Everest 1922: The Epic Story of the First Attempt on the World`s Highest Mountain, Conefrey Mick
Автор: Viesturs Ed Название: The Mountain: My Time on Everest ISBN: 1451694741 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781451694741 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2619.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Veteran world-class climber and bestselling author Ed Viesturs--the only American to have climbed all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks, and only the sixth man to do so without supplemental oxygen--trains his sights on Mount Everest, the highest peak on earth, in richly detailed accounts of expeditions that are by turns personal, harrowing, deadly, and inspiring. The world's most famous mountain, Everest remains for serious high-altitude climbers an ultimate goal. Ed Viesturs has gone on eleven expeditions to Everest, reaching the summit seven times. He's spent more than two years of his life on the mountain. No climber today is better poised to survey Everest's various ascents--both personal and historic. In "The Mountain," Viesturs delivers just that: riveting you-are-there accounts of his own climbs as well as vivid narratives of some of the more famous and infamous climbs throughout the last century, when the honor of nations often hung in the balance, depending on which climbers summited first. In addition to his own experiences, Viesturs sheds light on the fate of Mallory and Irvine, whose 1924 disappearance just 800 feet from the top remains one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries, and on the multiply tragic last days of Rob Hall and Scott Fischer in 1996, the stuff of which "Into Thin Air "was made. Informed by the experience of one who has truly been there, "The Mountain" affords a rare glimpse into that place on earth where Heraclitus's maxim--character is destiny--is proved time and again. Complete with gorgeous photos of Everest, many of which were taken by Viesturs himself, and shots taken on some of the legendary historic climbs, "The Mountain" is an immensely appealing book for active and armchair climber alike.
Описание: Find out more about mountains, canyons, lakes, deserts and forests. The fiction pair book for this title is Camel-Back Mountain. Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books. These topic-linked pairings will develop children`s reading comprehension and foster a love of reading.
Автор: Morgan, Hani Название: World`s highest-scoring students ISBN: 143315143X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781433151439 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 6965.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The World’s Highest-Scoring Students focuses on how various countries transformed their school systems into the world’s leading systems of education. Hani Morgan covers eight countries: Finland, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, Canada, Estonia, and the United States. His book offers ideas on how the United States can improve its school system so that it can regain its status as the world’s undisputed leader in education.
In addition to offering a brief historical context for each country, Morgan describes important practices that helped these nations achieve stellar results in international testing. Some of the subjects covered include teacher preparation programs, cultural attitudes toward education, and teacher recruitment practices. His book differs from other texts on this topic because he describes in detail the most recent practices that various educational systems have used to maintain top academic performance and the strategies others have implemented to climb to the top.
The World’s Highest-Scoring Students offers a new perspective on this topic in several ways. This book provides a balanced view of the highest-ranking nations in education, offering the outstanding practices they use to achieve stellar results but also pointing out the problems they endure. In addition, Morgan discusses various controversies about international tests, including the limitations of using these tests to evaluate students.
Автор: Vicary, Tim Название: Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 3: The Everest Story ISBN: 0194236439 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780194236430 Издательство: Oxford University Press Рейтинг: Цена: от 871.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: Word count 10,150 Suitable for young readers
Описание: Bonington chronicles four expeditions to the Himalaya and Everest, including the 1975 South-West Face expedition on which he was leader and on which Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to summit the mountain. Bonington also recounts expeditions to K2 and The Ogre (Baintha Brakk) in the Karakoram, and Kongur, in China.
Автор: Lewis Mitch A. Название: The Mother Mountain: You Can Climb Mount Everest ISBN: 0228828287 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780228828280 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4964.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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A lyrical story, based on true events, of two best friends who decide to climb Mount Everest on a childhood dare. After making plans, growing up, going to university, saving, and training, they travel to Nepal where they meet their climbing teammates at the famed Yak and Yeti hotel in Kathmandu. Flying into the world's most dangerous airport in Lukla, they embark on a two-month expedition to attempt a summit of the 29,035-foot "Mother Mountain" while trying to conquer their own deepest fears. Max and Molly discover the bonds that are formed with teammates and Sherpas through the laughter and the tears amidst the ever-present danger and risks. Climb with Max and Molly and their Sherpas on their do-or-not-die journey to their ultimate summit..
The World’s Highest-Scoring Students focuses on how various countries transformed their school systems into the world’s leading systems of education. Hani Morgan covers eight countries: Finland, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, Canada, Estonia, and the United States. His book offers ideas on how the United States can improve its school system so that it can regain its status as the world’s undisputed leader in education.
In addition to offering a brief historical context for each country, Morgan describes important practices that helped these nations achieve stellar results in international testing. Some of the subjects covered include teacher preparation programs, cultural attitudes toward education, and teacher recruitment practices. His book differs from other texts on this topic because he describes in detail the most recent practices that various educational systems have used to maintain top academic performance and the strategies others have implemented to climb to the top.
The World’s Highest-Scoring Students offers a new perspective on this topic in several ways. This book provides a balanced view of the highest-ranking nations in education, offering the outstanding practices they use to achieve stellar results but also pointing out the problems they endure. In addition, Morgan discusses various controversies about international tests, including the limitations of using these tests to evaluate students.
