The Great Locomotive Chase, 1862 (The Symbiont Time Travel Adventures Series, Book 4)

The Great Locomotive Chase, 1862 (The Symbiont Time Travel Adventures Series, Book 4)

Author: T.L.B. Wood

Publisher: ePublishing Works!

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1947833189

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"Kip and Petra, the bonded, time-traveling Symbiont pair, are enthralling." - Laura, verified reviewer What price would you pay to end the Civil War? As The General, a legendary steam engine from the American Civil War, disappears into the distance, Petra and Kipp join a small group of determined men in pursuit, and The Great Locomotive Chase begins. To the average human, Petra appears to be a young woman while Kipp masks his true identity in the guise of her canine companion. But they are, in reality, highly skilled investigators in pursuit of past mysteries, who have also been pressed into service as mentors for a new pair of travelers. While Peter and Elani share the same talents as their advisors, it falls to Petra and Kipp to train them in the way of their species. But when Peter's impulsiveness puts the entire mission in jeopardy, Petra and Kipp must solve the dilemma and find a way to get them all safely home without altering the course of the Great Locomotive Chase “b>"The author has a wonderful vocabulary; her descriptions of places make me feel like I am there." - Lee, verified reviewer THE SYMBIONT TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURES, i>The Symbiont Tombstone, 1881 Whitechapel, 1888 The Great Locomotive Chase, 1862 Titanic, 1912 A Conspiracy to Murder, 1865 Robin Hood, 1192


Travel Adventures 1950 - 2018

Travel Adventures 1950 - 2018

Author: Herbert Herzmann

Publisher: tredition

Published: 2021-05-27

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 3347229029

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You do not have to traverse Africa by bicycle, solo extreme climbing routes or snowboard down glaciers in order to have an adventure. Between the extreme adventurer who craves for the adrenaline rush and the tourist who avoids any danger is the traveller. He or she also seeks adventure but without risking life and limb. The memories of seven decades published here show that the average person can also travel adventurously. They contain early travel experiences that made a lasting impression, episodes of youthful wanderlust, hitchhiking trips, long cycling tours, epic road trips through the Balkans and the United States and extensive journeys in South America. Hikes and climbs in the Andes, in Africa and in the Alps round off the picture. Travelling not only makes us experience the present, it also brings us back to the past. How can we walk the border between Austria and Italy in the Dolomites without remembering the First World War? How can we ignore history when we visit Sarajevo or Mostar? And how can we stand in front of La Moneda, the presidential palace in Santiago de Chile and not think about the original Nine Eleven that took place there in 1973? Exploring new regions and foreign countries without relying on tour operators is not entirely risk-free but the independent traveller is rewarded with intensive experiences and unforgettable memories.


Yucatan, Cancun and Cozumel Travel Adventures

Yucatan, Cancun and Cozumel Travel Adventures

Author: Vivien Lougheed

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1588433900

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Defining adventure broadly enough to include "lying on the beach and sipping margaritas," this tourist guidebook to the southern Mexican state of the Yucatan has a focus on activities, but does include the standard information on transportation, hotels, food and drink, and other topics helpful to visiting the beaches and archaeological sites.


Budapest & Surroundings Travel Adventures

Budapest & Surroundings Travel Adventures

Author: Dante Mena

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2010-10-11

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1588437590

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This is an excerpt from our larger guide to all of Hungary, focusing on Budapest and the surrounding area primarily. The author is a resident of Budapest, who knows the region intimately and takes us behind the scenes to discover its best features the sights, the places to stay and eat, the shopping, and all the activities. Millions of people every year hike into, bike, drive or climb into the green valleys and limestone mountain ridges of Hungary s national parks and the hills. Storks, eagles, wrens, blackbirds, woodpeckers, and flocks of thousands make their home in forests, grasslands, and cliff-sides. Majestic antlered stags and deer range the forest. Fresh springs and cold clear creeks tumble down from the mountains. The author takes us there. Sitting astride the Danube, Budapest has been called the Paris of Eastern Europe and The Pearl of the Danube. There are thousands of restaurants and virtually every type of cuisine. Hotels and nightspots are just as numerous and the author guides us to the best of them all. This is the only guide illustrated with color maps and photographs throughout. Print edition is 586 pages.


Wandering into Brave New World

Wandering into Brave New World

Author: David Leon Higdon

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 9401209723

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Wandering into Brave New World explores the historical contexts and contemporary sources of Aldous Huxley’s 1932 novel which, seventy years after its initial publication remains the best known and most discussed dystopian work of the twentieth century. This new study addresses a number of questions which still remain open. Did his round-the-world trip in 1925-1926 provide material for the novel? Did India’s caste system contribute to the novel’s human levels? Is there an overarching pattern to the names of the novel/s characters? Has the role of Hollywood in the novel been underestimated? Is Lenina Crown a representative 1920s “flapper”? Did Huxley have knowledge of and sources for his Indian reservation characters and scenes quite independent of and more accurate than those of D. H. Lawrence’s writings? Did Huxley’s visit to Borneo contribute anything to the novel? New research allows substantive answers and even explains why Huxley linked such figures as Henry Ford and Sigmund Freud. It also shows how the novel overcomes its intense grounding in 1920s political turmoil to escape into the timelessness of dystopian fiction.


Round About the Earth

Round About the Earth

Author: Joyce E. Chaplin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-11-19

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1416596208

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Originally published in hardcover in 2012.


The Symbiont (The Symbiont Time Travel Adventures Series, Book 1)

The Symbiont (The Symbiont Time Travel Adventures Series, Book 1)

Author: T.L.B. Wood

Publisher: ePublishing Works!

Published: 2016-02-11

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 161417833X

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Loved this book from the first sentence!" -Judy, eBook Discovery reviewer What happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? In 1586 America, English colonists, trying to eke out a new life, welcome into their midst a young woman and her dog--victims of a ship wreck. But Petra and Kipp are not what they seem. A pair of time traveling historians, symbionts Petra and Kipp have arrived to unravel the mystery behind an enigmatic coastal colony near Roanoke. As they become involved with the colonists, their fact finding mission spins dangerously out of control when they discover a deranged killer living among the colonists. "Being a lover of all things canine, the symbiotic relationship between canine and human is immensely appealing." - Lee, verified reviewer THE SYMBIONT TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURES, i>The Symbiont Tombstone, 1881 Whitechapel, 1888 The Great Locomotive Chase, 1862 Titanic, 1912 A Conspiracy to Murder, 1865 Robin Hood, 1192


Acapulco and Southern Pacific Mexico Travel Adventures

Acapulco and Southern Pacific Mexico Travel Adventures

Author: Vivien Lougheed

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2011-04-15

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1588437434

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This guide focuses on Acapulco and the coastal region south of that city. It is based on our comprehensive 500-page guide to Mexico's Pacific Coast. The Pacific coast of Mexico is a playground for active travelers. Warm waves and sunny skies attract the b


SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics

SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-02

Total Pages: 10728

ISBN-13:

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The 'SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics' represents a monumental assembly of works that chart the evolution and diversity of science fiction literature. This collection boasts a remarkable range of literary styles, from the pioneering adventures of Jules Verne to the psychological complexities of H.P. Lovecraft, encapsulating genres including but not limited to dystopia, lost world narratives, and intergalactic tales. The anthology's breadth showcases the thematic and stylistic versatility of science fiction, highlighting its ability to interrogate societal norms, explore existential dilemmas, and imagine the furthest reaches of human innovation and folly. Standout pieces serve as cornerstones of the genre, underlining the anthology's importance as a comprehensive and defining collection of science fiction classics. The contributing authors and editors, a veritable who's who of literary giants from the 18th to the early 20th century, collectively present a treasure trove of cultural and historical perspectives that have shaped and propelled the genre of science fiction. Figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.G. Wells contribute seminal works that reflect their visionary minds and the era's burgeoning fascination with science, technology, and the future, thus providing readers with a rich tapestry of the philosophical and speculative narratives that have come to define the genre. The anthology traces connections between the early explorations of utopian and dystopian societies and the complex, often cautionary tales that comprise modern science fiction, offering insights into humanity's relationship with progress, power, and the unknown. 'SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics' is an indispensable collection for anyone passionate about science fiction. It represents not merely a compendium of exciting and thought-provoking stories but a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of a genre that reflects the human psyche's deepest fears and highest aspirations. The anthology encourages readers to engage with the multiplicity of voices, styles, and themes it encompasses, making it an essential volume for scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, seeking to understand the breadth and depth of science fiction literature.