Chris Smith Books

Losing weight can be remarkably easy when done correctly, and The Power of Protein gives a simple explanation of why a low carb/high protein diet is what the body needs to burn fat. Inside you will find the recipes required to create healthy, low carb meals that you can easily tailor to your needs. In simple terms, the modern diet consists of more carbohydrates than the body can break down. The average human can only store carbs for 48 hours before the liver turns the unused carbs into fat. By lowering your carbohydrate intake and substituting it with protein, your body will use your fat stores as an energy source so you will always be losing weight, and losing the correct weight!

Mel Lewis (1929-1990) first picked up his father's drumsticks at the age of two. At 17 he was a full-time professional musician. The View from the Back of the Band is the first biography of this legendary jazz drummer. For over 50 years, Lewis provided the blueprint for how a drummer could subtly support any musical situation.

Celebrated for its culinary excellence, this book showcases innovative recipes and techniques that have garnered acclaim in the culinary world. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and global flavors, it invites readers to explore diverse cooking styles. The author shares personal anecdotes and insights, making the recipes accessible and relatable. This award-winning work not only inspires home cooks but also elevates everyday meals into extraordinary experiences, emphasizing the joy and creativity of cooking.

Offering quick-fire tips and tricks, this guide covers popular games like Angry Birds, Temple Run, Paper Toss, and Fruit Ninja. It's designed for gaming enthusiasts, providing insights into free or affordable apps across various platforms, ensuring a fun experience for every gamer.

In Syndicate Women, sociologist Chris M. Smith uncovers a unique historical puzzle: women composed a substantial part of Chicago organized crime in the early 1900s, but during Prohibition (1920–1933), when criminal opportunities increased and crime was most profitable, women were largely excluded. During the Prohibition era, the markets for organized crime became less territorial and less specialized, and criminal organizations were restructured to require relationships with crime bosses. These processes began with, and reproduced, gender inequality. The book places organized crime within a gender‐based theoretical framework while assessing patterns of relationships that have implications for non‐criminal and more general societal issues around gender. As a work of criminology that draws on both historical methods and contemporary social network analysis, Syndicate Women centers the women who have been erased from analyses of gender and crime and breathes new life into our understanding of the gender gap.

Kid Normal and the Loudest Library - World Book Day 2020This is the epic, never-before-told story of the Super Zeroes' first ever active mission as real-life superheroes! A brilliant new mini-adventure in the bestselling, award-winning Kid Normal series, exclusively for World Book Day 2020.Join Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes as they team up with wonderful school librarian and secret superhero Mrs Fletcher (whose special power is that her head can turn into a foghorn) to foil a dastardly, 1000-decibel plot.When Mrs Fletcher's friend Margaret disappears from her duties as town librarian, it's clear that there's something strange afoot. A librarian never deserts their post! Plus the library has suddenly started hosting a whole host of ludicrously loud events. Cow choirs, pneumatic drill masterclasses, stamping competitions ... could a dastardly criminal be using the library to cover up a crime of epic proportions?It's up to Murph, Mary, Hilda, Billy and Nellie to get to the bottom of this mega-loud mystery.

_______________The epic conclusion to the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - Guardian_______________Murph Cooper is famous ... and he's not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are.Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling*Murph must expose Knox's evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!

Describes in detail, with over one thousand photographs, the battles, armies, and armor used in the War of the Ring based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, including battle plans and character histories and descriptions.

The latest adventure by Greg James and Chris Smith promises humor and excitement, continuing their legacy as popular Radio 1 broadcasters and bestselling authors. Known for their engaging storytelling, they bring new characters and a fresh plot that captivates young readers, ensuring a delightful experience filled with laughter and fun.