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Dark Summit: The True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season
(more) »rank: 144910by: Nick Heil
: :'A dramatic story, ably and convincingly told . . . A chilling look at the precarious line between success and tragedy.'—Kirkus ReviewsOn May 15, 2006, a young British climber named David Sharp lay dying near the top of Mount Everest while forty other climbers walked past him on their way to the summit. A week later, Lincoln Hall, a seasoned Australian climber, was left for dead near the same spot. Hall’s death was reported around the world, but the next day he was found alive after spending the night on the upper mountain with no food and no shelter. If David Sharp’s ...
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World Cruising Routes
(more) »rank: 1516026by: Jimmy Cornell
: :World Cruising Routes is a comprehensive guide to nearly 500 sailing routes, and brings together all the necessary information for planning an extended cruise in any of the world's oceans. It covers all the important subjects; the best time of the year for each passage, prevailing winds and currents, weather, best routes through tricky waters, and approaches and ports of entry for various landfalls. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded and includes nearly 100 new routes. Also new are the many latitude--longitude coordinates of waypoints to be used for navigation.
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Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home
(more) »rank: 32734by: Nando Parrado, Vince Rause
: :In the first hours there was nothing, no fear or sadness, just a black and perfect silence.Nando Parrado was unconscious for three days before he woke to discover that the plane carrying his rugby team, as well as their family members and supporters, to an exhibition game in Chile had crashed somewhere deep in the Andes. He soon learned that many were dead or dying—among them his own mother and sister. Those who remained were stranded on a lifeless glacier at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, with no supplies and no means of summoning help. They struggled to endure freezing temperatures, ...
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Cold Calling Techniques that Really Work!
(more) »rank: 461661by: Stephan Schiffman
: :Stephan Schiffman's sales training guides have sold so many copies because they give sales people proven tools they can use to increase your sales. Cold Calling Techniques is the ultimate guide to creating new sales-one of the most critical skills you need. If you want to increase your sales, you must get good cold calling to get the face to face appointments you need. Cold Calling Techniques features field-tested techniques for reaching decision-makers, making appointments, and making your pitch-as well as invaluable advice on how to increase the number of calls you can make, improve your closing ratio, and beat your competition.
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How to Read a Nautical Chart : A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts
(more) »rank: 7190by: Nigel Calder
: :A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The best handbook on chart usage, from one of the most trusted names in boating In 2000, the U.S. government ceased publication of Chart No. 1, the invaluable little book that generations of mariners have consulted to make sense of the complex system of signs, symbols, and graphic elements used in nautical charts. Now Chart No. 1 is not just reborn but expanded and improved in How to Read a Nautical Chart. The demand for a book like this has never been greater. Arranged and edited by Nigel Calder, one of today's most respected boating authorsÂÂand containing four-color illustrations ...
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(more) »rank: 8058by: Macauley Lord, Dick Talleur, Dave Whitlock
: :The Lyons Press is proud to present The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, America's most trusted name in outdoor apparel, and written by unquestioned experts in the field, this book is divided into four essential parts--General Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying--and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; bass flies; where to find ...
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What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing
(more) »rank: 4799by: Frank P. Baron
: :Expert, field-tested advice for anglers at every level This comprehensive, entertaining, and foolproof guide covers everything novice and avid anglers need to know to catch freshwater fish--from bass and trout to salmon and walleye--and reveals the two basic ways to catch ALL fish. With numerous photographs and illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and a liberal dose of good humor, the author shares his 40 years of angling expertise, including how to: Read the waters and the weather Select the right baits and lures for particular fish and situations Know which gear is essential and which is merely desirable Get maximum results on a minimum ...
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Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)
(more) »rank: 13573by: Joe Friel
: :Conventional wisdom says that middle-aged cyclists should slow down and expect to achieve less as they grow older. But in Cycling Past 50, author Joe Friel shows cyclists that with proper training and the right attitude, the years after 50 can be their best ever. Written for cyclists of all types-road riders, mountain bikers, track racers-this book provides an in-depth look at the full range of considerations for cycling successfully into and through middle age. Joe Friel, a writer and contributing editor to several top cycling publications and a dedicated rider himself, will inspire cyclists toward better performance and more biking enjoyment ...
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The Sneaky Book for Boys: How to perfom sneaky magic tricks, escape a grasp, craft a c
(more) »rank: 6126by: Cy Tymony
: :'Thank you, Cy . . . for opening up the world of tinkering and creativity to a whole new generation . . . looking to get their hands dirty with new and exciting projects.' --NPR's Ira Flatow, host of Science FridayIt's The Dangerous Book for Boys meets Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook via The Boy Scouts of America Handbook--with lots of other cool sneaky boy stuff mixed in.Cy Tymony's Sneaky Book for Boys picks up where The Dangerous Book for Boys left off. While The Dangerous Book for Boys includes sections on Morse code and an explanation of latitude and longitude, the Sneaky ...
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Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds
(more) »rank: 9740by: Bernd Heinrich
: : Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a 'raven father,' as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis, we become their intimates too. Heinrich's passion for ravens has led him around the world in his ...
