Inspirational Adventure

Teo, a seventeen-year-old Jade semidiós and the trans son of the goddess of birds, isn't worried about the Trials...at least, not for himself. His best friend, Niya is a Gold semidiós and a shoo-in for the Trials, and while he trusts her abilities, the odds of becoming the sacrifice is one-in-ten. But then, for the first time in over a century, the impossible happens. Sol chooses not one, but two Jade competitors. Teo, and Xio, the thirteen-year-old child of the god of bad luck. Now they must compete in five trials against Gold opponents who are more powerful and better trained.

This is the updated Second Edition of the book 'Cycling to the South Pole'. It contains extended historical content and an additional chapter celebrating Maria's 10-year anniversary. It also includes unseen colour photographs from the expedition. It had been deemed impossible, but British woman Maria Leijerstam made history on December 27, 2013, by becoming the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the Antarctic continent. Simultaneously, she set a second world record for the fastest human-powered coast-to-South Pole traverse. For four years, Maria fought ...

What We Remember is the fourth book in the continuing story of two families who meet at a time in their lives when change seem to be taking place almost every day. Hyde Hills Township is home to two women who meet at a time in their lives when they find themselves asking questions that have no easy answers. Catherine Holden and Grace Allen have made changes in their lives to care for their mothers. Each of them believe that any adjustments they’ve made are minor compared to the harsh reality their mothers must live with every day. Over the years since their journey began they’ve learned...

Romance and adventure! When you are running from both the police and dangerous killers, you start to run out of options. Abbie has a briefcase full of evidence that a mob boss wants, as it shows corruption in high places orchestrated by him. She is framed for murder and goes on the run. The policeman bringing her back is targeted along with her, and helps her as they try to get the evidence to the right person.

Ishbel Rose Holmes was adrift and alone when she set out to bicycle across the world. She was pedaling across Turkey when a street dog, Lucy, crossed her path and changed her life forever. Ishbel did not want anything or anyone to slow her down, but when she witnessed Lucy attacked by other dogs, Ishbel rescued her - forming a deep bond between the pair. Ishbel recognized her own vulnerability in her new canine friend and launched a heartfelt mission to find Lucy a home and give her a happy life.

A routine audit… Hardly. Especially after the crazed client tries to snatch her daughter! Wilhelmina “Willow” Berkshire doesn’t have a choice but to seek help from her ex-fiancé, right? After all, the man carries a gun. But that same blue uniform killed her mother and brother, and trusting Gunner again after…well, she’d forgive him since he agreed to protect Tessa. But how ironic that her “safe” job hurled her daughter into danger. She trusts Gunner with Tessa’s safety, but Willow’s heart is off limits. A “new” man… Leaving Mina a month before their wedding was ...

Torturous nights spent alone, worrying about her undercover detective husband’s whereabouts. Resenting his constant companion—danger—and the thousands of unanswered phone calls and texts. And then that dreaded call, the one she knew would come eventually. After his tragic death, Avery Derose doesn’t want any part of that life anymore and opens The Favor, a shelter for troubled and hurting teens. Among her first guests? A frightened runaway and…Deputy US Marshal Trent Burdine, a man who challenges her vow never to love another lawman. Some days Trent Burdine doesn’t like his job....

Have you been putting off that trip of a lifetime hoping for a special someone to accompany you? Do you find yourself getting bored with the same old girls' weekends? Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, plan a solo vacation, and just go? From pastries in Vienna to becoming a tourist in your own town and all points in between, this travel memoir and guidebook will inspire you to seek romance and adventure on your own terms. You will also get practical advice on how to stay safe while traveling single, create a budget, prepare and pack efficiently, and more.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa with "Wildlife Wonders: Short Stories from Africa." This enchanting compilation weaves together 10 delightful short stories, each featuring a unique cast of characters, including the curious aye aye, the playful fennec fox, the majestic elephant, the swift cheetah, and many more fascinating creatures.

Step into a timeless story – retold for today’s youth. The Pilgrim's Progress (Book 2): Retold for the Next Generation brings John Bunyan’s enduring allegory to life in a fresh, relatable way that speaks to the hearts of teens and young readers. The journey doesn't end with Christian… In The Pilgrim's Progress (Book 2): Retold for the Next Generation, the classic allegory continues – now reimagined for today's teens and young readers. Follow Christiana, Christian's wife, and her children as they leave behind the City of Destruction and begin their own life-changing pilgrimage to ...

Betrayal. Bitter resentment. Unwavering loyalty. One man inspired all three... And expected nothing in return...he’d learned not to. Then, when time was more precious than anything money could buy, he wanted one thing for himself. Just one thing. It began all about him...or so he believed. And should have known better. He excelled at keeping his emotions carefully hidden. Then she became his everything. Nothing was the same... He’d do anything to protect her...anything. This is Book Three of the 6-part Married to Memories Until Someday short-story series. Book 3 of 6.

When their parents feel called to Africa as missionaries, their two children react in different ways. Ten-year-old Jolie cooperates and does her best to adapt to a strange new land, Nigeria. But her older brother Derek rebels, angry at having to leave his friends and comfortable home in Prairie Lake, Minnesota. When Derek meets a native boy about his age, he learns more about life than he ever thought possible as they encounter a witch doctor who wants them dead and poachers who kidnap them. Assignment Nigeria is Book 1 in the Missionary Kids Series.

A flight medic and an acrophobic marshal…can they overcome their fears to embrace a forever love? After an injury forces Deputy U.S. Marshal Ryker McLane off duty, he retreats to his hometown to recover and reevaluate his career. But that down time quickly disintegrates after someone threatens his childhood friend “Dane.” But Danae isn’t his best friend’s little sister anymore and protecting—and resisting—the beautiful and generous woman takes more energy than hunting down her attacker. Flight Medic Danae Huntley has loved Ryker since the day he joined their motley family at ...

The story is a memoir told by Anna, about a year in her life that held serious struggles for her when she was about to turn 11 years old. This bright, introspective child lost her loving father and gradually came to realize that he had held their little family together with his charm and philosophical outlook. His strengths are lacking in Anna's mother, and she folds in her new responsibilities. This book is written to inspire, to show that no matter how ugly life can get, the power of life itself will support you. Anna is different from most other children because she learns to look inward...

Time is running out. Lives hang in the balance. And someone wants her breakthrough discovery - at any cost. In the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical research, brilliant scientist Astrid Larsen races against time to find a cure for the devastating disease that took her husband. When her groundbreaking research becomes the target of corporate espionage, she's forced to accept protection from Flynn Rexford, a former Special Forces operative with his own desperate stake in her success - his daughter is dying from the same disease. As threats escalate and their professional boundaries blur ...

THE DARK ENEMY NEVER RESTS. BUT NEITHER DO THE HEROES OF THE HIGHEST ORDER! A magical playground whisks Dan and Page into the Hidden Kingdom where a skinny giant registers them for hero training camp. There, they learn they must gain skills and earn powerful treasures by traveling back in time and walking in the footsteps of a real pioneer hero.

In a world where tumbleweeds meet talismans, and cowboys clash with ancient Eastern spirits, our hero stands alone. Lo Ma is not your typical gunslinger; he is the Kung Fu Cowboy, a protector of the desperate and the destitute. Trained in the mystic arts of Shailu, a master of martial arts, neigong, qigong, and other mysteries, Lo Ma is the West's last defense against sinister sorcerers, marauding orcs, and malevolent demons. As the Weird West falls under the dark shadow of a formidable evil, Lo Ma’s path is set alight with burning purpose. He knows the time has come, the final duel ...

Mohira's dream of leaving Central Asia for the magic of America finally comes true when she meets a man in the Peace Corps who sweeps her off her feet. But the dream doesn't live up to the reality and, when she finds divorce papers on her pillow, her world falls apart. Now she struggles to find a sense of belonging, as a foreign woman in America with no friends or family around. She's not even sure her family will accept her if she gives up and returns to them, considering their traditional Muslim beliefs about divorce. In the midst of her journey of discovering who she is and reevaluating ...

Meet Cali, a sweet and loving kitten who found her forever home thanks to the power of love and adoption. Cali, with her beautiful orange, black, and white fur and sparkling green eyes, was one of many animals in a crowded shelter. Despite the noise and hustle, her gentle nature stood out. The shelter's owner saw Cali's potential for bringing joy and knew she needed a family.

AquaLuna intends to be the first company to mine underground water near the lunar South Pole, opening up thriving commerce between the Earth, the Moon, and beyond. When precocious sixteen year-old Tom Gordon accompanies his father, the AL Executive V.P., to the company’s base at Haworth Crater, he has no idea the adventure and danger he’ll encounter or how his life will be forever changed.