Focuses on the mother of all environmental scares: global warming. This book interweaves the science of global warming with that of its growing political consequences, showing how when the politicians are threatening to change our Western way of life beyond recognition, the scientific evidence behind the global warming theory is being challenged.

In Zoos and Conservation. A passion for wildlife and conservation led John Knowles OBE to found his own latter-day Ark - the Marwell Zoological Park. His autobiography tells the fascinating story of how a childhood collector of stick insects became a successful farmer and poultry breeder, then went on to achieve his ambition to found his very own zoo. John Knowles left school at 16 to work on a ..

A collection of the culinary vanguard shaping the cuisine of the twenty-first century. It features the best 100 emerging chefs from around the world and provides insights into the variety of culinary talent working in places as diverse as Beijing, Bilbao, Copenhagen, Kyoto and New Orleans.

A soul-singing sensation and inspiring testimony to the rewards of perseverance, Alexandra Burke is the most exciting musical star to emerge in the United Kingdom for many years. This revealing biography chronicles how she rose from a childhood sharing her bed with her sister in a cramped north London flat to winning The X Factor and romping to the top of the charts. Alexandra faced countless ...

A sourcebook of wise one-loners, of knock-out jokes, of drole asides and heartfelt statements of truth and beauty. It gathers insights of some of the best minds, and organises them into 250 subjects. It offers you a different take on almost every situation life throws at you.

In 1979, a secret unit was established by the US Army. Defying all known military practices and the laws of physics, they believed that a soldier could adopt a cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and kill goats just by staring at them. They were the First Earth Battalion.

The story of Steve Coppell, one of England's most gifted wingers, who went on to become a successful manager.

A lavishly illustrated tribute to the singer's life and career, written by a leading music journalist and including removable fascimile memorabilia.

At Wimbledon 2005, Andy Murray announced himself on the tennis world stage by thrashing star pros George Bastl and Radek Stepanek: a legend was born and Britain had a new sporting hero. This title presents his story, which regales us with the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the near misses to show us how far the boy from Dunblane has come.

Contains recipes of the heroine, 'Precious Ramotswe' and her friends. It includes photography and sumptuous stews for sharing, fabulous fruit cakes for eating under shady trees, with redbush tea of course, and the spices, traditions and culture of Botswana that make every meal together special.

A guide to the life and music of Michael Jackson. It features Alan Light's interview with Quincy Jones on the making of Thriller , Gerri Hirshey's one of a kind look into the world of Jackson from 1983, and a piece on how Michael Jackson learned to move, featuring interviews with the breakdancers and choreographers that influenced Jackson.

The story of how one council estate lad made good, really very good, and survived -- just about -- to tell the tale!

In early 1958 director Billy Wilder offered Tony Curtis the chance to star in a new picture. The movie was to be called Some Like It Hot ; it went on to become one of the best-loved films of all time. This title tells the true story of what really went on behind-the-scenes during the making of this movie, told by one of its leading ladies.

Welsh footballer Alan Curtis is synonymous with Swansea City, having played for the club during three different spells, but who also played for Leeds United, Southampton and Cardiff City, and won 35 caps for his country during an action-packed playing career that spanned two decades. This is his autobiography.

A photographic celebration of the country's most popular sporting icon

Jo Brand tells her story for the first time in the publishing event of the year

Ever since being brought up by The Beatles, Frankie Boyle has been a tremendous liar. Join him on his adventures with his chum Clangy The Brass Boy and laugh as he doesn't accidentally kill a student nurse when a party gets out of hand.

Includes titbits from behind the scenes of Doctor Who and Torchwood . This title features anecdotes and personal revelations, including the author's perspective on fame and how it has affected him.

In this book Pierre Assouline reveals the life and art of Tintin's Belgian creator, Georges Prosper Remi, better known as 'Herge'. Assouline has had privileged access to personal papers to explore Herge's life and work and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine.

An autobiography of Bertie Ahern. It gives an account of his political life and the personal story that accompanies it. It shows the cost to his family of a life played out in the public eye and discloses what really happened in his final weeks in power.