Illustrated with the author's own photographs, this third edition features detailed information on walking in three regions, with a further chapter outlining the possibilities for walking elsewhere in Morocco.

Set among the hills and gorges of the Cevennes, the dark and beautiful heartland of southern France, 'Trespass' is a novel about disputed territory, sibling love and devastating revenge.

Levison Wood's most challenging expedition yet begins along the Silk Road route of Afghanistan and travels through five countries. Following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison walks the entire length of the Himalayas in an adventure of survival and endurance. A personal story of discovery, Levison forges strong bonds with local guides, porters, mountain men, soldiers, farmers, smugglers and shepherds. By travelling on foot, and following...

An introduction to mountains, different kinds, formation, weather, flora and fauna, and human interactions, with practical activities to aid understanding.

This series explores and describes the formation of the landscapes of Britain through photographs and maps. It encourages children to learn and practice map skills and gives ideas for further investigations.

In the late 18th century, mountains shifted from being universally reviled to becoming the most inspiring things on earth. Simply put, the monsters became muses - and an entire artistic movement was born. This movement became a love affair, the love affair became an obsession, and gradually but surely, obsession became lifestyle as mountains became stitched into the fabric of the British cultural tapestry. Simon Ingram explores how mountains became...

A look at the history of Mount Everest, about the flora and fauna that live on it and the myths and legends that surround it.

Beginning work in the orchards and opening a school and a dispensary for the Himalayan mountain people, the Sisters of Mary are dependent for help on the English agent, Mr Dean. But his charm and insolent candour are disconcerting.

The last time Ree saw her father he promised he would return with a paper sack of cash and a truckload of food. Since he left, she's had to look after her mother and her two brothers. When Ree discovers that their house will be sold if her father doesn't turn up for his trial, she sets out to find him.

A biography of the lives of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, and an account of their famous expedition to the summit of Mount Everest.