A look at the scientists and technicians whose hard work off the battlefield assisted the Allied Forces in winning World War II.Based on the BBC television documentary series of the same name, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fight by the "back room" scientists and technicians of the Second World War, including the battles against the Luftwaffe navigational beams, the V-1 and V-2 flying bombs, the development of radar, the battle against the U-boats,...

By night, Brian Johnson sings in the biggest rock 'n' roll band on the planet.But by day, AC/DC's charismatic, flat-capped frontman gets to indulge his passion for all things automotive.Cars and rock 'n'roll, they were made for each other.Car racer, car collector and all-round car enthusiast, Johnson is an incurable, certifiable petrolhead who can't remember a time when four wheels didn't feature as large in his life as music.Starting, as a young boy growing up in Tyneside,...

Panic snuck up on Brian Johnson while he was out with his son, and it clung to him on his desperate drive home. Feeling almost outside of himself, his family called 911. He was spiraling into darkness. Waiting for the ambulance to arrive, unsure of what was happening, he gathered his family around him and asked them to pray for him. Then he said these pivotal words, "This is when God becomes real." In his first book, Brian shares how the panic and anxiety of his early life―panic he'd thoug...

One of SPIN'S Best Music Memoirs of 2022!Brian Johnson’s memoir from growing up in a small town to starting his own band to ultimately replacing Bon Scott, the lead singer of one of the world biggest rock acts, AC/DC. They would record their first album together, the iconic Back in Black, which would become the biggest selling rock album of all time.Brian Johnson was born to a steelworker and WWII veteran father and an Italian moth...

One of SPIN'S Best Music Memoirs of 2022!Brian Johnson’s memoir from growing up in a small town to starting his own band to ultimately replacing Bon Scott, the lead singer of one of the world biggest rock acts, AC/DC. They would record their first album together, the iconic Back in Black, which would become the biggest selling rock album of all time.Brian Johnson was born to a steelworker and WWII veteran father and an Italian moth...

The logical step up from focusing just on IT, this makes perfect senseKen Wilson (Director, BrightHorse, UK)I loved the concept and the sensible approach to what are sometimes seen as complex issues.Dave Jones (Director & Principal ITSM Consultant, UK)Only by understanding IT-driven business services and anchoring them in a service design statement (SDS) can enterprises translate business needs into IT-intens...

Recommended reading for elite CEOs and top performers, Areté delivers fast, actionable wisdom in quick, accessible micro-chapters designed for busy professionals, athletes, and anyone seeking measurable personal growth.Join thousands of high achievers transforming their lives with Areté by Brian Johnson—a daily roadmap to living at your best. With 451 bite-sized insights inspired by ancient Stoic philosophers and backed by modern science, this boo...

Recommended reading for elite CEOs and top performers, Areté delivers fast, actionable wisdom in quick, accessible micro-chapters designed for busy professionals, athletes, and anyone seeking measurable personal growth.Join thousands of high achievers transforming their lives with Areté by Brian Johnson—a daily roadmap to living at your best. With 451 bite-sized insights inspired by ancient Stoic philosophers and backed by modern science, this boo...

"Surprisingly refreshing . . . You don't need to know anything about AC/DC to appreciate his funny and highly descriptive writing about [cars]." — Publishers WeeklyFrom "Pink Cadillac" to "Low Rider" to "Little Red Corvette," rock music has always had a racy love affair with cars. And AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson is not only a rock legend, second-to-none at infusing razor-sharp lyrics with the screaming metal energy of a true rock and roller, but also a ...

What you have in your hands is a key. Your key to the world of the most cost-effective public profile possible. A user-friendly blend of the how to and wherefore of PR. Of practical instruction and philosophy, forged in the real world. And a fun read at that! Understanding the media, and how to engage with it, is a distinct competitive advantage. Done right, it can change your future for the better. This book is your toolkit to making it happen. At a time when the media is morphing by the ...

Learn how to integrate well-known concepts, methods and processes from ITIL® and COBIT®, combining the best from each approach. IT4B is not about reinventing your favourite method, but putting it into the context of improvement and identifying any potential gaps.Written by service management experts with years of real-life experience, ensuring sensible, practical and effective advice.This book reads like a conversation on IT service management. Rather than reinvent...

Discover the wild grandeur and remote beauty of Scotland’s northern Highlands and islands with 90 unforgettable routes to 109 Corbetts, mountains between 2500 and 2999ft, north of the Great Glen. From the dramatic ridges of Knoydart and the sweeping moorlands of Fisherfield to the rugged seascapes of Skye, Mull, Rum and Harris, these routes invite you to explore some of Scotland’s most spectacular and lesser-visited peaks.Ideal for experienced walkers seeking chall...