Stranded in Alaska! Beck Granger and his

anthropologist uncle are on their way to

visit Anakat Village, home to one of the

native peoples of Alaska, when their tiny

plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness.

Volcano eruption! Beck and his friend are on a relaxing holiday in Borneo, visiting orang-utan sanctuaries and hanging out by the pool. Except that when they spend the afternoon out in the jungle, things take an unexpected turn, and a volcano eruption leaves

them stranded and alone.

Beck must use all his skills to survive the dangers of the jungles and

swamps of Borneo - can he get them to safety alive?

Mud, sweat and tears Bear tells the story of his action-packed life. Gripping, moving

and wildly exhilarating, "Mud, Sweat and Tears" is a must-read

for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike.

Facing up : a remarkable journey

to the summit of Mt Everest

Facing the frozen ocean : one man's

dream to lead a team across the

treacherous North Atlantic