Most Popular Books by Richard Hammond

RICHARD HAMMOND''S CAR CONFIDENTIAL, packed with information and wit, is a must for anyone even remotely interested in cars. It includes an enormous variety of hints and tips: car and traffic etiquette; how to buy a car; the seven ages of the motorist from learning how to drive when you are 18 to driving the wrong way down motorways when you are 80; a spotter''s guide to motorists in the style of a WW2 manual; customizing - what is OK and what isn''t; cool hearses to be buried in; and the alternative guide to road rage. There are also lots of lists of everything - such as the top noble failures: did you know that Chrysler put out a car aimed at women called the ''Femme'' which came in one colour, pink, with matching pink handbag and lipstick? Or the top mad moments in motorsport history,dubious highway codes, most amazing roads... The odd, the mad, the bad, the curious or ridiculous are all here in this wonderful, witty and incredibly useful compendium of everything to do with cars and their drivers - all we ever needed to know about the modern world of motoring.

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world''s strangest ancient mysteries. Don''t miss this instalment in the incredible series by Britain''s best-loved TV personality. Explore the world''s greatest mysteries - all from the comfort of your armchair!

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world''s strangest alien encounters. Have you ever spotted a UFO? Are you in danger of alien abduction? And what did happen at Roswell? Don''t miss this instalment in the incredible series by Britain''s best-loved TV personality. Explore the world''s greatest mysteries - all from the comfort of your armchair!

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around events in the world''s waters. Was the lost city of Atlantis real? Do mermaids exist outside stories? And where is everybody who was on the Marie Celeste? Don''t miss this instalment in the incredible series by Britain''s best-loved TV personality. Explore the world''s greatest mysteries - all from the comfort of your armchair!

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world''s strangest - and creepiest - creatures. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Are you in danger of running into a yeti? And do werewolves and vampires exist outside teenage romance? Don''t miss this instalment in the incredible series by Britain''s best-loved TV personality. Explore the world''s greatest mysteries - all from the comfort of your armchair!

Jak mít v prodejně více spokojených zákazníků a vydělat více peněz? Čím se liší úspěšné prodejny od těch, které živoří na pokraji zájmu? Jak atraktivně uspořádat prodejní prostory? Jak nalákat zákazníky do prodejny, překvapit je a potěšit, aby se vrátili znovu? Jak efektivně vést a motivovat prodejní tým? To vše a mnohem více se dozvíte v této ojedinělé knížce, jejíž třetí vydání obsahuje kromě řady nových praktických rad a užitečných poznámek především znamenité nápady, strategie a taktické myšlenky, které posunuly nejúspěšnější maloobchodníky na vrchol. Objevte tajemství stojící za úspěchem těch největších a nejlepších a učte se od nich. Autor jim položil prostou otázku: "Díky čemu jste tak dobří??" Odpovědi jsou více než inspirující a tato kniha vám ukáže, jak je aplikovat v praxi. Knížka je určena majitelům a vedoucím prodejen, manažerům i prodavačům, kteří se chtějí stát opravdu úspěšnými profesionály.

This business book is great for leaders, middle managers and entrepreneurs interested in the following categories; Small Business Entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy Branding Customer Experience Make it easy for customers to choose you; whatever your business, product or service. With customers now subconsciously weighing up their massively expanded options in terms of purchase friction (how easy it is to spend) and shopping reward (the extras inherent to the buying experience); your job is to make it easy for them to choose you When is high friction bad? Friction includes frustrations like putting a coin in a supermarket trolley lock, too many clicks, and hidden frictions from awkward presentation, process and offer. Reward includes quality of business support, amazing retail environments, even emotional issues such as trust and belonging. When is high friction good? What value do different customers place on friction and reward across different buying scenarios? How can I benchmark against competitors? And, where are the big opportunities and where should we focus effort and resource? How do I market improved experiences to win customers? Friction Reward teaches you how to understand, measure and improve every single possible customer interaction by applying techniques outlined in the book to your customer experiences and organisations. Readers will: Create easier, faster and improved customer experiences by reducing friction and increasing reward. Discover how reducing friction attracts new customers, increases spend from existing ones and gives you a competitive advantage. Understand how the world''s leading retailers, B2B sellers and public service providers are winning using these insights. Learn how to apply practical tools and technologies to their own customer and user scenarios both online and in the physical world.

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¿Crees que la Física es aburrida? ¡Piénsalo otra vez! Te proponemos un viaje emocionante y lleno de energía a través del tiempo, el espacio y más allá. Un viaje en el que descubrirás que la Física no solo está en los laboratorios sino que forma parte de tu vida y puedes encontrarla en la cocina, el baño, el coche... ¡Incluso dentro de ti! ¿Sabes por qué la Tierra no deja de girar? ¿O por qué se te encoge el estómago cuando bajas por la montaña rusa? ¿O cómo caminan las moscas por el techo sin caerse? ¿O por qué el cielo es azul? Encuentra la respuesta a estas y muchas más preguntas. ¡Alucina con la Física!

Even more fantastic activities from Richard Hammond''s new TV series Blast Lab on ABC3. If your child loves the fun filled science of Blast Lab, then get them active at home with this exciting activity book packed with things to do and challenges from the series.

This resource aims to help retail managers develop the personal and team management skills required to successfully manage a retail operation. Teamwork and customer relations are discussed in detail. Table of contents: * Part 1 - You * Part 2 - Team (team building and team work) * Part 3 - Customer (customer relations and customer service strategies, marketing) * Part 4 - Store (store set up and display).

Great Escapes unearths 500 of the world''s most inspiring holidays, offering great ways to get off the beaten track and enjoy a more authentic kind of travel. Discover a wealth of new adventures from sleeping in houseboats in Kerala and witnessing the zebra migration in Botswana to taking the train-hotel from Paris to Madrid. Whether you fancy living like a local in a tipi with Native American Indians, riding with cowboys in Venezuela or staying in a bunkhouse barn in the Brecon Beacons, this guide is packed with the how, where and when to plan your next extraordinary trip. Authors Richard Hammond, former Green Travel correspondent for The Guardian, and Jeremy Smith, former Editor of The Ecologist Magazine, have hand picked the best hotels, resorts, and tours run by people who are passionate about what they do, assuring a spectacular choice of inspirational travel ideas without compromising on the quality of your holiday. Whether you wish to stay in an eco-chic hotel, experience a closer connection with local culture, or simply want to see the world in a new light; make your next trip a Great Escape.