True Exploration

Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 men set off from England aboard the ship Endurance, intending to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Instead, Endurance becomes icebound and sinks 100 miles from land, leaving Shackleton and his men to fight brutal perils on ice, land, and sea...or die trying.

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 ...

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...

First, they abduct me from Earth. Now, they want to use me as his breeding stock. Abigail Space-napped, that was my weekend. Work one day, outer space the next. And these slavers aren’t playing around, I'm designated as an ideal match for an eight foot tall beast, covered in green scales and a pair of sharp horns to boot. He’s terrifying. He’s a killer. A gladiator. But he's the only thing standing between me and a fate worse than death. Working together is our only chance at freedom and I'll do what I’ve got to do… Every Beast needs a Beauty, and in the dark of the night, maybe I...

Why do we step past the warning sign? What drives us into the heart of danger? This gripping collection of dark non-fiction explores the chilling true stories of those who crossed the line—and never came back. Journey to the world's most lethal and forbidden locations: a radioactive ghost city, a canyon that drowns its victims in minutes, a patch of desert that swallows families whole, and a remote island where the vipers are masters. These harrowing accounts chronicle: The chilling, unsolved mystery of the Dyatlov Pass hikers. The final, terrifying audio from a man lost forever in the ...

Rescue the Gifted Soul! Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés says that the most endangered species on earth is the human soul. “What if our world is starving for soulful gifts only you carry? What are you waiting for? Lost, pushed back, can’t find the door, can’t see in the dark? ‘Mother Night’...

In 1991, acting on a tip from a local fisherman, two scuba divers discovered a sunken German U-boat–complete with its crew of 60 men–not too far off the New Jersey coast. The divers, realizing the momentousness of their discovery, began probing the mystery. Over the next six years, they...

A secret stowaway, an alien shapeshifter, a truth that could destroy them both... Chloe My entire life has been one disaster after another. Taken from Earth, stolen by space pirates, and now stuck in the cargo bay, praying the alien walking in won't find me. Except… When he growls in pain I have to look. Of course, I do. Abs that go on for days, intriguing lines marking a path down his body, and more injuries than I can count. Kitan This little stowaway... I want her. I want to protect her, take her, love her, fly with her. But first, she has to trust me. So I show her the one thing ...

What happens when the ocean refuses to give up its dead? The sea is a vast, unforgiving wilderness, and for centuries it has been the setting for some of history’s most baffling and tragic mysteries. From the deck of the world's most infamous ghost ship to the crushing depths of the Atlantic, this book uncovers the chilling true stories of the vessels and souls that vanished without a trace. Step aboard the Mary Celeste, found drifting and eerily deserted. Investigate the colossal disappearance of the USS Cyclops in the heart of the Bermuda Triangle. Witness the final, harrowing hours of ...

Pheromone dependency? No way! I think the captured alien doctor just has the hots for me. Noa I was stolen from my home planet and forced to work at a fancy resort. When I end up cleaning the room of the sexy alien doctor… I develop what he calls a pheromone dependency. He’s irresistible. He’s the son of the evil lady holding me captive. He’s as trapped as I am, so we work together to escape. Only, not everything is what it seems and the more time I spend with him, the less I want to resist. Luka Trapped again, I discover one horrible truth about my family after another. The only ...

On the run, wanted for a murder I didn’t commit, my only choice is to trust the strange, nerdy alien that swears to protect me. Jenny Being abducted by aliens? Sure, I can handle that, I’ve always wanted to see what’s out there anyway. Then my degenerate gambler of an owner loses me at alien poker and I need to escape. The nerdy alien with a cute smile is the one coming to my rescue. Taking names and trading blows, he’s amazing. Things go from bad to worse when we’re put on the most wanted list for a murder we didn’t commit. I have no choice but to trust him, to help him ...

Explore Your Multifaceted Mind—an Invitation to Personal Healing and Spiritual Awakening Inside each of us, there are many distinct selves. “Though we’ve been raised to believe that healthy people have a single ‘self,’” explains Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, “acknowledging our...

The Universe Is Playing Hide and Seek—and You’re It! Imagine you’re climbing a mountain path that will lead you to a paradise where all your needs are met and your questions answered. What do you find when you reach the top? A mirror. This is the great cosmic game, reveals Alan...

Based off Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala's popular podcast of the same name, RedHanded explores real-life true crime cases to help answer once and for all if a killer is born or made. Features an audiobook exclusive interview: Suruthi and Hannah interview award-winning author Denise Mina on the...

Some buildings are not just empty. They are filled with the echoes of the past. This gripping work of narrative nonfiction unlocks the gates to the world's most infamous institutions, from the sprawling grounds of Waverly Hills to the brutalist fortress of Volterra in Italy. Go beyond the legends and walk the decaying corridors where the forgotten were left to suffer. This is not just a collection of ghost stories; it is a profound and moving exploration of the real human tragedies that transpired within these walls. Through meticulous research, this book uncovers the harrowing history of ...

As featured in the Ram Dass documentary film Becoming Nobody, five essential live teaching sessions on audio, presented here in their entirety The game is not about becoming somebody, it’s about becoming nobody. —Ram Dass If you’re a spiritual explorer of any age or tradition, chances are...

Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? "In our culture," teaches Dr. Brené Brown, "we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace...

Sometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a cosmic moment of the heart opening. More commonly, it happens when we remove the dust from the mirror of our spiritual heart with daily practice—to see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to...

My own people tried to kill me. Now I need to convince this grumpy gladiator to help me. Camila Getting myself stranded, drifting through space was not on my to do list. But when the Alliance I’ve served for years suddenly tries to kill me, I’ve got little choice but to brave the endless void. Now who do I trust? Then there’s the big, leather wearing, pierced and tattooed gladiator who has it in for me. We trade sparks as easily as insults, his sexy as sin body, and bad boy vibes getting right under my skin. But it’s the pain he hides, even from his gladiator brothers that gets to ...

A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital...