Hunting Nonfiction

It is the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world's memory. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, and armed militants and explosive devices are terrorising the people. And now a new threat is emerging in the country: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah. Special Forces are sent in to stop him. The Hunt is the thrilling story of the secret mission to catch Dadullah, one of the most dangerous men alive.

"Dive into the enthralling and unbridled wilderness with 'African Adventure Stories 2'. This gripping anthology is a passport into the heart of Africa's thrilling landscapes, where nature's raw power converges with human courage and resilience. Venture into the distant, rugged frontiers where civilization's hand lightly touches the pulsating heartbeat of the wild. Each story unravels a unique tapestry of life lived on the knife-edge, where danger resides behind each rustle of leaves and every whispered breath of the wind. Follow the footprints of the brave who dare to tread here, where man ...

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes, daring outlaws, fearless lawmen, and untamed frontier spirit that defined an era. Introducing The Greatest Stories of The Old West Ever Told – a captivating journey into the heart of the Wild West's most legendary tales! This book is a treasure trove of the Old West's most thrilling narratives, expertly curated to bring you the very best of this iconic period in American history. You'll meet legendary figures like: George Custer, the proud and overconfident Colonel and Civil War hero who led his army into a slaughter at the ...

THE YEAR IS 1921. A 14-year-old boy abandons the comforts of home for the wild, untamed bushlands of East Africa to become a hunter. This incredible true-life story follows his exploits in a harsh land where life's lessons must be learned quickly, or die young. Determined to succeed, he undertakes any odd job to put food on the table. His attempts at farming, gold mining and running a garage seemed doomed to failure as he is constantly called back to a life in the bush. Enjoy accounts of his amazing escapades, filled with more excitement and adventure than anyone could have in 10 lifetimes....

What if the scariest ghost stories weren’t stories at all? The Ghost Tapes is a chilling collection of real first-person encounters from some of the world’s most haunted locations. From the echoing halls of the Stanley Hotel to the suffocating silence of Alcatraz’s Cellblock D, each account is told by those who lived it—and some who barely escaped. A travel blogger wakes to find a green ribbon in her hair she never packed. A ghost hunter records children singing a rhyme no one alive remembers. A museum visitor stares into a doll’s glass eyes—and it blinks back. These aren’t ...

Fully grasp how every part of Scripture fits together to point to and reveal the glory of Christ Jesus. From beginning to end, the Bible reveals the glory of Jesus. But for many Bible readers, it doesn't seem that simple. We're often unsure how the Bible's many stories, characters, events relate...

The author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, tells the inside story of the “University of Idaho Murders,” offering a memorable, thoughtful dive into our societal fascination with true crime, the media’s seeming blood-frenzy, and the future of homicide investigations, while...

From the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry, World War I soldiers coping with PTSD, and the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World, to the AIDS quilt, Hmong story clothes, and pink pussyhats, women and men have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances. Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity, protest, memory, power, and politics told through the stories of needlework.

Paranormal Researcher Kitsie Duncan lived most of her life terrified of the existence of the paranormal. After losing her father she wanted to know more about life after death. This hunger for knowledge led her to the world of ghost hunting and paranormal research. Quickly she found herself obsessed with proving that the spirit world isn’t as scary as many think. For over twelve years, she and her crew at the Oddity Files have investigated some of the most infamous haunted locations in the world and come away with evidence that will prove to you, that not only are these locations haunted,...

Shannon Olson continues to make his readers laugh and gasp with his new stories. This book will take you on some outdoor adventures but also introduces the law enforcement side of Shannon. You will hear some nasty talk from turkeys, a tale of electrical karma, a little graveyard fun and how ladybugs helped create the fly fishing dream of I’ve Got Bugs. Sit back and enjoy the ramblings of a man that has many dreams, one of which is to make his readers laugh and reminisce in their own childhood.

He was once America’s ally. He became its most wanted man. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson sent the U.S. Army into Mexico to hunt Pancho Villa—a rebel general, a folk hero, and now a bitter enemy. What followed was no simple manhunt, but a tangled campaign through brutal deserts, hostile villages, and the bloody aftershocks of the Mexican Revolution. Once Upon a Time in Mexico traces the path from revolutionary brotherhood to betrayal, through the eyes of those who lived it—including a young George S. Patton, who fired the first shot of his legendary military career on Mexican soil....

Only A Thought Away offers readers compelling evidence of the continuity of life and our enduring connection with those who have crossed over. Through personal stories from gallery readings and paranormal investigations, Richard Moschella guides you on a unique journey into the realm of spirit communication. Emphasizing that mediumship is a natural ability within everyone—not a special gift—this book is designed to support your own spiritual development. Drawing from decades of personal experience and inspirational stories, Richard reveals that our loved ones are always just a thought ...

This program is read by the authors (David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker), Laura Orrico and Joe Praino, with special appearances by an all-star cast of comedy giants, including the film's stars, Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays, as well as Beau Bridges, Barry Diller, Michael Eisner, Peter...

Every year across the United States, there are individuals whose passions defy simple description. Some call them researchers, others investigators, but their relentless pursuit of the unknown ignites imaginations and leaves many bewildered. Could monsters truly exist? Are the creatures that lurk in our nightmares and darkest fears roaming the earth—perhaps even living closer than we dare to believe? In this thrilling journey, renowned cryptopunkologist Kenney W. Irish, author of American Cryptids: In Pursuit of the Elusive Creatures and International Cryptids and Legends, once again ...

The astonishing but true story of one of the most notorious spy cases from the Cold War—and the international manhunt that seized global attention as it revealed the shadowy world of deep cover KGB operatives. The dramatic arrest in London on January 7, 1961 of five Soviet spies made...

Campfire tales...What lurks in a rural farm pond on a dark night? A sighting of a black panther. UFO sightings. What stalks two fishermen at a farm pond late at night, that has red eyes? Was that a Bigfoot heard in Colorado? These and other tales of fishing and hunting adventures are contained within.

On September 5th, 1934, a young beachcomber made a gruesome discovery on the shores of Cleveland’s Lake Erie: the lower half of a female torso, neatly severed at the waist. The victim, dubbed “The Lady of the Lake,” was only the first of a butcher’s dozen. Over the next four years, twelve more bodies would be scattered across the city. The bodies were dismembered with surgical precision and drained of blood. Some were beheaded while still alive.

The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire. But the Allies had to sink it...or risk losing the war. William Shirer, famed World War II correspondent and author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, captures every suspenseful moment of the perilous mission.

The height of Mount Everest was first measured in 1850, but the closest any Westerner got to Everest during the next 71 years, until 1921, was 40 miles. The Hunt for Mount Everest tells the story of the 71-year quest to find the world's highest mountain. It's a tale of high drama, of larger-than-life characters - George Everest, Francis Younghusband, George Mallory, Lord Curzon, Edward Whymper - and a few quiet heroes: Alexander Kellas, the 13th Dalai Lama, Charles Bell.

Polar bears look cuddly, but beware! Their curved claws, powerful jaws, and jagged teeth all help them attack and kill prey. Discover how the world’s biggest land predator finds its next meal.