28 Bookstand The latest releases in gift books CHASED BY PANDAS By Dan Martin RRP: £20 Format: Hardback Known, thanks to his racing style and attitude, for being one of road cycling’s last romantics, Dan has always shied away from revealing too much about himself and his story. Now, having retired at the end of the 2021 season aged 35 and no longer bound by the constraints of the racing circuit, Dan feels the time is right to tell his story in the same forthright and honest manner that he rode his bike. This book reflects Dan’s generous and outspoken spirit, his resilience to pain, crashes, bad luck and, finally, his acceptance of destiny. Each chapter’s title has a sub-title based on a typical cyclist’s fear: the fear of losing a race, the fear of retiring from the sport, the fear of mountains or downhills, the fear of doping and, ultimately, the fear of death. Dan also discusses every aspect of the professional cyclist’s life - food, discipline, money, dreams, friendship and betrayal. Dan is unashamed when it comes to exposing these dark feelings, his weaknesses and how he tried to deal with them, his attitude exemplifying Mark Twain’s quote: “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” Written with his long-time friend and best-selling author Pierre Carrey, this is the story of a rider who never sought to conform to modern cycling’s norms and someone who, in many ways, embodies an age in cycling which has long since disappeared. This is the celebration of a true cyclist’s career, which will appeal to anyone who’s embraced the weekend ride whilst dreaming of the mountains. www.quercusbooks.co.uk NO F*CKS GIVEN By Sarah Knight RRP: £12.99 Format: Hardback As unprecedented times become our new normal, Sarah Knight and her No F**ks Given Guides offer a hands-on, real talk approach to tackling everything that life throws at you. No F*cks Given is a priceless collection of Knight’s best quotes and life-changing advice, gathered together in one must-have gift package. In The LifeChanging Magic of Not Giving A F*ck Sarah liberated you from people and things that don’t make you happy; with Get Your Sh*t Together she provided a tough-love push towards getting organized to achieve your goals; You Do You offers a roadmap to embracing your individuality; Calm the F*ck Down delivers practical solutions for managing ever-more stressful times; and F*ck No! teaches you to set boundaries and stick to them with confidence and flair. No F*cks Given: Life Changing Words to Live By gathers the very best of this no-bullsh*t, life-changing advice into one must-have gift book that enlightens and entertains on every page. This is self-help for the modern reader. www.quercusbooks.co.uk THE LITTLE BOOK OF CURRY By Rufus Cavendish RRP: £6.99 Format: Paperback From rogan josh and rendang to bunny chow and vindaloo, dive into this celebration of one of the world’s most popular dishes: curry There are few foods more diverse than curry. It’s a dish, an ingredient and a cooking method; it can be made hot or mild; vegetarian or vegan; and it can be served with rice, breads, chutneys or pickles. However, while curry comes in many forms, at the heart of the dish is always its flavour – the wonderful alchemy of spices that’s guaranteed to delight the taste buds. This handy pocket guide will give you a taste of the following and much more: Find food for thought with the history of curry around the world Whet your appetite with the hottest bites of curry trivia Cultivate your palate by growing your own spices Discover delicious curry recipes which will allow you to eat your way around the world in your very own kitchen The Little Book of Curry will help you spice up your life one dish at a time. www.summersdale.com FOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST MUM RRP: £6.99 Format: Hardback Let your mum know just how much you care with this delightful collection of heart-warming quotes and sentimental statements. There’s nobody quite like a mother – she’s always there for you, no matter what, giving comfort, counsel and care. And, however old you are, you’ll never stop being her child! She deserves the sun, moon and stars, but if you can’t manage that this little book is the next best thing. Inside you’ll find a host of glittering quotations from around the world – whether from actors, writers, musicians or leaders from all walks of life, they all have something heartfelt and inspiring to say about their relationship with their mum or about their experience of being a mum. To make it even more special, there’s a sprinkling of sentimental statements illustrating the kind and generous things mothers are known for best. This is the perfect love bomb to let your mum know she’s the world’s greatest! www.summersdale.com
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