Browsing: Outdoors & Nature

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: This turn-of-the-century history tells the story of how one meteorologist’s hubris contributed to the nation’s deadliest natural disaster — the Great Galveston Hurricane. An “absorbing narrative” that’s “torqued by drama and taut with suspense” (Publishers Weekly).

“Enthralling… Compelling, and chilling, reading” (The Denver Post): A combination of true stories, fascinating science, and practical survival advice, this book draws from the expertise of military officers, doctors, and first responders to answer the question: Who survives — and why? “Illuminating” (Booklist).

Emma Gatewood was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first personman or…

When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10,1996, he hadn’t slept in…

“Gripping” (Booklist): In 1959, nine Russian hikers met a bizarre death in the Ural Mountains in a notorious case that perplexes investigators to this day. This New York Times bestseller digs into the facts and offers a compelling answer to the mystery. With over 4,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“A soaring wonder of a book” (The Boston Globe): This New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2015 follows the author’s decision to adopt a fierce predator in the wake of her father’s death. An “instant classic” (The New York Times) with over 15,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

This “thrilling” true story (The Washington Post) follows backpacker Yossi Ghinsberg, who was separated from his companions and had to fight to make it out of the Amazon rainforest alive… With over 1,800 five-star Goodreads ratings!

In 1904, Henry Flagler began work on an unbelievable project — connecting mainland Florida to the island of Key West with 153 miles of railroad across the open ocean. Find out what doomed the disastrous project in this “remarkable” New York Times bestseller (Booklist).

A CLASSIC FROM THE “NEW YORK TIMES” BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF “ONE SUMMER ” Back in America after twenty years in…

Is everything you learned in school completely wrong? This humorous, enlightening Wall Street Journal bestseller highlights common errors and debunks enduring myths about a wide range of topics, from history and government to sports, popular culture, and more!