A fierce Arctic blizzard, an emergency landing in the Alaskan wilds, a party of inexperienced newsmen — and only a 16-year-old boy, using his Air Force Survival School training, between them and certain death.Young Andy Driscoll is perfectly able to handle the job of keeping himself and his tenderfoot friend John alive and healthy until help comes, but aiding the adult members of the party is a more difficult task, for the men, led by a loudmouthed bully, are reluctant to accept th...

Judo Boy is an adventure story for boys built around the ancient traditions of Judo.Rod Mitchell wants to fight his own battles. After being beaten and humiliated by the school bully and his gang, Rod is determined to fight back. Hearing about Judo from his friend, Mark Takahashi, a Nisei (Japanese-American), Rod joins the Judo school and is soon deep in a strange and fascinating new world.To his surprise Rod learns that Judo is, first of all, a sport with a strong and inspiring cod...

THERE WAS JUST ABOUT one chance in a million that young Dick Simmons could win a place in the Spacemaster Project, but it was the chance he wanted to take more than he had ever wanted anything in his life. It changed his whole life, made a new person of him.How he studied, trained, and dedicated himself to the greatest of the American projects for adventuring into space is the story of SPACEMASTER I. It shows how one boy overcame odds a million to one against him.All of the...

Chester Pawling, keenly interested in space travel, is invited to work at a base in the South Pacific where the great scientist, Dr. Havensson, is conducting highly secret experiments. That is just the beginning of a grand adventure that fulfils Chester’s dream of traveling into space. But it is not simple or safe. A rival national group has launched a rocket ship and a dangerous space race has begun. Chester, who is physically handicapped, gets more than one chance to prove that he is as ...

"Notes of a Naturalist in South America" by John Ball is a captivating account of the author's explorations and observations in the diverse ecosystems of South America. Ball, a keen naturalist, meticulously documents the flora and fauna he encounters, providing readers with vivid descriptions and insightful reflections on the natural world. His writing not only showcases the beauty of the landscapes but also highlights the intricate relationships between species and their environments, mak...

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the collective landscapes and societies chronicled in the 'Journal of a Tour in Marocco and the Great Atlas.' This anthology brings together a diverse range of literary styles that capture the essence of exploration and discovery during a pivotal time in history. Through descriptive narratives and vivid portrayals, the collection unveils the intricate tapestry of Marocco's vibrant culture and the profound natural beauty of the Atlas Mountains. Each p...

In "Notes of a Naturalist in South America," John Ball presents a captivating exploration of the continent's diverse ecosystems and flora and fauna through the lens of a keen observer. Emphasizing meticulous detail and vivid imagery, Ball's literary style is both reflective and descriptive, drawing readers into the intricate tapestry of South America's natural world. The work is situated in the context of 19th-century naturalism, illuminating the evolving relationship between human beings ...

A tour round the South American continent, which was completed in so short a time as five months, may not appear to deserve any special record; yet I am led to hope that this little book may serve to induce others to visit a region so abounding in sources of enjoyment and interest. There is no part of the world where, in the same short space of time, a traveller can view so many varied and impressive aspects of nature; while he whose attention is mainly given to the progress and developmen...

You bought the cleanse.You followed the diet.You pushed through the symptoms.And nothing changed. Or it did… then everything came back.This book explains exactly why.Not hype. Not influencer advice. Not supplement marketing.Real reasons.You may never have had parasites.Your herbs may never have reached them.You may have targeted the wrong organism.You may have improved your diet, not cleared an infection.You m...

Sent to New Zealand by his company to avert a hostile takeover, Peter Ferguson stumbles upon love, murder and laundered money. Then when he discovers a multi-million dollar scheme to turn a stretch of beautiful coastline into a parade of neon signs, liquor stores and casinos, Ferguson thinks he can see through muscle men, lawyers and policemen all the way to a Chinese syndicate in Hong Kong."A top notch mystery."—News & Observer"A breathtaking suspense thriller."—Seattle Po...

Moscow has taken the USA without a shot. Student protesters are being slaughtered in the Midwest. The Jewish pogroms have begun. You are now living in Sovietoccupied America!One nuclear submarine and a handful of determined patriots against the combined might of Russia and Sovietoccupied America… The Most Explosive and Gripping “What If” Novel of Our Time!

Hello, meet John Ball. Speaker, an Author and a Motivator. Welcome to my journey. I have had some experiences that have led me to this point in life and I now believe that the experiences had a purpose. he has a desire to try and do some good.JUST LOOK!! is based on his first hand experience relating to employee based fraud. He spent the better part of 12 years, after his company fell victim to an employee based fraud. In and out of court rooms, Crown, attorneys and Civil lawyers o...