‘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...

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...

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...

THE GOOD WAR — Audiobook · Narrated by Cole Nguyen. Listen time: 6 hours 53 minutes 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 thousan...

**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...

In this joyous and practical book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home.Whether grand or modest, urban or rural, shared or solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you’re through your front door. Going from the hallway to the bedroom, via the bathroom, the kitchen, the sitting room and all the spaces in between, India shares everything she knows about how to create an...

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...

The captivating story of football told through 100 amazing objects collected from its rich history – a must-read for any football fanWhat do a Paul Gascoigne puppet, the 1895 British Ladies’ kit, John Motson’s coat, an inflatable unicorn or the 1966 World Cup Final ball tell us about the beautiful game?Carefully selected from the unique archive of Manchester’s National Football Museum, these and many other artefacts give an amazing account of football itsel...

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...