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A Short History of the Motorcycle by Richard Hammond
Category: Sport
What is it about bikes that leaves so many of us powerless to resist? This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origin as a cheap means of transport to its modern incarnations: a symbol of rebellion, a high-tech racing machine and the rich kid's plaything. Richard Hammond, passion ...Show more
A Short History of the Motorcycle by Richard Hammond
Category: Transport
It's cold, wet and dangerous, so why do we do it? Richard Hammond's A SHORT HISTORY OF THE MOTORCYCLE attempts to explain what it is about bikes and biking that calls to so many people, leaving them powerless to resist. This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origins as a cheap a ...Show more
Alien Encounters (Richard Hammond's Mysteries of the World) by Richard Hammond
Category: Education | Series: Richard Hammond's Mysteries of the World
Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest alien encounters. Have you ever spotted a UFO? Are you in danger of alien abduction? And what did happen at Roswell? Don't miss this ...Show more
All About Physics by Richard Hammond
Category: Education | Series: All About
Richard Hammond explains All About Physics in this popular, award-winning series, from the discoveries of ancient Greece to Einstein via Galileo and Newton. Physics doesn't just happen in a lab - it happens in the kitchen, in your bath, in a car! Join a thrilling high-energy journey through time, space ...Show more
Ancient Treasures (Richard Hammond's Mysteries of the World) by Richard Hammond
Category: Education | Series: Richard Hammond's Mysteries of the World
Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest ancient mysteries. Don't miss this instalment in the incredible series by Britain's best-loved TV personality. You can explore the wo ...Show more
As You Do: Adventures with Evel, Oliver and the Vice-President of Botswana by Richard Hammond
Category: Non-Fiction
The wry, honest and often hilarious chronicles of a very brave and clever TV presenter, Arctic Explorer and general drawer of the Short Straw. Moving quickly on from the devastating crash that nearly killed him he ranges widely over his life and times: a visit to Glastonbury with James May reminds of hi ...Show more
Car Science - An under-The-Hood, Behind-the-Dash Look at How Cars Work by Richard Hammond
Category: Education
From Top Gear's Richard Hammond, Car Science is an intuitive and exciting children's science book on all things cars. In four sections, Car Science includes a timeline of automotive invention; a how it works guide to modern cars, with exploded diagrams, cutaways, and computer graphics; key physics conce ...Show more
Creepy Creatures (Richard Hammond's Mysteries of the World) by Richard Hammond
Category: Education | Series: Richard Hammond's Mysteries of the World
Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest - and creepiest - creatures. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Are you in danger of running into a yeti? And do werewolves and vampires ...Show more
On the Edge: My Story by Richard Hammond
Category: Non-Fiction
Richard Hammond is one of our most in-demand and best-loved television presenters. In September 2006, he suffered a serious brain injury following a high-speed car crash. ON THE EDGE is his compelling account of life before and after the accident and an honest description of his recovery, full of drama ...Show more
On the Edge: My Story (abridged for younger readers) by Richard Hammond
Category: Young Adult
From Top Gear to Brainiac, Richard Hammond is one of our most popular television presenters. But in September 2006, a high speed crash whilst filming for Top Gear left him fighting for his life. ON THE EDGE is his compelling account of life before and after the accident and an honest description of his ...Show more
On the Road: Growing Up in Eight Journeys by Richard Hammond
Category: Transport
Autobiography of TV presenter Richard Hammond, told through 8 of the most significant road journeys he has taken. On the Road: Growing up in Eight Journeys is a new way of autobiography, in which 'Top Gear' presenter Richard Hammond tells his life story through a series of significant driving episodes. ...Show more
Or is That Just Me? by Richard Hammond
Category: Non-Fiction
More of the wry, honest, and often hilarious chronicles of Richard HammondTV host, adventurer, and general drawer of the short straw. Continuing where As You Do left off, Hammond focuses on just a few of the many hair-raising stunts, expeditions, and encounters he experienced over the last eventful yea ...Show more