Travel Life

In 2008, at the height of the U.S. housing crisis, and just when novice real estate investor Mary Lehman thought things couldn't get any worse... they didn't! Instead, she parlayed her financial woes and failed investments into a fascinating adventure, fulfilling her lifelong dream to travel. No stranger to difficult times, Mary grew up working long hours on her family's backbreaking mid-western fruit farm while steering clear of her irascible father, only to end up a pregnant teenage army bride with an abusive husband.

The Benanan Remnant is the fifth volume in the Linda Eccles series. Linda has finally left space travel behind her and settled into her own home close to her parents in Federal Way, Washington. Now married to Philip and having had a daughter and son together, they both live a peaceful life teaching at the Boeing Space Academy. Unfortunately, for Linda and her two kids, there is a dark force lurking that is as old as time itself, and it has targeted Linda due to her mental ability. The two are about to clash in a battle for survival.

Like Dim Sum for the curious mind. Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and insightful life advice drawn from first-hand experiences and tailored directly to explaining many of the key challenges that arise in the lives of driven ...

My Life in China details the author’s experiences as an expat navigating life, work, and culture in China. The book begins with the author’s arrival in China, describing the initial shock of an unfamiliar environment, language barriers, and the overwhelming attention received as a foreigner. This “celebrity” experience, while amusing at first, evolves into an understanding of cultural curiosity rather than personal fame.

On Friday January 13th 2012, the cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground spilling 3200 passengers and 1,000 crew members into the dark water of the Mediterranean. Thirty two people died and many more suffered physical and emotional scars that are still healing. Andrea and Laurence Davis, South African natives and Canadian citizens were unable to find space in a life boat and leading the way, followed by others, had to swim for their lives as the 2000 foot-long ship was rolling over on top of them. Filled with raw emotion, the chaotic events of that night are told through Andrea’s eyes ...

Imagine what would happen if you had made different choices in life? Nigel Saunders gave up theoretical physics to dedicate himself to his family. A mysterious stranger appears from a reality where Nigel was a physics genius who created a time machine. Nigel’s life is about to change completely in a fast-moving adventure through time and space!

The year of travel is winding down, but for Lucy and her latest group of intrepid travelers, things are still heating up! Lucy is determined to get her latest tour group to Cuba, but in order to get their hands on the right visas, they must sign on to a humanitarian mission and commit to rolling up their sleeves and doing some work on the island. To that end, the Holiday Adventure Club has paired with Underwater Cuba to do marine conservation, and the travelers will be spending time snorkeling and monitoring the coral reefs and ocean life. But Cuba is more than just old cars, cigars, and ...

Learn the Yoruba Language for Beginners!: Learn Yoruba Fast & in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1000 common Yoruba phrases that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each phrase's equivalent English translation is also provided!

Ryan Cawdor has been narrowly rescued from a harrowing, uncontrolled plummet through the maelstrom of time, only to find himself stranded in a place outside of the reality he knows, his savior not quite the man he appears to be. At the Cawdor family home of Front Royal, the companions meet Ryan’s long-lost son, who is no longer who he once was. They learn Front Royal has fallen to invaders, forces under the command of a longtime bitter enemy and constant nemesis.

When a trip to Scotland ends in tragedy, travel guide Lana Hansen must sleuth out who murdered her guest before she ends up paying the piper. Lana hasn't seen her ex-husband, Ron, since their divorce was finalized eight months earlier. So when they bump into each on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, she is not exactly jumping for joy. To make matters worse, Ron threatens a member of her tour group—a beloved and respected magician named Presto the Amazing. Ron is convinced Presto stole one of his magic tricks—the same act that propelled the famous magician into stardom—and swears he will ...

Rebecca Wright has reclaimed her life, finding her way out of her grief and depression following a personal tragedy years ago. She spends her days working in customer support for the Internet dating site where she first met her husband. But she has a strange, persistent sense that everything around her is somewhat off-kilter: She constantly feels as if she has walked into a room and forgotten what she intended to do there; on TV, the president seems to be the wrong person in the wrong place; her dreams are full of disquiet.

Cassandra Collins is forced to make a choice. She can do what she's told and have a safe, protected life. Or she can strike out on her own and make her own way. Cassandra chooses the easy path and regrets it her whole life. Until she dies and wakes up in her 18-year-old body, on the cusp of that same decision.

Keena Roberts split her adolescence between the wilds of an island camp in Botswana and the even more treacherous halls of an elite Philadelphia private school. In Keena's funny, tender memoir, Wild Life, Africa bleeds into America and vice versa, each culture amplifying the other. By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, Wild Life is ultimately the story of a daring but sensitive young girl desperately trying to figure out if there's any place where she truly fits in.

Do you feel like the American Dream is always out of reach, no matter what you do and how much you hustle? Like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel, going nowhere fast? What happens when the American Dream loses its luster? Join Liv on her captivating journey as she redefines the American Dream, seeking true happiness and a deeper sense of meaning. Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the facade of achievement? Liv’s story is about determination, self-exploration, and finding joy in life’s simplest moments. Feeling lost amidst the hustle and superficiality of American society, Liv ...

Paris is beautiful. Paris is frustrating. Paris will eat you alive—unless you know what you’re doing. So you’re dreaming of sipping espresso at a charming café, strolling along the Seine, and living your best Parisian fantasy? Fantastic. But here’s the thing: Paris doesn’t care about your dreams. The city is unforgiving to tourists, brutal to the unprepared, and an endless maze of unspoken rules. That’s where this book comes in. How to avoid tourist traps, scams, and pickpockets (without looking paranoid).

Paris—the city of love, lights … and murder? Join tour guide Lana Hansen as she escorts five couples on an unforgettable Valentine-themed vacation to France! Unfortunately it will be the last trip for one passenger… Lana Hansen’s future is looking bright. She has money in her bank account, a babysitter for her cat, and even a boyfriend. Regrettably she won’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day with her new beau, Chad. Instead, she will be leading a lovers-only tour in France. Luckily for Lana, her best friend, Willow, and her partner, Jane, will be joining her. Things go downhill ...

The spring of 2017 should have been the greatest time of Cat Marnell’s life. She was 34 and living the New York glamour life downtown, with a thriving career and a best-selling memoir. Instead, it was one of the worst. She’d gone through a protracted and traumatic breakup, nearly run out of money, and, during a month-long binge, "done something horrible" to herself that she couldn’t undo. Her troubles mounting, Marnell makes a radically simple choice: She decides to leave her problems behind.

White Sands National Park Travel Guide: Discover the Dazzling Dunes, Wildlife, and Hidden Wonders of New Mexico’s Shimmering Desert Gem Explore one of the most breathtaking and surreal landscapes in the United States with this complete travel guide to White Sands National Park. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a full desert adventure, this book offers everything you need to know—from the park’s fascinating geology and history to the best times to visit, scenic trails to hike, and tips for sledding down the glistening gypsum dunes. Inside, you'll find expert advice on: ...

Based on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of the ceremonies, customs, and superstitions of voodoo.

Not only an entertaining account for traveling pet-lovers but also a moving story about the kindness of strangers, the search for freedom and the courage to follow one's dreams. An unforeseen circumstance triggers a 180° turn in the lives of Jana and her life partner Joe. The apparent disaster unfolds into the beginning of a challenging, yet highly rewarding travel journey. Jana’s candid, humorous and down to earth travelogue offers interesting insights in how to draw a line under one’s past and jump-start a completely different new life. She meets the physical and emotional challenges...