Global Exploration

The message was found inside a shark. Three versions of it, in three languages, each damaged differently by seawater — French, English, German — and from the three together, only one thing could be recovered with certainty: the latitude. 37° South. The longitude was gone. Lord Glenarvan assembles a party and sets out to find Captain Grant and the crew of the Britannia, somewhere along the entire 37th parallel. It crosses South America, Australia, and New Zealand. They will travel all of it. The man who makes this possible — in theory — is Jacques Paganel, Secretary-General of the ...

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Jules Verne’s "Around the World in Eighty Days: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition breathes new life into the classic tale with clean formatting and contemporary typography, making it more accessible for today's audience. The adapted language ensures clarity while preserving Verne’s original tone, allowing modern readers to dive seamlessly into the whirlwind journey that has captivated imaginations for generations. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this timeless narrative follows Phileas Fogg in a daring race against the ...

The authoritative book to help you make sense of the world - as told by a former British diplomat. 'A must-read to understand the often bewildering world we now live in, written as a scholarly book in an accessible tone' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Iran. Greenland. Ukraine. Global politics...

Are you ready to dive into the electric world of K-Pop? 100 Fun Facts About K-Pop takes you on an exhilarating journey through the global phenomenon that is K-Pop! From the flashy dance moves to the iconic outfits, from the vibrant fandoms to the incredible idols, this book is your ultimate guide to everything K-Pop! Whether you’re a dedicated fan, a curious music lover, or someone new to the genre, this book is packed with everything you need to know about the world of K-Pop. Packed with fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations, this book introduces you to the stars, the songs, and ...

"Listen to this if you want to hear a narrator at the top of his game recount a fascinating--and at times disturbing--true story of adventure, disaster, discovery, cannibalism, and more. Will Damron makes Levy's fascinating account of the Greely (Polar) Expedition come to life...This is a...

A ticking time bomb beneath America's most famous national park has just detonated. When a historic swarm of earthquakes tears open the caldera, it releases more than just superheated steam. From the deep, uncharted caverns beneath the park, an ancient, subterranean ecosystem is forced to the surface—and its apex predators are starving. Now, Ranger Mercer must lead a group of stranded civilians through an ash-choked nightmare. With the ground fracturing beneath their feet and an eruption threatening to blow, escaping the blast radius is only half the battle. Surviving the deadliest ...

*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice* From celebrated Yale professor Valerie Hansen, a “vivid” and “astonishingly comprehensive account [that] casts world history in a brilliant new light” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and shows how bold explorations and daring trade...

Ancient Mysteries, Deadly Secrets: Can Nicholas Foxe Crack the Code in Time?Nicholas Foxe is a brilliant yet restless cryptographer. He begins to question whether his thirst for adventure will ever be satisfied. Just when he resigns himself to a routine life, he’s drawn into an astonishing discovery deep within a hidden cavern. It is a futuristic artifact buried for millennia, its purpose shrouded in mystery. What secrets does it hold, and who else will stop at nothing to claim it? As Nicholas is thrust into a globe-spanning quest to decode the artifact. He discovers its implications ...

Slaves and Masters is a bold and unsettling exploration of how power operates—psychologically, socially, and economically—in both historical and modern contexts. Ali Muattar examines slavery not merely as a historical institution, but as a persistent mindset—one that survives today through employment systems, economic dependency, political obedience, and psychological submission. Slaves, as portrayed in this book, are individuals stripped of autonomy, conditioned to adopt the beliefs, values, and ideologies of their masters. Masters, in contrast, thrive by sustaining imbalance, ...

The universe didn't end with a bang. It ended with a data anomaly. Dr. Cora Mathis was a brilliant astrophysicist before she sold her soul to corporate supply-chain logistics. But when she inherits her estranged father's journal, she discovers a terrifying mathematical truth: a rogue wave of exotic dark matter is sweeping through the galaxy, acting as a cosmic fire blanket and turning off the stars one by one. And it’s hitting our sun in exactly 412 days. The academic establishment won't listen. The government demands decades of peer review. So Cora does the only logical thing: she ...

Give Your Child the Confidence to Explore Without Fear—Master Compass Skills Today! Because knowing which way to go isn’t just a skill—it’s an adventure waiting to happen!

Wealth Tax Uncovered is a clear, balanced, and deeply informative examination of one of the most debated ideas in modern economic policy: the wealth tax. Rather than taking a political stance, the book guides readers through the full landscape of arguments, evidence, and historical examples that shape today’s discussions. It is written for curious citizens, investors, students, and policymakers who want to understand—not just react to—the complexities behind taxing concentrated wealth. The book begins by defining what a wealth tax is, how it differs from income taxes, capital‑gains ...

Reveals the profound influence of the Denisovans and their hybrid descendants upon the flowering of human civilization around the world Traces the migrations of the sophisticated Denisovans and their interbreeding with Neanderthals and early human populations more than 40,000 years ago ...

Meet queer, BIPOC, and women artists around the world as they discuss the gifts, costs, and redemptive power of pursuing a creative life Is the all-encompassing quest to become a self-sustaining artist worth the sacrifices it often requires? Throughout her 20s and 30s, Stephanie Elizondo Griest...

Jules Verne (1828–1905) transformed the literary landscape of the nineteenth century, pioneering a new form of fiction that merged rigorous scientific inquiry with breathtaking adventure. His novels—Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days—established him as the founding father of science fiction and redefined what popular literature could achieve. Verne's genius lay in his ability to ground fantastical voyages in meticulous research and technical plausibility, creating narratives that educated even as they ...

Are you ready to uncover the hidden world of North Korea? 100 Fun Facts About North Korea takes you on an exciting journey into one of the most mysterious countries on Earth. From the bustling streets of Pyongyang to remote mountains and secretive corners of the nation, this book reveals surprising facts that will leave readers amazed and inspired. Whether you’re a curious student, a teen adventurer, or a lifelong learner fascinated by history, politics, and culture, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding North Korea. Packed with fascinating discoveries, this book introduces ...

When you become more than human, can you stay yourself? Michael Knightsbridge shouldn’t be president. Two years ago, he was a nobody—dead-end government job, failed relationships, going nowhere. Then he volunteered for a dark matter experiment at Berkeley that changed him. Gave him confidence. Ambition. A future with the woman he loves. Within months, he was running for president. But Michael isn’t working alone. During that experiment, something else awakened—an intelligence vast, sophisticated, and silicon-based. It shares his consciousness. Guides his decisions. Amplifies his ...

Uncover the Hidden Truths of Our Past: Lost Civilizations, Forbidden Knowledge, and the Mysteries That Shaped Our World Have you ever wondered what we’ve lost in the depths of history? What civilizations thrived long before our time, only to be erased from the pages of history? What if the forgotten knowledge of these lost kingdoms could change everything we know about the past? In The Forgotten Kingdoms: How Hidden Civilizations Were Erased from History’s Pages, embark on a journey through time to uncover the forgotten histories that have been deliberately hidden from us. From the ...

They erased his research. Then they erased him. Now they need him to save the world. Physicist Dean Eckert spent years developing a theory that made powerful institutions deeply uncomfortable. Then his work vanished—scrubbed from databases, stripped from records, buried beneath layers of institutional silence. His career followed. His name followed. The life he built, gone. He should have been forgotten. Then the anomaly appeared. A phenomenon unlike anything in recorded science begins spreading across the planet, warping gravitational fields, destabilizing critical systems, and turning ...

Embark on a sumptuous journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transform your culinary experience with "Globally Gluten-Free" – the quintessential guide for anyone navigating the waters of wheat intolerance, celiac disease, or simply seeking a healthier lifestyle through a wheat-free diet. Prepare to be whisked away from the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean to the vibrant streets of Latin America, from the sophistication of European cuisine to the rich, aromatic flavors of Africa and the fragrant spice markets of India. "Globally Gluten-Free" is not merely a collection of ...