Drawing on interviews & personal acquaintance with riders who have raced on the Continent, as well as mechanics & team-support crew, this is a portrait of the complex character of cycle racing. It is an in-depth study of ambition, the rage to win & the capacity to recover from defeat. ...

Nicolas Roche has a famous surname to all fans of cycling. The son of legendary Irish & World Champion Stephen Roche, Nicolas had to fight to make it as a professional & even harder to make his mark as his own man in this toughest of competitive sports. His rise up the ranks has been meteoric, with top 15 finishes in both the Tour de France & the Vuelta a Espa?a, but his attitude to his chosen profession has remained undimmed. Honest, eloquent & passionate about the cycling world, Nicolas gained acclaim & a devoted fan following for his Tour diaries serialised in the Irish Independent. Now a major contender for a podium finish in a grand tour, in the award-winning Inside the Peloton Nicolas tells in full the story of life as a professional cyclist & of the remarkable events that have brought him this far. From furious spats with teammates & exhilarating races against the worlds best, this is a gripping cycling adventure & tale of a fiercely competitive sportsman. Show More Show Less ...

To accompany the BBC television series, this book is a fascinating & wide-ranging account of the modern Royal Navy in the two-hundredth-year anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Christopher Terrill spent a year inside the Royal Navy & here reveals in intimate detail the daily life of Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport ï ½ the largest in Western Europe. He also reveals astonishing insights into life on board some of the Navy's most modern warships both as they prepare for deployment & as they embark on active service around the world. Terrill explores the proud tradition of the Royal Navy, which has been the first line of defence of this island race since the reign of King Alfred, focusing on the Navy's heritage (through the Trafalgar celebrations) & its current & ever-changing role in the modern world. Whether engaging in 'runs ashore' at Dubai or confronting the awful devestation caused by the tsunami in Sri Lanka, a Royal Navy warship is always a 'little piece of Britain' floating on the seas of the world. The shipmates are the beating heart of the Royal Navy. Their hopes & fears make the big questions come to life in intimate, humorous & often surprising ways. Whether it be the young recruit leaving home to join the mob', the charismatic chaplain on board the ship, or the seasoned matelot hooked on life at sea, these individuals each have stories & experiences that are not only unique to the Navy, but that also help to explain the very particular mindset of the men & women who choose to join the Senior Service. ...

This story takes you to ancient kingdom of Egypt. Kings had ruled there since before 3000 BC. In 1333 BC a boy aged about nine became Pharaoh, but he did not rule for long. Today, however, he is the most famous of all pharaohs. So how did a Pharaoh who was unimportant in his own lifetime become so famous? The answer is because of a great archaeological discovery. ...

Concerned with the complex & sophisticated relationship between economics, social context, & aesthetics as represented in the contested space of the art gallery, this book raises the question of how artists must construe their work in relation to the gallery space & system. ...

The Spanish island of Mallorca lures with sunshine, sandy beaches & sparkling seas, but its charms also include world-class art collections, dramatic mountain peaks & rolling vineyards.

Explore Mallorca is part of a br&-new series & is the ideal pocket companion when discovering this stunning Balearic island: a full-colour guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes.

Whether you are new to the island or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Mallorca will help you discover the very best of "the pearl of the Mediterranean".

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781780056654
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Insight Guides
• Pages: 144
• Dimensions: 19.3 x 11.6 x 1cm










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This convenient guide to Edinburgh contains a handy information section with concise details on getting around, tourist offices, money, tipping, opening times, public holidays, telecommunications, emergency telephone numbers & climate.

A list of 29 recommended sights, divided by theme & linked to the mapping by numbered markers.

The flexi map scale is 1:12500. The maps cover the entire road network as well as places to visit such as mosques & markets.


- Detailed cartography

- Informative text

- Key facts on must-see sights

- Pocket-sized format

- Durable & weatherproof

- Measures: 22 x 10 x 1cm approx.

- Brand: Insight Guides




















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The earth's smallest continent yet one of its biggest countries, Australia is an amazing mix of contradictions & extraordinary diversity. Vibrant modern cities contrast with the vast expanses of the Outback, glittering skylines with Aboriginal sacred places, tropical forests in the north with winter sports in the south. Add in the unique flora & fauna & you have a land like nowhere else. This book captures Australia's essence in spectacular colour photos: from arid deserts to lush rainforest & from perfect sandy beaches to the largest coral reef in the world. Coupled with stimulating background text, this fascinating destination is brought vividly to life. ...

Shows that the roots & effects of insomnia are complex, & reveals how humans have employed art, science & witchcraft to understand & treat the affliction. This exploration of sleeplessness begins with the literature of ancient times, & finds its sufferers in prominent texts such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, & the Bible. ...

Gayle Greene has suffered from chronic insomnia all her life. She has explored an astonishing array of remedies, from hardcore sleeping pills to alternative therapies, & has found ways of coping, but never a cure. This book is written for & about the silent multitude of people who suffer from chronic insomnia, & whose lives are permanently distorted by it. In INSOMNIAC, Gayle travels the world in a quest for answers, interviewing neurologists, sleep researchers, doctors, psychotherapists & insomniacs of all sorts. What comes of her journey is an up-to-date account of what is known about insomnia, providing the information every insomniac needs to know to make intelligent choices amongst the vast selection of medicines & therapies. It is a fascinating account of Gayle's struggle, but it is also a timely & much-needed call to arms for more research into what really causes insomnia
- so that the patient isn't automatically considered to be the one to blame.
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