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Richard Hammond describes his childhood and adolescence and the emergence of the adrenalin junkie, the first ridiculous stunts on his tricycle, and an increasing and near obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol. He finds an attractive girl, Mindy, who shares his interests and helps him organise his high-speed life.

More of the wry, honest and often hilarious chronicles of Richard Hammond - TV presenter, adventurer, and general drawer of the Short Straw. Continuing where As You Do and Did I Just Say That? left off, this one focuses on just a few of the many hair-raising stunts, expeditions, and encounters experienced by Richard Hammond over the last eventful year.

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 him of his early years of playing in a band and how and why he never quite made it as a rock star.

For 13 years, 22 series and 175 shows, Richard Porter was script editor of Top Gear, from the first faltering pilot episode in 2002 until the very last show presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May in 2015. Along the way they destroyed cars, sparked diplomatic incidents, set fire to caravans, almost killed one of the presenters, and somehow transformed Top Gear from a shabby BBC Two motoring show into an Emmy-winning, record-breaking, planet-straddling behemoth.

Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permitted the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future.

In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. The high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. Joined by his co-pilot and grown-up daughter Izzy, they’ll dive into the worlds of mid-life crisis’, what makes a modern man, how to raise daughters, and even ...

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius's own emotions.

I’ve always wanted to conquer the Big 5 dungeons ever since one of them took the life of my father nearly fifteen years ago. Nobody ever said the Path of Progression was easy, but my burning desire to dive can’t be quenched. I just never thought I’d be prohibited from getting a diving license just because I tried to help a bratty blonde girl get hers. Soon, we’re joined by a lovely brunette bookworm, and we start diving the dungeon on our own terms.

In conversation with expert guests, Richard Hammond and Holly Tuppen draw on their years of experience in sustainable travel media to tackle the thorny issues and provide practical insights for a more responsible industry. Sponsored by Lemongrass.

I’ve always wanted to conquer the Big 5 dungeons ever since one of them took the life of my father nearly fifteen years ago. Nobody ever said the Path of Progression was easy, but my burning desire to dive can’t be quenched. I just never thought I’d be prohibited from getting a diving license just because I tried to help a bratty blonde girl get hers. Soon, we’re joined by a lovely brunette bookworm, and we start diving the dungeon on our own terms. As it turns out, I have a few abilities that greatly increase our chances of actually finishing the Path, leading to a life of fame and luxury.

Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to enlightenment and become free of negativity. During the many decades of the author's clinical psychiatric practice, the primary aim was to seek the most effective ways to relieve human suffering in all of its many forms. The inner mechanism of surrender was found to be of great practical benefit and is described in this book.

Set in the 19th century against a backdrop of island life and the vast surrounding seas, A High Wind in Jamaica is the gripping story of the Bas-Thornton children, whose parents send them back to England following a hurricane in the postcolonial Caribbean they call home. Having set sail, the children quickly fall into the hands of pirates. As their voyage continues, things take an awful turn

Joyce Aparo seemed to be the perfect single mother. She doted on her sixteen-year-old daughter, Karin, encouraging her musical ability and lavishing affection on her. But behind closed doors, Joyce was a terror. For thirteen years, she beat Karin savagely and demeaned her relentlessly. When Karin met the troubled yet brilliant Dennis Coleman, the two fell head-over-heels. But Joyce disapproved—so she had to die.

The time has come for Jeremy and his diving team of lovely ladies to face the ultimate test. The fifth and final dungeon awaits them, but standing in their way is a former mentor turned adversary that'll do anything to destroy their newfound power. Amidst this chaos, Jeremy meets an unexpected ally—a former diver who knows what it takes to survive the fifth dungeon. Someone who just might give Jeremy the edge to bring Rico Cartwright to heel. But with Rico’s endgame looming, will this new mentor have enough time to teach Jeremy how to become the ultimate victor of the Path of Progression?

I was a nobody until my diving team conquered the first two dungeons in the Path of Progression. And now? I’m famous. Throughout Aspatria, everyone knows my name, and they’re all talking about just how powerful our team can become. My enemies are taking notice too. After defeating the fabled Slayer in the second dungeon, I know someone is waiting to take their revenge on me. I need to watch my back as we set our sights on the next two dungeons.

How do you defeat a vicious Dungeon Master with power over all the dungeons in the world? This is the question that confronts me and my team after our journey to Cozocomo. The Vann family has struck so hard that it throws the fate of the entire world into question. With dungeons overflowing everywhere, it’s up to us to stop them for good.

I’ve enjoyed a short vacation with my girls after defeating Rico and the fifth dungeon, but I wasn’t meant for a life of leisure. New challenges await me and my team, and it’s time to pull out my swords and brush off my armor. When a new dungeon appears out of the blue one day, I realize I’ve found the challenge I’ve been searching for. My girls and I travel to the faraway land of Sallusasta, where we meet a gorgeous diver princess with a frightening secret—this new dungeon has destroyed every team that’s attempted to enter it.

With help from Princess Britta, we’re able to overcome the first dungeon of the Champion’s League, but our enemies are regrouping. With my diamond now tainted, it’s a race for answers as a new dungeon opens up, bringing us to the island nation of Cozocomo. But Amelia Vann isn’t going to let a setback stop her from stealing the power of others. And when she causes a desperate massacre as her last throw of the dice, it’s up to us, and a new, reclusive warrior that’s used to fighting by herself, to stop Amelia for good.

Welcome to the Finding Your Forte Show with Host and Finding Your Forte Expert Reggie Hammond and Special Guest Rick Makerson, Managing Partner, BlueFletch Mobile. Episode Title: "Making Clients Look Like Rockstars on Purpose" In this Episode Reggie and Ricchard will discuss how Richard found his purpose to "solve complex problems and make his clients look like rockstars! Meet Rick Makerson: As the co-founder of BlueFletch Mobile, Richard is a Technical Manager with skills in Mobile, Microsoft .NET, and J2EE Application Development. Richard has also trained, deployed, and supported ...