PAIA, HI, September 26, 2012 (Press-News.org) Pilgrim's Tales, a travel book publisher based in Hawaii, is proud to announce that author/explorer Brandon Wilson's four travel adventure books are now also available from BarnesandNoble.com as NOOK editions.
A constant theme in all of Wilson's books is that ordinary people can conquer seemingly extraordinary challenges—and his latest award-winning book is a prime example. Over the Top & Back Again: Hiking X the Alps chronicles the ups and downs of an intrepid midlife couple who dig deep to hike across eight countries on the daunting Via Alpina. Besides promising total immersion into Alpine life, it means climbing the equivalent of 12 Mt. Everests while facing their greatest fears. Whether you dream of making this journey—or are just a fan of schadenfreude—you'll savor this empowering, humorous, wildly subversive tale. Includes illustrations by Ken Plumb and color photos/maps by the author. Recipient of the 2010 Book of the Year Bronze Award from ForeWord Reviews.
Other NOOK books in Wilson's true-adventure travel series include Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace, winner of the coveted Lowell Thomas Gold Award, and named 2009 Best Travel Book by the Society of American Travel Writers. Two modern-day pilgrims discover timeless truths when they embark upon the ultimate challenge—to hike the Templar Trail across 11 countries to Jerusalem. Throwing themselves out into the universe with bad maps, blisters, and plenty of optimism, they face age-old challenges in search of adventure, life's meaning and lasting peace. They also discover that even today, there's nothing like a little war to shake your strongest resolve. Includes 44 color photos and maps by the author.
Wilson is also the author of Dead Men Don't Leave Tips: Adventures X Africa. After their overland dream safari from London to Cape Town turns into a nightmare, a honeymooning couple set off alone to discover Africa's heart and soul. Misadventure is their constant companion as they cross the Sahara, climb Kilimanjaro, whitewater raft the Zambezi, hunt dik-dik with Pygmies, stalk mountain gorillas, and hop a gun-run through war-torn Mozambique. This darkly humorous travel adventure offers sage advice about traveling with partners—while providing an "un-sanitized for your protection" look at a journey into Africa's wildest unknown. Includes color photos by the author.
Yak Butter Blues is Wilson's debut book and an IPPY Award winner. Join him, his wife and their Tibetan horse, as they become the first Western couple to hike an ancient path from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu on a journey once called "impossible". Walk alongside them as they face lung-searing altitudes, slow starvation, blizzards, bureaucracy and bullets. But it's not all pain and peril. Discover the kindness of strangers. Then witness a culture teetering on the edge of extinction. Little could prepare them for this ultimate test of resolve, faith... and very survival. Includes color photos by the author.
Brandon Wilson is a member of the prestigious Explorers Club.
Pilgrim's Tales, Inc. publishes true stories of adventure, discovery and enlightenment. Their books are available worldwide in digital formats (NOOK, Kindle and Kindle apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac, Blackberry, Android-based devices, and Windows Phone 7) and in hardcover and paperback editions from your favorite bookstore. Visit pilgrimstales.com or "Brandon Wilson, Adventure Travel Author" on Facebook for videos, photos, reviews, excerpts, interviews and more.
Pilgrim's Tales publishes books of adventure, discovery and enlightenment, including Over the Top & Back Again, 2010 Book of the Year Bronze Award winner, Along the Templar Trail, 2009 Best Travel Book (SATWF), and Yak Butter Blues, an IPPY Award winner
Travel Lightly on Your Next Literary Journey. Pilgrim's Tales Announces that Brandon Wilson's Award-Winning Adventure Books Are Now Available for Nook
Lowell Thomas Award-winning author/explorer Brandon Wilson's four travel adventure books are now also available from BarnesandNoble.com as NOOK editions.
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[Press-News.org] Travel Lightly on Your Next Literary Journey. Pilgrim's Tales Announces that Brandon Wilson's Award-Winning Adventure Books Are Now Available for NookLowell Thomas Award-winning author/explorer Brandon Wilson's four travel adventure books are now also available from BarnesandNoble.com as NOOK editions.