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What if the greatest discovery in human history lay thousands of miles beneath your feet?When young Axel decodes a centuries-old runic manuscript, he inadvertently triggers a chain of events that will lead him from the quiet streets of Hamburg to the very heart of the planet. Under the command of his eccentric and relentless uncle, Professor Hardwigg, Axel is forced to abandon his life of comfort for the volcanic peaks of Iceland. Their goal: to find the hidden pas...

This timeless classic of Jules Verne, depicts the tale of Axel Liedenbrock and his impatient and irascible uncle The Professor as they attempt a journey to the very centre of the Earth. After the Professor finds a coded message by the obscure Icelandic Savant Arne Saknussemm detailing how to attain passage to the very centre of the globe, he cannot but immiediately begin a journey to Iceland to make his own attempt, dragging his nephew with him.Based on the Frederick Amadeus Malleso...

Plunge into the depths in one of the greatest adventure stories ever told: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. In Jules Verne’s timeless classic, the brilliant but tormented Captain Nemo commands the submarine the Nautilus — a scientific marvel in which he roams the seas in search vengeance. A one-hour radio adaptation, originally broadcast on Historyradio.org, brings Verne’s visionary tale to life with vivid sound and narration by Michael Henrik Wynn.A story of sunken shipwrecks, exotic...

Master Linux Shell Scripting and Transform Your DevOps WorkflowStop wasting hours on repetitive system administration tasks. Modern Linux Shell Scripting gives you the practical Bash automation skills that developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers use every day to manage servers, deploy applications, and streamline workflows.What You'll LearnThis hands-on guide takes you from complete beginner to confident scripter thr...

James Beard Awards Cookbook Hall of Fame: "This is the book that changed the way America cooks." —Barbara Kafka, New York Times–bestselling author of Roasting: A Simple ArtThe Silver Palate Cookbook is the beloved classic that brings a new passion for food and entertaining into American homes. Its 350 flawlessly seasoned, standout dishes make every occasion special, and its recipes, featuring vibrant, pure ingredients, are a pleasure to co...

Around the world in 80 days is an entertaining and light story about Phileas Fogg, a wealthy bachelor who makes a wager with a friend at his club regarding how long it would take for a person to circumnavigate the globe. Not wanting to lose his bet, he immediately embarks on a trip around the world with his valet Passepartout. Follow along on their extravagant adventure on a number of fascinating transportation modes that must be fully completed within 80 days or the bet is lost.

Four beloved, bestselling authors bring mistletoe magic and the spirit of the season to stories of hope, happiness, and holiday hearts.“Christmas Kisses” by Fern MichaelsStarting over in a new town with a new job, Meredith thinks buying Noah’s grandmother’s house will be a simple business deal. But neighborly Noah is determined to make Meredith feel at home—and as the holiday season works its magic, he’s suddenly hoping that she’ll find a p...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master Linux Shell Scripting and Transform Your DevOps WorkflowStop wasting hours on repetitive system administration tasks. This comprehensive audiobook delivers the practical Bash automation skills that developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers use every day to manage servers, deploy applications, and streamline workflows.What You'll LearnStarting from complete be...

Biomechanics is the application of mechanical principles to living organisms, and it is one of the most exciting and fastest growing research areas. In forensic science, it is biomechanics that explains trauma to the body at a crime scene or the fracture of fibers and textiles, and helps interpret blood spatter. Forensic Biomechanics is a comprehensive overview of the role of biomechanics in forensics. Well-illustrated with real-life case studies, and using a multidisciplinary app...

In 1922, when Joseph-Armand Bombardier was fifteen years old he built his first snow vehicle. He had always loved to tinker with motors and make things go, and he dreamed of building a vehicle that could go over snow. His first attempt, using a Model T Ford engine and a wooden propeller, worked well. To Joseph-Armand’s mind, anyhow. Not so much his father, who made him take the contraption apart. Over the years, Joseph-Armand dreamed of becoming a great mechanic and inventing machines. But...

A fastidious English gentleman makes a remarkable wager: He will travel around the world in eighty days or forfeit his life's savings. Thus begins Jules Verne's classic novel—one that remains unsurpassed in sheer storytelling entertainment and pure adventure.Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant, Jean Passepartout, embark on a fantastic journey into a world filled with danger and beauty—from the exotic shores of India, where the heroic travelers rescue the beautiful wife of a ra...

Robinsonade is a literary genre that takes its name from the 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The success of this novel spawned so many imitations that its name was used to define a genre, which is sometimes described simply as a "desert island story"or a "castaway narrative." This compilation, edited by Golden Deer Classics, comprises the following stories: Robinson Crusoe (1719) Swiss Family Robinson (1812) The Coral Island (1858) The Mysterious Island (1874) Godfrey Morgan (1...