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100			_aFiennes, Ranulph
245		0	_aHeat: Extreme Adventures at the Highest Temperatures on Earth _c/ Ranulph Fiennes.
250			_aExport edition.
260			_aLondon _b: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. _c, 2015.
300			_a416 p. _b, 24 pages of colour plates : illustrations _c; 23 cm.
520			_aHeat: 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			_aAdventure and adventurers.
650			_aDesert travel.
650			_aExplorers—Biography.
650			_aSurvival.
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