Títulos em Aventureiros, Exploradores e Sobreviventes

The name of Maurice Herzog, the first man to reach the summit of Annapurna, is widely recognized, but how many know Ang Tharkay, the Sherpa who carried the seriously frostbitten Herzog on his back for miles? Although rarely mentioned in published accounts of early expeditions, local climbers have long been significant members of first ascents on the world's tallest and most challenging peaks. In Alpine Rising, award-winning writer Bernadette McDonald sets the record straight by shining a light on these too often forgotten heroes.

Up from the Ashes, Finding Hope and Purpose: How to Rise Up and Embrace Your Resilience shares the story of author Dr. Tiffany Modica's journey through trauma, discovering her own resilience, finding hope and purpose through her faith in God, music, and overcoming diverse challenges such as human trafficking, foster care, abuse and neglect, and more.

Als im April 1912 die Titanic ihre Jungfernfahrt nach New York bestritt, reiste mit ihr auch ein Prediger, der unterwegs zur berühmten Moody Church in Chicago war: John Harper (1872-1912). Doch dann geschah die Katastrophe. Harper half bis zuletzt, die Passagiere nicht allein vor dem leiblichen Tod zu retten, sondern zeigte ihnen die Rettung für ihre Seele. Dieses Hörbuch ist eine gekürzte Fassung des gleichnamigen Buches und schildert im ersten Teil das dramatische Geschehen auf dem Ozeanriesen.

Mary Merrill is not an ordinary woman. Don’t be surprised if she is sweeping at your front porch one morning. She is a great entertainer who values bonds and “En”. That’s who Mary J. Merrill is. My family and I are honored to be in a small part of her extraordinary life.

Cuando fue secuestrado, a plena luz del día, en mitad de una de las ciudades más pobladas de México, la vida del empresario Alberto de la Fuente cambió para siempre. Esta es la crónica de nueve meses de infame cautiverio dentro de una diminuta celda prefabricada. Los 290 días para elegir, una y otra vez y a pesar de todo, continuar viviendo para volver a abrazar a su familia.

The stories in this book are first-hand experiences of Neville Bransby's growth as a yachtsman and yacht owner, starting with his re-building of an old L36 cruising yacht which he entered in his first Vasco Da Gama yacht race in 2015, followed by a Shearwater 30, Farr 38 and finally a Farr 40, eight years and seven Vasco's later, to win line honours and the coveted Vasco Da Gama trophy in May 2023.

In 1892, Gertrude Bell visited Persia (now Iran) shortly after the appointment of her uncle, Sir Frank Lascelles, as British minister in Tehran. Three years later came Persian Pictures, Gertrude Bell’s first written work, which presents a series of vivid sketches of Persian culture and society at the time. Bell explores various cities and landscapes, and encounters local characters along the way, providing a unique perspective on Persian life and customs.

Whilst learning to fly, Amanda Harrison discovered a beautiful vintage Tiger Moth. After researching the amazing pioneers who flew this fragile aircraft, a spark was ignited, and Amanda dreamed of emulating their adventures. On May 11, 2019, she made that dream a reality, taking off from Biggin Hill with the aim of flying to Darwin, Australia in twenty days-just as her idol Amy Johnson had done in 1930.

Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuß ein Durchschnittsmensch. Eine flachland Städterin. Natur nur in angepflanzter Form gewohnt, die Berge nur ein Name am Rande der Stadt. Und doch wollte ich unbedingt über die Alpen laufen. Von Hamburg nach Meran - es war ein weiter Weg. Zusammen mit sieben Freunden plante ich fast ein Jahr lang die Reise, zu sechst kamen wir an. Dieses Buch berichtet über meine Vorbereitung, die Planung, Umsetzung, Ankunft und ein Fazit von jedem von uns.

"Simply A Journey" is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the remarkable odyssey of a young girl from Africa to America. With unyielding courage and relentless determination, she embarked on a voyage of a thousand miles, one step at a time, forging a path towards her dreams. At the tender age of eleven, she made a resolute decision to escape her circumstances and journey to a distant land, even though the path ahead was uncertain. The book emphasizes the power of intention, urging listeners to consciously declare their aspirations as the initial step towards manifestation.

After suffering horrific, nearly-fatal injuries while covering the war in Ukraine in 2022, Benjamin Hall was told he’d need to spend two years in a hospital learning how to walk again. Instead, he made it home to his family in just six months. Sustained by his positive attitude and relentless will to keep moving forward, Hall impressed and inspired all those who followed his story and progress, with many wondering how they could bottle his seemingly superhuman resolve.

He graduated from medical school. He completed a medical residency. He earned his board-certification in psychiatry. And get this, Ryan never wanted to be a doctor. This book is Ryan's journey back to wholeness from an unfulfilling life as a physician. Prepare yourself, he writes with rigorous honesty. He shares what it took, which was nothing short of everything he had.

Der Mann, der durch den Eisring fuhr! Die unglaubliche Geschichte von William Morris erstmals auf Deutsch! Die offizielle Geschichte seiner Reise tauchte zum ersten Mal als Manuskript im 19. Jahrhundert auf. Das Originalmanuskript galt jahrzehntelang als verschollen. Später tauchte es in Argentinien in Privatbesitz wieder auf. Erzählungen nach existieren nur eine Handvoll Abschriften. Heute besitzt der Autor Max Ehrenberg eine Abschrift des Originals. In offiziellen Quellen wie Wikipedia gibt es keine Berichte über William Morris.

In Tien jaar vrijheid vertelt Natacha Kampusch over het leven na haar bevrijding, blikt terug op haar ontvoering en laat zien dat hoop nooit opgegeven mag worden. In 2006 eindigde een van de heftigste ontvoeringen uit de hedendaagse geschiedenis: Natascha Kampusch ontsnapte uit de kelder waar ze al meer dan acht jaar werd vastgehouden. Deze zomer is het tien jaar geleden dat de toen achttienjarige Natascha zichzelf bevrijdde.

Why listen to this book? It’s not to learn about a unique life. Not to know what it is like to be an immigrant in Canada. Not what it is like to live with a heart disease and survive. Not to learn about the consequences of traumatic brain injury. Not to learn what life behind the Iron Curtain was like, or democracy should be. Not to learn survival skills or perseverance, or what to do when you find yourself helpless in the world you live in. Not how to believe in yourself and why, or how to succeed in difficult circumstances.

From the ruins of Persepolis to lawless outposts of the crumbling Ottoman Empire, The Mesopotamian Riddle whisks you on a wild adventure through the golden age of archaeology in an epic quest to understand our past.

A personal story promising laughs, surprises, tears, and joy, and guaranteed to warm your heart! When a grandmother embarked on a two-week travel adventure to Italy with her eighteen-year-old twin granddaughters, Margie Miklas’s long-awaited dream became a reality. Excited to share her beloved Italia, she hoped to create a special experience they’d treasure for the rest of their lives.

Live life forwards but understand it by looking backwards. In the book, the author’s 21st-century daily experiences are mirrored in his village days. From the comfort of a ZOOM class, jog around the estate and make rare encounters. Walk with him through libraries, hit golf balls, visit the beach and learn a thing or two about hyenas, lions and leopards.

A courageous woman with insatiable curiosity, Elliott shares her compelling story with disarming honesty. Right from the beginning, she draws the listener into her narrative as she threads her way through the turbulent early years of her life, overcoming many daunting challenges along the way. Her guiding star is her search for meaning and purpose, which leads her to some spellbinding adventures, including perilous climbs of daunting peaks, one of which was subsequently named after her.

Teenage Sammy has been in care from the age of nine. His mother has tragically spent much of his young life in and out of prison. Sammy has never found a safe haven and has been passed from pillar to post. When he arrives with Casey Watson, he is a closed book, but he slowly begins to open up. Casey realises that he has nobody in his life who he counts as family apart from a neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. Sammy dotes on Kenny, even running away to be with him but having come across similar relationships before, alarm bells star to ring for Casey.