Colder by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, £25

"The majority of the photographs in this book were taken as quick snapshots with small, one-lens cameras briefly removed from an inner jacket pocket by the gloved hand of the relevant snapper. They are my memories of exciting times."

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is arguably the UK's greatest polar explorer and adventurer, whose never-say-die approach to life has enabled him to endure conditions most of us could never handle. His many successes of exploring the vastness of the icy southern hemisphere and the polar ice cap, as well as scientifically monitoring how the human body copes in such extreme conditions, has pushed him to the forefront of his field. Equally he has taken on several challenges purely for raising vast amounts of money, such as scaling Mount Everest.

This fully illustrated and updated edition of Fiennes' memoirs includes maps and diary notes of his adventures all supported by new narrative.

CAROLINE REECE

WATERSTONES KENDAL