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In the years 1804, 1805, and 1806, two men commanded an expedition which explored the wilderness that stretched from the mouth of the Missouri River to where the Columbia enters the Pacific, and dedicated to civilization a new empire. Their names were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. This book relates that adventure from it’s inception through its completion as well as the effect the expedition had upon the history of the United States.

Dive into the haunting world of William Clark Russell, a master of maritime tales whose own experiences as a sailor in the British Navy fuel his riveting storytelling. Death Ship stands as a pinnacle of his maritime ghost stories, weaving the legendary tale of the cursed Flying Dutchman‚a ghostly vessel doomed to sail the seas for eternity, bringing chaos to all who encounter it. Meet Geoffrey Fenton, an unfortunate soul who crosses paths with this spectral ship and finds himself ensnared in its eerie grasp. As his harrowing adventure unfolds, Geoffrey faces treacherous storms, ruthless ...

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories filled with intrigue and romance, all set against the backdrop of the vast ocean during the golden age of sea exploration.

Abandoned is a dramatic maritime adventure following Miss Lucretia Lane, who reluctantly marries Captain Francis Reynolds. When fate forces her onto a journey of shipwreck, love, and redemption, she must navigate survival at sea and the trials of fate. A gripping story of resilience and unexpected twists.

Wreck of the Corsaire takes a fresh approach to the classic swashbuckling sea adventure. When a man discovers a mysterious tin box strapped to a bird’s neck, it leads him into a thrilling world of shipwrecks, hidden treasure, and surprisingly polite pirates. With a mix of humor, danger, and intrigue, this novel offers a unique spin on the high-seas adventure genre. If you love pirate tales, treasure hunts, and daring escapades, you’ll want to tune in!

“One of the most talented story tellers around.” —Associated Press “Clark has perfected the suspense novel…in classic Christie fashion.” —Booklist New York Times bestseller Mary Jane Clark introduced readers to professional wedding cake decorator and amateur sleuth Piper Donavan in...

Das Chaos in der Milchstraße, das seit dem Eintreffen des mysteriösen Sternenschwarms herrscht, scheint sich zu steigern. Gigantische Pilzraumschiffe säen Tod und Verderben auf den von ihnen heimgesuchten Welten, und nach wie vor gibt es keine starke Gegenwehr: Die meisten Intelligenzwesen der Galaxis sind verdummte Opfer einer Strahlungswelle, die der Schwarm ausgeschickt hat; nur wenige Immune ringen verzweifelt um das Überleben ihrer Planeten. Auch Perry Rhodan und seine engsten Gefährten gehören zu diesen Immunen. Rhodan beruft eine galaktische Konferenz ein, die endlich die Wende im Kampf gegen den Schwarm einleiten soll.

Auf der Erde und den von Menschen besiedelten Planeten schreibt man das Jahr 3441: Perry Rhodan kommt mit dem Raumschiff MARCO POLO von einer Fernexpedition in die Milchstraße zurück und wird Zeuge eines atemberaubenden Schauspiels. Tausende von Sonnen und Planeten tauchen auf, gehüllt in riesige Blasen - es ist der Schwarm. Dann verlassen gigantische Raumschiffe, die sogenannten Manips, das kosmische Gebilde.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world as unique and vividly imagined as those of Station Eleven and The Girl with All the Gifts, a startling and timely debut that explores what it is to be human and what it truly means to be connected in the digital age. IT MAKES US. IT DESTROYS US. NOW WE MUST LEARN...

The Last Entry is a thrilling seafaring novel set in 1837. When a wealthy former seaman sets sail for the equator with his daughter and a crew, unexpected tensions and mysteries arise. As danger mounts, betrayal and hidden motives lead to a dramatic and fateful voyage.

Im April des Jahres 3441 ist es soweit: Perry Rhodan geht in die Offensive und schickt mit dem Raumschiff GEVARI seine Fünfte Kolonne, bestehend aus den fähigsten Mutanten in den Schwarm. Der Durchbruch gelingt, und die Besatzung der GEVARI erlebt auf der Suche nach einem geeigneten Stützpunktplaneten das Grauen. Perry Rhodan folgt mit der MARCO POLO und verbreitet seinerseits Panik unter den Beherrschern des Schwarms. Doch nicht nur dort spitzt sich die Lage dramatisch zu. In der Milchstraße lassen die Cynos die Masken fallen.

William Clark Russell (24 February 1844 - 8 November 1911) was an English writer best known for his nautical novels. At the age of 13 Russell joined the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy, serving for eight years. The hardships of life at sea damaged his health permanently, but provided him with material for a career as a writer. SAVED: We had never yet had the leisure to inspect the stores with which the mutineers had furnished the quarter-boat, and we now found, in spite of their having shifted a lot of provisions out of her into the long-boat before starting in pursuit of us.

William Clark Russell (24 February 1844 - 8 November 1911) was an English writer best known for his nautical novels. At the age of 13 Russell joined the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy, serving for eight years. A GALE OF WIND: At midnight Holdsworth came on deck to relieve the second mate. A man out of the port watch came to the wheel, and stood yawning, scarcely awake. The night was dark, a hazy atmosphere, through which the stars gleamed sparely, and the sea like ebony.

Prepare to be entertained by a host of Hollywood celebrities reading the finest collection of short mystery stories—many by Edgar Award-winning writers—set in the world of entertainment.

If you like SMALL ADMISSIONS by Amy Poepell or CLASS MOM by Laurie Gelman you will love this novel about super mommies, private schools, and getting your worst moment plastered across the internet. Her mommy meltdown is seen around the world! When Quinn Barrett’s son refuses to wear his...

A profound, powerful and moving collection of 100 letters from around the world responding to the climate crisis, introduced by Emma Thompson and lovingly illustrated by CILIP award winner Jackie Morris. ‘All power to this amazing project.’ JOANNE HARRIS ‘Makes sense of the climate crisis...

The fifth volume of The Greatest Mysteries of All Time is an intriguing anthology of crime and suspense short stories by some of the most renowned writers in the field. This unique collection of master writers includes the usual suspects such as Patricia Highsmith and Mickey Spillane, but also writers better known for other genres, such as Isaac Asimov and Ogden Nash. Edited by the legendary multi-award-winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler—whose name is a hallmark of quality and expertise—this thrilling mixture of mystery and suspense will have you guessing up until the very end.

The Online Stage presents Shakespeare’s most famous and most quoted play, a revenge drama which explores the inevitable conflict between conscience and justice, between morality and obligation. The tragedy arises, not from an obvious weakness in the character of Hamlet, but rather from his inability to deal with an apparently insoluble moral dilemma.

Thanks to James Johnson's ground-breaking technology, the drug game and oil exports are now on life support. His prophecy has been fulfilled. However, the Saudi Arabian Oil King, Shalik Khalid, has unleashed a vicious death squad on American soil. The message is clear, and now the surviving members of the Johnson clan must regroup, while the architect of their movement lies in critical condition. The reigns have been passed down and now there exists one logical decision for the heirs to the throne. "Bring to them what they brought to us!"

Raised on the deadly streets of New Orleans, James Johnson is displeased and disheartened by the drug game and the sickness it's inflicting on his race. Unexpectedly, James has befriended America's most wanted and deadliest fugitive, Osama Bin Laden. Now he and Osama have joined forces in an effort to eliminate the nation's drug trade.