Starting from the fundamentals of brakes and braking, Braking of Road Vehicles covers car and commercial vehicle applications and developments from both a theoretical and practical standpoint.

Drawing on insights from leading experts from across the automotive industry, experienced industry course leader Andrew Day has developed a new handbook for automotive engineers needing an introduction to or refresh on this complex and critical topic.

With coverage broad enough to appeal to general vehicle engineers and detailed enough to inform those with...

Transitions to Better Lives aims to describe, collate, and summarize a body of recent research both theoretical and empirical that explores the issue of treatment readiness in offender programming. It is divided into three sections:

• part one unpacks a model of treatment readiness, and explains how it has been operationalized
• part two discusses how the construct has been applied to the treatment of different offender groups
• part three iscusses some of the practice approaches that have been identified as holding promise in addressing low levels of...

In recognition of the nation's love for the Great British coastline, 2018 sees the launch of a brand new guidebook - Cool Camping: Coast - the latest title in the best-selling Cool Camping series. Featuring 66 of the best independent campsites along Britain's coast, plus 20 seaside glamping locations for those in need of a bit more luxury, this colourful new guide offers the perfect inspiration for any holiday by the sea. Exciting recommendations include a National Trust-owned farm overlooking the best surf spot in Wales, a Scottish getaway where you can swoosh onto the beach via a...