RICHARD HARRISON

Dead Jockeys Dont Win RacesIn the high-stakes world of Australian horse racing, the Melbourne Cup isnt just a race - its everything.When star jockey Alan de Silva is found dead in a suspicious hit-and-run, the glittering facade of racings biggest event shatters. All eyes turn to casino magnate Albert Maressmo, a man with everything to lose. But the question haunting former jockey turned detective Frank Dennis isnt just who killed de Silva- its why would Maressmo eliminate his own rider on the eve of the race that could cement his legacy?As the investigation gallops forward, Dennis plunges back into the cutthroat world he left behind. Beneath the designer suits and champagne flutes, he uncovers a web of jealousy, betrayal, and dangerous ambition. With the Cup approaching and pressure mounting from all sides, Dennis knows the killer will strike again.In a heart-stopping climax set against the thundering hooves of the Melbourne Cup, two jockeys battle for more than just victory. And as they race toward the finish line, a shocking revelation threatens to expose not just a killer, but the dark heart of the sport itself.Perfect for readers who loved Dick Francis and fans of atmospheric mysteries where glamour meets danger. First Tuesday delivers a pulse-pounding journey through Australias most prestigious sporting event, where everyone has a secret - and winning might be the deadliest game of all.Get ready for the race of your life. Pick up a copy of First Tuesday today.

So, you think youre a true Nottingham Forest fan? A proper Garibaldi? Yes, youve a shirt or two but do you really know the history of the Club? Can you name the pub the club was founded in? Or who Brian Cloughs first signing for the Reds was? Test yourself here with the ultimate quiz book on Nottingham Forest FC. A book for any and all supporters of that famous team in red, its the perfect companion for those long journeys to away games or nights down at the local. From famous players, managers and matches, to transfers, incidents and trivia, its all in here, designed to tease and test your knowledge of the club.

Tropical floodplains are notoriously hostile to mass agriculture. Heavy monsoons rapidly leach vital nutrients from the topsoil, while seasonal standing water suffocates and rots crop root systems. Yet, pre-Columbian societies in the Llanos de Moxos transformed these inhospitable wetlands into highly productive agricultural engines capable of sustaining hundreds of thousands of people.The solution lay in the massive "camellones" or raised field networks. By piling earth into geometric mounds, indigenous farmers elevated crop roots above the floodwaters while simultaneously creating deep, permanent drainage canals. These adjacent trenches functioned as massive aquaculture traps, cultivating fish and capturing organic silt. When the dry season arrived, this nutrient-rich, phosphorus-heavy muck was manually dredged and applied directly to the mounds, creating a self-sustaining, closed-loop fertilizer system that defied the nutrient-poor reputation of the Amazon.Unearth the biochemical mastery of tropical agronomy. Grasp how ancient populations engineered the topography of an entire basin to manipulate soil drainage and completely subvert the limits of jungle farming.

He Didnt Know the First Thing About Gardening - But Started a Gardening Business AnywayMost people spend their lives waiting until theyre ready.This man never got that memo.An eternal optimist packs up his London cubicle to start a gardening business in Kent, overlooking just one tiny detail.He doesnt know the first thing about gardening.Armed with unwavering optimism and a borrowed lawn mower, he launches headfirst into the manicured world of suburban landscaping.What could possibly go wrong?From battles with the infamous Tip Monster to diplomatic missions with Nasty Mrs. Phillips, every hilarious misadventure delivers a lesson in how not to run a gardening business. Part memoir, part comedy and part inspiration, this laugh out loud story proves that sometimes courage counts for more than expertise.Get your copy of The Export Gardener today and discover that the best stories grow in the most unlikely soil.