Walking Adventure

Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure. This entertaining journey includes bears, bugs, blisters, captivating characters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings. Alt walked more than five million steps in tribute to his brother, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a home called Sunshine. This trail adventure has inspired an annual event that has raised more than $200,000 for Sunshine. It includes hiking tips for the whole family.

Discover the ultimate guide to immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the great outdoors with Hiking Trails. Whether you're a novice hiker lacing up your boots for the first time or an experienced trekker looking to tackle more challenging paths, this comprehensive eBook is your gateway to adventure. Start by embracing the call of the wild and uncovering the benefits of hitting the trail. Learn about different types of trails and what to expect on your journey. With practical advice on essential gear, footwear, and clothing, you'll be well-prepared to face the elements and make your ...

What would you do if you're given a €20 note in Greece with an email address scribbled on it: Spend it, slip the suspect counterfeit bill into an enemy’s birthday card, or send an email, hoping it will lead to you finding everlasting love? Brad, a hopeless romantic, chose the latter. Two years later, his love life remains a disaster and his career is misfiring. As he’s about to walk Spain’s fabled Camino de Santiago to ponder some profound life changes, Brad receives a reply.

Jim Benton delivers a madcap tale starring the strange yet endearing Franny K. Stein. The new kid at school, Franny approaches making friends as an exciting science project. After taking careful notes, she brews a potion that changes her into a perfect girl. But when a monster snatches her teacher, Franny knows there's only one way to save the day - even if it risks her new popularity.

Ten years have passed since Gormon Hughes joined the Scarlet Citadel. Now a legendary agent of its power, Hughes is confronted by a much darker legend. A recent spate of killings has been tied to the old story of Spring-Heeled Jack. Approached by a grizzled officer from his home District, Hughes commits himself to solving the mystery. Does Jack really exist, or is he just a myth?

He is the last of his kind. Now, he's the prey in a universe of nightmares. Torn from a world he understood, a solitary giant known only as one of the Silent Ones is thrust into a relentless struggle for survival. Ripped through the fabric of reality by chaotic rifts, he's plunged into one hostile dimension after another, each more terrifying than the last. From a primeval jungle teeming with grotesque "Sky Screamers" and savage river lurkers, to a brutal, snow-covered wasteland stalked by a bladed monstrosity that can follow him through the very portals between worlds, his every breath is ...

Small Town, Dirty Cops What do the beleaguered citizens of a small town do when it is run by a corrupt police force and a senile mayor? They call a magician. This was not the Equalizer meets Harry Potter. Boyd Wright could not fight worth a dang and the magic …. Fifteen years previously, Boyd, unwanted and the least important resident of the Carruthers Home for Boys, survived among juvenile predators and indifferent staff by stealth and cowardice. Until he reached puberty, when he discovered he’d been gifted with a few magical talents to rid Earth of parasitic visitors (the Others) who ...

"This is one of the best stories I've had the pleasure of reading in a long time. I highly recommend it."—Vigilant Reader Book Reviews A plane crashes in South America, leaving only two survivors. Reclusive author Jonas Drake stumbles from the fiery wreckage of the crashed 747 and meets Jeremy, a young boy struggling to come to grips with the loss of his mother. Hunted by F.A.R.C. insurgents chasing them for ransom, the pair flee into the rainforest with no plan and almost no hope. Desperate to distract Jeremy from the nightmares surrounding them, Jonas tells him stories from his early ...

Xander Davidson struggles with the conspiracy of his family and the group that is actively trying to manipulate him to join them or die. The young dream walkers learn an early lesson to be careful about whom they let into their circle, it could be a killer mistake.

It’s the year 2022. Dani Peterson has been walking in the west of Ireland, conducting historical research for her dissertation. But when she seeks shelter from a storm in Aideen O’Brien’s car, she gets more history than she bargained for. Aideen is a Time Link, with secret access to time travel technology. She sends Dani to 1978 to meet a younger version of herself. The two fall in love and Dani joins Aideen in her work. Their boss is a man from 2253 named Charles Burke, who says his mission is to save the future.

"Come along on the trail with Jerry Ellis. You'll love every step of it."—Tony Hillerman (Tony Hillerman) "Jerry Ellis is an ideal companion for a long ramble along the back roads of America. . . . He introduces us to a collection of characters—some of them welcoming, some of them weird—that are too vivid for mere fiction."—Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles Times) "Ellis, like his Cherokee ancestors, treasures a good story. He writes lucidly, simply, about the people he met and the stories he was told. . . . He walked to discover himself and his ancestors; he came back with stories and...

After a memorable meeting on the road, survivors Luke and Amy head for a possible sanctuary, as their new friends extend an invitation. Able to rest easy for the first time in months, Luke soon discovers he will have to fight, once again, for his life and to protect this safe haven. Learn more about Luke's past, his fateful flight from Chicago, and just how far he is willing to go to protect his friends and the one he loves.

Step into the extraordinary life of Prada, a beautiful golden retriever who shared a lifetime of love and adventures with her family and friends. From her playful puppyhood to overcoming cancer and becoming a therapy dog, Prada’s journey is a testament to resilience, survival, and the deep connections that are fostered with a trusted canine companion. In Walking with Prada: Our Journey of Love and Adventure, author, and Prada’s mom, Silvia Mesa, warmly recounts their experiences, showcasing the daily challenges and joys they faced together. From the day she was born, Prada won ...

Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery and join our brave protagonist on a 900-kilometer pilgrimage from Vezelay to St Jean Pied de Port, traversing the stunning landscapes of central and southwestern France. Inspired by real-life events, The Caminoman is a gripping tale of adventure, self-discovery, and transformation. As you follow the footsteps of our protagonist, you'll encounter a diverse cast of characters in unforgettable settings, and uncover the true essence of the Camino. With its breathtaking backdrop and poignant storytelling, this riveting tale will resonate with fans of ...

Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings the characters who show up are no fictional creations. Like any good drama, there are the good guys (and gals) and the weirdos, too. Some show up once (and that’s enough), and some appear again and again. But all are united by two things: the author’s story-capturing talent, and whatever it is that lures them to attempt (or conquer) a 2,200-mile path that climbs and plummets from Georgia to Maine.

Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across four continents and over 14,000 miles - by foot - to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly's journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history, and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.

When I decided to walk the Camino de Santiago alone at age 71, it was on a whim. A year and a half earlier, I had had a hip replacement, but felt that I had become complacent in a comfortable retirement and needed to shake up my life. And that’s what I did. I knew walking a Camino wouldn’t be easy or pain-free. Despite months of training and preparation, there was no way I could plan for the unexpected.

Amy and Luke have survived four months in a savage land completely disrupted by the massive power outage, but this last leg of their journey will demand all of their courage as the pair navigate a desperate landscape. Now, new factions begin to take action, and sudden violence signals a change in someone's policies. As they begins this last sprint across a war-torn countryside, Luke will need to reach deep for his last ounce of determination if he intends to ever make it home alive.

'The Wide, Wide Sea' is a Chaos Walking short story. Set before the Spackle War in a small fishing village by the sea, this is a heartbreaking tale of love and loyalty in a divided world. Best listened to immediately after The Ask and the Answer, it features familiar characters such as Mistress Coyle but gives a new perspective on the shocking events in the award-winning trilogy.

It was 1956, and Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the chaotic family business of London haute couture. Pining for adventure, Newby sent his friend Hugh Carless the now-famous cable - CAN YOU TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? - setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan, and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, northeast of Kabul. Inexperienced and ill prepared (their preparations involved nothing more than some tips from a Welsh waitress), the amateurish rogues embarked on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth.