As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sealion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell wasn't entirely happy with the situation he found himself in. He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organised trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world's highest mountain. But as he travelled across the Himalayas, Andes, Alps and East Africa, following in the footsteps of the pioneers, he dreamed up a seven-point plan to gain the skills and experience which could turn a wild idea into reality. Funny, incisive and heartfelt, his journey provides a refreshingly honest portrait of the joys and torments of a modern-day Everest climber. Praise for Mark Horrell's other books: "This account, of his successful attempt to climb Everest from the North side, has elevated him and his writing to a whole new level ... Every gasp of thin air, every ankle-wrenching pain, is included in Horrell's narrative." - Customer review, The Chomolungma Diaries "Mark is a very engaging writer: honest, humorous, with wonderful descriptions of the environment and captivating tales of the trails." - Customer review, The Chomolungma Diaries "A compelling read with no smoke and mirrors, just a whole lot of truth, hard work, and humility. Great book " - Customer review, The Chomolungma Diaries "Breathtaking, fascinating, insightful and honest. He has a fantastic attitude towards his climbing, the most important point being, it's not getting to the top, it's living to try it again, and enjoying the amazing privilege of being able to do it in the first place." - Customer review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers "Dry wit and sharp observation made this an excellent read. Lovely descriptions of the mountains. Looking forward to the next one." - Customer review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers "Horrell is a very descriptive, self-deprecating, witty writer ... The prose is breezy and light and the story moves along briskly. Highly recommended." - Customer review, Thieves, Liars and Mountaineers "Mark's books are beautifully written, very humorous and you feel like you are there experiencing the mountain." - Customer review, Denali Nights "As usual Mark's writing manages to be both lively and down-to-earth. Strongly recommended " - Customer review, Denali Nights
Автор: Jones Antony Armstrong Название: Snowdon: A Life in View ISBN: 0847861368 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780847861361 Издательство: Rizzoli Рейтинг: Цена: 4125.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A personal and complete retrospective by one of the most important twentieth-century photographers.
Автор: Snowdon, David Название: Writing the prizefight ISBN: 3034309902 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783034309905 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 10930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book explores the literary contribution made by the pugilistic writing of Pierce Egan (c.1772-1849), identifying the elements that rendered Egan`s style distinctive and examining how he invigorated the sporting narrative. In particular, it analyses Egan`s inventive imagery and linguistic exuberance in the commentaries of the Boxiana series.
Автор: Taylor Yvette, Snowdon Ria Название: Queering Religion ISBN: 041584388X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415843881 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 22968.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This collection considers how religious identity interplays with other forms and contexts of identity, specifically those related to sexual identity. It asks how these intersections are formed, negotiated and resisted across time and places, including the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, and the Global South. Questions around 'queer' engagements in same-sex marriages, civil partnerships and other practices (e.g. adoption) have created a number of provoking stances and policy provisions - but what remains unanswered is how people experience and situate themselves within sometimes competing, or 'contradictory', moments as 'religious queers' who may be tasked with 'queering religion'. Additionally, the presumed paradoxes of 'marriage', queer sexuality, religion and youth combine to generate a noteworthy generational absence. This leads to questions about where 'religious queers' reside, resist and relate experiences of intersecting religious and sexual lives.
In looking at interconnectedness, this collection offers international contributions which bridge the 'contradictions' in queering religion and in making visible 'religious queers.' It provides insight into older and younger people's understandings of religiosity, queer cultures, and religious groups. A small but active religious minority in the US has received much attention for its anti-gay political activity; much less attention has been paid to the more positive, supportive role that religious-based groups play in e.g. providing housing, education and political advocacy for queer youth. Queer methodologies and intersectional approaches offer a lens both theoretically and methodologically to uncover the salience of related social divisions and identities. This collection is both innovative and sensitive to 'blended' identities and their various enactments.
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