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Pre-order the authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from "The World's Greatest Living Explorer" Ranulph Fiennes.

Neugier, Organisationsfähigkeit und Leadership zeichnete einen der berühmtesten Entdecker des beginnenden 20. Jahrhunderts aus. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton war ein britischer Polarforscher und eine der herausragenden Persönlichkeiten des sogenannten "Goldenen Zeitalters der Antarktisforschung". Er nahm an vier Antarktisexpeditionen teil, von denen er bei dreien als Expeditionsleiter tätig war. Vorliegendes Buch ist die einzige Gesamt-Biographi...

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Life is too short to waste time on second-class ambitions. Go for the big ones.' Now in his late seventies, Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks back on a lifetime of exploration, and draws powerful, inspiring lessons that we can all use when faced by the tribulations of everyday life. Having crossed both Polar ice caps on foot, climbed Everest and the Eiger, served in the SAS and circumnavigated the world along its polar axis - a 53, 000 mile odyssey th...

Powerful 'life lessons' from the world's greatest living explorer, imparting hard-won wisdom and looking back from the summit of an incredible life.

When Ranulph Fiennes produces a book about Ernest Shackleton, it should get our attention. I found that the best way to read this book is to imagine that you are in a pub sharing a beer with Sir Ranulph while he regales you with his tale about Ernest Shackleton. Fiennes moves the narrative along at a good pace and his storytelling becomes particularly animated when he is describing the actual grind of slogging through the snow and ice."-Lloyd ...

25 October 2015 is the 600th anniversary of the battle of Agincourt - a hugely resonant event in English (and French) history. Sir Ranulph Fiennes casts new light on this epic event, revealing that three of his own ancestors fought in the battle for Henry V, and at least one for the French. This is a unique perspective on Agincourt from a trained and decorated soldier. Ran reveals the truth behind the myths and legends of the battle. He tells ...

Pre-order the authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from "The World's Greatest Living Explorer" Ranulph Fiennes.

Pre-order the authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from "The World's Greatest Living Explorer" Ranulph Fiennes.

An enthralling new biography of Ernest Shackleton by the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes.To write about Hell, it helps if you have been there. In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The disaster left Shackleton and his men alone at the frozen South Pole, fighting for their lives. Their survival and escape is the most famous adventur...

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Pre-order the enthralling new biography of Ernest Shackleton by the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes.'THE definitive book on Shackleton . . . such an authentic account by one of the few men who truly knows what it's like to challenge Antarctica.' LORRAINE KELLYTo write about Hell, it helps if you have been there.In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, becam...

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Pre-order the enthralling new biography of Ernest Shackleton by the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. To write about Hell, it helps if you have been there.In 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's attempt to traverse the Antarctic was cut short when his ship, Endurance, became trapped in ice. The disaster left Shackleton and his men alone at the frozen South Pole, fighting for their lives. Their survival and escape is the most famo...

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Als Robert Falcon Scott und seine Männer am 18. Januar 1912 als Höhepunkt ihrer unmenschlich strapaziösen und entbehrungsreichen Expedition auf den Südpol zusteuern, erblicken sie kurz vor dem Ziel einen schwarzen Fleck. Beim Näherkommen entpuppt sich dieser als Flagge - und die schlimmsten Befürchtungen der Briten bewahrheiten sich: Die Norweger unter Führung von Amundsen sind ihnen zuvorgekommen. Auf dem Rückweg zum Basislager sterben Scott ...