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As Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc battle it out head-to-head in the most hotly contested championship in years, this in-depth book, with a foreword from Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, tells the story of how the sport evolved into the exhilarating high octane spectacle it is today.
So, how did we get here? How did F1 become the acknowledged 'Pinnacle of Motorsport'? Simon Arron and Tony Dodgins have identified the 100 most significant changes to the series since its inception in 1950. Formula One is unrecognizable from its debut season, where drivers raced around on old bomber training aerodrome in Northamptonshire with oil drums to mark the corners and straw bales the only concession to safety.

New fans will welcome a complete and highly illustrated guide to the history of F1, while older fans will be able to compare their own views of what were the pivotal moments of change, in a book written by experienced motoring writers with two lifetimes worth of knowledge of the sport.

What makes the perfect cup of coffee? Why is coffee so addictive? Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it but how is it that coffee has such a hold? It all depends on science! Find out why water has to be at a certain temperature, what method works best with which grind, how roast affects taste, what happens when you add cream, which bean you start out with plus loads more information about the world's most popular stimulant! From coffee plantations to your morning hot beverage, this fascinating guide to the chemistry of coffee lays out the scientific principles for the coffee-loving non-scientist. The go-to guide for home baristas and coffee lovers!