Ever since Ferenc Sziz won the original ‘grand prix’ race at Le Mans in 1906 man has been racing machines for sport. Remarkable Motor Races gathers together some of the most epic challenges on four wheels that exist today, from the Dakar rally in the sand-blown deserts of Saudi Arabia to the glamorous F1 Monaco Grand Prix, or the ‘Race to the Clouds’, scaling Colorado’s Pikes Peak at speed on a track lacking safety barriers?

The BBC’s chief F1 writer, Andrew Benson, has assembled some of the greatest races and the race circuits associated with them – globally recognized names such as Monza, Silverstone, Spa, Daytona, Le Mans, Indianapolis, Nurburgring and Laguna Seca – and explores their rich history of triumph and tragedy.

There are also the storied, long-distance road races now resurrected for classic cars and run as regulation rallies, such as the Targa Florio and the Mille Miglia, or the celebrated World Rally Championship events like the Acropolis, Monte Carlo and Rally Finland where cars are regularly airborne on serial jumps.

The book features:

original interviews with Fernando Alonso, Jacky Ickx, Gil de Ferran, Daniel Ricciardo, Helmut Marko, Zak Brown, Kevin Magnussen, John Watson, Carlos Sainz and Mark Webber coupled with over 300 dramatic photographs from the world’s best motorsport photographers

a range of motorsport from the megabucks grands prix of F1 to a hillclimb run through Breton farmyards

Find out how Taylor Swift helped save the USGP in Austin and how Helmut Marko was once summoned by a mafia don

Featuring races from F1, DTM, NASCAR, IndyCar, World Rally Championship, World Endurance Championship, V8 Supercars and even the Craftsman Truck Series

Includes races/circuits in Andorra, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Britain, Canada, China, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Italy, Las Vegas, Japan, Saudi Arabia, USA

“Energetic and fast paced, this book is destined to make readers crave the final instalment immediately” – Irish Times

“A brilliantly written, pacy read” – Irish Examiner

An addictive thriller from the most sensational new voice in YA fiction. Perfect for fans of the gaming and fierce love of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

The sequel to explosive YA thriller A GAME OF LIFE OR DEATH: At the end of book one, Asha Kennedy (Lisbeth Salander for a new generation) uncovered the dark secret at the heart of Virtual Reality game ‘Shackle’ – You don’t play the game; it plays you – and must now go deeper into a dangerous world of corruption and greed: who is the puppet master of the game and what is their ultimate goal?

Set in New York, this is a whiplash-paced, twisty mystery and scorching romance where Asha’s enemies may be closer than she could ever imagine…

• Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
• A guaranteed page turner full of heart, tension and twists you won’t see coming!
• The second book in a major new YA series

Move from Saturday-golfer to amateur extraordinaire. Packed with everything golfing – from the history of golf, key players, and famous courses to insightful tips on how to step up your own game and master key shots.

Learn golf as a beginner or improve your game through tried and tested tips, a look into the most common mistakes and how to fix them, and how to perfect every swing. Inside, you’ll find:

– Practical instructions about every aspect of golf
– 1,500 photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to develop correct, consistent technique
– Performance charts to assess your progress
– Chapters to help you “read” the course, deal with different situations, learn the all-important etiquette, terms and rules, and make decisions about choosing equipment
– Recent changes to the official rules of golf and the latest clubs, kit, and accessories

Authored by award-winning golf writer, Nick Bradley, this golf book engages keen golfers from start to finish. There is little about golf left untouched and the pages of this exciting book. It explores the game from its ancient origins to where it stands today, profiles great golfers, women’s golf, competitions, and key moments in golfing history.

Brimming with detail and superbly illustrated, The Golf Book is the ultimate golfing gift and definitive guide to the famous game for players and fans alike. Bringing you face-to-face with stars such as Tiger Woods, Gary Player, and Nancy Lopez – golf courses like Augusta National USA and prolific competitions such as The Open, The Ryder Cup, and the Curtis Cup. You’ll be inspired to book your time on the green and master your chip, pitch, and hybrid shots.

‘Changes the way you experience the world’ — Sunday Times

‘Wonderfully stimulating’ — Michael Palin

Discover the lost art of reading nature’s own signposts with this beautiful tenth anniversary edition of The Natural Navigator.

Starting with a simple question – ‘Which way am I looking?’ – Tristan Gooley blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce you to the forgotten art of finding your way using nature’s clues, from the feel of a rock to the look of the moon.

Using Tristan’s expert insight and anecdotes, you’ll develop a unique insight into the world around you. From learning why some trees grow the way they do and how they can help you find your way in the countryside, to discovering how it’s possible to find North simply by looking at a puddle and how natural signs can be used to navigate on the open ocean or in the heart of the city. Wonderfully detailed and full of fascinating stories, this is the seminal guide to the rediscovered art of natural navigation.

The Natural Navigator is user-friendly, practical and packed with beautiful illustrations to help natural navigators on their instrument-free journey. Beautifully repackaged, this edition includes a new tenth anniversary preface from the author, celebrating ten years of this seminal guide to nature.