Adventure Marine

This publisher's pack contains Commando and Guerrilla, the first two books in The Royal Marine Space Commando series. Commando, Book 1: A young lieutenant. A fleet of alien invaders. Will first contact be humanity’s last stand? Guerrilla, Book 2: A ruthless invasion. An outmatched colony. A Commando's last chance offensive. If you like fast-paced action, interstellar battles, and characters with nerves of steel, then you’ll love Jon and James Evans’s thrilling saga.

En un diálogo permanente, Domingo Espinar va contándole su vida a un amigo escritor. En esas largas charlas, de bar en bar, le relata sus primeros amores, sus fracasos, habla de las personas que quiso, a las que perdió, sus primeros contactos con los movimientos sociales haciendo un repaso por la historia político-social y económica de España de las últimas decadas: desde el boom inmobiliario y la corruptela de algunos ayuntamientos hasta su implicación en un proceso por violencia de género acusado por su penúltima esposa.

Nadie es capaz de tejer una red de suspense, provocar una sacudida de sorpresa o dar una lección sobre la vida como el autor de bestsellers Jeffrey Archer. Desde África a Oriente Medio, desde Londres a Pekín, Archer nos lleva a lugares que jamás hemos visto y nos presenta personajes a los que jamás podremos olvidar.

The marine creatures had found sanctuary at the base of the old Gulf of Mexico oil rig. They thought they were safe from the destructive presence of man. But now humans had discovered their new haven. Would they be forced to flee again? Or could they band together and fight to save their new home? The Castor Oil Rig Tales is a collection of 12 stories, told through the eyes of the creatures who live there. Each story narrates a character’s unique journey to reach the rig.

Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club! Every weekend they go mudlarking by the river, searching for treasures that have washed up on the shore. Clem has found old things, new things and a whole heap of rubbish. But one day, she finds something really special. Something magical that belongs in the river and must be returned to its rightful owner…or else. Before they know it, the Thames and Tide Club are on the weirdest, wildest underwater-iest adventure they could possibly have imagined on a mission to save Underwater London!

Rick, Ava und Emilio erkunden den Fluss einer tropischen Insel. Da treiben ihnen riesige Baumstämme entgegen, die mit sonderbaren Zeichen markiert sind. Ein finsterer Kerl bedroht sie, und geheimnisvolle Spuren führen sie in den tiefsten Dschungel hinein. Was geht hier vor sich? Plötzlich befinden sich die drei Freunde mitten in einem gefährlichen Abenteuer, bei dem sie nicht nur sich selbst retten müssen! Der neunte Teil der fesselnden Reihe von Bestsellerautor Ulf Blanck ("Die drei ??? Kids") für alle Abenteurer, Wasserratten und Leichtmatrosen – gelesen von Oliver Rohrbeck.

Geschickt steuern Rick, Ava und Emilio die Nautilus durch das Meer. Da entdecken sie plötzlich einen sonderbaren Schatten im Wasser. Beherzt folgen sie ihm in die Tiefe. Doch das Wesen ist alles andere als harmlos: Es handelt sich um einen riesigen Wasserdrachen! Und das ist nicht die einzige Gefahr, die dort unten lauert. Weitere dunkle Schatten warten auf die drei Freunde.

Hai-Alarm vor der Küste! Die Urlauber auf der paradiesischen Insel im Südmeer haben panische Angst. Rick, Ava und Emilio glauben erst nicht so recht an die Gerüchte. Doch dann werden sie selbst von Haien und Kraken attackiert! Was hat die Tiere so aufgebracht? Oder steckt mehr hinter den Angriffen? Die drei Freunde begeben sich auf eine gefährliche Mission. Teil 7 der spannenden Reihe von Bestsellerautor Ulf Blanck ("Die drei ??? Kids") für Abenteurer, Wasserratten und Leichtmatrosen – ungekürzt gelesen von Oliver Rohrbeck.

Cpl Nicholas Xenakis made two tours to Iraq as a grunt, something he was born to do. When his wife gave him the "me or the Corps" ultimatum, he chose her, but not before he joined the local reserve battery for one last pump. The battery was assigned as a provisional MP company with the mission of convoy duty, something Nick figured would not be as exciting as his grunt tours, but at least he was back in the fight.

Accidents happen. But only when a Marine says so.

Rick, Ava und Emilio entdecken sonderbare Wrackteile auf dem Wasser. Was hat es damit auf sich? Ohne zu zögern, gehen die Freunde mit der Nautilus auf Tauchfahrt. Am Meeresgrund stoßen sie auf ein schillerndes Objekt: Es ist ein Ufo! Und die außerirdischen Wesen darin brauchen dringend Hilfe. Klar, dass die drei Abenteurer sofort loslegen. Doch dabei geraten sie selbst in Gefahr... Teil 5 der spannenden Reihe von Bestsellerautor Ulf Blanck ("Die drei ??? Kids") für Abenteurer, Wasserratten und Leichtmatrosen - ungekürzt gelesen von Oliver Rohrbeck.

"Billy è l'ultimo. E Billy Budd è una parabola. In questo discorso in forma di racconto (che, come è noto, fu redatto tra il 1886-1888 e il 1891, anno della morte dell'autore, e uscì nella prima edizione soltanto nel 1924) infatti Billy dà vita alla figura angelicata di colui che sempre e comunque subisce e subirà il torto, l'ingiustizia, la prepotenza, l'illegalità (per dirla melvillianamente, le mire del maligno su questa terra).

Una historia de amor tan perversa como hipnótica, una reflexión sobre el desgaste del tiempo y sobre los esfuerzos humanos por detenerlo. Shunkin, admirada aunque despótica música ciega, mantiene una relación amorosa aunque despótica con Sasuke, su discípulo entregado. La desgracia que los golpea a ambos de forma brutal pondrá a prueba los cimientos de su amor.

МежМировая Няня, или Алмазный король и я - фантастический роман Валерии Черновановой и Марины Эльденберт, жанр любовное фэнтези, юмористическое фэнтези, попаданцы. Бывает, поссоришься с бывшей своего будущего мужа и - вуаля! Ты в другом мире, в теле актрисы, претендентки на должность…

McKenna Berney is a lucky girl. She has a loving family and has been accepted to college for the fall. But McKenna has a different goal in mind: Much to the chagrin of her parents, she defers her college acceptance to hike the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia with her best friend. And when her friend backs out, McKenna is determined to go through with the dangerous trip on her own. While on the Trail, she meets Sam. Having skipped out on an abusive dad and quit school, Sam has found a brief respite on the Trail, where everyone’s a drifter, at least temporarily.

Return to the world of The Storm Whale in this dramatic adventure from award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies.

Noah Lindt heard the call of duty after the tragic events of 9/11. Despite a hampering medical condition that kept him on the outskirts of his high school class, he was accepted into the Marines where he found out he had a singular skill. He could outshoot almost anyone. Marksmanship alone is not enough to be a successful scout sniper. Teamwork and mental discipline are paramount, and the self-professed loner has problems adjusting to his spotter as well as the rest of his platoon when they deploy to Ramadi, "the most dangerous city on earth".

Zachary Cannon joined the Navy to get trained as a radiology tech, a skill he could use to get a job and support his family after his enlistment. But the needs of the Navy take priority, and much to his surprise, he was given orders to the Fleet Marine Force as a corpsman to an infantry battalion deploying to Iraq. As part of a rifle squad in Ramadi, Zach joins the Marines on patrol, in assaults, and on security duty, facing the same dangers and hardships.

When a grumpy fisherman accuses Porter the Porpoise of causing the disappearance of fish in the cove, Josie, his human friend, springs into action to defend him. Together, they embark on a daring mission to confront the fisherman and uncover the true source of the problem. Amidst the rolling waves and stormy seas, Josie and Porter's bond grows stronger as they face challenges head-on, ultimately uniting with unexpected allies to protect their beloved cove from harm.

The year is 1810, the Marine Corps survive not being abolished by Congress. Short of experienced officers, Thomas Hardy recently of England's Sixtieth Foot, secures a commission in the Marine Corps. Hardy's expertise with the Baker rifle and his acquired knowledge of skirmishing learned during the war with Napoleon are put to the test in the contested Spanish territory of Florida. Hardy must prove his worth by finding and eliminating a band of Spanish cutthroats. A company of Spanish regulars add to Hardy's difficulties. He is a fighting officer and a leader of men.