This beautifully illustrated book charts the life, works and legacy of one of the world’s most beloved authors, offering a seasonal guide to Jane Austen's life through the objects that surrounded her, the personal letters and manuscripts that she ... Zobraziť viac
It is generally accepted that Queen Victoria reigned but did not rule. This couldn’t be more wrong... Zobraziť viac
On 6 June, 1924 George Mallory donned an oxygen set and set off for the summit of Everest with his young partner Andrew Irvine. Next day they were glimpsed through clouds heading upwards, but after that they were never seen again... Zobraziť viac
How do you see Britain? That might depend on your point of view, and as long time British foreign correspondent, Michael Peel has come to understand, it can look very different from outside... Zobraziť viac
On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, set off on his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach in Hawaii, Cook was killed – beaten and stabbed in a conflict with Zobraziť viac
Winston Churchill followed his own star. He yearned to be ‘great’, to gain historical immortality. And he did so through deeds and words: his actions as a soldier and politician, gilded by his writings as a journalist and historian... Zobraziť viac
Sports and Virgin Radio Breakfast Show presenter Vassos Alexander found solace and distraction swimming in the Thames during a difficult summer, and was bitten by the bug. Now he can't pass a body of water without wanting to jump in... Zobraziť viac
No comprehensive biography of the time Paul McCartney spent with Wings has ever been published. A period often dismissed as McCartney's 'missing' years, in fact the band lasted for a decade... Zobraziť viac
From the legendary singer-songwriter of Bad Religion comes a historical memoir and cultural criticism of punk rock's evolution... Zobraziť viac
These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from reading Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women. In this ambitious and ground-breaking book, she tells the story of our nation over 900 years... Zobraziť viac
In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others... Zobraziť viac
Gripping and darkly comic, Breaking Twitter takes readers inside the battle between one of the most intriguing, polarizing, influential men of our time - Elon Musk - and the company that owns our world's best hope for a shared global conversation... Zobraziť viac
"Greenlights" - so nennt Matthew McConaughey seine rauen, bewegenden, temperamentvollen Geschichten... Zobraziť viac
Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayze first met as teenagers at his mother's dance studio. He was older and just a bit cocky; she was the gorgeous waif who refused to worship the ground he walked on. It didn't take long for them to fall in love... Zobraziť viac
Ačkoliv je druhá světová válka již dávnou minulostí, zůstává stále v živé paměti evropského lidstva. Zločiny, jichž se tehdy němečtí nacisté dopustili, poznamenaly osudy mnoha evropských rodin, jejichž příslušníci a potomci... Zobraziť viac
THE DISSIDENT is the story of how one fearless man, offended by the dishonesty and criminality of the Russian political system, mounted a relentless opposition movement and became President Vladimir Putin's most formidable rival-so despised that... Zobraziť viac
The book behind the headlines. The story the powerful hoped would disappear. Written by the world's bestselling storyteller James Patterson, this is the original and definitive account of how Epstein built his fortune, abused his power, and evaded... Zobraziť viac
A son's intimate portrait of his iconic mother. Discover untold stories, rare photos, and cherished memories of a timeless style symbol and selfless humanitarian. Zobraziť viac
Two very gay things happened in the space of 24 hours in October 2003. Coronation Street aired its first gay kiss before the watershed. And Scott Bryan came out, aged 14, for the first time, in French class. In French. From a very young age, Scott ... Zobraziť viac
A ground-breaking and revelatory exploration of the remarkable friendship between Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill. In February 1952, when the young Elizabeth returned to London after her sudden accession to the throne, Churchill was first to... Zobraziť viac
