Humor writer Ed Smiths inspiring story of his struggle to come to grips with quadriplegia after a motor vehicle accident.

Winning takes many forms. For fans of Matthew Syed, this is a great sports book about leadership, judgement and decision-making – rooted in the theory that helped Ed Smith lead England cricket to sustained success. And to help us all win more.‘An absolutely fascinating book’ THE GAME, The Times football podHow do you spot the opportunities that others miss?How do you turn a team’s performance around?How do...

Four regiments of Nepalese mountaineers remained with the British Army after Indian independence. They have seen a great deal of tough campaigning, particularly in Southeast Asia. This new edition updated to include Gurkha participation in the Falklands.

Since the short and bloody war between Nepal and Britain in 1814-15, Gurkha volunteers, ever mindful of the their motto, 'It is better to die than be a coward', have fought and died for Britain, including in recent years in the Falklands, Afghanistan and Iraq. In the Second World War an astonishing quarter of a million Gurkhas fought aginst Germany and Japan. They have been awarded thirteen Victoria Crosses. Includes detailed appendices include all regimental changes and b...

**'So many great ideas and a lot of brilliant egg 'accessorising'. I can’t think of anyone whose life wouldn’t be improved by having this book. It's a triumph!' – Diana Henry'I love the recipes, writing, photography and ethos – flavour-packed, globally inspired egg dishes, on the table in minutes. This will be very well used in my kitchen and in yours too! An instant classic.' – Rukmini Iyer, author of The Roasting Tin series**A compendium and celebration o...

This book stands as a manual and ready reference for the range of professionals involved in industrial drying. It addresses problems connected with most industrial drying systems, too often designed by those with limited formal engineering training in an environment of minimal regulatory oversight. The author explains how many existing drying systems are dangerous and pose fire hazards, create unhealthy working conditions, are highly energy inefficient, and have very little to no primary m...

**WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘General Cookbook’ category (2022)****Observer Food Monthly top 20 food books of 2021Waterstones best food and drink books 2021Longlisted for BBC Radio 4 The Food Programme Cookbooks of the Year 2021A deliciously inviting book, crammed with recipes that had me reaching for the post-it notes! - Nigella LawsonThe recipe...

A revolutionary cookbook that moves the humble side dish to centre stage.Whilst writing his food blog, Rocket & Squash, Ed Smith noticed that a key part of our meals was being ignored. On too many occasions, side dishes were being relegated to an overboiled afterthought, or dismissed with a throwaway 'eat with potatoes' or 'serve with seasonal greens' line. But our side dishes have the potential to be as inspirational as the main event itself. In fact, they're often the be...

In this fast-paced novel about a man who returns to university following the death of his wife, David Edwards is drawn into a criminal web of drugs, sexual slavery, and political intrigue that threatens the very future of Canada.

*'*Like the market, the book is exciting, instructive, seductive and inspirational.' -Claudia Roden_____________An essential gift for the keen cook in your life.Borough Market is the beating heart of London's food scene. Every year millions of locals and tourists flock to Borough Market to soak up the unique atmosphere, interact with the expert traders an...

The West Papuan claim to the right of self-determination was denied by a series of political acts by the United States, the Netherlands, Indonesia and the United Nations, in the 1960s. The result was the spasmodic flight of thousands of refugees over the next two decades. Today, the task of containment of West Papuan discontent continues. In a thesis divided into four distinct sections, Dr. Alan Smith presents enlightening insight into the 1984-85 refugee crisis; details Papua New Guinea’s...

Water is often seen as a free commodity. However, this is rarely the case as demand for water is increasing significantly across the world. This book focuses on the key roles of irrigaiton and drainage in the debate on water. Irrigation is a major player in the demand for water and already accounts for between 70-80% of the total world consumption.