Heat: Extreme Adventures at the Highest Temperatures on Earth (Record no. 70094)

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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
Statement of responsibility, etc / Ranulph Fiennes.
Title Heat: Extreme Adventures at the Highest Temperatures on Earth
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.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Desert travel.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Explorers—Biography.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Survival.
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Koha item type VC Office Books
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Withdrawn status Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Home library Current library Date acquired Total Checkouts Full call number Barcode Date last seen Price effective from Koha item type Public note
    Dewey Decimal Classification   Not For Loan SNU LIBRARY SNU LIBRARY 30/06/2026   536 FIE VC152 30/06/2026 30/06/2026 VC Office Books Books Received from VC office
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