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Natasa Briski (Slovenia), Misba Khan (UK), Ida Olsson (Sweden), Asma Al Thani (Qatar), Susan Gallon (France), Lamees Nijem (Kuwait), Olga Rumyantseva (Russia), Mariam Hamidaddin (Saudi Arabia), Stephanie Solomonides (Cyprus).
Selected from over 1000 applicants, several members of the team became the first person or the first woman from their country to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition. Already highly accomplished in their own fields, they are each pro-active role models both in their own countries and internationally.
Natasa Briski (Slovenia) started her career as a sports journalist before tackling international politics as a corresspondent in Washington DC and more recently founding her own media network. She remains one of the most prominent broadcast journalists in Slovenia.
Misba Khan (UK) is a financial officer for the National Health Service in the UK as well as a Chaplain at her local hospital. She became the first British Muslim Woman to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition and has since been in huge demand to share her experiences with groups within the British Muslim community and beyond. She has climbed several international peaks and continues her mountaineering journey.
Ida Olsson (Sweden) is a kayak master, polar bear guard and expedition leader on expedition vessels exploring the Arctic and Antarctic. She also leads snowmobile tours to see Polar Bears in Svalbard. She regularly gives lectures about her experiences to hundreds of passengers and guests each year.
Asma Al Thani (Qatar) is a Marketing Director with the Qatar Olympic Committee and is the first woman from Qatar to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition. Previously she was also part of the first women's team from Qatar to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. She regularly visits schools and takes parts in events to raise the aspirations and sporting ambition of young people in Qatar.
Susan Gallon (France) is a marine biologist who has completed field seasons in Antarctica and Arctic Europe. Susan was instrumental in establishing the scientific work undertaken by the expedition and is an active ambassador for STEM, particularly to women and young people.
Lamees Nijem (Kuwait) is a motion graphics designer and keen runner. She is the first person from Kuwait to ski to the North Pole as a result of the expedition and was a winner at the Arab Woman of the Year awards in 2019.
Olga Rumyantseva (Russia) is a mountaineer instructor and tour guide who has previously climbed the highest volcano on each continent as well as completing many other physical challenges. She works for the biggest adventure tour operator in Russia and is in much demand as a tour leader, sharing her polar experiences with all her guests.
Mariam Hamidaddin (Saudi Arabia) is a community space founder passionate about creating safe spaces for genuine expression and collaboration. She manages community events as well as shared-working spaces.
Stephanie Solomonides (Cyprus) works in an investment bank and as a result of the expedition is the first person from Cyprus to ski to the North Pole and - having previously become the first person from Cyrpus to ski to the South Pole - has now made pioneering expeditions to both ends of the world!
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Pre-order a copy of our book and you will be among the very first to receive a copy, personally signed with thanks. You will also receive an exclusive invite to our very special virtual book launch alongside team members, expedition sponsors, supporters and guests from the polar world.
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Receive four copies of the book to share with friends and family or to give away as gifts. Each copy will be personally signed, with thanks, and will include a very special signed photograph of the team at the North Pole. You will also receive an exclusive invite to our very special virtual book launch alongside team members, expedition sponsors, supporters and guests from the polar world.
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Receive ten eBook copies of the book for your book club members and we will arrange for a member of the expedition team to virtually join one of your meetings to discuss the book, share your feedback and answer those burning questions!
You don't have to be a book club to take advantage of this offer - perhaps you simply want to share with friends, neighbours or any group you belong to (For example: WI, Girl Guides, sports clubs, special interest groups, Rotary, Lions, social groups, U3A, home-school classes and more).
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Receive ten copies of the book for your book club members and we will arrange for a member of the expedition team to virtually join one of your meetings to discuss the book, share your feedback and answer those burning questions!
You don't have to be a book club to take advantage of this offer - perhaps you simply want to share with friends, neighbours or any group you belong to (For example: WI, Girl Guides, sports clubs, special interest groups, Rotary, Lions, social groups, U3A, home-school classes and more).
Have more than 10 members? No problem! Simply buy multiple bonus packages and we will throw in exclusive invites to our virtual book launch featuring interviews with team members and untold stories from the expedition!
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Expedition Leader Felicity Aston is a much sought after international speaker, regularly sharing her insights with some of the biggest companies in the world. She speaks about creating and leading high performance teams as well as personal resilience, facing adversity and managing change. Complete with spectacular expedition imagery, her talks are positive and inspiring, thought-provoking and practical. She is offering her services to provide a virtual keynote to your company or organisation for the very competitive price of $1500 which will include an e-copy of the book sent to every person attending the talk to take away with them to further the themes and messages of the session.
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We will arrange for a member of the expedition team to deliver a professional virtual keynote at your business event or meeting. The presentation can be tailored to use stories from the expedition to focus on a relevant theme of your choice (such as managing diversity, personal resilience, overcoming adversity, leadership in a shifting environment, team work) or it can simply be an uplifting and motivational story to create inspiration. We will arrange a briefing call with you in advance of the event to talk through all the details and arrangements.
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The Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition
Polar Exposure is a memoir told by and about British polar explorer Felicity Aston and her team of women who skied from the Arctic Ocean to the North Pole.
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What does it take to ski to the North Pole? British Polar Explorer, Felicity Aston MBE, sets out to dismantle stereotypes and challenge cultural barriers by gathering a novice team of ten women from across Europe and the Middle East to ski together over the frozen Arctic Ocean to the North Pole. As boldly pioneering as the expedition, this account of the journey is told by each team member in their own words, to vividly reveal the determination, bravery and humour necessary to reach the top of the world.
Set against a backdrop of Arctic pack ice that is thinner, newer and less stable than ever before having been steadily diminished by climate change, team members reccount the highs and lows of preparing and training for the expedition as well as the terrifying reality of the Arctic Ocean; a landscape that feels like solid ground underfoot but is actually a constantly shifting patchwork of unpredictable, un-navigable, intimidating ice, roamed by polar bears and at temperatures three times colder than the inside of a home freezer.
Overcoming personal struggles as well as group adversity, the team's collective experiences provide rare insight of Western and Arabian cultures, providing greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of our common humanity.
This is a story that has the power to inspire us all to reach beyond the expectation of others and to fulfil our own ultimate life ambitions.
This book will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered if they are capable of more. Whether looking for personal inspiration or lessons to translate into business and worklife, this is a story that resonates long after the last page and continues to provide motivation, hope and understanding. Perfect for armchair travellers and committed adventurers alike, the story provides insights of culture, environment, the realities of climate change, working within a team and leading complex endeavours.
Praise for previous books:
"Resilient, brave, daring, foolhardy, admirable and hugely likeable” — Joanna Lumley
'An extraordinary journey of solitude and determination' - Ben Fogle
'A brave and often terrifying account of a record-breaking journey' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes
'An inspiring tale which will stir the hearts of women and men around the world' - Benedict Allen
'...destined to become a classic of the genre.' - Spectrum Culture
'moving and inspirational' - The Mail on Sunday
'Enthralling' - Woman's Weekly
'A unique expedition...this story is true inspiration to venture beyond your comfort zone' - Wanderlust Magazine
Imagine, a Charlesbridge imprint
500 copies • Completed manuscript • Looking for children's, history, women's studies, gender studies, multicultural studies, politics, nature and the environment, health, and wellness. Traditional publisher Literary Essay, Mind & Body, Art & Photography, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, History, Illustrated Books, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Nature & Environment, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Psychology, Science, Science, Society & Culture, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel United States |
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Meyer & Meyer Sport
500 copies • Partial manuscript • Looking for topics that support amateur sports enthusiasts, coaches, elite athletes, PE teachers, sports scientists, and sports medics. Traditional publisher Mind & Body, Biography & Memoir, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Crafts & Hobbies, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Journalism, Mindfulness & Happiness, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Popular Science, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors United Kingdom, United States, Australia |
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Agora Publishing
Agora Publishing is a Canada-based not-for-profit organization, founded in 1997 with the aim of making book publishing accessible to all writers across Canada and internationally. Hybrid publisher All categories Worldwide |
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Hybrid Global Publishing
250 copies • Partial manuscript. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Poetry, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Illustrated Books, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Technology & the Future, Travel, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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Thea Press
250 copies • Completed manuscript • Looking for novels that capture the arcing collision of expectation and sudden challenge. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Art & Photography, Biography & Memoir, Children Non-Fiction, Coloring Books for Grown-Ups, Comics & Graphic Novels, Communication Skills, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, History, Humor & Entertainment, Illustrated Books, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Mindfulness & Happiness, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Technology & the Future, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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1106 Design, LLC
Dear Author, Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Essay, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mythology & Folk Tales, Poetry, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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250 copies • Partial manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide |
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100 copies • Completed manuscript. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide |
The book has been released and is now available worldwide!
'Polar Exposure: An all-women's expedition to the North Pole' has been published by …
The official release date for the book is the 15th November. As we eagerly await the stock of fresh books to arrive 'hot off the …
It's easy to believe that the book is nothing more than a collective hallucination, a thing of myth, but last week I received a real, …
It has been a very long slog - months of checking every detail, of correcting spelling and grammar, of typesetting and copyediting, back and forth …
One of the reasons why we knew Imagine! was the right publisher for our book was that their vision of what our final book would …
Writing is such an odd process. Despite knowing that the words you are putting onto a page are purely for the consumption of others, somehow …
...and just like that, it is June!
I am sure we are not the only ones wondering where nearly half the year has gone. Time …
A little update to our subscribers from the Women's Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition about progress on our forthcoming book 'Polar Exposure'....
We hope you are …
Our pre-order campaign ends tomorrow (Saturday 13th Nov) at 9am UTC/GMT. Once pre-orders close, our publishing journey begins!
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported …
On Friday the team hosted a zoom meeting online. Natasa, Stephanie, Olga, Susan, Misba and Felicity (with a brief guest appearence by Lamees) all joined …
We have reached 100 pre-orders!
Thank you to everyone who has already made a pre-order, it is much appreciated. For those who might require …
A big, heartfelt THANK YOU! to everyone who has already pre-ordered a copy of our forthcoming book, Polar Exposure, and for signing up to …
Can’t wait read this! You are true inspiration to all us. Thank you 🥰
Looking forward to reading about your team's amazing adventure! We heard some details from Ida during our Antarctic cruise in December, 2018, but I'm sure the full story is inspiring.
Hi Felicity
I‘m already very excited to read your book.
Have a great time and stay healthy.
Greetings from Switzerland
Jasmina
Good luck!
Can’t wait to read it Felicity!!
Amazing, can’t wait. Well done Steph!
Good luck - let me know if you require more support from our Chapter members. Mark
Thank you Mark and The Explorers Club GB & NI Chapter - the support is much appreciated!
So proud of your achievements Felicity and what a great team you had. Good luck with your future endeavors inspiring future leaders worldwide. Our best, Nigel and Shane.
Thank you for such a lovely message. I am also very proud of the team. They took on so many challenges, both personal, cultural and physical, and stuck with it through some really rough moments. They certainly inspired me, just as they are many others x
Hurrah for the ladies. Inspirational and multinational. Having been to the Poles myself (in my helicopter) I can hugely appreciate your achievement and much look forward to reading all about it - and sharing with friends.
Best wishes
Jennifer Murray
Thank you so much for your support - we are so delighted to be able to share our stories with you!
Congratulations to the team! I am full of admiration Felicity, what an incredible achievement.
Thanks Emma - I know you will be able to appreciate the effort and heart-ache that goes into a project like this! I am so proud of the team who are once again challenging themselves to push beyond their comfort zone and write! Looking forward to sharing the result with you x
Can't wait to read this Felicity and Steph! x
Thanks Paula - my aim was for us to produce a book that was different to other polar narratives out there and a true reflection of the reality of being on an expedition to the North Pole. The result is full of insight but also a lot of laughs! I know you are going to enjoy it! Felicity x
Hi Felicity looking forward to reading your book. Hope you are well. Love Sharon & Ian Hope-Inglis (Ryan’s parents)
Hello! Thanks so much. I am really excited about this book because all the team are writing it together which feels a really fitting reflection of our expedition. I am so enjoying working on it so I'm sure you are going to love it too! Hope you are both well x
Hi Felicity,
just wanna tell you that I heard about the project from Ida herself during my antarctica trip last year with her as one of the crew members.
So I'm happy to see that the book project is going on and I'm happy to can support you.
Greetings from Germany
Claudia
Thanks Claudia - we really appreciate your support x
Looking forward to receiving our book. Thank you!
Thank you! Cannot wait to hear what you enjoyed the most in it!
Awesome story and amazing project. Look forward to catching up with Susan G when we can all travel.
Looking forward to catch up too!
Fucking A!
Sounded like some trip.
Good luck with the promotion.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!!!!!!
Congratulations for the achievement. I know Natasa from primary school, and I am really proud, that she was one of the women who reached "top of the World". I will ask Natasa to sign the book for me, but I would really appreciate if all the team would be able to sign it. I know I ask a lot, but, if possible… Greetings from Slovenia, Igor
We are very proud of Natasa too! We will for sure get the signatures for you. Thanks for the support x
Ida,
Renee and Holly-
2 old ladies in your kayak club for Antartica Dec 2019-pre-Covid!!!
We were on the Sea Spirit for Christmas 2019-2020. You helped us to see the beauty of Antartica from another vantage point. Thank you for your patience with 2 old ladies. You are the BEST!!!
We love Svalbard and wish to visit again.
We want to be on one of your Polar Bear tours...if American's can ever enter the Europe zone again!
To all the women in the expedition:
Thank you for reaching out! Please continue to support women's and girl's endeavors.
Please keep us on the mailing/email list!
Renee and Holly
USA
Ida is best, love her:)
We love Ida too!
Looking forward reading this!
I am a cousin of Lamis! Love your expedition and very proud of the effort and tenacity! Bravo.
Thank you so much. We are very proud of Lamees too - she is a wonderful team mate and a great inspiration x
I can't wait to read the story!!
Good luck! I am very much looking forward to the book and documentary.
Thank you. We are as excited about the documentary as we are about the book! Film-maker Holly Morris is working on a release early next year so it should co-incide nicely with the release of the book - fingers crossed!
Great to hear from you again, Felicity. Have another great expedition and all come back safely.
Wendy and I look forward to reading of your next adventure
Alan & Wendy Grummitt
How lovely to hear from you! Hope you are both keeping safe. Thanks for supporting this new book - it was a fantastic team and a great adventure x
Great work, Felicity! Look forward to seeing the book.
Hi Felicity!
This Is Olga. Several of my friends asked me to order books for them ( with personally signed and special signed photograph from Pole) . :)
Hug.
Olga
Looking forward to reading the book- Thank you for being a guiding light and voice for all the female adventures that are out there, all living and loving 🥰 their adventures big and small!! Nicky
Looking fwd to reading about the adventure and hearing all about Stef's experiences xxxx well done to all!
Looking forward to hearing about the expedition when Misba speaks to Bowes Belles WI in February 2021 and reading the book when it's published!
on Oct. 15, 2020, 3:02 p.m.
Can’t wait to read it! :)
on Oct. 15, 2020, 3:19 p.m.
Thank you, we are sure it is going to give a great insight of both the expedition and the Arctic Ocean environment that you will enjoy! We have worked hard to create something different to the standard polar narrative already out there. You will have to let us know if we suceeded! Thank you so much for supporting us with a pre-order x