Titoli in Avventurieri, esploratori e survival

How do you find hope when all is lost? How do you find strength when you feel broken? How do you find your voice when you feel worthless and scared? In Jelena Dokic's first bestselling book, Unbreakable, the former world No. 4 revealed her incredible survival story; how she overcame adversity...

River Magic: Tales from a Life on 1000 Rivers takes the listener on an amazing global adventure by river. Mark Angelo, one of the world's most acclaimed paddlers and river conservationists, who has paddled more rivers than perhaps anyone on Earth, recounts a selection of his encounters with amazing animals, big fish, unique cultures, and wild rivers.

James Douglas's book Under an August Moon is a coarse and intimate memoir that outlines the severe undermining of a toxic relationship. Beginning with the heartache of personal loss and moving through the rough stages of an abusive marriage, Douglas incorporates a story that is as emotionally engrossing as it is brutally honest. Furthermore, the book grasps the sophistications of love, betrayal, and self-discovery in a setting of small-town life and societal intimidations.

Danskerne på Titanic følger de 14 danskere, der var med om bord, da det legendariske gigantskib bragede ind i et isbjerg på sin jomfrurejse i 1912. De drømte alle om eventyr og om at begynde et nyt liv i USA, men kun to af dem overlevede de vanvittige timer, der udspillede sig på det iskolde Atlanterhav en stjerneklar aprilnat. Resten gik til bunds med skibet.

Den 26. december 2004 sidder de på en lille café og har netop bestilt morgenmad, da en mand kommer farende ind i caféen, mens han råber og vifter febrilsk med armene. I de efterfølgende minutter oplever Rikke sit livs mareridt – en kamp om liv og død. Tsunamien er fortællingen om den naturkatastrofe, som ramte store dele af Asien, fortalt af Rikke Wang, der oplevede katastrofen helt tæt på.

Skjoldungen er beretningen om otte danskeres dramatiske togt fra det sydligste Grønland til Nuuk i sommeren 2016. Turen foregår om bord på rekonstruktionen af et vikingeskib, der er bygget af fagfolk i Roskilde, og som har været anvendt af de nordboere, der boede i Grønland frem til 1300-tallet. Det viser sig hurtigt, at besætningen kommer ud for uforudsete vejrforhold, og der lurer mange farer undervejs fra isbjørne til lumske isbjerge og skær. Samtidig kommer sammenholdet under en konstant prøve i den lille træbåd, og konflikterne er uundgåelige under den benhårde rejse.

Com a reedição de O que eu vi, o que nós veremos, última obra publicada em vida por Santos Dumont, em 1918, a Coleção de Bolso Hedra traz ao público leitor um texto de prosa solta e elegante, em que o autor narra e comenta seus feitos e ideias, abordando questões diversas sobre a conquista dos ares e o posterior desenvolvimento da aviação, quer no mundo, quer no Brasil.

Within the audio chapters of Scholar Gypsy, you will walk with Russ Head along the path of his life. You will see how God was always there, even before he knew it, preparing him in the present for a future only God could see.

Seth Gehle's story is a testament to the courage and strength within each of us to overcome adversity and our personal traumas. For nearly sixteen years, Seth suffered unspeakable crimes and endured tragedy that no human should have to face. Growing up in a broken home filled with abuse and neglect, a young Seth left and found himself further down the path to hell.

சுதா மூர்த்தியின் நூல்களில் அதிகமான பாராட்டுக்களைப் பெற்றுள்ள நூல் இது. சுதா மூர்த்தியின் வாழ்க்கையில்...

“Sven of the Arctic” by Dr. Loren Jay Chassels is a captivating memoir that explores the transformative power of adventure and cultural immersion. Starting in the familiar settings of New Jersey, Dr. Chassels embarks on a life-changing journey to the icy landscapes of Alaska, driven by curiosity and a desire to challenge his understanding of the world. Through vivid storytelling, Dr. Chassels shares his experiences navigating the harsh Arctic wilderness and the profound impact of stepping out of his comfort zone.

In der afrikanischen Wüste kracht ein entgegenkommendes Auto in ihren Wagen und verletzt sie schwer. Im Krankenhaus kämpft Jil um ihre Zukunft. Mit unglaublichem Mut stellt sie sich schmerzhaften Therapien und einem neuen Alltag. Jil gibt alles für ihr großes Ziel, eines Tages wieder gehen und die Welt bereisen zu können.

Als erster Mensch gelang es dem Neuseeländer Edmund Hillary zusammen mit Sherpa Tenzing Norgay 1953 den Gipfel des höchsten Berges der Welt zu besteigen: "Wir hatten nicht das Gefühl, den Everest bezwungen zu haben, wir hatten das Gefühl, der Everest habe nachgegeben" Noch heute scheitern unzählige Bergsteiger bei dem Versuch, das 8848 m hohe "Dach der Welt" zu erklimmen. Im Interview würdigt der Südtiroler Extrembergsteiger Reinhold Messner Hillary als "die Schlüsselfigur für den Mount Everest".

Tra John Augustus Sutter e la fortuna è amore a prima vista. Alvarado, il governatore del Messico, gli concede il permesso di colonizzare la zona orientale della California. John Augustus Sutter fonda così la Colonia de Nueva Helvetia. E nel 1843, dopo aver costruito Fort Sutter a tre miglia dal fiume Sacramento e a meno di uno dall'American River, diventerà Alcalde della regione, che in quell'anno, il 1845, fa ancora parte del Messico.

Edward Abbey, who never much liked Alaska, called it "our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state." To others, it has been a cure for despair. When Michael Engelhard moved to Fairbanks more than three decades ago, he was a cheechako, a subarctic tenderfoot. Gathering skills and experiences the hard way, he attained "Sourdough" status while realizing there would always be more to learn, see, and do in the land of midnight sun and auroras.

This audiobook explores how unexpected meetings with random people or "Plots" can have a positive influence on your life.

Brittany Means’s childhood was a blur of highways and traumas that collapsed any effort to track time. Riding shotgun as her mother struggled to escape abusive relationships, Brittany didn’t care where they were going—to a roadside midwestern motel, a shelter, or The Barn in Indiana, the cluttered mansion her Pentecostal grandparents called home—as long as they were together. But every so often, her mom would surprise her—and leave.

From a young age, I always had a special place in my heart for children. Growing up in metropolitan Detroit, my childhood was marked by the shadows of abuse and neglect. The love I so desperately needed was often out of touch, but it ignited a deep desire to give it to others. I vowed that one day, I would create a safe and nurturing environment for children, filled with the affection I rarely received. At sixteen, my world was turned upside down when I was forced to drop out of school.

MAYA BLUE: A Memoir of Survival is Working Girl meets Taken, a true story of love, cocaine, abduction, and survival, and in the end, Brenda Coffee is the last one standing. Recipient of the coveted Kirkus starred review and nominated for the prestigious 2025 Kirkus Prize, MAYA BLUE is a memoir that reads like a thriller, a compelling, fast-paced story that underscores the power of our voice. "It was a fairy tale until it wasn't... " For a long time, that's what successful businesswoman Brenda Coffee told herself whenever she dared to look back on her twenties and thirties.

Un aventurier surgi d'une jungle d'Amérique latine, Cizia Zykë. Un jeune poète famélique du pavé parisien, Thierry Poncet. Seul point commun entre ces deux hommes que tout oppose : leur désir d'être des écrivains. De leur rencontre va naître une incroyable odyssée autour du monde. Au bout, le...