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The Great Polar Fraud explores the history of the three men who claimed the pole, their claims, and the subsequent doubts of those claims, effectively rewriting the history of polar exploration and putting Amundsen center stage as the rightful conqueror of both poles.

Gus the Westie and his friends Ethan and Eva are back in this heartwarming Christmas adventure. When Ethan and Eva travel to the Arctic Circle to help scientists measure the polar caps during their Christmas break, they get more than they bargained for. Santa has been kidnapped by an evil elf and Gus and his friends must turn around a Polar Bear Army and fight the clock to save Christmas in this action-packed holiday adventure. Filled with mystery and fun, with a shout out to saving the environment, The Great Polar Bear Christmas Revolt is a wonderful read and the second in the Westie ...

Explore the Uncharted with The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told! Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and across the globe with this captivating collection of exploration stories that will ignite your sense of adventure and curiosity. In The Most Incredible Exploration Stories Ever Told, we invite you to dive headfirst into the thrilling tales of intrepid explorers who dared to venture into the unknown, unveiling the mysteries of our world. Among several others, you’ll learn about the exploits and adventures of: Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who became an ...

Mawson's Will is the dramatic story of what Sir Edmund Hillary calls "the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in Antarctic history." For weeks in Antarctica, Douglas Mawson faced some of the most daunting conditions ever known to man: blistering wind, snow, and cold; loss of his companion, his dogs and supplies, the skin on his hands and the soles of his feet; thirst, starvation, disease, snowblindness - and he survived.

Living with Bipolar Disorder is a daily challenge, but it can also be the first step toward a bright future. Much heartache, pain, and challenges can happen simply because many still do not understand what is going on, or how to deal with it. Simply acknowledging that you have bipolar disorder is a great first step to rebuilding your life. Once you know what you are dealing with, it gets a whole lot easier to manage.

Wildlife biologist Alex Carter jumps at the chance to work with hawksbill turtles in Hawaii, only to face an unthinkable threat that endangers countless lives in the captivating latest entry of the acclaimed series by Alice Henderson. Alex Carter is thrilled to be in lush, tropical Hawaii for...

Atmospheric scientist Markus Rex recounts the monumental Arctic expedition he captained for one year in this gripping and authoritative book. A groundbreaking step toward understanding the climate crisis, the MOSAiC expedition was the first of its kind, journeying deep into the epicenter of climate change, the Arctic, to seek hard-to-find and potentially world-changing scientific data. The Greatest Polar Expedition of All Time is about the teamwork it takes to complete a risky goal, all in the name of understanding—and responding to—the climate crisis.

Wildlife biologist Alex Carter leads a hike through the mountains of Wyoming, where treacherous landscapes, majestic wolves, and a staggering discovery await—only for the hikers to reveal deadly motivations and shifting loyalties. When Alex Carter hears that a parcel of private land outside of...

The extraordinary, must-read story of the brave, bold Hubert Wilkins - Australia's most adventurous explorer, naturalist, photographer, war hero, aviator, spy and daredevil - brought to life by Australia's greatest storyteller. Sir Hubert Wilkins is one of the most remarkable Australians who...

Since the time of the Xiongnu two thousand years ago the nomads of the Mongolian Plateau traditionally looked south toward China for both plunder and trade. In 1215 Chingis Khan turned his attention westward and by 1219 had decided to invade the Islamic realms of Inner Asia, unleashing a sequence of events that would result in the sack of Baghdad in 1258 by his grandson Khülegü and the fall of the 508 year-old Abbasid Caliphate. The dissolution of the Caliphate by Khülegü dealt a blow to the Islamic world from which some might argue it has never fully recovered. We are still to this day...

The Biography of Electrical Pioneer Leroy "Ed" Parsons, the inventor of cable television. After televison, Parsons went on to become a bush pilot in Alaska and connected the radios of all airplanes flying for Wien Airlines. Later he brought cable television to northern Alaska and helped establish a radio network for the oil industry in the arctic. Known as the Great White Father of Communications in northern Alaska, he was finally acknowledged as the first to have extablished a cable television system in Astoria, Oregon in 1948. This book, written by his son, Mark Parsons, paints a picture ...

Greater Than a Tourist: Fairbanks Alaska USA by Stephen Floyd offers the inside scoop on Fairbanks, Alaska. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Give your child the gift of warmth, love, and joy as you spend more quality time together during the Christmas season! Ahh, Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year. It’s a time to spend cozy nights by the toasty fire with a warm cup of cocoa in hand. Christmas is every parent’s chance to create unforgettable memories with their kids as they enjoy beautiful family traditions together. So, how about making your Christmas with your kids a lot more fun? “Bedtime Christmas Stories for Kids” by masterful storyteller Janice Ford brings out the love that you have for your kids in one...

Uncover the compelling story of Ernest Shackleton, a man whose unwavering determination and leadership amidst the harshest conditions forever changed the history of exploration. Ernest Shackleton was a complex figure, blending courage, resilience, and strategic brilliance to forge a path through the uncharted territories of the Antarctic. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into Shackleton's life, exploring his motivations, his perilous expeditions, and the legacy of his unyielding spirit. From the daring Endurance expedition to his relentless drive to conquer the Antarctic, ...

In Cumberland, Maryland, the Spring, or Vernal, Equinox occurred at 11:06 p.m. on March 19, according to the Gregorian calendar imposed on the world by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. The Equinox marks the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. I have decided that between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice on June 20 I will wander on the Great Allegheny Passage, a bike and hiking trail built on the roadbeds of now-abandoned railroads that extends 150 miles from Cumberland to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Another trail, the C&O Canal Towpath, runs 184.5 from ...

The worlds of ocean and ice were meeting in a frontier of rage, as if the Earth had torn in two along this line. This was a place, if there ever was a place, where you could disappear. The year is 1845 and young researcher Eliot Saxby is paid to go on an expedition to the Arctic in the hope of...

A riveting tale of Dutch polar explorer William Barents and his three harrowing Arctic expeditions – the last of which resulted in a relentlessly challenging year-long fight for survival. The human story has always been one of perseverance – often against remarkable odds. The most...

Quittant sa retraite de Three Pines, Armand Gamache accepte de reprendre du service à titre de commandant de l’école de police de la Sûreté. À cette occasion, Olivier lui offre une curiosité : une carte centenaire qui était emmurée dans la salle à manger du bistro du village. Il n’en faut pas plus pour mettre l’ancien enquêteur sur la piste d’un passé qu’il préférerait sans doute oublier. C’est alors qu’entrent en scène quatre étudiants de l’école de police et un professeur… découvert assassiné.