Western Survival

The highly anticipated event of the century was the impending collision of an asteroid with Earth. Efforts were made to unite humanity in order to avert the catastrophe, but the consequences of destroying the asteroid were unforeseen. As casualties began to mount, questions arose about whether this was a deliberate attack or simply nature taking its course. The survival of the human race and the means by which it would endure became the focal point.

Atomic Divide A Sci-Fi Adventure Set in Post-Apocalyptic North America during the Year 2230Atomic Divide is a gripping post-apocalyptic science fiction novel set in the desolate landscapes of North America during the year 2230. In this thrilling narrative, Captain Emmett Logan of the International Patrol unexpectedly breaches the impenetrable Atomic Curtain, a radioactive barrier that has isolated the Western Hemisphere for nearly 270 years. Logan's journey takes him through the abandoned cities and radioactive wastelands of a once-thriving civilization now lost to time. As he navigates ...

Three years after the EMP attack brought America to its knees, the Miller family has finally put the worst of the disaster behind them. While modern conveniences like electricity, telephones, and running vehicles are a distant memory, they have turned their West Virginia homestead into a productive and self-sustaining farm. Life is hard, but there is food on the table and they have hope for the future. Kenny Miller, soon to be 18, is ready to become a man in his own right. Engaged to Sarah, a beautiful young woman from a nearby farm, he plans on starting a family of his own next fall.

A historical adventure book set in the coastal areas of Cornwall, the West Indies, and the Atlantic Ocean in the early 19th century.Swept Away is a historical adventure novel set primarily along the coast of Cornwall, England, extending to locations such as the West Indies and the vast Atlantic Ocean. The narrative begins with a picturesque autumn afternoon by the Cornish coast, where families and friends enjoy a lively picnic. Amidst the revelry, young midshipman Harry Merryweather makes a dramatic entrance, climbing down a steep cliff and entertaining his friends with tales of naval ...

In this true story of adventure, author Jack Nisbet recreates the life and times of David Thompson—fur trader, explorer, surveyor, and mapmaker. From 1784 to 1812, Thompson explored western North America, and his field journals provide the earliest written accounts of the natural history and indigenous cultures of the what is now British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Thompson was the first person to chart the entire route of the Columbia river, and his wilderness expeditions have become the stuff of legend.

The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around - and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he's been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself in the person of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.

In Louis L'Amour's frontier stories, the American West is the crucible in which character is tested, reputations are won or lost, and life always hangs in the balance. Struggling to survive against the elements, hostile Indians, or outlaws who prey upon the honest and hardworking, the men and women in these tales each come face-to-face with what they're made of - often in moments that explode with the violence of an avalanche or the speed of a drawn gun.

Return of the Bison is the story of how this symbol of the American West was once almost lost to history and of the continuing journey to bring bison back from the brink. Author and naturalist Roger Di Silvestro explores the complex history of the bison's decimation and how a rising awareness of their possible extinction formed the roots of many modern wildlife conservation approaches. Weaving in natural history and fascinating historical context, Di Silvestro traces the decades it took to begin to save the bison, often with little hope and plagued by discouraging setbacks.

A historical fiction book set in the Kansas prairie during the late 19th century. Step into a world where dreams are built on barren soil and the ghosts of the past linger in the windswept landscape. In "The Ghost Town," follow Calvin Morgan, a tenacious man determined to carve out a life as a farmer in the unforgiving Kansas prairie. As he battles the harsh realities of lawlessness and despair, his journey reveals the thin line between hope and destruction in the small, chaotic town of Levi. As Calvin arrives in Levi, he quickly discovers a community haunted by tragedy and moral decay. The...

In a drought-stricken Texas, Clary Voss is fighting to keep her family's horse farm from crumbling beneath the relentless sun and the looming threat of foreclosure. Three generations of dreams are slipping through her fingers like the dry soil. Just when all seems lost, a half-starved mare appears on the roadside – a flicker of life in a withering world.This isn't just any horse. Promise carries the bloodline of champions, a secret Clary uncovers that links her to powerful figures in the equestrian world and offers a desperate chance to save everything. But time is running out. With only ...

Don't Look Back is a sweet, clean Victorian story. Hannah Dawes loves to paint. She dreams of being a great artist. Her sand sculptures and paintings win her acclaim in her local community of New Beach, New Jersey, but when circumstances take her away from the Jersey shore, she must learn to love the sprawling vistas of High Bend, Colorado. Strangers in a strange land, Hannah and her family travel across the country to live with Hannah's Uncle James, a bachelor rancher whom Hannah has never met. Life on the ranch is hard, and Hannah misses her old home, that is until she starts to pain the ...

Nathan Riggins heads out west to the Nevada desert to search for his parents after his grandmother died. He faces one danger after another: hostile Indians, a masked gunman, a blinding sandstorm, a rattlesnake. Now, he frantically hurried from one empty building to the next. Where was everyone? How could everybody in town just disappear? Then, a strange dog seems to adopt him and come to his rescue.

Nathan couldn't believe it. He, his dad, and his friend Colin were going on a cattle drive. But as they set out, the trip took unexpected turns. Nathan's dad had to leave them to hunt down an escaped crook. Then, Colin's friend Leah finagled her way along. When Pepper the cook hurt his foot and had to return to camp, the three kids were on their own. How would they round up cattle when they had never done it before? And how should they deal with the coyote family living beneath their cabin?

Traherns are hard to kill, and Regan Trahern is one of the toughest. Waterfalls and bears can't conquer him, how about a young lady?

A thrilling Western novel set in the lawless American West during the late 19th century. In "Love and Gunfire," the windswept plains hide dark secrets, and every shadow tells a story of betrayal and vengeance. Cleo Matthew, a haunted drifter, finds himself face-to-face with his past when he discovers that Seamus, the man responsible for the downfall of his crew, is on board the same freight train. As tensions rise and old wounds are reopened, the stage is set for a brutal confrontation that will echo through the annals of their tragic histories. Cleo’s memories of glory and loss are ...

A western novel set in the rugged terrains of the American West during the late 19th century. In the dust-choked valleys and towering mountains of the late 1800s, a quest for gold sends four men down a treacherous path that tests their limits and their souls. Cottonwood weaves a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of desperate choices in an unforgiving landscape. As they search for wealth, the harsh realities of survival begin to fracture their fragile bonds, pushing each man to confront his darkest fears and deepest regrets. The narrative follows Ray Alistair, an ...

Soren West discovered the woods as both adventure and refuge from a difficult home life as a 12-year-old. After 44 years as a trial attorney, he and his golden retriever, Theo, set out on the Appalachian Trail. Soren loses 30 pounds, has a tooth reset, and his shoulder repaired. But he also meets wild people, unscalable rocks, and night-time frights on this "life-changing adventure," all the way with Theo!

Uncover the hidden influence of FEMA and how its powers extend far beyond disaster relief! This book reveals how FEMA has quietly expanded its authority under the guise of managing crises, often in plain sight yet unnoticed by the public. This book explores FEMA's evolution, from its inception in 1979 through pivotal moments like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, to how its powers impact your daily life. Learn the truth about FEMA’s authority under the Stafford Act and executive orders, giving it the power to enforce evacuations, seize property, and suspend civil liberties during ...

Coy King's life used to be simple before everyone started falling in love. Now his younger brother is happily settled, and his twin brother, Cam, has decided to bring his girlfriend to their ranch--a stranger he met on the internet, no less. For the first time in his life, easygoing Coy is not happy. To make matters worse, Cam gives Coy the task of retrieving the dreaded woman from the airport. From the moment Ivy lays eyes on Coy, she doesn't like him, and the feeling is mutual. But a chance encounter with a moose leaves the duo stranded in a freak Montana snowstorm. Coy believes their ...

FROM DUSTY ROADS AND DEAD ENDS, A NEBRASKA NATIVE SON FINDS HIS WAY A former Nebraska state senator hails from the heart of rural Nebraska—tiny Bassett, Nebraska, population 1,010—where his father and grandfather owned and operated the fertilizer plant, the backbone of the rural community. Born into the tapestry of small-town existence, Coash’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of tight-knit neighbors and the enduring spirit of the American small town. In this inspiring coming-of-age memoir. Coash chronicles the challenges of the rural economy on his father and his fertilizer ...