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Struggle to the Summit

Author : Rivka Zucker

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,36 MB

Release : 2024-07-29

Category : Family & Relationships

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"Struggle to the Summit" is a powerful medical drama following Rivka, a devoted thirty-year-old wife and mother of two young children. Life takes a drastic turn when Rivka begins experiencing unusual symptoms, leading to a risky brainstem surgery. Though the operation is successful, Rivka's life is transformed. Join her on an extraordinary journey of self-preservation and discovery. Witness her resilience as she learns to feed herself and take her first steps again. Share her sorrow as she mourns lost abilities and time spent away from her children during rehabilitation. Through Rivka's eyes, you'll gain a new appreciation for everyday moments. Be inspired by her unwavering faith and courage as she faces the greatest challenge of her life. "Struggle to the Summit" is a story of hope and strength that will leave a lasting impact.



True Summit

Author : David Roberts

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 26,46 MB

Release : 2013-06-11

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1476737878

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In a startling look at the classic Annapurna—the most famous book about mountaineering—David Roberts discloses what really happened on the legendary expedition to the Himalayan peak. In June 1950, a team of mountaineers was the first to conquer an 8,000-meter peak. Maurice Herzog, the leader of the expedition, became a national hero in France, and Annapurna, his account of the historic ascent, has long been regarded as the ultimate tale of courage and cooperation under the harshest of conditions. In True Summit, David Roberts presents a fascinating revision of this classic tale. Using newly available documents and information gleaned from a rare interview with Herzog (the only climber on the team still living), Roberts shows that the expedition was torn by dissent. As he re-creates the actual events, Roberts lays bare Herzog's self-serving determination and bestows long-delayed credit to the most accomplished and unsung heroes. These new revelations will inspire young adventurers and change forever the way we think about this victory in the mountains and the climbers who achieved it.



At War's Summit

Author : Alexander Statiev

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 457 pages

File Size : 48,93 MB

Release : 2018-06-28

Category : History

ISBN : 1108424627

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Recreates the harsh mountain warfare during the Wehrmacht's and Red Army's clash on the highest battlefield of World War Two.



Summit

Author : Harry Farthing

Publisher : Blackstone Publishing

Page : 496 pages

File Size : 49,29 MB

Release : 2016-06-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1504710207

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"Magnificent! A compelling, fast-paced novel that reveals a rarely seen dark side of Everest. A must-read!"-James W. Huston, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Flag The view from 8,848 meters isn't always clear. Even after eight successful summits, Mount Everest guide Neil Quinn can't handle anything the mountain throws his way. Disaster strikes steps from the top, leaving him with a very old swastika-embellished ice axe that should never have been so high on the mountain-not if Everest's meticulously documented history is accurate. Danger doesn't stop at the descent. When he heads back to Europe, blackballed and alone, he struggles to discover the truth about this lost relic. Quinn's investigations soon have neo-Nazis, assassins, and history buffs vying to take possession of the axe-proof of Nazi alpine superiority, and strong evidence that a German climber was the first to summit Mount Everest. Beautifully written and meticulously researched, Summit follows two climbers across two continents as their stories intertwine across history, culminating in one final push for the top of the world. "Gripping...Farthing vividly depicts the challenges of mountain climbing."-Publishers Weekly



View from the Summit

Author : Edmund Hillary

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 30,63 MB

Release : 2000-05

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0743400674

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In a memoir by the first man to reach the peak of Everest, Hillary discusses the adventures that shaped his life, from the South Pole to the Ganges River.



Storm at the Summit of Mount Everest

Author : Ryan Jacobson

Publisher :

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 39,5 MB

Release : 2011-09

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781591932758

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By making a series of choices, the reader determines if Zach and his sister Zoey survive their climb to the summit of Mount Everest after they get caught in a terrible blizzard.



Two for the Summit

Author : Geoffrey Norman

Publisher : Plume

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 20,49 MB

Release : 2001-04-20

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780452280762

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For his fiftieth birthday journalist Geoffrey Norman set a goal: to climb the 14,000 feet of the treacherous Grand Teton summit. As a man who always craved adventure, Norman was both delighted and terrified when his teenage daughter, Brooke, offered to join him. Rock climbing--perhaps more than any other sport--is wholly dependent upon teamwork and trust, a truth that becomes painstakingly clear as they climb on a sheer rock face several hundred feet above the ground. A few years later, father and daughter set their sights higher: to climb Aconcagua, a mountain in the Andes that rises nearly 23,000 feet, one of the highest peaks in the world. A dangerous ascent for even the experienced climber, the father and daughter team were determined to meet the challenge. As Norman takes the reader along for these adventures, we witness not only the beauty and danger of the mountains, and the exhilaration of risk-taking, but the uniqueness of the bond between father and daughter--a relationship forged of trust, respect, and the occasional rocky moment.



Back to the Summit

Author : Omer Rains

Publisher : Morgan James Publishing

Page : 361 pages

File Size : 46,82 MB

Release : 2011-09-01

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 161448094X

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“You’ll never walk again.” California Senator Omer Rains had been a politician on the global stage, a power-broking lawyer of A-list celebrities, and conqueror of some of the highest mountains in the world. But when a paralyzing brain aneurysm and stroke hit him at age 61, he became more helpless than a small child. In Back to the Summit, Rains takes readers on a courageous journey toward recovery, both physical and spiritual, as he reflects on the people, events, and American history that shaped his life and gave him the strength to dare to walk again. Every flashback to the past offers insight into the philosophy that once saved his life and now defines his every action: “Get up from every fall, no matter how great or far, and continue to live life fully.” Those who have suffered physical trauma may find hope in his story; their loved ones may gain insight and understanding. And any reader who has ever faced a mountain of a setback will be inspired to keep on fighting to live again. Back to the Summit takes us on a journey toward physical and spiritual recovery that reminds us that anything is possible.



She Explores

Author : Gale Straub

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 30,63 MB

Release : 2019-03-26

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1452167672

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For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.



Summit

Author : Cindy Paige

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 40,65 MB

Release : 2020-08-08

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ISBN : 9781647462932

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