The Andes

The Andes

Author: Cathy Biggar

Publisher: Andes

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780953608713

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The first comprehensive trekking guide to the Andes. Includes descriptions for over 30 of the most popular treks plus many interesting day walks in all 7 countries the mountain chain of the Andes. The guidebook contains descriptions for 33 main treks Every trek included has a sketch map of the area and a trek profile indicating heights. Each trek is graded and summarised for duration, distance, total ascent and highest point. There is an introductory chapter on trekking in the Andes comparing the different areas and giving advice on planning a trek, and general travel advice for South America. Each area chapter also has a brief introduction giving details of climate and travel. Important towns for accessing the treks are described, concentrating on information relevant to the trekker. Appendices include flora and fauna information and a glossary of Spanish/English terms relevant to trekkers.


Everest: A Trekker's Guide

Everest: A Trekker's Guide

Author: Radek Kucharski

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2023-09-25

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1783629622

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Everest has an eternal appeal for mountain lovers and the classic trek to Everest Base Camp is high on the bucket-list of many trekkers. This guidebook covers the most popular route in the Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint for Everest. It also describes the classic route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, as well as a trek north to Gokyo with its spectacular lakes and the peak of Gokyo Ri. Finally, the Three Passes Trek, also starting in Namche, links the region's major passes and valleys. The guidebook includes suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo, as well as one trek approaching Everest from Tibet – from Kharta to the Kangshung Face. It is packed with essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation, as well as notes on culture and the fascinating history of the region, making this a complete guide to exploring the area.


Startup Life

Startup Life

Author: Brad Feld

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-14

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1118443640

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Real life insights on what it takes to make it in a relationship with an entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are always on the go, looking for the next "startup" challenge. And while they lead very intensely rewarding lives, time is always short and relationships are often long-distant and stressed because of extended periods apart. Coping with these, and other obstacles, are critical if an entrepreneur and their partner intend on staying together—and staying happy. In Startup Life, Brad Feld—a Boulder, Colorado-based entrepreneur turned-venture capitalist—shares his own personal experiences with his wife Amy, offering a series of rich insights into successfully leading a balanced life as a human being who wants to play as hard as he works and who wants to be as fulfilled in life and in work. With this book, Feld distills his twenty years of experience in this field to addresses how the village of startup people can put aside their workaholic ways and lead rewarding lives in all respects. Includes real-life examples of entrepreneurial couples who have had successful relationships and what works for them Provides practical advice for adapting to change and overcoming the inevitable ups and downs associated with the entrepreneurial lifestyle Written by Brad Feld, a thought-leader in this field who has been an early-stage investor and successful entrepreneur for more than twenty years While there's no "secret formula" to relationship success in the world of the entrepreneur, there are ways to making navigation of this territory easier. Startup Life is a well-rounded guide that has the insights and advice you need to succeed in both your personal and business life.


Encyclopedia of Video Games [2 volumes]

Encyclopedia of Video Games [2 volumes]

Author: Mark J. P. Wolf

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-08-16

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13: 0313379378

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This encyclopedia collects and organizes theoretical and historical content on the topic of video games, covering the people, systems, technologies, and theoretical concepts as well as the games themselves. This two-volume encyclopedia addresses the key people, companies, regions, games, systems, institutions, technologies, and theoretical concepts in the world of video games, serving as a unique resource for students. The work comprises over 300 entries from 97 contributors, including Ralph Baer and Nolan Bushnell, founders of the video game industry and some of its earliest games and systems. Contributing authors also include founders of institutions, academics with doctoral degrees in relevant fields, and experts in the field of video games. Organized alphabetically by topic and cross-referenced across subject areas, Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming will serve the needs of students and other researchers as well as provide fascinating information for game enthusiasts and general readers.


Advances in Usability and User Experience

Advances in Usability and User Experience

Author: Tareq Ahram

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-06-22

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13: 3319604929

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This book focuses on emerging issues in usability, interface design, human computer interaction and user experience, with a special emphasis on the research aimed at understanding human-interaction and usability issues with products, services and systems for improved experience. It covers modeling as well as innovative design concepts, with a special emphasis to user-centered design, and design for special populations, particularly the elderly. Virtual reality, digital environments, heuristic evaluation and feedback of devices’ interfaces (visual and haptic) are also among the topics covered in this book. Based on the AHFE 2017 Conference on Usability & User Experience, held on July 17-21, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, USA, the book describes new findings, research methods and user-centered evaluation approaches.


The Physics of Star Trek

The Physics of Star Trek

Author: Lawrence M. Krauss

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2007-08-02

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0465008631

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How does the Star Trek universe stack up against the real universe? What warps when you're traveling at warp speed? What is the difference between a wormhole and a black hole? Are time loops really possible, and can I kill my grandmother before I am born? Anyone who has ever wondered "could this really happen?" will gain useful insights into the Star Trek universe (and, incidentally, the real world of physics) in this charming and accessible guide. Lawrence M. Krauss boldly goes where Star Trek has gone-and beyond. From Newton to Hawking, from Einstein to Feynman, from Kirk to Picard, Krauss leads readers on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it and as it might one day be.


Scholastic Book of World Records 2012

Scholastic Book of World Records 2012

Author: Jenifer Corr Morse

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2011-11

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0545331498

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A reference guide includes records in the realms of politics, sports, the environment, nature, space, and popular culture, and includes a section of United States records.


Outside Adventure Travel Trekking

Outside Adventure Travel Trekking

Author: David Noland

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2001-04-03

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780393320725

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"A trek is a long-distance multi-day walk...during which the walker is required neither to carry heavy loads nor prepare meals"--(from the introduction). Travel journalist Noland describes treks to isolated destinations in countries such as Nepal, Tanzania, Pakistan, Chile, Italy, Sikkim, Morocco, Tibet, the US, Panama, and Kazakhstan. The 20 treks are rated according to difficulty, required skills, comfort, and cost. The text is accompanied by numerous color photographs. c. Book News Inc.


PC Mag

PC Mag

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1982-11

Total Pages: 1296

ISBN-13:

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PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.


Net Trek

Net Trek

Author: Kelly Maloni

Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 9780679761860

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Packed with concise high-interest descriptions, handy side-bars and eyecatching graphics, this is the first comprehensive listing of online Trekker interest groups, conferences, forums, games and trivia. It covers the Internet, the major commercial services, including CompuServe, America Online and Prodigy, and hundreds of bulletin boards.