James May Knihy

James May si jednoho dne řekl, že opravdoví muži ze světa v posledních pětadvaceti letech skoro vymizeli a nahradili je feministé. Rozhodl se s tím něco udělat, a sice připomenout staré dobré mužské dovednosti v domácnosti i přírodě a zkusit vymyslet i prár nových, ať už jako praktické zlepšováky všedního života, staré řemeslné dovednosti nebo ulítlé nápady, z nichž kdovíjaký užitek neplyne, ale každý nezženštělý chlap z nich má radost jako malý kluk. Návody a vychytávky jsou popsány vtipně a jasně, a přestože není nutné zkoušet úplně všechno, co je tu předvedeno, pořád je to zábavné čtení, k němž James May doporučuje popíjet silné pivo a sníst aspoň jeden čtvrtkilový biftek. Kdo knihu přečte celou a aspoň někdy se jí inspiruje, ten pravděpodobně zjistí, že je najednou pro své okolí nepostradatelný a jak manželka, tak děti, ale i staří rodiče nebo sousedé k němu vzhlížejí jako k renesančnímu kutilovi, který umí všecko opravit, vykoumat a zařídit. Nebo skoro všecko.

Oh Cook! is a foolproof manual packed with practical information and delicious recipes for even the most basic of home cooks. If, like James May, the sight of the kitchen strikes fear into your very heart and you can't identify a spatula from a fish slice - this is the book for you.

A hilarious book of musings and rants from The Grand Tour's James May.

Top Gear and Grand Tour legend James May's quirky, entertaining take on cars, trucks and even the bicycle - a perfect Christmas gift book for anyone obsessed with cars or anything else with wheels.

Being given yet another pointless 'man manual' that told him fifty ways to tie a bow tie in under 30 seconds made James May, co-presenter of The Grand Tour, certain there was a need for another kind of book. This book, in fact. He reckons there are nine vital things that a chap should be able to do. Not stuff you can download from the internet, but really important things. You never know when you might need to land an A330 Airbus, or deliver twins. And there may well be a moment when being able to play a bit of classical music on the piano is absolutely crucial to your success with women. So read, learn and be prepared - you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Top Gear presenter and columnist for the "Daily Telegraph" James May brings together another brilliant collection of his most controversial and humorous writing. From tales of motoring adventures through India, Russia and Iceland, to classic articles on essential subjects such as driving songs and haunted car parks, these gems from the number one car connoisseur will take readers on a motoring journey that will amuse and entertain in equal measure.

Best known as the third presenter in the unholy trinity that is Clarkson, Hammond and May on Top Gear, James May has lived, breathed and dreamt about cars his entire life. There is something about cars that stirs up intense feelings in people - how it makes them look to the outside world, how it makes them feel about themselves, how it looks to their girlfriends or their mates, or their neighbours. These feelings are humorously described in May on Motors, as James takes us on the road and looks at the cars that have shaped him, his world and the ordinary people of Britain.In May on Motors, James has brought together his most controversial and amusing pieces to make a brilliant collection that will amuse and inspire all car enthusiasts.

Set on a remote island in the White Sea, the narrative explores the stark contrast between the harsh realities faced by forced labor prisoners and the relatively comfortable lives of those in administrative roles under a secret-police regime. The backdrop of a former monastery adds to the eerie atmosphere, highlighting themes of power, oppression, and the human condition in a secluded, authoritarian environment.

Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles - from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really!

"James May had a boyhood dream to build a full-size house out of Lego. During the summer of 2009, as part of the BBC2 'Toy Stories' series, that dream became a reality. With contributions from architect Barnaby Gunning and interior designer Christina Fallah, this book provides a complete photographic record of this remarkable project"--P. [4] of cover