Joe Simpson is the acclaimed author of the bestselling Touching the Void, alongside four other compelling non-fiction works. His writing delves into the extreme challenges and profound psychological impacts faced by individuals pushed to their limits. Simpson's narrative style is characterized by its raw honesty and insightful exploration of human resilience against overwhelming odds. His storytelling immerses readers in the heart of adventure, examining the very boundaries of human will.
Harper holds the Gift of Divination. Red is the infamous Reynard the Fox, fugitive shapeshifter. When the past finds Red, they are both taken to the Kingdom of Vale within Underneath so Red can pay for his crimes. With the Rot drawing on the hatred of all, Harper and Red realize they must reconcile and work together to save Vale.
A dark witch seeking vengeance, a kidnapped prince seeking redemption. Summoned to an underground kingdom, they must set aside personal desires as they learn the nightmare denizens of the fey are bringing an ancient source of magic, long dormant, back to life. If they cannot halt the rise of the old magic, it will tear apart the Riven Isles.
In Discarded, one becomes the broken, the rejected, the outcast. With little choice, BJ, a young teenager who never fit in, found himself alone and vulnerable to others. He discovered other broken hearts, albeit well- camouflaged. With no boundaries, BJ trusted and became truly one of the discarded. Abhorrent rituals in tent cities almost destroyed him. Mental illness screamed at him. Ex-cons did their best to crush him. Public service was a gift that gave BJ an opportunity to reflect. There were others the truly desperate. Kindness burst from unexpected places. BJs heart almost thawed. BJ found himself in a rehab unit that told him
An illustrated history of architectural design in Europe from the ancient world to the early Enlightenment. Intended to be a reference work on the planning, construction, materials and principles of design through the ages. Volume II covers the medieval period of central Europe to England.
The book by OJ Simpson accompanying the 10 part BBC series: The OJ Simpson Trial.
A major shift is stirring in the corporate world today. Leaders at all levels are feeling a sense of restlessness, with many questioning the value of what they do and why they do it.
Reader im preisgünstigen Klassensatz zu einer Mindestbestellmenge von 10 Exemplaren Die Bergkameraden Joe Simpson und Simon Yates sind in den peruanischen Anden unterwegs. Sie wollen den Siula Grande besteigen. Nach zahlreichen Probetouren starten sie in das Abenteuer. Der Aufstieg verläuft ohne Zwischenfälle und sie erreichen den Gipfel. Doch dann passiert ein Unglück, das die beiden in eine ausweglose Lage manövriert. Um zu überleben, muss Simon eine folgenschwere Entscheidung treffen.
Die Bergkameraden Joe Simpson und Simon Yates sind in den peruanischen Anden unterwegs. Sie wollen den Siula Grande besteigen. Nach zahlreichen Probetouren starten sie in das Abenteuer. Der Aufstieg verläuft ohne Zwischenfälle und sie erreichen den Gipfel. Doch dann passiert ein Unglück, das die beiden in eine ausweglose Lage manövriert. Um zu überleben, muss Simon eine folgenschwere Entscheidung treffen.
Struggling with History compares anthropological and historical approaches to the study of the Indian Ocean by focusing on the conflicted nature of cosmopolitanism. Essays contribute to current debates on the nature of cosmopolitanism, the comparative study of Muslim societies, and the examination of colonial and postcolonial contexts. Few books combine a comparable level of interdisciplinary scholarship and regional ethnographic expertise.
In Storms of Silence Joe Simpson recalls the severe snowstorm which put an end to an attempt with four others on Gangchempo and the infection which forced him to abandon the climb on Cho Oyu in tibet. During that expedition he has a disturbing encounter with a party of political refugees and a 4-year-old boy fleeing across the Tibetan border. He becomes obsessed with stories of Chinese brutality in the old world Tibet they overran by force 40 years ago. He also begins to question the ethic of playing rich men's games in Third World countries, contributing little to the local people who endure a fearful struggle to survive. Oppression abroad makes him see mindless violence in his home town of Sheffield in a new light. The books ends with his first trip to the Andes in Peru since Touching the Void.
