Active outdoor pursuits

The classic map and compass navigation guide-revised for the age of GPS GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors.

The first couple to climb the world's seven summits tells their remarkable story of adventure, love and courage in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Learn the skills you need to thrive in the wildWhether you're an avid adventurer or a bushcraft beginner, this wilderness survival guide can help you level up your outdoor IQ and boost your confidence on remote trips and treks.

From an ER doctor and Special Forces instructor, an all-encompassing guide to preparing for disasters both natural and man-made.

From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking.

For the past twenty-five years, Belinda Kirk's professional life has revolved around adventure.

'A treasure-trove of inspiration .

Who hasn't felt better after a walk in the woods, a picnic alfresco or a swim in the sea?

'An intriguing and mesmerising book' Ben FogleMy life is free, random and spontaneous.

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023Good for a Girl is a joyful love letter to the running life, a raw personal narrative of growth and change, and gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athleteLauren Fleshman was of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, before becoming a coach for elite young female runners.

Drawing on Baden-Powell's extensive archive, Playing the Game is a rich and evocative selection of his writings, on peace - a major theme throughout his career and the theme of the 2007 centenary celebrations, on his own life, from his wonderfull idiosyncratic anecdotal autobiography and includes a healthy sprinkling of some of BP's more memorable aphorisms, such as 'I don't mind confessing I have a weakness for hippos' and 'The man who holds the average boy's attention for more than seven minutes is a genius', not to mention 'Knowledge without character is mere pie-crust'.

No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer.

No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' - IndependentAt the age of 23, a young challenger named Bear Grylls set out to defy nature's mightiest peak, Mount Everest.

Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild delves into the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man who left society behind to tread an uncharted path into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness.

This book provides the ultimate guide to rock climbing in the United States, suitable for climbers and nonclimbers alike, covering the technical and physical aspects of the sport as well as the mental challenges involved.

Islands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism.

Islands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism.

Forget hurrying.

Forget hurrying.

Forget hurrying.

Forget hurrying.

Gather round an open fire.

Gather round an open fire.

The opening of the England Coast Path means that anyone will be able to walk and wild camp along the entire 3,000-mile length of the English coast.

The opening of the England Coast Path means that anyone will be able to walk and wild camp along the entire 3,000-mile length of the English coast.

This book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes.

This book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife, circumnavigations of lakes, and walks from child-friendly cafes.

Often featuring in lists of the world's best walks, the South West Coast Path is 630 miles long, and passes through two World Heritage Sites.

Often featuring in lists of the world's best walks, the South West Coast Path is 630 miles long, and passes through two World Heritage Sites.

At some 1500 miles long and 250 miles at its widest, the Himalaya range is home to the fourteen greatest mountain peaks on the planet each of which towers over 8,000 metres.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia is your passport to 60 escapes into nature.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Australia is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Great Britain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature.

This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "e;Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly"e; and "e;Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?

Your All-in-One Navigation Tool KitCelestial navigation remains an essential skill for every mariner who ventures out of sight of land.

In Ship Modeling Simplified, master model builder Frank Mastini puts to paper the methods he's developed over 30 years at the workbench to help novices take their first steps in an exciting pastime.

Coastal Cruising Under Power is your ultimate companion for exploring the coastal waters of North America with confidence in your powerboat.

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A FABULOUS LIFE ON WHEELSImagine a life with no deadlines, no neighbors, no leaves to rake, and no lawn to mow.

Do you have what it takes?

Modern Mountaineering on Alpine Rock, Snow, and IceIf your experience as a backpacker or rock climber is drawing you higher; if the cold, remote alpine environment calls you nearer, this book is for you.