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In May of 1963, Seattle mountaineer Jim Whittaker stepped into world history by becoming the first American to summit Mount Everest. More than 50 years later, he is still regarded as a seminal figure in North American mountaineering, as well as an astute businessman who helped create the outdoor recreation industry. A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond is Jim's courageous, no-punches-pulled autobiography and a look at a peripatetic, sometimes difficult life.

As one of the world's leading brain surgeons, Dr Jandial is the last hope for many patients who have extreme forms of cancer - patients who can't be saved, but deserve more time. Life on a Knife's Edge is his account of the resilience, courage and belief he has witnessed in his patients, and the lessons he has learned from them.

Having returned to Herouxville, capital of Vestonia, Max Renard has found himself drawn into the dangerous game of courtly intrigue. King Carl III is ill and weakened by his wounds. This leads to tensions between the various princely parties at court. The struggle for influence inside the country is spilling over onto a whole new level. Carl III's foreign enemies are taking advantage of his weakness and ramping up their pressure.

There are moments in life when something deeper calls — a knowing you can’t explain, but can’t ignore. Beyond The Edge of Life is a space to honor that signal and learn how to live from it. Hosted by Emily Johnson — spiritual teacher, intuitive channel, and former critical care nurse — this podcast bridges two worlds: the grounded realities of being human and the quiet wisdom of the unseen. Each Thursday, you’ll receive a solo teaching, a channeled message, or a grounded conversation with another spiritual voice — all designed to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and ...

This podcast will teach you to live the life you want. Even if you do not know what that life is now. In Ancient Greece, the philosopher Socrates declared that the sum of all philosophical commandments was too,´Know yourself.´ ´Know Thyself´ was carved into stone at the entrance to Apollo´s temple at Delphi in Greece, according to legend. It is therefore with this question or command in hand that we will begin the foundational pillars for Life Edge´s plan to fill your heart and soul with passion for a new life filled with victories as you gain strength, confidence, power, desires and ...

A simple and profoundly life-changing story. The book for everyone who’s ever wondered, “Isn’t there supposed to be more to life?” This audiobook will leave you inspired, hopeful and filled with a deep sense of calm and clarity. In a small cafe at a location so remote it stands in the middle of the middle of nowhere, a visitor f inds three unusual questions on the back of a menu.

An irresistibly moving, funny and urgent memoir about the reality of caring for your parents, when you can barely care for yourself. 'Moving and real, as well as splutter-your-tea funny' – Miranda Sawyer It was the kind of phone call we all dread. Your elderly father has been admitted to...

Welcome to The Enneagram Edge, the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs ready to unlock the power of their Enneagram type to create thriving businesses and lives they love.Join me, Margot Zaher, a certified Enneagram coach and business coach, as we dive deep into how your personality influences everything from decision-making and productivity to relationships and success. Episodes are packed with practical tips, real-world stories, and interviews with entrepreneurs who’ve leveraged their Enneagram type to overcome obstacles, tap into their strengths, and achieve their goals.Whether you're a ...

It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler", is that kind of person. Leben's reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness.

Scientists' understanding of life is progressing more rapidly than at any point in human history, from the extraordinary decoding of DNA to the controversial emergence of biotechnology. Featuring pioneering biologists, geneticists, physicists, and science writers, Life explains just how far we've come - and takes a brilliantly educated guess at where we're heading.

Tired of the 9-5 grind and craving more purpose, freedom, and impact? Leading Edge Life helps you escape corporate burnout and build a fulfilling career on your terms. Get real success stories, career change strategies, and mindset shifts to confidently quit, monetize your skills, and take your next bold leap. Whether pivoting, launching a business, or searching for your true calling, you'll get the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence.

Honed Edge Life is here to answer all your questions about business, life and anything else to help you Hone Your Edge in life.

Nearly a hundred years after its publication, Kurt Gödel's famous proof that every mathematical system must contain propositions that are true - yet never provable - continues to unsettle mathematics, philosophy, and computer science. Yet unlike Einstein, with whom he formed a warm and abiding friendship, Gödel has long escaped all but the most casual scrutiny of his life.

Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?

At the Human Edge is a nonfiction popular science book that unravels the amazing adaptive physiological responses that our bodies undergo as we push ourselves to the physical limits in human performance. Each chapter is dedicated to a unique extreme environment, on Earth and beyond. The book captures the history, geography, legacy and the physical challenges that our physiology faces in our attempt to conquer the great outdoors.

*Canada Reads 2019 Longlist *Winner of the 2017 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction Do no harm is our most important rule, but we break it all the time trying to do good. In this deeply personal book, winner of the 2017 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction...

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR Shortlisted for the HWA Nonfiction Crown Award Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize From Peter Marshall...

A life worth living is lived at the edges where it is wild. At the beginning of his memoir Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map, Rick Ridgeway tells us that if you add up all his many expeditions, he’s spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents: “And most of that in...

A Journey He Couldn’t Miss… and a Step He Couldn’t Take He found himself a traveler in the strangest of lands. Where invisible secrets come starkly into sight. Where the fairest of companions leads the way into unsuspected danger and darkness. Where hidden battles burst into the open...

Tonight we cover Shanon Sharpe getting fired from E.S.P.N. and the dangers of thinking with your dick over discipline. We are also cover Gilbert Arenas in an alleged federal indictment over card games. We tackle an elephant in the room destroying success & the people who live life on the edge with no financial and social competence whatsoever.