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Great adventure books set in the jungle

If you love a good adventure set in the jungle, then you will love this collection of novels curated by the Lenosity review team set amongst the greenery and wild animals.

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Immortalized by the Disney adaptation, Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs launched the legend of an orphaned boy who is adopted by apes in the African jungle. Named Tarzan, the boy eventually has to prove himself on two fronts: the animal kingdom and the even more menacing world of humans.

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

One of the most famous and acclaimed English novels in history happens to be a grim adventure story. This 1899 novella by Joseph Conrad tells the doomed story of Charles Marlow, who wishes to leave behind the civilized world and sail up the Congo in Africa. But he does not encounter what he anticipated in his journey into the metaphorical — and very literal — heart of darkness in the middle of the jungle.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Brian Robeson is only 13 years old when his bush plane crashes in the forest. Now he must survive — with nothing but a hatchet. This book won the 1987 Newberry Award and has since gone on to spawn four sequels.

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Best Adventure Books Inspired by Women

With Mother’s Day being celebrated in many countries in May, what better way to celebrate than acknowledge the inspirational women out there that have had a personal as well as spiritual journey in their lives. Many of these books can be found on Lenosity, but here are a few of the best adventure books that have been inspired by women.

Mind of a Survivor: What the wild has taught me about survival and success by Megan Hine

Megan Hine is a true adventurer, having been out in the wild having to survive. This book talks about her journey and gives some good advice on how to become a survivor yourself. You don’t have to go into the wilderness, just take on board her techniques about a positive mind.

Taking on the World : A Sailor's Extraordinary Solo Race Around the Globe by Ellen MacArthur

Sailing solo around the world would leave most people in fear, but Ellen MacArthur managed to do just that. MacArthur took part in the Vendee Globe in 2001, and this book logs her journey and the experiences she endured along the way. A truly inspiring book for anyone looking to take on such adventures. This book can be found on sites like Lenosity.

Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Pharr Davis

Another amazing journey, this time on the Appalachian trail which winds its way from Georgia to Maine. Jennifer wanted time to think about what she wanted to do next, so she took on the 2175-mile thru-hike and found herself as well as what she wanted to do.

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The very best one-liners from the big screen

If you are looking for the best one-liners from film, then you have come to the right place! Here are the best lines curated by the Lenosity review team.

Apollo 13

“Houston, we have a problem.”

A League of Their Own

“There’s no crying in baseball!”

Titanic

“I’m the king of the world!”

A Few Good Men

“You can’t handle the truth!”

The Usual Suspects

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."

Best in Show“We could not talk or talk forever and still find things to not talk about.”

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

"The greatest teacher, failure is."

Spider-Man: Homecoming

"If you're nothing without the suit, then you shouldn't have it."

When Harry Met Sally

“I’ll have what she’s having.”

Airplane

“I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.”

Frankenstein (1931)

“It’s alive! It’s alive!”

The Jazz Singer (1927)

“You ain’t heard nothin yet.”

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Best Action Audiobooks of All-Time

Action and adventure books are a great way to escape the usual day-to-day life and enter new places and new experiences. There are some amazing audiobooks in the action genre that you can find on Lenosity, along with ebooks and music. Here are some of the best action audiobooks of all-time that you can find now.

The Rescue by Steven Konkoly

This book features the Ryan Decker character who is a former CIA agent. Now, Decker helps to free kidnapped victims, but this latest victim will not only cost him personal tragedy, but also lead to a conspiracy that seeks to ruin his life.

Men in Green Faces by Gene Wentz

Navy SEALS are feared the world over, and much of what they do is shrouded in secrecy. However, this book by Gene Wentz tries to show you what lays beneath this mystery and what perils the Navy SEALS have to tackle every day.

Breakthrough by Michael C. Grumley

If you like a bit of submarine action, then this book will be just what you need. Set around Antarctica, a nuclear submarine mysteriously aborts its mission and a small group of scientists seek to find out what lays underneath the ice.

The Unwanteds: Island of Fire by Lisa McMann

This is book three of the series set in the magical world of Artime. The whole series can be found on sites like Lenosity. Alex Stowe seeks to restore the world and rescue his friends that were captured. Meanwhile, his twin brother Aaron is preparing to do battle with the Unwanteds.

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The best movie quotes of all-time

If you love a little action and entertainment in your life, then you will love these action-packed quotes curated by the Lenosity review team.

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn (Gone with the Wind, 1939)

“Here’s looking at you, kid” (Casablanca, 1942)

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat” (Jaws, 1975)

“May the Force be with you” (Star Wars, 1977)

“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” (The Wizard of Oz, 1939)

“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse” (The Godfather, 1972)

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” (Casablanca, 1942)

“You talkin’ to me?” (Taxi Driver, 1976)

“There’s no place like home” (The Wizard of Oz, 1939)

“The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club” (Fight Club, 1999)

“I am your father” (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, 1980)

“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” (The Princess Bride, 1987)

“Why so serious?” (The Dark Knight, 2008)

“I’ll have what she’s having” (When Harry Met Sally, 1989)

“This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” (Casablanca, 1942)

“We’ll always have Paris” (Casablanca, 1942)

“Bond. James Bond” (Dr No, 1962)

“I see dead people” (The Sixth Sense, 1999)

“I’ll be back” (The Terminator, 1984)

“You can’t handle the truth!” (A Few Good Men, 1992)

“E.T phone home” (ET, 1982)

“Yippie-ki-yay, mother f**ker!” (Die Hard, 1988)

“To infinity and beyond!” (Toy Story, 1995)

“Houston, we have a problem” (Apollo 13, 1995)

“You had me at hello” (Jerry Maguire, 1996)

“There’s no crying in baseball!” (A League of Their Own, 1992)

“Here’s Johnny!” (The Shining, 1980)

”I am serious. And don't call me Shirley.” (Airplane, 1980)

“Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me, aren't you?” (The Graduate, 1967)

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Jump into the Action with These eBooks

A right action eBook will boost your adrenaline. These eBooks are guaranteed to leave you sitting on the edge of your seat. Here are some of the best action eBooks that Lenosity offers.

The Emerald Mile - Kevin Fedarko

Originally released on May 7, 2013, this eBook tells the story of the fastest boat ride ever. The setting of the story was in 1983 when the Colorado River was in flood. After the most significant El Niño to be ever on record and the Southwest fat mountains with snow, the late May temperature shot into the 80s. The snowpack melted almost all at once, causing water at Glen Canyon Dam to overflow. The water gets released downstream to a river where Kenton Grua and his two friends are swimming.

Death Toll Rising - Terry Keys

During an international summit in Texas, Japan’s prime minister is murdered. His assassination creates panic among the remaining leaders while the lethal killer runs around scot-free. Detective David Porter must expose the mastermind behind the evil plot of assassinating the prime minister before it accumulates into a global war.

Agent Zero -Jack Mars

In the middle of the night, Professor Kent Steele is kidnapped by three terrorists. They accuse him of being a very notorious CIA agent. He does not seem to remember the incident. He tries to unravel a growing conspiracy, but he must evade the deadly assassins and expose the truth behind his identity.

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Join the Action with These eBooks

Action eBooks are entertaining ting as they keep you glued to the screen. The events in these eBooks include fighting and wild chases. Here are some of the bone-crunching action eBooks that will give you a memorable experience.

Backlash - Brad Thor

Brad Thor takes us through the adventurous life of Scot. Everything he had ever done throughout his career has led him to his capture. Harvath becomes stranded when he is cut off from any home support. He finds himself behind enemy lines as the lone survivor of a fatal plane crash. Having no other option but to use his experience in battle, he must find a way to survive the fight. The only hope of surviving is by fighting through the gauntlet of bad guys.

The Russian - Ben Coes

The Russian takes the readers on a journey that's full of action. Rob Tacoma is the main character; he's formidable throughout the entire story. Sadly, a former Navy SEAL gets murdered by Russian Mafias. The United States president issues a direct order to strike and avenge their fallen soldier’s death.

Lethal Agent -Kyle Mills

Mitch Rapp has lived his entire life killing bad guys. He finally gets faced with a complicated situation that he cannot prevent from happening. The United States gets threatened by a bioterrorism attack by Mullah Sayid Halabi, the leader of ISIS.

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5 Best Selling Books of All Time

Some books become an immediate hit and capture the public imagination. These often become bestsellers, but few manage to reach the top of this list. Here are the 5 best selling books of all time.

1 - Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

Originally released in 1612, this tale of chivalry that never dies has sold over 500 million copies. It just goes to show that good books will be popular no matter how long they have been around.

2- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

The famous wordsmith is known for many classic works, but this story, published in 1859, has sold the most of all with 200 million copies. However, this was and perhaps still is a staple read of many schools, so maybe that has helped.

3- The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

One of the biggest books and movie series in the world, Lord of the Rings was published in 1954 and went on to sell 150 million copies. Many more copies were sold when news of the big blockbuster movies was announced.

4 - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Released in 1943 and selling more than 150 million copies, The Little Prince laments about the perils of growing old. Since it was released, it has been translated into more than 300 languages.

5 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Published in 1937, The Hobbit precedes The Lord of the Rings and follows Bilbo Baggins on his adventures. It eventually sold as many copies as The Lord of the Rings, just over 150 million.

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007 Interesting Facts About The Man Who Brought Bond to Life

James Bond was the original action hero, immortalized in the pages of the novels by British author Ian Fleming. However, Bond became an iconic screen figure too, thanks in no small part to the charismatic Scottish actor Sean Connery, who was the first to utter the legendary line ‘Bond, James Bond’ on screen.

  Connery died recently aged 90 and as well as being the quintessential action entertainment hero James Bond, had a long and career. Here are interesting facts about the man how brought Bond to life

  1. His full name is Thomas Sean Connery and went by the name Tommy in his youth and was even referred to as Big Tam in his native Edinburgh. He later decided to go by his middle name of Sean instead.

  2. Connery was always a tall and imposing figure. At age 18, he was six foot two inches tall.

  3. He came from a working-class background and his first job was as a milkman at the age of 16. His father was a factory worker and his mother a cleaner, so he knows the value of hard work from an early age.

    4. He joined the British Navy and trained as a gunner for the anti-aircraft crew, however, he had to be later discharged from the Navy on medical grounds.

  5. Connery was an accomplished soccer player and he was offered the chance to play for Manchester United by their legendary manager and fellow Scot Matt Busby. Connery, however, turned it down knowing that the career of a professional athlete was a short one.

  6. He nearly missed out on the role of Bond to legendary English actor Cary Grant. However, Grant could only commit to one movie while the producers had a series of films in mind.

  7. The Bond producers held open auditions, but couldn’t find a suitable candidate before inviting Connery to try out for the role and the rest is history.

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Surprising Facts About Your Favorite Superheroes

It’s not a bird, and it’s not a plane, but here are some pretty cool facts about your favourite fictional crime fighters.

The curious case of kryptonite

We all know that kryptonite is Superman’s weakness, and what’s even more interesting is the way in which the evil stuff was first introduced. While it appeared in the Superman comics as early as 1949, kryptonite first became a thing when the voice actor who played the superhero in the radio show The Adventures of Superman needed a vacation. It was in this show in 1943 that kryptonite was debuted as a deadly mineral.

Name that superhero

Batman’s real name is Bruce Wayne and it has historical roots. He was named after the Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and Mad Anthony Wayne, a hero of the American Revolution.

Fly Guy?

It wasn’t a real-life spider that inspired Stan Lee to create Spider-Man, but rather a winged insect that he noticed crawling along a wall at Marvel HQ. When Lee spied the bug, he considered that his next superhero should be one that can stick to vertical surfaces.

The many roles of Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman’s alter ego, Diana Prince, has held a slew of different jobs over the years, and not all were super glamorous. She worked as a romance novel writer, fast food employee, singer, spy, and, most famously, as the secretary of the Justice League.

Captain America’s name change

The shield-wielding superhero was originally created in 1940 as a response to World War II and was was first named Super American. The name didn’t last long because the creators felt there were too many superheroes using “super” in their ID.

Iron Man’s impressive suit

When Tony Stark designed the Iron Man suit, he pretty much thought of everything a superhero could possibly need to fight the bad guys. In later years, Stark made improvements on the suit with Hulkbuster armor so that he could lift 175 tons in an effort to combat the Incredible Hulk.

Thor’s out-of-this-world accomplishment

Thor is massive, standing at 6’6 and weighing 640 lbs. Not only does he hold tremendous strength, but he is the one superhero that was actually able to accomplish the unthinkable - putting a dent in Captain America’s practically-impossible-to-destroy shield using Mjolnir.

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Tony Robbins quotes to help you achieve success

Tony Robbins inspires people all over the world every single day, so here are a series of his quotes to help you reprogram yourself for maximum power, effectiveness and success.

“The power of positive thinking is the ability to generate a feeling of certainty in yourself when nothing in the environment supports you.”

“Knowing you have failed to live up to your own standards is the ultimate pain, knowing that you have fulfilled your highest vision is the ultimate pleasure.”

“There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.”

“What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true capability. It is more likely a function of our beliefs about who we are.”

“Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they’re trying to find someone who’s going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.”

“What makes a relationship work is things in common, what makes it passionate is that things are very different.”

“If that person feels that you respect them, you honor them, you accept them, you will own them as long as you remain open.”

“The number one rule is: my lover comes first. If you’re in love, you put their feelings and needs before your own.”

“Don’t find fault, find a remedy.”

“All management is the management of promises.”

“We are all different in the way we perceive the world. We must use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”

“Let fear be a counselor and not a jailer.”

“Leaders spend 5% of their time on the problem and 95% of their time on the solution. Get over it and crush it!”

“Changing an organization, a company, a country—or a world—begins with the simple step of changing yourself.”

“One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.”

“There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.”

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”

“Three decisions that we all control each moment of our lives: what to focus on, what things mean, and what to do in spite of the challenges that may appear.”

“Energy is life.”

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Quotes That Celebrate Teamwork, Hard Work, and Collaboration

Incredible things happen when teamwork happens. When everyone on the team is equally invested in the overall purpose and goal, you’ll find yourself working faster, finding mistakes more easily, and innovating better.

1. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

2. "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." – Henry Ford

3. "Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up." – Oliver Wendell Holmes

4. "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." – Isaac Newton

5. "No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it." – H.E. Luccock

6. "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." – Andrew Carnegie

7. "It is the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed." – Charles Darwin

8. "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." – Henry Ford

9. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael Jordan

10. "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." – Phil Jackson

11. "The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison." – James Cash Penney

12. "Politeness is the poison of collaboration." – Edwin Land

13. "Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." – Amy Poehler

14. "Effectively, change is almost impossible without industry-wide collaboration, cooperation, and consensus." – Simon Mainwaring

15. "Teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability." – Patrick Lencioni

16. "You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins." – Jim Stovall

17. "The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime." – Babe Ruth

18. "There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others." – George Shinn

19. "It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." –Napolean Hill

20. "The whole is other than the sum of the parts." – Kurt Koffka

21. "A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself and his contribution to praise the skills of others." – Norman Shidle

22. "The ratio of We’s to I’s is the best indicator of the development of a team." – Lewis B. Ergen

23. "Individual commitment to a group effort -- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." – Vince Lombardi

24. "One piece of log creates a small fire, adequate to warm you up, add just a few more pieces to blast an immense bonfire, large enough to warm up your entire circle of friends; needless to say that individuality counts but teamwork dynamites." – Jin Kwon

25. "No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team." – Reid Hoffman

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Action Plan Quotes to Make You Stop Thinking and Start Doing

We all procrastinate sometimes, but here are some words to inspire you to take action on all the things you have been putting off.

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. When life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming.”

– Unknown

“We all have time to spend or waste, and it is our decision what to do with it. But once passed, it is gone forever”

– Bruce Lee

“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”

– George Washington Carver

“Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.”

– Winston Churchill

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”

– Jordan Belfort

“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.”

– Bruce Lee

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”

– Michael Jordan

“If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to meet it.”

– Jonathan Winters

“Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.”

– Unknown

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Most Inspiring Quotes

Dr. Jane Goodall uses her voice and words to ignite a specific goal or plan of action, which is what we all need to lead us into a positive 2020.

“There is still so much in the world worth fighting for. So much that is beautiful, so many wonderful people working to reverse the harm, to help alleviate the suffering. And so many young people dedicated to making this a better world. All conspiring to inspire us and to give us hope that it is not too late to turn things around, if we all do our part.”

— Dr. Jane Goodall’s New Year Message For 2018

“Together we can ensure that captive chimpanzees have a better life. Together we can save wild chimpanzees in their forest homes.”

— Dr. Jane Goodall’s Thoughts For First World Chimpanzee Day

“Animals help me survive my days of travel. As I go place to place around the world, I take note and remember well those animals I’ve gotten to meet along the way.”

— Jane’s Animal Friends

“We can have a world of peace. We can move toward a world where we live in harmony with nature. Where we live in harmony with each other. No matter what nation we come from. No matter what our religion. No matter what our culture. This is where we’re moving towards.”

— Dr. Jane Goodall’s Message for #PeaceDay 2018

Dr. Jane Goodall with chimpanzee Lavielle at Tchimpounga Sanctuary in Pointe Noire, Congo.

“I’ve lived in this world for more than 84 years and I did indeed live in a different era and live through different eras to the one which you are going to enter today… I’ve had an extraordinary journey through my 84 years. It’s something I could never have imagined when I was young and during the journey many people have supported me. We can’t do it alone. It’s really important to build our friendships.”

— Dr. Jane Goodall’s Honorary Degree Recipient Speech At Simon Fraser University

“Surely, we do not want to live in a world without the great apes, our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom? A world where we can no longer marvel at the magnificent flight of bald eagles or hear the howl of wolves under the moon? A world not enhanced by the sight of a grizzly bear and her cubs hunting for berries in the wilderness? What would our grandchildren think if these magical images were only to be found in books?”

— Dr. Jane Goodall’s Statement In Defense Of The Endangered Species Act

“I’ve spent my life speaking out on behalf of animals. And there is one issue that stands out uniquely as one of the worst threats to their survival. The illegal wildlife trade… Without doing something today, we could face a world in which thousands and thousands of species go silent. Never to return. But there is something we can do today, and it will take all of us working together to make it possible.”

— Jane Goodall Introduces #4EverWild

“The advice I give to young people today is exactly what my mother gave to me when I was 10 and I said I’m going to grow up go to Africa, live with wild animals and write books about them. Everybody laughed. How could I do that? We didn’t have any money. World War II was raging. I was just a girl. But my mother always said, ‘If you really want something, you’re going to have to work hard, you’ll have to take advantage of every opportunity but don’t give up.’ I’ve taken that message to young people…all around the world.”

— Dr. Jane Goodall’s Advice

“We also had a session on conditions in some captive situations, secretly filmed footage of the pre-training of circus entertainment chimps. Little infants being beaten and medical research labs. Our closest relatives in 5ft by 5ft cages and I went to that conference as a scientist, I built up a research station, my life was better than anything I could have dreamed of. I had time to be in the rainforest and with the chimps, who by then I knew so, so well. They were almost like, it wasn’t family, I can’t describe it, but very close and I left as an activist. I didn’t make a conscious decision, I just knew I had to do something.”

— The Big Table With Philip Lymbery

“I’m 300 days a year on the road. I’m talking about what we’re doing to our planet, how we’re destroying the forests, we’re polluting the ocean and the air and the rivers, we are spraying poisonous chemicals on our food, with our pesticides and herbicides. I have to work with young people today so that we try and raise new generations to look after this poor old planet better than we have, before it’s too late.”

— Dr. Goodall Reflects on JANE Documentary

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Famous Fictional Captains

Here’s a quick look at two adventurous ship Captain straight from the pages of fiction.

Captain Ahab. Brought to life by Herman Miller in his 1851 classic Moby Dick, Ahab captained the whaling ship Pequod as it sailed on a voyage for revenge in search of the elusive white whale. In a previous journey, Ahab lost his leg to Moby Dick and wore a prosthetic made of whale bone. Blinded by his hatred and thirst for vengeance, Ahab’s reckless abandonment of any and all caution seal his rather unfortunate fate. The character has been immortalized in popular culture and has even served as inspiration for other notable characters, such as J. M. Barrie’s Captain Hook.

Captain Nemo. A creation of Jules Verne, Captain Nemo (also known as Prince Dakkar) made his first appearance in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) and then again in The Mysterious Island (1874). Verne used the character a third time in his 1882 play Journey Through the Impossible, although it was merely a brief cameo. Since his initial publications, Captain Nemo has appeared in multiple adaptations of Verne’s novels, but he’s also been borrowed by other authors in their own works, like Alan Moore's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Philip José Farmer's The Other Log of Phileas Fogg. The mysterious captain of The Nautilus, a submarine that roams the depths of the sea, Nemo is a scientific genius fuelled by vengeance and hatred of imperialism.

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When It Comes to Action, You Can Count on The Boys

While Amazon Prime Video is still a relative newcomer in the world of on-demand viewing, with each passing day it’s becoming more and more evident that they’re here to stay. In a bid to capture more of the market share, they’ve been aggressively acquiring new titles and adding them to their lineup on a daily basis. But it may just be their Amazon Prime Originals that truly make them a heavy hitter, and knowing that action fans are an important demographic that’s not to be overlooked, they’ve certainly delivered something worth watching with one of their latest offerings: The Boys.

Now before you go thinking that The Boys is just another show in the already excessively long line of superhero offerings, think again. In this series, heroes are the last people you’d want saving the day. Starring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, and Antony Star among many others, the boys offers us and up close and personal look at the seedy side of superheroes. In a world where superheroes spend more time marketing than saving lives, they show their true colors and often abuse their powers more often than they use them for good. Celebrated like celebrities, more powerful than politicians, and often revered of feared like gods, these “heroes” prove to be the true foces the world needs protecting from. At Least according to “The Boys,” a vigilante group set on exposing the “heroes” and the corporation behind them for who they really are. It’s a compelling watch with all the action you’d expect and then some!

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What’s Coming Up in The DC Universe

Can’t get your fill of the DC Extended Universe? You’re in luck, the next couple of years are set to be big ones for the comic book company as they compete with Marvel for their share of superhero screen dominance.

Joker – Juaquin Phoenix stars as Batman’s deadliest foe in a movie that promises to be a bit of a departure from comic book lore. Directed by Todd Phillips from a screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Silver, The Joker promises to frighten and thrill when it releases in October 2019.

Wonder Woman 1984 – Scheduled for a June 2020 release, Wonder Woman 1984 will once again see Gal Gadot reprise her iconic role as the Amazon Princess, this time set to square off against the Cheetah. The film will be directed by Patty Jenkins, who wrote it with Geoff Johns and David Callaham from a story written by Johns and Jenkins.

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) - Directed by Cathy Yan from a screenplay by Christina Hodson, Birds of Prey will see Margot Robbie reprise her role as Harley Quinn, as she teams up with Black Canary, the Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save Cassandra Cain from Gotham City crime lord Black Mask. Set for release in February 2020, fans are already eagerly anticipating its arrival.

Aquaman 2 – Although it’s only scheduled for release in December 2022, it’s no surprise that Jason Momoa’s popular portrayal of Aquaman earned the franchise a sequel. Few details have been announced for the project, but David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick will be back to write the script and it will be produced by Aquaman director James Wan and Peter Safran.

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