Two billion people now watch YouTube, yet its stars are a mystery to the general public and media. What is the secret of their appeal? How do they cope with being in front of the lens? And who is behi
As a teenager, Russell's face would burn bright red for the smallest of reasons. But as he entered his twenties he started blushing for no reason at all. He had a rare form of extreme blushing called
'Punchy, pithy and short' - Polly Toynbee, Guardian columnist Former BBC journalist Gavin Esler is your guide to the most momentous change in the UK for decades. In seven succinct chapters, the writer
An illustrated book celebrating the achievements of inspirational characters who made a new life in Britain. From Hans Holbein to Raheem Sterling, Freddie Mercury to Judith Kerr, and Harry Selfridge t
From Brexit Britain to Trump's America to Orban's Hungary, liberalism is under attack. In a soaring narrative that stretches from the English Civil War to the 2008 financial crash and the rise of popu
Based on dozens of interviews, Dishing the Dirt tells the real story of house cleaners for the first time. We hear from the eastern Europeans who mop up family homes and from south Asians who wipe dow
For millions of Britons renting a home privately is the only option. By 2025, more people are expected to rent than own their own homes. Members of today's Generation Rent who have done everything rig
Jake Paul, KSI, PewDiePie and Zoella are mega-stars to the young and a mystery to the old. As YouTubers, they influence the views, lives and purchases of millions of fans. And their power is growing:
How can you speak up for someone accused of a savage murder? Or sway a jury? Or get a judge to drop a case?William Clegg QC is a leading criminal lawyer in London. In this vivid memoir, he revisits hi
Ever wondered what it’s like to be hit by lightning or to lose your sense of smell? Heard about the woman saved by bee stings — or the window cleaner who survived a 400ft fall?Originally written for t
Britain’s departure from the European Union is riddled with myth and misinformation — yet the risks are very real.Brexit could diminish the UK’s power, throw its legal system into turmoil, and lower t
The key findings of the public inquiry into the handling of the 2003 Iraq war by the British government led by Tony Blair.Chaired by Sir John Chilcot, the Iraq Inquiry (known as there 'Chilcot Report'
How robots will revolutionise our worldSome fear that robots could do half our jobs and even wipe us out. But is that likely? Hallo Robot reveals how robots see, feel, and act — and what they can and
Ever wondered how people cope with 24-hour darkness or if smart phones make children stupid? Have you heard about the US military plan to supercharge minds?Originally written for the Wellcome charity,
