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In the book, John Muir recounts a profound experience he had while exploring the glaciers of southeastern Alaska alongside a small dog named Stickeen. Muir takes listeners on a captivating journey, vividly illustrating their harrowing adventure crossing an unstable glacier amid an unrelenting storm. Throughout the narrative, Muir's deep admiration for Stickeen's courage and tenacity in the face of danger shines through, as the dog bravely persevered across increasingly dangerous glacier formations and weather conditions despite his diminutive size.

In the aftermath of a cataclysmic nuclear winter, Eryn, a boy with special abilities, wanders across the ice, where he discovers the last vestige of human civilization in Antarctica. The abduction of the first extracorporeal birthed twins born into this all-male society leads to a fast-paced rescue mission that uncovers millennia-old secrets and the true origin of humans. Mika and Connor can’t understand their boys’ infatuation with Eryn. Maybe it’s Stockholm syndrome, but one thing’s for sure, Eryn’s double-dipping.

Written with Muir’s characteristic enthusiasm and keen eye for detail, this updated version not only revives Muir's adventures in the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska but also shares his experiences and reflections on finding beauty in a sometimes harsh and unforgiving environment.

The plan worked, its execution flawless. Tip and Marshalla are hunted no longer. With the living essence of the chronodragon Anieszirel safe within Tip, the pair look to a brighter future within the Shimmering Tower, eager to put the nightmares behind them at last. There are those for whom Tip and Marshalla's misdeeds can never be forgiven, however, let alone forgotten, and from the shadows, these vengeful few weave a web that will see the pair dead and their allies broken.

Riley Mills sells love. Or, rather dangles it like mistletoe at Lovestruck, the world's most popular social dating app. She's got her sights set on improving the app for others, but she doesn't date. Period. For a Christmas bonus though, she'll help the event planning team with the annual Holiday Mix'n'Mingle—even if it means speed dating her ridiculously hot office nemesis.

In The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, John Muir takes listeners on a journey through his early years, from his childhood in Scotland to his formative days in the United States. This memoir reflects on the wonders of nature that sparked Muir’s deep love for the outdoors. With vivid descriptions, he shares the experiences and adventures that shaped his passion for wild landscapes and his future as a naturalist.

Everyone thought that 19-year-old Mathias, the Codeman, was just an ordinary nerd teen. But very few knew of the prophecy that would make his life take an extraordinary turn. Codeman discovers that he is destined to save the three realms: the technological empire of Techtopia, the mystical land of Netherheim, and the haven of EQ Haven. As Codeman steps into the whirlwind of discoveries of his past and future, unbelievable powers are unlocked within him.

In "Our National Parks," Muir takes listeners on a captivating journey through some of America's most stunning wilderness areas, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and the Grand Canyon. His writings not only celebrate the beauty of these landscapes but also advocate passionately for their preservation.

In a cave high up on a mountain lives a very wealthy dragon with large piles of gold and jewelry. But, he is sad because he has no one to share the beauty of his riches with. At the bottom of the mountain is a poor, tiny village, full of villagers who are always tired and hungry. Among them is a boy named Olyn, who asks his father one day why there isn’t enough food to eat.

Discovering the Beauty and Fragility of the Natural World: A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. Written by John Muir, one of America’s greatest naturalists, the book captures his deep appreciation for nature as he explores the American South.

Operating a piece of heavy machinery, for example, a time machine under the influence of tainted human blood, is never a good idea, especially if my oldest friend and onboard computer, Lasitor, vowed to protect not only me but my bloodline for eternity. This is my story. If you haven't figured that out by now, I feel sorry for you and your parents. Anyhow, this is how I found my soulmate by accident in a time and place not written down in your human history books.

Alaria and her lovers warm up the Homestead in Brighthill as an unexpectedly harsh early winter settles over the Hope River Valley. At last, they are putting adventuring to one side and concentrating on building a peaceful life for themselves. But something is stirring beneath the peaceful townships of the valley around them. An ancient evil from a past long forgotten threatens to rise and consume everything in its path. Only the power of magic, tentacles, and some seriously steamy sheet wrestling will be able to save Alaria’s world from destruction.

The Mountains of California: Explore the Towering Sequoias, Glacial Valleys, and Wild Landscapes That Shaped John Muir’s Love for Nature. The book is both a personal adventure and a call to preserve the beauty of California’s wilderness, making it a classic piece of environmental literature.