The CITB Health, safety and environment test helps the industry to improve its health, safety and environmental standards and forms a vital part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.This revision material contains everything you need to know to book, prepare for and sit the CITB Health, safety and environment test for operatives and specialists.Content has been updated for 2019 to reflect industry and legislation changes aswell as the introduction of learning content alongside questions and answers.The test includes health, safety and environment knowledge and specialist questions.There are separate revision materials to support the Health, safety and environment test for managers and professionals(MAP), so ensure that you are purchasing the correct revision material. Read more

Explore the unique stories behind every Formula One World Championship circuit in this fully updated second edition. Written by award-winning journalist Maurice Hamilton and complete with bespoke digital maps of each course, this is the ultimate guide to the circuits of Formula One.Each venue is listed in chronological order from the first time it hosted a World Championship Grand Prix, starting with Monza, then taking in renowned locations such as Spa, Nürburgring, Monaco and Silverstone, all the way up to F1’s latest destination: Las Vegas. Uncover little-known facts about famous circuits and discover the story behind some of the sport’s lesser-known venues.This fully updated second edition includes:• All 77 Formula 1 World Championship circuits, featuring six additional venues from the previous edition• Bespoke digital maps of every racetrack• Statistics including circuit lengths, lap records, and names of corners and straights• Alphabetical and ‘by country’ indices for ease of reference Read more

Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced.For novices, DIY enthusiasts or professionals, this essential book continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the market, covering everything from decorating and repairs to electricity, plumbing and much more.This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the info, and thousands of new photographs and illustrations to make sure you get your job done quickly and safely. There have been many changes to regulations in recent years, particularly in electricity (the new Part P legislation and changes to cable colours) – the Manual not only lists but also clearly explains these new regs and helps you work with them.And as we all become much more conscious of the environmental impact our homes have, new material on energy-saving DIY is essential reading for any householder – saving you money too in the process. Read more

A Brief History of Time for the 21st CenturyAt the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. It’s time to explore our universe’s most mysterious inhabitantsBlack HolesAt the heart of the Milky Way lies a supermassive black hole 4 million times more massive than our Sun. A place where space and time are so warped that light is trapped if it ventures within 12 million km. According to Einstein, inside lies the end of time. According to 21st-century physics, the reality may be far more bizarre.Black holes lie where the most massive stars used to shine and at the edge of our current understanding. They are naturally occurring objects, the inevitable creations of gravity when too much matter collapses into not enough space. And yet, although the laws of nature predict them, they fail fully to describe them.Black holes are places in space and time where the laws of gravity, quantum physics and thermodynamics collide. Originally thought to be so intellectually troubling that they simply could not exist, it is only in the past few years that we have begun to glimpse a new synthesis; a deep connection between gravity and quantum information theory that describes a holographic universe in which space and time emerge from a network of quantum bits, and wormholes span the void.In this groundbreaking book, Professor Brian Cox and Professor Jeff Forshaw take you to the edge of our understanding of black holes; a scientific journey to the research frontier spanning a century of physics, from Einstein to Hawking and beyond, that ends with the startling conclusion that our world may operate like a giant quantum computer. Read more

Equip learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds.The new edition will help learners to: - Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational specialisms.- Target learning with detailed qualification mapping grids.- Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language.- Enhance their understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills you need to master.- Practise maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your English' activities.- Test their knowledge with end-of-chapter practice questions, synoptic assessments and practical tasks.- Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards.- Keep their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems and environmental technologies. Read more

Reinforce safety with our fire safety log! Calling all property owners, facility managers and safety champions, Are you ready to take on your fire safety responsibilities effortlessly? Our fire safety logbook is your ultimate companion, carefully designed for owners, businesses, and offices to ensure compliance and organisation! Discover the benefits of our logbook: Includes:-SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS RECORD OF TESTS-FIRE ALARM LOG-EMERGENCY LIGHTING LOG-SELF CLOSING FIRE DOOR LOG-RECORD OF FIRE DRILLS-MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT TESTS-RECORD OF UNWANTED FIRE SIGNALS AND FALSE ALARMS-EXTINGUISHERS LOG-FIRE HOSE REELS-SPRINKLER SYSTEMS LOG-RECORD OF FIRE SAFETY TRAINING & DRILLS-VISITS BY THE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEComplete coverage: from tracking smoke control system tests to keeping records of fire alarms, emergency lighting and more, our logbook provides a centralized solution for all your fire safety documentation needs.This fire logbook meets the requirements of current fire safety regulations.Instructions are clearly presented and easy to use. Cover with matte finish Printed on high-quality paper. Optimal Size: Measuring a spacious 8.5 × 11", our logbook provides ample space for detailed entries while remaining convenient to handle and store. 95 pages. Act now to ensure peace of mind and safety in the workplace. Order your fire safety log today and ensure a smooth compliance journey!Invest in peace of mind. Invest in safety. Order now! Read more

Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds and IET. - Study with confidence using the most up-to-date information available for the new industry standards, including the 2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition - Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences- Get ready for the workplace with industry tips- Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with end-of-chapter practice questions - Engage with author Peter Tanner's accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry experience- Target your learning with detailed qualification mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications - including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393 specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational specialisms Read more

'Bernie is not only a great strategist, but also a great team player and competitor' Sebastian Vettel***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** Race-winning team strategist shows how F1 really works. Welcome to Bernie Collins' world. Formula 1 drivers are the public face of Grand Prix racing but behind every driver is a team of several hundred people sharing the same passionate desire to win. On race day it's the Team Strategist who calls the shots, working under immense pressure to make split second and crucial decisions. Through her eyes and experience as a Performance Engineer and Head of Race Strategy, Bernie takes you behind the scenes of a Formula 1 team - both in the factory and at the races - to uncover what it takes to put two Formula 1 cars on the grid and go racing.How to Win a Grand Prix gives incredible insight of the entire process from design and construction, through pre-season testing, and how a team prepares for each Grand Prix. For race weekend itself, Bernie recreates it hour-by-hour to plunge the reader behind the pit wall and see what it's actually like to get from grid to podium. Read more

The 2024 Fire Safety Log Book is your all-in-one solution for staying compliant with the latest regulations set by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & BS 5839 regarding fire detection and alarm systems for buildings.Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, this book is perfect for building owners, managers, and landlords who need to maintain accurate records of testing, maintenance, fire drills, false alarms, and designated responsible persons. It's your one-stop shop for all things fire safety documentation, ensuring you're never caught off-guard by inspections or safety audits.It's not just another log book filled with repetitive sheets; it's a comprehensive guide to fire safety management.Book Content Highlights:Site Record Sheet: Start with a clear overview of your property for quick reference.Fire Alarm Testing Overview: Learn about the essential weekly tests, semi-annual maintenance, and annual checks needed to keep your system up to code.Log Sheets for Every Occasion: From weekly tests and maintenance to fire drills and false alarms, everything is organized for easy logging.General Information & More: Get to grips with fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, hose reels, and emergency lighting, alongside miscellaneous tests, checks, and a checklist for fire safety training & drills.This guide goes beyond just logging activities; it's an educational tool that empowers you with the knowledge to conduct thorough and effective fire safety practices. Read more

Do you need to ensure your company's fire safety compliance? Look no further than our fire safety book. Professionally made to keep track of important information, drills and maintenance to ensure full compliance with fire safety regulations.Book Information:-Contains:The smoke control system test logFire alarm logEmergency lighting logSelf-closing fire door logFire drill logTests of various equipmentRecord of unwanted fire signals and false alarmsFire extinguisher registerFire hose reelsRecord of automatic fire extinguishing systemsFire safety training and drillsFire and rescue service visits-This fire logbook meets the requirements of current fire safety regulations.-Instructions are clearly presented and easy to use.-Cover with matte finish printed on high-quality paper.-Large format 8.5'' × 11".The Fire Book is a "must have" for any landlord, companies, schools and small business. Don't wait, get yours today! Read more

Color your way to complete mastery of human anatomy and physiology with this book! ✅ BOOK UPDATED - THIRD EDITION: April 2025 [Revised Content! Thank You For Your Kind Feedback.]Coloring human anatomy and physiology and their systems is the most effective way to study the structure and functions of human anatomy. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the human body, organized system by system for ease of use. You assimilate information and make visual associations with key terminology when coloring in the Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Book, all while having fun!These illustrations show anatomy in detail and make it easy to identify specific structures for an entertaining way to learn human anatomy. With this vivid change-of-pace study tool, you can master human anatomy in a fun and memorable way.This book features:More than 120 pages with unique, detailed, and easy-to-color illustrations of different human systems with their anatomical terminology.Includes images with detailed human anatomy parts and fascinating anatomy facts for each illustration on every page.Interactive Learning: Each diagram has labeled parts and corresponding answer keys to enhance your learning experience. This feature allows for quick and easy identification, helping you to master anatomical terms and concepts swiftly.Engaging and Educational: By combining coloring with educational content, this book turns studying into an enjoyable and effective process, making it an ideal tool for visual learners.Large, single-sided paper so you can easily remove it for coloring.Discover the anatomy of the following systems:The Skeletal SystemThe Muscular SystemThe Digestive SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Circulatory SystemThe Nervous SystemThe Urinary SystemThe Reproductive SystemThe Endocrine SystemThe Lymphatic SystemThe Integumentary SystemWhy you will also love this book:- Premium Glossy finish cover design.- Large format 8.5"x11.0" (22cmx28cm) pages.It is ideal for all kinds of students and science lovers to make the most out of their interest in human anatomy and physiology. Whether you are taking an anatomy course or just curious about how the body works, let the art of this book guide you!Join thousands of others who have made their studies more fun and efficient!Roll up and click “ADD TO CART” right now! Read more

The Sunday Times bestseller *Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize*A New Statesman and Spectator Book of the Year'This book calls for nothing less than a revolution in the future of food' Kate RaworthFrom the bestselling author of Feral, a breathtaking first glimpse of a new future for food and for humanityFarming is the world's greatest cause of environmental destruction - and the one we are least prepared to talk about. We criticise urban sprawl, but farming sprawls across thirty times as much land. We have ploughed, fenced and grazed great tracts of the planet, felling forests, killing wildlife, and poisoning rivers and oceans to feed ourselves. Yet millions still go hungry.Now the food system itself is beginning to falter. But, as George Monbiot shows us in this brilliant, bracingly original new book, we can resolve the biggest of our dilemmas and feed the world without devouring the planet.Regenesis is a breathtaking vision of a new future for food and for humanity. Drawing on astonishing advances in soil ecology, Monbiot reveals how our changing understanding of the world beneath our feet could allow us to grow more food with less farming. He meets the people who are unlocking these methods, from the fruit and vegetable grower revolutionising our understanding of fertility; through breeders of perennial grains, liberating the land from ploughs and poisons; to the scientists pioneering new ways to grow protein and fat. Together, they show how the tiniest life forms could help us make peace with the planet, restore its living systems, and replace the age of extinction with an age of regenesis. Read more

Lay the foundation for a career as a carpenter or joiner with this highly illustrated and accessible book published in association with City & Guilds.Suitable for the 6706 Diploma, as well as other Level 1 carpentry and joinery qualifications, the book covers everything you need to kick-start your journey in the construction industry: the principles of construction, how to use hand and power tools, woodworking joints, fixings and ironmongery, and health and safety.- Study with confidence with content based on the latest industry standards.- Get ready for the workplace with 'Industry tips', 'Health and safety' reminders and 'Improve your maths/English' tasks.- Enhance your understanding of tools and key concepts in carpentry and joinery with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step sequences.- Re-cap knowledge with 'Key terms' features and a detailed glossary.- Prepare for assessment with practice questions, practical tasks and activities.- Develop core skills with expert authors Stephen Jones and Stephen Redfern, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience. Read more

'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon HillThe world’s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain’s greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian’s unrivalled 36-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he’s been involved.A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian’s thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form – he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies; most notably Ayrton Senna’s death during his time at Williams in 1994.Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, How to Build a Car encapsulates, through Adrian’s remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling – its potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine, the perfect combination of style, efficiency and speed. Read more

'Better Things is an indispensable source for any CMF designer. Its clear structure, insightful guidance around material choices, and beautiful visual design make it an essential resource for incorporating sustainable materials into stunning design solutions. Highly recommended!' - Sylvia Feichtinger, Design Director, Material Innovation, Lego'Better Things is a brilliant, timely resource for designers and a design sector facing a period of vital transition from 20th to 21st century design practice.' - Hugo Jamson, Business Innovation, Design CouncilHow often have you seen a label on a product proclaiming it to be made from 'recycled material', 'bioplastic' or similar, without it giving any details of the concrete environmental benefits? What do these terms really mean? A drive for greater transparency and demonstrable environmental benefits is happening in product design, through emerging legislation and standards, and consumer demand for more sustainable products and unambiguous marketing. In Better Things: Materials for Sustainable Product Design, Daniel Liden seeks to tackle the lazy 'greenwashing' terminology we see every day, providing a guide for product designers, manufacturers and consumers wishing to make better and more informed decisions about materials. The book comprises six chapters devoted to material categories - plastics, textiles, metals, ceramics and glass, wood and paper - and a seventh chapter covering emerging sustainable technologies. Each chapter includes interviews with industry experts, as well as photos, diagrams, environmental impact data, general material properties and more. Read more

'I found myself turning the pages with an inward leap of joy' - Isabella Tree*WINNER of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing**Shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Conservation*'Exquisite' GUARDIANIt was a tragic day for the nation's wildlife when England's last and loneliest golden eagle died in an unmarked spot among the remote eastern fells of the Lake District. But the fight to restore the landscape had already begun.Lee Schofield, ecologist and site manager for RSPB Haweswater, is leading efforts to breathe life back into two hill farms and their thirty square kilometres of sprawling upland habitat.Informed by the land, its turbulent history and the people who have shaped it, Lee and his team are repairing damaged wetlands, meadows and woods. Each year, the landscape is becoming richer, wilder and better able to withstand the shocks of a changing climate.But in the contested landscape of the Lake District, change is not always welcomed, and success relies on finding a balance between rewilding and respecting cherished farming traditions. This is not only a story of an ecosystem in recovery, it is also the story of Lee's personal connection to place, and the highs and lows of working for nature amid fierce opposition. Read more

In Waves in an Impossible Sea, physicist Matt Strassler tells a startling tale of elementary particles, human experience, and empty space. He begins with a simple mystery of motion. When we drive at highway speeds with the windows down, the wind beats against our faces. Yet our planet hurtles through the cosmos at 150 miles per second, and we feel nothing of it. How can our voyage be so tranquil when, as Einstein discovered, matter warps space, and space deflects matter?The answer, Strassler reveals, is that empty space is a sea, albeit a paradoxically strange one. Much like water and air, it ripples in various ways, and we ourselves, made from its ripples, can move through space as effortlessly as waves crossing an ocean. Deftly weaving together daily experience and fundamental physics-the musical universe, the enigmatic quantum, cosmic fields, and the Higgs boson-Strassler shows us how all things, familiar and unfamiliar, emerge from what seems like nothing at all.Accessible and profound, Waves in an Impossible Sea is the ultimate guide to our place in the universe. Read more

This edition is suitable for the new HS&E test (27th of June onwards). If your test is prior to this date, you need the GT200-19 versionThe CITB Health, safety and environment test helps the industry to improve its health, safety and environmental standards and forms a vital part of the requirement to obtain a construction industry scheme card.This revision material contains everything you need to know to book, prepare for and sit the CITB Health, safety and environment test for managers and professionals.Content has been updated for 2023 to reflect industry and legislation changes.The test includes both knowledge and specialist questions.There are separate revision materials to support the Health, safety and environment test for operatives and specialist, so ensure that you are purchasing the correct revision material. Read more

This book will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems – and show how together we can solve them.** THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER **'Truly essential' MARGARET ATWOOD‘Inspiring' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS‘Shines with positivity’ RUTGER BREGMAN ‘Unmissable' TIM SPECTOR-------------------------------------------We are bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won't be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, that we should reconsider having children.But in this bold, radically hopeful book, data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that if we zoom out, a very different picture emerges. The data shows we've made so much progress on these problems, and so fast, that we could be on track to achieve true sustainability for the first time in history.Packed with the latest research, practical guidance and enlightening graphics, this book will make you rethink almost everything you've been told about the environment, from the virtues of eating locally and living in the countryside, to the evils of overpopulation, plastic straws and palm oil. It will give you the tools to understand what works, what doesn't and what we urgently need to focus on so we can leave a sustainable planet for future generations.These problems are big. But they are solvable. We are not doomed. We can build a better future for everyone. Let's turn that opportunity into reality.---------------------------------------‘A book for anyone who finds it difficult to believe in a better future’ THE TIMES‘I hope people around the world read this book, understand our planet isn’t a lost cause, and get inspired to help fix it’ Bill GatesA STYLIST BEST NON-FICTION 2024 * A GUARDIAN BIGGEST FICTION AND NON-FICTION FOR 2024 * A FINANCIAL TIMES, SCOTSMAN, PROSPECT AND NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEAR* A WATERSTONES ‘BOOK YOU NEED TO READ IN 2024’ Read more

** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ****A FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN, WAITROSE WEEKEND BEST SUMMER READ**‘A book for anyone who finds it difficult to believe in a better future’ THE TIMESFeeling anxious, powerless, or confused about the future of our planet? This book will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems -- and how we can solve them.A STYLIST BEST NON-FICTION 2024 * A GUARDIAN BIGGEST FICTION AND NON-FICTION FOR 2024 * A WATERSTONES ‘BOOK YOU NEED TO READ IN 2024’ * A GUARDIAN ‘FIVE GREAT READS’ We are bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won't be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, that we should reconsider having children.But in this bold, radically hopeful book, data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that if we zoom out, a very different picture emerges. The data shows we've made so much progress on these problems, and so fast, that we could be on track to achieve true sustainability for the first time in history.Packed with the latest research, practical guidance and enlightening graphics, this book will make you rethink almost everything you've been told about the environment, from the virtues of eating locally and living in the countryside, to the evils of overpopulation, plastic straws and palm oil. It will give you the tools to understand what works, what doesn't and what we urgently need to focus on so we can leave a sustainable planet for future generations.These problems are big. But they are solvable. We are not doomed. We can build a better future for everyone. Let's turn that opportunity into reality.'Practical and truly essential' MARGARET ATWOOD * 'Does for the environment what Hans Rosling did for health' BILL GATES * 'Invigorating, inspiring, often surprising' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS * ‘I find it hard to express how much I love this book’ RUTGER BREGMAN * 'An unmissable myth-busting book to save our planet – read it' TIM SPECTOR Read more