Richard Ballantine Bücher

Wer einen Funken Verstand hat, macht einen weiten Bogen um die Sierra Madre in Mexiko. Der junge Brite Richard Grant reist mitten hindurch - trotz schießwütiger Cowboys, lauernder Banditen und gnadenloser Drogenbosse. Die Erlebnisse seines waghalsigen Trips durch das Land der Outlaws hält er in einem außergewöhnlichen Reisebericht fest - packend, informativ und ... völlig durchgeknallt.

Fasziniert von den europäischen Entdeckern des 19. Jahrhunderts, lotet der Brite Richard Grant seinen eigenen weißen Fleck auf der Landkarte Ostafrikas aus: den kaum kartografierten Malagarasifluss in Tansania. Während er sein Ziel, die Gesamtbefahrung bis zur Quellregion am Tanganjikasee, nie aus den Augen verliert, gerät der Weg dorthin zu einer wahren Tour de Force. Grant erkundet das Nachtleben Sansibars, liefert sich ein Wortgefecht mit dem Exdiktator und Präsidenten Ruandas Paul Kagame und zieht in Burundi mit kongolesischen Dandys und Hutu-Gangstern um die Häuser. Eine enorm temporeiche Reportage, die Ostafrika in seiner ganzen Widersprüchlichkeit zeigt.

Fahrrad Total - bk417; Buchgemeinschaft Donauland; Richard Ballantine/Richard Grant; Paperback; 1992

For those attracted to full-page spreads of howling wolves, playful pups, and packs in fang-bared snarl, Sawtooth Wolves provides a visual spectacular. It's a spin-off from photographer Dutcher's nature film, Wolf, which he claims 200 million people have seen. Dutcher and his crew, along with text writer and project director Ballantine, observed and filmed the behavior of a pack that Dutcher raised in a 25-acre enclosure in Idaho over a six-year period. Habituated to his crew's presence, the wolves tolerated close human approach, resulting in unusually dynamic photography, especially evident in the illustrations of pack hierarchy. An entrancing entree to the world of the wolf

The narrative explores the intricate and tumultuous history of the oldest city on the Mississippi River, as seen through the perspectives of a diverse array of eccentric characters. Richard Grant's insightful examination reveals the city's rich tapestry of experiences, blending travel writing with deep historical context. The book offers a unique lens on the city's past and present, highlighting the stories that shape its identity.

Includes information on bicycle accessories, touring, competitions, and more.

In this captivating exploration, adventure writer Richard Grant embarks on a journey in the Mississippi Delta, a region often misunderstood yet rich in beauty and complexity. Leaving behind their New York City apartment, Grant and his girlfriend, Mariah, purchase an old plantation house in a remote area beyond the small community of Pluto. Their new life involves learning to hunt, grow their own food, and navigate encounters with alligators and snakes. They meet a diverse cast of local characters, including blues legend T-Model Ford, cookbook author Martha Foose, and even actor Morgan Freeman. Grant’s empathetic perspective allows him to capture the extraordinary culture of the Delta while also addressing its bizarre and criminal elements. He delves into the region’s ongoing racial tensions, revealing a landscape marked by de facto segregation yet filled with interdependent relationships between black and white families. Despite observing significant societal issues, Grant finds reasons for hope amid the complexities. This narrative is lively, entertaining, and insightful, blending travel writing with reflections on poverty, community, and race. Ultimately, it’s a love story, as Grant not only falls for Mariah but also for the enchanting place they now call home, concluding that Mississippi is America’s best-kept secret.

The world faces an unexpected threat, when the only remaining forest begins growing larger and larger in an effort to reclaim the world