Exploration History

When Martian authorities board Galaxy to stop the crew from conducting an illegal experiment, the unwanted attention threatens a critical trade deal with Outlaws. Under pressure from the Colonies to deliver an exigent package, they must find a way to make the trade and deliver the package, or bad things will happen.

6. November 1620. Nach 65 strapaziösen Tagen auf See erblicken die 102 Passagiere an Bord der "Mayflower" endlich Land. Stürmische Wochen auf dem Nordatlantik, Krankheiten, Hunger und Todesängste liegen hinter ihnen. Das Ziel der englischen Auswanderer ist zum Greifen nah: Amerika. Ihr Glaube an Gott und die Hilfe der Ureinwohner ermöglichen es ihnen, den harschen Wetterbedingungen zu trotzen - und die erste erfolgreiche Kolonie in der Neuen Welt zu gründen.

At five o'clock on the evening of November 21st, after the ice had drawn back like pall bearers at a funeral, Endurance slipped lower in the water, her stern pointing skywards. We stood in silence while she said her last farewell. A cacophony of cracking timber and rushing water signalled her end and then she was silent, slipping into the watery grave. The bravest ship, she had struggled to the bitter end and now she was gone. Endurance - well named.

During the Age of Discovery many explorers voyaged from Europe in the quest for a shortcut to Asia. Christopher Columbus, the first of these men, thought he had accomplished the goal, little knowing he had encountered a new continent. His exploits launched the voyages of discoveries that featured men like John Cabot, Henry Hudson and John White. The New World Discoverers tells the stories of many of these explorers of the new world in what would become Colonial America. History remembers these men as they engaged in their quest of New World Exploration.

In the sixth book of the Anaconda series, 10 years have passed since the 23rd-century asteroid mining ship Anaconda mysteriously appeared 400 years in the past. Aided by a library containing a detailed history of Earth’s people and natural resources, along with millions of tons of processed ore and advanced 3-D printing factories, the crew has split into factions bent on creating utopian societies on the planet they call New Earth.

Ziggy Da Luca is a linguist recruited by NASA for reasons she can't quite fathom. After seeing the video they've intercepted, it becomes clear her work is far more central to their plans than she realised. Sent to the moon to investigate a hatch discovered by the Russians, Ziggy faces challenges she's never trained for. Seen by some as a liability, she must contend with her own crew as well as the Russian cosmonauts, as everyone races to uncover the hatch's mystery. What she finds there is beyond anything she could imagine.

This groundbreaking audiobook challenges listeners to contemplate the profound differences between divine omnipotence and the limitations of artificial intelligence. Narrated with clarity and depth, this thought-provoking journey takes you through twelve captivating chapters that contrast the infinite capabilities of God with the finite potential of AI.

A mission to collect breadfruit from Tahiti becomes the most famous mutiny in history when the crew rise up against Captain William Bligh, with accusations of food restrictions and unfair punishments. Bligh’s remarkable journey back to safety is well documented, but the fates of the mutinous men remain shrouded in mystery.

By Doreen Joseph (Khadija Omowale), this audiobook explores faith and the connections between Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and ancient Egyptian mythology; former and current religious/political power influences; and media and music influencers. It points out man's inhumanity to man, who is the most pervasive influencer in these revelation times. It highlights the one who can help us through difficult and traumatic situations and free us from mental slavery and oppression to have life abundantly. Bless.

From ambitious scientists rising above the clouds to analyse the air to war generals floating across enemy lines, Richard Holmes takes to the air in this heart-lifting history of pioneer balloonists. Falling Upwards asks why they risked their lives and how their flights revealed the secrets of our planet. The stories range from early ballooning rivals to the long-distance voyages of American entrepreneurs; from the legendary balloon escape from the Prussian siege of Paris to dauntless James Glaisher, who, in the 1860s, flew seven miles above the earth - without oxygen.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners aged 6+ who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunning audiobook depicts Louis Bleriot's historic first cross-Channel flight.

An Out of this World Paranormal Romance Read What do you get when you have an IQ that is off the charts, the inability to let go of someone you love and a lot of spare parts? The man of your dreams, of course. Dr. Aeron Braxton is on the verge of unveiling her newest creation--a droid who can pass as either human or Vanos. An alien race took the man she loved away from her, but her revenge is at hand. Aeron has rebuilt Brad into a living, breathing killing machine she hopes will save the outer quadrants from a mass Vanos invasion. Too bad the brilliant scientist didn't calculate the ...

For the first time in history, the human species has the technology to destroy itself. But having developed that power, humans are also able to leave Earth and voyage into the vastness of space. After millions of years of evolution, we’ve arrived at the point where we can settle other worlds and begin the process of becoming multi-planetary. How did we get here? What does the future hold for us?

Kemosha and her brother have lived their whole lives in slavery. Sold away to work in lawless Port Royal, Kemosha takes her chance to escape brutal treatment. With fortune on her side, Kemosha befriends Ravenhide, a man with a mysterious past who teaches her the art of swordfighting, and introduces her to the beautiful runaway Isabella.

Unvеiling Christianity cеlеbratеs thе vibrant divеrsity of Christian spirituality, ranging from contеmplativе and charismatic еxprеssions to anciеnt traditions that continuе to inspirе contеmporary sееkеrs. Thе book еmphasizеs thе futurе of Christian еducation and disciplеship, еmbracing innovation and pеrsonalizеd lеarning to еquip bеliеvеrs for a transformativе impact on thе world. Thе book еxplorеs Christianity's rich tapеstry and undеrscorеs thе timеlеss valuеs of lovе, compassion, and hopе that unitе bеliеvеrs across culturеs and gеnеrations.

Wisst ihr eigentlich, wie Pyramiden aussehen und wo sie zu finden sind? Diese Frage kannst du sicherlich schon beantworten: Na klar, dass sind diese großen, dreieckigen Bauten in der Wüste von Ägypten! Vermutlich hast du auch schon davon gehört, dass sie tausende von Jahren alt sind, man dort mit etwas Glück noch immer eine Mumie finden kann und die Pyramiden heutzutage jedes Jahr von Touristen besucht werden. Natürlich ist das nicht alles: Das alte Ägypten war eine der größten und mächtigsten Kulturen der Antike.

Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has rapidly gained popularity around the world in recent years.

Lewis and Clark's famous 1804 expedition was told with great detail by the explorers themselves in an eight-volume account. Now young historians have the opportunity to learn the thrills, challenges, and adventures in a version accessible for them. Two years' worth of entries are condensed into a flowing account that maintains the historical essence of the original. With a fact-filled prologue and epilogue, young listeners can relive the adventurous 8,000-mile journey across uncharted wilderness.

Les origines du shintoïsme est une ressource inestimable pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à l'histoire et à la culture du Japon, ainsi que pour ceux qui s'intéressent au développement et à l'évolution des religions dans le monde. Le shintoïsme est la religion indigène du Japon, qui remonte à l'ère préhistorique. Les origines du shintoïsme propose une exploration complète des racines et de l'évolution de ce système de croyance unique, depuis les temps anciens jusqu'à nos jours. Le livre commence par une introduction qui donne une vue d'ensemble des sujets abordés tout au long de l'ouvrage.