All At Sea

The Ocean by Sturla Henriksen is a compelling exploration of the ocean’s profound influence on human history and contemporary society, as well as its critical role in addressing existential challenges. Henriksen, a former CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and current Special Advisor to the UN — as well as a passionate diver — presents a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the ocean's impact on geopolitics, climate, biodiversity, and the potential for a sustainable future.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the marine world in this age of climate change. A captivating yet poignant account, it takes the reader from the Western Isles of Scotland to Vancouver Island and elsewhere. It also delves deep into the history of our relations with these beautiful and sentient creatures to explain what their loss means and how we can avoid similar tragedies in the future.

The Shark that Walks on Land uncovers tales of ancient and modern mariners, with stories of sea serpents, mermaids and mermen, sea dragons, and the true identity of the legendary kraken. But this book contains more than just a medley of maritime myths and mysteries for marine biologists; it celebrates wonderful discoveries by blending the unknown and the familiar in an entertaining miscellany of facts, figures and anecdotes about the myriad creatures that inhabit the oceans.

A tale of identity, adoption, and sibling bonds, the story unfolds in California, revealing secrets that propel Celestina and her sister Marina into an enchanting underwater realm.

Cardiff in 1878 is grimy, crowded and grey, and Ellen dreams of escaping her dreary life as a domestic for the sea. But when she falls in love with Samuel she is able to fulfil her destiny by running away with him. Life at sea is brutal and dangerous, and when circumstances bring her home the hardships of working class life and racism begin to poison their lives.

Acclaimed cooker writer Ghillie Basan embarks on a journey around Scotland's coastline and over to the islands to capture the essence of our nation's seafood through the stories of fisherman, farmers, artisan smokers and curers, boat builders and net makers, creels and shacks, skin tanners and age-old traditions.

‘An essential read for anyone who is curious about the extraordinary powers of seaweed to change the world’ Alexandra Cousteau, Head of Oceans 2050, and Jacques Cousteau’s granddaughter.

Compelling, moving and teeming with feral desire: Elizabeth Haynes's novel is an intoxicating story of love and redemption, set on a wild and windswept Scottish island.

Raised in a testing ground for atomic weapons, young Yerzhan dives into a forbidden lake to impress the girl he loves. Emerging from the water, he’ll no longer become a man whilst the girl will grow into a beautiful woman.

Fearsome fishing-boat skipper Sandy Hoynes has a wedding to pay for but he keeps reeling in empty nets. Is the supersonic jet being tested over Kinloch frightening away the herring? Can the crew of the Girl Maggie bring nature back into balance? Or will the ill-disposed Fishery Officer stop them?

A shy retiring woman finds the solace she's been seeking — during her weekly swimming sessions.

Emotional wounds are soothed by the crisp waters around Scotland’s Orkney Islands in this distinctive memoir.

Ever wanted to buy a boat and just take off across the ocean? Better read this book first.

After surviving a forest fire, a woman finds herself transformed into kind of 'mermaid'. She must now master breathing underwater, so she can retrieve information from under the sea that just might save humanity from starvation…

A high-tech, deep sea, sci-fi adventure; where danger lurks under every rock.

You've seen them immortalised on the silver screen, now find out their true tales. And why are 'pirates' called 'pirates'...?

Wave riders possess a unique kind of bravery. Discover what really happens inside the 'green room'.

Melville's epic tale of a man and a whale.