New Adventures

Recovering from a personal tragedy, the awkward, life-loving, and humorous Vanessa “Calamity Vanity” Jane VanBuren reluctantly agrees to go on a rafting trip with a close friend. All heads turn when Craig Bjorn Eriksen, a young Norwegian man, who could be mistaken for an A-list actor, walks in, closely followed by a trail of beautiful women. Self-conscious, Vanity is instantly smitten with him, but doubts he will notice her.

Pirates and kraken, boats and submarines, deadly sirens, mermaids, and the women who face them all. These are our heroes. High seas adventure, fantasy, and magic weave together in this sapphic anthology focusing on the joy of the unbounded oceans.

With that terrifying message, Jo and her family learned the truth: They are trapped forever on Tau Ceti e. But the planet’s current occupants - the Sorrow - are not interested in sharing. The fragile peace Jo negotiated abruptly shatters, and soon a bloody battle is raging between the Sorrow and the Pioneers. As tensions rise, the survival of everyone Jo cares for seems less likely by the second.

Content with the fun of sharing flirtatious glances with passing guys from her counter at the ice cream shop, Jill loves her job. Every day is light and fun. Even though she doesn't get to enjoy the ice cream, it offers her plenty of fun with her friends. Almost like a naughty dare, her friend Trish, nudges (or shoves) Jill into a new situation that literally opens her...to new possibilities.

In this last book in the trilogy about Gabrielle Allan, the listener finds Gay and her great-aunt, Belle, about to start a new life in a setting far different from their much-loved Drovers Road. The sheep station of Cape Lost is now Gay’s responsibility, and regardless of her three years’ study at the Massey Agricultural College, both the isolation and tasks ahead seem alarming. Despite its remote and nearly inaccessible location, a surprising cast of new and old characters converge on the station’s windswept, sea-edged expanse.

As the story of Cape Lost opens, an important new thread is about to be woven into the life of teenage Gabrielle Allan. Home from boarding school for the summer holidays, she and Merry are once more happily on horseback in the New Zealand hills. They are helping their Uncle Dunsany bring a herd of sheep to Cape Lost, the station owned by their great-uncle Garnet. Considered eccentric, Garnet Allan has lived all alone on the remote station bordering the sea ever since the mysterious disappearance of his young and beautiful wife many years before.

Are you ready? You’ve served our country and served it well. Thank you! Now is YOUR time. Whether you reached retirement, are medically retiring or have decided to separate; your time has come. You have decided it is time to move on to the next adventure. However, have you set yourself up in a way that will allow you do pursue your passion? Do you even know what you want to do after you leave the service? How do you translate those well-developed skills into terminology civilians will understand? This audiobook is here to help.

‘Ziggy’s Big Adventure’: Ruby has been looking forward to taking her playful kitten, Ziggy, outside. He’s a born adventure-cat, and she knows they’ll have lots of fun! But it turns out Ziggy is terrified of the great outdoors. Can the Kitten Club help Ziggy to stop being such a scaredy-cat? ‘Honey’s New Friend’: Ella loves her gorgeous kitten, Honey, but Misty, the family’s elderly cat, isn’t so keen. Honey likes to play, while Misty prefers peace and quiet, and soon the two cats are at war.

Based on the true life story of Anne Burras, First Lady of Jamestown shares the excitement, sorrow, and grit of 17th Century Jamestown. When tragedy strikes, young Anne is left as the lone woman among hundreds of men in the fledgling Virginia colony, forced to forge a new life for herself despite the confines of her culture and gender. From heartache to love, and from tragic loss to heroic survival in the harshest of conditions, Anne's determination and fortitude through her life's challenges inspires all who learn of her story.

In 1722, Mark Catesby stepped ashore in Charles Town in the Carolina colony. Over the next four years, this young naturalist made history as he explored deep into America’s natural wonders, collecting and drawing plants and animals which had never been seen back in the Old World. Nine years later Catesby produced his magnificent and groundbreaking book, The Natural History of Carolina, the first-ever illustrated account of American flora and fauna.

Three Sherlock Holmes stories in the style of Doyle's originals: "Sherlock Holmes & the Monumental Horror", "Sherlock Holmes & the Adventure of Ichabod Reed", and "Sherlock Holmes & the Mystery of the Last Line".

Beth Dugger finds the roads less traveled in this popular New England state. The book is broken down into six regions: White Mountains, the Lakes Region, Dartmouth and Lake Sunapee, the Monadnock Region, Merrimack Valley, and the Coastal Region, each offering full details on fun things to do. Hiking, fishing, skiing, and canoeing are but a few of the activities covered, with the best outfitters listed for each, along with contact numbers.

When Evie makes a fateful decision, the rest of the realm unites. But her own world is falling apart. Bound in a promise of marriage to a childhood friend, the princess must navigate the politics of the remaining kingdoms while dreaming of Asher and a simpler life on the road. Things are moving quickly, but there are darker powers at play. A delicate alliance is forming, the forces of good are rallying. But the fate of the kingdoms hangs upon nothing more than a ring.

This is the fictional memoir of an 18-year-old hitchhiking across the country in 1972. But it is inspired by the humorous, bizarre, and scary experiences Jeff Rasley actually had hitchhiking from Goshen, Indiana to Key West and then to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Jeff dropped out of Goshen College after one semester, worked in a factory for six weeks, saved up $65, and began thumbing south.

"Join the Sprinkler Squad: A Whimsical Journey to Fire Safety Wonderland!" invites listeners on a magical adventure to Safetyville, where Splash, Blaze, and Ember blend laughter and wisdom to teach essential fire safety lessons. Children explore Safetyville's giggles and friendship in this captivating tale, where learning about fire safety becomes a delight. They'll meet Splash, the cheerful leader; Blaze, the tough superhero; and Ember, the fiery sidekick, each bringing safety to life with their playful antics.

Adventures in Colonial America is a 13-part series focusing on the history of each of the original 13 American colonies from their founding, through expansion, the American Revolution and ultimately the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Two young siblings learn the power of sharing, as they adventure through a magical forest.

Meet Imani Davis, an extraordinary eight-year-old girl with a love for animals and a vivid imagination. Imani, who has autism, sometimes finds new experiences challenging, but with the support of her loving family and friends, she is ready for a big adventure. When her class goes on a field trip to the zoo, Imani is both excited and nervous. With her best friend Mia by her side, Imani explores the wonders of the zoo, from majestic lions to playful monkeys, and even a butterfly garden where a butterfly lands on her shoulder.

Eine junge Frau namens Fay reißt den desillusionierten Professor Bent Svensson aus seinem selbstgewählten Exil: Sie behauptet, eine Zeitreisende aus einer postapokalyptischen Zukunft zu sein. Nur seine Forschungen, die bereits seine Ehe und Familie zerstört haben, könnten die Erde vor dem Untergang bewahren.

Am letzten Abendmahl wird die Menschheit bis zum Ende ihrer Tage zu kauen haben. - Gregor Brand. 31.03.2010: In der Karibik wird eine bisher unbekannte Insel entdeckt. Wissenschaftler finden auf der drei Quadratkilometer großen Insel ein ihnen völlig fremdes Ökosystem. Die Entdeckung völlig neuer Spezies lässt die gesamte Menschheit den Atem anhalten. Die Insel wird auf den Namen „New Atlantis“ getauft.