After his astounding 12,000-mile canoe trip from Winnipeg down to the Amazon (recounted in his bestseller Paddle to the Amazon on page 48), Don Starkell decided to paddle a kayak from Hudson Bay 3,000 miles through the Northwest Passage. This is Don's diary of this journey from Churchill, Manitoba, to Tuktoyaktuk, close to Alaska, a voyage by kayak (paddled on water or dragged on a sled over the i...

Kit grew up working on a wagon train bound for New Mexico. At 15, he hired on because he wanted adventure.

Tragedy finds brothers when their plane crashes in the wilderness. They rely on each other to survive.

This enticing book offers insights into seldom-seen, rugged Pacific coastal spaces, from Alaska's Prince William Sound to Mexico's La Manzanilla. Rogers' compelling stories and stunning photos are a rich blend of place, adventure, and reflection. 50 color photos, 14 maps.

The phenomenal successes of Into Thin Air and A Perfect Storm opened the floodgates for a whole new generation of writers and journalists to publish pulse-pounding accounts rich in suspense, heartbreak and against-the-odds triumph. Adventure titles, many of them heavily publicized and critically acclaimed, are now among the most popular in bookstores around the world. With Adrenaline Books' contin...

Travel is the basis of true adventure, and a thirst for adventure lies at the heart of the most memorable travel. Venturing where no one has ever gone before, pushing your body to its limits in the harshest natural environments, or having to adapt, physically and mentally, to the demands of an alien culture: such moments bring both ourselves and our world into focus like nothing else. "Lonely Plan...

Featuring short travel essays from around the globe, this work explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of what travelling the world has to offer. It features tales of woe on the road and explores the changing world, oppressive governments, and the homogenising of world cultures.

The Intrepid voyager and author of "A Wolverine Is Eating My Leg" presents another delightful collection of adventure-travel writings that are full of the irreverent wit and appreciation for the absurd that are uniquely--and hilariously--his.

This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to really explore the destination, not just visit it. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities -- hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, backpacking, waterskiing, scuba diving -- a...

From crossing the Sahara to bicycling through Vietnam, David Noland details ultimate expeditions for the modern nomad, rating each trip according to its strenuousness, comfort, and required skills. Each adventure is enriched with background information which includes citations from such literary nomads as Edward Abbey and Beryl Markham.

Twelve remarkable stories of how the world's great powers met military defeat at the hands "uncivilized savages" Some of the most fascinating yet least known events in military history are those in which world powers met with humiliating defeat at the hands of "inferior savages".

This classic work now in its 3rd edition, has inspired thousands of families to follow their dreams and go adventuring. As so many have found, the experience can profoundly change your life! This book will help guide you and your family toward a rewarding, and successful adventure regardless of destination or mode of travel. Living simply, becoming self-sufficient, and experiencing new cultures an...

One of the five best writers about Africa -- ever. Unforgettable true safari action.

Calvin and Rob are trapped in a narrow gorge with two prison camp escapees and a hungry mountain lion on the loose. Cover-to-Cover Novel.

A troublesome city boy moves into Judd's small ranching community during the height of the forest fire season.

One of the most famous works of military history of the 18th century, this book considers 15 decisive battles. The work was originally published in 1851 and represents the battles that, according to Creasy, fundamentally changed the course of world history.

The author of Video Night in Kathmandu ups the ante on himself in this sublimely evocative and acerbically funny tour through the world's loneliest and most eccentric places. From Iceland to Bhutan to Argentina, Iyer remains both uncannily observant and hilarious.

Chris and Jake encounter incredible adventures while trapped in a virtual reality game.