The complete narrative history of World War II — Pearl Harbor, D-Day, the atomic bomb, Rosie the Riveter, the Double V Campaign, and the war that made modern America, 1939-1945.On September 1, 1939, fifty-three German divisions crossed the Polish frontier at dawn. The Blitzkrieg destroyed the Polish air force on the ground and reached Warsaw within eight days. The United States watched from four thousand miles away, separated by the Atlantic and by a fierce convict...

‘The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.’ – Lorraine Kelly‘A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.’ – William Hanson, author of Just Good MannersIf you could write a letter to your younger queer self, what would you say? What advice would you share? And what would you have really wan...

'Essential reading' LORRAINE KELLY'Hugely relatable' PAUL BAKER'Read this book!' JAMES MAXSon, Brother, Gay Best Friend. Lover, Enemy, Homo. Twink, Otter, Bear.For many gay men, the relationships they have with other people are coloured by stereotypes, shame, and internalised beliefs that are often left unchallenged. Is being the 'gay best friend' really as fun and inclusive as people think? Sure, com...

Wrestling is the world's oldest sport, and yet it's one of the least understood; misconceptions and stereotypes abound. Today, wrestling is also the fastest growing sport, thanks in part to the meteoric rise in popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC.Guiding your child through the sport of wrestling-when done right-can be one of the most rewarding journeys you embark on together. When pursued as a team, it will not only prepare them for the challenges of life, but it will arm ...

‘The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.’ – Lorraine Kelly‘A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.’ – William Hanson, author of Just Good MannersIf you could write a letter to your younger queer self, what would you say? What advice would you share? And what would you have really wan...

**Brought to you by Penguin.Two leading thinkers present alternative answers to one of the most difficult and divisive questions of our times: Is free speech under threat?**Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, the leading free expression organisation, argues that alongside the necessary and long-overdue elevation of minority voices in recent years, there has also arisen an uncompromising intolerance – most notably on university campuses and online – that wrongly equ...

In this nationally bestselling “delightful compendium of everything you ever wanted to know about” (The Washington Post) Joni Mitchell, the eternal singer-songwriter is seen anew, portrayed through a witty and comprehensive exploration of anecdotes, quotes, lyrics by Henry Alford, “the most graceful of humorists” (Vanity Fair) and a writer for The New Yorker.Joni Mitchell’s life, psyche, and evolving legacy are explored here in “the great...

**Brought to you by Penguin.In this book inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores the essence of what makes a home, debunking intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and trends, offering practical and reassuring advice for every room, and above all celebrating the joy and comfort that comes from being surrounded by things you love.**This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open t...

For the 100th anniversary of the publication of "Winnie-the-Pooh," Gyles Brandreth chronicles the writing of this beloved classic and the life of its creator, A. A. Milne. This program is read by the author.Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear tells the remarkable story of A A Milne, a playwright, a bestselling crime writer, poet, polemicist, humorist, and the man who created Winnie-the-Pooh.Gyles Brandreth explores "Winnie-the-Pooh," a bear beloved by millions: his...

Brought to you by Penguin.Since the inception of mainstream art history, Blackness has been distinctly ignored.In Reframing Blackness, art historian and founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt, Alayo Akinkugbe challenges this void.Exploring the presentation of Black figures in Western art, Blackness in museums, Blackness in feminist art movements, as well as Blackness in the curriculum, Alayo unveils an overlooked but integral part of our collective...

Brought to you by Penguin.Built by slave labour in the early years of the eighteenth century, Saint Petersburg was Peter the Great’s so-called ‘window on to Europe’, a city that would outdo all of Europe in its splendour. But a window works both ways, and as bestselling historian Sinclair McKay writes, St Petersburg has always been a city that has drawn Westerners who wanted to see into Russia. It is also a city where much has happened. It was St Petersburg until 1...

**Brought to you by Penguin.‘The only dividend of the years’ vanishing, as far as I can see, is that it makes aspects of the past appear more interesting or humorous than they felt at the time.’**In Fires Which Burned Brightly, Faulks, a reluctant memoirist, offers readers a series of detailed snapshots from a life in progress. They include a post-war rural childhood – ‘cold mutton and wet washing on a rack over the range’ – the booze-sodden heyday of Fleet Street ...