Adventure Marine

Berlin, November 1943. With bombing raids commencing, the city is blanketed by explosions. Siblings Gerta and Max Hoffmann live a surprisingly carefree childhood amid the raids. Berlin is a city going about its business, even as it's attacked almost nightly. But one night, the air raid sirens wail, and the Hoffmanns' neighborhood is hit. A mortally wounded man comes to their door, begging to be let in. He asks for Karl Hoffmann, their father. Gerta and Max watch as Karl tries in vain to save the man's life.

China is growing in power and in need of raw materials. When an aggressive general, with encouragement from an unnamed puppet master in the Politburo, moves to seize the Spratly Islands from the Philippines and Taiwan, the Marines of the 15th MEU are the only unit in position to do anything about it. What makes things more difficult is that the Chinese have made great strides in cyber warfare that have negated America's technological superiority.

After the events at the US Embassy in New Delhi, the Marines are being brought back as a combat unit. Newly commissioned 2dLt Anthony Niimoto, a hero of the embassy takeover, is with the first Marine battalion to get back into the deployment cycle. Assigned to anti-piracy, this is supposed to be a dull deployment. But when a US ship is seized by Somali pirates, it's First Platoon, K 3/6 at the tip of the spear.

Lexi Jardine may be a thief, but she's not stupid. When a crooked fireshaper wants her to steal a ring from the boss of his order, she knows it's a one-way ticket to sleeping with the fishes. Her answer is to drop off the face of the earth. Safely hidden in a quiet seaside town, she just needs to keep her head down and pretend to be a regular human. Since her only magical ability is the power to control animals, that should be easy, right?

A rescue dog, an ex-Marine, and an ex-convict are caught in the crosshairs of a ruthless gang in remote Washington state in this "first-rate thriller" (Associated Press) for "fans of CJ Box and Michael Koryta" (Booklist). Former US Marine Jess Winslow reenters civilian life a new widow, with...

Marine biologist Sam Aston is hired to explore a series of subterranean caverns deep beneath the Antarctic. Somewhere within this lost world of magnificent caverns and underground seas lies a source of limitless clean energy, but something guards this treasure. As enemies bent on obtaining this world-changing resource for themselves close in from above, Aston and his team plunge further into the depths and discover they are not the first to come this way...and they are not alone.

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union's most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union's citizenry. In the entire history of the Galactic Union, Hr'ent Golramm would be only the seventh member of the Oogar race to earn a Peacemaker badge. But becoming a Peacemaker doesn't seem to be his destiny. He's not even sure he wants to be one. Deputy Selector Hak-Chet, on the other hand, has even bigger plans for the monstrous, young Oogar.

Squeeeak... Thwop... Thwop... Dwoooooerrrp! Dad sings his magical whale songs to Mum and baby Finn, far, far away across the huge ocean. When Finn gets lost, can the other sea creatures help him to send a message of his own?

Post-World War II America and teenage boys dreamed of adventure growing up in the 1950s, listened to Elvis Presley and read Jack Kerouac, yet it wasn't cruising Route 66 in a Corvette that united them, but Highway 1, known as the Street Without Joy, on the way to Hue city during the 1968 Tet Offensive in Vietnam. It was the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, Civil Rights and the pill, young girls in long boots and short skirts, but not for those in the jungle and rice paddies of Southeast Asia.

This is all three books of The Return of the Marines Trilogy. Faced with tremendous odds, Gunny has to lead his Marines in an almost impossible task. That is nothing new to the US Marines. Impossible tasks are the Corps' forte. But can his small detachment keep up the tradition of the Corps and succeed despite tremendous odds?

Fans of Shark Week, Sharknado, and all things shark-related will want to sink their teeth into this exciting shark-infested chapter book. Join real-life cave divers, extreme photographers, and researchers as they brave thrilling undersea adventures! Kids who are familiar with the popular National Geographic Kids Chapters line are sure to be on the edge of their seats over these new totally true tales of adventure and survival.

Athéna a échoué. Sa tentative pour récupérer le Palladion et retrouver enfin Pallas s’est terminée dans un bain de sang. Troie, quant à elle, a été saccagée par Héraclès et son armée. Mais la déesse, loin d’être découragée, a tiré de précieuses leçons de cet échec. Aidé par le Titan Prométhée, elle conçoit un nouveau plan. Un plan d’une envergure glaçante qui entrera à jamais dans l’histoire des hommes et des Dieux.

Sumérgete en el mundo mágico del océano con "Maravillas del Océano: ¡Conoce a las Criaturas Marinas!" Este encantador libro infantil lleva a los pequeños lectores a una aventura submarina, presentándoles a encantadoras criaturas marinas. Desde la juguetona Dolly el Delfín hasta la majestuosa Bella la Ballena Azul, cada página está llena de ilustraciones vibrantes y datos divertidos que dan vida al océano.

La voisine de Marina charge la fillette de lui acheter de la nourriture pour poissons. Au magasin, le vendeur conseille à Marina de ne pas y goûter... Résistera-t-elle à la curiosité ? Un suspense fantastique, qui incite à puiser en soi la force de se tirer d'un mauvais pas.

Life as a merchant marine is not for the faint-hearted. People are not easy. For Jozzun, living with a bunch of blunt-brained humans is even more difficult. Especially when less-than-legitimate operations go from bad to worse … The human saying “may you live in interesting times” is starting to make sense to Jozzun. He finds himself wishing he’d considered the consequences of signing up to the crew of the Atlanta. The crew are bound for trouble, or perhaps trouble is just bound for them.

Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark is a 12-year-old vampire who loves solving mysteries but is afraid of...everything. She's afraid of spiders, lakes, and loud noises - just to name a few. And her pesky sister, Penny, never lets her forget it. But with a little courage and help from her friends, Ellie just might achieve her dream of becoming a real detective.

Twelve-year-old Putney Hicks is on high alert. News has spread about a rare, three-legged sea turtle who successfully dug and laid a nest of eggs, but there’s a problem: the bright lights of a nearby porch could lead the vulnerable babies away from the ocean and into danger. With less than ten days before the eggs hatch, Putney is working around the clock on a brilliant prototype to save the tiny turtles from certain death.

An exciting new adventure starring the New York Times Bestselling Pout-Pout Fish! Mr. Fish has prepped and packed, And he’s made big plans to roam. He’s ready for adventure On his trip away from home! But sometimes trips have detours And not everything goes right. Without his favorite toy...

Soon to be a major motion picture! This audiobook offers an immersive audio experience, fully sound designed to enhance your enjoyment. Listen out for the gentle bubbles and swooshing sounds as Mr. Fish swims through the ocean and the cheerful chimes when he makes new friends! The Pout-Pout Fish...

Join Bones, the mischievous black cat, as he embarks on a quest to catch a REAL rainbow fish! Will Bones discover the fish's secrets and fulfill his dream of capturing the shimmering, magical creature? Find out now in this first heartwarming tale of the Adventures of Bones. Written, Illustrated and Narrated by Tiffany Carlson. Perfect for little ears, this delightful tale is not just a story - it's an experience. Whether it's bedtime, travel time, or waiting room moments, let the magic of story letting captivate young minds in this audio journey designed for the joy of new listeners.