The Silver Spitfire

FRONTLINE

An unflinchingly honest and visceral account of the impossible ethical choices required by medical emergencies, as told by one heroic doctor who has deployed to

Carnival of Snackery : Diaries

For forty years, David Sedaris has kept a diary in which he records everything that captures his attention-overheard comments, salacious gossip, soap opera plot twists,

King's Counsellor: the Diaries of Sir Alan Lascelles

The diaries of 'Tommy' Lascelles - as featured in the Netflix hit THE CROWN 'Brilliantly entertaining and historically priceless' Spectator 'Fascinating ... as much a

How to Be an F1 Driver

Learn how to be the best F1 driver with champion Jenson Button.

Elizabeth

I, Wabenzi

Some time ago, Rafi Zabor sat down to write a brief account of 1986. gtThat was the year after his parents died, the year he

To Read Aloud

Reading a story to another person creates a bond between two people. It is often assumed that reading aloud is only for children, but the

Busted in New York and Other Essays

'[Pinckney] reveals himself to be a skilful chronicler of black experience in literary criticism, reportage and biography' The New York Times In these twenty-five essays,...

Shakespeare in a Divided America

From the author of 1599, a fresh perspective on the history of the United States - and a timely reminder of Shakespeare's indelible influence. A

A Book for Her

Bridget Christie is a stand-up comedian, idiot and feminist. On the 30th of April 2012, a man farted in the Women's Studies Section of a

Little Keith Lemon: Memoirs of me Childhood

Have you ever wondered how Keith Lemon went from life as a young nipper in Leeds to being the strawberry blonde star of Celebrity Juice

Hungry: The Highly Anticipated Memoir

De la Frazzles la Foie Gras: memorii despre dorința de a vrea mai mult. De la o vârstă fragedă, Grace Dent a fost înfometată. Când

Memories of the Falklands

This poignant book is published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the outbreak of the Falklands conflict in 1982. Contributors include politicians, soldiers and

William Shakespeare 1564-1616

William Shakespeare was born April 1564 and died 23 April 1616, four hundred years ago. Today the bard from Queen Elizabeth's I's Merrie England is

Through The Barrier

Clive Evans had a lengthy front-line flying career in which he flew Hunters, Canberras and Lightnings. Apart from his personnel experiences he describes all these

Saul Bellow's heart

'An intimate and honest portrait of a fiercely private man, of a moving father-son relationship, and of the family man behind the iconic writer ...

Queer Icons from Gay to Z: Activists, Artists & Trailblazers

This illustrated picture book is an alphabetic celebration of queer activists, artists, comedians, writers, philosophers, musicians, poets and Olympic gold medallists. T...

Lady Fanshawe's Receipt Book

In the mid seventeenth century, England was divided by war and bloodshed. Torn apart by rival factions, father opposed son and brother met brother on

Queen

The Queen details the intriguing life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her commitment to service, sacrifice, and the Commonwealth of nations over which

Notes for the Everlost

Part memoir, part handbook for the heartbroken, this powerful, unsparing account of losing a premature baby will speak to all who have been bereaved and

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

Conan Doyle's Wide World

Această carte dezvăluie călătoriile și aventurile captivante ale lui Arthur Conan Doyle - creatorul lui Sherlock Holmes. Arthur Conan Doyle nu a fost doar creatorul

A Better Me

Gary Barlow is one of the most successful British musicians and songwriters of all time, but 15 years ago, as he himself admits, he hit

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

Dear Mr Murray

În ciuda numărului incredibil de scrisori păstrate de familia Murray, unele nu au ajuns, altele au fost întârziate, iar unele abia au supraviețuit, dar longevitatea

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

She Who Dares

'Oh dear,' said Evelyn Waugh of his society friends, 'these great ladies.' In this book of pen portraits, the reader is introduced to ten extraordinary

The Secret Train Robber

The Crime of the Century. The biggest train heist in Britain s history. The Great Train Robbery. In the early hours of Thursday, 8th August

Let's Do It

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I was born with a warped sense of humour and when I was carried home from being born it was Coronation

See Ya Later: The World According

Alright guys? It's me, Arron. Or as some people call me, 'that guy with the phone, the skinny jeans and the really fat head on

Gilbert Szlumper and Leo Amery of the Southern Railway

Very few diaries of directors and senior managers of the Big Four railways have survived to enter the public domain. There are, however, two notable

Reacher Guy

Lee Child is the thriller writer responsible for countless international bestsellers - as well as the iconic character of Jack Reacher. Yet despite being revered

Forgotten Women: The Writers

The women who shaped and were erased from our history. Forgotten Women is a new series of books that uncover the lost herstories of influential

Finding Your Harmony

In this moving and inspirational memoir, singer Ally Brooke recalls her journey to fame, reveals how she has remained true to her beliefs through her

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

Houdini

Based on contemporary reports and diaries, with historic photographs and period posters, Houdini is an intriguing biography of the world’s greatest magician and escape ar...

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

Whiteley's folly

Whiteleys was the Harrods of the 19th century. Its clients included English and overseas royalty and it offered - and delivered - 'Everything from a

The revolutionary life of Freda Bedi

'A fascinating biography of Freda Bedi, an English woman who broke all the rules of gender, race, and religious background to become both a revolutionary

Jacobs Beach

New York in the Fifties was the most interesting, the most vibrant city in the world. As American culture burst into life - it gave

Every Lie I've Ever Told

I had made it! All my dreams had come true. I had an operating fridge, I was doing brilliantly, and I had written the memoir

All the Young Men

In 1986, 26-year-old Ruth Coker Burks visits a friend in hospital when she notices that the door to one of the patient's rooms is painted

Diplomatic Incidents

The hilarious memoirs of an undiplomatic wife. This is Cherry Denman's witty take on her life trailing husband Charlie round some of the most godforsaken

Million Dollar Crolla

Million Dollar Crolla tells the rollercoaster story of 'the nicest man in boxing' and his remarkable path from prospect to has-been, from victim to world

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

The Fragments of My Father

There were holes in Sam Mills's life when she was growing up - times when her dad was just absent, for reasons she didn't understand.

Prime Ministers

**Winner of the 2020 PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian** A Times Political Book of the Year 'An entertaining, thorough and

Livingstone

An extensively revised edition of Tim Jeal's classic biography published to mark the bicentenary of the great explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) is revered as one

Joshua Files

The Joshua Files traces the story of Britain's latest heavyweight hero from the building site to the top of the boxing world and beyond. His

Amber's Donkey

Amber's Donkey este o poveste inspirată despre depășirea adversității. 'Prima dată când Shocks a văzut-o pe Amber venind, și-a coborât capul pentru ca ea să-și

Under Pressure

Based on the first-hand experiences of a man who served on a submarine during the Cold War, Under Pressure is the shockingly candid, visceral, droll

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

Eyewitnesses at the Somme

In 1915, news of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing and the slaughter at Gallipoli stirred tens of thousands of young men to

Fearless Freddie

Fearless Freddie is the story of Britain's first boxing superstar. A legend who had it all: a young family, regular TV appearances, and a thriving

Disasterology

Part activist memoir, part climate change primer, Disasterology is a passionate and personal analysis of a country in crisis--one unprepared to deal with the disasters

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.

You Can't Say that

A frank, gripping and moving - and controversial - autobiography from one of the most idiosyncratic and effective politicians of the last fifty years. His

Fore!

A lifetime of classic golf writing by veteran sports journalist John Hopkins, recipient of the 2013 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism For more than

Sharp

The ten brilliant women who are the focus of Sharp came from different backgrounds and had vastly divergent political and artistic opinions. But they all

Get Me the Urgent Biscuits

'A sparkling memoir full of charm and wit' NINA STIBBE 'Anyone who loves the theatre will love this book' ZO� WANAMAKER At eighteen, after moving