Heat: Extreme Adventures at the Highest Temperatures on Earth (Record no. 69814)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781471137969 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 536 FIE |
| Edition number | 23 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Fiennes, Ranulph |
| 245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Heat: Extreme Adventures at the Highest Temperatures on Earth |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / Ranulph Fiennes. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | Export edition. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | London |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | : Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | , 2015. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 416 p. |
| Other physical details | , 24 pages of colour plates : illustrations |
| Dimensions | ; 23 cm. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Heat: Extreme Adventures at the Highest Temperatures on Earth is a memoir in which explorer Ranulph Fiennes recounts his experiences surviving and travelling through some of the hottest and most hostile regions on Earth. Best known for his polar expeditions and ascent of Mount Everest, Fiennes shifts his attention to deserts and tropical environments where extreme heat, dehydration, and isolation present constant threats. The book combines personal adventure with insights into human endurance and exploration. Drawing on decades of expeditions, the author describes journeys across deserts in the Middle East, Africa, and other arid regions, including military operations and endurance events such as the Marathon des Sables. He explains the physical and psychological challenges of surviving in temperatures exceeding 40°C, emphasizing preparation, resilience, teamwork, and decision-making under life-threatening conditions. The narrative also highlights encounters with remote landscapes, local cultures, and the practical realities of exploration. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book is both an adventure memoir and an exploration of human determination. It is recommended for readers interested in travel writing, exploration, survival, geography, endurance sports, and autobiographical literature. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Adventure and adventurers. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Desert travel. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Explorers—Biography. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Survival. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | VC Office Books |
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