Global Adventures

There is much to discover under the Caribbean sun. An audio journey about the many facets of an island that is characterized by enormous contrasts. La Habana, "the Queen of the Antilles" was once the most important port in the Caribbean, which was reinforced with mighty fortifications. By boat you will discover the protected nature of the Cienaga De Zapata National Park, a valuable retreat for many rare water birds. Trinidad presents itself with an almost completely preserved colonial cityscape.

Born of fire and ice, fantastic landscapes of barren volcanic rocks emerged lunar landscapes to lush green valleys. Blue glittering glacier, Europe's largest Waterfall (Dettifoss) and geysers are just as much a part of this island as the warmth of the resident.

Order is anarchy After the mass collapse of the global economy, humanity focused on raw survival. Now, the surviving remnant triumph and rebuild the world. This third book of the acclaimed trilogy follows the characters you love: Dr.D., the creator of the bacterium behind the destruction; Jessica, damaged but brilliant; Bilqis, priestess of matriarchal New Islam in North Africa; Meala, the youthful warrior spreading the new religion; Li, Chinese bureaucrat finding love amidst the global cataclysm; and other memorable figures. Rapid-fire page-turning action takes you along on each of their ...

SHORT STORY – Prequel to the new, Near-Future, Hard Science Fiction Series "Plasticity Island". The epic adventures of Brent Brodie began in the South Indian Ocean long before the construction of Plasticity Island. Before he became an Enhanced Human, before he fought the Mexican Drug Cartels and the Chinese Water Pirates; Brent Brodie saved the world! Even if you’ve already read the first book in the series; Plasticity Island – The Water Wars, this prequel will add to the mystery and suspense. Despite his desire to be a conscientious environmentalist, Brent and his friend Bijay, take ...

Curious about the modern love affair with criminal personalities, investigative reporter Conor Woodman spent four years exploring the hidden depths of dynamic cities across the globe. Sharks takes us on a journey through the lawless backstreets of cities as diverse as Mumbai, Bogotá, New Orleans, Barcelona and London. In each he uncovers the people and the scams that keep the global black economy moving.

This story by southern author, William See, also known as "Tennessee Bill" is a story of a boy who climbs out of a horrific childhood event and uses his natural witts to improve himself and chase his ambitions. The story travels with fun and frequen hillarity through past and present on a journey of adventure, accident, and discovery. There are a few suprises along the way.

Even for the African continent that is blessed with numerous beautiful natural landscapes, the Okavango Delta is truly unique. Covering a total area of more than fifteen thousand square kilometres the Okawango River is the largest inland delta in the world. It flows from the Bihé Highlands in Angola and travels down to the less elevated regions of the Kalahari Desert until it finally divides into a variety of creeks. The delta's relatively few visitors mean that the landscape is well protected and it also means that those who do come here can enjoy the scenery undisturbed.

Begleiten Sie uns auf einer Hörreise durch Österreich,ob Wien oder die Mozartstadt Salzburg, hohe Berge mit Almen im Westen, mediterrane Seen im Süden und die landschaftlich schönen Ebenen im Osten - Österreich hat viel zu bieten. Wien, Wachau, Melk, Linz, Salzburg, Hohe Tauern Über dreihundert Jahre lang war Wien die Residenz des Kaisers und die Adeligen hinterließen ihre schönen Paläste in einer Stadt, die von der Architektur des Barock bestimmt wird.

Islas Canarias, the islands of the dragon tree and happiness on the edge of the world, washed by the Atlantic. Lanzarote is the fourth largest island. A bitter beauty, born of fire and water, a paradise on the volcano. At the southern end is Playa Blanca, once a fishing village, now a port for ferries and yachts. Fuerteventura is the second largest island in the Canary Archipelago. In the far north is the island of Corralejo, which developed into a ferry port and within a few decades into a lively resort.

As a Federal DSA Agent, Brady Kinin has been on that razor's edge before... So often, he may as well call it a home away from home. But this time it seems things have become precarious. From the hallowed halls of the CIA to the scintillating streets of Panama City, adventure has never been quite this breathtaking. The latest in the Kinin Chronicles, The Last Blind Curve takes everyone's favorite DSA agent Brady Kinin on a hair-raising ride around the world. Near misses. Death defying odds. Potential double crosses. All in a day's work. From pulse-pounding action sequences to breathtaking ...

When a billion dollar diamond deal cut by one of New York's heaviest crime families goes sour, and the consignment of rare gems is lost overseas, a crew of wise guys straight out of Brooklyn is ordered to get it back -- any way they can. This is an international caper novel to end all caper novels, a nonstop page-turner jam-packed with action from start to finish and one of Alexander's boldest books ever. This edition has been newly reformatted for the Kindle reader.

He tried to be a hero, but the bomb still went off. Months after failing to save his city, Griffon longs for redemption. But he cannot turn back the anarchy that has overtaken Chicago. For one killer, it’s the perfect setting to unleash a deadly new virus. And he plans to use Griffon as Patient Zero. In a race against death, Griffon’s quest for redemption might be the downfall of everyone.

Cal Thereus did not become a billionaire by playing it safe. With deadly viruses sweeping the globe, the Thereus Corporation and their advanced medical technology receives more and more authority to oversee the rising numbers of dead. Yet with micromachine treatments and a specific drug cocktail, Cal is able to revive the dead in service to himself. As the viruses spread, his own personal empire grows and grows — a Legion of the Dead in service to him alone.

Die Hörreise begleitet Sie durch die einzigartige Bergregion im Herzen Europas mit ihren abgeschiedenen Tälern, idyllischen Bergdörfern und charmanten Städten in denen Tradition und Kultur gepflegt werden.

Eine Hördokumentation, die wie eine Reise durch Vergangenheit und Gegenwart scheint. Die sieben Scheichtümer auf der arabischen Halbinsel erwarten Sie mit orientalischem Glanz, langer Geschichte und der reizvollen Schönheit der Wüstenlandschaft.

Aus Feuer und Eis geboren entstanden fantastische Landschaften von kargen vulkanischen Mondlandschaften bis zu üppig grünen Tälern. Blauglitzernde Gletscher, Europas größter Wasserfall (Dettifoss) und Geysire gehören ebenso zu dieser Insel wie die Herzlichkeit der Bewohner.

The audio journey accompanies you through the unique mountain region in the heart of Europe with its secluded valleys, idyllic mountain villages and charming towns in where tradition and culture are cultivated.

Dr. Ann McLannly blames herself for her niece’s tragic death. And after her mother dies, this young doctor volunteers with an international aid organization for a mission in Rwanda. Pressed into a grueling work schedule with limited facilities, she has little time to adjust. Still, she forges relationships with the remarkable people she meets and finds herself drawn into a relationship with a priest, who introduces her to a Catholic orphanage that needs a physician to care for the growing number of orphans.

On a spectacular sightseeing flight, the freshwater marshland stretches endlessly to the horizon. Many legends have grown up around the “river of grass”, which is a World Heritage Site. The best way to discover the natural beauty of the 3500sqm conservation area in southeast Florida is by water. In the interplay of sun and water, lush vegetation has developed undisturbed, which is the ideal habitat for an amazing variety of bird species. Past mangrove forests and small islands, the boats penetrate deeper into the waterways.

The Chobe region in the far north east of Botswana is well known for its fascinating nature. Its national park was named after the Chobe River one of the most important tributaries of the Zambesi that leads into the nearby world famous, Victoria Falls. The Chobe River acts as a central gateway to numerous villages as well as to the national park's various safari lodges. Unlike many other countries in Africa, tourism in Botswana attracts a particularly exclusive and well-off clientele. The advantages of this are soon apparent.