Finally found the biography of Ed Viesturs at Borders, for $42.95. Since it is not cheap, I signed up for Borders e-mailing list, printed out their '20% off' voucher, and used it. Of course I will be claiming back the money from LDS (Learning and Development Scheme), under the category 'Reading Material'.

What a riveting read it has been. I also borrowed 'ICE - Stories Of Survival From Polar Exploration', and 'Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction' (the latest in the Adrian Mole series; finally found one not on loan!) from the library. Life feels much better when there are good books at hand.