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Survival Stories: Nonfiction
Non-Fiction
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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| Author: |
Aron Ralston |
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Trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, Aron's desperate act of bravery brought him home. |
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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
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Caroline Alexander |
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Sir Ernest Shackleton hoped to be the first person to cross the Antarctic, but instead was stranded with his entire crew when the polar ice immobilized their ship, The Endurance. Using photos from the expedition's photographer and crew member diaries, this book brings to life the story of the men's amazing persistence against all odds. |
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The Hungry Ocean
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| Author: |
Linda Greenlaw |
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Savage weather, 21-hour days, too-few fish, too-many sharks and a rowdy crew are all part of an epic 30-day sword fishing expedition. |
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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook
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| Author: |
Joshua Piven and David Brogenicht |
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No matter what you're attempting, there's always a "worst case scenario". Read how to escape from quicksand, how to maneuver on top of a moving train, how to perform a tracheotomy, and solutions to many more of life's most difficult situations. |
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Touching the Void
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Joe Simpson |
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While climbing in the Andes, Simpson broke his leg, fell into a crevasse and was left for dead by his climbing partner. He crawled and hopped five miles back to base camp and salvation just hours before his climbing partner's departure. |
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Within Reach: My Everest Story
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Mark Pfetzer and Jack Gavin |
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Mark Pfetzer, at age 15, became the youngest climber to attempt the summit of Mt. Everest. He returned the following year, 1996, to continue the pursuit of his dream, but the season turned into a disastrous one for climbers. |
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