Mark Beaumont is a broadcaster with a lifelong passion for adventuring, ignited by early expeditions. He channels this drive into creating television projects and expeditions, alongside his work as an author, public speaker, and advocate for charitable and educational causes. Beaumont's career in broadcasting and adventure was established after university, building on ambitions that began in his youth. His public speaking engagements share his remarkable experiences and inspire audiences globally.
SHORTLISTED FOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEARIn the spring of 2015, Mark Beaumont set out from the bustling heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days.
31,000 miles. 22,840 feet high. 34 countries. 15 months. 2 amazing journeys. In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. His race against the clock took him through the toughest terrain and the most demanding of conditions. In 2009, Mark set out on his second ultra-endurance challenge.
ROCK & POP. This title is updated to include the release of their fifth studio album "The Resistance" and their 2009/2010 world tour. "Out of This World" is the definitive story of Muse and features thousands of words of exclusive, previously unprinted interview transcripts taken between 1998 and 2007 by author Mark Beaumont. Charting the bands stratospheric rise from a Battle of the Bands contest in Teignmouth to being the first band ever to sell out the new Wembley Stadium, Muse's story is one of UK rock's most fascinating and incendiary tales. This edition follows their every step from 16 year old punk kids to Wembley Stadium, featuring everyone of their albums and the wild nights, theories and falsettos they experienced along the way.
On 15 February 2008, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 194 days and 17 hours previously, he had begun his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Mark smashed the Guinness World Record by an astonishing 81 days. He had travelled more than 18,000 miles on his own through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, camping wild at night and suffering from constant ailments.
Commending Christianity within Islamic Culture
Focusing on the theological contributions of Amm r al-Bär, this study examines his systematic theology written in Arabic, addressing key Christian doctrines such as the authenticity of the Gospels, the Trinity, and the nature of Christ. Engaging with Muslim critiques, al-Bär's works, discovered in the 1970s, provide insights into how Christians can articulate their beliefs in predominantly Islamic contexts. His writings not only defend Christian tenets but also serve as a resource for contemporary Christians navigating interfaith dialogues.