Inspirational Adventure

The Boy, the Condor, the Monkey, and the Tortoise – A Magical Journey of Wisdom, Nature, and the Soul The Boy, the Condor, the Monkey, and the Tortoise is a brilliant, philosophical fable that blends poetic narrative with deep reflections on ecology, society, and the meaning of life. Written by acclaimed Colombian author Jaime Bedoya Martínez, this spiritual adventure follows George Mario, a brilliant young dreamer who yearns to fly—not just through the skies, but toward higher understanding and a more conscious, harmonious world. Guided by wise animal companions—a majestic Condor, a...

"What if Pikachu was a hard-boiled detective?" That's what Nintendo asked of us when they revealed this new and unexpected direction for our favorite Pokemon. Join Pikachu in gritty, quirky, upbeat and unexpectedly dramatic cases but make sure to read them in order or you'll soon find yourself lost in a whole world of intrigue where a wide cast of intricate characters will share their past, present and future with you.

Born with an insatiable wanderlust and inspired by an addiction to travel writing, but restricted by the demands of a full time job, Matthew Lightfoot set out to explore the world using his annual holiday allowance. The Two Week Traveller tells the tales of his adventures in almost 150 countries. Often described as ‘one of those people that things just happen to’, he lives up to his reputation with a collection of humorous, hair-raising and thought-provoking travel tales that span the entire globe. Being chased by rogue elephants and robbed at gunpoint by a stoned policeman; ...

Often everything starts with a simple plan. Yakiesha Simmons had lost her fiancé to corporate spies desperate enough to kill. She could not rest while the next man stepped into her murdered fiancé’s vacancy uniformed and unprepared for the danger that awaited him. It was a simple act of kindness before the arrival of the Christmas holiday. Just let him know his life could be in danger. There are doors that open before our lives. Some remain open and we can pass through them and exit them at the whim of our will. There are other doors that we step through and once having done so, they ...

Arman is a young orphan living in the middle of war-torn Kabul. He is ill-treated by the family he lives with, but finds solace in his best friend Jamal and his love of reading. After a tragic occurrence, he is forced to leave Kabul and make an extraordinary journey over land and water in an attempt to reach the safety of London. With Jamal and his two brothers, Zain and Wali, he encounters pain, love and significant danger as he moves from country to country. Through his reading and his many encounters along the way, he learns to live with the past, the present and the future, as well as ...

The Art of Being a Secret Multimillionaire Daphney had always valued hard work and the simplicity of a normal life, even as her career took an unexpected turn toward financial success. After meeting Tom at an AI conference, they collaborated to develop innovative tech platforms and apps. The success of their venture quickly turned Daphney into a multimillionaire. However, even as the millions poured in, Daphney was determined to maintain a modest lifestyle and stay true to her values by being a secret multimillionaire. As she navigates her newfound wealth, Daphney keeps working but uncovers...

New Yorker Jayne Boland has a problem. A BIG problem. Dumped hours after landing in Italy by her two-timing Italian boyfriend, Jayne faces the reality of launching Plan B instead shopping for an engagement ring. Knowing family and friends await her Manhattan return with I-told-you-so’s, the heartbroken fashionista flees to chic Milan to reassess her shattered life and resuscitate her anemic bank account. But the runway streets of the elegant fashion capital don’t roll out the red carpet for the newcomer.

April 29, 1863, brought the Civil War to Grand Gulf, Mississippi. Sarah Bassler lost her mother six months before. For two and a half years she struggled with this difficult and demanding woman, resenting every day of her care. Now able to regain her life, she finds a wounded Union officer and is saddled with not only nursing him but keeping him from being discovered. While cleaning the officer’s uniform, Sarah finds a round, brass object...a Confederate decoder. She is asked to not only get the cypher to the Union, but to aid a family of slaves needing escape from Mississippi. Will she ...

In the realm of men, Shelly Cartwright hasn't quite figured out how to catch her prince charming. At her older brother's wedding, she thinks her luck has changed when a handsome stranger waltzes in to save the day. Only he disappears for months, showing back up as a competing dog trainer. Since the night of his old Army buddies' wedding, Levi Kendrick can't get the beautiful Shelly out of his mind. When he and his brother start building their dog training facility in the same small town as Shelly, she sees him as nothing more than the competition. The brother's finances start to dwindle, ...

In this whimsical and uplifting collection of rhymes, readers will embark on a journey that combines faith, love, and joyful inspiration. Join a beloved character with a heart full of kindness as he travels through villages and spreads his message of hope. With delightful verses and charming illustrations, each poem will teach valuable life lessons and remind us to cherish the blessings we have received. Embrace the warmth and wisdom of these heartfelt words that beautifully capture the essence of Jesus' teachings in a memorable and captivating way.

Welcome to Tales of Wonder and Wisdom! Inside these pages, you'll embark on adventures filled with courage, kindness, dreams, friendship, and the magic of listening. Each story is crafted to inspire you, teach valuable lessons, and ignite your imagination. May these tales encourage you to dream big, be kind, and embrace every wonderful moment of your journey.

Embrace the spirit of Africa with NnaNna, the strong-willed child! Embark on a powerful adventure with NnaNna, a boy born in the heart of Africa. This collection of poems chronicles his childhood, exploring universal themes of resilience, self-discovery, and inner strength. Witness NnaNna confront challenges, experience the sting of betrayal and injustice, and celebrate the triumphs that ignite his potential. Through his journey, you'll discover the unwavering spirit that lies within us all. NnaNna's story is your invitation to explore your own heritage and the greatness that resides within...

A fantasy novel Inspired by a vivid dream, Kingdom Love is a moving tale of hope, love, and redemption. Eva has always known the safety and splendor of Shamayin, a kingdom bathed in endless light and peace. But when a cunning deception lures her into the dark and desolate world of Sholem, everything changes. Stripped of her identity and burdened by lies, Eva is left to wander in a place where shadows reign, and her true self feels lost forever. Joshua, the prince of Shamayin, cannot ignore her absence. Fueled by unshakable love and boundless courage, he embarks on a perilous journey to ...

A book about adventure, survival, and resilience of the human spirit. Sea Soul is the second book in the Big Little Stories series by contemporary Ukrainian writer Ivan Kuznietsov. Each book in the series is an independent, complete story and can be read in a free sequence. All stories have something in common—they are all about change. You will discover the adventures of different characters, but all of them, just like you and me, are essential parts of the big little story of our world. This book tells the story of an elderly man who has lost the meaning of life. One day he decides to ...

This enthralling audiobook takes us on a tour of the most dangerous, exciting, and often eccentric escapades of literature's sailing stars and how these true stories inspired and informed their best-loved works. Arthur Ransome, Erskine Childers, Jack London, and many others are featured as we find out how extraordinary fact fed into unforgettable fiction.

**RONE AWARD FINALIST Widowed and forgotten - or is she? Now she was in a dilemma. Joan’s husband Harris had gotten into another fight, but this time, it’d be his last. Now he was buried in the field next to their run-down shack, leaving her destitute with their two little boys. Things couldn’t possibly get worse, or so she thought. But Joan can’t even depend on the one thing Harris left behind: his silver mine, for his partner, Pete Tracy, claims she must marry to inherit her share. Downcast and defeated, Joan leaves her shack for Silver City, a mining boom town to the south, and ...

🌟 A Father’s Imagination. A Baby’s Battle. A Fight for Light. 🌟 When newborn Noah Shaboa enters the world, he unknowingly faces a silent enemy—Billie Ribbon, a relentless force threatening his tiny body. His parents are thrust into an unexpected battle, armed with nothing but hope, determination, and the power of light. As Noah fights against the shadows of jaundice, his father’s mind transforms reality into an epic adventure—one where Noah becomes a superhero, waging war against Billie Ribbon in an alternate dimension. With shields of warmth, healing rays, and the ...

Secrets. Seduction. Survival. In the glittering world of Chicago's elite, one woman's double life could cost her everything. By day, she's invisible - the plain, efficient assistant to billionaire CEO Brent Fraser. By night, she transforms into Nightshade, the mesmerizing emcee of Chicago's most exclusive burlesque club. Sabrina Henry has perfected this delicate balance until her teenage son's dangerous mistake threatens to shatter both her worlds. When a ruthless loan shark starts closing in, she finds herself caught between protecting her family and the growing attraction to her powerful ...

Though Reema and Suman were not shifting across the ocean every calendar year, yet they were drifting from a city to another almost every quarter of a year. Will their life become harder with time? On a stormy night Reema and Suman arrived at a new city. They were not sure how long they could stay there yet with each passing moment they found calmness in each other, bonding them stronger than ever before. Every good thing comes to an end. One evening some of Suman’s colleagues found Reema working. The wheels of jealousy and conspiracy started rolling and Reema’s aloofness from the ...

Reema has no clue if she could ever become strong enough to protect Suman from all the harm. Suman is clueless if he can keep his promises to Reema. Where would the couple end up? Reema and Suman went back home. Over the following month they sensed that the homecoming was temporary and they would be uprooted any moment to fly to a new location where they must start afresh. The new location was not at all welcoming. Reema and Suman saw worse and they tolerated the burnt. Arrangements of abrupt travel without the idea how long one has to stay in the new location hits on the money one has. Can...