Himalaya

Discover one of Britain's greatest triumphs, drawing on never-before-seen diaries and exclusive interviews 'An exciting, moving account – a fascinating piece of documentary …

2009 Australian Christian Book of the Year Winner "e;The Himalayan view from our back porch was normally breathtaking but that day I sat there and wondered. Ten years of civil …

This book traces the beginnings of democracy in the three Himalayan kingdoms of Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. Charting the mobilisations and political experimentations that took place …

'Even the most casual reader among you will by now have worked out that the whole thing is little more than a delightful ruse for having a very good time.'Experienced climber …

Shortlisted: 2016 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature'[Wild Country] chronicles not just the mountains [Mark] has climbed, but the part he played in bringing to market a …

This book explores the material religion of contemporary Shimla, a vibrant postcolonial city, famed for its colonial heritage, set against the backdrop of the North-Western …

In this first monograph on the history of Sikkim, the author challenges traditional Sikkimese historiography to rigourous historical enquiry by comparing it to original seventeenth …

No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' - IndependentAt the age of 23, a young challenger named Bear …

'Terrific stuff . . . a real weepy' The TimesOne Love. One Chance. Once Sacrifice.For Sam McGrath a brief encounter with a young woman, on a turbulent flight, changes his life. On …

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS'The best Everest book I've read since Into Thin Air. Synnott's climbing skills take you places few will ever dare to tread, but it's his …