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‘Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.’ Damon Hill The world’s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain’s greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir. How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian’s unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he’s been involved. A true engineering genius, even in…

The bestselling author of Head Strong and The Bulletproof Diet answers the question «How do I kick more ass?»—providing proven techniques for becoming happier, healthier, and smarter, culled from the wisdom and insight of world-class thought leaders and mavericks of science and business.When Dave Asprey started his Bulletproof Radio podcast more than five years ago, he sought out thought leaders and influencers in an array of disciplines, from biochemists to business titans to mediation masters. These folks were some of the top performing humans in the world, people who had changed their…

Still want to be cool but are afraid you no longer know how? Be not afraid – old is the new young!You dye your hair, you happily order the weekly shop online, you’re planning a trip to South America and even know who won Big Brother this year. But last week you also told your kids that G4 are ‘sick’ and were promptly silenced by looks of utter scorn.Stay away from language that has no right to come out of lips that are more than 45 years old…make that 35…no, make that 14. No-one over the age of 16 uses ‘sick’ to describe anything, you don’t…

After her husband died of cancer, 57-year-old Rosie set off to run around the world, raising money in memory of the man she loved. Followed by wolves, knocked down by a bus, confronted by bears, chased by a naked man with a gun and stranded with severe frostbite, Rosie’s breathtaking 20,000-mile solo journey is as gripping as it is inspiring.Rosie’s solo run around the world started out of sorrow and heartache and a wish to turn something around.Heartbroken when she lost her husband to cancer, Rosie set off from Wales with nothing but a small backpack of food and equipment, and…

From the #1 international bestselling author of THE REVENANT – the book that inspired the award-winning movie – comes the fascinating story of America’s first battle over the environment.In the last three decades of the nineteenth century, an American buffalo herd once numbering 30 million animals was reduced to twelve. In an era that treated the West as nothing more than a treasure chest of resources to be dug up and shot down, the buffalo was a commodity, hounded by hide hunters seeking to make their fortunes. Supporting them was the US Army, which considered the eradication of the…

Are you sick and tired of clean eating? Do you miss the days when exercise was less mindful and more fun? And do you agree we could all do with a little more Lycra in our lives?The antidote to the modern malaise of serious health and fitness is a return to simpler times. In the 1980s, getting fit meant getting dressed to the nines in sparkling, skin-tight workout wear, teasing your hair or combing your moustache to its full glory, and shaking what your mama gave you to the top tunes of the day. It was fabulous, and it was fun.This hilarious, pocket-sized book offers an earnestly 80s…

‘Mind Body Bowl is the perfect balance. The recipes are simple, delicious and something you will want to eat every day. It will become your go-to recipe book’ Madeleine ShawAnnie Clarke, creator of the popular Mind Body Bowl blog, shares her journey from poor health to strength and happiness by way of her three pillars of wellness – a healthy mind; a fit body and delicious new recipes.Inspired by Annie’s own experience, this book is a celebration of eating well and finding the right balance for you. We are all individuals and one prescriptive programme will never suit us all. Mind…

The deadliest animal of all time meets the world’s most legendary hunter in a classic battle between man and wild. But this pulse-pounding narrative is also a nuanced story of how colonialism and environmental destruction upset the natural order, placing man, tiger and nature on a collision course.In Champawat, India, circa 1900, a Bengal tigress was wounded by a poacher in the forests of the Himalayan foothills. Unable to hunt her usual prey, the tiger began stalking and eating an easier food source: human beings. Between 1900 and 1907, the Champawat Man-Eater, as she became known,…

Книга посвящена экстремальному и контраварийному вождению автомобиля. Содержание разбито на две части: «контраварийная подготовка» и «экстремальное вождение». Первая часть является самостоятельной и направлена главным образом на освоение контраварийных приёмов. Вторая часть посвящена исключительно экстремальному…

Revolutionise your life one day at a time with this empowering handbook designed for men and women which provides simple strategies for each element of your day. Marcus Aubrey, author of the book is CEO of Onnit, a human performance company that he has built into one of the fastest growing companies in the world.How can we get the most out of our body and mind on a daily basis? Want to change your life for the better?Aubrey Marcus answers these questions in this handbook that guides the reader to optimise each moment of the day. With small, actionable changes implemented throughout the course…

This complete self-teaching guide is the perfect handbook for beginners and students alike. It uniquely links Eastern and Western approaches to reflexology and health, making this a comprehensive guide to using the meridians and pressure points of the feet to treat a wide range of ailments.The ebook now includes illustrations.Reflexology, the gentle but highly effective form of therapeutic foot massage, has gained wide acceptance as a powerful, natural healing art. Remarkable results have been achieved with ailments such as back pain, chronic fatigue (ME), digestive problems, eczema, insomnia…

‘This book can’t give you a six-pack in seven days or the skin of a supermodel. But I can promise that if you make even a few of these adjustments, your eating life will alter for the better in ways that you can sustain.’This Is Not A Diet Book is a collection of calm, practical tips and ideas on healthier, happier eating from award-winning food writer Bee Wilson.From unsweetening your palate to rethinking the lunchtime sandwich, This Is Not A Diet Book gathers together some of the wisest, most constructive advice for feeding you and your…

Tom Daley is an Olympian. He has learnt from the very best about how to stay healthy, fit and positive – and now he’s ready to share those secrets with you.Incredibly simple to follow, Tom’s Daily Plan includes delicious food, workouts anyone can do (and that’s a promise from Tom!) plus invaluable motivational and lifestyle tips.Ditch those fad diets and stop worrying about needing to put in hours in the gym. Tom’s healthy and nutritious recipes won’t ever leave you hungry – and even include pasta dishes, curries, cakes and chocolate, plus Tom’s Ultimate Bacon Butty! And with…

A fascinating and long overdue examination of viruses – from what they are and what they do, to the vital role they have played in human history.What are viruses? Do they rely on genes, like all other forms of life? Do they follow the same patterns of evolution as plants and animals?Frank Ryan answers these questions and many more in a sweeping tour of illnesses caused by viruses. For example, the common cold, measles, chicken pox, herpes and mumps, rubella, as well as less familiar examples, such as rabies, ‘breakbone’ fever, haemorrhagic fevers like Ebola, and virus-induced cancers.…

150 delicious wheat-free recipes for effortless weight loss and optimum healthWhen Dr William Davis developed the Wheat Belly plan he was unaware that his research would go on to change the health and well-being of millions of people looking to lose weight and find answers to their health issues.Now, on the back of that success and at the request of his fans, comes the first Wheat Belly Cookbook. Crammed with recipes for any time of day from easy breakfasts such as Grainless Granola, soups, salads and main courses to tempt your tastebuds and delicious wheat-free baking and desserts to satisfy…

In this unprecedented book, palliative medicine pioneer Dr Kathryn Mannix explores the biggest taboo in our society and the only certainty we all share: death.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZETold through a series of beautifully crafted stories taken from nearly four decades of clinical practice, her book answers the most intimate questions about the process of dying with touching honesty and humanity. She makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation but with openness, clarity and understanding.With the End in Mind…

“People faced with cancer take life seriously – very seriously. They want answers; they need to know what works. I know the feeling. For over twenty years now I have sat in groups with thousands of others going through cancer. Between us we have tried many things. We have worked out what works. My job has been to collect these experiences.”A revolutionary book when first published in 1984, You Can Conquer Cancer has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide and it’s earlier editions have been translated into numerous languages including German, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Korean and…

Love him or loathe him, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is an icon and one of the most fascinating sporting figures of our time. In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Tyson lays bare his demons and tells his story: from poverty to stardom to hell and back againIn this, his first, autobiography, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson pulls no punches and lays bare the story of his remarkable life and career. Co-written with Larry Sloman, author of Antony Keidis’s best-selling memoir ‘Scar Tissue’, this is a visceral, and unputdown-able story of a man born and raised to brutality, who reached the heights of…

Книга задумана как шутливый путеводитель по современному фитнес-клубу. Наряду с ненавязчивым и добрым юмором, брошюра содержит как полезные советы с методическими фрагментами энциклопедических знаний, так и расхожие легковесные суждения. Сюжетная линия повествования, построенная в форме образовательного монолога,…

Why do England lose?”“Why do Germany & Brazil Win?”“How have Spain conquered the World?”Penalties – what are they good for?»“What is the price on achieving success and the true cost of failure?”These are questions every football fan has asked. Soccernomics (previously published as Why England Lose)answers them. Written with an economist’s brain and a football writer’s skill, it applies high-powered analytical tools to everyday football topics.Soccernomics isn’t in the first place about money. It’s about looking at data in new ways. It’s…