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The Scallywags : Memories of a Rascal's 1950's Childhood

Do you ever think about how the roads you walked as a child change the doors that open in your future? In 1951, seven-year-old Peter

Blood, Sweat and Jason McAteer

The fighting McAteers: that's how the McAteer family of title-winning boxers were known throughout Birkenhead, across the Mersey from Liverpool. But for eleven-year-old J...

Making Contact: Jill Tarter and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

For anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, 'Are we alone?' A brilliant examination of the science behind the search

Gabriel García Márquez: The Early Years

Această mult așteptată biografie oferă o imagine fascinantă și largă a vieții lui Garcia Márquez până la publicarea clasicei opere Un veac de singurătate .

The Soul of an American President

While there have been many biographies of Dwight D. Eisenhower that focus on his military career or the time of his presidency, none clearly explores

Arbella Stuart

The woman expected to succeed the Virgin Queen

Back to life

Close-up and personal, this book brings readers into the day-to-day, even minute-by-minute, experience of preparing for, undergoing, and recovering from life-threatening...

I just stepped out

'In October 2013 Felix Dennis was told he had terminal cancer. He was in the midst of a 30-day poetry reading tour, and characteristically he

Bad Blood

Bestselling author Lorna Sage delivers the tragicomic memoir of her escape from a claustrophobic childhood in post-WWII Britain--and thestory of the weddings and relatio...

I Was Told To Come Alone

I was told to come alone. I was not to carry any identification, and would have to leave my cell phone, audio recorder, watch, and

Write from the Heart

Writing My Life is the inspirational story of how, against all odds, Margaret Thomson Davis became a successful writer. From an early age, Margaret's father

Shape of a Boy

Shape of a Boy is a hilarious memoir of one family's travels across the world, filled with funny anecdotes from exotic locations.

Nash

The first-ever book about Nash Grier, one of the biggest digital superstars in the world. When he was still in high school, Nash Grier had

The Art of Resistance

The gripping memoir of 98-year-old Jewish Holocaust survivor Justus Rosenberg, who risked everything to join the French Resistance and smuggle people out of Nazi territo...

Master of Deceit

'King, there is only one thing left for you to do. You know what it is. . . . You better take it before your

Molly Keane

Molly Keane (1904 - 1996) was an Irish novelist and playwright (born in County Kildare) most famous for Good Behaviour which was shortlisted for the

The Existential Englishman

The Existential Englishman este atât o carte de memorii, cât și un portret intim al Parisului într-un oraș care poate încânta, înveseli și exaspera în

Light Years

No memory presents itself of my first acquaintance with the sea. It was always there, and I was always in it.' This is how Susanna

Jumbo

Born in 1861 in French Sudan, imported to Paris as a two year old calf, then later sold to the London Zoo at Regent's Park,

The Bedbug

Klop Ustinov (father of actor Peter) was Britain's most ingenious secret agent, but he wasn't authorised to kill. Instead, he was authorised to tell tall

Year with Andrew White

This devotional contains fifty-two readings from the 'Vicar of Baghdad' Andrew White, one of the most loved and respected Christian leaders and speakers in the

Cirese amare

Cirese amare

Behind Ocean Lines

An ex-yacht chef uncovers the dark reality of life at sea. By the age of twenty-two, Melanie is ticking life's boxes as if filling in

Colin Thackery: My Story

A tale of survival, love, hardship, family, heartbreak and triumph. This is the incredible story of 89-year-old Chelsea Pensioner Sergeant Major Colin Thackery who, in...

Slug

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'An intoxicating mixture of poetry and prose, Slug is a taboo-busting delight' SCOTSMAN 'One of the best poets we have' MATT

Launched Into Eternity

Launched Into Eternity is a fascinating account of crime and public punishment in Scotland from bloody Viking penalties right through to Robert Smith's five minutes

Building the Party

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was one of the pivotal events in world history, and the Russian Bolshevik Party played a central role in that

My Rock 'n' Roll Friend

In 1983, backstage at the Lyceum in London, Tracey Thorn and Lindy Morrison first met. Tracey's music career was just beginning, while Lindy, drummer for

Presto!

Penn Jillette’s New York Times bestselling account of his “extremely funny and somewhat profane journey to discovering a healthy lifestyle…that will motivate others to se...

Are we nearly there yet?

The story of a madcap five-month family trip to write a travel guide?embracing the freedom of the open road with a spirit of discovery and

If You Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now

An NPR Best Book of the Year The hilarious, charming, and candid story of writer Christopher Ingraham's decision to uproot his life and move his

Listening to the Animals: Becoming The Supervet

Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel's childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep, the hay and silage, the tractors

Vera Brittain and the First World War

Vera Brittain and the First World War tells the remarkable story of the author behind Testament of Youth whilst charting the book's ascent to become

Russian Roulette

Traumatized as a boy and thought a Judas among his schoolmates, Greene tried Russian Roulette and attempted suicide. He suffered from bipolar illness, which caused

Under the Wig: A Lawyer's Stories of Murder, Guilt and Innocence

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

The Children of Lovers: A Memoir of William Golding by His Daughter

Autorul cărții „Împăratul muștelor” și câștigător al premiului Nobel a fost un acut observator al copiilor. Cum a fost să-i fii fiică? În acest sincer

Widower's House

Since the death in 1998 of his wife, the novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch, John Bayley has given much thought to adjusting to his new,

A Field Marshal in the Family

Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein has attracted the attention of countless historians over the last 70 years but, despite this coverage, views of his

Quantum Life

Navigating poverty, violence, and instability, a young James Plummer had two guiding stars-a genius IQ and a love of science. But a bookish nerd was

Rise : How a House Built a Family

'After escaping an abusive marriage, Cara Brookins had four children to provide for and no one to turn to but herself. In desperate need of

How To Live To Be 22

Keith Waterhouse is remembered today for his newspaper columns, his play Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, and his novel Billy Liar, published in 1959 when the

Thomas Merton

An introduction to the spiritual legacy of Thomas Merton Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk and one of the most influential spiritual figures of the

Bonnie Prince Charlie in Love

Romantic hero of legend or charismatic self-seeker in love with himself and his cause? Hugh Douglas sets out to discover the real Charles Edward Stuart.

Don't Say a Word

DON’T SAY A WORD este memoriul încurajator al lui Kate Marshall, o mamă a patru copii din Manchester. Smulsă de numeroșii ei frați și surori

Secret Duties of a Signals Interceptor

The Second World War upended many lives, disrupting patterns and routines and bringing an array of terrifying new dangers with it. For Jenny Nater, the

Abberline

The name Frederick George Abberline has become synonymous with that of Jack the Ripper, and he has been portrayed as everything from an alcoholic, to

Vedere din Elsinor

Vedere din Elsinor

Never Stop Dreaming

'Never Stop Dreaming' offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Stuart Pearce, a figure synonymous with passion and dedication in the world of football.

The Wolf of Wall Street

By day he made thousands of dollars a minute. By night he spent it as fast as he could, on drugs, sex, and international globe-trotting.

Winter

'Winter' by Karl Ove Knausgaard is a profound meditation on the quiet intensity of the coldest season. Through Knausgaard's trademark blend of lyrical prose and

Hortensia Papadat Bengescu. Straina

Hortensia Papadat Bengescu. Straina

Shelf Life

'Without answering in detail, I shall assume that the book-buyer is a book-lover, that his love is a tenacious, not a transitory love, and that

Narrative of William W. Brown

If you're looking for a book that will challenge your perspective and leave a lasting impact, then 'Narrative of William W. Brown, A Fugitive Slave'

Diary of an MP's Wife

What is it like to be a wife of a politician in modern-day Britain? Sasha Swire finally lifts the lid. For over two decades she

Bones : A Story of Brothers, a Champion Horse and the Race to Stop America's Most Brutal Cartel

Two brothers live parallel lives on either side of the US-Mexico border. This is the dramatic true story of how their worlds collided in a

Relentless

John Tesh has achieved more in life than he ever dreamed possible. But the road to success has been anything but easy--and those challenges have

Wellington

Reissued for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo The first Duke of Wellington's victory at Waterloo in 1815 is remembered as one of

Femei celebre

Femei celebre

Staying on Track

Nigel Mansell was born in 1953 and drove in Formula One between 1980 and 1995, winning the World Championship in 1992, before taking the Indy

The Right Stuff

`What is it' asks Tom Wolfe, `that makes a man willing to sit on top of an enormous Roman Candle...and wait for someone to light

Farmer's Son

'Farmer's Son' by John Connell is a poignant exploration of the complexities of rural life, tracing the journey of a young man who navigates the

Climbing the Walls

Climbing the Walls is a memoir full of heart about mountain climbing, mental health and how to adapt and cope in a time of crisis.

Maria Tanase. O fantana pe un drum secetos

Maria Tanase. O fantana pe un drum secetos

Romantically Challenged

And Then Mama Said ...

Tumi Morake modelled her public persona on her mother, a charming and contentious woman who used her big, bold voice to say what others were

Listen

'Puternic, uman și înțelept' - JULIA SAMUEL 'Toată lumea ar trebui să-l citească' - NIGELLA LAWSON 'Frumos ... Acesta este un cărtre pentru toată lumea.

Dulce si amar

Dulce si amar

Operation Relentless

'The Night Manager meets Narcos' Saul David 'To catch this criminal took incredible courage and skill. This is James Bond meets Jason Bourne' Bear Grylls

I Must Belong Somewhere

Jonathan Dean's great-grandfather, David Schapira, lived a life of epic achievement and epic suffering. Forced to flee Ukraine at the outbreak of World War I,

Dive

The Dive is a thrilling narrative nonfiction in the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Apollo 13.

X Platoon

For three decades one of the most secretive units in the British military has been a mystery force known as X Platoon. Officially there was

Cult Following

Bexy Cameron grew up in the notorious Children of God cult, where the concept of family means something very different to what we are all

Close Up

Now, in her deeply personal and honest autobiography, Kelly opens up about the men she has loved and the tragic loss and heartache she has

Mr. Lear

A scrupulously forensic literary appreciation of Edward Lear and his 'nonsenses' by one of our most cherished historians - without losing any sense of fun.

Rio Ferdinand #2sides: My Autobiography

Rio Ferdinand is one of the finest footballers of his generation - a born winner and one of the game's greatest stoppers. Full of outstanding

Sex Cult Nun

Sex Cult Nun is an enthralling coming-of-age story that gives fascinating insight into the closed and complex world of extreme belief. Exploring the issues of

Confesiunile unui scriitor diletant

Confesiunile unui scriitor diletant

Elite monarhale ale Manastirii Varatec

Elite monarhale ale Manastirii Varatec

Final Drafts

Some of the greatest writers in the history of the art-Hart Crane, Ernest Hemingway, Jerzy Kosinski, Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and Virginia Woolf-all chose to

Meghan Misunderstood

Meghan Misunderstood is a pioneering book that sets the record straight on the most talked about, unfairly vilified and misrepresented woman in the world. Meghan

Revenge

In 'Revenge' by Tom Bower, readers are thrust into a world of high-stakes politics and personal vendettas, where power and ambition collide with betrayal and

Tiger

In 'Tiger' by John Vaillant, readers are transported to the remote Primorye region of Russia, where the fragile balance between man and nature is tested

Loose Women: Let Loose!

For 20 years the Loose Women panellists have been entertaining the nation with their forthright opinions on the vagaries of modern life. For the first

Scrisoare din Tenerife

Scrisoare din Tenerife