An account of Karen Armstrong's experiences as a Roman Catholic nun. Armstrong describes her childhood, her progress at school and her admission into the order of St Ignatius in 1962 and - via Oxford University and an English literature degree - out of it again seven years later.

Covering history, attitudes to foreigners, sport, stereotypes, language and more, this book includes stories and anecdotes that provide a portrait of the English nation and its people.

An epic biography of Queen Victoria's five granddaughters who reigned during the First World War

Morse switched on the gramophone to 'play', and sought to switch his mind away from all the terrestrial troubles. Sometimes, this way, he almost managed to forget. But not tonight.

Re-Issued to mark the 50th birthday of the Prince of Wales.

What makes politicians tick? Where do politicians come from? How do they get elected? What do they do all day? And why do they seek power? This book addresses these and other questions.