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Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing offers expert advice for athletes looking to succeed in adventure racing. Ian Adamson shares his insider secrets for training, racing, team building, and more...

Race in a Godless World: Atheism, Race, and Civilization, 1850-1914This book offers a systematic analysis of the racial views of historical atheists and freethinkers, shedding new light on the...

Discover 100 of the world's most amazing races and routes in this ultimate inspiration for adventuring on two feet. From iconic marathons to epic ultras, off-the-beaten-path trails, and welcoming...

The Ronde Inside the World's Toughest Bike Race By Edward Pickering The Tour of Flanders, known to cycling fans as the Ronde, is the biggest one-day bike race in the world. It's a potent mix of grit,...

Sex and Race, Volume 2: Negro-Caucasian Mixing in All Ages and All Lands -- The Old WorldThis two-volume work by J. A. Rogers challenges traditional notions of racial differences, instead arguing...

Genre, Gender, Race and World Cinema is an innovative anthology that introduces the study of film theory using the four topics of genre, gender, race, and world cinema. This major anthology is geared...

The Hollywood World Greyhound Classic: A Year-by-Year History of the World's Most Prestigious Sprint. From its inception in 1975 to the 2013 event, this comprehensive history chronicles the entire...

Cricket has evolved significantly over the last twenty years, moving away from its traditional English roots. Today, it is a global sport that operates within a commercialized environment. This...

The Race to Place: An Essential Guide to the World of Recruitment by Geoff Sims. Over three decades ago, recruitment began to take shape as we know it today. Back then, the focus was largely on...

Forgotten Worlds by Howard Browne is a gripping science fiction adventure that follows the story of an American pilot who finds himself transported to a strange and mysterious world.After a mid-air...

The Isle of Man TT - a world of high-speed racing and high-stakes drama. THAT NEAR DEATH THING Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World is a gripping account of four riders' battles with fear,...

The Grand National: A Celebration of the World's Most Famous Horse Race By Anne Holland Every year, the Grand National produces its own unique stories from jockeys and horses. From the triumph of a...

The World of Formula One brings together the excitement of the sport with in-depth information on the races, tracks, drivers, teams, and more. With its rich history and ever-changing landscape,...

The Dunlop Dynasty: The World's Greatest Road Racing Family This is the story of the Dunlop family, a family of motor-racing titans from Northern Ireland, as told through the eyes of renowned...

The Race to Build - and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon is a gripping true story about the creation of the atomic bomb. In December 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a...

The Meaning of Whitemen: Race and Modernity in the Orokaiva Cultural World by Ira Bashkow explores how the concept of whiteness is perceived and constructed within the Orokaiva society of Papua New...

Cultural Politics: Class, Gender, Race and the Postmodern World by Glenn Jordan explores the complex relationships between culture, power, and identity. This comprehensive introduction to...

Beast: The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Engine That Shocked the Racing World at the Indy 500 In 1994, a revolutionary new engine was unveiled for the Indianapolis 500, sending shockwaves through the...

The Indianapolis 500 has been an elusive goal for Australians since its inception in 1911. Despite one notable exception, Will Power's victory last year, the quest to win the world's greatest motor...

Rough Magic: Riding the World's Wildest Horse Race is an unforgettable true story of adventure and self-discovery. In 2013, Lara Prior-Palmer embarked on the Mongol Derby, a grueling 1000km horse...

Inside the glamorous world of Formula One, secrets and stories abound. Guardian journalist Giles Richards takes you behind the scenes with exclusive interviews from experts at every level, revealing...

The Deepest Map: A High-Stakes Race to Chart the World's Oceans by Laura Trethewey. In an effort to fully understand our planet, scientists and explorers are racing against time to chart the world's...

Christian Slavery Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World by Katharine Gerbner explores how religion shaped the development of slavery and race in the early modern world. In the 17th...

Formula E: Racing for the Future offers an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at the world's premier all-electric racing series. Produced with the full cooperation of Formula E, this official book...

Christian Slavery Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World by Katharine Gerbner explores how religion shaped the development of slavery and race in the early modern world. In the 17th...

Matt Whyman's memoir is a heartwarming and humorous account of his journey from average runner to ultrarunner. With the support of his family, he embarks on an extraordinary quest to push beyond his...

The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis by Jeremy Rifkin. In this comprehensive and thought-provoking work, Jeremy Rifkin explores the evolution of empathy...

The Giro d'Italia: A Story of Passion and Peril Born in 1909, the Giro d'Italia has become an integral part of Italian culture, reflecting both the nation's passions and extremes. This captivating...

The Purple SapphireArmchair Fiction presents an extra-large paperback edition of John Taine's "The Purple Sapphire", a special illustrated edition with beautiful original illustrations by Virgil...

F1 Racing Confidential offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the world of Formula One. Guardian journalist Giles Richards speaks to the men and women inside the sport to reveal the inner...

The cyberweapons market is one of the most secretive and government-backed markets on earth. Nicole Perlroth's book reveals this untold story in gripping prose, exposing a new kind of global warfare...

Africa Solo: My World Record Race from Cairo to Cape TownIn 2015, Mark Beaumont embarked on his latest world record attempt, cycling solo across Africa in under 50 days. This was his toughest...

The Last President of Europe: Emmanuel Macron's Race to Revive France and Save the WorldWilliam Drozdiak delivers an inside account of Emmanuel Macron's turbulent presidency, as he navigated the...

The creation behind the most destructive force that caused the arms race and the Cold War is a story of scientific discovery, deceit, and genius. In December 1938, a chemist made a shocking...

Superstar Lightning McQueen takes to the road in this exciting Step 1 reader based on the Disney/Pixar film. With his best friend Mater by his side, he's ready to take on the globe's fastest and...

The World Is Fat: The Fads, Trends, Policies, and Products That Are Fattening the Human Race by Barry Popkin. A striking trend has emerged in recent decades - the global rise of obesity. With 1.6...

Billy Kool's life was turned upside down when his grandfather arrived with an unexpected gift - his beloved car. But this wasn't just any ordinary visit. Billy and his friend Shey decided to include...

This study explores the dynamics of race and masculinity during the First World War, focusing on the experiences of Jamaican volunteers who served in British regiments. The author examines how the...

Discover how one woman and her family made the drastic decision to leave behind the rat race and embark on a life-changing journey around the world.This inspiring memoir follows their 18,500 nautical...

The 1924 Race to Circumnavigate the Globe by Air In 1924, a daring race took place that would change the course of aviation history. A team of underdog American pilots faced off against the best...

Tibet has long been a source of fascination for outsiders. For centuries, its remote location and Buddhist traditions made it inaccessible to Westerners. In this gripping narrative, Peter Hopkirk...

This book offers a practical guide to helping children develop a healthy sense of self in a race-conscious world. Marguerite Wright's research and clinical experience inform her approach, which...

During World War I, the United States implemented a system that required all able-bodied men to work or fight. This policy had far-reaching consequences for those who were not white, married,...

Jon Chambers' personal story of competing in the Red Bull X-Alps is a gripping account of the physical and mental hardship required to tackle the world's toughest race.The 2011 event saw Chambers...

China and the US are locked in a global struggle for influence, shaping the rules that govern trade, investment, technology, and more. As these two superpowers vie for control, nations, businesses,...

The Grand Pardubice steeplechase was considered the ultimate test of manhood and fighting spirit. In 1937, Europe's youngest democracy faced its greatest challenge as millions mourned the death of...

The Isle of Man TT is a world of high-speed racing and high-risk living. In "Ragged Edge", Stuart Barker takes you behind the scenes of this brutal and unforgiving sport, where riders push themselves...

Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Save the World is a fascinating exploration of how advances in motorsport science are transforming our world. Kit Chapman delves into the cutting-edge...

Derek Warwick Never Look Back: The Racing Life of Britain's Double World Champion is a candid and humorous memoir from one of motor racing's most respected figures. With characteristic honesty, Derek...

The Schneider Trophy was a series of glamorous air contests that captivated both sides of the Atlantic from 1912. These popularly known as races attracted a hugely popular and glamorous following,...

The Tour de France: A Humble Beginning The Tour de France is one of the world's most iconic sporting events, but its origins are surprisingly humble. In 1903, a group of men looking to save their...

The Isle of Man TT Course: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Most Demanding Road Circuit Experience the thrill of the Isle of Man TT in vivid detail, thanks to nearly 250 colour photos and insider...

This book examines the policy of affirmative action in different parts of the world, including Australia, Canada, Great Britain, India, Northern Ireland, South Africa and the United States. It...

Bustle through Panama City, trek up and down Delphi and dart across Quebec. Challenge yourself to travel the world using only your wits and travel knowledge in this action-packed puzzle book. Embark...

Lords of Crypto Crime: The Race to Bring Down the World's Invisible Kingpins The dark web's most notorious crime lords have long operated with relative impunity, using cryptocurrencies with anonymous...

The Propaganda War in the Rhineland: Weimar Germany and the Occupation After World War I After World War I, the Allied occupation of the Rhineland was seen as a humiliating blow to Germany, sparking...

Three Worlds of Relief: Race, Immigration, and the American Welfare State from the Progressive Era to the New Deal explores how the development of the American social welfare system was shaped by...

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never SeenDiscover the astonishing story that changed the way we run. An epic adventure begins with a simple question:...

Ancient concepts of otherness are revealed through a diverse selection of primary sources, translated with accuracy and fluency. This anthology provides a comprehensive overview of how ancient Greeks...

The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu And Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer. In the 1980s, a young adventurer and collector for a government library embarked on a...

The Lost World: Special Armchair Fiction Illustrated and Movie Memorabilia Edition by Arthur Conan DoyleA thrilling adventure into the heart of the online marketplaces, where four explorers face...

Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland embarked on a historic journey in 1889, each determined to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Their race would span twenty-eight thousand miles,...

The Race for the Rhine Bridges 1940, 1944, 1945 by Alexander McKee is a gripping account of the pivotal campaigns that aimed to capture the most significant barrier of World War Two: the Rhine. In...

The Coloniality of the Secular explores the interconnected concepts of the secular, religion, race, and coloniality in the Americas. Drawing on influential thinkers such as Édouard Glissant, Frantz...

Speed Read Tour de France: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Greatest Bicycle Race. This beautifully illustrated guide from Motorbooks' Speed Read series provides an in-depth look at the history,...

Whiteness at the End of the World Race in Post-apocalyptic Cinema examines how white racial anxiety is expressed through post-apocalyptic films. This shift from Christian apocalyptic myths, initially...

A.Merritt's "The Face in the Abyss and Other Fantastic Tales" is the seventeenth installment of Armchair fiction's "Lost World-Lost Race Classics" series. In this gripping tale, Nicholas Graydon and...

The story of electricity's transformation in the late 19th century is one of rivalry and innovation. Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and George Westinghouse were three brilliant figures who vied to...

A Shot to Save the World: The Remarkable Race and Ground-Breaking Science Behind the Covid-19 Vaccines by Gregory Zuckerman. In January 2020, a mysterious respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China,...

The Savage Mountain: A Story of Obsession and Adventure K2, with its formidable peak just 800ft shorter than Everest's, has long been a magnet for mountaineers seeking the ultimate challenge. Yet it...

The story behind the world's most legendary watch is one of ambition and innovation. In the early 20th century, two wealthy and powerful men engaged in a decades-long contest to create the most...

The World Beneath Their Feet: A gripping history of the 1930s Himalayan climbing contest between Britain, America and Nazi Germany. In the 1930s, as tensions rose between European powers, a different...

The Red Line: A Harrowing True Story of War and Deception. In August 2012, the world was faced with a stark choice: allow Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to cling to power in a vicious civil war, or...

The story behind the world's most destructive force is revealed in this gripping graphic novel adaptation. In December 1938, a chemist made a shocking discovery that launched a scientific race across...

RuPaul's Drag Race has become a cultural phenomenon, with its impact felt far beyond the world of entertainment. This oral history, spanning the show's first ten years, tells the story of its...

Between 1914 and 1918, German anthropologists conducted their work amidst full-scale war. The discipline's development was profoundly altered by the conflict, as revealed in this illuminating book...

The Grace to Race by Sister Madonna Buder is a memoir that shares the author's remarkable journey from a prominent family to becoming an 80-year-old world champion triathlete. Born into a life of...

Agent of the Iron Cross: The Race to Capture German Saboteur-Assassin Lothar Witzke During World War IThis gripping account recounts the high-stakes intelligence game played by spies and double...

The Secret Race Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs A candid and explosive account of the world of professional cycling, this book exposes the...

In 1968, nine men embarked on a historic journey to sail around the world non-stop. The Golden Globe Race, as it came to be known, was a pioneering adventure that tested the limits of human endurance...

Billionaires' Row: A Thrilling Account of Manhattan's Most Exclusive Skyscrapers The skyline of New York City has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with a series of soaring...

The Business of Empire: United Fruit, Race, and U.S. Expansion in Central America This book explores the complex relationship between private corporations and U.S. world power, using the history of...

Walls Can Fall: A Powerful Exploration of Racism and Reconciliation in America. This thought-provoking book delves into the harsh realities of racism, discrimination, and division in modern America...

Imperial Zions: Religion, Race, and Family in the American West and the Pacific by Amanda Hendrix-Komoto explores the complex relationships between Latter-day Saint theology, American ideas about...

Born to Run tells the story of a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who are renowned for their incredible endurance and speed. At the heart of the book is a remarkable 100-mile...

The Horrible Gift of Freedom: Atlantic Slavery and the Representation of Emancipation (Race in the Atlantic World, 1700-1900 Ser.) Marcus Wood's latest work is a rigorous analysis of the visual...

As China solidifies its position as a global superpower, the United States faces an urgent need to close the gap in artificial intelligence capabilities. Over the past decade, China has made...

Nellie Bly's record-breaking journey around the world is a testament to her determination and courage. In 1890, she completed the feat in just 72 days, beating Jules Verne's fictional record and...

Len Kasten reveals how the Reptilian Empire's influence on Earth has led to a sinister plot to enslave humanity and exploit our planet's resources. This technique of infiltration and hybridization...

Motor racing in 1968 was a world of high-speed action and intense emotion, captured by the photographers of Diffusion Presse Photo International. This book presents a unique visual record of the era,...

Rich Wilson's gripping account of his solo, non-stop, around-the-world sailing adventure in the Vendée Globe is both humbling and inspiring. In 2008-9, he became only the second American to finish...

The latest edition of Guinness World Records 2022 showcases incredible achievements and records set by people around the world, despite the challenges of the pandemic and lockdowns. This year's...

Nellie Bly's record-breaking journey around the world in 72 days has become an iconic feat of endurance and determination. In 1890, she set out alone to beat Jules Verne's fictional record, covering...

Pigeon Racing: My Personal Insights by Jim Emerton For over 40 years, Jim Emerton has been a leading figure in the world of pigeon racing, breeding and racing birds from around the world. His...

In "The Longest Race", Kara Goucher reveals the shocking truth about her experience on Nike's elite running team, the Nike Oregon Project. As a young athlete, Kara was offered a sponsorship deal and...

Hitler and the Nazi Darwinian Worldview examines the roots of Nazi ideology, revealing how the influence of Darwinism, eugenics, and race theory contributed to the devastating consequences of the...

The Horse God Built tells the remarkable story of Secretariat, the world's greatest racehorse, and the man who knew him best. Eddie Sweat, Secretariat's groom, was a pivotal figure in the horse's...

Growing Up Powerful: a Guide to Keeping Confident When Your Body Is Changing, Your Mind Is Racing, and the World Is ... Complicated This bold and bighearted book tackles the tough stuff of growing up...

The Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race is one of the most intense sporting events on earth. Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the island, but for those who compete, it's a different story...

The World Press Photo 2022 A compilation of the year's most striking and compelling press photographs, selected from thousands of entries by the World Press Photo Foundation. The 2022 Yearbook...