Inspirational Adventure

WHAT IF THE PRICE OF BRILLIANCE IS OBEDIENCE—AND THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP YOUR SOUL IS TO RISK EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER EARNED? Lucius Castor has spent his life inside the marble halls of the Lyceum, an elite academy that prizes flawless logic and unflinching loyalty. A rising star among scholars, he seems destined for honors and influence—until one forbidden manuscript forces him to ask the question no one else will voice: Is knowledge still knowledge when it costs you your freedom? The crack in the façade lets in light. • Corvin, the charismatic trickster, whispers of dangerous freedom...

But when Claire arrives in Cripple Creek, she realizes there are different definitions of adventure. As sickness wreaks havoc on her family, Claire suddenly finds herself an all-day caregiver. Her brief moments of relief come from her uncle Patrick’s handsome farmhand, Henry Adam. The connection between them is undeniable, and Claire is falling fast. But when Henry’s past come back to haunt him, Claire’s new world is turned upside down and she faces losing Henry forever. Only Claire’s faith in God will keep her going and give her the strength to fight for Henry’s very life and his...

What if a butterfly could talk? One warm autumn afternoon, a butterfly named Becky landed gently on a young listener’s hand—and whispered a story so magical, it carried across mountaintops, jungles, thunderstorms, and even the sky itself. Told through ten unforgettable chapters, The Whispering Wings of Becky is a tale of courage, memory, and heart. With rich storytelling, humor, and a gentle dose of magic, Becky takes us on her incredible migration from “Up North” to South America—meeting coyotes, lightning bugs, jungle frogs, wind-blind vultures, and a chameleon who thinks ...

Two novellas set in Aliette de Bodard’s award-winning, critically acclaimed Xuya universe, a timeline where Asia became dominant, and where the space age has Confucian galactic empires of Vietnamese and Chinese inspiration. Contains The Citadel of Weeping Pearls and The Tea Master and the Detective.

An extreme sports athlete desperately in love, an independent woman afraid to trust, and the test that pushes both of them to their breaking point. Jex Steele, world famous daredevil, lives for his insane stunts and his flirtations with his assistant and best friend Pearl Jacobsen-Davenport. He prays for the day the independent Pearl will change her last name to one syllable: Steele. Pearl seems to return his feelings, yet each time Jex thinks she's finally opening her heart to him, Pearl closes it shut again. When Jex's world upends, can he conquer his own demons or will he lose everything...

Can the past help her find her future? CJ has lost her faith in God and in herself after a disastrous broken engagement. Returning to the country home where she grew up, she begins to find peace. She also rediscovers the love of her childhood crush. But an unexpected windfall gives her the opportunity for the adventure she has always dreamed about. While CJ is torn between her desire to travel and her growing love for Sam, she discovers a different treasure — letters written to her by her grandmother and journals written by her great-grandmother. Will she find her own answers in the ...

A hero's adventure... Two eras, one troubled land, two men bound by parallel existences across centuries. Book 2 in this dual-time odyssey series showcases the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Jason Guan, an assistant director dedicated to environmental conservation in pandemic-stricken Hong Kong, is worried about job-related pressures and petty quarrels threatening his marriage to Debra. Amidst the chaos, they discover an unpublished manuscript by Debra’s late father, a celebrated writer, about a wronged man in nineteenth-century China. While Jason grapples with corruption and ...

Embark on an up-close and personal journey into the northern Peruvian jungle as last-chance entrepreneurs accidentally stumble upon a variety of cacao thought to be extinct, in this chocolate-rich business adventure memoir.

Software billionaire Finley Landers—from The Hometown Groom—tried his best to persuade Emerson Stein to marry him, but she chose Texas Titan’s superstar quarterback Riker Dylan instead. Still reeling from getting dumped on national TV, Finley Landers flees Dallas and takes solace in his hotel in Park City, Utah. When a young hooligan tries to steal his money, Finley gets an explosive introduction to Sunny Day who happens to be a maid at his hotel. Intrigued by the dark-eyed beauty and her sharp tongue, he suspects there’s more to her than meets the eye. Sunny Day is on the run for ...

The Golden Whiskers Club: New Territory, New Chapter Who says life after sixty is all about quiet retirement? Certainly not these three fabulous felines! Meet the sassiest seniors in the Animal Kingdom: Gloria "Spots" Spotsworth - A widowed leopard with perfect cat-eye glasses and even better teaching skills Ruby "Stripes" Rodriguez - A three-time divorcée cheetah who believes everything needs more flair Marina "Hearts" Henderson - A perpetually single leopard whose heart-shaped glasses match her optimistic outlook When the Council of Elders tries to force Gloria into giving up her prime ...

What do three siblings, a talking dove, giants and Time Travel have in common? Join fifteen-year-old Mican, fourteen-year-old Ashton, and their twelve-year-old sister Shayla in a life-changing experience when they attend an Archeological Summer Camp in New Mexico. There they begin their Time Travel Adventure by skimming across the clouds to various locations in history, including seeing the bones of fallen giants, running for their lives from Noah’s Flood, hiding from live giants and dodging warring factions.

Based on the bestselling book, The Action Bible, this one-year children’s devotional is packed with spiritual lessons and adventures to help kids stay engaged with God’s Word every day. With a week’s worth of activities for each Bible story, The Action Bible Devotional covers important biblical themes such as friendship, temptation, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, and materialism.

The story of Selah continues with her Sticky Note Adventures. In this book, an unusual idea to spread the message about the love of Jesus begins. It soon spreads and reaches children around the world in the most out of the way places on the earth.

A fantasy of fading time, stolen futures, and the courage to defy fate. Elektra is no ordinary girl—she is a half-life. She has a clock ticking inside her, counting down the days. As her life ebbs away, she finds herself at the heart of a titanic struggle—and the key to saving the cosmos may lie within her fractured soul. The band of magical misfits who reached the Vault of Heaven at the close of ‘Beyond The Shining Portals’ have been scattered. All are in danger. Somehow, they must find one another and meet at the Rendezvous. In a universe of crumbling empires, ghostly simulacrums,...

Three siblings. One stolen artifact. Seventy-two hours to save a life. Jack Brennan is on the run. Hunted by ruthless bounty hunters scouring the streets of London for runaway factory apprentices, he’s living on borrowed time. But Jack’s problems are about to get worse. His sister has sent an urgent message: a drunken nobleman has stolen a sacred amulet—a blood-red spider encased in amber—from the Maiden temple where she serves. Jack’s older brother, Billy, relishes the thrill of their newfound freedom and hatches a daring plan. With the help of a resourceful theatre makeup artist...

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Rescue on Crescent River When fear meets faith, an unforgettable adventure begins! Nick is a 14-year-old boy who dreams of exploring the world by boat. Fearless and full of courage, he’s always ready for an adventure. Monica, also 14, is confident and popular, but there’s one thing she can’t face: water. She’s terrified of it. They couldn’t be more different, but when Monica’s beloved dog, Max, is swept into the dangerous waters of Crescent River, Nick is the only one who can help. To rescue Max, Monica must face her greatest fear and join Nick on his small boat. Together, they ...

The year is 1773. Aisling and the prince have returned home to Ireland in time to celebrate the holidays. But their festivities are short-lived. New enemies are threatening their way of life. As evil swirls around them, Aisling and the prince must destroy their adversaries, protecting each other and everything they love.

Rebecca has grown up with animals her entire life. Her parents are wildlife conservationist and since she can remember, different wild animals have filled their home. This time, she gets to help one of her all-time favourite animals, a Cape Clawless Otter named Lazzy, to return to the wild. This means swimming with him in the river, teaching him to fish and helping him to learn survival skills that he would need out in the wild. But Lazzy is afraid of water and Rebecca has her own fears to face; she must bravely perform a solo dance in an upcoming competition. Her bond with Lazzy teaches ...

Discover the thrilling and inspiring stories of the top 20 most dangerous princesses in history in "Battle-Ready Princesses: Tales of Heroism and Bravery." This captivating book takes young readers on an adventurous journey through time, showcasing the extraordinary lives of brave women who defied the odds and changed the course of history. From Cleopatra's cunning diplomacy in ancient Egypt to Joan of Arc's fearless leadership on the battlefields of France, each chapter delves into the life of a remarkable princess who exhibited unparalleled courage, intelligence, and determination. Meet ...