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A thrilling chronicle of the tragedy-ridden history of climbing K2, the world's most difficult and unpredictable mountain, by the bestselling authors of No Shortcuts to the Top At 28,251 feet, the world's second-tallest mountain, K2 thrusts skyward out of the Karakoram Range of northern Pakistan...

The Atlas of Deadly Plants explores the stories and uses of some of the most deadly plants and fungi from across the world, illuminating their socio-cultural significance, as well as their effects on the human body.

Ranulph Fiennes has travelled to the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth, almost died countless times, lost nearly half his fingers to frostbite, raised millions of pounds for charity, and been awarded a polar medal and an OBE. He has been an elite soldier, an athlete, a mountaineer, an explorer, a bestselling author, and nearly replaced Sean Connery as James Bond.

Joe Simpson, with just his partner Simon Yates, tackled the unclimbed West Face of the remote 21,000 foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in June 1995. But before they reached the summit, disaster struck. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frostbitten, to tell...

Brent Alan Henderson understands what makes men tick, how to capture and hold their attention, and how to move them to action. Bunk next to Brent as he’s stranded in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness with hungry brown bears circling his tent. Ride along as storms and riptides thrash his rubber Zodiac, trying to dump you both into the icy depths of Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Sit at his campfire on the remote African plains, listening to roaring lions on the hunt.

Join Memphis Wrestling Hall of Famers "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & Tommy "Wildfire" Rich as each week they sit down with host Gene Jackson and share stories from the ring and the road, and they may even invite along a guest or two from time to time! retrowrestlingarchive.substack.com

We could whine about how we live in dangerous times nowadays, but let's face it, all throughout history ordinary people have been at risk of violence in one way or another. Abdicating personal responsibility by outsourcing your safety to others might be the easy way out, but it does little to safeguard your welfare. In this book you'll discover what dangers you face and learn proven strategies to thwart them.

Defiance led Lisa Thompson to the male-dominated world of mountain climbing. But after battling breast cancer, she needed to understand the motivations behind the risks she took while climbing. Finding Elevation is more than her climbing memoir. It is an examination of the human spirit and motivation.

Dangerous on Doomsday is a comprehensive guide to universal disaster preparations. This audiobook meticulously details individual scenarios, including Economic Collapse, Civil War, EMP, Solar Flare, Natural Disasters, Pandemics, Alien Contact, Artificial Intelligence Takeover, and even a Zombie Apocalypse.

Ray Norman spent most of his life living in far-flung corners of the globe, working on long-term development projects and living out his calling as a Christian professional. By the time he arrived in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania around the turn of the millennium, he was veteran of life as...

Funny, scary, and touching true stories from Yellowstone wildlife photographers, rangers, guides, and trackers who've accidentally come face-to-face with grizzly bears and bison, who've camped out in -70 degree temperatures, and much more. From a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and wildlife photographer whose award-wining Yellowstone imagery is displayed in the Smithsonian.

The No Longer Dangerous Network is the home of Jack Hutton and friends. This channel will have numerous different types of podcasts and radio shows featuring people I find extremely interesting. Some of the shows we have coming are The Boat, talking about my Submarine experiences with my friend and fellow service member Nick Khahily, Chicks on Subs with Olivia Otto, giving her unique perspective and story about being one of the first female submariners in the US Navy, and the Every Sunday NFL podcast with my childhood best friend Devin Lewis and my best friend from the military Mika Hademan.

Salvage divers work underwater in a blinding darkness. In their cumbersome diving gear, these men have barely enough room to move around, while at the same time fighting the cold temperatures and fast currents. It is a dirty, unromantic, and highly dangerous way of earning a living.

Dangerous Sports List

This gripping, deeply thoughtful book considers the future of civilization in the light of what we know about climate change and related threats. David Orr, an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education, pulls no punches: Even with the Paris Agreement of 2015, Earth systems will not reach a new equilibrium for centuries.

Can you face a wild animal with the ability to eat, maul, or trample you, with only a bow and arrow in your hand? When you stare death in the face at less than 30 yards, can you control your fear and the adrenaline rush that hits you, and do you have enough confidence in your shooting skills and your bow’s ability to perform the task before it? In this audiobook, you’ll meet some amazing bowhunters who’ve had dreams of hunting dangerous game and have realized those dreams.

Join Memphis Wrestling Hall of Famers "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert & Tommy "Wildfire" Rich as each week they sit down with host Gene Jackson and share stories from the ring and the road, and they may even invite along a guest or two from time to time!

“Dangerous” Doug Gilbert, shares memories and stories from over 55 years of the Gilbert Family’s legacy in professional wrestling... Discussing not only Doug’s career, but brother “Hot Stuff” Eddie and father Tommy Gilbert as well! Featuring interviews, reviews, & more!

100 most dangerous sports

In today's chaotic and scary world, your wife, your daughter, and especially your mother need to know all 97 safety tips found inside to keep themselves safe. Do them a huge favor: download this audiobook for them right now and ensure your loved ones stay safe at home, around the neighborhood, while out shopping, while travelling, and everywhere else, too.