Winter Adventure

Ruling with an iron hand, the church has eliminated the ancient pagan ways. Yet demonic gheists terrorize the land, hunted by the Inquisition, while age-old hatreds rage between the North and the South. Three heroes - Malcolm and Ian Blakeley and Gwendolyn Adair - must end the bloodshed before chaos is unleashed.

A Mysterious Letter. A Deadly Discovery. A World Like Nothing You've Ever Seen. All Daisy Darling wanted was to be a writer. What she got was more than she bargained for. As it turns out, the quaint little town of Sea Salt, California houses more than adorable cottages and huge redwood trees. Beneath the coastal charm rests a strange world where wizards, fairies, time-altering portals, and dark magic looms. A world where memories can be your greatest currency—and weapon. A world where you can never reclaim what's been taken from you. After stumbling into the mysterious world, Daisy's ...

Although the 163rd Division was destroyed at the Battle of Suomassalmi the danger is far from over. The Soviet 44th Motorized Rifle Division is still a powerful force that outnumbers the Finns three to one. In addition to the forces of the 44th, Soviet High Command has dispatched reinforcements to rescue the beleaguered fighters of the 44th, further skewing the odds. Amongst this new force is a group of trained snipers. Now, plagued by a swarm of snipers, the Finnish 9th Division is losing their hold on the trapped men of the Soviet 44th Division. To make matters worse, the enemy sniper ...

In The Fairy of Festive Wishes, meet Holly, a cheerful holiday fairy who listens to the whispered wishes of children all around the world. With a sprinkle of winter stardust and a heart full of kindness, Holly sets off on a sparkling journey to make their dreams take flight.

Air locks. Gas masks. Skyscraper-sized pipes. Secret trams. Broken elevators. Natural disasters aren’t the only thing that Matt, Cody, Catherine, Stacy, and Darin must overcome. What lurks beneath Camp New Beginnings is the real threat. While the mystery behind the natural disasters and Camp New Beginnings is slowly unraveling, the journey to find the cryovault burns hotter than ever for Matt and his group. But with camp fully destroyed, is "the Sev" their only place for refuge? Or will all their clues lead them to another dead end?

In a realm where gods whisper and shadows come alive... Ilfair never asked to be chosen. But when ancient runes appear on his arm and voices invade his mind, he's thrust into a world where myth and reality collide. As the reluctant bearer of a divine message, Ilfair must embark on a perilous journey across the realm of Erlan to bring forth a child of the gods—one that could usher in an Age of Knowledge or spell doom for all. With the help of Embrey, a determined priestess, and Ao'faer, the enigmatic Athenomancer, Ilfair must navigate treacherous waters, both literal and figurative. From ...

Ravenous dragons descending at night, goblin hordes rampaging across the land, kingdoms collapsing; amidst this cyclone of chaos, one woman rises. Vyra has always dreamt of joining the renowned Silverclad Knights and becoming a great warrior. The kingdom needs every soldier it can get, having barely survived the war with the dark forces from the wilderness. However, the king of Beckonthrone long ago decreed that only men of noble status may walk the path to knighthood. As Vyra ventures through the mystical, war-torn lands to prove herself, she unexpectedly captures the eye of the paladin ...

Upon the death of Sprign, goddess and creator of the Pandyr and all other beasts in Mistgard, the island has come under attack by ruthless frost and fire giants from afar. Long fragmented, every creature in the eight clans must now come together to defend their land. Hammerheart must join with Darkcloud, Mistcloak with Thundermaw, and, most important, the children of Sprign must unite with their forgotten comrades of the ninth clan: the Bearzyrk.

In Winter, life force matches up to the toughest of the seasons. In this second novel in her acclaimed Seasonal cycle, the follow-up to Ali Smith's sensational Autumn, Smith's shape-shifting quartet of novels casts a merry eye over a bleak post-truth era with a story rooted in history, memory, and warmth, its taproot deep in the evergreens: art, love, laughter. It's the season that teaches us survival.

Jake Kyle needed to get away and never more so than now. The political quagmire that he’s help to bring to a boil is about to land on his doorstep. It was time to Retreat to Woodhaven. Under normal circumstances he’d be more than happy to take his critics on face to face and had done just that more than once over the years. And more than once he had been the one to walk away smiling. But this time in the midst of everything he’s embroiled in, he has other far more important things to take care of. People who need him in ways they never had before. Family who counted on him though ...

Sherlock Holmes’s discovery of a mysterious musical score initiates a devious Christmas challenge set by Irene Adler, with clues that are all variations on the theme of “theft without theft”, such as a statue missing from a museum found hidden in the room it was taken from. In the snowy London lead-up to Christmas, Holmes’s preoccupation with the “Adler Variations” risks him neglecting the case of his new client, Norwegian arctic explorer Fridtjof Nansen, who has received a series of threats in the form of animal carcasses left on his doorstep.

“Smoothly plotted, deftly written, and thought provoking.”—San Diego Union-Tribune When P.I. Stuart Winter investigates the death of an environmental activist in a redwood forest, he encounters a radical ecocommune, a fundamentalist preacher, and a trio of marijuana moguls. "Highly competent mystery-mongering, generously stuffed with red-herrings, subplots, and woodsy background."—Kirkus Reviews “A well-written, excellently paced mystery.”—Rendezvous Reviews “The Forest Prime Evil is an excellent book...You’ll love the mystery.”—Macon Beacon “A fine second outing for...

Your daily dose of nature doesn't have to retreat with the warm weather. The Joy of Winter Hiking is your ultimate guide to getting outdoors in the most underrated season. In fact, author Derek Dellinger believes you should be seeking outdoor adventure in colder months, not just in spite of snow and cloudy days, but because of these factors! From unmatched snow-capped views to the mental and physical health benefits of nature to precious wildlife sightings, the winter holds endless hiking opportunities.

Meet married couple Chris and Marty. At midlife, they unexpectedly find themselves weighing the responsibility of parenthood against the possibility of one more grand adventure. After securing care for their 12-year-old son, they set off to undertake one of the hardest challenges on the planet: Ski 570 miles from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole. With no guide or resupply. Riveting and inspiring, The Expedition is about the power of family and community, the adventurous spirit that dwells within us all, and breaking through to feel fully alive.

Standing on the precipice of an untamed land, Tharst Oralok dreams of helping forge a new kingdom for his tribe. For his beloved. And for his son. But as the horizon darkens with the approach of orcs, the fragile foundations of their new home are imperiled.

Getting caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time never stopped John Winter from doing the right thing. But when a covert mission unravels with fatal consequences, the SAS man decides he’s had enough. Forging a new life as a pilot-for-hire, Winter wants to put his violent past behind him. But his former enemies have tracked him down. And the arrival of the US Army to provide protection for an upcoming US presidential visit has provided them with cover for a bold and elaborate plan to exact their revenge.

It's story time again at the stronghold. Doug is an experienced firefighter. In the Summer, he is called on to use all of his experience to survive in the biggest local forest fire in modern history only to, months later, have launch a snow rescue effort. Pacific Northwest Affliction 8: Summer and Winter PNW Affliction book #8: Summer and Winter

Der Jedi-Meister Qui-Gon Jinn und sein Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi werden beauftragt, Amidala, die junge Königin des Planeten Naboo, zu beschützen. Doch die Lage auf Naboo eskaliert, die beiden Jedi und Amidala müssen vor Kampfdroiden flüchten und auf dem Wüstenplaneten Tatooine notlanden. Dort lebt der Sklavenjunge Anakin Skywalker, dessen größter Traum es ist, ein Jedi-Ritter zu werden. Er besitzt ein ungewöhnlich starkes Bewusstsein für die Macht.

Kate Jones is on the run with a backpack full of money, intent on finding her way back to the United States from Mexico. Unfortunately, a ruthless drug lord named Salazar is just as intent on finding her, retrieving his stolen money, and making her pay for ever having left him. Is there anyone she can trust?

Snowboarding is an exciting sport that has gained in popularity in recent years and is perfect for a wide range of ages and abilities. This guide will teach you the basic fundamentals about the sport, including getting started, preparation tips, safety, and more.