The Race to the Future Spring26 James Rebanks's grandfather taught him

James Rebanks's grandfather taught him to work the land the old way

It’s the unrivaled realm of discovery

The opening case study that threads throughout the book

Irish Times Alain de Botton has set six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life

The African Revolution reveals how this turbulent yet hugely creative era for Africans intersected with global intrusions to shape the modern age

The Race to the Future Spring26 James Rebanks's grandfather taught him'An incredible and stirring story . . . a mix of competition, camaraderie as well as a larky sense of adventure . . . Down goes the flag. Smash goes the bottle. Shards of emerald glass and champagne spume catch the light. The race from Peking to Paris has begun' Spectator 'And it's Go, Go, Go . . . A captivating history of a seemingly impossible journey and one of the most challenging endurance trials in the history of motoring . . . Skillful