Arctic Adventure

This mystery / adventure book, set in England and the stark loneliness of the Arctic during the early 20th century, unfolds in a riveting narrative. The story revolves around the daunting extrication of the millionaire and adventurer Cox K. Martin. His journey is studded with thrilling challenges as he embarks on an expedition only to uncover and, ultimately, hinder a devious plot.Martin's adventure starts with a train journey. Unbeknownst to him, this trip begets the first inklings of a sinister plot involving the theft of a crucial submarine for a North Pole expedition. His encounter with...

In The Winter Pony, Iain Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott’s men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world - a race in which not everyone will survive.

Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights for Christmas. But as their train leaves Stockholm, Hal and Uncle Nat realize they’re being followed by a sinister figure, and Hal’s powers of observation are tested when Uncle Nat’s past comes back to haunt him. Journeying into the never ending night of the arctic winter, our railway detectives must outsmart an assassin in their most chilling adventure yet, in which nothing is as it seems.

I just found out I’m mated to my wolf shifter boyfriend, Alex... While that might not sound so bad—we can now read each other’s thoughts. And maybe that doesn’t sound so bad either—except for the fact that I’m a very private person and the only person I want inside my head is me... And, ahem…I also can’t seem to keep my eyes or mind off a certain bear shifter named Lucas, who just accosted Alex and me in the woods. And these confusing feelings are the last thing I want Alex to know anything about! Even though Lucas is a jerk, something about him seems to appeal to my inner ...

A break-in at the local bar seems at first glance a routine case of vandalism, likely the result of high schoolers looking to score some free booze. Except... No alcohol was stolen, there's no evidence of an actual break-in, and the thief was clearly looking for something. But what? Chief Ellie Matthews wants to know. Meanwhile, as a new werewolf, her first official turning is rapidly approaching―and she's seriously not looking forward to it. By all accounts, it's going to be painful and super weird, and she just doesn't have time for it. Not when it turns out someone is hunting all the ...

Alaana, an inexperienced young shaman of the Anatatook people, must face arctic werewolves, bloodthirsty raiders, soul-stealing demons, and the vengeful ghost of a massive polar bear as she uncovers dark secrets left behind by her teacher Old Manatook. As she struggles to win the respect of the village headman she journeys among the polar bears of the Ice Mountain, to the terrifying Underworld, the bottom of the sea, and even to the Moon itself. Seeking answers to the riddle of her mysterious power, she must choose between the love of two very different men. This is Book Two in an epic ...

In the aftermath of a world war with China, Admiral Dan Lenson is assigned to set up a US Navy base on the rugged North Slope of Alaska, in response to Russian seabed claims that reach nearly to the US coast. Yet the current administration seems oddly reluctant to confront Russian aggression. At the same time, the International Criminal Court is accusing Dan of a war crime.

Welcome to "Surviving the Ice," the definitive guide for anyone with an adventurous spirit who is set on their path to explore Earth's polar regions. From the mighty Arctic to the vast, unending expanse of the Antarctic, this guide prepares you to traverse these extremes like a seasoned veteran. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the polar regions with this comprehensive read. It not only paints an illuminating picture of these beautiful, frosty terrains but also imparts essential knowledge of their unique weather patterns. You'll be equipped with a range of survival skills...

Into the North Wind chronicles Jill Homer’s record-breaking bicycle ride across Alaska on the Iditarod Trail. Jill is one of those “accidental athletes” who stumbled into endurance racing shortly after she moved to Alaska in 2005. Ever since, she dreamed about the chiming of ice crystals at 30 below zero, black spruce shadows in the moonlight, the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights, and a journey that could take her deeper into this transcendental world - the 1,000-mile race to Nome.

Prince Ligo endured a troubled engagement. Betrothed to a foreigner to save a realm abandoned by their god, the prince suffers a seizure during a sacred hunt, and awakens to see his fiancée’s family usurp the volcano-menaced realm. Indeed, Prince Ligo has seen better days. When the enigmatic Mystic Riggan rescues Prince Ligo from the deadly coup, she leads him on a pilgrimage to the cryptic God of Death’s secret sanctum. Fugitives in the frigid wilds, the beleaguered duo conscripts a badly wounded soldier to help them survive. Pursuing answers to what truly ails the realm, the misfit ...

Alaana, shaman of the Anatatook people, must journey through the spirit lands in search of her daughter's lost soul. She is accompanied by her deadly tupilaq - a reanimated seal carcass that lives only for revenge. An ancient Sorcerer, accidentally freed from captivity by the Anatatook shaman, launches a plan to reshape the world, threatening them all. As this legendary villain's secrets unfold, Alaana's husband is torn between the real world and a horrific shadow land in his own effort to rescue their daughter before time runs out. With Alaana wounded and under attack, and the entire ...

It was 1928: a time of illicit booze, of Gatsby and Babe Ruth, of freewheeling fun. The Great War was over, and American optimism was higher than the stock market. What better moment to launch an expedition to Antarctica, the planet's final frontier? The night before the expedition's flagship launched, Billy Gawronski - a skinny, first-generation New York City high schooler desperate to escape a dreary future in the family upholstery business - jumped into the Hudson River and snuck aboard. Could he get away with it?

Given an insurmountable task, an Arctic fox named Luza must travel the countryside until she finds the missing princess. Hunted by a master hunter and his Croatian sheepdog, both focused on killing her before she accomplishes her mission, Luza must find a way to persevere. She brings hope for those who live in fear of the new King and his lofty ambitions. Unknown to Luza and the majority of events outside the village of Gilmanton, Keira plans a visit to her mother’s grave as her uncle departs for the beginning of hunting season. Life hasn’t always been easy for the young teen, and ...

A lifelong Alaskan, Steve Kahn moved at the age of nine from the “metropolis” of Anchorage to the foothills of the Chugach Mountains. A childhood of berry picking, fishing, and hunting led to a life as a big-game guide. When he wasn’t guiding in the spring and fall, he worked as a commercial fisherman and earned his pilot’s license, pursuits that took him to the far reaches of the Alaskan wilderness. He lived through some of the most important moments in the state’s history.

Alice, a young Orca, finds adventure as she travels in the Arctic Ocean. The threats of crashing icebergs and of being trapped by Orca hunters keeps her on the look out for danger.

Join Amelia and Bethany, two adventurous sisters, on an extraordinary journey to the heart of the Arctic in this captivating children's book. When they discover a magical library that can transport them through time and space, they find themselves in an Inuit village in the Arctic, far from their home in the Pacific Northwest. The Magic Library: Arctic Adventure is a tale of discovery, friendship, and understanding. As the sisters immerse themselves in the Inuit way of life, they learn about the people's deep connection with nature, their survival skills, and the rich tapestry of legends ...

Antarctica, the ice kingdom hosting the South Pole, looms large in the human imagination. The secrets of this vast frozen desert have long tempted explorers, but its brutal climate and glacial shores notoriously resist human intrusion. Land of Wondrous Cold tells a gripping story of the pioneering 19th-century voyages, when British, French, and American commanders raced to penetrate Antarctica’s glacial rim for unknown lands beyond. These intrepid Victorian explorers laid the foundation for our current understanding of Terra Australis Incognita.

A powerfully built man more than six feet tall, Amundsen’s career of adventure began at the age of fifteen (he was born in Norway in 1872 to a family of merchant sea captains and rich ship owners); twenty-five years later he was the first man to reach both the North and South Poles. Lynne Cox, adventurer and swimmer, author of Swimming to Antarctica (“gripping”—Sports Illustrated) and Grayson (“wondrous, and unforgettable”—Carl Hiaasen), gives us in South with the Sun a full-scale account of the explorer’s life and expeditions.

In The Arctic, Klaus Dodds and Mark Nuttall offer concise answers to the myriad questions that arise when looking at the circumpolar North. They focus on its peoples, politics, environment, resource development, and conservation to provide critical information about how changes there can, and will, affect our entire globe and all of its inhabitants. Dodds and Nuttall explore how the Arctic's importance has grown over time, the region's role during the Cold War, indigenous communities and their history, and the past and future of the Arctic's governance.

Two young women attending college decide to have a summer adventure canoeing the rapids-strewn Thelon River that runs 450 miles through the uninhabited Barren Lands of subarctic Canada. Holly made the trip once before with a group of skilled paddlers she trained with at camp, and she wants to share that experience with her friend and lover, Lee, believing it will draw them closer. But a week in, Holly, the risk-taker, falls while taking a selfie near the edge of a cliff. She is left injured and comatose, and soon dies.