You were born at Queen's Hospital in Romford, on February 25th, 1990. 'Congratulations! It's an Essex girl!' announced the midwife, scooping up the false eyelashes and bottle of fake tan that had popp
Blood on the Thistle is an examination of the life and times of a remarkable Scottish family, the Cranstons of Haddington, East Lothian. It focuses on a period from about 1880, when the young, hard-wo
Do you go into fits of absolute apoplexy when you hear the words Eurozone, Climate Change and Foreign Aid? Do the words savoir-faire, zeitgeist and polski sklep make you feel uncomfortable and apprehe
Charlie Magri is one of the most popular boxers ever to have stepped into the ring. The exuberance and energy of the former WBC Flyweight Champion earned him a core of dedicated fans and, throughout h
One of Hollywood's hottest properties, Hugh Jackman has become an international superstar as Wolverine in the X-Men series, and is loved by fans worldwide thanks to his extremely varied career as an a
For the first time since he?was released from five years' incarceration in some of Africa's toughest prisons, making worldwide headlines, Simon Mann breaks his silence to tell?everything?Simon Mann's
In December 1999, as Scotland prepared for the biggest Hogmanay of all time, a gruesome discovery was made by a police diving team on a training exercise in Loch Lomond. One by one, limbs from a cadav
Paul Bruce was a tough, idealistic young trooper in the SAS when he was dispatched to Northern Ireland at the height of the troubles. His top secret mission was to execute IRA suspects in cold blood.
Which king ordered everyone to bed at 8pm? How many Pot Noodles are sold every second in Great Britain? How many streets must a London cabbie memorize in order to pass "the knowledge"? How much does t
Sean Long is Super League's No 1. bad boy, and when it comes to off-the-pitch madness, no one comes close. Here, the flamboyant St. Helens superstar tells his hilarious, shocking, and explosive life s
From the story of the drummer who had to fly separately from the rest of Oasis because they thought he was bad luck, to the drummer who drummed his way out of prison Never have so many famous drummers
Over the years, the mobs of Preston North End have fronted up to infamous football firms such as the Chelsea Headhunters, the Birmingham City Zulus, and the Leeds Service Crew, to name just a few. Alt
Cassius was a truly exceptional police dog whose career became the stuff of legend and the gold standard for all dogs coming after.?In just five years he scored a century of arrests, saved lives, bit
Bill Nicholson was revered as one of the most honest football managers in the business, and between 1960 and 1964 he turned Tottenham Hotspur into the finest team in Britain. This book, the first biog
Spanning?40 years of love, life, and villainy,?this?epic novel is?a major tour de force from?an author at the peak of his powers, the Spillane of Brit Noir?Once upon a time in south London, three youn
From causing huge disruptions and?defending the rights of drivers to fisticuffs with Piers Morgan, this is the true story of a colorful life lived at breakneck speed?Motoring aficionado, comic writer,
The music, the marriages, the polo, the drugs, the trans-Saharan trucking scheme?the drummer best-known for his work in Cream and his contributions to World Music tells his whole fascinating story Pet
A close-up look at one of the world's most gifted strikers, with a global reputation for incisive running, neat play, and deadly finishing In this revealing biography, Oliver Derbyshire speaks to Owen
Climatologist Gavin Cooke takes a comprehensive and detailed look at global warming and the "Big Freeze" of 2010 to explain how Britain will freeze before it fries.
The must-have biography for all?fans of the electric Olympic gold medalist and six-time grand-slam champion, updated to include the full 2009 season, including injuries and successes?Here is the unbel
The former YTS trainee and boyhood Liverpool fan is one of the most successful products of the Liverpool FC youth academy. He has spent his entire career wowing the fans and gaining the respect of sup
Despite her public profile, she led a surprisingly secret life away from the press. This practical guide allows you to follow her footsteps and is packed with hundreds of photographs showing a London
A self-confessed coward, boxer Johnny Nelson hoped his opponents wouldn't turn up, failing twice at his chance to take the world title. He relates his moving, funny, frank, and inspirational story?an
On a cold, damp January night in 1961, 19-year-old Pearl Gamble made the final adjustments to her appearance, said goodbye to her mother, and set off excitedly with two friends to the local dance. Lit
Paul Di'Anno's?tale is one of drugs, guns, and alcohol; of extended periods banged up in prison; and of his time fronting the mighty Iron Maiden. His controversial antics off-stage are even more shock
Richard Dunwoody was the most successful steeplechase jockey of his time. He rode over 10,000 times, often partnering the top National Hunt horses such as Desert Orchid. In this wonderful book, Dunwoo
Two or three of them came over and asked what team I was . .?. they followed me at a distance and when I looked across the platform I saw the other lads from the train getting a good kicking. I felt u
Investigative reporter Wensley Clarkson has spent years researching the most extreme and intriguing cases of women who commit murder, and this gripping collection brings together 20 of his most thrill
From Billy the Kid to President Roosevelt, this is a spectacular collection of true stories of Irish men and women who have changed the course of history: John Barry, the poor Irishman who made waves
One morning in early November 2007, police in the beautiful Italian city of Perugia made a gruesome discovery. The body of a young English exchange student from the University of Leeds, Meredith Kerch
Harry Redknapp is one of the biggest and best-loved characters in English football. From West Ham to Bournemouth, Portsmouth to Tottenham, legions of fans regard him as one of the game's true legends.
The gulf between the dedicated professional soccer player and the recreational 6-a-side player seems wider than ever?while billion-pound Premiership teams enjoy million-pound training facilities, 24-h
From the author of the best-selling Tottenham Massive comes this incredible follow-up?the most searingly honest and brutal book ever written about football. In this all new account of life with the fi
It is every person's?particularly every parent's?worst nightmare. For a loved one to walk out through the front door and never to return is one of the most heartbreaking, terrifying, and harrowing exp
Charles Bronson is the most feared and most notorious convict in the British prison system. Renowned for his serial hostage-taking and his rooftop sieges, he is a legend in his own lifetime, who has h
Highlighting the most exciting musical star to emerge in the United Kingdom in many years, this account chronicles the inspiring story of soul-singing sensation Alexandra Burke. Beginning with her imp
The unique and harrowing account of the most destructive battle of the Falklands War as seen through the eyes of eight ordinary Argentinian soldiers from the seventh infantry regiment and five British
Who wrote Only Fools and Horses? What is Rodney Trotter's middle name? What is the name of the actor who played Uncle Albert? Which character was "on the pull" in the episode To Hull and Back? When th
This is a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the death of Baby P. A recent investigation has found that there was poor communication between authorities, a repeated failure to take into ac
New Scotland Yard, the headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police, houses the notorious Black Museum, a unique collection of exhibits, photographs, and other items connected with some of the most fa
