Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro is quite simply the greatest living film actor. His obsessive and often unconventional methods have seen him produce staggering performances in some of the best movies ever made. This is the definitive biography of a living legend.

He is undoubtedly the most famous chimp on the planet, but how many of his fans can ever claim to know the real Bubbles?

The autobiography of the world's greatest drummer.

Ronnie Irani has had an extraordinary career as a first-class cricketer and is now a star broadcaster with talkSPORT Radio. This is his true account of life both on and off the pitch.

Did you know... The Sumerians were the first to brew beer, and all the brewers were women? If you are intrigued by the odd, fascinated by the fantastic or tickled by trivia, then this is the book for you.

Ally McCoist is undoubtedly the finest Scottish goal-scorer of the last 30 years. In a two decade career, he won the hearts and minds of legions of fans as he established himself as one of the most popular sporting personalities in the UK.

- Which king ordered everyone to bed at 8pm? - How many Pot Noddles are sold every second in Great Britain? - How much does the hammer of Big Ben's bell weigh? If you want to know the answers to these and a whole host of other questions about Blighty, then this is the book for you!

'When I said I was writing a book, the lads at St Helens said Who's publishing it, Ladybird? The cheek.' 'People have been asking me to calm down all my life and I just can't. I love it when things are a bit mental.'

This is a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the death of Baby P. A recent investigation has found that there was poor communication between authorities, a repeated failure to take into account the child's history and inaccurate documentation of events by Haringey Council. Child protection plans were heavily criticised in the inspection report for being disorganised with little ...

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 ...

Motorhead have always been a band whose reputation for the rock'n'roll lifestyle precedes them, but along the way they have also accumulated an impressive, Grammy-winning back catalogue full of classic songs. And for the first time their creation is explored via exclusive interviews in this one hundred per cent authorised account of the band in the studio. From unpromising beginnings, voted one .

He's young, good-looking and in just a few years has shown himself to be one of the best actors around. Danny Dyer is the UK's hottest star.

David Tennant is the most powerful actor on British television. Witj two National Television awards to his credit and numerous other theatrical accolades, David has proven he's here to stay. David was appearing on screen even before he was out of school and appeared in several high-profile dramas for the BBC. But, undeniably, it is his energetic and eccentric portrayal of the Time Lord in cult ..

High notes are hit, myths exposed, gossip relayed and more in this witty and informative look at the world's great operas.

Who wrote Only Fools and Horses? What is Rodney Trotter's middle name? What is the name of the actor who played Uncle Albert? Which character was 'on the pull' in the episode To Hull and Back? When the first episode of Only Fools and Horses hit our screens in September 1981, the show became an instant classic. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength and is now widely regarded as .

Ever wondered where the Toby Jug came from, why Morris Dancers exist, or whether Marmite came before Bovril? Like to know more about the Yorkshire pudding, or who invented Bingo? Not sure which side your Hovis should be buttered on? Then this is the book for you.

'The first thing that caught my eye was the geezer with the gold tooth - the second was that he was holding a shooter - and the third that he was pointing it at me.' Carlton Leach is a gangland legend - the mere mention of his name strikes fear into his enemies; yet to his friends he is as loyal and caring as they come. If trouble comes calling, Carlton isn't afraid to let his fists do the ...

This explosive book is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the phenomenal best-seller, Blade Business Crew. With even more true, hard-hitting stories of what it was like to be at the forefront of the action, Steve Cowens tells more tales of life as one of the key members of Sheffield United's firm, The Blades Business Crew.

A fascinating and fun look at the origins of words and phrases we use everyday.

On 1st December 1996, 25-year-old Lee Harvey was stabbed 42 times in a frenzied knife attack. His girlfriend, Tracie Andrews, claimed he had been murdered in a road rage attack and appeared at a press conference making an emotional appeal for witnesses to the crime. Later, the horrific truth about what really happened that night became apparent.