“Unverfrorene Freunde: Mein Leben unter Pinguinen” by Klemens Pütz
Everything you always wanted to know about penguins described in a very entertaining and humorous way. (more…)
“Epic” compiled by Clint Willies
In the book are stories about ascents to the highest peaks in the world, in Alaska, Nepal, Pakistan and Antarctica. (more…)
“Antarktische Wildnis: Südgeorgien (South Georgia)” by Thies Matzen and Kicki Ericson
The Antarctic Sea and South Georgia can't be shown better! (more…)
“Reisebegleiter: Antarktische Halbinsel, Falkland-Inseln, Südgeorgien” among others by Klemens Pütz
An entertaining and informative guide for the journey into the Anarctic about the history, geography, climate, weather, flora and fauna and about the landing sites on the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney and South Shetland Islands. (more…)
“Tierwelt der Antarktis und Subantarktis” among others by Klemens Pütz
Very informative reference book for the animals in the Antarctic and the Falkland Islands. (more…)
“Empire Antarctica: Ice, Silence, and Emperor Penguins” by Gavin Francis
Gavin Francis spent an antarctic winter in the British research station "Halley" as a doctor. Open, informative and entertaining is his book about it. (more…)
“Last Ocean – The toothfish and the battle for Antarctica’s Soul”
The Ross sea is between New Zealand and South America in Antarctica and is called "The Last Ocean". The mainland of Antarctica is protected by Antarctic Treaty, but the oceans around Antarctica are not covered by this treaty. The Ross Sea, home of penguins, whales and many other animals is threaten by the fishing industry. The documentary shows this impressively. (more…)
“Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing
This book is about the expedition to Antarctica from Sir Ernest Shackleton 1914. In the Weddel Sea the ship "Endurance" became locked in ice. Thus began the struggle of survival of Shackleton and his crew of twenty-seven men. All expedition members survived and were back home two years later. (more…)
“Visitor’s Guide to South Georgia” by Sally Poncet, Kim Crosbie
A comprehensive and informative guide about South Georgia. (more…)
“Shackleton – A Life in poetry” by Jim Mayer
Jim Mayer was the expedition leader of my three-week trip to Antarctica. Jim reveals another side from Shackleton. He found poems, that Shackleton wrote, loved and used to motivate his men, who were often operating close to their physical and psychological limits. Poems influenced his speeches, his letters to his wife and the way he led his men. (more…)