The Adventure Is Now

The Adventure Is Now
Author: Jess Redman
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374314705

A fun-filled, action-packed middle grade novel about a boy who learns about protecting the environment, finding real friends, and living in the now while spending the summer on a remote island. Sometimes it's hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else—Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn. Then Milton’s parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer, where his uncle Evan is an environmentalist researcher. The island is chock-full of spectaculous species, and Milton realizes this is his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist he’s always wanted to be—and even meet some fellow explorers! But as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in some pretty serious peril, and the only thing that can save it is a field guide full of cryptic clues. If Milton and his unexpected new friends are going to protect the island, they’ll have to trust each other, discover new truths, and embark on a wild and wondrous adventure all their own. The Adventure is Now is a dazzling, fun-filled story from Jess Redman.

The 2 AM Principle

The 2 AM Principle
Author: Jon Levy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1942872690

It's another Saturday night at your local pub. The lights flicker on and off. 2:00 AM again. Time to slink home, or time to get started on a new adventure? The 2 AM Principle will be your inspiration and guide to living life to the fullest. Adventures don't happen by accident - just ask Levy. Once a high school geek, Jon is now a world-traveling behaviour expert and creator of the EPIC Model of Adventure, a breakthrough four-step process for creating an unforgettable night. The 2 AM Principle is stocked with amazing stories, both outrageous and touching.

My Adventurous Life

My Adventurous Life
Author: Dick Smith
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1761063251

Entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist ... Australian icon Dick Smith shares his extraordinary life story for the first time. 'Part Bear Grylls, part Bill Gates, but 100% Aussie larrikin. Dick is a great innovator, philanthropist and adventurer, who in my eyes can do no wrong.' - Paul Hogan 'Businessman, adventurer, philanthropist . . . Dick Smith is a true Australian legend.' - Greg Mortimer OAM 'I have been charmed by good fortune to be born in Australia in the 1940s. I have lived through a time of great prosperity and every day I am reminded of my good luck.' Dick Smith is a remarkable and proud Australian. He has been part of our national consciousness for over fifty years as an innovative and astute businessman, a ground-breaking adventurer, a generous philanthropist and a provocateur for the causes he feels deeply about. Yet, despite his great successes and achievements, Dick has remained down to earth and close to his roots. So how did the young boy who was one of the most academically hopeless in class become the national living treasure he is today? And what was it within that kid with a speech impediment that allowed him to create three successful businesses, and take on some of the world's greatest and most dangerous aviation challenges? In My Adventurous Life, Dick shares his inspiring story and the lessons he's learned about staying true to yourself. He has welcomed the freedoms that wealth brings, but has found the simple life more fulfilling. His responsibility is to the world and the people we share it with.

Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes

Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes
Author: Alastair Humphreys
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2014-06-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0007548044

‘Enthusiastic, pleasingly madcap’ Geographical Adventure – something that’s new and exhilarating, outside your comfort zone. Adventures change you and how you see the world, and all you need is an open mind, bags of enthusiasm and boundless curiosity. Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins
Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316230987

Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. Read more books in the series: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan and Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion.

Adventurous Soul

Adventurous Soul
Author: Happy Earth
Publisher: Rock Point
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0760374988

Find strength and motivation for your next outdoor journey with this beautiful book of inspiring quotes and empowering stories of women who indulged in the freedom of being adventurous. Adventurous Soul is for all outdoor enthusiasts, empowering you to get out and explore the world you haven’t yet. In this book, the inspiring team at Happy Earth tell their stories about the wisdom of making room for nature, of people who long to forge a more vital, meaningful connection to the natural world to live a better, more fulfilling life. Happy Earth was founded on the idea of sustainable clothing and making a positive impact on the Earth. It is their goal to protect the planet and put the Earth first. Full of beautiful photography, uplifting quotes, and stories of people who go on incredible and unique adventures, the chapters are organized by empowering themes, including: Walk Your Own Path Balance Brings Beauty Change is the Only Constant Results without the Rush Live and Let Live Adventurous Soul is the perfect gift for anyone looking to unplug, spend more time outdoors, and find wisdom in nature.

The Sun Is a Compass

The Sun Is a Compass
Author: Caroline Van Hemert
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0316414433

For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel

The Adventures of Will Walker

The Adventures of Will Walker
Author: Sue Monkress
Publisher: Sue Monkress
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2008-10-18
Genre:
ISBN: 0557008379

Join Will, his Father and crazy Uncle on their exciting journey, recreating the travels of Marco Polo six centuries earlier! Dangerous sea crossings and desert adventures keep Will and an awesome new friend constantly wondering: What's around the next corner?? ...!!!!

I Choose Brave

I Choose Brave
Author: Katie Westenberg
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493424939

What if fear is the new brave? That's the question that you need answered if you are living afraid. Finding courage begins with fear itself--fear of the Lord. I Choose Brave reveals a countercultural plan to help you where you are--knee-deep in fears of parenting, the future, your marriage, and a world that feels unstable. When you're feeling fearful, the last thing you need is a social-media meme telling you to simply "power through" your fears. In I Choose Brave, Katie Westenberg digs deep into Scripture and shows that finding the courage to overcome our fears must start with fear of the Lord. Hundreds of passages speak to this foundational truth, yet we have somehow relegated them to antiquity. In sharing her own compelling story of facing her worst fear, Katie serves up theological truth with relatable application. In this book, you will · discover a fresh take on an old truth that displaces fear once and for all · understand why the culture's idea of "fearlessness" is a farce · access the holy courage you were made for With this new knowledge comes tremendous freedom. Hidden in the cleft of the Rock, the One truly worthy of our fear, you will begin to understand the only path to real courage.

Coyote Peterson’s Brave Adventures

Coyote Peterson’s Brave Adventures
Author: Coyote Peterson
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1633535789

#1 Bookscan in Juvenile Non-fiction! ─ Be Brave… Stay Wild! Animal Stories for Kids: Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had over the course of his travels. The stories begin with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800 pound Grizzly Bear that helped him teach the audience what to do and NOT do if you ever encounter one of these enormous predators in the wild, every tale is laced with fast paced action and daring adventure. With the presence of danger often looming for Coyote, each story reminds the reader that animals rule the wild places of this planet, and if we respect them from a safe distance, even the most frightening creatures are more likely to be afraid of us than we should ever be of them. Exciting animal stories for kids of all ages: This collection of short stories aims to give the reader a first-person perspective into some of Coyote’s most harrowing and heartwarming adventures.