Jamie Reidy Bücher

Paperback edition of a brilliantly told story of the shocking doping gang who scandalised the racing world in the 1960s.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019 Monsieur X is a dazzling tale of glamour, riches, violence and ultimately tragedy. Patrice des Moutis was a handsome, charming and well-educated Frenchman with an aristocratic family, a respectable insurance business, and a warm welcome in the smartest Parisian salons. He was also a compulsive gambler and illegal bookie. Between the late 1950s and the early 1970s, Des Moutis made a daring attempt to beat the French state-run betting system. His success so alarmed the authorities that they repeatedly changed the rules of betting in an effort to stop him. And so a battle of wills began, all played out on the front pages of the daily newspapers as the general public willed Des Moutis on to ever greater triumphs. He remained one step ahead of the law until finally the government criminalised his activities, driving him into the arms of the underworld. Eventually the net began to close, high-profile characters found themselves the target of the state's investigation, and people began turning up dead...

The first paperback edition of Reidy’s memoir describing his successful career in Big Pharma as Pfizer’s #1 salesmen during the launching of Viagra. Published to tie-in with Fox’s international movie release of the film Love and Other Drugs based on Reidy’s book and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, Thanksgiving weekend 2010. Jamie Reidy is the guy who's been there, done that, and walked away with the insider stories. Inside Hard Sell: Now a Major Motion Picture LOVE and OTHER DRUGS, you'll find yourself rooting for Reidy and shocked by the realities of the world that paid his salary. This comedic expose traces Reidy's experiences from Pfizer training to life as the "V-Man," when Reidy became Pfizer's number-one drug rep during the Viagra craze. With equal parts self-confidence and self-mockery, Reidy takes the reader on a hilarious romp through pharma-culture while revealing the controversial side of the drug industry. From viewing a circumcision to gaining a doctor's rapport to providing insight on why doctors choose to prescribe Drug X over Drug Y, and from how to bargain "sigs" and "scripts" to why the Viagra pill is shaped as a diamond, Reidy discloses everything. A witty, behind-the-scenes look at an industry that touches everyone in America with a prescription, Hard Sell uncovers truths about the pharmaceutical industry you'd rather not know and practices you'd like to believe weren't employed. Hard Sell has been adapted into a major motion picture starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway.

Jamie Reidy's quest to attend 365 games in 365 days

Featuring over 30 straightforward recipes, this guide breaks down cooking into easy, step-by-step instructions tailored for beginners. Each recipe is designed to be foolproof, ensuring that even those with minimal culinary skills can successfully prepare delicious meals. With clear directions, such as "Open oven door. Slide out rack," it empowers anyone, including bachelors, to confidently navigate the kitchen and enjoy the cooking experience.

Offering humorous yet practical cleaning tips, this guide is perfect for the cleaning-challenged man who may neglect his living space. It provides quick instructions to make a home presentable for dates and includes a list of essential cleaning tools. Ideal as a graduation gift, Father's Day present, or a lighthearted gag gift for a divorcee, it aims to transform a bachelor’s castle into a welcoming environment, ensuring he’s prepared to tackle the mess and impress his guests.

The brilliantly told story of the exploits of trainer, gambler and SOE agent John Goldsmith by William Hill Sports Book of the Year award-winning author Jamie Reid.