Exciting Adventure

A historical fiction book set in Alaska and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. Experience the thrill and peril of the Klondike Gold Rush through the eyes of those who dared to chase dreams amid the unforgiving wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon. With the promise of gold glittering in their minds, a diverse group of hopefuls embarks on a grueling journey filled with both camaraderie and conflict, where every step brings new challenges and revelations. As the protagonists navigate from Seattle to Juneau and onward to the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, they endure physical exhaustion...

The book deals with a timeless subject, which is as relevant today as it was at the time of King James – the abduction and sexual abuse of children. It is handled sensitively and a distinction is drawn between same-sex, loving partnerships and the cruel use of children bought and sold for the sexual gratification of often wealthy “clientele”. The story and plot are exciting and well-balanced, with the right amount of tension to make you want to keep on reading. There is a real sense of being in London in the reign of King James and an atmospheric feeling about the taverns, shops and ...

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's Generation Bestselling author Scott Peters tackles the El Ayat train disaster in this gripping account of the 2002 train accident in Egypt for modern young readers.15-year-old Sam is thrilled to be riding a rickety train on a family vacation in Egypt. It sure is different than America! But as the train screeches through the night, a fire erupts in one of the cars. Smoke and sparks begin to spread, and Sam is shocked when the train picks up speed, racing into the dark night. Doesn't the driver know the train...

Buddy Banzai and the Intergalactic Echo A Sequel to The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Forty years after Buckaroo Banzai vanished into deep space chasing Lectroids and lost dimensions, his son Buddy has built a strange life of his own, part-time lawyer, part-time astronomer, full-time rock 'n' roll adrenaline junkie. But when an encrypted signal echoes from beyond the stars, speaking in a voice only Buddy could recognize, the past comes crashing into the present. Joined by his equally eccentric crew, the UFO-hunting bass player Skipper, drummer-attorney George ...

Are you a retiree or a young-at-heart senior seeking to make the most of your golden years with exciting adventures and healthy pursuits? Look no further! "365 Fun Things to Do in Retirement" is the ultimate guide crafted exclusively for you, packed with a year-long journey of discovery and fulfillment Retirement often brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Many retirees find themselves wondering how to fill their newfound leisure time with activities that bring joy and meaning. The fear of monotony and lack of direction can lead to a sense of unfulfillment during this phase of life. ...

A fierce sandstorm hits southern Algeria and uncovers a lost ruin, its location unknown to modern man...until now. A team led by slacker archaeologist, Harrison "Hank" Boyd, is called in to investigate the find. In way over his head, Hank must lead his team through countless dangers and survive brutal encounters with enemies both human and inhuman alike. And if that's not bad enough, a shadowy group with a thirst for violence and a blind ambition is hot on their heels and will stop at nothing to obtain what has been found. Hank and company should have heeded the warning left by the ancient ...

Amy has been recently traded in for a newer model, by her husband, and is struggling to make ends meet and pay her rent. Her female boss Nicole, announces to her that she herself does escort work, without sex, and suggests that Amy join her. Amy is reluctant at first until her landlord suggests other ways of catching up on her rent arrears. Amy, because of her stunning looks, is successful at escorting, and ends up on a, International circuit, where she gets involved with French big business, and people smuggling from Paris. Escaping Paris, she ends up picking grapes in a French vineyard ...

This poetry collection delves into the theme of overcoming life's challenges. Life is filled with various obstacles, including economic hardships, serious illnesses, family issues, and political unrest. How individuals confront these challenges reveals a great deal about their character and identity. The fifty poems in this book reflect on these struggles, aiming to provide strength and inspiration to readers. It is the hope that these poems will offer insight and help people realize that they are not alone in their difficulties and that they can overcome their challenges.

A story fizzing with adventure! Billy is an average kid who looks up to his father and hopes to be like him some day. However, something unexpected happens when he drinks too much of his Granny’s delicious homemade lemonade. The moral of the story is: don’t be greedy and take everything in moderation. An illustrated adventure full of humour suitable for boys and girls aged 4 to 10 years old. 15 original illustrations. Billy Balloon Bursting With Excitement!

As Mark C. Straight gets more acclimated to time traveling, the situations that he comes across become more and more bazar. Here, he comes across some situations that make him realize that there is, frankly, no limit to what can happen in time traveling. The story here picks up right where he left off, in Havana, Cuba. The adventure continues from there, back to Key West and from there to different times and places. The situations Mark encounters are so far from what he ever imagined, yet as surreal as they may be, this is Mark's new reality and he finds it, tremendously exciting, ...

DOG DAY AT THE DEERING ESTATE is the seventh book of the JUST JUNIPER ADVENTURES Chapter Book Series. In this book, Sophia and Juniper are back in Miami, Florida with Mom. Sophia’s Mom is an animal lover and has organized a fundraiser to help animals. The fund raiser is held on the grounds of the iconic Deering Estate. For one day only dogs with their owners, will be allowed on the grounds. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations of dogs of all breeds and sizes! The exciting and unexpected accounts that occur will keep children and adults interested and engaged. In this book a ...

The JUST JUNIPER Adventures are exciting books that will enthrall children and motivate them to read. The adventures of Juniper, Sophia and friends will keep children eagerly turning the pages of the books and begging to read the next book of the series. In the first book of the series, “JUST JUNIPER -The First Adventure” Sophia wakes up to the sound of incessant barking. Juniper her two-year old Golden Retriever is looking out the window. “Juniper never barks. Why is she barking now?” In the first two books of the series young readers will get to know Sophia who is quiet and ...

A fun and exciting fantasy adventure novel for kids and preteens! Girls really can be heroes, and a little magic helps too.Katie is a normal girl living a normal life, until she falls through a glowing crevice in the sidewalk. She makes a note to herself to avoid glowing crevices in the future.On the other side of the crevice lies Dreamland, a realm of fantasy and magic, a place where she can let her imagination soar and develop new powers. Katie has no idea why she's there or what she's supposed to do, and she meets other kids also stunned to find themselves in the same realm of mystery. ...

French Quarter P.I. Wyatt Thomas deals with murder and illusion at the Louisiana Hospital of the Insane Secrets fester, and danger lurks in the shadowed depths of Louisiana's bayous. Private investigator Wyatt Thomas is summoned to the sleepy town of Pinebridge by notorious mob boss Frankie Castellano. His mission is to find Frankie’s missing half-sister, Bella Donna Castellano, who vanished from the Louisiana Mental Hospital under suspicious circumstances. On his first night in town, Wyatt stumbles upon a gruesome murder, drawing him into a web of corruption and cruelty. Partnering with ...

The JUST JUNIPER Adventures are exciting books that will enthrall children and motivate them to read. The adventures of Juniper, Sophia and friends will keep children eagerly turning the pages of the books and begging to read the next book of the series. In the first book of the series, “JUST JUNIPER -The First Adventure” Sophia wakes up to the sound of incessant barking. Juniper her two-year old Golden Retriever is looking out the window. “Juniper never barks. Why is she barking now?” In the first two books of the series young readers will get to know Sophia who is quiet and ...

Ironbay prepares in force to invade Teevigrad but can they land on the heavily armed docks, fight their way into the palace, and kill the oppressive tyrant Emperor Solokov? Or will Solokov's Estovian army decimate the Ironborn troops then take a crippled Ironbay and force it into subjugation as an Estovian territory?. What hides in the dungeons under Solokov's palace and can Crutch use his skill and cunning as an officer to make the invasion a success? Or will the marines and the Ironborn troops all die in Teevilgrad? The stakes have never been higher in the exciting fifth novel in the ...

Six short stories for younger children aged two to five years. Tested stories for a great bedtime listen! Stories include a cheetah, an ogre, an elephant, a super-duper frog, and two other animals.

A historical adventure book set in Easter Island and the surrounding Pacific islands during the early 1900s. Join a thrilling expedition that navigates the mysteries of Easter Island's iconic Moai statues in "The Moai of Easter Island." This captivating narrative weaves together adventure, discovery, and the intricate threads of human history, as a determined couple embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of an isolated paradise. Beginning in 1910, the story follows a couple as they design and construct their sailing yacht, Mana, all fueled by the allure of the ancient wooden ...

"Great action. Great book." "Loved the village and action, and the flakey character Brisker."Police lieutenant Cody Brannon is awoken when a floor board creaks outside his room. An intruder is in the house. There are whispers. The thin red light of a laser sight appears in the space beneath the door. Two armed men are outside his bedroom. Any second they might burst through the door. Cody’s military training takes over as he grabs his automatic, silently climbs out of bed, and waits, staring at the space beneath the door. “I’m a cop,” he shouts. Bullets rip through his bedroom door,...

In 1858, a ship destined for the goldfields of Australia is wrecked on a reef on the outer quarter of the Solomon Islands. What happens next is a tale of courage, resilience, and adventure that will have one man questioning all that he thought he knew. A bold decision to change the route of the Elizabeth May ends in tragedy when the ship is wrecked near Heron Island. Many of the crew and the 300 Chinese laborers onboard perish and for the stricken survivors, the future looks dire. After a series of calamitous events, a longboat carrying the captain, a few crew members, and young Matt Jones ...