A unique insight into how Ian Fleming created by inspiration—and sometimes plagiarism—the legend of James BondThe book centers on Ian Fleming the man, his contradictions, and his public and private pe
The inside story of working on Concorde and flying in the supersonic age of travelIn the era of Concorde, flying aboard this iconic aircraft was akin to being part of an elite club. Sally Armstrong re
The memoir of the man dubbed the "Vicar of Baghdad"Andrew White is something of a legend: a man of great charm and energy, whose personal suffering has not deflected him from his imp
A comparison between impoverished communities in UK and India explores the meaning of poverty today, questioning whether it's specific only to moneyWhat does poverty mean today? Writer Matthew Small s
Fast bowler, six-hitter, popular hero, one of the lads, king of the jungle—Andrew Flintoff is all of those things.Second Innings, is his searingly honest yet uplifting autobiography where Flintoff rev
After becoming firm "foodie friends" during the 2012 All Blacks end-of-year tour, Daisy Dagg and Amber Vito launched "The Rugby Pantry" Facebook page. It quickly ev
The glorious new novel from Jilly Cooper, featuring Rupert Campbell-Black and a raft of characters new and old, human and equine Everybody loves Jilly Cooper: 'Sex and horses: who could ask for more
The remarkable true story of SOE heroine Elaine Madden, told for the first timeAfter a tragic childhood among the Great War cemeteries of Flanders fields, a troubled young woman searches for love and
There's far more to vintage soccer programs than optimistic manager's notes, unreliable team sheets, and grudging opposition "pen pictures." Before the era of the standardized corpor
In Jilly Cooper's latest, raciest novel, Rupert Campbell-Black takes centre stage in the cut-throat world of flat racing. Rupert is consumed by one obsession: that Love Rat, his adored grey horse, be
The fascinating story of the grand old lady, darling of the Dutch, and the largest vessel built in RotterdamThis book traces the distinguished career of the Holland America Line flagship Nieuw Amsterd
Once covered in forest, marsh, and fen, yet lush with farmland, Bedfordshire has been hit by wave after wave of invaders, each bringing their own tales which have become rooted in the oral tradition o
A nostalgic look at what it was like to be a housewife in the 1950sBeing a housewife in the 1950s was quite different than today. Women were expected to create a spotless home, delicious meals, and an
Kate is a collection of beautiful images from throughout Kate Bush's career. It includes outtakes from classic album shoots and never-before-seen photographs from The Dreaming and Hounds of Love sessi
Never again let a half-remembered, memory-laden tune fade back into the recesses of your mind, only able to recall a piece of melody or chorusOur memories are bursting with half-remembered songs. They
The full story behind the most dramatic trial of the 21st century, by the mother of the girl at its heartIn the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013, Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfrie
A lavishly illustrated guide to London’s lesser-known cultural gemsNobody could deny that London is one of the most culturally and architecturally rich places in the world. We cannot think of it witho
The stories behind the music with an album by album analysis, accompanied by images from many of the most well known contemporary rock photographers .The Who defined a generation and rocked the world.
A celebratory book and two documentaries about the famous aircraftIn the age of metal fuselages and wings how could an aircraft largely built of wood possibly become one of the most famous British air
A book and DVD set telling how crashes changed aviation, and made flying the safest form of modern travelThis slice of aviation history discusses the fearless test pilots and the very first commercial
Christmas is Maggie Beer's favorite time of year, a time for everything she loves—for hugs from the grandchildren, for giving, and for creating special memories. But most of all, it is a time for fami
Sourced from archives around the world, a collection of all the most exciting Grand Prix imagesFormula 1 Grand Prix racing is the ultimate motorsport. The fastest cars, the biggest budgets, the highes
Welcome to the pleasure dome! Desserts are all about pleasure—and what's life without it?Acclaimed chef Christine Manfield believes that desserts should appeal to all the senses. They should be utterl
The second book in a gripping high fantasy series set in the castle of Demesne, from the author ofThe Boy With the Porcelain BladeWith his rich evocation of the Italian Renaissance-like realm of Landf
An evocative account by Paul French, author of the acclaimed Midnight in Peking, of the infamous nightlife district of pre-communist BeijingThrough portraits of eight White Russians, Americans, and Eu
A lavishly illustrated celebration of Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra This pictorial biography begins in Hoboken, New Jersey on December 12th, 1915, where Frank is born the only child
Dive into a world of breathtaking flowers from Australia's most-loved floristImmerse yourself in florist Saskia Havekes' mind-numbingly beautiful world of flowers. Grandiflora, the highly acclaimed bu
The War on Journalism is a harrowing story of megalomaniac press barons, conspiracies, sackings, cutbacks, and self-censoring journalists, cowed by what legendary investigative reporter Seymour Hersh
The long-awaited memoir of one of the world’s most popular contemporary classical composersThe Welsh musician Karl Jenkins is the UK's most popular contemporary composer, and one of the world’s most c
Go backstage with Olly Murs. This official, illustrated autobiography is filled hundreds of exclusive pictures and tales from his life on the road. This book shows a side to Olly that we have not seen
In Resonate Dr. Louise Mahler, voice coach extraordinaire, demonstrates that your mind, body, and voice are inextricably linked. By approaching voice through an understanding of the whole body, Louise
The Wife Drought is about women, men, family and work. Written in Annabel Crabb's inimitable style, it's full of candid and funny stories from the author's work in and around politics and the media, h
After years of abuse, Gemma Adderley has finally found the courage to leave her violent husband. She has taken one debilitating beating too many, endured one esteem-destroying insult too much. Taking
The Thames Ironworks was an East London, Thames-side shipbuilding company that gave rise to West Ham United. The company also undertook civil engineering, marine engines, electrical engineering, and m
This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from the Scottish Borders is rich in stories tall and true, ancient and recent, dark and funny, powerful and fantastical. Here you will find tales
Another excellent historical adventure from Susanna Gregory, featuring 17th-century spy Thomas ChalonerLondon in the spring of 1665 is a city full of fear. There is plague in the streets of St. Giles,
For over fifty years, Freddie Foreman's name has commanded respect, and fear, from those who work to uphold the law - and those who operate outside of it. Including a detailed look at the life of the
Love, death, and politics in a time of great famine and hardship in IrelandThis is a novel based on the true story of the Great Famine in Ireland of 1840s. Historically accurate, it is a story of murd
Chilling, disturbing, and terrifyingly believable, an extraordinary thriller by one of the most exciting new voices in crime fictionWhen an old man is found dead on the road—seemingly run over by a Hu
The autobiography of the highest-scoring batsman of all timeThe greatest run-scorer in the history of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013 after an astonishing 24 years at the top. The most celeb
