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On Top Of The World
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Author : Luree Miller
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 1984-10-31
On Top Of The World written by Luree Miller and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-10-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
* An astonishing tale of perseverance * Wonderful insight into 19th century Tibet * A moving tale of adventure and discovery In the late 1800's, when women were bound by both cumbersome clothing and strict Victorian morals, a small band of astonishing women explorers burst forth to claim the adventurous life. What drew the five profiled in this book -- three British, one American, one French -- was Tibet, then the ultimate in exploration. Nina Mazuchelli organized a small expedition, urging the party on when they were lost on a glacier. Annie Taylor, a reckless, romantic missionary in China, knew her life was in danger the moment she crossed into Tibet. Esabella Bird Bishop, sickly while at home, was always robust on her adventures; she was nearly 60 when she went to Tibet. Fanny Bullock Workman plowed her way up Himalaya and Karakoram mountains, saying any woman could do so. Alexandra David-Neel, at 56, trekked for eight months through tropical lowlands and snow-covered passes with only a backpack and a begging bowl. Even by today's standards these women's accomplishments are remarkable.
On Top Of The World
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Author : Arjun Vajpai
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Books India
Release Date : 2010
On Top Of The World written by Arjun Vajpai and has been published by Penguin Books India this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sports & Recreation categories.
There was a statue of the Buddha at the summit, placed there by the Sherpas. I knelt down and bowed in front of it. I felt complete. When I looked around I felt I ruled the world, with the Himalayas stretching out below me and nothing to obstruct my view. A month after he had set out, sixteen-year-old Arjun Vajpai stood on top of the world, having conquered Mount Everest. At that time he was the youngest non-Sherpa person in the world to do so. He remains the youngest Indian to have climbed the peak. It had indeed been a long journey. Arjun s fascination with mountains began at the age of ten, nurtured and encouraged by his parents, teachers, and close friends. As a trekker and an athlete, he had trained and worked hard to achieve this amazing feat of endurance. This is Arjun s story in his own words. Accompany him on an adventure of a lifetime; read about his incredible ascent; and learn what it takes to be a mountaineer. On Top of the World is an unforgettable story of inspiration, fortitude and courage; of having a seemingly impossible dream and daring to chase it.
On Top Of The World
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Author : Bruce O. Solheim
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2000-01-30
On Top Of The World written by Bruce O. Solheim and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-30 with Political Science categories.
An examination of the political and social characteristics particular to Scandinavia which have made women's rise to power more rapid than in other regions of the world, this study also explores how the resulting election of women has provided valuable evidence of the impact of women leaders and their leadership style. Solheim begins with a critical survey of feminist scholarship regarding the equality-difference debate and the application of such research on the position of women in international politics. He concludes, in this respect, that leadership style may have less to do with gender than one might initially suspect. Archival research and interviews with women in leadership roles provide the reader with a closer look at the Scandinavian system, a view that will challenge gender stereotypes around the world. On Top of the World explores the Nordic political systems in great detail and analyzes systemic factors, such as multi-party electoral systems and consensus-seeking cultural institutions, which contribute to the rise of so many women leaders. Solheim compares and contrasts the political rise of two Nordic women leaders to power and influence and, for the purpose of cross-cultural comparison, one woman leader from the developing world. A final chapter ties together the theoretical framework and the case studies to suggest a direction for future research.
Top Of The World
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Author : Hans Ruesch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986-09-02
Top Of The World written by Hans Ruesch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-09-02 with categories.
A story of adventure and danger among the Polar Eskimos.
On Top Of The World
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Author : Victor Appleton
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-09-10
On Top Of The World written by Victor Appleton and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
High elevations equal high stakes for Tom! Tom is headed to Mount Everest. Not only will he get some sweet practice time in on his new foil kite snowboard, but he and Bud are going to put his latest invention—a robot Sherpa—to the test. At Everst’s high elevations they will really be able to run the Sherpa through its paces. But Tom can’t quite focus on the tasks at hand because while there are always rumors of the mysterious Yeti, Tom thinks he’s seen one. And what’s more is that there’s a nasty bunch of hunters on the prowl to capture the yeti “at any cost.” Tom knows that some things are better left a mystery and vows to do what he can to protect this natural environment—and any mysterious species inhabiting it.
Tales From The Top Of The World
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Author : Sandra K. Athans
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2012-08-01
Tales From The Top Of The World written by Sandra K. Athans and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The journey up Mount Everest is never easy. Climbers risk their lives as they struggle around jagged towers of ice, over snow-covered boulders, and across gaping crevasses. Pete Athans knows these dangers well. He has climbed Mount Everest fourteen times and reached the summit seven times. What is it like to climb the highest mountain on Earth? In this book, you'll follow Pete to the top—and learn about his adventures along the way.
Together On Top Of The World
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Author : Phil Ershler
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2007-04-02
Together On Top Of The World written by Phil Ershler and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
On May 16, 2002, Phil and Susan Ershler reached the top of Mt. Everest and became the first couple in history to scale the fabled Seven Summits. What made their achievement all the more remarkable was that Susan was not a mountain climber, but a high-powered Fortune 500 executive who had never hiked or climbed until she met Phil at the age of 36. Phil, a professional mountain guide who was the first American to summit Everest from its treacherous north face, had climbed his whole life with Crohn's disease, a chronic, debilitating illness. Adding to these challenges, just before their final summit, Phil was diagnosed with colon cancer, and the resulting surgeries and complications were expected to end his career. This is Susan and Phil's story: a tale of love set in the mountains, a story of triumphal highs and devastating lows in quest of a seemingly impossible dream.
Journey To The Top Of The World
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Author : Charlotte Guillain
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2017-08-25
Journey To The Top Of The World written by Charlotte Guillain and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-25 with Adventure stories categories.
With his father suddenly struck ill, Tenji is thrust into the role he's been longing for - guiding climbers to the summit of Mount Everest. But can he convince the group that he's up to this extreme challenge?
An Eye At The Top Of The World
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Author : Pete Takeda
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2009-04-13
An Eye At The Top Of The World written by Pete Takeda and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-13 with History categories.
"Pete Takeda's true-life thriller injects us into the heart of the Himalayas, where a forgotten CIA operation lost almost four pounds of plutonium at the source of the Ganges River. With millions of lives possibly at stake, high adventure doesn't come any more gripping than this"--Jeff Long, P. [4] of cover.
War At The Top Of The World
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Author : Eric Margolis
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-11-23
War At The Top Of The World written by Eric Margolis and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-23 with History categories.
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.