The author describes himself as a reluctant traveller, but even when he stays safely at home he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. This title is about his quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us.
The gripping story of an extraordinary life spent inside major disasters - from Hillsborough and 9/11 to Grenfell and Covid - from the UK's leading expert on disaster recovery.
Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended in the worst single-season death toll in the peak's history. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day, eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions.One of the inspirations for the major motion picture Everest, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley.
The concluding volume of the Fingerprints of the Gods trilogy.
Dette er bogen om de største sejleropelevelser i de mindste sejlbåde. Med deres lave dybgang og nemme håndtering åbner de mindste "pocker cruisere" op for kystnære oplevelser, som større både ikke kan give. Det har aldrig været lettere eller billigere at anskaffe sig en lille sejlbåd og få mulighed for at opleve sejlerlivets glæder: Tage på madpakketure et par timer, fisketure, ligge for anker et smukt sted eller ferieture langs nære eller fjerne kyster, til små øer og beskyttede fjorde og bugter. "Pocket Cruising og Mikroeventyr" er håndbogen for dig, der gerne vil dyrke det enkle sejlerlivs glæder og komme langt for pengene med værdifulde råd til både kommende og allerede passionerede pocketskippere. Mikroeventyr til søs Hvorfor småt er godt At sejle på et lille budget Sådan vælger du en god båd Køb af en 30 eller 50 år gammel båd Vedligeholdelse og reparation Sikkert og komfortabelt undervejs Pocket cruisere fra 1960'erne og 70'erne Moderne pocket cruisere 88 illustrationer, heraf 7 i farve. 41 ældre konstruktioner og 13 nutidige Bogen guider dig om udrustning og brug af helt små sejlbåde til tursejlads. Få inspiration til dine egne mikroeventyr, der kan opleves lige udenfor havnen og ikke kræver, at man begiver sig ud på de syv have. Læs om mange af de populære bådtyper fra 1960'erne og 70'erne fortalt af ejerne selv: Hvorfor de valgte netop disse både, og hvordan de bruger dem i dag.
Color in each page as Melanie Martinez''s fictional character Cry Baby takes you on her journey into becoming more comfortable in her skin. Parental Advisory Explicit Content
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, the author began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. This title presents his portrait.
It is the story of how we came to make this, our greatest mistake - and how, if we act now, we can yet put it right. We have one final chance to create the perfect home for ourselves and restore the wonderful world we inherited.'All we need is the will to do so.'
301 of the best worst dad jokes, with original illustrations, dad joke facts, joke-telling pointers, and profiles of legendary dad jokers, all in a handsome, giftable package.
"Pattern Magic" is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes.
The first full biography of one of the most controversial champions of the Tour de France, Jan Ullrich.
The ultimate eco-conscious guide to household cleaning and home care
This book is an introduction to the delicate art of paper craft.
Build yourself a box and think outside of it. Your time starts now ... In the TV show and on my marriage certificate, my job description is `Taskmaster's Assistant'. That's what I do and it's an honour. I like Taskmaster a lot. And, of course, I love The Taskmaster. So it's almost exactly like being on the show.
This Village to Village Map Guide to the Camino del Norte is a lightweight minimalist guidebook to walking the Way of Saint James from Irun to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino del Norte.
Marie Kondo will help you declutter your life with her new major Netflix series Organise the World with Marie KondoSpark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home, from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers, wardrobes, cupboards and cabinets. The illustrations also show Ms Kondo s unique folding method, clearly showing how to fold anything from shirts, trousers and jackets to skirts, socks and bras. The secret to Marie Kondo s unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something sparks joy and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life. When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change. Marie Kondo s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, presents her unique tidying philosophy and introduces readers to the basics of her KonMari method. It has already transformed the homes and lives of millions of people around the world. Spark Joy is Marie Kondo s in-depth tidying masterclass, focusing on the detail of how to declutter and organise your home.
This design-forward guide teaches gardeners how to blend the best aspects of two important styles: the traditional cottage garden and the New Perennial movement.
Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy.The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have and give new life to second-hand garden furniture; discover savvy cheats to keep hard landscaping costs low; and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks.Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, tips for choosing the varieties that will thrive in your garden year after year, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.
In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite needlework patterns.
Nature-inspired art activities and creative prompts for every day of the year
Learn how to draw anything and everything - people, animals, food and everyday objects - in an adorable manner
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