Global Adventures

Violent death of a veteran resident in the neighborhood shook everyone. Can Detective Harper Bush find the killer before anyone else is harmed? Detective Harper Bush is a meticulous detective with the Department of Police, Plano, Texas. Murder of Mrs. Tammy Jones appeared to her as a personal blow to her childhood memory of treasure hunting during Halloween for the candies in the neighborhood where she grew up with her sisters. The mystery deepens as another member of the community went missing. The missing person was Harper's English teacher. Harper’s sisters, Alice and Joan, started an ...

Peter is thrilled to leave New York City to accompany his parents on an expedition to Greenland to study global warming. There he has visions of things that should be too far away for him to see. Generations ago, the people of Thea’s community were hunted for possessing unusual abilities, so they fled beneath the ice. Thea needs help that only Peter can give. Their meeting reveals secrets of both their pasts, and changes the future for them both forever.

The Ultimate Guide of Fun Things To Do in Retirement is your roadmap to a joyful and purposeful retirement. Packed with practical tips and inspiring ideas, this guide will help you embrace new adventures and create a life you love.

Armageddon Inferno The Third Installment of the Armageddon Trilogy In the remote wilderness near Yellowstone National Park, a storm is brewing — not of nature, but of man’s darkest ambitions. When NYPD Detective Mick O’Shaughnessy and FBI Special Agent Buddy Burger uncover whispers of a secret Chinese research facility, they stumble onto a chilling conspiracy: a plot to trigger the Yellowstone supervolcano and plunge the world into chaos. Behind the facade of geothermal farming and soil research lies a sinister mission led by Fu Dong — a master of deception now armed with ...

From its creation as a mail-order record company to the literal launch of Virgin Galactic, today Virgin is one of the premier ‘way-of-life’ brands in the world, trusted and enjoyed by many millions of people. In Business Stripped Bare, Sir Richard Branson shares the inside track on his life in business and reveals the incredible truth about his most risky, brilliant and audacious deals.

Dan is back home to settle his affairs. Then, he is free. But when an innocent woman is abducted in broad daylight, Dan responds to her call for help. His actions leads him into the dangerous vortex of a global plot - a plot designed to cripple America, maybe for good. Deep under the blue waters of the Eastern Seaboard hides a deadly secret, and the enemy knows about it. They have arrived and will stop at nothing to unleash mayhem. Only Dan Roy, ex-Black Ops warrior, stands in their way.

Where Am I Eating? shows how what we eat affects the lives of the people who produce our food, and explores the global food economy including workers' rights, the global food crisis, fair trade, and immigration. Where Am I Eating? does not argue for or against the globalization of food but personalizes it by observing the hope and opportunity, and sometimes the lack thereof, that the global food economy gives to the world's poorest producers.

In 2040, as poachers close in on the last polar bear on earth, an Inuit scientist named Nuli must use her abilities to save the bear’s life, even at the risk of her own. Nuli feels caught between two cultures, but when she develops a shamanic gift to communicate with the bear she calls Anuk, her mystical revelation is mind-blowing; Anuk has a plan of her own.

Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel’s hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that’s consumed as food globally. Having eaten his way around the world over the course of four seasons of Bizarre Foods, Zimmern has now launched Bizarre Worlds, a new series on the Travel Channel, and this, his first book, a chronicle of his journeys as he not only tastes the “taboo treats” of the world, but delves deep into the cultures and lifestyles of locales.

In the middle of the North Pacific Gyre, the accelerated impacts of Global Climate Change have expanded the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to epic proportions. Brent Brodie was an oil and gas engineer until he suffered catastrophic mental and physical injuries during an oil rig explosion. After years of recovery, he focuses his unique skills to lead the development of a floating, plastic recycling plant which grows into a star-shaped, two-mile wide, rotating island. Utilizing the gyre’s powerful ocean currents, Plasticity Island generates massive amounts of hydroelectricity which powers the ...

Dead men tell no tales, except to Jane! When a deserted ship washes ashore in California, it seems unremarkable until traces of radiation are detected and the trawler is tied to an infamous amateur treasure-hunter named Illinois Smith. Not having any leads to go on, and the suspicious amounts of radiation making the government nervous, the CIA calls in Jane Doe, psychic spy extraordinaire in a desperate bid for answers! After interviewing the recently-deceased captain of the ship, it’s revealed that a long-lost set of nuclear bombs has been recovered from the depths of the sea, only to be...

In the 2050s, Earth has begun to empty. Those with the means and the privilege have departed the great cities of the United States for the more comfortable confines of space colonies. Those left behind salvage what they can from the collapsing infrastructure. As they eke out an existence, their neighborhoods are being cannibalized. Brick by brick, their houses are sent to the colonies, what was once a home now a quaint reminder for the colonists of the world that they wrecked.

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 percent of it is freshwater that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don’t have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis. Young listeners can tag along to discover what causes water scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious resource.

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.

The Frozen Diva: The Amazing Adventures of Rebecca Quinto, Book One A mysterious opera star haunts the memories of admirers and malefactors in an international whirlwind of crime, espionage, and megalomania. What secrets lie under her spell? A hidden juxtaposition of ruthlessness and benignity surround her astounding virtuosity upon operatic stages across the globe. What enchantment draws prestigious leaders and valiant military officers, charmed by the prima donna’s beauty and artistry, pledging eternal devotion to her timeless physical attraction and musical genius? Rebecca Quinto, CEO ...

In this Hmong folktale, two brothers venture into a remote jungle, hunting food for their hungry family. But the jungle is full of dangerous wild animals. The older brother vows to keep his younger brother safe . . . or die trying.

What Shall We Do Today? The Garden of Wonders Perfect for classroom reading time, bedtime stories, and teaching valuable life lessons! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most magical adventure yet in this delightful children's book for ages 6-9! When Maya receives a mysterious invitation to "The Garden of Wonders" from her globe-trotting aunt, the three friends embark on an unforgettable journey through six enchanting garden spaces. Each area introduces them to important celebrations happening around the world: They discover the beauty of cultural ...

North and South Korea are on a collision course with the prospect of reigniting war in this action-packed military thriller! 1LT Sam Harper, surfing engineer, tries to fit in on his new job. He’ll risk everything to prevent mass destruction. Sam’s intelligence analysts identify security vulnerabilities in a government lab in Seoul. Meanwhile, his CIA ex-girlfriend complicates his life with her spy priorities. A desperate North Korean general sends a naive Special Forces lieutenant and his team across the DMZ to steal nuclear materials technology. Sends them disguised to infiltrate the ...

Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Listeners join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.

An epic road trip romance through the Atacama Desert and beyond. When a hot Argentinian asks if you would like to ride with him through the Atacama Desert, there is only one answer. ¿Por qué no? Why not? Flaca, an independent solo traveller, meets the handsome, charismatic Motoman in a remote village in the Chilean Andes. After a few days, they decide to continue their trip north together on the Motoman’s shiny black, powerful motorbike. Los compadres de la ruta soon become more than travel buddies as their story unfolds and extends against grand, impressive landscapes of South America....