Winter Adventure

Young Thomas Monroe was bred for the sea. At his first chance he sets off on a merchant’s ship, but Thomas gets more of an adventure than he’d expected when his ship is captured by the pirates whose treasure map he stole! He somehow must keep himself and his captain alive and beat the pirates to their treasure. Meanwhile, hundreds of years in the future, Jim Monroe—Thomas’ descendant—is also in desperate need of that treasure, or he and his mother will lose the family land. Embark on this thrilling tale of piracy and derring-do, Douglas Wilson’s first foray into children’s fiction.

Luke Jensen lived on the wrong side of the tracks all his life, but that never stopped him from realizing his dream and making it a reality. Now, the king of the street racing scene, he finally has everything he wants and he won't let anyone take it away from him. Violet Barnes lived a sheltered life growing up, never fitting in except in the books that she loved. After losing her parents, she forges forward, creating her own little world, content in being alone.

The long journey down the highway has come to an end, and as Chris and his girls at last find the town of Pine Lake, they discover that tragedy has struck. Raiders have burned down almost the entire town. Most of the population is dead, missing, or scattered across the region. Food reserves and medicine stocks were lost in the fire. Dangerous men and animals roam the frozen wilderness as temperatures plummet.

Jack and Annie are on their third mission to find (and inspire!) creative people to bring happiness to others through the arts (Mozart and Louis Armstrong so far). Set in Ireland, in this story Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl's life. She grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helped bring back the Irish legends, started a theater, and helped the Irish people regain both their heritage and their pride.

Harriet, Jack, and Toby are treasure hunters, searching the Minecraft world for its most valuable hidden secrets. In an abandoned mineshaft, they discover what they hope is an enchanted book. But what they've found turns out to be much more valuable. William is one of Minecraft's most renowned explorers. He's a legend in the world of Minecraft, but, under suspicious circumstances, he's gone missing.

Tracing a group of ruthless outlaws from its genesis during the American Civil War all the way to a final bloody stand in the Oklahoma territories, The Winter Family is a hyperkinetic Western noir that reads like a full-on assault to the senses.

Devil dogs weren’t meant to have hearts.... Hunter Christian sure as hell didn’t. He was a marine. A warrior. The last thin line of defense against evil in the world. He’d killed for his country, and he’d do it again. He just didn’t expect that call-to-arms would come in the middle of one of those easy TEAM ops in Brazil, nor that he’d have to kill in front of the woman he’d once given his heart to.

In From the Death Zone to the Boardroom, speed ski mountaineer Benedikt Boehm tells gripping and inspirational stories about his fears, pain, suffering and facing death during his expeditions to some of the world's highest mountains. Throughout, his coauthor and professor of leadership and management, Stefan Gröschl, integrates scholarly ideas and works beyond traditional business boundaries providing you with unusual insights and thought-provoking alternatives for managing your business.

In an abandoned mineshaft, they discovered a lost journal that once belonged to William, a legendary explorer who has gone missing. The first journal took them on a daring adventure to a secret temple deep in the desert. Now they have the second journal, and they're more determined than ever to find the missing explorer.

In The Whisker Gang’s Winter Adventure: Finding Friendship on the Ice, Jax and the gang decide to visit a local ice-skating rink during winter break. This is Jax’s first time, and he discovers that ice skating is more slippery than he thought it would be…and maybe a little embarrassing. But with the help of a newfound friend, Jax learns that he doesn’t have to glide into skating perfectly. As long as he is willing to get back up and try, try again, he can HAVE FUN while learning!

At the height of its power, the elven court of Queen Emerelle relishes in the joyful, wintry Festival of Light. Yet, as tribes gather to reaffirm their loyalty to the queen, treachery festers within the nobility. An assassination attempt leaves Emerelle severely injured and plunges the realm back into the throes of an ancient war. While an army of trolls ravages the kingdom, the elves seek aid from Alfadas, the human hero who was raised among them. Back in the land of men, Alfadas has settled into a quiet life as his village's protector.

Follow Brian and Sherri as they start out a simple pair of radio hosts who stumble upon an ancient wizard. From the beautiful parks of East Tennessee to the vast magical lands of Yohan'anan'da, Brian and Sherri are thrust into a fantastic adventure to save two worlds. Through Evil ice fairies and wicked blood mages the darkness will consume Earth unless courage is stronger than fear.

Looking for a story that's suitable for kids aged 8 and above? Well, have we got a magical mystery for you! Meet Leonard Blessington, a dollmaker who stumbles upon the fact that his dolls have some serious supernatural powers. Of course, this attracts a whole bunch of shady characters who want to use these powers for their own greedy gain. Will Leonard be able to navigate the treacherous waters of magic and morality?

Winter in New York: snow falls, lights twinkle, and a very disgruntled Selene DiSilva prowls the streets, knowing that even if she doesn't look for trouble, it always finds her. When a dead body is discovered sprawled atop Wall Street's iconic Charging Bull statue, it's up to Selene to hunt down the perpetrators. Her ancient skills make her the only one who can track a conspiracy that threatens the very existence of the gods, Selene - once known as Artemis - among them.

Are you a fan of epic quests and mythical creatures? Then hold onto your helmets because this story has it all! Meet Manunitus Sourpuss, the ultimate crossbow slinging gladiator in town, who's about to take on the gnarliest Welsh giants ever seen! But wait, there's more! Our main Roman dude gets his mitts on some wicked green mush with some legit magical powers which claim to shrink giants! Our hero might just pull off some epic moves and save the day.

A tiny tale about the Chester Imp, whose self-imageries are so outlandish and incredible to believe they land him in trouble with the other grotesques and mystical creatures. He is taught a lesson he will never forget. This story is based on the Chester Imp, which can be found in Chester's Cathedral, high up on the north nave wall.

Snowboarding is an exciting sport that has gained in popularity in recent years and is perfect for a wide range of ages and abilities. This guide will teach you the basic fundamentals about the sport, including getting started, preparation tips, safety, and more.

Wylodine comes from a world of paranoia and poverty - her family grows marijuana illegally, and life has always been a battle. Now she’s been left behind to tend the crop alone. Then spring doesn’t return for the second year in a row, bringing unprecedented, extreme winter. With grow lights stashed in her truck and a pouch of precious seeds, she begins a journey, determined to start over away from Appalachian Ohio. But the icy roads and strangers hidden in the hills are treacherous.

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series. In audiobook nine, Susan's in charge of the winter concert, but new teacher Miss Tallant won't let her make any decisions. When Miss interferes in a midnight feast, the girls realise that there's a spy in their midst. Expect more drama at Malory Towers!

Meet married couple Chris and Marty. At midlife, they unexpectedly find themselves weighing the responsibility of parenthood against the possibility of one more grand adventure. After securing care for their 12-year-old son, they set off to undertake one of the hardest challenges on the planet: Ski 570 miles from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole. With no guide or resupply. Riveting and inspiring, The Expedition is about the power of family and community, the adventurous spirit that dwells within us all, and breaking through to feel fully alive.