English Forest

The war is nearly over, but the wounds are still fresh, and for​ the picturesque village of Larkwhistle in the New Forest, it’s a time of​ great change and great sorrow.  Jill Metcalfe receives the news of her brother Henry’s death from his friend, US Army Officer Jack Stafford.  Henry had been on a mission in France and had discovered some vital information, but it was information he was unable to give to Jack before he was killed at the rendezvous point.   Jack has come to the village in the hopes that Henry’s cryptic last note will lead to a clue to the traitor he was searching for.

Deep in the forests of northeast Georgia, something stirs. Based on real reports from hikers, hunters, and lifelong locals, Bigfoot in Georgia: Chattahoochee National Forest presents 15 immersive encounters with something massive, unknown, and intelligent that walks the woods. These stories aren’t fiction. They’re dramatized retellings of eyewitness accounts, pulled from research and firsthand sources, written in the vivid, atmospheric style readers expect from Ethan Blackwood. Each encounter places you in the boots of those who lived it—alone in the wild, with the sound of something ...

Before Forks, a small town on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, became famous as the location for Stephenie Meyer's Twilight book series, it was the self-proclaimed "Logging Capital of the World" and ground zero in a regional conflict over the fate of old-growth forests. Since Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William Dietrich first published The Final Forest in 1992, logging in Forks has given way to tourism, but even with its new fame, Forks is still a home to loggers and others who make their living from the surrounding forests.

Dustin McCord, a world champion bull rider, faced danger every day, but nothing prepared him for the moment a bull named Mudslinger ended his brilliant career. Devastated but determined, Dustin vows to prove everyone wrong, including his doctors. He will walk again. Though he may never ride in another rodeo, he sets his sights on something bigger: the nearby Cheyenne Mountains. He plans to climb them, and then another, until one day, he climbs the tallest mountain on earth. Amazingly, he does just that. In the mountainous town of Nepal, Dustin teams up with Tenzing Sherpa, a seasoned Mount ...

Building off the first volume, this collection delves into darker, more complex mysteries that challenge the boundaries of what we know about our world—and the shadows that exist within it. This volume explores tales of ghostly apparitions that wander forgotten trails, ancient folklore brought to life in remote woodlands, and bizarre phenomena witnessed by those brave (or unlucky) enough to venture too far off the beaten path. With new stories from witnesses who claim they’ll never set foot in the forest again, Jones continues to shine a light on the uncanny experiences that linger in ...

As a society, we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees—what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing—can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful audiobook, Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer.

Gorgons might be stony-faced but they know how to rock. After his adventure in an apocalyptic alternate dimension, Cain is ready for some downtime and mangoritas. But when a gorgon asks Cain to help her remove the curse of Medusa from her bloodline, he sees an opportunity to learn about his origins. He might even be able to help Aura with her curse. Three birds with one stone seems like a pretty good deal. Their quest leads them to the Shalthaes Woodlands, a.k.a., the Dead Forest. Somewhere inside lies the lost city of Fyeth Elunore and its ancient library that may hold answers.

In Strange Things in the Forest: Volume 5, Scott Jones delves deeper into the wild, unearthing tales that twist through the woods like hidden roots. Gathered from lantern-lit huts, dusty journals, and shaken whispers, these stories reveal the forest’s relentless grip on the mind. This collection explores ancient secrets stirring awake—shimmering beings bending reality in Irish groves, trees bleeding red to trap the unwary, horned watchers in the canopy, and lights luring toward ruin. Hollows echo with lost voices, hinting at a presence rousing from slumber. With reverence, I shape these...

For the last 50 years, the trees of the boreal forest have been moving north. The Treeline takes us along this critical frontier of our warming planet from Norway to Siberia, Alaska to Greenland, to meet the scientists, residents, and trees confronting huge geological changes.

A boundary dispute between two farmers leads to digging that uncovers an ancient settlement...with a recent corpse buried in it. Ela Longespée must find the killer and restore peace between warring neighbors, all while negotiating her hard-won new role as High sheriff of Wiltshire.

Dr Rosa is no stranger to the Amazon. Growing up with the rainforest as her back garden, she learnt the lessons of the rainforest from her grandmother, a native healer in natural medicine. In this debut, you'll learn about Dr Rosa's journeys in the Amazon: her treacherous encounters with a boiling river, her conservation work with stingless bees, her experience of taking ayahuasca as a natural psychedelic—and all the amazing biodiversity of the rainforest.

A group of teenage campers out for a weekend of drinking, partying, and unsupervised fun, arrive at the abandoned Muck Hollow Campground. They discover that Muck Hollow was deserted for a reason, and some campfire tales may have more than a shred of truth to them... Siblings Mallory and Dylan arrive late to the party -- immediately sensing something is off, they soon find out why so many tales of a monster lurking in the swamp persist to haunt the area... A creature feature with 80s camp slasher vibes.

“I fear not the dark ... but what may lurk within it” From the author of the bestselling series, Encounters in the Woods and What Lurks Beyond, comes a new series focused exclusively on the creepy, scary, and dangerous things that lurk in the deep forests. Ethan Hayes has been collecting firsthand encounters from people all over the world for years and in Fear in the Forest, he has saved some of his best stories for the pages ahead. From terrifying face to face encounters with Bigfoot and Sasquatch, to horrifying instances of being stalked by a Wendigo and Black Eyed Children; Ethan ...

Cursed: Tales of the World's Most Haunted Objects delves into the eerie, terrifying, and often deadly world of cursed artifacts. This gripping collection unravels the dark histories and spine-chilling legends surrounding some of the most infamous haunted objects, people, and places from around the globe. From the deadly allure of the Hope Diamond to the sinister whispers of the Dybbuk Box, each chapter explores a new tale of mystery and malevolence. Drawing on historical accounts, scientific investigations, and eyewitness testimonies, Hayes offers a concise yet captivating exploration of ...

The forest holds many mysteries, both terrifying and unexplained. Mysteries in the Forest is an anthology series by bestselling author Erik Lake, known for his works like Things in the Woods and Beyond the Path. This series delves into true personal encounters experienced by individuals in woods and forests, exploring a range of mysterious and often terrifying entities. Each episode focuses on a different creature or phenomenon, ranging from widely known cryptids like Bigfoot and the Dogman, to more obscure and chilling entities like skinwalkers and demons. Through gripping narratives and ...

After a terrifying encounter with a monstrous creature at the top of the world, Dustin McCord is taking a break from mountain climbing. Back at his ranch in New Mexico, caring for his sick father, he passes on a trip with his climbing partners to scale the forbidden Three Spiritual Brothers in Bhutan. Tempting as it is, he's still not ready to climb. But when his friends fail to check in after several weeks, Dustin sets aside his issues and heads to Bhutan to search for them. Hot on the trail of the missing climbers, Dustin is about to discover that the forbidden mountains of Bhutan harbor ...

When Chewbacca the Wookiee finds out that a job he thought was just ferrying tooka cats is actually much more, he's excited to have something to do! But when he, a young bounty hunter/librarian, and a droll cargo droid - who, unbeknownst to the others, is rebel spy droid K-2SO - land in the middle of a blue forest that emits a fear-causing mist, Chewie realizes the job may be too dangerous for his liking. He and his companions will have to fight off snarlers, sniffers, and their own fears as they try to recover a sacred book - and rescue Han Solo in the process!

They escaped the king’s grasp... but the forest holds older, darker powers. Mason Reed was just another gamer on Earth—until he found himself stranded in Blackwood, a realm where magic is real, beasts are summoned, and every choice drains his mana... and his strength. With a wolf familiar bound to his soul and a mysterious grimoire whispering secrets, Mason must master his summoning powers before they consume him. He’s not alone. By his side stands Valeria—a fierce ex-royal knight with her own secrets—and a growing circle of powerful women drawn to Mason’s cause... and to Mason ...

Ella’s village, Briarwood, was a quaint and peaceful settlement in the shadow of a sprawling, ancient forest. The village’s charm lay in its simplicity—clusters of thatched-roof cottages, winding cobblestone streets, and fields bursting with wildflowers. A bubbling brook cut through the town, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the hues of the sky. Life in Briarwood was predictable and serene, with villagers tending their farms, gathering at the marketplace, and sharing stories by the hearth at night. However, it wasn’t the picturesque scenery that stirred whispers and captivated imaginations.

The United States invades and occupies foreign countries as we police the world and incite needless wars. America is on a downward spiral as our economy crumbles; yet our news media is scripted to keep the average American citizen distracted from the state of totalitarianism which is blooming upon the horizon. Our system of Capitalism was doomed to fail when it stumbled down the path of unjust enrichment towards monopolies and corporate giants. We need honesty in our Administration, instead of shameless theatrics devised of deceit, misdirection and betrayal. Our citizens have only to ...