Adventure Expedition

Expedition, the explosive second novel in the Locus series.

The sins of the distant past echo far into the future.

An uneasy peace settles over the strange new world into which the M/S Atlantica has been thrust by the Locus. The cruise ship leads her war-weary fleet on its first, tentative steps beyond simple survival. But an expedition to the mainland changes everything, sparking a chain of events leading to a devastating new conflict.

This unlikely figure entered the rich man's world of polar exploration through an astonishing persistence and succeeded through the same quality. Shackleton's place in history is not the one he set out to make, but his extraordinary deeds have made his contributions to early exploration of Antarctica indelible. Despite the victor's wreath eventually going to another, Shackleton's name is essential to any discussion of Antarctic exploration, based on personal heroism more than logistical triumphs.

Man of the World is the gripping account of the first year of British adventurer Graham Hughes's daring Guinness World Record attempt to visit every country on Earth using only surface-based transportation, told with refreshing candor in his own words. Buckle up for a rib-tickling multinational caper of courage, tenacity, love, friendship, danger, panic, passport stamps, and geo-politics washed down with copious amounts of alcohol.

En route pour la chasse au Yémout ! Sven n'a pas d'autre choix que de suivre son père pour capturer ce drôle d'animal-là...

Marco Polo (1254-1324) is an instantly recognizable name, and he is known for his travels, but it's safe to say that his influence and importance has been greatly overlooked in the nearly 700 years since he died. Born in Venice, Marco Polo was in a fortuitous position to participate in trade. He followed in the footsteps of his own family, setting off for Asia with his well-traveled father and uncle. They would not return to Venice for 24 years. When they came back, they had allegedly traveled about 15,000 miles.

The tale of a 1928 excursion up the Amazon River to the Black Trench, a dangerous waterway through the jungle which leads to another mysterious river. The group of adventurers include a rich playboy and his two party girls, two priests with their own agenda, a famous hunter, and the man who brought them all together on this venture. With an experienced captain and crew, the steamboat will take them all to one of the most dangerous places on Earth as they discover a lost city, hostile natives, and more.

Los hermanos Callender, miembros del Club de los sabuesos, no se creen lo que les cuentan si no lo ven por sí mismos, tienen una enorme curiosidad y un gran espíritu de aventura. Y cuando, por una apuesta, acompañan a su amigo Peter Morgan en busca del mítico país de Punt, no pueden imaginar los peligros que los acechan.

Los hermanos Callender, miembros del Club de los sabuesos, no se creen lo que les cuentan si no lo ven por sí mismos, tienen una enorme curiosidad y un gran espíritu de aventura. Y cuando, por una apuesta, acompañan a su amigo Peter Morgan en busca del mítico país de Punt, no pueden imaginar los peligros que los acechan.

Was Benjamin L. E. Bonneville, captain of the US Army, granted a two-year leave to try his hand as a fur trader in the Rocky Mountain West? Or did his superiors have ulterior motives, tasking Bonneville to spy on the British in the Pacific Northwest? The Bonneville expedition began in Missouri and made its way to the Oregon country, territory at the time shared through mutual agreement by the US and Great Britain.

Journey under the sea with Buster and Lass for a special counting adventure from 1 to 20! It's fun and different. Can your child imagine an undersea adventure and count the new friends as they arrive? You bet! This Bugville Jr Learning Adventure, written by best-selling author Robert Stanek, is designed to build number sense and 1 to 20 counting skills.

Ein neuer Heimatplanet, fremde Lebensformen, aber auch neue sowie alte Feinde. Kann die Menschheit ihr Schicksal abwenden? Das Ringen um das Überleben der Menschheit geht weiter! Immer mehr Weltraumarchen landen auf Lumera. Die neue Heimat der Menschen ist atemberaubend schön, doch gefährliche Pflanzen und bestialische Raubtiere bestrafen jeden unvorsichtigen Schritt. Hoch entwickelte Aliens halten sich im Verborgenen, und sie könnten den Menschen überlegen sein. Ausgerechnet jetzt flammt ein innerer Konflikt in der Kolonie der Menschen auf. Ein Bürgerkrieg droht.

Rolf Torring und sein Freund Hans Warren, ihres Zeichens Abenteurer und Weltenbummler, sind dieses Mal im fernen Australien unterwegs um dem Geheimnis einer verschollenen Expedition auf den Grund zu gehen.

This is the updated Second Edition of the book 'Cycling to the South Pole'. It contains extended historical content and an additional chapter celebrating Maria's 10-year anniversary. It also includes unseen colour photographs from the expedition. It had been deemed impossible, but British woman Maria Leijerstam made history on December 27, 2013, by becoming the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole from the edge of the Antarctic continent. Simultaneously, she set a second world record for the fastest human-powered coast-to-South Pole traverse. For four years, Maria fought ...

This short history audiobook features the story of Ernest Shackleton. He was among the last of a group of intrepid men from the Golden Age of Discovery in the Victorian era. He sought honor for England and himself in embarking on a dangerous journey to lead a team of men to cross the Antarctic continent.

Wish you lived a more interesting life? Crave to break free but don’t know how? This book will change your life. Inside An Adventurer’s Seven Point Guide to Living an Interesting Life you’ll discover: 1. How to quickly establish financial freedom (Jason Schoonover did it in three years, three months and three weeks) 2. Where to meet the most fascinating, famous people in the world (believe it or not, there is a welcoming place) 3. Amazing adventures—such as trekking to Mt. Everest—that you can do, with everything explained from how to book affordable hotels and flights down to ...

Después de haber detenido el malvado plan de Pierre Beaumont, Sabina y Alex se están recuperando en Hawaii. Sin embargo, la paz no dura mucho tiempo, ya que el misterioso Martin Al-Sham resurge. Los socios de Martin secuestran a Alex, para obligar a Sabina a ayudarlo en una peligrosa expedición. Martin revela que ha encontrado una manera de revitalizar el Cristal Zeto, y que necesita a Sabina para cumplir su destino. Juntos viajan a Kiribati. Primero, deben escalar un volcán activo para revitalizar el cristal.

Drayden and his friends thought nothing could be harder than the Initiation. Little did they know it had only been a warmup for the challenge that lay ahead. With New America’s situation dire, Drayden and the pledges venture into the unexplored world beyond the walls, escorted by a team of elite Guardians. The group seeks to contact another civilization in what remains of Boston, but Drayden has secret goals of his own.

Huracán is a suspenseful historical fiction of the infamous 1733 treasure fleet sunk off the Florida Keys during a major hurricane. Twenty-two galleons were either beached or sank with untold fortune in precious jewels, gems, gold and silver coins, and many souls. Huracán provides insight into life aboard a 1733 treasure galleon, along with her crew and passengers. This suspenseful novel incorporates many little-known facts in nautical history of the period along with a cast of lovable characters who will become your friends.

Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Get Inspired by Scott’s Heroic Journeys "Robert Falcon Scott: A Pioneer of Antarctic Exploration" is a thrilling account of Robert Falcon Scott's incredible journey as an explorer. Read about the incredible challenges that Scott faced and the triumphs he achieved during his Antarctic expeditions. Scott was a multifaceted figure, blending bravery, scientific curiosity, and leadership to navigate one of Earth's harshest environments. This book takes you on a journey into Scott's life, exploring his motivations, groundbreaking expeditions, and the legacy of his ...

A great adventure awaited the four friends as they would travel east on their amazing summer flying-skateboard-plane expedition to the mud pot pools of Look Around Mountain. But also terrible tragedies awaited, like a shipwreck, a plane fire and crash landing, stink bomb war number two, and possibly freezing to death.