'Along the River that Flows Uphill' is a travel book with a difference. It weaves the story of an Amazon journey with science, math and reason to explore the risks that are inherent in any adventurous travel. One recent summer, authors Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt were commissioned by 'Geographical' – the magazine of the Royal Geographical Society in London – to travel the length of a strange river in Venezuela called the Casiquiare. This river – once the source of great controversy – is … [Read more...] about Along the River that Flows Uphill by Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt
A Novel by Nagwa Malik
Book release on 1st Jan 2021 I lived a life of monotone…yes, monotone. In my life I saw pain, courage, excitement—all what the audience would call “adventure”. Perhaps at a turn the adventure stopped being a monotone and took on a new meaning… And thus began Nain’s conflict. Maybe her life wasn’t normal. And what was normal? Nain did not have a normal life…not by our standards; coming from a world of war and perpetual death in Indian Occupied Kashmir, narrowly escaping to Pakistan with only … [Read more...] about A Novel by Nagwa Malik
Just Add Salt (Hetta Coffey Series, Book 2) by Jinx Schwartz
Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht and she's not afraid to use it, but can she navigate safely through dangerous Mexican waters? Miffed that vacation plans to Mexico with her chronically absent boyfriend, Jenks Jenkins, have been scuttled, she accepts a project on the Baja. And she's determined to take her boat with her. She grudgingly agrees that she and her best friend, Jan, are spectacularly unqualified to cruise alone on a thousand-mile voyage in the eastern Pacific Ocean … [Read more...] about Just Add Salt (Hetta Coffey Series, Book 2) by Jinx Schwartz
Waking Up in Medellin by Kathryn Lane
Waking Up in Medellin by Kathryn Lane Nikki Garcia is an unlikely Sam Spade: a sexy traveling auditor who accepts no spread sheet at face value as she grapples with high level, mega-money corruption, and her own ghosts. Manages to introduce you to two new worlds: the labyrinthine of back room treachery and international business, and the exotic tropical atmosphere of contemporary post-Pablo Escobar Colombia. Did I mention there’s a love story? Or is it a story of heartless manipulation? … [Read more...] about Waking Up in Medellin by Kathryn Lane
Revenge in Barcelona by Kathryn Lane
Revenge in Barcelona by Kathryn Lane International terrorists set out to blow up Spain’s most famous landmark. La Sagrada Familia. Nikki Garcia and her fiancé become entangled with the mystery and suspense as they unwind the plots behind the saga. A thrilling story with a well-researched plot. 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Awards and Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalists. … [Read more...] about Revenge in Barcelona by Kathryn Lane
The Less Lasting Love by Himanshu Ranjan
"A philosophical tale of love, life and journey". When the destiny call takes Joe to Rome, the city of his dreams to find the answer to his questions to life and also to find enormous life's secrets. He meets Maria a tourist guide in Rome, who helps him uncover his findings, leading him to the biggest secret of life which of course is The Less Lasting Love. Targeted Age Group:: 16-30 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Whoever falls in love need to rise back. One cannot stay fallen … [Read more...] about The Less Lasting Love by Himanshu Ranjan
Virtual Travel Activities for Kids: Explore the world from home with 52 fun, no-prep lessons by Catherine Ryan Gregory
Do you have the time, budget, or ability for a ‘round-the-globe trip to offer your kids every possible learning opportunity? No? No problem. Even without a passport or bottomless bank account, your family can experience what the world has to offer. With the inventive lessons and from-home adventures within these pages, you’ll visit 52 new countries this year—without ever leaving the house. These fully developed, resource-rich, no-prep activities will help your elementary aged kids: *Have a … [Read more...] about Virtual Travel Activities for Kids: Explore the world from home with 52 fun, no-prep lessons by Catherine Ryan Gregory
A Year in the Sky by Lena Mikado
A Year in the Sky by Lena Mikado Elena's life is a dream come true. She just married the man of her dreams, Chris, after a summer of whirlwind romance, her new husband suddenly came into quite a bit of money, and they have nothing but bright and shiny skies on their horizon. Except... there's this girl. She's not Chris's ex. She is his best friend—which is way worse than an ex. And there is Alex, Elena's scorned ex- fiancé who has all the rights to hate her guts. Throw the Atlantic Ocean … [Read more...] about A Year in the Sky by Lena Mikado
My Journey to the Ocean by Lena Mikado
My Journey to the Ocean by Lena Mikado What if you woke up one day only to find out that everything has changed forever? Elena knows what she wants from life, she has her whole world charted out and is engaged to be married to Alex, but when she takes a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the beautiful southern charm of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, her whole world is rocked and rolled when she meets handsome Chris. No one told her she may have to make a choice, but now, faced with the … [Read more...] about My Journey to the Ocean by Lena Mikado
Amie African Adventure by Lucinda E Clarke
Amie African Adventure by Lucinda E Clarke Amie reluctantly agreed to accompany her new husband to go and live in Africa. Life was very different but she soon made friends and began to enjoy life. Then civil war broke out and she was left behind when the last plane evacuating the foreigners took off from the airport. Now, Amie was on her own, alone, and defenseless. To survive she sets out to walk to safety across the African savannah. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhMEGM9apRM … [Read more...] about Amie African Adventure by Lucinda E Clarke
Virginia: Peanuts, Tobacco, and the Civil War (Think You Know Your States? Vol 14) by Chelsea Falin
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that the first peanuts grown in America were cultivated in Virginia? Or how about that more than half of all Civil War battles were fought on Virginia soil? Or that tobacco is Virginia's primary cash crop If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about Virginia, this book is a must read! Sections include: *General State Facts *Facts By City *Sports *Animals *Strange News *Infamous … [Read more...] about Virginia: Peanuts, Tobacco, and the Civil War (Think You Know Your States? Vol 14) by Chelsea Falin
Alaska: Glaciers, Volcanoes, and the Arctic Circles by Chelsea Falin
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that a third of Alaska lies within the Arctic Circle? Or how about that Alaska has the highest population percentage of Native Americans? Or that Alaska has about 70 potentially active volcanoes? If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about Alaska, this book is a must read! Sections include: *General State Facts … [Read more...] about Alaska: Glaciers, Volcanoes, and the Arctic Circles by Chelsea Falin
