Hunting Nonfiction

THE YEAR IS 1921. A 14-year-old boy abandons the comforts of home for the wild, untamed bushlands of East Africa to become a hunter. This incredible true-life story follows his exploits in a harsh land where life's lessons must be learned quickly, or die young. Determined to succeed, he undertakes any odd job to put food on the table. His attempts at farming, gold mining and running a garage seemed doomed to failure as he is constantly called back to a life in the bush. Enjoy accounts of his amazing escapades, filled with more excitement and adventure than anyone could have in 10 lifetimes....

It is the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world's memory. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, and armed militants and explosive devices are terrorising the people. And now a new threat is emerging in the country: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah. Special Forces are sent in to stop him. The Hunt is the thrilling story of the secret mission to catch Dadullah, one of the most dangerous men alive.

From the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry, World War I soldiers coping with PTSD, and the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World, to the AIDS quilt, Hmong story clothes, and pink pussyhats, women and men have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances. Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity, protest, memory, power, and politics told through the stories of needlework.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes, daring outlaws, fearless lawmen, and untamed frontier spirit that defined an era. Introducing The Greatest Stories of The Old West Ever Told – a captivating journey into the heart of the Wild West's most legendary tales! This book is a treasure trove of the Old West's most thrilling narratives, expertly curated to bring you the very best of this iconic period in American history. You'll meet legendary figures like: George Custer, the proud and overconfident Colonel and Civil War hero who led his army into a slaughter at the ...

"Dive into the enthralling and unbridled wilderness with 'African Adventure Stories 2'. This gripping anthology is a passport into the heart of Africa's thrilling landscapes, where nature's raw power converges with human courage and resilience. Venture into the distant, rugged frontiers where civilization's hand lightly touches the pulsating heartbeat of the wild. Each story unravels a unique tapestry of life lived on the knife-edge, where danger resides behind each rustle of leaves and every whispered breath of the wind. Follow the footprints of the brave who dare to tread here, where man ...

On the night of June 13th, 1944, a 12-man SAS unit parachuted into occupied France. Their objective: hit German forces deep behind the lines, cutting the rail-tracks linking Central France to the northern coastline. In a country crawling with enemy troops, their mission was to prevent Hitler from rushing his Panzer divisions to the D-Day beaches and driving the Allied troops back into the sea. It was a Herculean task, but no risk was deemed too great to stop the Nazi assault.

Every year across the United States, there are individuals whose passions defy simple description. Some call them researchers, others investigators, but their relentless pursuit of the unknown ignites imaginations and leaves many bewildered. Could monsters truly exist? Are the creatures that lurk in our nightmares and darkest fears roaming the earth—perhaps even living closer than we dare to believe? In this thrilling journey, renowned cryptopunkologist Kenney W. Irish, author of American Cryptids: In Pursuit of the Elusive Creatures and International Cryptids and Legends, once again ...

In The Potomac Swamp, Thornton D. Barnes delivers a piercing, no-holds-barred exposé of the scandals, cover-ups, and institutional betrayals that have come to define the Trump-Biden era. This is not a partisan polemic—it is a forensic audit of a nation in crisis, shedding light on the dark forces eroding America's foundational principles. With meticulous detail and firsthand insight, Barnes pulls back the curtain on the self-serving political class that has co-opted power and silenced dissent. The book uncovers how an unchecked bureaucratic elite thrives in the shadows, immune to ...

From beginning to end, the Bible reveals the glory of Jesus. But for many Bible listeners, it doesn't seem that simple. We're often unsure how the Bible's many stories, characters, events relate together and connect to Jesus. Some are tempted to force the pieces of the Bible together, making superficial jumps to him. Others give up trying to understand the Bible altogether.

Dive into the chilling depths of the unknown with Stories From The Archives: Volume 1, a spine-tingling collection by Kody Richardson, the creative force behind the popular YouTube channel, Mystery Archives. With nearly 300,000 subscribers captivated by his eerie narratives, Kody now brings his most terrifying tales to the written page, each story more haunting than the last. This debut volume compiles the scariest and most unsettling episodes from his channel, where the line between fact and fiction blurs. From shadowy figures lurking in forgotten corners of the world to unsolved mysteries...

On September 5th, 1934, a young beachcomber made a gruesome discovery on the shores of Cleveland’s Lake Erie: the lower half of a female torso, neatly severed at the waist. The victim, dubbed “The Lady of the Lake,” was only the first of a butcher’s dozen. Over the next four years, twelve more bodies would be scattered across the city. The bodies were dismembered with surgical precision and drained of blood. Some were beheaded while still alive.

Return to the shadowy world of the unexplained with Stories From The Archives: Volume 2, the next chilling installment by Kody Richardson, the mastermind behind the popular YouTube channel, Mystery Archives. With a fan base of nearly 300,000 subscribers entranced by his haunting tales, Kody continues his exploration of the macabre, bringing fresh, spine-chilling stories to the page. In this second volume, the terror escalates as Kody delves deeper into the unknown, presenting even more unsettling and bizarre cases that teeter on the edge of reality. From ancient curses that refuse to die to...

His name is synonymous with high-stakes wilderness survival stories. Now, beloved author Gary Paulsen portrays a series of life-altering moments from his turbulent childhood as his own original survival story. If not for his summer escape from a shockingly neglectful Chicago upbringing to a North Woods homestead at age five, there never would have been a Hatchet. Without the encouragement of the librarian who handed him his first book at age 13, he may never have become a reader.

Shannon Olson continues to make his readers laugh and gasp with his new stories. This book will take you on some outdoor adventures but also introduces the law enforcement side of Shannon. You will hear some nasty talk from turkeys, a tale of electrical karma, a little graveyard fun and how ladybugs helped create the fly fishing dream of I’ve Got Bugs. Sit back and enjoy the ramblings of a man that has many dreams, one of which is to make his readers laugh and reminisce in their own childhood.

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from - there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "railroad", this audiobook chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, their exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom.

Paranormal Researcher Kitsie Duncan lived most of her life terrified of the existence of the paranormal. After losing her father she wanted to know more about life after death. This hunger for knowledge led her to the world of ghost hunting and paranormal research. Quickly she found herself obsessed with proving that the spirit world isn’t as scary as many think. For over twelve years, she and her crew at the Oddity Files have investigated some of the most infamous haunted locations in the world and come away with evidence that will prove to you, that not only are these locations haunted,...

Blending years of deep reporting with distinctive, powerful prose, Scott C. Johnson’s unique true crime narrative recounts the tale of the brilliantly cunning imposter who carved a path of financial and emotional destruction across the world. Gifted with a diabolical flair for impersonation, manipulation, and deception, the Con Queen used their skill with accents and deft psychological insight to sweep through the entertainment industry.

We can go on a treasure hunt in the Bible, to not only know more about our Lord Jesus Christ but also His instructions for us while we wait for Him. First and Second Thessalonians are written to a model church to give them further instruction and assure them of their pre-Tribulation rapture. First Timothy is Paul’s charge to Timothy to keep the doctrine the same as when Christ gave it to Paul, and how the local church is to operate. Second Timothy is Paul’s challenge to Timothy before his death. Titus is Paul’s instruction to Titus to continue the ministry in the midst of apostasy. ...

Lions live up to their nickname of “kings of the jungle”. These stealthy predators are built to hunt, with body strength, sharp teeth, and deadly claws. Listeners will learn about what makes lions such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun facts and an "Amazing but True" section will thrill listeners and give them a closer look at the lives of these intelligent creatures.

The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire. But the Allies had to sink it...or risk losing the war. William Shirer, famed World War II correspondent and author of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, captures every suspenseful moment of the perilous mission.