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The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken In this treasured edition of The Whispering Mountain, discover an exhilarating adventure that unfolds in the heart of Wales. Rumoured to be the resting place of...

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...

Geraint Thomas's guide to twenty-five of the world's greatest cycling climbs offers an insider's perspective on some of the most iconic mountain tests in the sport. A unique blend of expert knowledge...

Walter Bonatti's account of years spent conquering the world's toughest peaks is a breathtaking collection of writings detailing his life on the most intimidating ascents. With a focus on the basic...

The Mountain in My Shoe by Louise Beech is a gripping psychological suspense novel that explores the complexities of family and relationships. After years of abuse, Bernadette makes the difficult...

Paddy McCrick's dream of becoming the world's top young mountain-biker is put to the test when he tries out for a team of older teenagers. But as he faces rejection and injustice from his new...

Best friends Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are off to Magic Mountain for an adventure. Their mission is to find Queen Malice's fifth enchanted thunderbolt before it falls into the wrong hands.The pixies...

In this seminal work of cosmic horror, H.P. Lovecraft takes readers on a journey to the frozen vastness of Antarctica, where ancient, eldritch beings have lain undisturbed for millions of years.The...

Mr Mountain has seen many changes over his long life - from the first plants and animals to dinosaurs, mammals, and humans. He's learned to be patient and rest his heavy arms and eyelids. But one...

In the Dutch Mountains, Cees Nooteboom weaves a tale that is both humorous and profound. A poet's fairy tale, this story has been described as original, sexual, and wonderfully fantastical.With its...

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...

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...

Burying the Mountain by Shangyang Fang is a deeply personal and evocative collection of poetry that explores themes of longing, loss, and intimacy. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Fang...

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,...

W.H. Murray's Mountaineering in Scotland is a seminal work of climbing literature that chronicles the early days of Scottish winter and summer mountaineering. Through vivid descriptions, Murray...

Amy Carmichael's poetry is a treasure trove of spiritual insight and comfort. This 466-page anthology brings together 566 poems from 29 of her books, many now out of print, and organises them under...

Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier's debut novel, has stood the test of time since its publication in 1997. This enthralling tale of love and peril at the end of the Civil War was an instant...

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...

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...

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,...

When an ex's sudden text message forces them back together, old wounds and new feelings resurface. Data and Marsh have been apart for six months, but their cabin in Maine still holds memories of...

Soul Mountain is an elegant and unforgettable novel that journeys deep into the heart of modern-day China. In 1982, Chinese playwright, novelist and artist Gao Xingjian embarked on an epic voyage of...

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...

The Call of the Mountains offers a unique blend of adventure and inspiration as Max Landsberg shares his 1,000-mile trek across Scotland's majestic mountains. From the rugged peaks to the serene...

Ash Mountain is a heart-wrenching disaster-noir thriller that explores the darkest corners of small-town life. When Fran returns to her hometown to care for her dying father, she's forced to...

The Mountain People is a poignant and thought-provoking account of human decline. In this powerful study, Colin Turnbull recounts the tragic story of the Ik, African tribesmen who have struggled to...

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...

Yvonne Reddick's striking poems in Translating Mountains grapple with loss and the power of language. With its unique blend of mountaineering imagery and Scottish place names, this pamphlet explores...

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...

The Flying Mountain by Christoph Ransmayr is a novel that defies conventions with its unique blank verse form. This epic tale follows two brothers as they embark on an expedition to Transhimalaya, in...

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...

Artificial mountains are a widespread phenomenon that has influenced the history of urbanism, architecture, and landscape design. From ancient China to modern-day Europe, man-made mountains have been...

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,...

Cleopatra Dismounts A Novel by Carmen Boullosa tells three versions of her life. In one account, Cleopatra is left alone after Marc Antony's death and castsigates Octavian for betraying her. However,...

Kenneth Rexroth's Beyond the Mountains Plays is a collection of four short plays first published by New Directions in 1951. Reprinted by City Lights Books in 1966, this work showcases Rexroth's...

The Global Seven Years War, 1754-1763: A Great Power Contest This new edition of The Global Seven Years War provides a comprehensive analysis of the conflict between Britain and France from 1754 to...

Frightful's Mountain is a heartwarming story about a young boy's bond with a wild falcon. When his beloved falcon, Frightful, returns home, he must confront the reality of releasing her back into the...

Mr Mountain has seen it all, from the arrival of the first plants and worms to dinosaurs, mammals, and humans. He's been resting his heavy arms and eyelids for a long time, until one day he's...

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...

The Fifth Mountain by Paulo CoelhoA young man's struggle to maintain his sanity in a chaotic world of tyranny and war serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, faith and love can...

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...

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...

A young boy's desire for freedom leads him to leave behind the comforts of city life and embark on a journey of self-discovery in the wilderness.With just a few simple tools and a determination to...

A classic novel of the American West, Mountain Man has captivated readers with its portrayal of the wilderness experience. Vardis Fisher's tale combines romantic idealism and harsh realism, offering...

Fire on the Mountain by Terry Bisson In an alternate history of the United States, the Deep South has become an independent nation called Nova Africa. In 1959, a pregnant scientist embarks on a...

Rebel Mountain by Kurt Eggers tells the story of the attempted re-conquest of Annaberg in Upper Silesia from Polish insurgents. In this tumultuous period, paramilitary units known as the Freikorps...

You're never too small for a big adventure. Behind a stone wall, Anna and Finn have lived their whole lives in safety, but now they've caught sight of something incredible - the Mountain. With no...

The Invisible Mountain explores a century of dramatic change in South America through the lives of three generations of women. Born into a rural village, Pajarita seeks escape through love and...

The Prayer Mountain offers a practical guide to the spiritual life, exploring ten Biblical mountains and encouraging readers to climb towards the presence of God. Brother Ramon, an Anglican...

The Making of a Mountaineer by George Ingle Finch is a foundational work in the history of mountaineering. First published, this book has been selected for its cultural significance and is now in the...

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...

Benedetta Carlessimo's life has been shaped by hardship from a young age. When World War II arrives, she faces unimaginable evil and is forced to make impossible choices. Her village becomes a...

The Crystal Mountain is a retelling of an enchanting tale about a young weaver's dream and its subsequent theft by jealous fairies. When her tapestry is stolen, Perrin, the youngest son, sets out to...

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...

A Mountain of Blintzes by Barbara Diamond Goldin is a heartwarming story about a big-hearted family preparing for Shavuot, the Jewish holiday celebrating Moses receiving the Torah. As they work...

Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous past, And the Mountains Echoed is a powerful exploration of human love and its enduring impact on generations to come.The story follows Abdullah...

Er Zhang's First Mountain is a poignant exploration of death and life, family and tradition. The poet embarks on a journey to her ancestral village in Shanxi province, where she performs a ritual...

A monumental work of erudition and irony, The Magic Mountain is a rich and complex novel of ideas that explores the human experience in a unique and thought-provoking way. Set in a fictional...

The Eight Mountains is a poignant and powerful story of friendship and self-discovery set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian Alps. Two boys, from different worlds, form a lifelong bond...

Mountain Rescue by R. H. Sharp and Judy Whiteside is a comprehensive guide to mountain rescue in the UK, covering its history and numerous real-life examples. The book provides an in-depth look at...

When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to Echo Mountain. There, she runs wild, exploring its mysteries.Ellie's search for answers leads her to discover gifts left by an unknown person -...

Bull Mountain is a gripping multigenerational saga of crime, family, and vengeance set in North Georgia. For generations, the Burroughs clan has made its home on Bull Mountain, running various...

The Mountains Sing by Que Mai Phan Nguyen is an absorbing and stirring novel that remedies history with its powerful portrayal of one of Vietnam's most difficult times. Set against the backdrop of...

Geraint Thomas's guide to twenty-five of the world's greatest cycling climbs. For cyclists, these iconic mountains are more than just obstacles - they're challenges to be conquered. This book takes...

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...

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...

Mountain Flowers by Michael Scott is an in-depth exploration of Britain's unique and fascinating mountain flora. With passion, learning, and hands-on experience, Scott delves into the world of...

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 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...

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...

The Mountain of Light A Novel by Indu Sundaresan is a sweeping tale of love, adventure, and conquest set against the backdrop of one of the world's most famous diamonds. This novel explores the...

A gripping survival story set in a post-apocalyptic America. The once-proud land has been reduced to a battle-scarred landscape after nuclear war, with only a few pockets of civilization struggling...

The Himalayas have long been a source of fascination, with their mythical kingdoms, wars and expeditions, and strange creatures drawing in adventurers and explorers. This sweeping journey through the...

Fay Wong's life is a complex web of privilege and oppression. Her father's rise to wealth from nothing has created a gulf between his Chinatown haunts and their opulent home in Lady Musgrave Road,...

Gather your backpack and sturdy shoes for an adventure to the heights of poetic inspiration. This collection takes you up and down through mist-shrouded valleys and harrowing cliffs, but ultimately...

Adam Livesey watches in horror as his friend Anatoly Vasiliev's ski jump goes tragically wrong. In his final moments, he utters words that are perplexing to Adam and those who caused his death...

Raven's Mountain by Wendy Orr is a gripping wilderness-adventure about a girl who finds herself at the mercy of nature. When her sister and stepfather become trapped on a mountain, Raven must use all...

And the Mountains Echoed tells the story of two young siblings, bound together by love and loyalty, as they face the challenges of poverty and struggle in their quest for a better life.A journey...

The Mountain and the Wall by Alisa Ganieva is a powerful exploration of politics and religion in a young Russian author's debut novel. Set against a backdrop of cultural tension, this coming-of-age...

Spencer's Mountain is a heartwarming novel about a family's struggles and triumphs in the face of adversity. In Depression-era rural Virginia, Clay Spencer works hard to provide for his large family,...

Thomas Firbank's memoir, I Bought a Mountain, is a gripping account of his 21-year-old decision to purchase a 2,400-acre hill farm in the mountains of Snowdonia. With the support of his wife, he...

Lin returns to a city that seems to have changed too much, too soon. Two years have passed since the events of Shantaram, and Lin has lost two people he had come to love. He must navigate a new...

Mountains of Spices is an allegory that explores the connection between the nine spices mentioned in the Song of Solomon and the nine fruits of the Spirit. This thought-provoking work by Hannah...

Bigfoot Mountain by Roderick O'Grady is a moving tale of grief and healing set in a remote mountain landscape. When Minnie discovers four giant footprints on a trail, her stepfather Dan dismisses it...

The Metal Mountain by John Healy In a Britain ravaged by war and struggling to maintain its decency, London has become a city of ruins and rubble. Rationing persists, and the black market thrives as...

The Madonna of the Mountains tells the poignant story of Maria Vittoria's life as she navigates the changing world around her. In 1923, with Fascism blooming and war looming, Maria faces an uncertain...

A mysterious calling echoes through Alex Hunter's mind, drawing him to Black Mountain, a place he doesn't know and can't remember. As he searches for answers about his past, he uncovers a dark legend...

Deep into the frozen wastes of Antarctica, a team of explorers uncovers a discovery so horrific and impossible that they dare not speak of it until they are forced to reveal the truth in order to...

At the Mountain's Edge is a historical novel set during the Klondike Gold Rush, a time of great excitement and upheaval in the Yukon. In 1897, thousands of prospectors flocked to the north in search...

Heart on the Mountain is a poignant collection of poetry that chronicles Philip Sheridan's journey towards healing and recovery after a devastating motorcycle accident. With raw honesty and...

Margaret of Austria: Governor of the Netherlands and Early 16th-Century Europe's Greatest Diplomat By Rozsa Gaston In 1480, Margaret was born in Brussels, marking the beginning of a life that would...

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance is a captivating history of the Middle Ages. From tales of chivalry to the brutality of the Inquisition, Manchester explores an era of...

The Generals' War: Operational Level Command on the Western Front in 1918 by David T. Zabecki This book explores the military strategies of six senior commanders during the final year of World War I,...

High in the mountains of Switzerland, a terrible dragon lives in solitude. In the village below, the people take precautions to keep the dragon at bay. But when a little girl named Mimi finds a baby...

For the Love of Mountain Biking is a collection of engaging stories, observations, and anecdotes that celebrate the sport we love. Inspired by the author's own experiences and passion for mountain...

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...

Ranulph Fiennes shares the hard-won lessons from his extraordinary life, one that has taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe and pushed him to the limits of human endurance.From crossing both...

For the Love of Mountain Biking is a collection of engaging stories, observations, and anecdotes that celebrate the sport we love. Inspired by the author's own experiences and passion for mountain...

The Matterhorn: The Quintessential Mountain commemorates 150 years since Edward Whymper's historic climb in July 1865. This pictorial book features over 100 pages of photographs of the iconic...

Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler sets out to join his father and brothers on the summit of Maine's highest peak. However, when he becomes lost in a fast-moving fog, he finds himself alone and adrift in...