Real Adventure

This expansive book chronicles the true story of twelve American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1815, captured by desert nomads, sold into slavery, and subjected to a hellish two-month journey through the perilous heart of the Sahara. The western Sahara is a baking hot...

Lynn Raven may be the boss master of WarMonger 2050 with her online persona of "Larry the Snake", but when the CEO of Tsunami Entertainment personally asks her, as a favor, to beta test a new augmented-reality game, she has to face her greatest fear: going outside and dealing with, ugh, people.

Read by the author. Are you overwhelmed by clutter, constant mess, and the mental load of daily responsibilities? It's time to break free from the chaos and create a home that works for you—using a fresh approach to decluttering that will simplify your space, reduce stress, and free up your...

He thought they were only legend… until they threatened his family Carter Mitchell, a single father of two, seeks a fresh start in the peaceful countryside near Simeon Heights, Oregon. However, his seemingly idyllic new life takes a perilous turn when he encounters legendary creatures that he once believed to be mere myths. As hostility from the creatures escalates, Carter finds himself caught in a deadly turf war. Protecting his children while holding his life together becomes a near-impossible task. Yet amid the chaos, he finds unexpected allies—and an unexpected romance that ...

It was the most audacious crime of the 1970’s; a gang of villains tunnelled their way into the safety deposit box vault of Lloyds Bank on Baker Street, London. The ‘walkie-talkie’ robbery (as it became known) was later immortalised in the hit 2008 film ‘The Bank Job’ starring Jason Statham. Dan Shaw, Author of ‘The Krays: Their Life and Crimes’ and ‘The Great Train Robbery’ presents the explosive true account of one of the most daring and ingenious heists in British criminal history. It’s a story packed with suspense and intrigue, near misses, and edge of the seat plot ...

Yoshio is thirty years old, and his life is a mess. A shut-in living with his parents, he has no job, no relationship, and no prospects. When he receives a new sim computer game that boasts characters created with a new kind of A.I., he doesn't think much of it--until he gets drawn into a fantasy world so vibrant and lifelike that its residents can't just be game characters. Suddenly finding himself the benevolent god of a scrappy fantasy village is a lot for Yoshio to handle, but it might be the key to the change he is desperate for.

Join Jigi Brown on this naughty, funny, and incredibly adventurous journey as he bonks his way through Europe and learns to make the most of every moment. A diehard romantic, a perfect gentleman and an awkward engineering graduate student, Jigi Brown has never understood why black socks don't go with running shoes or why being too respectful and nice seems to be a turn-off for the ladies. After giving up on love and intimacy, Brown embarks on a solo two-month backpacking trip across Europe. On his first night in Paris, Brown meets Emma, a spontaneous and irreverent leukemia survivor, who ...

This is a new reading of the thrilling account of one of the most astonishing feats of exploration and human courage ever recorded. In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October, 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was...

Introducing an unofficial Minecraft-fan adventure inspired by the bestselling game! What if Minecraft came into real life? What if the Minecraft characters that you know and love popped into your house?! "This is the story of how I accidentally broke Minecraft (it wasn’t really my fault) and the Minecraft characters came into the world, our world, ma-freakin’ planet Earth! You heard me right. Minecraft came into real life! Let me put that another way: Minecraft came into MY ROOM! When Minecraft first decided to appear in my room, things were horrible. You’d expect things to be good, ...

What would you do if both engines of your plane stopped over the Atlantic Ocean? What if you were trapped 190 metres beneath the Pacific, unable to reach the surface? Or if you were alone in a tiny life raft, hundreds of miles from land, with no idea when rescue would come? These stories sound impossible. Every one of them really happened. True Stories. Real People. Incredible Survival. Real Survival Stories for Kids brings together ten gripping true stories about people who faced extraordinary danger and somehow found a way through it. Written for readers aged 6–12, each chapter places ...

Yoshio was a thirty-year-old unemployed shut-in when a mysterious village-building sim, The Village of Fate, showed up at his door. Through watching and caring for the game's intensely realistic NPCs, Yoshio has started getting his life back on track--getting a job to pay for microtransactions, and using the villagers' care for each other as inspiration to reconnect with his family. But despite overcoming the first challenges thrown at him, more complicated issues, both in and out of the game, are closing in. And are the game's monstrous enemies controlled by real humans, too?

I ESCAPED: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's Generation.From multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a gripping Alaska adventure based on the true story of Tim Treadwell, America's famous Grizzly Man. 15-year-old Cody is thrilled to be in America's Katmai National Park with his cousins to research bears for his high school project. But they lose contact with the air taxi pilot when their satellite phone falls into the water. Suddenly the wilderness seems out of control. The cousins need help, fast. Cody sets out for Tim Treadwell's camp--the ...

Kute Blackson comes from a long line of spiritual leaders and works with people from all walks of life, offering his own uniquely powerful process to transform lives from the inside out. His inspirational and life-changing YouTube videos, seminars, and conferences are known throughout the world, but it's his trademark transformation experiences that sets him apart. Whether it's about forgiveness, confronting inner demons, letting go of self-hatred or the scars of the past, those hard-earned, sweat-proof lessons Blackson instills in his clients are right here.

David Crockett was an adventurer, a pioneer, and a media-savvy national celebrity. In his short-but-distinguished lifetime, this charismatic frontiersman won three terms as a US congressman and a presidential nomination. His 1834 memoir enjoyed frenzied sales and prompted the first-ever "official" book tour for its enormously popular author. Down-to-earth, heroic, and independent to a fault, the real Crockett became lost in his own hype, and he's been overshadowed by a larger-than-life, pop-culture character in a coonskin cap.

Five extraordinary women. Five unforgettable adventures. Five true stories that prove courage has no age. Would you sail alone across the ocean as a teenager? Climb into a wooden barrel and go over Niagara Falls? Race around the world with nothing but a small handbag? Or become the first woman to stand on the highest mountain on Earth? In Real Adventure Stories for Kids, young readers will discover five incredible true stories about brave women who dared to do what others believed was impossible. Beautifully illustrated and written especially for children ages 9–12, each story brings ...

What would you do if you were left alone on a deserted island for more than four years? Discover the incredible true story of Alejandro Selkirk—the real-life sailor who inspired Robinson Crusoe—and share an unforgettable adventure with your child. Follow Alejandro as he watches his ship sail away and finds himself completely alone on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. With no family, no friends, and no way to call for help, he must learn how to find water, survive fierce storms, build a home, and face the challenges of island life—all while hoping that one day a ship will return. ...

NEWS: 'The Rhodesian SAS at War'. has just been published and is a thrilling companion to 'The Rhodesian SAS: Their Most Daring Missions.. It tell the story of SAS operations from the earliest part of the bush war until the close of 1978 - where 'The Rhodesian SAS: Their Most Daring Missions' picks up. It's a must read and is available now from Amazon. 'The Rhodesian SAS: Their Most Daring Mission' from the Author of ‘BRAVO TEN’, the explosive true story of some of the greatest secret operations of the Rhodesian SAS…. At the height of the cold war, the small landlocked country of ...

From Larry J. Musson comes an authentic account of combat with an airborne company in the waterlogged rice paddies and demanding jungles of South Vietnam. Share the experiences of fighting men under punishing conditions, extreme temperatures, and intense monsoon rains as they search for the enemy in the rugged mountains and teeming lowlands. Relive all the terror, humor, and sadness of one man's tour of duty with real-life action in spectacular, stunning detail.

Fun Systematic Theology for Kids is a 52-week journey that makes theology clear, joyful, and easy to understand for children ages 8 to 12. Many parents feel unprepared to explain big ideas like the Trinity, salvation, the Holy Spirit, or why the Bible matters. You do not need a seminary degree. You just need a guide that speaks to kids at their level while giving you confidence along the way. This family-friendly resource helps children know God, understand Scripture, and see how faith shapes daily choices at home, school, and church.

Join Jigi Brown as he embarks on an epic journey looking for love, sex, and adventure across East Africa.As a graduate student backpacking across Western Europe, Jigi Brown discovered the tremendous erotic diversity that thrives in cultures around the world. A year later, Brown takes off for East Africa: traveling the length and breadth of the region for work and pleasure -- from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the vast grasslands of the Mara; the warm waters of Lake Victoria to the cold climes of the Kenyan highlands. Brown finds passionate lovers and wonderful colleagues who help him ...