On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay were the first ever to set foot on the highest point on earth: the summit of Everest. It was a magical moment, news of which flashed round the globe. Since then many men & women have striven to reach the top of this awesome mountain, which can be at once beautiful & mystical, unpredictable & highly dangerous, never straightforward & always incredibly tough. In this timely & remarkable book, published to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the original ascent, mountaineers from all round the world tell what motivated them to make their own summit bids. They highlight how it felt to reach the top of Everest & the impact it made on them, ranging from practical comments to personal spiritual reflections, to philosophical statements on the future of our planet, including thought-provoking contributions from climbers such as: Chris Bonington Alan Hinkes Eric Simonson Michael Groom Reinhold Messner Jamling Tenzing Norgay Bear Grylls Greg Mortimer Junko Tabei Peter Hillary Doug Scott Stepohen Venables Not only is this a fascinating & insightful collection to mark half a century of the highest adventure, it is also an inspiration to any one of us when we contemplate heroic achievements of our own
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On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay were the first ever to set foot on the highest point on earth: the summit of Everest. It was a magical moment. Since then many men & women have striven to reach the top of this awesome mountain, which can be at once beautiful & mystical, unpredictable & highly dangerous, never straightforward & always incredibly tough. In this timely & remarkable book, published to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the original ascent, mountaineers from all round the world tell what motivated them to make their own summit bids. They highlight how it felt to reach the top & the impact it made on them, ranging from practical comments to spiritual reflections, to philosophical statements on the future of our planet, including contributions from climbers such as: Chris Bonington, Alan Hinkes, Eric Simonson, Reinhold Messner, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Bear Grylls, Greg Mortimer, Junko Tabei, Peter Hillary, Doug Scott & Stephen Venables. Not only is this a fascinating & insightful collection to mark more than half a century of the highest adventure, it is also an inspiration to any one of us when we contemplate heroic achievements of our own
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One of Nepal’s most popular trekking routes, from Juri to the Base Camp of Mount Everest, presented on a double-sided map at 1:50, 000 from Nepa Maps. Now named after the two conquerors of Everest, the main trek is prominently marked on the map, along with the route from Namche Bazaar to Gokyo Lakes. Also highlighted are numerous other treks in the Khumbu region including routes to the Island Peak (Imja Tse), Thamserku BC, Kyashar, Dudh Kund, etc. The map is double-sided, covering on one side the main trail from Juri to Lukla & Namche, & on the reverse the Sagarmatha National Park. Contour lines are at 40m intervals & the map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at 2’30” intervals. The index lists places, peaks, base camps & lakes. On the inside cover are stage-by-stage distances & timings for the main trek & the Gokyo routes. Titles in this Nepa Maps series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring & graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers & mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams & lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers & lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes & numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest & tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed & include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English & heights are given in metres. To see other titles in this series please click in the series link. ...

A stunning collection of pictures & documents from the Royal Geographical Society archive to celebrate the 60th anniversary ...

This is the 2013 special anniversary edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest via the West Ridge which remains the least attempted & most deadly of recognised routes on Everest. In 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Everest via the South Col route. Roughly two weeks after Whittaker`s achievement, Tom Hornbein & Willi Unsoeld, fellow American mountaineers on the same expedition, became the first climbers ever to summit the world`s highest peak via the dangerous & forbidding West Ridge
- a route on which only a handful of climbers have since succeeded. This special 50th anniversary edition reintroduces the adventure in a larger format with full-colour photographs by members of the expedition, including leader Norman G. Dyhrenfurth & team doctor Jim Lester. In addition to a new foreword by Jon Krakauer, this volume also features a new preface by Hornbein along with a series of prefaces he wrote for earlier editions, including the original from 1965, & a map by Dee Molenaar. Updated bios of all the American Mount Everest Expedition team members, written by climber Broughton Coburn, are now accompanied by contemporary portraits from the expedition.
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Map No. 243, Everglades National Park, FL, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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1913: Dinners, Millet-Bass, & Napps
- three men bound not by friendship, but by an intense dependence founded on survival
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South Korea a democratic high-tech Asian Tiger & flamboyant host of the 2002 World Cup; North Korea a secretive dictatorship on Bush`s notorious axis of evil`, with a controversial nuclear program & a poverty-stricken population. These two Koreas seem worlds apart, separated along the 38th parallel by the last active cold war` frontier. But North & South Korea share a common history & culture of which both are deeply proud; the poignant scenes of reunited families when the borders were opened in 2000 show that, even though frustrated, the links between the two populations remain strong. Keith Pratt tells the story of this common heritage from the ancient states of Old Choson & Wiman Choson to the present relics of Cold War politics. He describes the physical & cultural landscape in which this history unfolds, dealing with religious identities & social aspects like food & drink, as well as more controversial issues such as punishment & torture, & the comfort women` of the Japanese occupation. In a series of short picture essays he introduces particular aspects of Korea`s past, including the world`s oldest observatory & the country`s famous turtle boats.” Everlasting Flower: A History of Korea” reveals a country which, although sandwiched between the more familiar worlds of China & Japan, has a distinct & rich cultural identity of its own. With the DPRK`s precarious relationship with the outside world brought to increasingly frequent crises in the aftermath of 9/11, the Korean peninsular looks certain to remain a geopolitical hotspot. The importance of understanding this part of the world has never been greater. ...

Writing for domestic servants in a conversational, accessible way, eighteenth-century housewife Hannah Glasse disapproved of French terminology & fussiness, instead favouring simple dishes that are still cooked today
- a preference that has earned her the reputation of 'the first Domestic Goddess'. With recipes for rice pudding, beef rump, barbecued pork, trifle & even the first recipe in Britain for ' Curry the Indian way', as well as tips for choosing your ingredients & cures for the bite of a mad dog, this is an elegant & economical collection of recipes & housekeeping tips to save any homemaker 'a great deal of trouble'.
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Advice, strong opinions, & personal revelations by the world`s greatest writers
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