Adventure

Adventure
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 780
Release: 1912
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN:

Embassy Wife

Embassy Wife
Author: Katie Crouch
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0374711364

"A smart, sparkling novel that is one part social satire, one part travelogue . . . Comical and cool.” —Oprah Daily In Katie Crouch's thrilling novel Embassy Wife, two women abroad search for the truth about their husbands—and their country. Meet Persephone Wilder, a displaced genius posing as the wife of an American diplomat in Namibia. Persephone takes her job as a representative of her country seriously, coming up with an intricate set of rules to survive the problems she encounters: how to dress in hundred-degree weather without showing too much skin, how not to look drunk at embassy functions, and how to eat roasted oryx with grace. She also suspects her husband is not actually the ambassador’s legal counsel but a secret agent in the CIA. The consummate embassy wife, she takes the newest trailing spouse, Amanda Evans, under her wing. Amanda arrives in Namibia mere weeks after giving up her Silicon Valley job so her husband, Mark, can have his family close by as he works on his Fulbright project. But once they’re settled in the sub-Saharan desert, Amanda sees clearly that Mark, who lived in Namibia two decades earlier, has other reasons for returning. Back in the safety of home, the marriage had seemed solid; in the glaring heat of the Kalahari, it feels tenuous. And the situation grows even more fraught when their daughter becomes involved in an international conflict and their own government won’t stand up for her. How far will Amanda go to keep her family intact? How much corruption can Persephone ignore? And what, exactly, does it mean to be an American abroad when you’re not sure you understand your country anymore? Propulsive and provocative, Embassy Wife asks what it means to be a human in this world, even as it helps us laugh in the face of our own absurd, seemingly impossible states of affairs.

Love, Skip, Jump

Love, Skip, Jump
Author: Shelene Bryan
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1400206170

Every significant event in the Bible happened because someone said yes to God. Start living the adventure of yes today! In this whimsical yet inspiring book, Shelene tells the stories of real-life paths God took her on to learn some simple truths that changed everything in her life—everything for the better. By loving how our Creator made us to love; skipping comfort and safety to help those who can never repay us; and taking a risk to jump into the epic journey God has for our lives, the reality is we are all just one yes away from changing everything. Don’t miss out on the incredible adventure God has for you. Say yes to God—love, skip, and jump your way to his plans for you!

What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage

What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage
Author: Amy Sutherland
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2008-02-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1588366901

While observing exotic animal trainers for her acclaimed book Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched, journalist Amy Sutherland had an epiphany: What if she used these training techniques with the human animals in her own life–namely her dear husband, Scott? In this lively and perceptive book, Sutherland tells how she took the trainers’ lessons home. The next time her forgetful husband stomped through the house in search of his mislaid car keys, she asked herself, “What would a dolphin trainer do?” The answer was: nothing. Trainers reward the behavior they want and, just as important, ignore the behavior they don’t. Rather than appease her mate’s rising temper by joining in the search, or fuel his temper by nagging him to keep better track of his things in the first place, Sutherland kept her mouth shut and her eyes on the dishes she was washing. In short order, Scott found his keys and regained his cool. “I felt like I should throw him a mackerel,” she writes. In time, as she put more training principles into action, she noticed that she became more optimistic and less judgmental, and their twelve-year marriage was better than ever. What started as a goofy experiment had such good results that Sutherland began using the training techniques with all the people in her life, including her mother, her friends, her students, even the clerk at the post office. In the end, the biggest lesson she learned is that the only animal you can truly change is yourself. Full of fun facts, fascinating insights, hilarious anecdotes, and practical tips, What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage describes Sutherland’s Alice-in-Wonderland experience of stumbling into a world where cheetahs walk nicely on leashes and elephants paint with watercolors, and of leaving a new, improved Homo sapiens.

Home Sweet Anywhere

Home Sweet Anywhere
Author: Lynne Martin
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2014-04-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 140229154X

"Nearly every page has some crack piece of travel wisdom ... an accessible, inspiring journey." —Kirkus The Sell-Your-House, See-the-World Life! Reunited after thirty-five years and wrestling a serious case of wanderlust, Lynne and Tim Martin decided to sell their house and possessions and live abroad full-time. They've never looked back. With just two suitcases, two computers, and each other, the Martins embark on a global adventure, taking readers from sky-high pyramids in Mexico to Turkish bazaars to learning the contact sport of Italian grocery shopping. But even as they embrace their new home-free lifestyle, the Martins grapple with its challenges, including hilarious language barriers, finding financial stability, and missing the family they left behind. Together, they learn how to live a life—and love—without borders. Recently featured on NPR's Here and Now and in the New York Times, Home Sweet Anywhere is a road map for anyone who dreams of turning the idea of life abroad into a reality.

My Husband's Adventures

My Husband's Adventures
Author: Alex Hathaway
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN: 9781603816021

Corrie is strong, beautiful, and confident, but eight years into her marriage, she discovers she is the odd woman out in a fetish she's never heard of. There is the cuckold, the bull, and the hot wife. Where does that leave Corrie, the bull's wife? Gradually she learns what she must do to fit into this equation. All it takes is an open mind and a little creativity.

Adventure

Adventure
Author: Rosita Forbes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1928
Genre: Africa
ISBN:

Felt Wee Folk: New Adventures

Felt Wee Folk: New Adventures
Author: Salley Mavor
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607058871

“A fabulous book! . . . If you enjoy tiny, detailed projects that allow for lots of creativity and personal handiwork, I cannot recommend this book enough!” —Feeling Stitchy Salley Mavor’s book Felt Wee Folk inspired tens of thousands to handcraft dolls from simple materials. Now, she invites you to return to the wee world with Felt Wee Folk—New Adventures, starring 120 dolls to spark smiles and creativity. As requested by fans, this long-awaited follow-up shares more challenging projects. Explore fresh scenes and an array of new outfits, hairstyles, and accessories, with full-sized patterns. Make bendable dolls that resemble you, your family, or your favorite fairy-tale characters with wool felt, chenille stems, and decorative stitching. Display the figures in a dollhouse, atop a wedding cake, or in a holiday scene to be cherished year after year. From the pages of Mavor’s award-winning children’s books to your home, the enchanting wee folk dolls appeal to crafters of all ages and skill levels. More dolls, more scenes, and more outfits Use your stash—wool felt, chenille stems, and simple embellishments Delightful, challenging projects, as requested by fans Felt Wee Folk was a Foreword Reviews’ GOLD WINNER for Crafts & Hobbies “While the original book included projects beyond Wee Folk dolls, the new volume focuses on the dolls themselves. Fairies and families, kings and knights, and even some not-too-scary pirates all grace the pages of the book, beckoning readers to at least admire, if not try to create, Wee Folk of their own.” —The Enterprise (Cape Cod)

The Chapters of Sea Adventures

The Chapters of Sea Adventures
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 1538
Release: 2019-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited G. A. Henty collection: "Under Drake's Flag" is the tale of the fight between the great empires of Spain and Britain for the supremacy on the seas and oceans. Tale is told from the perspective of a young boy who, along with a few friends, finds himself in the service of famous Francis Drake. "Chapter of Adventures: Through the Bombardment of Alexandria" is tale of the young midshipman, Jack Robson, who works on a small fishing boat. After showing bravery in saving some man on sea, Jack is hired by a large ship owner and sent to Egypt, where his ship falls in the hands of revolted troops. "The Queen's Cup" is a tale of a yachting race which turns into a thrilling action spread all over the Atlantic. "With Cochrane the Dauntless: A Tale of the Exploits of Lord Cochrane" is the story of an orphan boy who becomes a sailor and serves under Lord Cochrane, the Earl of Peterborough. They go through the war between Peru and Chile, boy gets taken prisoner, tried by the Inquisition and many more. "Among Malay Pirates" is a tale of British soldiers who head to a foreign land in Southeast Asia to set up trade agreements with unknown villages. A couple of sailors wish for a little excitement and their wish is granted with the meeting with Malayan Pirates. "A Roving Commission, or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti" is set at the time of the Great Revolt of the Blacks, when Hayti won its independence. Tale is full of naval battles, pirates, rescues, and fighting. "By Conduct and Courage: A Story of Nelson's Days" – Will Gilmore is a young boy raised in a small Yorkshire village. With some experience gathered on fishing boats he joins the navy. Showing courage in the fight against the French gets him the promotion to midshipman which leads to a great career on the sea, including battles, pirates, capturing and escaping. "The Mate's Story" is a tale of a ship that gets infected by a plague.