Southern Adventures

In this personal account of the Civil War, William G. Stevenson was impressed into the Confederate Army, serving in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama in the hospital service from mid-1861 until June 1862, when he escaped to the North. This is a "narrative of personal adventures in the infantry, ordnance, cavalry, courier, and hospital services, with an exhibition of the power, purposes, earnestness, military despotism, and demoralization of the South". First published in 1862.

A changing climate brings heavy rains to West Texas and gives river guide Robbie Ducharme the opportunity to take his clients down a never-before-run arroyo. The landscape they enter, the people they encounter, and the relics they find give these modern-day explorers the thrill of a lifetime. They also threaten Robbie’s relationship with the woman he loves and the life of the assistant he admires. Solitario: The Lonely One asks if we are right to be bold with our lives and the lives of others when the potential rewards are great—or are we venturing where we should not?

Welcome to Brazil! Nine-year-old Sofia Diaz’s world is coming apart. So is the rickety old boat that carries her far up the Rio Negro river in Brazil. Crocodiles swim in the dark waters. Spiders scurry up the twisted tree trunks. And a crazy toucan screeches a warning. It chases Sofia and Júlia, her new friend, deep into the steamy rainforest. There, they stumble upon a shocking discovery.

Visiting Costa Rica on a budget is a dream come true! You can surf at the beautiful sandy beaches, hike amazing trails complete with waterfalls, and eat the best homemade food in the world. With its hospitable people, amazing ecotourism, and something new around every corner, Costa Rica is the perfect journey for the traveler on a budget. In my audiobook, Thrifty Traveler’s Guide to Costa Rica: A Perfect Journey for the Budget Traveler, I will show you how to have the vacation of your dreams while saving a buck or two.

Reconocido también por ser uno de los 19 países con mayor diversidad biológica del mundo, por ser hábitat de cientos de reina de belleza, y exportadora de petróleo de nivel mundial, el país gobernado por Hugo Chávez pasa por uno de los períodos más polémicos de su existencia gracias al régimen que lo gobierna.

Agent Danielle La Rue got her first chance as a field agent on a Agent Danielle La Rue got her first chance as a field agent on a low-risk assignment for the DEA. Her new reckless partner has the desire to avenge another agent's death, screwing up her opportunity to shine. Agent Rick Tarrango long ago went Mustang as a field agent for the ATF. Rick doesn't like to follow the rules; they're more like guidelines. As Dani and he butt heads over a Mexican drug cartel blood bath, he's drawn to the sexy and smart ex-Navy SEAL. But Rick will do whatever he can to bring his friend's murderer down, even go against orders.

Shipwrecked on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies as the Napoleonic Wars rage on, circumstances look far from promising for Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew. And yet, having overcome the odds and contrived their escape, still further peril awaits in the fiercely tidal waters of the Salibu Passage and the penal settlements of New South Wales.

Racing against time, Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew must chase the USS Norfolk as she rounds Cape Horn, pursuing her into the Great South Sea and beyond. Following the equator, ahead of them lies not only the natural wonders of the Galapagos but also a succession of disasters – men overboard, castaways, typhoons, shipwrecks, to say nothing of murder and criminal insanity.

Take the Water to the Mountain explores the journey of a young woman who yearns for personal freedom while struggling to hold onto her strong familial bond and Native American heritage she has left behind. It tells the tale of Lily Brownwood,a young Native American from the Arapaho nation. Lily sets out on a personal quest of discovery which takes her from her native home in Oklahoma to the shores of South Texas. There she finds a new world of enlightenment that is full of unique, colorful, and quirky characters. All of which help guide her along the true path of self-purpose and the ...

Can one person change a reality? Her father killed because of the color of his skin. Harassed by the mercenaries hired to control their streets. The county run at the whim of the billionaire oligarchs. Nadia is living the American nightmare. Even sleep offers no escape as her waking dreams transport her to a past reality where she is being groomed to manipulate fate. Worse than her own reality, she is trapped by an unknown entity in a different kind of nightmare where any hope of escape seems impossible. But she begins to realize she isn’t alone or powerless, that there are others like ...

País ubicado en el extremo meridional de África, esta nación es conocida por su extraordinaria diversidad de culturas, idiomas y creencias religiosas, con incluso once idiomas reconocidos como oficiales por la Constitución de Sudáfrica. Todos los detalles de este gran país, en un audiolibro de gran valor que usted no debe desestimar.

A Visceral tale of survival, with the soul of a love story. Not long after the first World War, an abandoned boy is rescued from a life on the streets of La Paz by a mysterious Spaniard. As the years pass, it becomes clear that he has become ensnared in a life of violence and crime. The boy grows into a man. He is young and handsome, fierce and loyal, and completely naive about the world that exists just beyond the boundaries of La Paz. Then he meets Gisele. Andalusian Legacy is a tale of forbidden love, betrayal and revenge, and a desperate escape to seek one's own unique destiny. It ...

What happens when all the stars above are wrong and the Earth below is out of place? For Miguel, a young boy from a poor village in Mexico, he dreams of being an astronomer someday. That dream seems as distant as the moon is from the Earth, yet opportunity can come in ways never expected. Miguel knows that as long as he keeps a good idea of where he is, the truth of life will reveal itself.

Culture shock hits you in ways you never expect. I guess that's why it's so...well, shocking. Living in another country is a fascinating experience. Southern China is absolutely beautiful and Chinese food is figuratively to die for. A native of Minnesota, the transition to mega-city-China was challenging, but it was a challenge which allowed me to grow. It opened my eyes with new experiences, new sights, new sounds, and my hope is that I'm able to share some of that with you in this audiobook.

As he sails away from Port Jackson, Captain Jack Aubrey feels nothing but relief at leaving the penal colony and its inhabitants far behind. But, unknown to him, hidden among his crew is one Clarissa Oakes. With Britain at war on two fronts, with both America and France, Aubrey’s orders are to make for the Sandwich Islands and intervene in the conflict there.

With rumours of peace running rampant, Captain Jack Aubrey chances his luck on the stock exchange. However, when his plans go awry, Marshalsea prison awaits. Can Stephen Maturin rescue his friend from a politically motivated trial and the enormity of being stricken from the Navy Lists? When the world has turned its back against you, friendship is all.

A faraway land. A brutal dictatorship. And a missing teacup. In America, a Korean immigrant church is teetering on brink of bankruptcy. Its only hope is to recover a valuable onyx teacup that had belonged to its minister’s grandfather decades ago, before the division of the Korean peninsula. The problem: The treasure has been located in North Korea, one of the worst countries in the world. Its people have only known poverty, propaganda, and starvation. But there’s no time to waste. Someone needs to recover it—fast. Enter Ainsley Walker. In her most thrilling mystery yet, Ainsley ...

"Dagli Appennini alle Ande" è il penultimo e il più lungo ed articolato dei racconti mensili del "Cuore" di Edmondo De Amicis. Marco, da Genova, s'imbarca alla volta di Buenos Aires per raggiungere sua madre, emigrata in Argentina per lavoro. La madre, ammalata, rifiuta di farsi curare; nel frattempo Marco compie un viaggio lungo e apparentemente senza speranza, sulle tracce dei vari spostamenti della famiglia presso cui sua madre è a servizio; da Buenos Aires Marco si sposta verso l'interno fino ai piedi delle Ande.

Tyrone is going to build a brilliant rocket ship out of building blocks and go on an adventure to the moon! There's just one problem...the blocks won't work, and Tyrone quickly loses his temper. Luckily, Grandad Cleveland is on hand to show him that with self belief, a bit of determination and a lot of imagination, there’s nothing Tyrone can't do. In fact, why stop at the moon when there's the rest of the world and a whole universe to explore!

In Best Places to Retire: The Top 15 Affordable Towns for Retirement in South America, you'll learn about the most ideal places to retire in the many regions of South America. There's no mistake why South America is such a highly desired retirement location with its many rich cultures and incredible history. Not to mention, South America is home to one of the most retiree-friendly climates in the world.