His fans have spoken, but despite their requests, Peter Davison has gone ahead and written his autobiography anyway. It wasn’t the book they tried to stop – it was more like the book they
In 1994, Robert Black was convicted of the kidnapping, sexual assault and murder of four young girls, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum tariff of thirty-five years. He died in HMP Magh
A road racer to the core, Hutchy has enjoyed spectacular success at the Isle of Man TT, the North West 200 and the Ulster Grand Prix, but his own story goes far beyond even those triumphs. In the summ
Lenny McLean - an infamous name, but forever a legend. He is arguably one of the most notorious and feared prize-fighters England has ever produced. Not only was he a mountain of a man and a true figh
Gloria Hunniford is one of the nation’s best-loved television hosts. Yet her journey to the top was far from simple; born and raised in rural Ireland, Gloria’s early years trying to make i
Anthony Joshua, whose name is now synonymous with strength and victory, was not always known for his athleticism and power. Joshua has risen from the streets, narrowly avoiding a life of drugs and cri
Novak Djokovic: The Biography intertwines the incredible playing career of one of the best and most popular tennis players of all time with a history of how he came to rescue the image of a young, war
Throughout her years visiting people's homes as a cat groomer, Anita Kelsey has amassed a vast array of funny, cute and ridiculous stories about cats and, of course, their owners. In Claws, she picks
Described as one of the top vocal coaches in the world by musical-legend Andrew Lloyd Webber, Yvie Burnett is one of the best in the business, for both aspiring singers and professionals alike. Yvie h
Famous for his hilarious impersonations of snooker's biggest stars, JV is a household name thanks to his razor-sharp BBC Snooker commentary and the much loved quiz show Big Break. A fascinating insigh
Here it is, the bible for fans of the legendary Manchester band who gave birth to the independent record movement and released some of the greatest punk records of all time. By distinctively combining
Giggs’ extraordinary talent on the pitch was unmissable from a very early age. On his 14th birthday, Sir Alex Ferguson turned up at his front door to sign him to Manchester United’s Academy and Reserv
The story of the local kid, born five miles down the road from White Hart Lane stadium, who became the hero Tottenham and England greatly needed, stepping out of the suburbs and into the limelight. Ha
Born in East London in 1949, Lenny McLean grew up in an area that had been ravaged by the Second World War. Although money was scarce and fighting was commonplace, a camaraderie and deep sense of hono
Big, blond, and a goal-scoring machine, Kerry Dixon delighted Chelsea and England fans during the 1980s. Yet his fall from grace, from the pinnacle of a playing career that had few equals, has been, b
On the evening of May 3, 2007, Gerry and Kate McCann returned to their holiday apartment in the resort of Praia da Luz on Portugal’s Algarve to every parents’ worst nightmare: their
Following on from the success of The Dukan Diet (translated into more than 30 languages and sold tens of millions of copies worldwide), Dr. Pierre Dukan is back to fight obesity once and for all. This
Criminologist Christopher Berry-Dee takes readers deep inside the dark minds of some of the most pitiless and dangerous people alive. Having spent years interviewing imprisoned criminals, including no
A bare-knuckle fighter turned moviestar, Lenny Mclean had powerful friends and terrible enemies. In this biography, he tells stories about his life, including how he knocked the mafia's greatest boxer
Double Speedway World Champion and former captain of the Great British speedway team, Tai Woffinden is one of the sport’s biggest stars. Following in his late father’s footsteps, Tai Woffi
For the first book inspired by their wildly popular podcast, Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson considered producing an authoritative guide to the past, present and future world of football. But, as in the
Jimmy Holland was born into a turbulent family life and a broken home. He spent his childhood in a succession of homes and institutions. Let down and abused, it wasn't long before Jimmy strayed onto t
By the time he was six years old, Stephen had been bombarded by the Luftwaffe and deported from occupied Guernsey, along with his family, to a prison camp in the heart of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. H
Fall Out Boy were front-and-center of the mid-2000s emo scene, gaining a devoted following with their infectious brand of pop-punk. After a tumultuous decade, the band is now stronger than ever and wi
Shirley Leach lived in a world of extreme comfort, wealth and status. With every good thing life had to offer, she was due to marry the man she loved — a man who, in turn, adored her. But all this was
When Jonathan Franklin takes two baby tawny owls back to Eton, he has no idea how chaotic the following months will be. The birds show no respect for Etonian routine and tradition. They trash his room
Oasis were a band like bands used to be. Hard-drinking and substance abusing. If they liked you, they loved you. If they didn't, you had to be prepared for confrontation. They were also the most visce
Ibrahimovic’s incredible career has taken through the doors of the world’s most famous clubs, including Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. His extraordinary talent and eye for t
Steven Gerrard spent 17 seasons, and half of his life, at Liverpool FC, the club he had always loved. In return, he has become arguably the fans’ most adored player. Regarded by many as the greatest m
Bruce Dickinson is the mighty voice behind legendary heavy metal behemoths Iron Maiden, and many more things besides. Prior to joining Maiden in 1981 for their seminal, multi-million selling Number of
Gareth Bale is the future of Real Madrid and the beating heart of the sensational Wales national side. Although always an exceptional athlete (at school his PE teacher had to impose special restrictio
Would you like to earn millions by talking about your favorite subject? A new generation of vloggers have become millionaires by sharing make-up tutorials, comedy sketches and gaming videos. These peo
Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, George Michael was raised in a family of Greek Cypriot immigrants in North London, and dreamed of stardom when he was a little boy. At just twelve years old he met A
'Sometimes today I still cry for the lonely, frightened little boy I was then so unhappy and so longing for love and marvel at not only surviving the brutality and the other appalling abuse but also,
Dame Shirley Bassey has become one of the most prestigious singers of her time. Her work has inspired and influenced many, and will no doubt continue to do so for generations to come. Diamonds Are For
If people famously remember where they were when JFK was assassinated, many also recall where they were and what they were doing when Elvis, Princess Diana, and Michael Jackson died. As for Marilyn Mo
Elvis is waiting outside in a big pink Caddy. Or rather, he would be if the dreams and fantasies of millions of teenage girls could only come true...And like so many other thirteen-year-olds, East End
Over the last two and a half years, Chris Tarrant has travelled, literally, all around the world filming for Channel 5. Extreme Railway Journeys is a record of remarkable journeys in extraordinary pla
Perhaps one of the most reviled yet misunderstood of all the youth subcultures, the skinhead look and lifestyle has now rightly returned to the very forefront of contemporary youth culture. While cele
In this excellent, engrossing and ever so slightly eccentric compendium, the reader will discover why the theatre is called "The Theatre," why in the theatre, the expression ‘the ghost walks
