Global Adventures

Nobody's supposed to see the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee before her Silver, yet Ben and Georgie do exactly that. Who in their right mind would agree to move into a mansion with their narcissistic ex-boss after stealing his job? Ben, apparently. When he joins Isaac’s Dungeons and Dragons party, the adventures begin in the cellar, but get disturbingly real when the players find a space-age capsule in the attic filled with vintage clothes and artefacts. The gang's first foray into the hermetically-sealed space ends in a mad scramble to escape before the computer initiates evacuation protocols...

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.

This thoughtful examination of a century of travel writing about the American West overturns a variety of popular and academic stereotypes. Looking at both European and American travelers' accounts of the West, from de Tocqueville's Democracy in America to William Least Heat-Moon's Blue Highways, David Wrobel offers a counternarrative to the nation's romantic entanglement with its Western past and suggests the importance of some long-overlooked authors, lively and perceptive witnesses to our history who deserve new attention.

What do Muslim Terrorists, the Chinese Navy, and a disavowed Ranger Platoon have in common? After the events in Techno Ranger, 1LT Sam Harper and CPT Schnier's Ranger Recon Platoon gets sucked into a sniper shoot-out in the government sector of Manila. Where they aren't supposed to be operating. Michelle is around to complicate their lives with CIA shenanigans, but it's when Schnier runs into his own ex-girlfriend that everything becomes infinitely more complicated. Terrorist and military threats to the Philippines turn personal for everyone. Order Covert Commando, book two of Sam Harper's ...

The shadow of Phoenix still lingers, but Carter, Bennett, and Parker are ready to strike back. In the wake of The Hunt for Bennett, the world teeters on the brink of chaos. Project Phoenix, the enigmatic and ruthless organization behind a global conspiracy, has been exposed—but its reach runs deeper than anyone imagined. Now, Navy SEAL CDR Alex Carter, brilliant hacker Eliza Bennett, and their trusted ally Army Captain Ethan Parker must unravel the threads of Phoenix's most dangerous weapon yet: the Citadel, a fortress of impenetrable secrecy in Southeast Asia. As they face off against ...

This book is all about the unforeseen instances and circumstances that will arise when you decide to enter the lifestyle of a global citizen. It will provide you with everything you need to know about what it takes to relocate internationally, from setting goals, dealing with family, to embracing the cultural difference you’re bound to experience in your new home.

Former Army Ranger beaten and left in the south-west desert by a dozen strangers Sam Harper wants to relax on a beach and surf. Put government service behind him. But a border gang and their corrupt government backers refuse to let him retire from violence that easily. Betrayed by friends, Sam must find a new purpose fighting human trafficking, truck jacking, and protecting those in need along the Mexico-Arizona border. Can he endure long enough to make that difference? -- Prequel to Sharper Security. This story stands independently, but is set after the events in Techno Ranger and Covert ...

The Secret of the Manuscript is Only the Beginning... The Truth Could Cost Her Life. Calla Cress has spent her entire life searching for her missing parents, thinking the mystery was long buried. But when a two-thousand-year-old manuscript with an unbreakable code lands in her hands, she is thrust into a desperate race against time. As the British Museum curator deciphers the cryptic message, she becomes the target of a secret government agency determined to keep the truth hidden at all costs. When the manuscript vanishes in Berlin, Calla realizes that the key to her family's disappearance ...

An audio documentary that seems like a journey through past and present. The seven sheikdoms on the Arabian Peninsula await you with oriental splendor, long history and the alluring beauty of the desert landscape.

When the Whisperwings deliver a rather unexpected (and extremely fluffy) message—via blinking ball of yarn and a talking snowglobe—Ivy, Willow, Thistle, Blake, and Cinder know their next mission isn’t going to be anything close to normal. Their destination? Antarctica. Their objective? Stop a delightfully eccentric but slightly unhinged genius known only as Dr. Meowington, who’s using enchanted science and magical satellites to turn the entire world into cats. Yes. Actual cats. Whiskers, tails, furballs and all.

In "Champions of the Gods," humanity finds itself on the brink as mysterious cosmic forces unleash chaos upon the world. As societal unrest escalates and the very fabric of reality is threatened, ordinary individuals are drawn into an extraordinary conflict. Chosen by divine beings, these reluctant champions must confront the source of this escalating violence, battling not only external threats but also the darkness that rises within. The fate of Earth, and potentially the multiverse, rests on their shoulders as they navigate a perilous contest for ultimate dominion.A cosmic disturbance ...

Coca-Cola and its logo are everywhere. In our homes, our workplaces, and even our schools. It is a company that sponsors the Olympics, backs US presidents and even re-brands Santa Claus. A truly universal product, it has even been served in space. From Istanbul to Mexico City, Mark Thomas travels the globe investigating the stories and people Coca-Cola's iconic advertising campaigns don't mention.

★★★★★"A literally explosive finale! A perfect ending for a heart-pounding trilogy!" ★★★★★"Excellent series, great characters, brilliant ending!" As the radiation poisoning that Nadia Laksheva was exposed to in Chernobyl takes hold of her body, she knows she is living on borrowed time. But Salamander, the terrorist who has waged war against her family has a deadly new plan to ‘make the sky bleed’. Nadia's search for Salamander leads to Hong Kong, Sudan, Sakhalin in Northern Russia, and North Korea. But all paths inevitably converge on a remote ridge in the Arctic at ...

For most of the world life had improved after the implementation of the Basic Human Standard and the formation of The Global Federation of Nations. However, after 15 years, there are some who still fight against the principles of the organization. Natalie Kelley is a journalist for the Chicago Tribune whose reporting focuses on American terrorist groups in opposition to the GFN.

Amy's seemingly innocent swipes on Instagram lead her down a treacherous rabbit hole, where the line between the digital world and reality blurs into an unfathomable maze of illusions and challenges. Unveil the chilling tale of "Scrolling Shadows: Sucked into the Darkside of Instagramverse" by Diane Shawe. Follow Amy as she innocently opens her Instagram app, at first, the allure of Instagram's vibrant photos and captivating stories entices Amy, drawing her deeper into the digital labyrinth, But as she taps her way through the app's enticing filters, she soon realises that she's not just ...

Revised and Updated Second Edition Life is all about Surviving the Lessons and Growing from Them. Shot at, arrested, threatened and endangered - Author Allan J. Wind survived incredible and unexpected dangers as a global humanitarian volunteer and lived to share the powerful lessons he learned on his travels. If you're struggling to find inspiration and motivation because of the challenging events in the world, this book reminds you that there are many remarkable stories of people who do care and whose generosity is changing the world. Service is a calling - and a challenge for us. Words ...

GREAT LEADERS CANNOT AFFORD TO BE GOOD MEN. 1986: Old scores settled, U.S. President Temple must consolidate control over a volatile nation and a changing world. A nuclear explosion in far-off Russia, political shifts in Western Europe, the AIDS virus... amid the disarray, three former allies refuse to cede command over the oil sector. The Kingsleys, the Sheppards, and the Barronses have united under the woman Temple once thought of as his daughter. Neither she nor the decorated Navy SEAL who used to be her childhood sweetheart will concede. Then there’s the American aristocrat she’s ...

South Tyrol offers landscapes straight out of a picture book at any time of the year. While the peaks of the Dolomites are still snow-covered, spring is already showing itself in Bolzano with its blossoms. An audio journey about castles, palaces, beautiful nature and a feeling for South Tyrolean traditions and down-to-earthness with Italian flair.

In his trademark charismatic and honest style, Richard Branson shares the inside track on some of his greatest achievements over 40 years in business as well as the lessons he has learned from his setbacks. In Business Stripped Bare he discusses why he took on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how he built Virgin Mobile USA into the fastest growing company in history, and how he is the only person to have built seven billion-dollar companies from scratch in seven different sectors.

An engineer is dead. His friend has been charged with his murder. How many lives would the conspiracy take before it is unveiled to its roots? Blake Turley grew up in a series of foster homes and joined the police force in Page, Arizona to give back to the community. The community of native Navajo people around and the city of vendors and employees of power plants was bewildered by the murder of a young engineer. The evidence pointed towards his colleague and his sole friend in the city. Blake was not convinced about all the evidence, though. The accused claimed of a deeper conspiracy that ...