Ice Water

In "People in Hell Want Ice Water" - an eerie and suspenseful short story about connection, trust, and self-preservation - a random hookup amidst the COVID-19 pandemic brings two lonely people together when they need it most. Colin is an immunocompromised software engineer living alone in Los Angeles when he meets Martha on an early morning walk. She’s irreverent and mysterious, and although Colin knows better than to invite a stranger into his house, it’s been over 40 days since he’s been touched, and he can’t resist the temptation.

Ivy, a talented tattoo artist who spent the early part of her 20s on the move, is finally looking for a place to call home. She thinks she might have found it in San Francisco, but all that changes when she witnesses a terrible crime. She's ready to pack up her things yet again when a random encounter with a stranger keeps her in the city, giving her reason to stay after all.

From the glaciers of the Alps to the towering cumulonimbus clouds of the Caribbean and the unexpectedly chaotic flows of the North Atlantic, Waters of the World is a tour through 150 years of the history of a significant but underappreciated idea: that the Earth has a global climate system made up of interconnected parts, constantly changing on all scales of both time and space. A prerequisite for the discovery of global warming and climate change, this idea was forged by scientists studying water in its myriad forms. This is their story.

In the heart-pounding game of ice hockey, where skill, determination, and passion collide, a new literary masterpiece emerges to celebrate the Titans who have left an indelible mark on the frozen battlefield. "Ice Hockey Legends Stories For Young Readers" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the lives and careers of the sport's most iconic figures, unveiling the triumphs, trials, and transcendent moments that have etched their names into the annals of sports history. In this meticulously crafted anthology, each page is a portal to a bygone era, a glimpse into the sweat-soaked ...

What would the perfect Iceland road trip look like for you? If you’re a couple seeking adventure packed with cultural experience, exploring the land of fire and ice by road is perfect for you. Drive along winding roads, surrounded by towering volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, and sparkling glaciers. Taste traditional Icelandic cuisines, explore charming villages, and absorb the rich culture and traditions of the locals along the way. Perhaps even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights….

On Christmas Eve 2013, off the coast of East Antarctica, an abrupt weather change trapped the Shokalskiy - the ship carrying earth scientist Chris Turney and 71 others involved in the Australasian Antarctic Expedition - in a densely packed armada of sea ice, 1400 miles from civilization. With the ship's hull breached and steerage lost, the wind threatened to drive the vessel into the frozen continent, smashing it to pieces.

Important and provocative, The Undead examines why even with the tools of advanced technology, what we think of as life and death, consciousness and nonconsciousness, is not exactly clear - and how this problem has been further complicated by the business of organ harvesting.

Six hot dragons who rule the sky and women’s hearts. Welcome to Dragon Billionaire Empire, where money, fame, and fortune are only the fundaments of something much greater: liquid love and magical mate bonds.

All alone for 193 days in his purpose-built yacht, New Zealand yachtsman Graeme Kendall crossed 28,000 miles of ocean, facing some of the Earth's most challenging seas. An enthralling adventure, To The Ice and Beyond will inspire you to live your dreams and to never give up. During his extraordinary solo circumnavigation, Kendall became the first person to sail the Northwest Passage solo nonstop. Sailing east to west, he knocked off the "Everest of sailing" in just 12 days - the fastest recorded. This is a story of determination, meticulous planning, and rugged courage.

They call themselves Alpha Adventures, a group of six extraordinary people who come together for one special purpose... to seek the impossible. Funded by a billionaire heiress—and each possessing a unique skill set—The Adventurers will stop at nothing to find the mythical, the fantastical, the lost, and the forgotten. Now on the trail of the legendary sunken city of Kitezh off the coast of Russia—and on the run from a London mobster with his own agenda—the team soon discovers evidence of an elaborate hoax... And proof of something out of this world. Or under it. After all, there’s...

This audiobook tells the story of the brave officers and men of the nuclear attack submarine USS Queenfish who made the first survey of an extremely important and remote region of the Artic Ocean. The unpredictability of deep-draft sea ice, shallow water, and possible Soviet discovery all played a dramatic part in this fascinating 1970 voyage.

To escape a dangerous threat to his people, a village leader hires Jarreth, a renegade sea captain, to find them a new home. Their survival depends upon it. The savvy captain will soon discover that a promising island paradise is populated with dangerous ape-like creatures. Worse, some of his men go missing. Should he retreat and regroup or risk losing more men in an all-out battle? After all, the primates have no intention of giving up their island home without a fight. Jarreth, however, has no intention of leaving his men behind. There will be blood. Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to ...

Dive into the chilling mysteries of the Arctic and learn how to stand tall amidst the ice and snow with "Arctic Survival Tactics." This engaging eBook breaks down the raw, unaltered world of the Arctic wilderness into consumable, easy-to-understand chapters. The Arctic is not one to be dominated, but with the right knowledge, you can learn to navigate its ice-laden expanses with confidence and ease. Join us as we venture into the heart of the most formidable wilderness. "Arctic Survival Tactics" illuminates the indispensable skills required for anyone daring to challenge the expanse. Start ...

The oceans, rivers, and lakes on our planet can produce some amazing natural phenomena. From icebergs to ice circles, tsunamis to tidal bores, The Science Behind Wonders of the Water looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur.

Young and in love, their lives ahead of them, Tami Oldham and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, set sail from Tahiti under brilliant blue skies, with Tami’s hometown of San Diego as their ultimate destination. But the two free spirits and avid sailors couldn’t anticipate that less than two weeks into their voyage, they would sail directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. They found themselves battling pounding rain, waves the size of skyscrapers, and 140 knot winds.

Can the Queen of Winter find a way to keep the other three seasons in check? Zamora, the Queen of Winter, has been summoned to the palace of Father Time. While she's eager to discuss the changing seasons with the other monarchs, what she finds most tantilizing are the other seasons themselves. Osen--the Lord of Autumn, knows just how to make her feel cozy Regen--the Herald of Spring, brings her to life with a touch Brand--the King of Summer, is as hot and sultry as his season implies, yet so far, Zamora has been forbidden from having him so that his sun doesn't melt her ice But with the ...

Du wolltest schon immer einmal Eisbaden ausprobieren? Du liebst die Kälte und die Herausforderung? Du möchtest mehr über die gesundheitlichen Vorteile des Eisbadens erfahren? Dieses Hörbuch liefert dir alles, was du als Anfänger über das Eisbaden wissen musst – und gibt dir eine Anleitung, wie auch du starten kannst!Wolltest du schon immer mehr zum Thema Eisbaden wissen? Hast du Lust, deine Willenskraft zu trainieren und dabei gesund und fit zu werden?