The incredible story of Dick Johnson – the Aussie battler who became an all-time V8 great.Ford legend Johnson did not get his break in motorsport until he was famously smashed out by a rock in the 1980 Bathurst 1000. But true to his never-say-die attitude, he went on to establish one of Australia’s most successful V8 Supercar teams, amidst a dramatic career that, on many occasions, almost saw him lose his home, his team and even his life.Through intimate re...

Dick Johnson is a life coach who has mastered the art of penile advancement. Through his groundbreaking method, he has helped countless men achieve their goals of improving penis size and function. He has a studied for a lifetime, and through trial and error, he has obtained a plethora of knowledge on the topic of all things penis. For many years, he has kept this knowledge bottled up and only shared it with close friends and clients. Now he’s ready to talk! Dick has such a way with words,...

This is the true story of a boy who grew up in a single parent household in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York. He survived two dismal marriages, one involving knives and suicide threats and the other involving a professional hockey goon.Just when you think it can't get any worse, his father died of lung cancer and less than a year later he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.Follow his life from childhood through adulthood, read the stories of love, sex, religion, see the inne...

The never-before-told story of the Peppermint Lounge, the famed 1960s Manhattan nightspot and mobster hangout that launched an era."True crime meets pop-music history in this history of the Peppermint Lounge, the Twist and the Mafia's unwitting role in starting a national craze. . . . A fun and fascinating read." — Kirkus ReviewsThe Peppermint Lounge was intended to be nothing more than a front for gambling and other rackets but the ...

Updated by a team of internationally renowned experts, this book gives a thorough overview of fetal pathophysiology and an evidence base for in utero: both medical (non-invasive) and surgical treatments. Many topics are expanded to cover recent advances, including: stem cell transplantation; tissue scaffolding; minimally invasive approaches to 'open fetal surgery'; the etiology, prevention and treatment of preterm birth and PROM; the genetic etiologies of fetal disease; and gene therapy. I...

Fetal treatment, particularly complex fetal therapy, is an emergent and expanding field. This comprehensive text focuses on areas of fetal disease and pathophysiology that can be treated in utero and the benefits and problems with such therapy. Both medical (non-invasive) and surgical procedures are discussed, drawing on the expertise of an internationally renowned author team. Each chapter includes a comprehensive overview of the basic science underlying fetal pathology, as well as discus...

Dramatisations of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most popular works, plus bonus documentaryOften described as ‘the laureate of the Jazz Age’, F. Scott Fitzgerald captured the reckless, hedonistic spirit of 1920s America in his classic novels The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and Damned and Tender is the Night. All three are dramatised here, as well as his sparkling short story ‘Head and Shoulders’, and a fascinating programme presenting a fresh perspective on Scott Fitzgerald...

Strap yourself in, hold on tight, and find out exactly what it's like to be Australia's best-loved race driver!Craig Lowndes is Australia's favourite racing driver.A three-time V8 Supercar champion, four-time winner of the Bathurst 1000 and recipient of the Barry Sheene Medal two years in a row, Craig is one of the most successful drivers in the history of Australian motor racing. Loved and respected off the track too, Craig is known as a great bloke, a devoted family man and cattle...

From the star of the film Kenny, the story of his long road to overnight success.After the film 'Kenny' catapulted him to national and international fame, actor, writer, producer Shane Jacobson was told by people that he had a talent for acting. Which was great news as he'd been on the stage since the age of ten. Working in musical theatre, stand up comedy, radio, ads, and the occasional Boy Scout review, Jacobson had been in the spotlight and behind the scenes, he had learned how t...

When it comes to Australian sporting icons, Peter Brock sits at the top. After winning Bathurst by an unbelievable six laps in 1979, the 'King of the Mountain' made his way into our households and our hearts. Brock's colourful private life has triggered plenty of rumours but the truth has remained obscure. Here, one of his closest friends, and a co-driver, tells the real story of Peter Brock.With more than 200 photographs and a revealing tribute from his daughter, Peter...

Created in 1950, the Formula One World Championship is the pinnacle of auto racing. The most popular form of motor sports on Earth, some of its marquee teams are known throughout the world, such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Lotus. Formula Ones glamorous outlook and incredible marketing power make one believe that it is a fantasy world of expensive machinery and super hero drivers, a dazzling array of lines and colors. But if one looks closer into the history of the world Championship, one will...

Sit down and strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride to the sound barrier and beyond with a real life Topgun!Mac Tucker, or 'Serge' to use his callsign name, is one of an elite group of men trained to fly F-18 jets. Now, for the first time, Serge takes you behind the scenes of the fighter pilot world to reveal what it's really like.Find out how it feels to be shot at by SAS snipers, to be lost in a 50 million jet over Northern Australia with nothing but ...