Collected Biographies

'Women of Spirit' - harnessing the power of storytelling... | The purpose of this book is to support and inspire women in times of heartbreak, lone...

''''Crisp and witty'''' Charles Moore, Spectator''''A brilliant survey of the occupants of the Oval Office'''' Daniel Johnson, Article''''Witty and...

The sea has been an endless source of fascination, at once both alluring and mysterious, a place of wonder and terror. The Sea Journal contains fir...

More than a century ago, the barrel-chested strongman clad in leopard skins, Roman sandals and carrying an oversized barbell was a common perfor...

When the British monarchy was restored in 1660, King Charles II was faced with the conundrum of what to with those who had been involved in the exe...

Offering an inspiring mix of history and biography, Saints on Earth tells the stories of the diverse people commemorated in the Common Worship cal...

This is the story of two single-handed non-stop round-the-world voyages: Robin Knox-Johnstons in 1968/69 and Ellen MacArthurs in 2004/05. Although ...

As the creative force behind Berry Gordy Jr.'s Motown Records in the mid-Sixties, a writing credit from Holland-Dozier-Holland was virtually a guar...

David Bristow offers spellbinding stories of some amazing, little-known characters from South Africa, past and very past. There is Krotoa, the Khoi...

In this highly entertaining and informative book, Christopher Joll and Anthony Weldon have captured the careers, accomplishments, follies and the o...

In 1969, the first two men landed on the moon. There were five other landings, leading to a total of twelve astronauts standing on the moon. A furt...

Evocative, engaging and filled with vivid details, Rooms of their Own explores the homes of these three writers linked to the Bloomsbury Group. Bri...

The Mother Who Sued to Save Her Children from SlaverySojourner Truth The Mother of Rock n RollSister Rosetta Tharpe The Mother ...

The evocative and riveting stories of four brothersGershom the Zionist, Werner the Communist, Reinhold the nationalist, and Erich the liberalweave ...

THE GALANTHOPHILES is the first book to focus on the lives of snowdrop devotees during the years 1854 to 2014 when snowdrops came of horticultural ...

In 1964, Nell Dunn spoke to nine of her friends over a bottle of wine about men, sex, work, money, babies, freedom and love. Novelist Edna O'Brien ...

The fourth book in kate spade new yorks successful series, SHE: muses, visionaries and madcap heroines invites readers back into a way of living th...

It began in Hollywood''s golden age when Ava was emerging as a movie star. But she fell in (and out of) love too easily. Mickey Rooney married her ...

Re-examining history from a female perspective, this book celebrates the numerous important roles women have played in culture and society that are...

The unsung and remarkable stories of the women who held London's East End together during not one, but two world wars.'Inspiring tales of courage i...

Come Together is a compelling account of a crucial period of post-Sixties Beatle history, providing a new look at the Lennon-McCartney relationship...

They were among the sporting elite of 1914 - the stars of the Northern Union - idolised by thousands of enthusiastic men, women and children up and...

During the 19th century, baseball was a game with few rules, many rowdy players and just one umpire. Dirty tricks were simply part of a winning ...

In this inspiring and diverse book, Sam Maggs lends her signature wit and warmth to profiles of some of history's most influential female forces. S...

Pat Stanton is a Hibs legend. With his silky skills and natural leadership, Pat captained Hibs to three trophies and later went on to manage the te...

Updateddetailed biographies of the 12 actors who have played the Time Lord, including the latest, Peter CapaldiDoctor Who is the world's longest-ru...

Sounds of Glory Volume One is packed with brilliant stories from the biggest names in rock and metal.The New Wave of British Heavy Metal erupted in...

Modern Women is a celebration of influential and inspiring women who have changed the world through their lives, work and actions. From suffragett...

One womans investigation into the nature of memory, the past, and above all, love. All families have their myths and Juliet Nicolsons was no differ...

'Are your twins normal?' Mrs Pullein-Thompson was asked. 'Good God, I hope not,' she retorted. The twins were Diana and Christine who, with their ...

No journalist is better situated to reckon with the psychology of war than New York Times bestselling author David Finkel. In Thank You for Your Se...

Have you heard of Frederick Hervey, the atheist Bishop of Derry who hated church bells? What about Samuel Boyce, the poet who couldn''t afford trou...