Polar Regions

In this remarkable blend of memoir, cultural history, and travelogue, poet and author Kathleen Jamie touches points on a timeline spanning millennia, and considers what surfaces and what reconnects us to our past....

A brilliant dual biography charting British Robert Scott's and Norwegian Roald Amundsen's race to the South Pole during 1911-12....

This gripping true story follows a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure—perfect for fans of Cheryl Strayed.​...

This best-selling, groundbreaking exploration of the Far North is a classic of natural history, anthropology, and travel writing....

Much more than a captivating account of a human-powered solo thru-hike and float, Arctic Traverse illuminates the spirit of Alaska, drawing on encounters with Indigenous elders, guided clients, scientists, and others as well as on Engelhard's long-held dream and his experiences of the land itself.

Ranulph Fiennes has travelled to the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth, almost died countless times, lost nearly half his fingers to frostbite....

Imagine a young doctor, trained in the latest medical knowledge and state-of-the-art equipment, suddenly transported back to one of the world’s most isolated and unforgiving environments - Nome, Alaska. That’s what happen to Dr. Sims....

This classic essay from Jon Krakauer is now available as an unabridged audiobook download. This essay is also included in the Classic Krakauer collection....

Emotions run high in this true polar adventure. It's a story of triumph, harrowing danger, and outright adventure. In 2012, Aaron Linsdau left his entire life behind....

Sir Douglas Mawson is remembered as the young Australian who would not go to the South Pole with Robert Scott in 1911....

On 8 August 1914, five days after the outbreak of World War One, the Endurance, a wooden-hulled, coal-fired icebreaker, set sail for the South Pole, in a bid to complete the first-ever trans-Antarctic expedition, which would cross the continent from the Weddell Sea to Cape Evans....

A rich and revelatory memoir of a young woman confronting her fears and finding home in the North....

A gripping history of the polar continent, from the great discoveries of the 19th century to modern scientific breakthroughs....

With his world circumscribed by screaming blizzards and marauding polar bears and his only companion a kitten named Halifax, Simon withstands months of crushing loneliness....

How can one pilot cram so much into a single lifetime? Climb into Captain Terry Reece's cockpit, fasten your seatbelt, and hold on for an exciting journey into the world of aviation....

In November 1910, the vessel Terra Nova left New Zealand carrying an international team of explorers led by Robert Falcon Scott...

No verão de 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton parte a bordo do Endurance. O objetivo de sua expedição era cruzar o continente antártico, passando pelo Pólo Sul. Alfred Lansing reconstrói as dificuldades que a tripulação do Endurance enfrentou....

Robert DeLaurentis is a man on a mission....

Four geologists and two mountain guides face the brutal beauty of West Antarctica eight hundred miles from the United States main base. Their search reaches far into the treacherous mountains of Marie Byrd Land....

An inspired tale of high adventure, Out in the Cold is Bill Murray's vivid portrait of his travel across the vast Northern Atlantic from the Arctic north of Norway to Nova Scotia....

Greater Than a Tourist: Fairbanks Alaska USA by Stephen Floyd offers the inside scoop on Fairbanks, Alaska. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination....

A surreal, high-wire act of narrative nonfiction that redefines the genre, Avoid the Day is part detective story, part memoir, and part meditation on the meaning of life - all told with a dark pulse of existential horror....

The North Pole, originally published in 1910, makes available Robert E. Peary's own account of his expedition in the Arctic....

By the 1930s, no one had yet crossed Antarctica, and its vast interior remained a mystery frozen in time. Hoping to write his name in the history books, wealthy American Lincoln Ellsworth announced he would fly across the unexplored continent....

Atmospheric scientist Markus Rex recounts the monumental Arctic expedition he captained for one year in this gripping and authoritative book. The MOSAiC expedition was the first of its kind, journeying deep into the epicenter of climate change....

Step into an icy realm full of adventure and intrigue with "Frozen Pathways". This riveting new eBook, the must-have primer for any chilled journey, will safely guide you across the treacherous terrains of frozen landscapes. Whether you're a neophyte with a burning desire to navigate icy trails, or an experienced wanderer wanting to hone your skills, "Frozen Pathways" is the perfect companion for your cold odyssey. Delve into the captivating chapters leading you from the fundamental understanding of ice travel, through the crucial art of reading frozen landscapes, emphasizing the science of...

Immerse yourself into an icy fantasy with the captivating new eBook 'The Snowmobile Survival Guide'. This manual is well-crafted and serves as your ultimate survival handbook, navigating you through the crunchy snow and the freezing ice of a hypothetical, post-Ice Age America. Any adrenaline junkie can learn the basics of a snowmobile in Chapter 2 before plunging deeper into the advanced mechanics in Chapter 3. However, survival is not just about mastering the machine. It's also about acclimating to the cold, understanding your body's reaction to the snow-kissed winds, and the essential ...

Welcome to a chilling journey into a hypothetical future in "The Frozen Compass"! This immersive guide takes you through a world reshaped by a modern ice age, where brutal blizzards are the norm and knowing how to navigate in a whiteout is an essential survival skill. The book offers a detailed roadmap of this frost-covered America, starting from understanding the transformed weather patterns to fundamental navigation strategies amid snowfall. Equip yourself with essential survival gears to withstand these harsh conditions. Thrill in the suspense of interpreting cryptic snowdrift patterns ...

Welcome to "Surviving the Ice," the definitive guide for anyone with an adventurous spirit who is set on their path to explore Earth's polar regions. From the mighty Arctic to the vast, unending expanse of the Antarctic, this guide prepares you to traverse these extremes like a seasoned veteran. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the polar regions with this comprehensive read. It not only paints an illuminating picture of these beautiful, frosty terrains but also imparts essential knowledge of their unique weather patterns. You'll be equipped with a range of survival skills...

Unlock the secrets of the silent, snowy wilderness with "Embracing the Frost," the definitive guide to conquering the cold and discovering the profound beauty of winter camping. Dive into this adventure-laden tome and encounter the allure of the frost-bitten world. "Embracing the Frost" is not just a book; it's a call to the brave and bold, to those willing to step into the heart of the serene yet challenging winter landscape. Chapter one sets the scene by delving into the magnetic pull of the wintertime wilderness and comparing the unique nuances across the camping seasons. As the chilly ...