Forget the tired old rules about what a man should or shouldn’t be. Life’s just too short. Being a man is meant to be fun, thrilling and fulfilling. But there’s no harm in a few handy ideas to help you up your game – a style tip here, a life hack there, some adventures to boost your bucket list, even a recipe or two (for the barbecue and beyond). Man Stuff contains all this priceless wisdom and more, including a look at classic male hobbies like sport and technology as well as sound advice on health and fitness. Dive in and decide for yourself what kind of man you might be.

• How the Navy and the Marines came to be ‘royal’?
• How Samuel Pepys helped professionalise the Navy while at the same time penning his famous diary.
• What the origins of  everyday expressions like ‘toeing the line’, ‘showing
  your true colours’ and ‘piping-hot food’ are?

Marvel at the magnificent  vessels that have always been the backbone of the force, from the Tudor warship Mary Rose to the aircraft carrier HMS  Queen  Elizabeth, the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy. Pay homage to the acclaimed  naval heroes and the impressive battles that make up its illustrious history, from the Battle of Gravelines which saw off the Spanish Armada to the two world wars of the twentieth century and beyond, via the sea battles of the Napoleonic Wars. And learn about the remarkable people who serve in the Navy’s ranks today as its beating heart, in roles as widespread as conflict-prevention,  counternarcotics, counter-piracy and humanitarian and disaster relief, ensuring that the Senior Service will retain its reputation for excellence for generations to come.