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Outrunning the Demons
An exploration of the transformative power of running - and how it can be the key to unlocking resilience we never knew we had, told through 34 deeply affecting real-life stories and covering such diverse themes as trauma, bereavement, addiction, depression and anxiety
In the Running
From the strength and stamina of well-known runners who achieve the almost impossible to the extraordinary runners who have changed lives and history, this collection of unforgettable stories will inspire anyone who’s ever pounded the pavement to keep on running and enjoy every minute of this liberating sport.
Keep on Running
Phil Hewitt has completed over 25 marathons in conditions ranging from blistering heat to snow and ice. This account of his adventures from Berlin to New York looks at the highs and lows of running marathons, the motivation to keep going when your body wants to stop, and tries to answer the ultimate question, ‘Why do you do it?’
Rough Justice - A True Story
This is a true story about a shop steward who had 83 grievances with his employer over a 14 month period. By doing his best as a shop steward, he ended up with 57 personal grievances and was threatened with the sack 8 times and was actually sacked twice. The Trade Unions District Audit were informed of these problems though they seemed to decide to protect the employer rather than their union member. Solicitors and barristers were subsequently involved however time passed and this led to time running out for a potential claim. The issues were put into court which, in the opinion of the author, led to rough justice.
A Chichester Miscellany
Home to a magnificent Norman Cathedral, Chichester was created by the Romans and developed as a thriving market town in the Middle Ages. The Georgians added an array of splendid buildings which still enhance the city today, and during recent decades Chichester has emerged as a major centre for the arts, with an enviable reputation. In this captivating compendium of fascinating facts and quirky true stories, Phil Hewitt reveals the intriguing history and the hidden delights of one of our best-loved cathedral cities.
A Winchester Miscellany
Learn about Winchester's history: everything from its legends to its kings, from its heroes to its villains "You have here history, and you have it in a form that charms the eye and refreshes the spirit." —Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, on receiving the freedom of Winchester, July 1928 Winchester is rich in history and enigma; the city where a cake-burning king established a nation; the final resting place of one of Britain’s best-loved authors; a host to diverse events from one of the UK’s largest farmers’ markets to the longest-running festival of street theater. In this fascinating and informative guide, Phil Hewitt explores the rich story of the city and brings Winchester to life.
A Portsmouth Miscellany
"A seaside resort blessed by Nature with thousands of advantages and joys." —1928 City Guide Portsmouth, Britain’s only island city, is a place of rare distinction. It was from here that the nation set sail to conquer an empire. The city didn’t simply shape the story of Britain; it colored the course of world history. But Portsmouth has also given us some of our finest writers, musicians, adventurers, and other public figures. Add to the mix tales of smuggling, ghosts, scandal, and murder, and a colorful story emerges of a grand and glorious city which has adapted through the centuries to find its place in the modern world. Dive into this captivating compendium of fascinating facts and quirky true stories, and discover the hidden depths of a remarkable city.
The BSA Gold Star
This full-color book covers every aspect of one of the best-loved classic racing machines, from its beginnings back in Small Heath though the Brooklands days, Trials, the Café Racer scene to the classic scene of today. Lavishly illustrated.
Opening the Musical Box
Definitive encyclopaedia of all things Genesis. No record unexamined. No gig missed.
Those Who Remain
Through interviews and a generous photograph montage stretching over two decades, reveals the commonality and diversity among these people of Indian identity When DeSoto (in 1540) and later Juan Pardo (in 1567) marched through what was known as the province of Cofitachequi (which covered the southern part of today’s North Carolina and most of South Carolina), the native population was estimated at well over 18,000. Most shared a common Catawba language, enabling this confederation of tribes to practice advanced political and social methods, cooperate and support each other, and meet their common enemy. The footprint of the Cofitachequi is the footprint of this book. The contemporary Catawb...
