In 1938 the indominitable Henriette d'Angeville climbed Mont Blac. And what a climb it was! A few years earlier several male mountaineers had been killed in an avalanche, and the porters and guides she approached in the village of Chamonix at the foot of the Mountain wee loath to accompany her. Even the local cure' threatened to withhold his blessing... (from inside front cover)

My Ascent of Mont Blanc

D'ANGEVILLE,Henriette

Biographies & Memoirs

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To the Top of the World: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Mountains

Sale, Richard

Collins

Feeding the Rat: Profile of a Climber

Sports & Outdoors

Alvarez, A.

Mountaineering

HarperCollins, Publishers

Climbing Free - My Life In The Vertical World

Hill, Lynn with Greg Child

W.W.Norton

On Top of the World: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Mountains

History

Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World

LynnHill

Biographies

W.W.Norton&Company

This is the riveting story of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, of the early failed attempts that made it possible, and of the successful expeditions that followed. Led by John Hunt, the first expedition team included George Band, the author of this inspiring account. Published in association with the Mount Everest Foundation, the Alpine Club, and the Royal Geographical society, Band’s account is a tribute to the courage and bravery of those who have attempted to climb the world’s highest mountain.

Everest Exposed: The MEF Authorised History

Science & Math

Band, George

Earth Sciences

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

A classic of mountaineering literature, this is the story of the harrowing first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the most legendary and terrifying climb in history. Heinrich Harrer, author of 'Seven Years in Tibet' and one of the twentieth century's greatest mountaineers, was part of the team that finally conquered the Eiger's fearsome North Face in 1938. It was a landmark expedition that pitted the explorers against treacherous conditions and the limits of human endurance, and which many have since tried -- and failed -- to emulate. Armed with an intimate knowledge that comes only from first-hand experience of climbing the Eiger, Harrer gives a gripping account of physical daring and mental resilience. A new introduction by Joe Simpson, author of 'Touching the Void', confirms the lasting relevance of this true adventure classic.

The White Spider

Heinrich Harrer

Harper-perennial

Founded in 1857, Britain's Alpine Club was the world's first mountaineering society. Its history is the history of mountaineering, and from the beginning, its members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering. This book begins with the story of the Club's inception, then takes readers through the evolution of the Alpine tradition, the development of climbing between the wars, and on to postwar triumphs. It explores the Golden Decade of the 8000m peaks in the 1950s as well as how improvements in technology have enabled ever steeper faces and walls to be conquered. Illustrated with a lavish selection of photos from the Alpine Club archives, this book is as handsome as it is compelling.

Summit: 150 Years of the Alpine Club

HarperCollins, UK

My Kitchen

My Kitchen is a brand new collection of James Martin's favourite seasonal recipes. Be inspired in your kitchen all year round with more than 100 of James's tried-and-tested favourites.
Face of TV's Saturday Kitchen, James Martin knows good British food, but when the cameras are turned off and it's time to swap the studio kitchen for his own kitchen, what does James Martin cook for himself and his friends? Full of easy and irresistible ideas for fantastic food My Kitchen contains the recipes and favourite dishes that keep James going throughout the year.
A firm believer in fresh, local ingredients, James's home-grown fruit and veg often appear in his everyday cooking. His recipes are organised by the seasons, so whether your produce hails from the garden, the greengrocer or the supermarket, you'll never be short of ways to celebrate delicious seasonal food.
James also includes ideas for using a variety of cuts and types of meat determined to prove that the unusual cuts or the gamier meats are not only affordable but also very delicious, he finds versatile ways to turn these meats into mouth-watering dishes that everyone will love.
Discover over 100 no-nonsense recipes from James's personal repertoire, all explained in his straightforward and easy-to-follow manner. Accompanied by beautiful food photography and seasonal reportage images, which offer a view of James's own house and garden. This is a book which cannot fail to inspire healthy, hearty home-cooked food.
RECIPES INCLUDE: o Leek and potato soup with smoked salmon and poached egg o Cromer crab toastie o Beef and fennel koftas with corn on the cob o Marinated loin of lamb with warm figs, coriander and honey o Herb-crusted baked cod with spiced cauliflower cheese o Roasted turkey with guinness glaze o Rabbit casserole with grapes and white wine o Thyme-roasted apricots with honey madelines o Swiss-style hazelnut meringue with coffee cream o Christmas pudding ice cream with warm satsumas and caramel sauce

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

MARTIN, James

Baking

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