David Long Bücher

Bei einem Tropengewitter stürzt ein peruanisches Flugzeug über dem Dschungel aus 3000 Metern Höhe ab. Nur die siebzehnjährige Juliane überlebt. Mit ein paar Schrammen, ohne Brille, mit nur einer Sandale und einem Tütchen Fruchtbonbons schlägt sie sich durch den Urwald. Fast elf Tage ist sie unterwegs, bis sie auf Einheimische trifft ... Das Mädchen, das vom Himmel fiel; der Segler, der ein dramatisches Schiffsunglück überlebte; die Frau, die im eisigen Wasser unter einer Eisschicht eingeschlossen war und die doch vier Stunden später von Rettungssanitätern wiederbelebt werden konnte ... David Long erzählt in 23 bewegenden, abenteuerlichen – und wahren – Geschichten von Menschen, die Extremsituationen in der Wildnis überlebt haben – unterhaltsam, lehrreich und spannend.

The narrative focuses on the harrowing events of Apollo 13, initially intended as the third manned moon landing mission. An explosion aboard the spacecraft jeopardizes the crew's safety, leading to a dramatic struggle for survival against overwhelming odds. The story highlights the ingenuity and teamwork of NASA engineers and astronauts as they work tirelessly to devise solutions and bring the crew back home. Themes of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge are woven throughout this gripping account of a near-disastrous space mission.

Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Beagle, this fully-illustrated book tells the story of Charles Darwin, detailing the history of his life and how his ground-breaking discoveries and astonishing researched helped shape the world today.

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.

Featuring 19 different characters from Ancient Egyptian times, as well as an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian world, a key to decoding hieroglyphics and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.

Uncover the incredible true story of Howard Carter's world-changing discovery in this fun and informative retelling of the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Giant gemstones, pirate gold, ancient tombs, meteorites from outer space, and more! Discover 100 of the world's most extraordinary manmade and natural treasures, objects and places in this richly illustrated picture book.

Acclaimed London historian David Long reveals 100 of the capital's most extraordinary buildings

Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes. How far would you go to save a life?Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends.