The Hidden Mathematics of Sport
This fascinating book explores the mathematics involved in all your favourite sports.
This fascinating book explores the mathematics involved in all your favourite sports.
“All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does, and that is his.”
Oscar Wilde
This book contains everything you need to know about suits, from the traditional designs of the early 1900s, to innovative contemporary variations. It was awarded Financial Times’ Fashion Book of the Year.
In the original book he covered some of the largest stadia where cricket is played throughout the world. In Remarkable Village Cricket Grounds he concentrates on the smallest.
A sumptuous, wide-ranging guide to cycling, full of practical information but with a huge sense of fun, packed with evocative images from the history of cycling.
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In this brand-new title, part of her hugely popular ongoing series of hilarious gift books, Cath Tate, doyenne of the comedy greetings card, examines the world of work – something we all have to do, although sometimes we’d rather not!
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The one thing we all have to deal with at some time in our lives is the death of someone
Discover the venerable art of graphology – how to interpret the curves, arcs and loops of the handwritten word to
The Observer, July 1, 2007 “A quirky and inventive collection of history, statistics and random trivia, Brownlee’s book would be perfect for whipping out of the back pocket of your cycling jersey to settle arguments or impress your friends.”
‘Richard Wilson is like the naughty kid poking the ant’s nest with a stick.’ Times Online
Have you ever spent an Ashes summer, followed the IPL on television or even watched the local village cricket team
All you need to know about the heaven and hell of golf is in this unique book. From the serious (the origins of golf) to the bizarre (moon golf), the informative (the perfect tee-height) to the ridiculous (snow golf), takes the reader down a fairway of wit and wisdom.