THE FIRST HURDLE: A guide to searching, applying and interviewing for jobs in sports performanceWhatever you go on to achieve during your career, it will stem from the pivotal day you were appointed to do the job. If you're aiming for a successful innings in sports performance (and there are thousands entering via sports science, sports therapy and medicine routes every year), you'll know that it's viciously competitive. You've invested a substantial amount of money and effort in y...

If you are contemplating working with a champion, a potential champion, or anyone with untapped talent - be prepared, be very prepared. In 1998 Sir Steve Redgrave stared at Ingham and demanded to know, “Are you going to make me go faster?” Ingham had been trained and developed as a scientist, but in that single instance he questioned everything he thought he knew. Applied science in elite sport has boomed. Science has radically changed elite sport, but one thing remains as the guiding focu...

The Cyclist's Codex: Protocols for Pedalling in Pelotons, Preserving a Pulse, Pushing Power, Pootling on Paths, and Not Being a Prat on the RoadThere are two types of cyclists: those who know the rules, and those who accidentally violate all of them before the first junction. This book is for both-and especially for the latter.The Cyclist's Codex is the long-overdue legal text for the road-going, bunch-riding, café-stopping, Strava-uploadin...

If you are contemplating working with a champion, a potential champion, or anyone with untapped talent - be prepared, be very prepared. In 1998 Sir Steve Redgrave stared at Ingham and demanded to know, “Are you going to make me go faster?” Ingham had been trained and developed as a scientist, but in that single instance he questioned everything he thought he knew. Applied science in elite sport has boomed. Science has radically changed elite sport, but one thing remains as the guiding focu...

Attention spans are shrinking, the pace of life is accelerating, and no ones job is completely secure. As a result, everyone who lives on the planet and has a job needs at least 30-second speeches - one that tells the world who they are and the other that tells the world what they do. This short-form book by business coach Dr. Nick Morgan explains how to create pitch-perfect elevator speeches.

Discover insider secrets of how America’s transportation system is designed, funded, and built – and how to make it work for your communityIn Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America’s transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize tra...

As everyone knows, there are three ways of doing things. The right way, the wrong way and the Top Gear way. Although, on reflection, that's usually just the wrong way, but faster and with more shouting. Anyway, the good news is that this third way of doing things can be applied to almost anything, and that includes motoring in general. All you need is the right guidance, which is where the brand new Top Gear Alternative Highway Code comes in.Top Gear's Altnern...

This book is designed for people who are learning English as a foreign language and wish to improve their use of English phrasal verbs. This is the second set of 101 phrasal verbs by the author.This book contains 101 phrasal verbs that are frequently used in English, arranged alphabetically. Each phrasal verb is provided with two examples of its use. The examples are provided as answers to questions from the IELTS test, but the book can be used by any teenage or adult learner who i...

'The real significance of this book lies in the fact that it tells us more about the everyday life of black South Africans. It delves into the essence of black family life and the secret anguish of family members who often battle to cope.' – Niq MhlongoA secret torment for some, a proud responsibility for others, 'black tax' is a daily reality for thousands of black South Africans. In this thought-provoking and moving anthology, a provocative range of voices share their deeply pers...

SAN Consulting have been helping Working Holiday Makers have the time of their lives in Japan since 2007. This guide has been compiled based on feedback, suggestions, and questions from past staff, to give you a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about doing a Working Holiday in Japan, and all the wonderful things you can (and should) do while in the country.

100 Travel Tips: Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free TravelDiscover over 100 essential travel tips from a seasoned globe-trotter who has journeyed through more than 165 countries over the past 30 years. This practical and easy-to-read ebook is your key to making your next holiday or business trip a breeze.Divided into three comprehensive sections—Before the Trip, At the Airport and On the Plane, and At Your Destination—this guide covers everything you need t...

'If you point my smart phone at the sky, its star-gazing app can supposedly identify and name planets outside of our galaxy. Extraordinary - but even more extraordinary is that it can't actually make telephone calls. Trying to get a signal on it is like searching for the Yeti - some people believe it exists but you would probably have to trek to the Himalayas to find it.'Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area is a hilarious call-to-arms for everyone infuriated by 21st Century...