Real Adventure

Born in 1938 in Brisbane, John Paul's early years were defined by resilience and rebellion. Sent to the Salvation Army Boy's Home at the age of nine, he defied the odds and escaped, laying the foundation for a life marked by adventure and escapades. Venturing into the tropical landscapes of North Queensland, John found himself working in the canefields, as well as picking tobacco and eventually establishing a thriving poultry farm. His journey was one of hard work, determination, and a deep connection to the land. Renowned for his captivating storytelling and a memory that preserves every ...

A significant weekend in Alex Wright’s life begins with the public viewing of his warehouse renovation and ends with a cry for help from an 83-year-old woman being foreclosed and thrown out of her home. Two murders and an encounter with a ruthless Russian oligarch lead our hero into a search through Baja California for the man with the answers.

For 444 years, there has been speculation about the location of Sir Francis Drake's landing site at Nova Albion and where he hid the greatest buried treasure of all time. What follows is an account of my 22 year quest to provide the answers to these questions, and to correct the historical record about Drake's Plate of Brass.

A new vampire with a hunger to please… Gloriana St. Clair would do anything to stay with her lover Jeremiah Campbell. She proved it by turning vampire so they could be together forever. But this new life is hard. Days, she is dead and nights she must learn to hunt, well, prey. Like the pretty maid selling sticky buns on the corner. Torture! Glory misses food, hot chocolate and sunlight. The worst? Jeremiah is dragging her to meet his parents in Scotland. His father is Laird of his clan. If only there were a ring on Glory’s finger. What will his mother say when Jeremiah brings his ...

What really happened at the Chappaquiddick Bridge was hidden under a fog of deception for over four decades, until the advent of voice stress technology shined the light of truth on Ted Kennedy's statements to the police.

In the heart of the picturesque Evergreen Forest, a curious skunk named Slinky is poised to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Armed with a zest for exploration and a keen sense of curiosity, Slinky embodies the innate tendencies found in many young creatures of nature. These inclinations toward exploration are not merely whimsical; they are crucial elements in the survival and development of various species. Slinky, with his signature striped tail and vibrant personality, represents a fundamental aspect of animal behavior—exploration is not just about curiosity; it's about learning, ...

Sit back and listen as PETA president and co-founder Ingrid Newkirk reads excerpts from her book Free the Animals, an action-packed story of the people who, often risking life and limb as well as their own liberty, rescue animals from laboratories, fur farms, and factory farms.

Regrettably, Johanna Watson was born a woman, and to add to her father’s dismay, she was horrendously bad at it. She had a fire in her and a passion for research, science, and learning that her father didn’t understand. But after striking a deal with her brother, she took his place studying medicine incognito behind their father’s back. After returning to London, she found rooms at 221B Baker Street with the enigmatic individual Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock has her own secrets, and a life so full of mystery and intrigue that Watson cannot help but get wrapped up in it.

Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the REAL PIGEONS will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe! So what do Real Pigeons do? They EAT DANGER, of course! This squad of crime-fighting feathered friends is nonstop action and nonstop laughs. In their second silly adventure watch as they infiltrate a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and take down a truly criminal ostrich. The DANGER is REAL. And so are the PIGEONS.

In part one, I went over the basics, but in this part, I get into the very specifics of making the move to Mexico and working online so that you can earn good money online from countries that pay good money. Countries like Great Britain, The United States, Australia, and other English speaking countries where people will pay you online and this money will go into your USA bank account. The following text is from me talking into my computer, going from chapter idea to the next chapter idea. It was not written, the text all comes from the spoken word. After I recorded the whole thing, I had a wonderful person in Europe transcribe the voice into text.

In this heart-pounding adventure, award-winning journalist and best-selling author Howard Blum tells the enthralling story of two modern-day adventurers - Larry Williams, a self-made millionaire and published author from Montana, and his friend Bob Cornuke, a retired policeman and former SWAT team member. Lured by the prospect of finding a fortune in gold, the two men set out to find the true site of Mount Sinai - with the Old Testament as a guide.

For more than twenty years, The Amazing Race has introduced viewers to unique travel destinations in ninety-two countries across the globe. Pairing challenges with cultural touchpoints of the locations visited, The Amazing Race averages 10 million viewers per season.

What’s right? What’s wrong? What’s real? The next stand-alone action thriller in the Amazon-bestselling series that has enthralled thousands of readers around the world.

Based on a true story: In the heart of Haiti, a massive earthquake transforms young Darlene’s world into ruins within seconds. Trapped beneath the debris of her collapsed school, Darlene faces a test of courage that few can imagine. "How We Survived: Buried under the Rubble" is a poignant tale of resilience and hope. This inspiring story follows Darlene as she clings to life and hope in the darkest of times. With every passing moment under the rubble, she draws upon a strength she never knew she had. As she fights against all odds, Darlene teaches us what it truly means to be a survivor ...

Historia del náufrago español Gonzalo Guerrero, un adversario conquistador español.

Everybody imagines the world's most interesting man to be a fictional, gray-haired lothario who drinks Mexican beer and boasts of his legendary exploits. But what if a man like this really lived? It turns out he did, and there were two of them--both Victorian explorers.

No phones…no running water…no electricity… As the float plane flew away… Leaving me stranded with a total stranger…In the middle of nowhere…I thought… Shit! What am I doing out here? It was my job…ten days in and four days out…sometimes. It was 1980. I was a city kid who wanted to save the whales, the trees, basically, the world. There was a boy with one leg running across the country. I had no idea what I was getting into when I went to work as a timber cruiser working on remote fly-ins in northern Ontario. Horny moose, ball lightning, way too friendly skunks, bears, ...

“As the paddle wheels of the 'Belle Epoque' slowly turn like the pages of a vintage Agatha Christie detective novel, a contemporary ‘mock murder’ mystery game was supposed to commence aboard the luxury Nile cruise boat,. But all is not as it seems...” Death on the Nile gets a modern twist in ‘Murder on the Nile Mystery Cruise.’. It was supposed to be a ‘mock murder mystery’ game aboard an atmospheric cruiser. The luxuriously refurbished paddle wheeler, the Belle Epoque - on a lockdown cruise. But suddenly the group mystery murder game turns deadly serious. Daniel, guest ...

Hace mucho, mucho tiempo, en un lugar muy muy lejano Un gran barco pirata salió a navegar un día temprano, Llevaba sacos de plata y oro que valían mucho dinero, Y tres piratas malvados, fuertes y de carácter aventurero.

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 ...