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Silence

In the Age of Noise

By: Erling Kagge

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A joyful celebration" (NPR) that shows us why silence is essential to our sanity and happiness—and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude—from a renowned explorer and acclaimed author. In this astonishing and transformative meditation, Erling Kagge, famed Norwegian explorer and the first person to reach the South Pole alone, explores the silence around us, the silence within us, and the silence we must create. By recounting his own experiences and discussing the observations of poets, artists, and explorers, Kagge shows us what silence is, where it can be found, and why it is now more important than ever.

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Vintage

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0525563644

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9780525563648

Philosophy for Polar Explorers

By: Erling Kagge

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Philosophy for Polar Explorers

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A thoughtful and eloquent meditation that invites us to treat life like a grand exploration and illuminates the possibilities that await us when we do—from “a philosophical adventurer—or perhaps an adventurous philosopher” (The New York Times). Erling Kagge is one of the world’s most accomplished explorers. He was the first to conquer all three poles on foot, by climbing Mount Everest and walking to the North and South Poles. In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, he uses the wisdom and expertise he has gained on his travels to reflect on life, nature, and humanity. Simple things like getting up early and accepting failure can make a difference, whether battling an arctic storm or stuck in traffic. And practices such as cultivating optimism and being open-minded when pursuing goals can benefit our lives enormously, wherever our paths may take us.

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Pantheon

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1524749117

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9781524749118

Walking

One Step At a Time

By: Erling Kagge

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Walking

One Step At a Time

By: Erling Kagge

A renowned explorer and acclaimed author shows us that walking is a natural accompaniment to creativity—and among the most radical things we can do. “Simple, profound … compelling … [a book that] packs a surprisingly motivational punch” (GQ). Why do we walk? Where do we walk from? What is our destination? Placing one foot in front of the other and embarking on the journey of discovery are activities intrinsic to our nature. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For renowned explorer Erling Kagge, walking is a natural accompaniment to creativity: the occasion for the unspoken dialogue of thinking. Walking is also the antidote to the speed at which we conduct our lives, to our insistence on rushing, on doing everything in a precipitous manner.

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Vintage

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0525564497

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9780525564492

The North Pole

The History of an Obsession

By: Erling Kagge

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The North Pole

The History of an Obsession

By: Erling Kagge

A philosophical adventurer or perhaps an adventurous philosopher' NEW YORK TIMES • 'As an explorer Erling Kagge is world class; as a writer he is equally gifted’ SIR RANULPH FIENNES Throughout recorded human time, few places on Earth have inspired as much fascination as the North Pole. This is an otherworldly place with no latitude and no longitude, a place where the sun rises and stays aloft for six months before setting, plunging the expanse of ice and water into darkness for half a year. Long before we ever journeyed to the North Pole, human beings have wondered what the northernmost point of our planet might be like. It became densely mythologised by writers, thinkers, historians and philosophers across civilisations. Perhaps it was the actual garden of Eden? Or the sunny land of the Hyperboreans, as Herodotus surmised? Only recently did we get to the North Pole – fending off scurvy, polar bears and frostbite – to report on its strange wonders. Norwegian adventurer, philosopher and acclaimed author Erling Kagge ventured to the North Pole in 1990. Blending memoir from that intrepid journey, along with history, philosophy and a stark warning about melting ice, comes a profound meditation about nature and our place within it. The North Pole is for anyone who’s gazed out at the horizon – and wondered what happens if you keep walking.

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Random House

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0241999626

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After the North Pole

A Story of Survival, Mythmaking, and Melting Ice

By: Erling Kagge

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After the North Pole

A Story of Survival, Mythmaking, and Melting Ice

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The Norwegian explorer, philosopher and acclaimed writer chronicles his historic 58-day journey to the North Pole on skis in this thought-provoking memoir that is also a profound meditation about nature and our place within it. The North Pole looms large in our collective psyche--the ultimate Otherland in a world mapped and traversed. It is the center of our planet's rotation, one of the places that is most vulnerable in an epoch of global climate change. Its sub-zero temperatures and strange year of one sunset and one sunrise make it an eerie, utterly disorienting place that challenges human endurance and understanding. Erling Kagge and his friend Børge Ousland became the first people "to ever reach the pole without dogs, without depots and without motorized aids," skiing for 58 days from a drop off point on the ice edge of Canada's northernmost island. In magisterial prose, Erling narrates his epic, record-making journey, probing the physical challenges and psychological motivations for embarking on such an epic expedition, the history of the territory's exploration, its place in legend and art, and the thrilling adventures he experienced during the trek. It is another example of what bestselling author Robert MacFarlane has called "Kagge's extraordinary life in wild places," Erling offers surprises on every page while observing the key role that this place holds in our current climate and geopolitical conversations. As majestic, mesmerizing, and monumental as the terrain it captures, After the North Pole is for anyone who has gazed out at the horizon--and wondered what happens if you keep going. After the North Pole is illustrated with 12-14 photographs. Translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson.

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HarperOne

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006342178X

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9780063421783

Under Manhattan

By: Erling Kagge

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Under Manhattan

By: Erling Kagge

Erling Kagge experiences New York like never before - underground. Along with Steve Duncan, an urban historian and photographer, he descends into the network of sewers, subways and water tunnels. They traverse the length of New York, from the Bronx to Manhattan. Their final stop: the Atlantic Ocean. Through photos, philosophical reflections and accounts of their journey a world opens up that has never been explored before. Erling describes what he sees en route, a 'negative beauty' formed by the absence of colour, light, natural order.

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9462380171

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Silence

In the Age of Noise

By: Erling Kagge

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In the Age of Noise

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Philosophy for Polar Explorers

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Walking

One Step At a Time

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One Step At a Time

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The Philosophy of an Explorer

16 Life-lessons from Surviving the Extreme

By: Erling Kagge

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The Philosophy of an Explorer

16 Life-lessons from Surviving the Extreme

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Erling Kagge transforms and consoles us' Alain de Botton ____________________________ Surviving extreme conditions can teach us to lead a fulfilled life. No one knows this better than Erling Kagge, who was the first man in history to reach all of the Earth's poles by foot - the North, the South, and the summit of Everest. In Philosophy for Polar Explorers he brings together the wisdom and expertise he has gained from the expeditions that have taken him to the limits of the earth, and of human endurance. In sixteen meditative but practical lessons - from cultivating an optimistic outlook, to getting up at the right time, to learning to take pleasure in the small things and comfort in solitude - Erling Kagge reveals what survival in the most extreme conditions can teach us about how to lead a meaningful life. Wherever we may be headed. ____________________________ 'His wisdom will soothe and awaken' Fearne Cotton 'A delightful book that explores the strange land between getting out of bed in the morning and reaching for the moon Tristan Gooley 'A wonderfully deft Swiss army knife of a book' Dan Richards 'As an explorer Erling Kagge is world class; as a writer he is equally gifted' Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Erling Kagge is a philosophical adventurer - or perhaps an adventurous philosopher' The New York Times 'An author for our noisy times, full of a rare and deeply redemptive languor and perspective' Alain de Botton

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Penguin UK

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0241993997

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9780241993996

A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art

By: Erling Kagge

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A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art

By: Erling Kagge

Everything you always wanted to know about the art market but were afraid to ask. A pioneering collector explains how to use passion and intuition to acquire key pieces or build a collection--even on a limited budget.

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Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV

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3899555791

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The Joy of Quiet Places

By: Alex Leviton,Erling Kagge

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The Joy of Quiet Places

By: Alex Leviton,Erling Kagge

Discover 60 of our planet's most serene and peaceful spaces plus 120 extra ideas on tranquil trips that explore the joys, pleasures, and restorative effects of quiet travel. Nothing is more healing to the mind and spirit than finding a special place of peace. Learn how to slow down, open your eyes and ears to the tiny details of our world, and find joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this unique travel guide. Inside The Joy of Quiet Places: 60 joyous and special quiet places from all over the world organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of quiet trips; Feature profiles explore the joy of each quiet place and its story including why it is so special, its history, its challenges, and the quality of joy you may feel while there; At-a-glance reasons to go offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find from each journey plus 'don't miss' experiences ensure you make the most of your time; Q&A panels from experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledge; Essential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenities; Stunning photography throughout; Covers Africa & the Middle East, Americas & Antarctica, Asia, Europe, Oceania; Beautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet's Joy of series. Lonely Planet's Joy of series introduces The Joy of Quiet Places, the ultimate gift book for anyone looking to experience a meditative or mindful getaway, and add more balance and joy to their next travel adventure. Includes the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, New Zealand"--Publisher's description.

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Philosophie für Abenteurer

By: Erling Kagge

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Philosophie für Abenteurer

By: Erling Kagge

»Unterwegs im ewigen Eis kommst du dem Geheimnis eines guten Lebens auf die Spur. Es geht um die Konzentration auf die einfachen Freuden«, schreibt einer der größten Abenteurer unserer Zeit, auf seinem Weg zum Südpol. Ausdauer, Mut und Leidenschaft verlangt eine solche Expedition. Und es sind besondere Erfahrungen, die man dabei macht: Wie wichtig es ist, morgens früh aus dem Schlafsack zu kriechen, auch wenn das Thermometer minus 50 Grad anzeigt. Wie gut eine Handvoll Rosinen schmeckt, die im Eis eine ganze Mahlzeit ersetzen. Dass die Einsamkeit der Natur zu innerem Frieden führt. Und wir? Haben wir in Zeiten von Corona nicht Ähnliches erlebt? Dass unser Leben in ungewohnter Einfachheit überraschend reich sein kann? Erling Kagges Philosophie für Abenteurer ist das Buch der Stunde.

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Suhrkamp Verlag

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3458766251

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Mein Nordpol

Eine Biografie | Natur, Mythen, Abenteuerlust und schmelzendes Eis

By: Erling Kagge

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Mein Nordpol

Eine Biografie | Natur, Mythen, Abenteuerlust und schmelzendes Eis

By: Erling Kagge

Erling Kagge hat seine eigene Biografie des Nordpols verfasst. Es ist eine höchst persönliche, philosophische, klimapolitische, lehrreiche – und vor allem spannende – Annäherung an den einen unvergleichlichen Ort. Zum siebten Geburtstag bekam Erling von seinen Eltern einen Globus. Er drehte ihn, drehte und schaute auf Länder und Meere, bis sein Blick am obersten Punkt hängen blieb. Das war, inmitten einer blaugrauen Fläche, der Nordpol. Konnte man dort hinreisen? Und wer reiste dort hin? Er las Abenteuerbücher, begleitete Thor Heyerdal auf seinen Expeditionen, war auf Skiern mit Fridtjof Nansen unterwegs. Befasste sich mit den Erzählungen der ersten erfolgreichen Polarreisenden und mit den Berichten über die Ungezählten, die von ihren Expeditionen nicht zurückkehrten. Schließlich wurde er selbst zum Abenteurer. Am 4. Mai 1990 erreichte er zusammen mit Børge Ousland den Sehnsuchtsort seiner Kindheit. Nachdem sie 59 Tage lang ihre Schlitten durch Kälte, Eis und Schnee gezogen hatten. War er während der Vorbereitung besessen von der Vorstellung, es allen beweisen zu können, so änderte sich am Ziel seine Haltung. Ging es nicht vielmehr um den Weg dorthin? Um die besondere Beziehung zum Nabel der Welt, um das Eis, das der fortschreitende Klimawandel rasant zum Schmelzen bringt? »Die Geschichte des Nordpols ist die Geschichte unseres Verhältnisses zur Natur«, sagt Erling Kagge.

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Silence

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Philosophy for Polar Explorers

Philosophy for Polar Explorers

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The North Pole

After the North Pole

After the North Pole

Under Manhattan

Under Manhattan

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Silence

Philosophy for Polar Explorers

Philosophy for Polar Explorers

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The Philosophy of an Explorer

The Philosophy of an Explorer

A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art

A Poor Collector's Guide to Buying Great Art

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The Joy of Quiet Places

Philosophie für Abenteurer

Philosophie für Abenteurer

Mein Nordpol

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