THE ENDLESS WALL

THE ENDLESS WALL
Author: JL De Leon
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2023-01-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Great Valley has only known peace for millennia. The land is shared between four races: the humans, the winged helioses, the short but skilled enans, and the gigantic shikkans. But harmony is broken when strange rock monoliths start appearing all over the land, granting extraordinary powers to whoever touches them. The shikkans, though once willing to share it all, suddenly march to war in a bid to take control of all the regions where the monoliths have appeared. It seems nothing can prevent the fall of the remaining three races—until the teenage children of the helios king find an unusual connection with the monoliths. The king’s children, two helioses and two humans, begin to discover their role in a conflict that’s threatening to destroy the Great Valley, their world contained and surrounded by the everlasting barrier known as the Endless Wall.

Aerial Geology

Aerial Geology
Author: Mary Caperton Morton
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2017-10-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1604697628

“Get your head into the clouds with Aerial Geology.” —The New York Times Book Review Aerial Geology is an up-in-the-sky exploration of North America’s 100 most spectacular geological formations. Crisscrossing the continent from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to the Great Salt Lake in Utah and to the Chicxulub Crater in Mexico, Mary Caperton Morton brings you on a fantastic tour, sharing aerial and satellite photography, explanations on how each site was formed, and details on what makes each landform noteworthy. Maps and diagrams help illustrate the geological processes and clarify scientific concepts. Fact-filled, curious, and way more fun than the geology you remember from grade school, Aerial Geology is a must-have for the insatiably curious, armchair geologists, million-mile travelers, and anyone who has stared out the window of a plane and wondered what was below.

Best Easy Day Hikes New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Best Easy Day Hikes New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Author: Johnny Molloy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2023-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493067524

This book covers 20 of the best easy day hikes within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s 70,000 acres, along with immediately adjacent West Virginia state parks. Though named for the river, recreation at this national park is more than canoeing, rafting and fishing. The cliffs and depths of the gorge avail incredible hiking opportunities, whether you hike the Keenyes Creek Trail, with its trestles, grab a vista on Grandview Rim, or take the Glade Creek Trail to Kates Falls. Hikes in this guide cover the gamut of hiking opportunities at the New River Gorge, including parts of it within Hawks Nest State Park, Babcock State Park and Bluestone State Park. With this book in hand and willing feet you can explore the West Virginia’s wildest and best known canyon. No matter where you go, the trails in this book will enhance your outdoor experience and leave you appreciating the natural splendors of the wild West Virginia.

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods
Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Anchor Canada
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2012-05-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0385674546

God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath—The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas. With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey. An instant classic, riotously funny, A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans.

The Great Wall Through Time

The Great Wall Through Time
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744063809

Travel through time on an exhilarating expedition to China’s most famous landmark! The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s most intriguing, well-known treasures. Spanning 2,700 years and over 13,000 miles long, embark on the fascinating tale of how the Great Wall was built and how it became one of the greatest man-made projects of all time. This thrilling children’s book about this fascinating structure will leave you with newfound knowledge and appreciation for this amazing world wonder. It includes: • Exquisitely detailed panoramic artworks that show how the Great Wall of China has changed from one era to the next — from the first defensive forts created in 656 BCE to the 13,000 mile-long monument still standing today • Cutaway views that reveal the interior of forts and buildings • Every illustration is surrounded by pull-out details for children to look at, drawing them into the picture and making the book fun and interactive • Lively, engaging narrative text and simple annotations that guide children on a journey through time This informative book educates young readers about how the Great Wall was built and showcases the people that help build it. The wall, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, started as a frontier defense against northern tribesmen and over the eras evolved to become the dynamic landmark that it is today. This educational history book also contains exceptional cutaway views revealing the interiors of important buildings, and pull-out details introducing fascinating facts and key characters. The time-traveling fox who appears in the artwork will have children inquisitively searching for the charming fox throughout the book. This makes for the perfect gift or collector’s item for children age 7 and up to learn about the Great Wall of China and its history. It is also perfect for parents looking for books on Chinese history to read with their children, and those planning on visiting the Great Wall of China who want to learn more about the landmark before or after their trip.

Best Easy Day Hikes New River Gorge

Best Easy Day Hikes New River Gorge
Author: Johnny Molloy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762793384

Explore West Virginia's New River Gorge National Recreation Area with a little help from Johnny Molloy. His guidebook, packed with 20 easy day hikes and useful tips, and information will help you on your way to exploring the region.

Naytnal - The endless search (english version)

Naytnal - The endless search (english version)
Author: Elias J. Connor
Publisher: FINN Books Edition FireFly
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2023-05-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 375792469X

Kitty and Jojo have defeated the dangerous fire dragon Thunderbird and banished evil from the fantastic, magical world of Naytnal. However, in order to do so, Kitty had to make the sacrifice of giving up her magical abilities. The girls now embark on a long and dangerous quest. Not only to regain Kitty's power, but also to save her mother, who has not seen Kitty since infancy and who has been hypnotized and kidnapped by Thunderbird. At the same time, however, the brand new love relationship between Kitty and her boyfriend Dennis, a resident of Naytnal, is in danger... The second volume of the fantasy series NAYTNAL takes the reader into fantastic, magical and gloomy worlds in search of salvation for the star of the realms, as Naytnal is also known.

Rainbows and Rain

Rainbows and Rain
Author: Peggy Waterfall
Publisher: BookSurge, LLC
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2005-10-26
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781419611254

Grief and loss are universal experiences which are shared by all but rarely discussed openly. As a result, many of us feel alone and isolated when we are in the grip of the crushing emotions that accompany the death of someone we love. Nothing prepares us for the barrage of bewildering behaviors, thoughts and reactions that so often follow a loss. When author Peggy Waterfall watched both parents and her life partner die within one year, she emerged with a unique perspective on the timeless experience of grief and loss. In Rainbows and Rain: Finding Comfort in Times of Loss, we learn that it is possible to find joy again, but we must first learn to grieve. We also learn that we are often unable to express to others what we are experiencing and can find ourselves at a loss to adequately convey our feelings. We want desperately to find the right words so that we can explain our strange behavior to our families, our co-workers, our friends. This book helps us to understand the importance of being patient with ourselves and is the first step in healing.

West Virginia Waterfalls: The New River Gorge

West Virginia Waterfalls: The New River Gorge
Author: Ed Rehbein
Publisher: Headline Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780929915791

More than 100 waterfalls grace the cliffs and canyons of the New River Gorge and its tributaries. This book invites you to savor this untapped wealth of beauty in two enjoyable ways by viewing photographs of these waterfalls and by experiencing them for yourself. Photographers, hikers, and nature lovers Ed Rehbein and Randy Sanger have photographed some of the most beautiful places in the New River Gorge, plus provided maps and information on how to visit each waterfall yourself. The pull-out hiking guide will keep you on the path to your own Appalachian adventures!