The Stig gets his kit off and reveals how he came to be Top Gear's iconic racing driver and so much more – including what it's like to thrash an Aston Martin DBS, train for the Army and face the terror of Jeremy Clarkson's underwear…When the Black Stig disappeared off the end of an aircraft carrier in 2003, we were introduced to The White Stig. Faster. Stranger. Harder to keep clean. And ever since, millions have wondered – who is The Man in the White Suit? They're about to find ou...

Growing up during The Troubles, I was determined that I was not going to be forced into Irish unity by terrorist violence or the threat of it. At the time, there was no space to think about a different future. But since then, we have had peace, however imperfect it may be, and we now have the opportunity to freely decide our fate. Why will everyone living on the island of Ireland benefit from Irish unity? How will the referendum be won? Do we need to start preparing now? What will happen w...

Here's the ultimate guide to being the best—and safest—driver possible. And an absolute must for everyone with a learner's permit. Former Top Gear Stig and professional driver Ben Collins shares expert skills culled from a twenty year career as one of the best drivers in the world, famous for racing in the Le Mans series and NASCAR, piloting the Batmobile, and dodging bullets with James Bond. Refined over thousands of hours of elite-level performance in the physics of driving, his...

For your reading enjoyment, Legion of Dorks presents an anthology exploring monsters, the messes they make, and the people responsible for cleaning them up.The multifarious collection includes:An adorable pink monster who risks the political ambitions of her babysitter when her insatiable appetite upsets the entire communityWhen a soul is taken prematurely, Death must fix the error before the entire Master Plan unravelsA dragon who kidnaps his housekeeper...

Current estimates put the amount required to retire successfully at $500,000 in the bank, despite the fact that more than 60 percent of Americans are currently living paycheck to paycheck and saving less than 2 percent of their total yearly income. If you are currently part of that 60 percent, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting your finances in order and developing true financial independence but it doesn't have to be and Financial Advice: The Top Building Blocks t...

Written by members of the development team that maintains Subversion, this is the official guide and reference manual for the popular open source revision control technology. The new edition covers Subversion 1.5 with a complete introduction and guided tour of its capabilities, along with best practice recommendations.Version Control with Subversion is useful for people from a wide variety of backgrounds, from those with no previous version control experience to experience...

The follow up to the award-winning Laundered – An Anthology of Monster Messes.When hitting the grocery store is as adventuresome as your life gets, we've got some truly epic journeys for your action-craved reading pleasure!Epic usually means long. Not for these journeys. The Legion of Dorks has managed to cram an enormous amount of travel into bite-sized stories.Sail with a queen as she travels across the sea desperately trying to save her kingdom and...

In the course of their 20+-year engineering careers, authors Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman have picked up a treasure trove of wisdom and anecdotes about how successful teams work together. Their conclusion? Even among people who have spent decades learning the technical side of their jobs, most haven’t really focused on the human component. Learning to collaborate is just as important to success. If you invest in the "soft skills" of your job, you can have a much greater impact...

What do you think are the key challenges facing Ireland today, and how can unity address them?How might Irish unity impact your life or the lives of those around you?Have you considered what a referendum on Irish unity could mean for the future of the island?Would there be an 'Irish unity dividend' and if so, what form might it take and who would benefit? In this book Ben Collins presents a compelling analysis of the numerous advantages that Irish unity can bring. With the future of the is...

The 2012 Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) deals with some 33,000 applications for compensation each year. It has, since 1964, been one of the principal means by which the state aims to meet victims' expectations following an offence of violence, but it also displays a clear doctrinal effort to differentiate 'deserving' from 'undeserving' victims. Over much of the same period criminal courts and agencies have enjoyed powers to order offenders to pay compensation to their victims...

The Stig gets his kit off and reveals how he came to be Top Gear's iconic racing driver and so much more – including what it's like to thrash an Aston Martin DBS, train for the Army and face the terror of Jeremy Clarkson's underwear…When the Black Stig disappeared off the end of an aircraft carrier in 2003, we were introduced to The White Stig. Faster. Stranger. Harder to keep clean. And ever since, millions have wondered – who is The Man in the White Suit? They're about to find ou...

Arguably the greatest player to represent Australia's most famous football club, Nathan Buckley's extraordinary achievements include a Brownlow Medal, a Norm Smith Medal, six club best and fairest awards and nine seasons as captain of Collingwood.All I Can Be is the inspiring story of a true sporting legend, who gave his all but never experienced the glory of an AFL premiership. Together with frank commentary from family, friends, teammates, coaches and op...