Conquering the Impossible
Title | Conquering the Impossible PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Horn |
Publisher | Macmillan + ORM |
Total Pages | 432 |
Release | 2014-09-02 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1466880155 |
In August 2002, Mike Horn set out on a mission that bordered on the impossible: to travel 12,000 miles around the globe at the Arctic Circle - alone, against all prevailing winds and currents, and without motorized transportation. Conquering the Impossible is the gripping account of Horn's grueling 27-month expedition by sail and by foot through extreme Arctic conditions that nearly cost him his life on numerous occasions. Enduring temperatures that ranged to as low as -95 degrees Fahrenheit, Horn battled hazards including shifting and unstable ice that gave way and plunged him into frigid waters, encounters with polar bears so close that he felt their breath on his face, severe frostbite in his fingers, and a fire that destroyed all of his equipment and nearly burned him alive. Complementing the sheer adrenaline of Horn's narrative are the isolated but touching human encounters the adventurer has with the hardy individuals who inhabit one of the remotest corners of the earth. From an Inuit who teaches him how to build an igloo to an elderly Russian left behind when the Soviets evacuated his remote Arctic town, Horn finds camaraderie, kindness, and assistance to help him survive the most unforgiving conditions. This awe-inspiring account is a page-turner and an Arctic survival tale in one. Most of all, it's a testament to one man's unrelenting desire to push the boundaries of human endurance.
Conquering the Impossible
Title | Conquering the Impossible PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Higgins |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015-04-15 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781511624633 |
Mother of two wonderful children, Carol Higgins has conquered more than her fair share of turmoil: violent childhood abuse, crippling cancer, a divorce and the traumatic passing of her beloved sister, Donna, have all challenged this remarkable Yorkshire woman through the depths of her mind to the very core of her body. But Carol has never given up, refusing to live in the shadows of her own life as a victim.Only 8 months after she had undergone 9 hours of surgery to remove the tumour that threatened her life, Carol's determination compelled her to set off to fulfil a life time dream: Conquering the biggest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro.Told in her own witty, engrossing voice, Carol brings you into the journey she undertook and whisks you through the throng of far away airports and tourist traps, culminating in above-cloud magic of the top of the world.Meet Carol Higgins; a true champion.
Conquering the Impossible
Title | Conquering the Impossible PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Higgins (Author of Conquering the impossible) |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2023 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781919633312 |
Impossible
Title | Impossible PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Werlin |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 294 |
Release | 2009-08-11 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1101575956 |
A beautifully wrought modern fairy tale from master storyteller and award-winning author Nancy Werlin Inspired by the classic folk ballad “Scarborough Fair,” this is a wonderfully riveting novel of suspense, romance, and fantasy. Lucy is seventeen when she discovers that she is the latest recipient of a generations-old family curse that requires her to complete three seemingly impossible tasks or risk falling into madness and passing the curse on to the next generation. Unlike her ancestors, though, Lucy has family, friends, and other modern resources to help her out. But will it be enough to conquer this age-old evil?
Hugo and the Impossible Thing
Title | Hugo and the Impossible Thing PDF eBook |
Author | Renée Felice Smith |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2021-03-30 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0593204638 |
Hugo has one goal - to conquer the Impossible Thing. At the edge of the forest stood the Impossible Thing. All the animals in the forest often wondered what was beyond the Impossible Thing, but since everyone said getting through it would be impossible, no animal ever tried. Until a brave little dog named Hugo decides he just might be up to the challenge. With determination and some unexpected help from his friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might just be possible after all.
Impossible Journeys
Title | Impossible Journeys PDF eBook |
Author | Mathew Lyons |
Publisher | Cadogan Guides |
Total Pages | 232 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN |
A wonderful gripping exploration of the bravest most fantastic and outlandish journeys undertaken over the centuries -- regardless of whether they were possible or not!
The Impossible Mile
Title | The Impossible Mile PDF eBook |
Author | Johnny Agar |
Publisher | Dexterity |
Total Pages | 212 |
Release | 2021-09-21 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1947297384 |
An incredible story of Johnny Agar, born with cerebral palsy and whom doctors thought would never walk, overcoming the odds to compete in Ironman triathlons. Featured on ESPN, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, and other media outlets, Johnny delivers a moving memoir that is a testament to the power of family, faith, and extraordinary courage. Johnny’s story shows the impact of a life lived to its fullest, from the first difficult steps in training, to becoming a brand ambassador for global apparel company Under Armour. He now serves as an inspiration for not only other professional athletes, but for anyone facing their own impossible mile. Come walk a mile in Johnny’s shoes, and realize, as Johnny did, you never walk alone, and anything is possible, if you’ll just take on life one step at a time.