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David Millar

    January 4, 1977

    David Millar is a celebrated figure in professional cycling, renowned for his remarkable achievements on the road. He has notably secured multiple stage victories in the sport's premier Grand Tours, including the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and Giro d'Italia. Millar is also distinguished for his all-around capabilities and resilience, earning significant wins in both road races and time trials, alongside national championship titles. His deeply personal autobiography provides an insightful look into the intense world of elite athletic pursuits.

    The Racer
    Racing Through The Dark
    Massive Book of Mensa® Puzzles
    The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists
    • Massive Book of Mensa® Puzzles

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The biggest book of puzzles ever released by Mensa®—the smartest brand in the world! 500 brain-teasers and logic games to keep your mind sharp! Esteemed puzzle master David Millar and American Mensa® have compiled hundreds of logic and problem-solving puzzles in the form of both word and number challenges that will keep you entertained for hours. The range of puzzle types include: Mazes Sudoku Story logic Blank-filling puzzles Riddles And more! The hours of brain-training fun will help you improve your memory and exercise those mind-muscles. This book can be used and appreciated by anyone who wants to keep their mind sharp and in tip-top shape—something absolutely everyone will benefit from.

      Massive Book of Mensa® Puzzles2024
      5.0
    • The Racer

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie-counted hotel breakfast? David Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. It is a love letter to cycling.

      The Racer2015
    • By his 18th birthday David Millar was living and racing in France, sleeping in rented rooms, tipped to be the next English-speaking Tour winner. A year later he'd realised the dream and signed a professional contract with the Cofidis team, who had one Lance Armstrong on their books. He perhaps lived the high life a little too enthusiastically -- high on a roof after too much drink , he broke his heel in a fall, and before long the pressure to succeed had tipped over into doping. Here, in a full and frank autobiography, David Millar recounts the story from the inside: he doped because 'cycling's drug culture was like white noise', and because of peer pressure. 'I doped for money and glory in order to guarantee the continuation of my status.' Five years on from his arrest, Millar is clean and reflective, and holds nothing back in this account of his dark years.

      Racing Through The Dark2011
      4.2
    • The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists

      • 399 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a quick but reliable account of the life and work of those whose contributions have changed the course of science throughout history. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary covers over 1300 key scientists from more than 38 countries whose work has helped shape modern science. Fields covered include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology - and special attention is paid to those pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for their fellow women. Interspersed with illustrations in the form of diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.* Authoritative reference guide to the world's leading scientists past and present* Biographical details and clear descriptions of scientific contributions* Explanations of named scientific laws, units and effects* Illustrated to enhance clarity of information

      The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists1996
      4.5