Culture Adventure

As any Wren or Softfoot will tell you, a lie works best when it has part of the truth. The Wrens were promised a life better than they had left behind in Kerek City. So they climbed in Ngahuru’s settler wagon and found themselves in the middle of a war. When the Empress of Vikland offers them only a soldier’s pay for a year, they are dismayed. There are no plans to educate them, teach them a trade, or learn to thrive in Vikland. This is their reward for the time and danger spent helping the Viklanders win a path to the sea? But the Wrens have had a lifetime to learn to count only on ...

Red has spent his life trying to avoid a dance with Trouble. When Red was rescued by the great Softfoot Ngahuru and Koanga the Storyteller, he learned life was more than just survival on the streets of Lowertown. As they traveled through Kerek and Matasi, the West Islanders gave him a new name—Zren Janin—and told him of a homeland he had never known: Conrosa. Ngahuru also introduced him to Miyamoto Suki, a diplomat of Vikland trying to reach his own country. When Miya asks him to travel with him and protect him over the bandit infested Northern Track, Zren agrees, in exchange for an ...

It has been two years since Zren Janin was found on the road to Aldi. He has found a family and a place to belong with the Conrosans at Manumina, and now that home is threatened. In desperation, he writes Ngahuru, the great Softfoot of the West Islands. He tells her war has come to Kerek and the Kereki army has tried to burn them out at Manumina. He asks for help to keep his people safe. Instead of a letter in return, Ngahuru comes to Manumina in another maskovesto. She brings her information gatherers and street runners from her time in Kerek City years before. They are tailors and ...

Zren Janin has friends in high places. Through accident and adventure he knows Ngahuru of the West Islands, Miyamoto Suki, a diplomat of Vikland, Bima Ritwik the Softfoot, Solkka Ulani, a man who is more than the son of a coffee farmer, and Vikland’s prolific inventor and firemaster, Chul Swyler. Zren is loyal to those he calls his family at Manumina. He respects the talents of the Wrens, who came to fight for a chance at a better future than Kerek City would offer, and he understands those who just want a place to belong. But not all of them will survive. Some will carry scars that will ...

A Flat Ninja? Stanley and his brother, Arthur, are such huge fans of the movie star ninja Oda Nobu that they decide to send him something even better than fan mail - Stanley himself! Soon enough, Flat Stanley is in Japan, seeing the country with his idol. But when trouble surprises them, it will take a real hero to save the day.

Meet Bubbles, the travelling cat, as he journeys around the world looking for adventure and excitement. One fateful day, Bubbles introduces Suzi, his human, to his best friend, Matty, a clever mouse. But as Suzi really, really doesn't like mice, she throws Bubbles out of the house, and now he's homeless. Encouraged by other homeless cats, Bubbles decides to travel to London to complain about his treatment to the queen.

December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot-air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course, eventually forcing a crash landing deep within the snowy Canadian wilderness. As the men searched for salvation, they were overcome by freezing temperatures, starvation, and fatigue. To survive this harrowing experience, the brave military officers would have to go up against their greatest enemies yet.

Roma Victrix. The Republic of Rome is on a relentless march to create an empire - an empire built on the backs of the conquered, brought back to Rome as slaves. Attia was once destined to rule as the queen and swordmaiden of Thrace, the greatest warrior kingdom the world had seen since Sparta. Now she is a slave, given to Xanthus, the Champion of Rome, as a sign of his master’s favor.

Italy delights and stimulates with its magnificent cities and monuments, its stunningly beautiful landscapes, the glory of its art and architecture, the richness and variety of its food, the elegance of its design and fashion, and the vitality and charm of its people. Italian style and culture have been exported all over the world. The Italians are the most European-minded of nations, having emerged from a long history of regional fragmentation.

Young wombat Lola doesn’t quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble. When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola’s parents are captured - and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen! To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom!

An Enemies to Lovers, Action & Adventure Romance. She shot him. He arrested her. A match-made in …NOT heaven? FBI Special Agent Cassie O'Brian and Navy SEAL Raj Gupta are in a high-stakes game of passion and pursuit. Their tumultuous relationship begins with an unexpected gunshot wound during an arrest gone wrong. Every second they're forced together sparks fly. But they're battling more than bullets and terrorists—it's their own stubbornness and a matchmaking mother determined to bring them together. As Cassie and Raj race to uncover a secret terrorist group, their feelings cross a ...

Buildings were weaving in and out, the street pitched like a stormy sea and bricks were raining down all around him.... Experience first hand through young Jacob what it was like living through this country’s most destructive earthquake!

Embark on an immersive odyssey through the breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich heritage that encapsulate the essence of Kenya. This meticulously curated Kenya Travel Guide invites you to discover the unparalleled beauty of this East African jewel. Navigate the iconic Maasai Mara, where the rhythmic dance of the Great Migration unfolds against a backdrop of boundless wilderness. Traverse the bustling streets of Nairobi, a dynamic urban hub blending modernity with traditional charm, and explore the historic coastal allure of Mombasa.

LOYALTY IS THE HEART OF HONOR Loyalty and Rebellion Three French patriots come out of retirement to stop a coup d’état and clear the King’s Musketeers when Cardinal Richelieu blames them for it. Love and Secrets Richelieu plots to expose Queen Anne’s secret relationship with his arch-rival, Tréville, captain of the Musketeers. D’Artagnan must choose between two women, who both have dark secrets. Betrayal and Honor Athos, Porthos, and Aramis discover not all their allies can be trusted. Power corrupts. Greed persuades. Loyalty is tested.

What makes a Human? A frozen world on the edge of civilized space has a deadly secret. The indigenous people, known as the Ixtyl are human-looking to be sure, but they have characteristics so unique there was doubt they are naturally acquired. Human? Or genetically modified creatures? Humans, including Indigenous peoples, are heavily protected by law. Genetically modified creatures are not. GeeMo's are like lab rats who have no rights, no hope, and no future. The tribe lives on a planet rich with an invaluable ore: One men are willing to kill for. When Certified Genomist Damien Durne is ...

A gripping adventure novel set on a deserted island in the South Pacific during the late 19th century. In "Terror and Survival," embark on a journey filled with tension and transformation as Oscar Liam Smith-Jones, a once-privileged intellectual, finds himself marooned on an uncharted island. Stripped of his comfort and security after a harrowing shipwreck, Oscar must confront not only the fierce elements of nature but also the menacing creatures that lurk in the shadows of his new reality. This story is a riveting exploration of resilience, courage, and the indomitable spirit of survival. ...

Travel isn’t perfect. Especially not the way Nancy Bartlett does it. But travel is the best, the most worthwhile, the most frustrating and the most terrifying thing you can do besides having kids. And travel, just like kids, will leave you laughing – after the drama subsides, the dust settles and your ears stop ringing. These three true stories take place in glorious Italy where the traveler can experience terror, mortification, Shakespearean romance, and Gypsies all together, and all at break-neck speed.

Why do some people succeed against all odds while others fail despite abundant resources? How do some achieve the unthinkable and never settle for less? The difference lies in the mental structures and specific patterns that dictate success or failure in any field. ‘Discover The Genius Within’ explores these critical factors, offering readers a comprehensive guide to unlocking their full potential and achieving extraordinary results. This book explains the mindset of successful people, which is characterized by resilience, determination, and an unwavering belief in their abilities. It ...

Lincoln is happy to be going to Japan as a martial arts exchange student. So is Tony, his barrio brother from San Francisco. They're excited about living in a dojo, or school for martial arts, and practicing the art of kempo. When Lincoln arrives in Japan, he is surprised to find that the dojo is a vacant lot. He will be living on a small farm with the Ono family, whose mother reminds him of his own. The father likes to play practical jokes, and the son, Mitsuo, likes baseball.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.