California Adventure

De la escritora de romance histórico Constanza Chesnott, llega una novela fascinante de traición y lealtad, de amistad y heroísmo, una historia inolvidable, tributo a todo lo que nos une y al poder indómito y sanador del amor. La joven reportera americana Jane Sunbright abandona su Boston natal los meses previos al estallido de la guerra entre Estados Unidos y México. Huyendo de una pasión tormentosa, pretende forjar su propio destino como periodista. Estar en la primera línea del conflicto y convertir el periódico familiar en un referente informativo es cuanto desea. Pero lo que no...

Retired private detective and current seventh grader Steve Brixton has a new career: taking out the garbage on Wednesdays for five bucks a week. But it’s hard to leave the old game behind, and on a train trip down the California coast, Steve finds himself pulled back into sleuthing. Soon he’s in over his head in four feet and eleven inches of mystery involving a fleet of priceless automobiles, a deadly assassin (or maybe just a faulty lock on a sauna door), and a secret train car filled with intrigue. Plus there’s a girl involved, which complicates everything.

Take one massive, futuristic oil rig off the coast of San Clemente, California. Mix in eco-terrorists who see it as an abomination against nature. Add enough C-4 to blow up a small city. Throw in some heroic scientists, nefarious politicians, and a ticking time bomb. And what do you get? The year’s most explosive thriller. Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE!

Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but it will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel books.

A spy with supernatural healing powers confronts a megalomaniac with a biological weapon… John Herrel, a PSI agent with a supernatural healing touch, is captured while in pursuit of a madman chemist who possesses the world’s most deadly virus. Separated from the support and resources of PSI—and from Kylie, the audial psychic he loves—John must defeat the diabolical mastermind on his turf. But first, he must escape. The clock is ticking during John’s odyssey into the dark side of paranormal spying. When a life-or-death battle ensues, John fights for the greater good, for his own ...

We used to believe that mankind contaminated the Earth through our use of oil, coal, and other non-biodegradable consumables and pollutants. We never once considered that the planet might one day contaminate us. But that's what happened. More than a year has passed since an ancient gas started seeping from every surface of the planet. Nine out of every 10 humans have since transformed into walking dead creatures with an insatiable hunger for human brains and flesh. We, the survivors, are now food for the afflicted… and we are vastly outnumbered.

The Epic 15 Bucket List Travel Adventures: Wheels DownSouth - Discover Mexico’s Most Scenic Routes, Hidden Gems, and Cultural Landmarks on Unforgettable Journeys Discover Mexico Like Never Before - 15 Unforgettable Road Trips Await! Are you ready to hit the open road and embark on the ultimate adventure through Mexico? The Epic 15 Bucket List Travel Adventures: Wheels DownSouth - Discover Mexico’s Most Scenic Routes, Hidden Gems, and Cultural Landmarks on Unforgettable Journeys is your definitive guide to exploring the rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and hidden gems that ...

Dynasty in the East is an Alternate History Saga that begins in 1405, when a late departing element of the First Chinese Treasure Fleet is driven far to the north by a major typhoon. They sail due east in an attempt to catch up with the rest of the fleet, and make landfall in the Americas. After trading for a hoard of Inca gold, they sail north and establish a colony in Northern California. Meriwether Lewis buys a Girandoni repeating air rifle with his own money at the Brown’s Ferry Arsenal, while purchasing guns and supplies for the Corps of Discovery Expedition. That rifle has a ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Southern California USA by Demeris Morse offers the inside scoop on Southern California. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your travel destination.

The Lambchops are on a family vacation to San Francisco, California. But when Stanley saves a girl from barreling down one of San Francisco's famously steep hills, he's shocked to find that she's actually been looking for him. The girl, Lily, is trying to perform an amazing trick that no one has done before - escape from Alcatraz prison - and she needs Stanley's help! Can the famous flat boy help with this tricky stunt?

The United States is full of natural wonders, but few remain unspoiled by man as much as Yosemite National Park: a 750,000 square acre park near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Despite being inhabited by people for nearly 3,000 years, the relatively remote spot helped ensure that even as America expanded west, the Yosemite area avoided being settled or exploited like so many other areas on the frontier.

Unlock the Secrets of the Sierra Nevada and Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime! Explore the breathtaking beauty and untold treasures of the Sierra Nevada with Treasures of the Sierra Nevada: A Modern Explorer's Guide. This all-encompassing guide blends rich Gold Rush history, hidden legends, and actionable tips to transform your weekend getaway into an unforgettable treasure-hunting journey. Inside This Book, You Will Discover: The rich history and lore of the Sierra Nevada Step-by-step guidance for gold panning, metal detecting, and exploring historic mining sites. A comprehensive list ...

A touching literary discovery, 402 Avalon follows a boy's journey during the 1950s through one of San Francisco's most mysterious houses that was built during the 1880s. This curious true story about a neglected boy, his uncommon family, the gushing growth of San Francisco and the infamous house is part intrigue, part innocence and part discovery. 402 Avalon is a stunning portrait of a child wanting guidance, living in the haunted three-story wooden structure that was dangerous.

What was life like for a 12-year-old boy growing up in the rugged hills of Coloma, California, where gold was first discovered? A mine explosion, a bear encounter, and a jewel thief are just a few of Pearley Monroe's many adventures growing up in the 1880's. Pearley learns first hand that some of life's lessons require hard choices and offer wisdom that is ageless. Based on historical documents and first person accounts of the Monroe-Gooch family, this fictionalized adaptation brings to life some of California's first pioneers whose perseverance despite adversity became legendary.

After the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon Thief, Harrison Beck can't wait for the opportunity to go on another amazing train journey. So when his Uncle Nat invites him aboard the California Comet, the iconic three-day train journey from Chicago to San Francisco, he leaps at the chance to travel. But when the daughter of billionaire entrepreneur August Reza goes missing en route, Hal finds himself with another mystery to solve. Can he uncover the kidnapper before the journey's end?

"She was the best partner I ever had.” In this short, poignant story, excerpted from an earlier novel, you will meet a California Gold Rush miner and his...unusual...partner.

The world Cal and Frida have always known is gone, and they've left the crumbling city of Los Angeles far behind them. They now live in a shack in the wilderness, working side-by-side to make their days tolerable despite the isolation and hardships they face. Consumed by fear of the future and mourning for a past they can't reclaim, they seek comfort and solace in each other. But the tentative existence they've built for themselves is thrown into doubt when Frida finds out she's pregnant.

Catalina lifted one hand to the tight black top she was wearing and moved it strongly against her left breast. Mmmm, that felt so good! She was watching Jessie like a hawk now as the blonde girl appeared to wash her hands with the soap and then place it back in the soap-dish. It was hard to be sure, but Jessie now seemed to have moved her hands to her own belly - and perhaps below - and was pushing her pert backwards and forwards in little dance-style moves, apparently rubbing up against her own hands.

A significant weekend in Alex Wright’s life begins with the public viewing of his warehouse renovation and ends with a cry for help from an 83-year-old woman being foreclosed and thrown out of her home. Two murders and an encounter with a ruthless Russian oligarch lead our hero into a search through Baja California for the man with the answers.

After the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon Thief, Harrison Beck can't wait for the opportunity to go on another amazing train journey. So when his Uncle Nat invites him aboard the California Comet, the iconic three-day train journey from Chicago to San Francisco, he leaps at the chance to travel. But when the daughter of billionaire entrepreneur August Reza goes missing en route, Hal finds himself with another mystery to solve. Can he uncover the kidnapper before the journey's end?