Matt Whyman

Book 1: Key to the CityIn a bid to escape from a mysterious pursuer, Yoshi takes refuge below the streets of London - and finds a world away from our own. Here, he discovers his own vital part in a mission to tap into ancient forces underpinning the capital... Book 2: Siege Under the CityIts 1666, and the city is ablaze. Below ground, desperate citizens seek refuge from The Great Fire, only to be buried alive when the buildings collapse into the tunnels. Now, centuries later, it is said that their descendants still exist in the very bowels of the city. Blind from a life without sunshine, but with senses as sharp as their teeth, this savage tribe are to be avoided at all costs. Which isnt so easy when Julius concludes the final waypoint in the Faerie Ring is located in their lair Book 3: Freedom of the CityA breakout at the zoo transforms London into the ultimate urban jungle. Lions are on the loose, rhino, tigers and trouble-making monkeys, too. The smart move would be to hide out for a while, but underground trouble is brewing on a scale never seen before. Can Yoshi and his gifted friends turn their hand to saving the capital from a dark uprising...

Keeping pets is a lovely idea. When building a family, they complement the kids. But what happens when things get out of hand? For writer and house husband, Matt Whyman, its a case of catastrophe management in coping with four children and all the ill-advised animals amassed by his career wife, Emma. Just as Matt gets to grips with managing her two maxed out minipigs, she falls for a miniature Dachshund - the kind of dog he wouldnt be seen dead with. Hercules isnt big or clever, but Emma is determined. Shell do everything, she promises... From the author of Pig in the Middle

What happens when a man wonders aloud if a pig would make a good pet? A great deal - once his wife discovers a kind the size of a handbag.Matt Whyman is a writer and house husband. He enjoys the quiet life. His career wife, Emma, prefers the chaos a big brood can bring. On top of four challenging children, one freaked-out feline, a wolf-like dog and a wild bunch of ex-battery chickens, she brings minipigs Butch and Roxi into the fold.But can the new arrivals really cuddle up on the sofa, or will their growing presence spark a battle of hearts, snouts and minds?Funny, touching and entertaining, Pig in the Middle charts the trials and errors of one man and his menagerie. With help and advice from a seasoned local smallholder, Matt sets out to master the art of managing minipigs - inside the house and out. Then someone suggests breeding minipiglets, and Matts understanding of marriage is tested in the most unexpected ways...Previously published as OINK! MY LIFE WITH MINIPIGS.

Une famille nombreuse qui quitte la ville pour la campagne et adopte deux cochons nains… aussi craquants que dévastateurs !Après la naissance de leur quatrième enfant, l’adoption d’un berger canadien

Were not at parkrun any more, I mutter to myself, quietly longing for the presence of nice marshals in high-visibility vests.Failure is an Option is the story of an average runner who sets out to discover just how far he can go. With the support (and misgivings) of his family, and aware that his quickest years are behind him, Matt Whyman leaves the Saturday morning 5K to push towards 100-mile ultramarathons and beyond. By slowing things down to run a very long way, he joins a growing number of men and women from all walks of life striving to do something extraordinary.A newcomer to a world that can often seem off-limits, Matt finds his feet as an ultrarunner by learning the hard way. He battles monster hallucinations on endurance races spanning day and night, loses himself on tantalising trails across landscapes far from home, and forges bonds with fellow competitors in which small, kind gestures mean more than any medal. Determined to touch the boundaries of his running world before it starts to shrink, ultimately Matt sets his sights on a six-day mountain ultra that even hardened veterans consider to be the most formidable on earth: the Dragons Back Race.Brimming with good humour, honesty and joy, Failure is an Option pits ambition against ability to uncover human truths that resonate with us all. A mid-pack competitor who could win prizes for enthusiasm if nothing else Matt takes us on a journey far beyond his comfort zone and with no guaranteed outcome of success. The results are entertaining from start to finish, often very funny and at times deeply moving.

We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long. Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. Theyre inventive, crafty and belligerent and incredibly singleminded. Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit. Here is a charming ode to one of the most common, yet surprisingly intelligent, animals populating our landscapes. In this gentle and illuminating study, Matt Whyman embarks on a journey to uncover the heart and soul of an animal brimming with more energy, intelligence and playfulness than he could ever have imagined. In his bid to understand what makes a pig tick, having climbed a steep learning curve as a keeper himself, Whyman meets a veterinary professor and expert in pig emotion, as well as a spirited hill farmer whose world revolves around hogs and sows. Packed with fascinating research and delightful anecdotes, this entertaining and informative celebration of all things porcine covers everything from evolution, behaviour and communication to friendship, loyalty and broken hearts uncovering a surprising notion of family along the way.

A love letter to the small but mighty dachshund or, as its more affectionally known, the Sausage Dog. This book almost as adorable as its namesake proves that sausage dogs are not just sweet, soft and a little bit silly to look at. They can be an example to us all. Despite having the odds stacked against it, this little pooch can turn any situation to its advantage. Its the underdog that always comes out on top, displaying remarkable resilience, tenacity and bravery at every turn. Sausage dogs may be only ankle high, but they will stop at nothing to live life to the fullest, teaching us humans some valuable life lessons along the way. They dont care that they look more like a wind-up toy than a fierce guard dog, or that their bark is much louder than their bite. Being more sausage is about breaking free from restraints, overcoming physical and emotional shortcomings, and chewing up the social conventions that conspire to hold us back. This is our chance to unleash that inner dachshund, live long and prosper!

« Dans le monde secret des sports mécaniques, personne n’a jamais eu un tel accès à une écurie de F1. » Will Buxton, commentateur F1 et journaliste La F1 est devenue une compétition acharnée où s

El libro oficial para toda la familia del documental de Netflix Nuestro Planeta. Con prólogo de Sir David Attenborough. Este extraordinario homenaje a nuestro planeta combina impactantes fotografías procedentes de la serie documental con ilustraciones a todo color, presentandonos de una forma unica a animales y plantas terrestres y acuaticos. Descubre paisajes helados, junglas impenetrables, oceanos infinitos y aprende como todos los habitats estan interrelacionados para crear ese lugar al que todos llamamos casa, Nuestro Planeta. Este libro emocionara a lectores de todas las edades, y su mensaje de esperanza renovara nuestras ganas de luchar por el futuro de la Tierra, nuestro unico hogar. Un atractivo recorrido visual alrededor del mundo, desde el desolador desierto del Çrtico y los enigmaticos oceanos hasta las impresionantes junglas de America o los vastos paisajes de Çfrica. Descubre la belleza natural de nuestro planeta, ademas de la vida de sus muchos y extraordinarios habitantes.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*Paperback edition includes foreword by Toto Wolff and an exclusive new chapter on the 2025 season*The official, access-all-areas inside story of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 TeamThe most illuminating look at the inner workings of an F1 team to date' New York TimesJoin award-winning writer Matt Whyman as he is fully embedded with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team across the 2023 and 2024 F1 seasons, following decorated drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, Team Principal Toto Wolff, and the extraordinary men and women that design, build and race the teams cars as they fight back on and off the track.From the tension of pre-season testing to the thrill and glamour of race weekends including blue riband events such as Silverstone, Monaco and the Las Vegas Grand Prix the book provides fascinating insight into the world of the fastest sport on earth and one of its most successful teams. This updated paperback edition includes an additional new chapter about rookie driver Kimi Antonelli set during the 2025 F1 season.This book lifts the lid on what life is really like inside our team. Nobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes. Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team CEO

« Dans le monde secret des sports mécaniques, personne n’a jamais eu un tel accès à une écurie de F1. » Will Buxton, commentateur F1 et journaliste La F1 est devenue une compétition acharnée où s

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*Paperback edition includes foreword by Toto Wolff and an exclusive new chapter on the 2025 season*The official, access-all-areas inside story of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 TeamThe most illuminating look at the inner workings of an F1 team to dateNew York TimesJoin award-winning writer Matt Whyman as he is fully embedded with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team across the 2023 and 2024 F1 seasons, following decorated drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, Team Principal Toto Wolff, and the extraordinary men and women that design, build and race the teams cars as they fight back on and off the track.From the tension of pre-season testing to the thrill and glamour of race weekends including blue riband events such as Silverstone, Monaco and the Las Vegas Grand Prix the book provides fascinating insight into the world of the fastest sport on earth and one of its most successful teams. This updated paperback edition includes an additional new chapter about rookie driver Kimi Antonelli set during the 2025 F1 season.This book lifts the lid on what life is really like inside our team. Nobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes. Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team CEO

A stunning full-color, illustrated, behind-the-scenes guide to the Good Omens television series, adapted for the screen by Neil Gaiman himself and starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.Following the original novels chronological structurefrom the Beginning to End Timesthis official companion to the Good Omens television series, compiled by Matt Whyman, is a cornucopia of information about the show, its conception, and its creation. Offering deep and nuanced insight into Gaimans brilliantly reimagining of the Good Omens universe, The Nice and Accurate Good Omens TV Companion includes:A foreword from Neil GaimanA profile of the director, Douglas McKinnonNeils take on the adaptation process, in which he explains his goals, approach, and diversions from the original textInterviews with the cast, including Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Nina Sosanya, Jon Hamm, Ned Dennehy, Josie Lawrence, Derek Jacobi, Nick Offerman, Frances McDormand, Miranda Richardson, Adria Arjona, and many othersMore than 200 color photographsAnd much more!The must-have official companion guide to the Good Omens television series, Nice and Accurate TV Companion is a treasure trove of delights for fans of Good Omens, Neil Gaiman, and Terry Pratchett.

Un libro que muestra el fascinante mundo de los cerdos, unos animales que erróneamente consideramos como sucios y estúpidos.A menudo creemos que los perros son nuestros compañeros más antiguos, pero lo cierto es que los cerdos domesticos han desempeñado un papel en nuestras vidas durante mucho mas tiempo, tal como revela este sorprendente libro. Contra todo pronostico, esta obra nos demuestra que los cerdos son inteligentes y extraordinariamente sociables, les gusta jugar y cantan a sus crias cuando las cuidan; tienen buena memoria, un avezado sentido de la orientacion y una mentalidad increible: si quieren algo, lo conseguiran. De hecho, tenemos mucho mas en comun con estas criaturas de lo que nos gustaria admitir. A partir de un enfoque diverso, que va desde el comportamiento hasta la inteligencia y la comunicacion, pasando por las prodigiosas cualidades de la nariz de un cerdo y la forma como estos animales se relacionan, el autor reconstruye su experiencia personal en la crianza de dos pequeños cerdos y nos ofrece una emocionante reflexion sobre la nocion de familia y la sensibilidad que esconden estas conmovedoras criaturas, capaces de remover los cimientos de nuestras vidas.

Discover the exclusive access all areas inside story of one of the most successful F1 teams perfect for fans of Drive to Survive THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER In the secretive world of motorsport nobody has ever been given this level of access to a team at this level Will Buxton This book lifts the lid on what life is really like inside our team and it has been based on unprecedented access nobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes Toto Wolff Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team CEO Brutally honest Daily Mail A revealing and absorbing read Guardian Compelling The most illuminating look at the inner workings of an F1 team to date New York Times The Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team was once untouchable But now the winner of seven Drivers World Championships and eight consecutive Constructors World Championships must confront the reality of no longer being F1 s top dog Fully embedded across the 2023 and 2024 seasons award winning writer Matt Whyman follows decorated drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell Team Principal Toto Wolff and the extraordinary men and women that design build and race the team s cars as they fight back on and off the track

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Un libro que muestra el fascinante mundo de los cerdos, unos animales que erróneamente consideramos como sucios y estúpidos.A menudo creemos que los perros son nuestros compañeros más antiguos, pero lo cierto es que los cerdos domesticos han desempeñado un papel en nuestras vidas durante mucho mas tiempo, tal como revela este sorprendente libro. Contra todo pronostico, esta obra nos demuestra que los cerdos son inteligentes y extraordinariamente sociables, les gusta jugar y cantan a sus crias cuando las cuidan; tienen buena memoria, un avezado sentido de la orientacion y una mentalidad increible: si quieren algo, lo conseguiran. De hecho, tenemos mucho mas en comun con estas criaturas de lo que nos gustaria admitir.A partir de un enfoque diverso, que va desde el comportamiento hasta la inteligencia y la comunicacion, pasando por las prodigiosas cualidades de la nariz de un cerdo y la forma como estos animales se relacionan, el autor reconstruye su experiencia personal en la crianza de dos pequeños cerdos y nos ofrece una emocionante reflexion sobre la nocion de familia y la sensibilidad que esconden estas conmovedoras criaturas, capaces de remover los cimientos de nuestras vidas.Los perros nos admiran. Los gatos nos miran. Los cerdos nos tratan como iguales. Winston Churchill