 The Ship and the Storm: Hurricane Mitch and the Loss of the Fantome  Fantome was a Windjammer Tall Ship that tried to outrun the storm, while no passengers were lost, much of the crew was. |
  This is a must have for anyone who has been to the Caribbean or dreams of going. DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL is Herman Wouk's comedy about living out your fantasies on an exotic Caribbean island. Norman Paperman, a successful Broadway publicity agent, has long dreamed of escaping his high-pressure Manhattan life. In a fit of bravado, he chucks it all and buys an old hotel on tiny, primitive, lush Amerigo island. Only $10.85 |  In a region so exotic and diverse, many travelers feel overwhelmed and unqualified to plan their own Caribbean visits. Karl Luntta helps readers find the islands that best suit their interests by pointing out the top locales for diving, sport fishing, hiking, golfing, shopping, festivals, and relaxing. Whether readers want to hike to the mist-shrouded summit of Saba's Mt. Scenery, sun themselves on a pink-sand Barbuda beach, discover the perfect patisserie on Martinique, or "jump up" at Trinidad's famous frenetic Carnival, Caribbean Vacations provides in-depth information on all aspects of the islands. Easy-to-use and full of tips, this book puts readers in control of the perfect getaway.  |
 Besides
being world famous for his music, Jimmy Buffett is also a talented
writer. Click here to see a listing of his books. |  Master
storyteller James
A. Michener sweeps us off to the Caribbean,with a
magnificent novel that captures the eternal allure of that glittering
string of islands and their tumultuous history. Beginning in 1310 and
continuing through Columbus's arrival and the bloody slave revolt of
Haiti to the rise of Castro, CARIBBEAN carries us through 700 dramatic
years in a tale teeming with revolution and romance, slavery and
superstition, heartfelt characters and thunderous destinies.  |   After I
received Father
Tracey's book I sat down to read the beginning. It was not to
be. I could not put the book down until I finished it. I was not
prepared for the tears that would not stop. Knowing Father Tracey
personally, I had failed to realize the mental anguish he suffered. He
looked so strong and inspired all his parishioners. This is a must read
book whether you went through Katrina or not. |