With a foreword by Lee Child.Andy Martin spent a year in the company of Lee Child, creator of tough-guy hero Jack Reacher. With Child is the diary of their adventures, tracking the publication and reception of Make Me, the writing of Night School at an apartment in Manhattan, the filming of Never Go Back in New Orleans, all the agony and ecstasy of the creative process and the sheer hard...

It had never been attempted before, and might never be done again. One man watching another man write a novel from beginning to end.On September 1, 2014, in an 11th floor apartment in New York, Lee Child embarked on the twentieth book in his globally successful Jack Reacher series. Andy Martin was there to see him do it, sitting a couple of yards behind him, peering over his shoulder as the writer took another drag of a Camel cigarette and tapped out the first sentence: “Moving a g...

Risk does not equal rewardThis is the proprietary thesis of Dollarlogic and what separates Martin's message from the rest of the "buy, buy, buy!" investment industry. Risk does not equal reward in relationships, behind the wheel of a car, or in any other aspect of life, so why should it in the highly varied and sophisticated world of investing?In Dollarlogic, Wall Street veteran Andy Martin explains what risk really is, why stocks are actually less risky than bonds, and why predicting your...

The mystics describe the peak but not the descent. They speak of touching infinity but not of how to pay bills with hands still trembling from the encounter. They chart the way up the mountain but leave you to find your own way back to the village.The Living Path: Between Worlds explores this unmapped territory.If The Ascending Path mapped the essential qualities of spiritual growth from gratitude through wisdom, this second collection exp...

'A classic tale of sporting rivalry' Observer'The tales are gripping ... surfing emerges as a dangerous, solitary and potential fatal obsession' Telegraph'A fascinating glimpse into obsession' IndependentA gripping true story of a tragic and bitter rivalry in the world of surfingWinter. Mid-eighties. Hawai'i.Two surfers are battling for supremacy at Waimea Ba...

Thirteen years ago, during meditation near the summit of a five-hundred-foot dune in the Algerian Sahara, seventeen words crystallised in pristine desert silence. Those words waited, ripening through decades of lived experience, before spontaneously emerging as seventeen complete poems following a retreat in the Oxfordshire woods.The Ascending Path: From Gratitude to Wisdom distils a lifetime of spiritual exploration into accessible prose poetry that honours both transcendent momen...

"Dive into the inspiring story of Vontae Davis, a former NFL star who made headlines with his unprecedented decision to retire mid-game.In 'Vontae Davis: The Courage to Quit,' readers embark on a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of personal well-being.From his humble beginnings to the heights of professional football, Davis shares the highs and lows of h...

Discover the inspiring journey of Louis Gossett Jr., the legendary actor who captured our hearts on screen and taught us invaluable lessons about honor, integrity, and resilience. In "The Biography of Louis Gossett: The Man Who Taught Us to Fight with Honor and Live with Integrity," delve into the life of a Hollywood icon who defied the odds to become a trailblazer in the entertainment industry.Fro...

"Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life and legacy of Joe Lieberman, a beacon of integrity and political prowess in 'The Biography of Joe Lieberman: Breaking Norms and Building a Legacy in American Politics.' From the bustling streets of Stamford, Connecticut, to the heart of Washington, D.C., Lieberman's story is a testament to the American dream realized. Delve deep into the captivating narr...

Discover the captivating life story of Peter Angelos, a true trailblazer whose journey from humble beginnings to towering success is nothing short of remarkable. In "The Biography of Peter Angelos: The Remarkable Journey of a Visionary Attorney and Baseball Mogul

In "Beyond Stuttering," embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment as you navigate life with stuttering. This insightful and inspiring book offers a beacon of hope for individuals who stutter, providing practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and empowering insights to help you embrace your unique voice and live authentically.Discover how to transform challenges into strengths, build resilience in the face of adversity, a...

This book is a fascinating deep-dive into the development of the Silver Ferns' traditions, the evolution of team culture and the nuts-and-bolts of leadership at an elite level. Legendary players and coaches — including Lois Muir, Leigh Gibbs, Bernice Mene, Ruth Aitken and Casey Kopua — candidly discuss the highs and lows of their careers, and of the Silver Ferns, the effect of the intense rivalry with Australia, coping with gut-wrenching losses, and the resilience of players and coaches. F...