the sea to earn livings. They also become a center of trade between China and other countries. This title discusses trade with Korea and Japan, and the cultural exchanges that result from these voyages.
(Exploration, Trade, & Travel)

Fujian in the Sea
by Chen Shuoxuan
The Chinese venture a great distance via the sea to find an elixir of immortal life. Eventually, they come to understand that water also provides them with a way to exchange goods, services, knowledge, and religion with other countries. The resources of Fujian allow this province to play a key role in these commercial enterprises, especially in the building of ships.
(Exploration, Trade, & Travel)

Clay and the River of Silver
by Philip K. Allan
After suggesting an amphibious assault to seize the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch, Captain Sir Alexander Clay finds himself designated a counterweight to his squadron's commander, Captain Home Popham. Their relationship quickly becomes strained and Popham finds ways to place Clay in dangerous situations, especially once Popham decides that they should venture across the Atlantic and take control of the Viceroyalty de la Plata.
(Nautical Fiction)

A Return to Duty
by William C. Hammond
Following a harrowing shipwreck and ordeal to survive, Richard Cutler takes leave from the United States Navy to decide what path his future holds. One option is to assume control of his family's commercial ventures, which requires him to return to the Far East. That puts him at risk with Chinese pirates who are preying on foreign merchant ships. There's also the problem of the highly addictive opium and its importation. He and other Cutler family members are opposed to this legal trade, but not everyone concurs with their decision.
(Nautical Fiction)

Corsair and the Sky Pirates
by Mark Piggott
A unique and precious power source pits Nikola Tesla and his pirates against Thomas Edison and his minions. One wants to help the common man and improve life. The other craves power and wealth. From the sky to Eygpt to the American Southwest, pirates and Pinkertons fight for what becomes a struggle for peace or world domination.
(Science Fiction & Steampunk)