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The mountains, my life full of work and longing

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The son of a family of mountain farmers in the Lechtal Alps experiences the hard and modest life of the old days on his parents' farm, where he is required to work very early on in his childhood. The development of the village with electricity and an access road ushered in a rapid development that changed many things. Josef Friedl tells of profound feelings, of the threat posed by the forces of ... Read more

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The son of a family of mountain farmers in the Lechtal Alps experiences the hard and modest life of the old days on his parents' farm, where he is required to work very early on in his childhood. The development of the village with electricity and an access road ushered in a rapid development that changed many things. Josef Friedl tells of profound feelings, of the threat posed by the forces of
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The Climb Up to Hell

by Jack Olsen ...

A Harrowing True Story of Survival on the Eiger's Deadly North FaceThe Germans call it the Mordwand. The Murder Wall. The north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps is a vertical mile of unstable limestone, perpetual avalanches, and weather that can turn lethal without warning. Eighteen climbers had already died attempting it. In August 1957, four more went up.They started as two separate teams. ... Read more

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A Harrowing True Story of Survival on the Eiger's Deadly North FaceThe Germans call it the Mordwand. The Murder Wall. The north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps is a vertical mile of unstable limestone, perpetual avalanches, and weather that can turn lethal without warning. Eighteen climbers had already died attempting it. In August 1957, four more went up.They started as two separate teams.
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TOR FEVER

Following my heart's path

by Mikael Melto ...

Series Book 1 - TOR series
Have you ever wondered what can happen if you follow your heart’s path rather than rely fully on reason and logic?Have you ever experienced a whole new world because you met someone by chance?Have you ever become passionately crazy about something?Have you ever dared dream of the impossible and then pursued it?TOR FEVER is a true story, set in the extreme endurance niche of ultramarathon running, ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered what can happen if you follow your heart’s path rather than rely fully on reason and logic?Have you ever experienced a whole new world because you met someone by chance?Have you ever become passionately crazy about something?Have you ever dared dream of the impossible and then pursued it?TOR FEVER is a true story, set in the extreme endurance niche of ultramarathon running,
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The Eiger Obsession

Facing the Mountain that Killed My Father

by John Harlin III ...

A historic memoir by the noted Alpine climber and journalist who undertakes an epic climb of The Eiger in Switzerland—the very same mountain that not only made his father “Eiger John” famous, but killed him in 1966.In the 1960s an American named John Harlin II changed the face of Alpine climbing. Gutsy and gorgeous—he was known as “the blond god”—Harlin successfully summitted some of the most ... Read more

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A historic memoir by the noted Alpine climber and journalist who undertakes an epic climb of The Eiger in Switzerland—the very same mountain that not only made his father “Eiger John” famous, but killed him in 1966.In the 1960s an American named John Harlin II changed the face of Alpine climbing. Gutsy and gorgeous—he was known as “the blond god”—Harlin successfully summitted some of the most
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Night Naked

A Climber's Autobiography

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• Loretan is often credited with bringing fast-and-light style to the highest mountains• New foreword by bestselling writer David RobertsOn October 5, 1995, Erhard Loretan became the third person to climb all fourteen 8000-meter peaks, and the second to climb them without supplemental oxygen. He also became one of only a handful of individuals to climb Everest via the Hornbein Couloir; he and Jean ... Read more

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• Loretan is often credited with bringing fast-and-light style to the highest mountains• New foreword by bestselling writer David RobertsOn October 5, 1995, Erhard Loretan became the third person to climb all fourteen 8000-meter peaks, and the second to climb them without supplemental oxygen. He also became one of only a handful of individuals to climb Everest via the Hornbein Couloir; he and Jean
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My Life

Eiger North Face, Grandes Jorasses and other Adventures

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In 1938 Anderl Heckmair made the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, a monumental climb that cemented his place in history. In My Life he tells the story of how he turned from a fragile child wrapped, 'quite literally, in cotton bindings,' into one of the most important mountaineers in the world. Leaving school in 1920, Heckmair dedicated himself to climbing, becoming a full-time ... Read more

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In 1938 Anderl Heckmair made the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, a monumental climb that cemented his place in history. In My Life he tells the story of how he turned from a fragile child wrapped, 'quite literally, in cotton bindings,' into one of the most important mountaineers in the world. Leaving school in 1920, Heckmair dedicated himself to climbing, becoming a full-time
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Toronto

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This is the official Holiday FM Guide to Toronto. This handy bitesize guide gives you everything you might want for the ideal trip to the big city. Background information about the history of the City will hopefully give you a better understanding of its origins and make your visit more enjoyable. Get local information about the must see sightseeing places to visit to help make your trip ... Read more

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This is the official Holiday FM Guide to Toronto. This handy bitesize guide gives you everything you might want for the ideal trip to the big city. Background information about the history of the City will hopefully give you a better understanding of its origins and make your visit more enjoyable. Get local information about the must see sightseeing places to visit to help make your trip
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Cologne Sights

a Travel Guide to the Top Attractions in Cologne, Germany

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This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of ... Read more

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This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of
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Summits and Secrets

The Kurt Diemberger autobiography

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'A book grows rather like a snow crystal. One doesn't write it from start to finish but, in greater or less degree, all at the same time … that is why my book is not in chronological order; for everything is of the present, held in the moment when thought captures it.'Kurt Diemberger's Summits and Secrets is a mountaineering autobiography like no other. Writing anecdotally, Diemberger provides an ... Read more

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'A book grows rather like a snow crystal. One doesn't write it from start to finish but, in greater or less degree, all at the same time … that is why my book is not in chronological order; for everything is of the present, held in the moment when thought captures it.'Kurt Diemberger's Summits and Secrets is a mountaineering autobiography like no other. Writing anecdotally, Diemberger provides an
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The Westweg

Through Germany's Black Forest

by Kat Morgenstern ...

Discover the timeless landscapes of Germany’s Black Forest on the Westweg (Westway), a classic long-distance trail weaving through dense pine forests, high moorland, peaceful valleys and panoramic ridgelines.From the spa town of Pforzheim on the forest’s northern fringe to the cultural crossroads of Basel in Switzerland, the route passes iconic highlights including the source of the Danube, ... Read more

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Discover the timeless landscapes of Germany’s Black Forest on the Westweg (Westway), a classic long-distance trail weaving through dense pine forests, high moorland, peaceful valleys and panoramic ridgelines.From the spa town of Pforzheim on the forest’s northern fringe to the cultural crossroads of Basel in Switzerland, the route passes iconic highlights including the source of the Danube,
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Look Up, Juneau! A Walking Tour of Juneau, Alaska

by Doug Gelbert ...

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides ... Read more

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There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides
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Bold Ventures

Thirteen Tales of Architectural Tragedy

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Translated by David McKay ...

A prize-winning Belgian poet explores the nature of creative endeavor—the godlike ambition, the crushing defeat of failure—through the stories of thirteen tragic architects.In thirteen fascinating chapters, Charlotte Van den Broeck goes in search of buildings that were fatal to their architects—architects who either killed themselves or are rumored to have done so. They range across time and space ... Read more

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A prize-winning Belgian poet explores the nature of creative endeavor—the godlike ambition, the crushing defeat of failure—through the stories of thirteen tragic architects.In thirteen fascinating chapters, Charlotte Van den Broeck goes in search of buildings that were fatal to their architects—architects who either killed themselves or are rumored to have done so. They range across time and space
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