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A nineteenth-entury science fiction tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and undersea world, which anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century.
An American frigate tracks down a ship-sinking submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo.
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In Paris, a graduate student in a secret laboratory reveals a powerful new technology to a beautiful and mysterious woman. A few hours later, the student is drugged and dumped in a river. Radical environmental terrorists are launching a fanatical campaign--and the very future of the world they seek to protect may be at stake. Only MIT scientist and federal agent John Kenner can stop the deadly plot before the terrifying consequences are realized--and...
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Pacific Rim novels volume 5
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When British geologists discover the world's largest oil reserves under the desolate, icy tundra of Antarctica, Britain and Chile form a top-secret alliance for control of petroleum resources that will rival the economic power of OPEC.
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The enemy from within . . . Iranian-born British Commando Major Ray Kerman was a rising star in the SAS -- until he abruptly switched loyalties while on a mission in the Middle East. Fanatically determined to employ his brilliant talents and training in the destruction of those he once swore to protect, he is now General Ravi Rashood, leader of the world's most vicious terrorist organization -- and he has found his ultimate weapon: Barracuda 945....
6) Rip tide
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Dark life novels (Kat Falls) volume 2
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Ty discovers an entire township chained to a sunken submarine, its inhabitants condemned to an icy underwater grave. It's only the first clue to a mystery that has claimed hundreds of lives and stands to claim two more -- - lives very precious to Ty and his Topsider ally, Gemma.
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Michael Pacino thrillers volume 1
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At the center of the deadly conflict are two men on a mission: One wants to find his father's killer, while the other wants to destroy glastnost and provoke a war. The ensuing underwater chases and battles build to a stunning showdown.
8) Submarines
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Submarines dives down under the waves to explore the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Mouse Watch volume 2
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"Mouse agents Bernie and Jarvis are back in this underwater adventure where they must work on a submarine to keep a powerful energy source out of the clutches of evil"--
11) The iron island
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"A German submarine has torpedoed the steamship Maiden! The damaged ship is an iron island in the sea. The Oliver family arrives to repair the vessel. When the Germans return to sink the ship, they capture Samuel's father and uncle. Can Samuel rescue his family?"--Back cover.
12) The grim grotto
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A series of unfortunate events volume 11
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Still pursued by the evil Count Olaf, the Baudelaire orphans attempt to reach a very important VFD meeting, but first they must travel in a rattletrap submarine to the Gorgonian Grotto, a dangerous underwater cave, in search of the sugar bowl.
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"How a German submarine sank a Canadian military hospital ship during the First World War and sparked outrage. On the evening of June 27, 1918, the Llandovery Castle--an unarmed, clearly marked hospital ship used by the Canadian military--was torpedoed off the Irish Coast by U-Boat 86, a German submarine. Sinking hospital ships violated international law. To conceal his actions, the U-86 commander had the submarine deck guns fire on survivors. One...
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Bizarre Baron inventions volume 2
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"Pirate treasure? A top secret mission? A terribly rude monkey with personal boundary and hygiene issues? Two out of three of those things sound like a dream come true to the young, clumsy, and terribly unscientific Waldo “W.B.” Baron, when his clever inventor parents are hired to go on a secret treasure hunt. The Baron family dives into adventure with their steam-powered submarine, but they aren’t prepared for the complications that occur...