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Letters From Everest

Unpublished Letters from Mallory’s Life and Death in the Mountains

par George Mallory ...

Lu par Catherine Bailey, Seb Humphreys ...

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5 heure 5 min

‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was ... En savoir plus

$26.09 CAD

‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was
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Alpine Rising

Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges

par Bernadette McDonald ...

Lu par Lisa S. Ware ...

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10 heure 34 min

"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest peaks." —Jon KrakauerThe 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 ... En savoir plus

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"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest peaks." —Jon KrakauerThe 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
... En savoir plus
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The Wild East

A Biography of the Great Smoky Mountains, Revised Edition

par Margaret Lynn Brown ...

Lu par Kitty Hendrix ...

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16 heure 49 min

The Wild East explores the social, political, and environmental changes in the Great Smoky Mountains during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although this national park is most often portrayed as a triumph of wilderness preservation, Margaret Lynn Brown concludes that the largest forested region in the eastern United States is actually a recreated wilderness—a product of restoration and ... En savoir plus

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The Wild East explores the social, political, and environmental changes in the Great Smoky Mountains during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although this national park is most often portrayed as a triumph of wilderness preservation, Margaret Lynn Brown concludes that the largest forested region in the eastern United States is actually a recreated wilderness—a product of restoration and
... En savoir plus
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No Way Down

Life and Death on K2

par Graham Bowley ...

Lu par Sam Breen ...

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7 heure 15 min

"No Way Down is both a gripping read and a clear-eyed investigation of the hubris, politics, and bad luck that brought on one of the worst disasters in modern mountaineering history." —Michael Kodas, author of High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed"Graham Bowley's No Way Down does a great job of putting you on the mountain. It is a refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

"No Way Down is both a gripping read and a clear-eyed investigation of the hubris, politics, and bad luck that brought on one of the worst disasters in modern mountaineering history." —Michael Kodas, author of High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed"Graham Bowley's No Way Down does a great job of putting you on the mountain. It is a refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality
... En savoir plus
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The Last Traverse

Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites

par Ty Gagne ...

Lu par Lee Goettl ...

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8 heure 40 min

On a mountain somewhere above treeline, in some of the coldest and worst winter conditions imaginable, two men lie unconscious in the snow as explosive winds batter the nearby summits.In The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, Ty Gagne masterfully lays out the events that led up to an epic and legendary rescue attempt in severe and dangerous winter conditions in the White ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

On a mountain somewhere above treeline, in some of the coldest and worst winter conditions imaginable, two men lie unconscious in the snow as explosive winds batter the nearby summits.In The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, Ty Gagne masterfully lays out the events that led up to an epic and legendary rescue attempt in severe and dangerous winter conditions in the White
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Mountain Madness

Found and Lost in the Peaks of America and Japan

par Clinton Crockett Peters ...

Lu par Adam Verner ...

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6 heure 8 min

With Mountain Madness, Clinton Crockett Peters chronicles his travels and personal transformation from a West Texas evangelical to mountain guide-addict to humbled humanist after a near-fatal injury in Japan's Chichibu Mountains. From 2007 to 2010, Peters lived in Kosuge Village (population nine hundred), nestled in central Japan's peaks, where he was the only foreigner in the rugged town. Using ... En savoir plus

$24.63 CAD

With Mountain Madness, Clinton Crockett Peters chronicles his travels and personal transformation from a West Texas evangelical to mountain guide-addict to humbled humanist after a near-fatal injury in Japan's Chichibu Mountains. From 2007 to 2010, Peters lived in Kosuge Village (population nine hundred), nestled in central Japan's peaks, where he was the only foreigner in the rugged town. Using
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Where You'll Find Me

Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova

par Ty Gagne ...

Lu par Lee Goettl ...

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6 heure 8 min

On February 15, 2015, Kate Matrosova, an avid mountaineer, set off before sunrise for a traverse of the Northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Late the following day, rescuers carried her frozen body out of the mountains amid some of the worst weather ever recorded on these deceptively rugged slopes.At thirty-two, Matrosova was ultra-fit and healthy and had already ... En savoir plus

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On February 15, 2015, Kate Matrosova, an avid mountaineer, set off before sunrise for a traverse of the Northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Late the following day, rescuers carried her frozen body out of the mountains amid some of the worst weather ever recorded on these deceptively rugged slopes.At thirty-two, Matrosova was ultra-fit and healthy and had already
... En savoir plus
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Wild Fell

Fighting for nature on a Lake District hill farm

par Lee Schofield ...

Lu par Lee Schofield ...

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8 heure 56 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2015, England's last and loneliest golden eagle died in an unmarked spot among the remote eastern fells of the Lake District. It was a tragic day for the nation's wildlife, but the fight to restore the landscape had already begun.Lee Schofield, ecologist and site manager for RSPB Haweswater is leading efforts to breathe life back into two hill farms and their thirty ... En savoir plus

$21.16 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2015, England's last and loneliest golden eagle died in an unmarked spot among the remote eastern fells of the Lake District. It was a tragic day for the nation's wildlife, but the fight to restore the landscape had already begun.Lee Schofield, ecologist and site manager for RSPB Haweswater is leading efforts to breathe life back into two hill farms and their thirty
... En savoir plus
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Vanishing Ice, The

Diaries of a Scottish snow hunter

par Iain Cameron ...

Lu par Andrew Keith ...

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8 heure 16 min

There are few more beautiful places than Scotland’s winter mountains. But even when most of the snow has melted, isolated patches can linger well into summer and beyond. In The Vanishing Ice, Iain Cameron chronicles these remarkable and little-seen relics of the Ice Age, describing how they have fascinated travellers and writers for hundreds of years, and reflecting on the impact of climate change ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

There are few more beautiful places than Scotland’s winter mountains. But even when most of the snow has melted, isolated patches can linger well into summer and beyond. In The Vanishing Ice, Iain Cameron chronicles these remarkable and little-seen relics of the Ice Age, describing how they have fascinated travellers and writers for hundreds of years, and reflecting on the impact of climate change
... En savoir plus
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Calming Forest Sounds with Relaxing Rain & Gentle Winds (without Music)

Deep Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation: De-stress Or Fall Asleep To The Soothing Sound Of The Forest

par HARMONIXX - PURE NATURE SOUNDS ...

Lu par HARMONIXX - PURE NATURE SOUNDS ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Calming Forest Sounds
Version Longue

9 heure 14 min

The soothing sounds of the nature: A hammock for the soul! With this audiobook, experience the power of nature like on a dreamlike vacation. Nature Sounds - with over 6 hours of ambient sounds, recorded all over the world. Using state-of-the-art recording technology, with extremely high fidelity, and the best spatial atmosphere.Your audiobook provides:Forest Sounds, Morning Songbirds, Relaxing ... En savoir plus

$12.62 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The soothing sounds of the nature: A hammock for the soul! With this audiobook, experience the power of nature like on a dreamlike vacation. Nature Sounds - with over 6 hours of ambient sounds, recorded all over the world. Using state-of-the-art recording technology, with extremely high fidelity, and the best spatial atmosphere.Your audiobook provides:Forest Sounds, Morning Songbirds, Relaxing
... En savoir plus
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Up

My Life’s Journey to the Top of Everest

par Ben Fogle, Marina Fogle ...

Lu par Ben Fogle, Marina Fogle ...

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7 heure 10 min

My eyes lifted to the horizon and the unmistakable snowy outline of Everest.Everest, the mountain of my childhood dreams. A mountain that has haunted me my whole life. A mountain I have seen hundreds of times in photographs and films but never in real life.In April 2018, seasoned adventurer Ben Fogle and Olympic cycling gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, along with mountaineer Kenton Cool, took on ... En savoir plus

$24.29 CAD

My eyes lifted to the horizon and the unmistakable snowy outline of Everest.Everest, the mountain of my childhood dreams. A mountain that has haunted me my whole life. A mountain I have seen hundreds of times in photographs and films but never in real life.In April 2018, seasoned adventurer Ben Fogle and Olympic cycling gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, along with mountaineer Kenton Cool, took on
... En savoir plus
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High Infatuation

A Climber's Guide to Love and Gravity

par Steph Davis ...

Lu par Kendra Scarlavai ...

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6 heure 12 min

More than just an adventure, this is the story of a woman's soul.Steph Davis takes risks, trusts her impulses, makes decisions based on what feels right and never looks back. Soon after she was introduced to rock climbing, she abandoned the respectability of university life and a potential career as a concert pianist to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's hand-me-down ... En savoir plus

$25.86 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

More than just an adventure, this is the story of a woman's soul.Steph Davis takes risks, trusts her impulses, makes decisions based on what feels right and never looks back. Soon after she was introduced to rock climbing, she abandoned the respectability of university life and a potential career as a concert pianist to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's hand-me-down
... En savoir plus
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The Lions of Winter

Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington

par Ty Gagne ...

Lu par Michael Butler Murray ...

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14 heure 9 min

On January 25, 1982, during a four-day search for two missing ice climbers on New Hampshire's Mount Washington in extreme weather conditions, Albert Dow, a member of the all-volunteer Mountain Rescue Service, became the first-and so far the only- member of a backcountry search and rescue team to be killed in the line of duty in the White Mountains. He was caught in an avalanche in terrain ... En savoir plus

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On January 25, 1982, during a four-day search for two missing ice climbers on New Hampshire's Mount Washington in extreme weather conditions, Albert Dow, a member of the all-volunteer Mountain Rescue Service, became the first-and so far the only- member of a backcountry search and rescue team to be killed in the line of duty in the White Mountains. He was caught in an avalanche in terrain
... En savoir plus
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The Ghost Leopard

par Hannah Gold ...

Lu par To be Confirmed ...

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6 heure 9 min

Journey through the dangerous trails of the Himalayan mountains in this unforgettable standalone adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Perfect for 8+ readers‘The snow leopard is not called the ghost of the mountains for nothing. You will not see Chaaya unless she wants to be seen.’Lucas Bright is looking forward to a school holiday spent eating chocolate, watching movies and ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

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Journey through the dangerous trails of the Himalayan mountains in this unforgettable standalone adventure from the bestselling author of The Last Bear. Perfect for 8+ readers‘The snow leopard is not called the ghost of the mountains for nothing. You will not see Chaaya unless she wants to be seen.’Lucas Bright is looking forward to a school holiday spent eating chocolate, watching movies and
... En savoir plus
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In Search of Awe

Hiking, Wildness, and the Modern Mind

par Derek Dellinger ...

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7 heure

A new look at the psychology and history of hiking and its connection to the concept of “awe” that has long been felt, but only recently understoodThe fact that every year millions of travelers flock to the dangerous wilderness regions of our nation’s parks, forgoing comfort and safety to revel in something so primal, defies easy explanation. As these hikers journey up and down the country’s ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

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A new look at the psychology and history of hiking and its connection to the concept of “awe” that has long been felt, but only recently understoodThe fact that every year millions of travelers flock to the dangerous wilderness regions of our nation’s parks, forgoing comfort and safety to revel in something so primal, defies easy explanation. As these hikers journey up and down the country’s
... En savoir plus
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Whispers in the Wilderness

par Erik Stensland ...

Lu par Brett Wilson, Erik Stensland ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Whispers
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3 heure 3 min

Take a journey with Whispers in the Wilderness, a multi award-winning book filled with gorgeous color photos of the natural world and writing that will inspire you to reconnect with nature and your deepest self.IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award: Best inspirational book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards: Gold award for best gift book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards:</stro... ... En savoir plus

$18.93 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Take a journey with Whispers in the Wilderness, a multi award-winning book filled with gorgeous color photos of the natural world and writing that will inspire you to reconnect with nature and your deepest self.IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award: Best inspirational book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards: Gold award for best gift book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards:</stro...
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Into the Wild

Meet The Modern-Day Explorer ‘Keeping Adventure Alive’

par Lucy Shepherd ...

Lu par Lucy Shepherd ...

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9 heure 35 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world.What does it really take to become an explorer?To travel beyond maps and certainty.To face fear . . . and keep going.To step away from comfort and convenience - and rely on i... ... En savoir plus

$23.29 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world.What does it really take to become an explorer?To travel beyond maps and certainty.To face fear . . . and keep going.To step away from comfort and convenience - and rely on i...
... En savoir plus
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Brief History of Mountains, A: How the World's Peaks Shaped Civilization

par Steven Moretti ...

Lu par Steven Moretti ...

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2 heure

Uncover how epic tectonic collisions and sweeping mountain frontiers forged global empires and human history. Perfect for an adventurous morning commute, this awe-inspiring historical narrative reveals how formidable peaks act as both cultural sanctuary and deadly barrier.Settle in for a contemplative listening experience that spans from the deep time of shifting continents to the modern ... En savoir plus

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Uncover how epic tectonic collisions and sweeping mountain frontiers forged global empires and human history. Perfect for an adventurous morning commute, this awe-inspiring historical narrative reveals how formidable peaks act as both cultural sanctuary and deadly barrier.Settle in for a contemplative listening experience that spans from the deep time of shifting continents to the modern
... En savoir plus
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The Alps

A Human History from Hannibal to Heidi and Beyond

par Stephen O'Shea ...

Lu par Robert Fass ...

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10 heure 7 min

For centuries the Alps have seen the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers and the dreams of engineers—and some 14 million people live among their peaks today. In The Alps, Stephen O'Shea takes readers up and down these majestic mountains, journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. ... En savoir plus

$32.02 CAD

For centuries the Alps have seen the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers and the dreams of engineers—and some 14 million people live among their peaks today. In The Alps, Stephen O'Shea takes readers up and down these majestic mountains, journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.
... En savoir plus
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All and Nothing

Inside Free Soloing

par Jeff Smoot ...

Lu par Eric Smies ...

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12 heure 35 min

Once considered a fringe activity, climbing without a rope has entered the mainstream consciousness, largely because of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo featuring professional climber Alex Honnold. Yet climbers have been free soloing all along—motivated by reasons as varied as the climbers themselves.All and Nothing delves into the cultural history of free soloing, ranging across the ... En savoir plus

$30.79 CAD

Once considered a fringe activity, climbing without a rope has entered the mainstream consciousness, largely because of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo featuring professional climber Alex Honnold. Yet climbers have been free soloing all along—motivated by reasons as varied as the climbers themselves.All and Nothing delves into the cultural history of free soloing, ranging across the
... En savoir plus
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The High Sierra

A Love Story

par Kim Stanley Robinson ...

Lu par Kim Stanley Robinson ...

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16 heure 30 min

A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (—Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder).Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a changed man, awed by a landscape that made him feel as ... En savoir plus

$45.89 CAD

A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (—Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder).Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a changed man, awed by a landscape that made him feel as
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Top of the World

Surviving the Manchester Bombing to Scale Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair

par Martin Hibbert ...

Lu par Will Edgerton ...

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8 heure 11 min

Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down by the Manchester Arena bombing which killed twenty-two people on 22 May 2017. Martin’s teenage daughter Eve was one of the 940 injured, in Eve’s case, gravely. The dad from Bolton has since become a leading campaigner both for victims of the atrocity and those with spinal cord injuries.Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate ... En savoir plus

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Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down by the Manchester Arena bombing which killed twenty-two people on 22 May 2017. Martin’s teenage daughter Eve was one of the 940 injured, in Eve’s case, gravely. The dad from Bolton has since become a leading campaigner both for victims of the atrocity and those with spinal cord injuries.Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate
... En savoir plus
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Forest Explorer

par Brian Herald ...

Lu par Susan Spaulding ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Adventures of Nino and Tenna
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5 min

AN ODE TO EXPLORING OUTSIDE!Join the adventure of siblings Nino and Tenna. From the imagination of an actual preschooler!While on a walk in the woods, Nino, a thoughtful and curious boy, explores the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. He spots insects, he hears critters, he smells flowers and...smoke from a fire?? This story offers an imaginative reminder that sometimes it's a good idea to slow ... En savoir plus

$4.42 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

AN ODE TO EXPLORING OUTSIDE!Join the adventure of siblings Nino and Tenna. From the imagination of an actual preschooler!While on a walk in the woods, Nino, a thoughtful and curious boy, explores the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. He spots insects, he hears critters, he smells flowers and...smoke from a fire?? This story offers an imaginative reminder that sometimes it's a good idea to slow
... En savoir plus
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Between the Sunset and the Sea

A View of 16 British Mountains

par Simon Ingram ...

Lu par Robbie MacNab ...

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18 heure 51 min

‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’In the late 18th century, mountains shifted from being universally reviled to becoming the most inspiring ... En savoir plus

$43.19 CAD

‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’In the late 18th century, mountains shifted from being universally reviled to becoming the most inspiring
... En savoir plus

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