Chris Taylor

One of NPR's "Books We Love" 2022 Do we need another cookie book? As far as I'm concerned, the answer is always "yes." Here we have the classic cookie food groups (bar, drop, rolled, slice-and-bake, etc.), but they've been wickedly turbocharged with unique flavour hacks. Why wouldn't you insinuate a layer of ganache into your black-bottom lemon squares? Why wouldn't...

Filled with compelling stories, expert advice, and stunning National Geographic photography, this comprehensive guide features extraordinary destinations for divers who like to travel, divers travelling with non-diving companions, and travellers who are passionate about the ocean. Dive travel experts Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor travelled to 50 inspirational locations around the world—spending more than 250 hours underwater—to bring you this...

An autobiographical, readable, and humorous account of ten years as an experimental and military test pilot at MOD Boscombe Down. Chris Taylor has had a highly successful career as a Royal Navy officer, helicopter pilot, test pilot, instructor, and as an internationally acclaimed civil certification test pilot. His first book, Test Pilot, concentrates on anecdotes and incidents from the most...

In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. Some forty years and £37 billion later, Star Wars-related products outnumber human beings, a growing stormtrooper army spans the globe, and "Jediism" has become a religion in its own right. Lucas's creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic; it is, quite...

How Star Wars Conquered the Universe by Chris Taylor is a comprehensive exploration of the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. Spanning four decades of galaxy-spanning adventures and monumental influence, this book delves into the fascinating journey behind the iconic franchise. From George Lucas's early drafts and brainstorming sessions to the intricately orchestrated world that has captivated millions, Taylor examines...