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Richard Hammond

    December 19, 1969

    Richard Hammond is a British television presenter, widely recognized for his role co-hosting the car program Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Following a life-threatening crash in 2006, he made a remarkable recovery and continued his prolific presenting career. His work spans various popular shows and one-off specials, demonstrating his versatility and resilience.

    As You Do
    What Not to Drive
    On the Edge: My Story
    Great escapes : 500 unforgettable travel experiences
    Smart Retail
    Car Science
    • 2022

      Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives. The places we visit and the experiences we have become part of our identity.

      The Green Traveller
    • 2013
      3.5(23)Add rating

      Memoir of the early life of TV presenter Richard Hammond, told through eight significant road journeys he has taken. ON THE ROAD: MY LIFE IN EIGHT JOURNEYS is a new way of autobiography, in which TOP GEAR presenter Richard Hammond tells the story of his early life through a series of significant driving episodes. He's a child in the back seat of Dad's car on the way to the seaside in Weston-Super-Mare. He's on his first bike, a red one, in Solihull; then on his first motorcycle, a Honda MTX50. He's at the wheel of his first car (and in the book with his first girlfriend). He is driving a furniture delivery van as part of his first job in and around Ripon. Now he is showing off with a friend, risking everything. ON THE ROAD is an emotional road map in which each chapter has its own registration number, and its own distinctive interior. Most importantly, each chapter sets off and arrives. ON THE ROAD surges on to its destination, reversing or moving quickly through the gears, reliving the central episodes and conflicts of Richard's life. Every chapter is a stage in a longer journey. Although there are precious few road-rage monologues against four-wheel drivers and men in vests in white vans, Richard Hammond's readers will quickly recognise the funny self-deprecating and balanced ease that has made him one of Britain's best-loved writers and television presenters.

      On the road. Growing up in eight journeys
    • 2010

      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.

      Great escapes : 500 unforgettable travel experiences
    • 2009

      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.

      Blast Lab Rockets and Racers Activity Book
    • 2009

      Cool experiments show how chocolate powder can reveal intriguing clues, how to make your own invisible ink and how two small mirrors and a tube can help you see round corners. Just like Richard Hammonds Blast Lab, there are lots of fun experiments to try out using everyday objects from around the house.

      Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Secret Agent Activity Book
    • 2009

      Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Bright Ideas

      20 Great Science Experiments

      • 45 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This title features experiments, from bouncing light with your own kaleidoscope to exploring circuits by building a torch.

      Richard Hammond's Blast Lab Bright Ideas
    • 2009

      Clean Breaks

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      "Clean Breaks" unearths 500 unique experiences and new ways to travel that make a real difference to the lives of local people and the planet. It lets you 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 experience. Authors Richard Hammond, Green Travel Correspondent for "The Guardian", and Jeremy Smith, former Editor of "The Ecologist Magazine", combine cultural sensitivity with practical advice, hand-picking the best hotels, resorts, and tours run by earth-friendly 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 experience a climate-friendly home-stay or simply want to see the world in a new light; make your next trip a clean break.

      Clean Breaks
    • 2009

      Jak fungují auta

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.4(13)Add rating

      Fungování automobilů je rozsáhlé téma rozdělené na čtyři kapitoly: Výkon, Rychlost, Jízdní vlastnosti a Technika. Každá kapitola obsahuje vše potřebné, aby se z malého obdivovatele stal opravdový odborník na automobily. Jak funguje turbodmychadlo, jak se vyrábí benzin, z čeho se skládá převodovka, proč brzdy vozů Formule 1 po zastavení žlutě září. Představy aut, v jakých se možná jednou bude jezdit – napínavá cesta do budoucnosti s vozidly bez řidičů, elektrickými superauty a skutečnými létajícími talíři.

      Jak fungují auta