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The Mountains Are Calling: 90 Devotions for Peace & Solitude invites you to step away from your daily routine and connect with nature's beauty. This devotional guide offers soul-nourishing quiet...

The Mountain's Child by Connie Kruger is a powerful and poignant tale set in post-apartheid South Africa. A young child abandoned in the wilderness sparks profound change in those who encounter her,...

Stranded in the rugged northern Rockies, a wagon train of settlers faces its greatest challenge. A gang of ruthless outlaws has taken them by surprise, and now they are at the mercy of those who...

Gold, Murder and Monsters in the Superstition Mountains A fictional story set against the mysterious backdrop of Arizona's Superstition Mountains, exploring the legends that haunt these mountains...

Dark Mountain by Richard Laymon is a chilling tale of two families who embark on a camping holiday in the wilderness. What begins as a relaxing break from city life soon turns into a desperate fight...

Sacred Mountains: How the Revival of Daoism is Turning China's Ecological Crisis AroundAuthor Allerd Stikker shares his fascinating experience of witnessing and participating in the resurgence of...

The Fifth Mountain: A Novel by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Paulo Coelho In this thought-provoking novel, Elijah's journey is marked by moments of obedience and self-discovery. As he navigates his path,...

King Death/I Am Still the Greatest Says Johnny Angelo is a hymn to rock as myth, in all its crazed and glorious excess. Nik Cohn's novel follows the life of a pop star who embodies narcissism,...

Johnny F. Bassett was a Canadian showman who challenged the orthodoxy of sports in the late 20th century. He built sporting utopias in the World Football League, World Hockey Association, and United...

Mountain House Studies in Elevated Design by Nina Freudenberger is a photographic study of twenty houses and mountain landscapes from around the world. Spanning continents and climates, these homes...

Robert Macfarlane's Mountains of the Mind is a thought-provoking exploration of our fascination with mountains and the risks we take to climb them.The author weaves together cultural history,...

Cairngorm John: A Life in Mountain RescueThis memoir tells the story of John Allen's remarkable career as a mountain rescue volunteer, set against the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorms.From...

Colin Thubron's journey to Mount Kailas is a story of spiritual quest and personal transformation. After an arduous trek through the high passes of Tibet, he joins Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims in...

Scotland's Winter Mountains with One Axe is a comprehensive guide to 30 easily accessible mountain journeys in Scotland's winter landscape. The book features detailed descriptions of classic winter...

Silvia Vasquez-Lavado's memoir is a powerful story of resilience and transformation. After struggling with alcoholism and repressing her past trauma, she finds solace in the mountains. The author's...

Thunder Rolling in the Mountains tells the story of a young Nez Percé girl's struggle to preserve her people's way of life as they face forced relocation by the U.S. Army.In the late 19th century,...

The Munros, Scotland's highest mountains, are a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. With 277 mountains over 3000 feet in height, the region attracts a large number of visitors, even on...

Master the art of mountain biking with Martyn Ashton's comprehensive guide. This book covers everything from the basics of balancing on a bike to advanced techniques like backflips, providing...

John Chamberlain's Writings at Black Mountain College, 1955 is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the poetry of a major twentieth-century sculptor. In 1955, Chamberlain lived at Black Mountain...

Little Mountain is set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War. Elias Khoury's novel tells the story from multiple perspectives, weaving together the experiences of three individuals: a...

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District on two wheels with Mountain Biking in the Lake District. This comprehensive guide features 24 routes for all abilities, from gentle cruisers to...

Scotland Mountain Biking: Explore 25 Routes in the Scottish Wilderness Discover the thrill of mountain biking in Scotland's stunning wilderness. This comprehensive guide showcases 25 routes, ranging...

Belle Newbold hasn't seen mountains for seven years, since her father's death and her mother's remarriage. When her stepfather invites the family on a camping tour with Henry Ford, she is forced to...

Kenya: A Mountain to Climb is a thought-provoking account of one man's journey towards healing and self-discovery. Rod Wood, a former farm vet struggling with depression, embarked on a life-changing...

Georgia in the Mountains of Poetry by Peter Nasmyth For over three decades, Peter Nasmyth has been fascinated by the history and culture of Georgia, a country nestled at the crossroads of Europe and...

The Seven Storey Mountain is the unedited and complete autobiography of Thomas Merton, a deeply personal and profound exploration of his spiritual journey. From his early years as a worldly artist to...

The Blue Mountain by Meir Shalev is a captivating novel that explores the lives of four idealistic settlers in rural Israel. Set against the backdrop of the country's early days, this humorous and...

Willi Unsoeld's ascent of the West Ridge of Everest in 1963 cemented his status as one of the greatest climbers of the twentieth century. A charismatic professor of philosophy, Unsoeld's fearlessness...

Alan Rowan's Moonwalker Adventures of a Midnight Mountaineer is a unique blend of memoir, comedy, and adventure. After a long night shift, Rowan would sneak out to climb Scotland's highest peaks,...

This collection of favourite mountaineering stories showcases the progress in climbing over the past hundred years. Edited by John Hunt, a renowned mountaineer and author, the book features tales...

Leading in uncharted territory can be daunting. Yet, it's often here that we're called to adapt and innovate. Tod Bolsinger draws on his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant to offer...

A family's love and strength are woven into the very fabric of their home, a cabin nestled at the base of a mountain under an old hickory tree. Here, they wait for their loved one to return from war,...

Mountain Days and Bothy Nights takes you into the heart of Scotland's hills, where the boundaries between wilderness and pub culture blur. Join Fishgut Mac, Desperate Dan and Stumpy the Big Yin as...

Learn to play the mountain dulcimer with confidence and enjoyment. Bing Futch's "Method For Beginning Mountain Dulcimer" is a comprehensive guide that covers technique, repertoire, theory, history,...

River Deep Mountain High by Gareth Calway Set against the backdrop of contemporary Britain, this novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for identity. Through its...

A little boy becomes obsessed with drawing a mountain he can see from his house. He sets off to draw it accurately, but finds that his initial attempts don't quite match what he sees. With the help...

Eric Shipton's Blank on the Map is a gripping account of his 1937 expedition to explore the Shaksgam mountains in the Himalaya. With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Shipton and H.W. Tilman embarked...

Brokeback Mountain and Other Stories by Annie Proulx celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. This collection of short stories explores the harsh landscape of Wyoming, where cowboys live as they have...

The Mountain Productora: A New Perspective on Architecture and the Ground. This book offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between modern architecture and its surroundings. By examining the...

The Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria offer a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. This comprehensive guidebook explores the region's diverse landscapes, from rugged peaks to scenic...

Get to know mountain lions with this informative field guide. Learn about their habitats, enemies, communication methods and the complex relationship between humans and these big cats.This...

A seven-year journey of self-discovery unfolds in this masterpiece of 20th-century literature. Hans Castorp's initial visit to a Swiss sanatorium, intended to be a brief stay, becomes an odyssey of...

The Other Side of the MountainA sweeping family saga tracing three generations of Turkish life from the Ottoman Empire to the 1990s, this novel follows a daughter's journey back in time and her...

A magisterial narrative history of American mountaineering, Continental Divide profiles a diverse range of climbers who have shaped the nation's cultural identity. From daring climbs spanning four...

Bigfoot Island by Roderick O'Grady is set in a secluded community at the foot of Bigfoot Mountain. When outsiders arrive in a white boat, Minnie's peaceful life is threatened. Meanwhile, Kaayii faces...

Climbing the Mountain by James Tolhurst is a thought-provoking exploration of Christian prayer and spiritual growth. The author draws on a rich tapestry of sources, including the lives of great...

Rare and vintage photographs reveal the complex history of Essex Mountain Sanatorium. Founded in 1907 amidst protests and a growing suffrage movement, the hospital was established by two women who...

On Lookout Mountain, a poignant collection of photographs by Robert Adams, invites us to contemplate the intersection of nature and human presence. From his vantage point west of Denver, Adams...

Explore Scotland's most iconic mountain scrambling routes with this comprehensive guide. Featuring classic climbs like Aonach Eagach and the Cuillin Ridge, as well as lesser-known destinations like...

Jim Bridger, Mountain Man: A Biography offers a comprehensive portrait of one of America's most fascinating figures. Written by Stanley Vestal, this biography is widely regarded as the fairest and...

Yellow Over The Mountain explores the intersection of art and life through an unfinished journey. Beginning in June 2014, the author's exchange of ideas with Zaiming Wang evolved into a personal...

Kalmann and the Sleeping Mountain is a gripping mystery that follows the unlikely detective as he navigates a complex web of intrigue and deception. When Kalmann's grandfather is revealed to be on a...

Rocky Mountain ABCs takes you on a colorful adventure through the Canadian Rockies. Join children's illustrator Jocey Asnong as she explores the region's magical landscape, featuring a fun selection...

A Mountain of Difference: The Lumad in Early Colonial Mindanao By Oona Paredes This groundbreaking study reimagines the early colonial encounter between the indigenous Lumad and Christian...

Bears have long been said to inhabit Hemlock Mountain. For one boy, this claim is about to become all too real.A winter's night finds him alone and face-to-face with the truth: people aren't always...

The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the MountainsJeremy Jones shares his decades of experience and journal entries to offer practical advice on how to live and travel well in the backcountry. This...

One Man's Mountain by Graham Bailey is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as a motorcycle racer. The book offers a personal and introspective look at the highs and lows of his career,...

In a world ravaged by chaos and bloodshed, one man's survival depends on his wits and his arsenal. Two years have passed since civilization collapsed, leaving behind only the undead hordes and the...

Against the backdrop of Nepal's complex history and geography, two individuals embarked on an extraordinary journey to address the pressing healthcare needs of its most isolated communities.Nurse...

The Secret Mountain is a wondrous nature search and find book, perfect for sharing with little ones. Written and illustrated by Kaja Kajfez, it takes you and your child on a magical journey across...

Daughter of the Mountain by Sherry Parnell is a powerful novel that explores the dark secrets and generational trauma of a rural Appalachian family. When Sarah disappears, leaving behind her young...

Explore the incredible diversity of mountains from around the world in this visually stunning collection. From towering peaks to majestic ranges, Amazing Mountains Around the World showcases the...

Ed Viesturs' personal account of his experiences climbing Mount Everest is a gripping and insightful exploration of obsession, dedication, and human achievement.Viesturs, who has spent over two years...

Canoeing the Mountain is a true adventure tale that follows an unforgettable wilderness canoeing journey on Canada's Northwest Territories' Mountain River. Eight friends embark on an 18-day trip, but...

Discover how energy flows through plants and animals living in mountain environments. Mountain Food Chains features vibrant full-color photos and carefully leveled text to engage young readers as...

The Sound of the Mountain by Yasunari Kawabata is a poignant exploration of the human experience. A complex web of relationships and memories is woven together in this serenely observed novel, as an...

The Secret Mountain by Tom Percival A group of Little Legends have fantastic new adventures as they try to rescue a young troll from captivity. They soon discover that the so-called spy is just a...

God's Mountain by Erri De Luca is a poignant coming-of-age story told through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy. Recorded in his secret diary, this narrative chronicles his life-changing summer in...

Jim Qwilleran's mountain retreat has turned into a mystery to solve. A real estate developer was found dead after bringing development to the once-peaceful area. Qwilleran suspects the man is...

Hermann Buhl's Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage is a gripping account of his 1953 ascent of the ninth-highest mountain in the world. In one of the most incredible and committed climbs ever made, Buhl overcame...

The Swiss Alps provides comprehensive planning and information for anyone exploring the mountains of Switzerland. Covering each mountain area in the country, this guide describes major peaks, passes,...

The Mountain Top Mystery is an exciting illustrated chapter book about four brave siblings who find themselves stranded on a mountain after a rockslide. As they wait for rescue, they discover a...

The Manaslu Adventure: Three Hapless Friends' Quest for the High Peak. Mark Horrell and his friends share a dream to conquer an 8,000m peak, but their previous attempts have been thwarted by the...

The Bear Went Over the Mountain by Jane Cabrera is a sweet spin on a classic children's song. A little bear and his friends go on an adventure to see what they can discover over the mountain. As they...

The Appalachian Mountains stretch from Alabama to Newfoundland, a vast and ancient landscape shaped by 500 million years of geological history. In this comprehensive natural history, Scott Weidensaul...

Walter Lure's memoir offers an unvarnished look at life in 1970s New York and London's punk scene. Drawing from his own journals, Lure recounts the chaotic beginnings of Johnny Thunders'...

The Mountains Still Call is a poetry collection that explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth. Through its pages, the author invites readers to reflect on their place in the world and...

Go Tell it on the Mountain is James Baldwin's powerful first major work, drawing on his own childhood in Harlem. Published in 1953, this novel tells the story of a young boy's journey towards...

Rosa's search for her missing Grandma Nan takes her to the very summit of Big Sky Mountain, where she teams up with a family of eagles facing huge problems. As she uses her survival skills to uncover...

A killer is on the loose in the Ozarks, threatening the supernatural community. James Marius, Praetor of the region, needs help to stop the killings and save the day. He's joined by an unlikely duo:...

Three gorgeous men. One secluded Swedish mountain cabin. It looks like my vacation is about to heat up... After a cruel online hate campaign, I knew I had to get away. My trip to Sweden was supposed...

Bentley Beetham's life was marked by adventure and exploration. This biography charts his journey from childhood in Darlington to his selection as a member of the 1924 Everest Expedition, one of the...

A young boy's desire for freedom leads him to leave behind the comforts of city life and embark on a journey into the wilderness. With just a few tools and his own ingenuity, Sam Gribley sets out to...

Atlanta's Stone Mountain: A Multicultural History Since the age of the Paleo-Indians, Stone Mountain has captivated people with its breathtaking geological wonder. Today, it attracts four million...

Negro Mountain is a cross-genre poetry collection that explores the complexities of poetic voice and its relationship to history, biology, and racial memory. C. S. Giscombe's work weaves through the...

Sam's life in the Catskill Mountains was once peaceful, but after his sister Alice joined him two years ago, their tranquility was disrupted. When a conservation officer took away Sam's falcon,...

The Folds of Olympus Mountains in Ancient Greek and Roman Culture by Jason König explores the crucial role mountains played in the history of ancient Greece and Rome. This cultural and literary...

Black Mountain Academy was my only choice. It was meant to be freedom, but with those watchful eyes, it's anything but. I was labelled a rebel, a party girl, a nuisance - even a label that defined me...

Snowdon, the majestic Welsh mountain, has long been a source of inspiration for Jim Perrin. In this captivating account, he weaves together the many stories and secrets that surround Yr Wyddfa,...

On Cove Mountain: A Memoir of Recovery In this unflinching memoir, Ian Duncan recounts his journey through depression and his subsequent struggle to overcome the stigma and trauma that followed. His...

When a storm hits, Jonah's little brother Shawn goes missing. Despite his fears, Jonah must put aside his doubts to save his sibling and uncover the truth about their family's past.Based on the...

Explore 35 full and half day mountain biking routes in Slovenia's diverse landscape. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska to the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley, this guidebook offers a...

Robert Macfarlane's "Mountains of the Mind" is a rich and evocative exploration of our emotional and imaginative responses to mountains. Over the last few centuries, our fascination with these...

Discover the hidden gems of Southern Catalunya's mountains and coast with this comprehensive guide to walking in the region.This first English-language guide takes you on 30 idyllic winter routes...

Trail and Mountain Running offers expert guidance for runners looking to improve their performance and explore new off-road terrain. Divided into three sections, the book covers training...

The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox SpiritualityBy Kyriacos C. Markides, an acclaimed expert in Christian mysticism, this book offers a fascinating look at the Greek Orthodox approach to...

Natalie Virginia Lang invites readers to reexamine their relationship with the natural world in this thought-provoking exploration of Sumas Mountain. Through poetic prose and personal reflection,...

Cheryl E. Booth's memoir offers a unique perspective on her life as a psychic medium, sharing personal anecdotes and case studies that reveal the world beyond our everyday experiences. Still in...

Paul Farmer's life's calling was to cure infectious diseases and bring modern medicine to those who need it most. Tracy Kidder's account shows how one person can make a difference in solving global...

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mysterious Tragedy in the Russian Wilderness In January 1959, nine experienced skiers embarked on an expedition to Mount Otorten in Russia. However, their journey took a...