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  Everest - The West Ridge

  Thomas Hornbein, Jon Krakauer

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  In 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Everest via the South Col route. Roughly two weeks after Whittaker's achievement, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld, fellow American mountaineers on the same expedition, became the first climbers ever to summit the world's highest peak via the dangerous and forbidding West Ridge—a route on which only a handful of climbers have since succeeded. 
   
   
   
  This special fiftieth anniversary edition reintroduces the adventure in a larger format by members of the expedition, including leader Norman G. Dyhrenfurth and team doctor Jim Lester. In addition to a new foreword by Jon Krakauer, this volume also features a new preface by Hornbein along with a series of prefaces he wrote for earlier editions, including the original from 1965.

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  Everything is Mnásome - 365 Days...

  Kunak McGann

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  Need a reason to feel mnásome? Look no further!
  For each day of the year, we celebrate Irish women, their extraordinary achievements and landmark victories. From stone-throwing suffragists, scientific geniuses and intrepid adventurers to controversial writers, record-breaking sportswomen and global music icons – all determined to shape their own destinies.
  These are the Mná na hÉireann who took on the patriarchy, one hard-fought milestone at a time; the unsung heroes and fearless firebrands who shaped Ireland's past and inspire its future. You'll never be prouder.

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  Frida: Book Summary & Analysis -...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Frida, by Hayden Herrera. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hayden Herrera. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This compelling biography delves into the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo, one of the most influential and enigmatic artists of the 20th century. Through detailed research and analysis, the book explores Kahlo’s turbulent personal life, her groundbreaking art, and her enduring impact on culture and feminism. From her early struggles with illness and a near-fatal accident to her passionate relationship with Diego Rivera and her politically charged artistic vision, this biography presents an intimate portrait of a woman who transformed pain into beauty.

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  Leading Men in Music - Insights...

  Jene Roswell

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  Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry? 
  You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place. 
  Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want to delve much deeper into their upbringing, their personalities, and their start in the music business... 
  Well, you’re in luck! Leading Men in Music answers all your musical questions. This book is the only reference you’ll need for facts on the top influential male musicians since the 1970s. 
  You’ll feel invested in each of these musical leaders as you learn more about them as real people, rather than celebrities. 
  You’ll not only find yourself fascinated by their music and how their career developed, but also their personal lives behind the music. 
  This book highlights the common themes of decency and generosity across all of these musical leaders and shows you how all of these men maintained high-profile and successful careers. 
  Inside Leading Men in Music, discover the facts on various artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, and much more! 
  It’s time you learned the truth about these influential and successful men of the music industry. 
  Read Leading Men in Music today and take your knowledge of the most influential men in music to the next level!

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  Last Comanche The: Quanah...

  Richard L. Hammond

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  Discover the riveting story of Quanah Parker, the last great chief of the Comanche Indians, in this extraordinary exploration of Native American history. The Last Comanche takes you deep into the Comanche Wars, revealing the cultural resilience, tactical brilliance, and unyielding spirit of the Comanche people. 
  This audiobook provides an in-depth look at the life of Quanah Parker, blending the personal journey of a leader with the broader history of the Comanche Empire. Perfect for fans of Quanah Parker books, Indian books, and books about Native Americans, this narrative traces the rise and fall of the Comanche Nation through moments of triumph and tragedy. 
  From the untamed Comanche Territory to the epic battles that defined the era, this is a story of survival and transformation. Richly researched, The Last Comanche is essential for readers of books about Amerindians, Native American history books, and anyone captivated by the legacy of the Native Americans and their fight to preserve their heritage.

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  Mamerto Gueritz - A Country...

  David Gunn-Johnson

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  This is the story of Mamerto Gueritz, a country priest in the second half of the nineteenth century. His is a fascinating tale, with the adventures of his father and grandfather in Spain and the subsequent deeds of his children, framing the story of the man himself.
  
   
  However, Mamerto Gueritz also offers an illustration of the ways in which the Catholic Revival in the Church of England, the Oxford Movement, spread and took root in the remotest corners of the kingdom. His story tells a much wider tale of the renewal of the Church, the revival of a glorious liturgical heritage and the search for holiness which, for Gueritz and many of his peers, was the driving force behind it all.
  
   
  Mamerto’s father had been an officer in the Royal Guard of Spain but his opposition to the absolutism of Ferdinand VII meant that he and his family had to flee. The period between the time of Gueritz’ arrival as an infant refugee from Spain in 1823 and his death in 1912 may indeed be seen as the time of the emergence and flowering of what became known as the Oxford Movement. However, it was also a time of great conflict and change both in the Church and in society. Such change was not without cost and Mamerto Gueritz shared in it all, both in the battles in London and in his country parish, which proved anything but a safe haven.
  
   
  The reader with a straightforward love of history will find Mamerto’s story a significant addition to their store of knowledge. Those who read widely in Church history, particularly that of the nineteenth century, may find that what seems like familiar ground can be anything but!  The student of the Oxford Movement and the catholic heritage of the Church of England may yet find some further insight from hitherto unreported events and in Mamerto Gueritz find also an encouragement for the work of today.

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