Il suo curriculum già era impressionante quando Marco Siffredi nel 2001 affrontò l'Everest. Ma la sua fama non superava la cerchia degli addetti ai lavori e a Chamonix, dove viveva con la famiglia, il suo carattere sopra le righe lo aveva messo in contrasto con le austere guide alpine della capitale dell'alpinismo. Dall'incredibile prima discesa con la tavola dal Nant Blanc dell'Aiguille Verte, sulle tracce del suo ispiratore Jean-Marc Boivin, alla prima discesa integrale dal tetto del mondo, le sue imprese sono in anticipo sui tempi. Lo sarebbe ancora di più il progetto di scendere l'Hornbein Couloir, di nuovo sull'Everest, nel 2002. Gli sherpa lo vedono imboccare il canale sulla parete nord, poi ne perdono la scia. Jeremy Evans ha messo in piedi un'imponente inchiesta all'americana per provare a capire le ragioni della scomparsa di un protagonista assoluto della neve estrema.

Un testo per avvicinarsi alla vela, ma utile anche ai più esperti. La nuova edizione, aggiornata e integrata, di uno dei manuali più venduti. Una guida pratica e completa, con istruzioni dettagliate, un ricchissimo apparato iconografico, illustrazioni esplicative e mille consigli utili per ottenere i migliori risultati ad ogni livello. Uno strumento prezioso sia per chi naviga in crociera che per chi affronta la regata. Questa nuova edizione, completamente rivista e aggiornata, descrive nuove tecniche e nuovi approcci alla navigazione, tipi di comunicazione e pronto soccorso, componenti elettronici specifici, app e software da usare con smartphone, tablet e plotter.

The ultimate how-to guide with expert tuition for paddlers and sailors of all levels.

'Sailing is a popular sport and this book is a very comprehensive treatment of the subject.... This reviewer was impressed by the constant stress the authors place on safety at sea. Photographs always show sailors in appropriate yachting safety gear and almost every paragraph mentions some aspect of maritime safety.... Experienced sailors as well as novices will find instruction in this book.... This title is recommended for general reference collections.'
--American Reference Books Annual

The most recent National Survey on Recreation and the Environment found that 10.3 million Americans participate in sailing. US Sailing has 40,000 amateur members and Americans have long excelled in the Olympics and in international races.

The Sailing Bible is a comprehensive handbook for all sailors, whatever their experience. It takes novice sailors from learning the anatomy of their boat to handling emergencies while experienced sailors get sound advice and expert tips that will improve their skills, safety and enjoyment on the water.

Jam-packed with vital data, step-by-step instructions, explanatory diagrams and lively action photos, The Sailing Bible is thorough, user-friendly and appropriate for all sailboats. Organized progressively from learning to sail to navigation and boat maintenance, the authors cover everything sailors must know to get the most out of the sport.

Topics include:

• Dinghies and yachts
• Cruising and racing
• Launching, helming, trapezing and capsizing
• Racing techniques and tactics
• Buoys, tides, charts and navigation
• Anchoring and marina berthing
• Knots, ropes and flags
• Boat etiquette and seamanship
• Safety and emergencies and much more.

The Sailing Bible is the most comprehensive guide to the exciting sport of sailing. It is an ideal choice as a reference to keep onboard, as a resource in preparation for certification or as a practical gift for a new sailor of any age.

The challenge of a seemingly genocidal God who commands ruthless warfare has bewildered Bible readers for generations. The theme of divine war is not limited to the Old Testament historical books, however. It is also prevalent in the prophets and wisdom literature as well. Still it doesn?t stop. The New Testament book of Revelation, too, is full of such imagery. Our questions multiply.Why does God apparently tell Joshua to wipe out whole cities, tribes or nations? Is this yet another example of dogmatic religious conviction breeding violence?Did these texts help inspire or justify the Crusades? What impact do they have on Christian morality and just war theories today?How does divine warfare fit with Christ?s call to 'turn the other cheek'?Why does Paul employ warfare imagery in his letters?Do these texts warrant questioning the overall trustworthiness of the Bible?These controversial yet theologically vital issues call for thorough interpretation, especially given a long history of misinterpretation and misappropriaton of these texts. This book does more, however. A range of expert contributors engage in a multidisciplinary approach that considers the issue from a variety of perspectives: biblical, ethical, philosophical and theological. While the writers recognize that such a difficult and delicate topic cannot be resolved in a simplistic manner, the different threads of this book weave together a satisfying tapestry. Ultimately we find in the overarching biblical narrative a picture of divine redemption that shows the place of divine war in the salvific movement of God.

Evil and Essential Christian Beliefs offers a comprehensive examination of the problem of evil from both technical and ministerial perspectives. Author and acclaimed philosophy professor Jeremy A. Evans treats the history of the problem with fairness, looking at it through contemporary philosophical literature and offering responses to the most substantive arguments from evil. His purpose is to provide holistic responses to the problem of evil that are philosophically and theologically maintainable. 

Among the chapters are 'Introduction to the Problem of Evil,' 'The Logical Problem of Evil,' 'The Evidential Problem of Evil,' 'The Problem of Hell,' 'The Problem of Divine Hiddenness,' 'The Defeat of Evil,' 'Moral Evil: Comparing Theism and Naturalism,' and 'Evil and the Worship Worthiness of God.'

The ultimate how-to reference book for sailors of all ages and all levels of ability, from choosing the right boat to high-performance racing, shown in over 800 step-by-step photographs and diagrams.

 

The UK's most popular cycle challenge - the C2C - has become a modern classic. Tackled by cyclists of all abilities taking from 2 days to a full week it runs 140 miles between the Irish Sea at Whitehaven and the North Sea at Tynemouth. Passing through the Lake District National Park, the Eden Valley and the Pennines, it takes in some of northern England's finest scenery, on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads, with off-road options for those who prefer them.This new guide describes the route, on and off-road, in detail, from west to east, including routes from the alternative start points of Workington and St Bees and to the alternate finish point of Sunderland, a figure-of-eight route encompassing the lot, as well as providing overviews of the east-west route and the Hadrian's Wall and Reivers' Way cycle routes which provide great return trip options.With a particular focus on riding the route with children, the guide also provides all the background information novice cycle tourers will need.

Perfetta combinazione tra estrema leggerezza, ridotto attrito dello scafo sull'acqua e ampia velatura, il catamarano è un'imbarcazione in grado di offrire straordinarie prestazioni ed eccitanti esperienze di navigazione. Questo libro, frutto della riconosciuta esperienza della Royal Yachting Association nella pubblicazione di manuali di nautica, è una guida per l'apprendimento e il miglioramento delle tecniche di navigazione su catamarano. Scegliere un catamarano, armarlo, analizzare le condizioni di vento e di mare, usare il trapezio, navigare con il gennaker, affrontare una regata: tutto sarà più facile con l'aiuto di questo manuale caratterizzato da un'esposizione chiara e corredato di schemi, illustrazioni e foto di navigazione.

'In Search of Powder by Jeremy Evans is funny, irreverent, hedonistic, saucy, insightful, and ski-obsessed. Much like the ski bums detailed within.'---Rob Story, editor at large of Powder and Skiing magazines

'As with being poor, the problem with ski bumming is it takes up most of your time....Fortunately, Jeremy Evans has taken the time to write the book, long needed, that ski bumming has always deserved.'---Wayne Sheldrake, author of Instant Karma: The Heart and Soul of a Ski Bum

'At times tragic and enlightening, In Search of Powder is a must-read for anyone who cherishes the ideal of finding freedom in the mountains.'---Matt Hansen, senior editor of Powder magazine

As a recent college graduate and fledging newspaper reporter in the Lake Tahoe area, Jeremy Evans became immersed in ski bum culture---a carefree lifestyle whose mantra was simply: 'Ski as much as possible.' His snowboarding suffered when he left for a job in the Portland area; and when, at twenty-six, he suffered a stroke, he reexamined his priorities, quit his job, moved back to Tahoe, and threw himself into snowboarding. But while he had been away, the culture had changed. This book is Evans's paean to the disappearing culture of the ski bum. A fascinating look at a world far removed from the larger culture, it is also a curious account of a passion for powder and what its disappearance means.

Evans looks at several prominent ski towns in the West (including Crested Butte, Jackson Hole, Telluride, Lake Tahoe, Park City, and Mammoth) and the ski bums who either flourished or fled. He chronicles the American West transformed by rising real estate costs, an immigrant work-force, misguided values, and corporate-owned resorts. The story he tells is that of quintessentially American characters---rejecting materialism, taking risks, following their own path---and of the glories and pitfalls their lifestyle presents.

Writing for researchers, professionals and graduate students, the authors summarize the collapse of populations of many farmland bird species in the 20th century, one of the biggest conservation problems of the day. They firstly set the historical context of change in agriculture and bird communities since the 18th century, and introduce the bird communities of agricultural land today. They then provide an overview of this very active area of applied conservation science, including in-depth case studies of 16 species that, taken together, illustrate the many ways that agricultural intensification has affected bird populations. Moreover, they show how this evidence base, coupled with recent greening of agriculture policy, has provided opportunities to manage agricultural land to better integrate the needs of food production and bird conservation. They conclude by looking forward to challenges that the conservation of bird populations on agricultural land is likely to face in the near future.