True Adventure

The true story of one family's struggle and triumph creating a self-sufficient life in the wilderness. Join the Horn family on the adventure of a lifetime. Learn how a couple from the city moved to the wilderness with three small boys and carved out a life in the middle of nowhere that has endured for nearly 50 years. Impossible Beyond This Point is a compelling must-listen for anyone interested in (or contemplating) getting away from it all.

Este libro esta basado en hechos reales de como un estudiante pacifista participa en uno de los ejercitos mas eficientes y duros del mundo y se convierte , inintencionadamente, en un soldado eficaz y, por culpa del destino, lo lleva a participar en la Guerra de los Seis Dias en 1967. Aunque lo que anhelaba era convertirse en un exitoso Barman, sus planes se ven alterados. Sus aventuras contadas en prosa comica, se convierte en un drama porque esta rodeado de heroes reales que nacieron en una tierra dura y estan perfectamente adaptados a las duras circunstancias. Nuestro principal caracter ...

High on a cliff in Hawaii in 1807, an irrepressibly curious native boy dives into the sea and swims to an American merchant ship anchored offshore, embarking on an extraordinary adventure that will change history.

The true story of how I partied my way into having a massive stroke, and how I proved the doctors wrong by completely recovering.

A CURIOUS AFFAIR is the funny, heart-warming account of an unlikely liaison between a restless Englishwoman and an enigmatic Andalusian man. Thoroughly fed up of commuting to her high-flying job in London, 44-year-old Claire Hadland decides to ditch both her unfaithful husband and her marketing career and spend some time abroad. On her arrival in Guardo, a small northern town, she sets about brushing up her Spanish and making friends, but during a visit to a tiny mountain hamlet she meets Daniel, a rather peculiar man from the south who has as little reason to be in rural Palencia as ...

A collection of 11 award-winning short stories concerning the true adventures of California fish and game wardens and the wildlife-destroying outlaws they pursue. These stories illustrate the wide variety of wildlife-related problems wardens face in California, which has a greater diversity of wildlife and wildlife habitat than any other state and is second only to Alaska in its vast expanses of wilderness.

This enthralling audiobook takes us on a tour of the most dangerous, exciting, and often eccentric escapades of literature's sailing stars and how these true stories inspired and informed their best-loved works. Arthur Ransome, Erskine Childers, Jack London, and many others are featured as we find out how extraordinary fact fed into unforgettable fiction.

Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life above-ground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems....

A mysterious girl birthed him, but couldn’t raise him Armed with an adoption diary written by his father and a picture of a young girl, Gadi searches for his roots in Brazil. He hunts down clues about the identity of his biological mother and wants to know what had happened that made her give him up and what is her life like. Gadi learns about Brazil’s adoption process and retraces the steps of his own adoption journey; from the arms of a young girl who could not raise him, to the arms of his adoptive parents who looked forward to his arrival. While traveling with two friends in Brazil,...

For 444 years, there has been speculation about the location of Sir Francis Drake's landing site at Nova Albion and where he hid the greatest buried treasure of all time. What follows is an account of my 22 year quest to provide the answers to these questions, and to correct the historical record about Drake's Plate of Brass.

Witch Vs. Mage. The battle continues... Once upon a time, there was a gingerbread cottage in the middle of the woods. The Big Bad Wolf had built it for his Wicked Witch, a place where they could have their Happily Ever After.
 But life isn’t a fairy tale. And there are no Happily Ever Afters for witches whose mother and aunt-in-law are coming for tea and procreational advice on Tuesday. When Drake stands her up one time too many, Penny runs away to Darkside and the games really begin. Witch Vs. Mage. Winner takes all.

THREE MEN IN SPAIN is an omnibus edition of: THREE MEN IN A VAN by Jeremy Hastings ONE MAN IN A VAN by Geoff Corless IT’S NOT ABOUT THE VAN by Harry Storrar Please see individual book descriptions and reviews for more information.

Sue Tidwell lived in awe of Africa’s extraordinary wildlife. After years spent appreciating the animals in her imagination, the tenderhearted American hated the idea of joining her husband on a big game hunting safari. And getting attacked by blood-sucking tsetse flies the moment she stepped off the plane gave no hint of the mind-blowing change of perspective in her future. With her initial animosity turning into curiosity as they breathlessly tracked dangerous beasts, Sue formed a surprising bond with their young female government-assigned game scout.

Stanley Booth, a member of the Rolling Stones’ inner circle, met the band just a few months before Brian Jones drowned in a swimming pool in 1968. He lived with them throughout their 1969 American tour, staying up all night with them listening to blues, talking about music, ingesting drugs, and consorting with groupies. His thrilling account culminates with their final concert at Altamont Speedway: a nightmare of beating, stabbing, and killing that would signal the end of a generation’s dreams of peace and freedom.

Unleashing his vengeance coast to coast, Bolan is waging a very personal war on organized crime. Now, with a cadre of Cuban revolutionaries on his side, it's time for a hurricane called the Executioner to blindside Miami. Bolan had planned to fight his way across the country, taking out branches of the syndicate one by one. Then comes a break Bolan never dreamed of: All of his enemies have assembled in the Sunshine State to finalize the elimination of the Executioner.

As DS Lucas Walker recovers from his injuries, he heads from Caloodie, Queensland, to the Gold Coast. Surfer's Paradise: a seaside city where gleaming high rises fringe sparkling surf beaches, sunny days lead to wild nights, and criminals and bikie gangs mingle with tourists and dignitaries at five star hotels, clubs and casinos. Before long, Walker is part of a team trying to solve a horrific home invasion and murder that has claimed the life of a young mother and left her nine-year-old daughter fighting to survive. Can he help them find the perpetrators, and keep the young girl safe?

The Shift is 5 books in one that is the true story of some of the most amazing miracles that have happened in my life. The supernatural blends into the natural and has convinced me over the years that God is in the details and can get you out of any mess.

Stranded – with a perfect stranger. All Jill Bowen wants is to get back home after a disappointing vacation. But when a “quick transfer” in Dubai goes awry, she is stranded in the Middle East, alone. Well, not quite alone. Complications never listed in her flight plan – not even the fine print – pair Jill with a handsome man with a ghost-ridden past. He is a perfect stranger – and seemingly perfect in every other way, too. But why does he bury himself in work? Why carry a photograph of a family that's not his own? Gradually, Jill and Erik discover a fascinating blend of ancient ...

Based on a true story: In the heart of Haiti, a massive earthquake transforms young Darlene’s world into ruins within seconds. Trapped beneath the debris of her collapsed school, Darlene faces a test of courage that few can imagine. "How We Survived: Buried under the Rubble" is a poignant tale of resilience and hope. This inspiring story follows Darlene as she clings to life and hope in the darkest of times. With every passing moment under the rubble, she draws upon a strength she never knew she had. As she fights against all odds, Darlene teaches us what it truly means to be a survivor ...

Enlightenment is elusive, but he plans on finding it. David and his monastic friend Bradley accept a mysterious invitation to Nepal, but soon find themselves faced with an immense task: navigate the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the perilous Himalayan peaks in pursuit of profound truth. Following the sage wisdom of a local spiritual teacher and a Tibetan Lama as their guides, the two friends must face their shadows or leave empty handed.