Less than half a century ago, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop Mount Everest and gaze outward from the highest point on our planet. Since their historic ascent, scores of other climbing expeditions have... (read more)
Part of a new series of scuba diving guides more complete than any other guides
on the market. Full-color, three-dimensional maps of each dive site offer what no book has
ever before provided: the information needed to plan your dive down to the last... (read more)
From Palo Duro Canyon in the Panhandle to Lake Corpus Christi on the coast, from Balmorhea in far West Texas to Caddo Lake near the Louisiana border, the state parks of Texas are home not only to breathtaking natural beauty, but also to historic... (read more)
Gripping and sumptuous, this is the definitive book on the history, mystique, and science of Mount Everest, including how climate change is impacting the world's tallest mountain. It will draw fans of Outside, Men's Health, and other outdoor... (read more)
Backpacker magazines Trailside Navigation brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Learn how to choose and use a compass and altimeter, read a map, plot a course and find your way... (read more)
For nearly twenty years, alone and unarmed, author Doug Peacock traversed the rugged mountains of Montana and Wyoming tracking the magnificent grizzly. His thrilling narrative takes us into the bear's habitat, where we observe directly this majestic... (read more)
This independent study compares the different forms of open access publishing with traditional subscription publishing. It is hoped that this research will contribute to further informed discussion of alternative publishing models toward the goal of... (read more)
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