Think Everest (Record no. 69822)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260630100029.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9788130919546 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 954.96 ATU |
| Edition number | 23 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Karwal, Atul. |
| 245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Think Everest |
| Remainder of title | : Scaling Mountains with the Mind |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / Atul Karwal and Anita Karwal. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | Second edition. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | New Delhi |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | : Viva Books Private Limited |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | , 2015. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xii, 264 p. |
| Other physical details | : illustrations |
| Dimensions | ; 22 cm. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | Think Everest: Scaling Mountains with the Mind is an inspirational memoir by Atul Karwal, an Indian Police Service officer and accomplished mountaineer, written with Anita Karwal. The book chronicles Atul Karwal's dream of climbing Mount Everest and the determination, discipline, and resilience required to achieve that goal. It demonstrates that extraordinary accomplishments are possible through focused preparation, mental strength, and perseverance rather than exceptional talent alone. Beginning with his early fascination for adventure, the narrative follows the author's rigorous physical training, selection process, expedition planning, acclimatization, and the 76-day Everest expedition. It vividly describes the challenges of high-altitude climbing, including harsh weather, avalanches, crevasses, oxygen scarcity, and the emotional and psychological pressures faced by climbers. Alongside the adventure, the authors share practical insights into mountaineering techniques, teamwork, leadership, risk management, and survival in extreme environments. Beyond being an account of a successful Everest ascent, the book presents Mount Everest as a metaphor for overcoming life's obstacles. It encourages readers to identify their own "Everest" and pursue it with courage, discipline, optimism, and persistence. The work is valuable for readers interested in adventure literature, leadership, motivational studies, sports psychology, and personal development. |
| 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 | Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Mountaineering. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Mountaineers—India—Biography. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | VC Office Books |
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