Deadly Peaks explores significant mountaineering disasters and near-misses across the globe, including the Alps, Himalayas, and Andes. Researched by leading experts, it presents a unique structure of detailed chronological accounts followed by shorter narratives, providing an intimate look at high-altitude challenges.
Exploring the complex relationship between authorship and ethical responsibility, this study examines how writers may compromise their commitments to honesty and truth across various disciplines. It combines theoretical insights with practical applications, providing a comprehensive analysis of authorial integrity and the implications of ethical lapses in writing.
An A-Z Compendium of More Than 2,300 Terms, Concepts, Ideas, and People
Featuring over 2,300 entries, this comprehensive reference work offers a detailed A-Z compilation of mountains, encompassing definitions and explanations on a wide range of topics. Beyond specific mountains, it covers geological terms, flora and fauna, notable climbers, and various mountain-related activities such as skiing and mining. Its rich content makes it not only a valuable resource for information but also an engaging read for those interested in the natural world and mountaineering.
"At a time when the Holocaust is being integrated as a course or unit in the K-12 curriculum, teachers will find this edited work of immense value. . . . Most significantly, this volume suggests how professionals must get the story right and also be sensitive not only to the Jewish story during the Holocaust, but other groups such as Roma and Sinti, and other forms of genocide which continue today".--Stephen Feinstein, Ph.D., Professor of History and Acting Director, Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.