The oral history of Britain’s first West Indian immigrants and their descendantsIn 1948 the former troop ship Windrush made the 30-day journey across the Atlantic from Jamaica. The arrival of its 500 passengers, the first generation of Caribbean migrants in the UK, was the initial step in the formation of a new identity: the black Briton.Fifty years later, Mike and Trevor Phillips spoke to those on the Windrush itself, as well as those who...

**"This book is brutal, deep, cunning and unbearably beautiful"- The IndependentA blistering, original thriller that examines the powerful link between identity, sacrifice, and possession, as a Black university professor plans a burglary to “liberate” an African sculpture from a London museum . . .**University lecturer Gus knows that stealing the priceless Benin mask, the Dancing Face, from a museum at the heart of the British establishment will gain an avalanche o...

In the 1980s, London is a melting pot of cultures, but race and class create sharp divisions.Black British journalist Sam Dean looks for stories, not missing persons.When and old friend asks for help tracking down a White Conservative MP’s daughter, he feels he can’t say no. Virginia’s disappearance is tangled with the fate of Roy, a young mixed-race boy who reminds Sam of his own son, and Sam becomes determined to find the truth.A trail of secrets ...

Shame is the root of so much that steals our joy. In this book, Mike Phillips helps us find the roots to the childish belief: "Something is wrong with me." Though this belief has a basis in truth, it eventually controls so much of our behavior and destiny. Though this book is small in size, it is designed to help the reader see exactly which type of shame is controlling their behavior. By seeing this from a Bible-based platform, Mike Phillips gives a simple and effective method for getting...

Another terrific compilation of jokes in the hugely successful series of Robinson Children's joke books - this one specialises in completely ridiculous and utterly stupid ones - they'll love it!

New York Times bestseller. The inspiring leadership book from the legendary basketball coach, now featured in the acclaimed Hulu series The Bear.The Duke University's former head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and 'ninety-two. He received ...

An ebook-exclusive omnibus of books 1, 2 and 3 in the brilliant Museum Mystery Squad series.Some people think that museums are dusty, boring places full stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery Squad.Meet techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy, and sharp-eyed Laurie (along with Colin the hamster!) in book 1. There's nothing deader than ...

Celebrating 20 years of Horrible Geography!Ever wondered where in the world tornadoes rip houses from the ground?Or frozen turtles fall from the sky?Get all the answers and more in this book, where the weather makes the rules.The perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight!With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look, it's geography with even more g...

Sent from London to New York to bring a dying friend’s message to his daughter, Mary, Sam Dean arrives in Queens, steeped in a mesh of Caribbean and Hispanic culture, looking forward to reconnecting with family and old friends.But his relaxing holiday turns dark when Mary disappears, and Sammy is caught up in a world of murder, sex, and corrupt politics that threatens to turn his world upside down.Melded with social commentary around race, class and gentrification, Poin...

In 1980s London, Black political leaders who can straddle the racial divide are a rarity.So when a rising Black politician, Aston Edwards, is murdered, the effects quickly ripple through London’s Afro-Caribbean community.Then a young Black boy is arrested for his murder, surrounded by rumours of an affair with Aston’s wife.Sammy Dean, journalist-turned-investigator, is determined to find the truth. When a Black activist’s death is written off as a s...

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there's a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery Squad. Techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy and sharp-eyed Laurie (along with Colin the hamster!) tackle the surprising conundrums happening at the museum. From pre-historic creatures that move and secret Egyptian codes to missing t...

Daniel grew up without a father. His mother told him that his father died the year he was born, and he had no reason to doubt her … until now.Daniel’s getting married next week.He’s got his future all worked out.It’s his past that’s the problem…Daniel never knew his father. All his mother would say was that his dad had been a Nigerian who died the year Daniel was born. He didn’t even know what his dad looked like, until an old neighbour showed him a picture. B...