Why do explorers put themselves in dangerous situations? And, once the worst possible situation occurs, how do they find the resources to survive? The author presents a series of tales from his own experience as well as that of other explorers including Columbus, Cortez, Scott, Shackleton, Stanley, Livingstone.  Meer

From the vast island of Sumatra, Benedict Allen brings back the strangest of travellers' tales concerning black-maned ape-men as Theodore Hull - octogenarian survivor of Japanese labour camps - entices him onto the trail of the Gugu.  Meer

This enquiry into the explorer mindset is part meditation, part memoir, from one of 'Britain's greatest explorers' (Telegraph)  Meer

A.K. Benedicts Zo alleen, zo alleen is een 'er was eens' zoals je dat nog nooit hebt gelezen. Er was eens, in een land niet ver van hier, een moordenaar geïnspireerd door sprookjes, op zoek naar bloederig vertier… Rechercheur Lyla Rondell is bezig met de zaak van haar leven.  Meer

The tenth novel in the urban fantasy series which began with Fated - the Alex Verus novels are magic-filled fan favourites, perfect for readers of...  Meer