The son of a black African father and a white American mother, Obama was only two years old when his father walked out on the family. Many years later, Obama receives a phone call from Nairobi: his father is dead. This sudden news inspires an emotional odyssey for Obama, determined to learn the truth of his father's life.

Behind the scenes and onto the streets with one of the most acclaimed series of all time

The Sunday Times bestseller that now fits in your pocket

Introducing the cat who just wants to be fed...

The son of Italian Immigrants, Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837) was one of the most celebrated of English clowns. He created the 'Joey' look associated with clowns ever since, and completely transformed the role of the Clown in the Harlequinade. This book presents a definitive biography of Grimaldi and a portrait of Georgian theater in London.

An everyday man transforms himself from a shy, awkward writer into the quick-witted, smooth-talking Style, a character irresistible to women. But just when life is better than he could have ever dreamed, he falls head over heels for a woman who can beat him at his own game.

A charming memoir from the cult creator of Bagpuss, The Clangers and Ivor the Engine, who died in December 2008.

If Barack Obama is successful in his quest to become President of the United States, he will dramatically change the face that his country presents to the world. This book discusses the importance of empathy in politics, his hopes for a different America with different policies, and how the ideals of its democracy can be renewed.

A guide to the basics of approaching and attracting women.

'Nick Cave will obviously live forever, just because the Devil's scared of him.' Rolling Stone

When Ariel Manto uncovers a copy of The End of Mr Y in a second-hand bookshop, she can't believe her eyes. She knows enough about its author, the Victorian scientist Thomas Lumas, to know that copies are rare. And, some say, cursed. With Mr Y under her arm, Ariel finds herself thrust into an adventure of love, sex, death and time-travel.

Weird, wicked, spooky and delicious, PRETTY MONSTERS is a book of tall tales to keep you up all night

A fascinating portrait of country life across the centuries, as told by the nation's greatest diarists.

A new poker classic from one of the world's top players.

In the afterlife you may find that God is the size of a microbe and unaware of your existence. Or you may find the afterlife contains only those people whom you remember. What happens to us when we die? And what does that tell us about being human? This title includes imagined tales that offer us a lens through which to see ourselves here.

The scene is Baltimore. Twice every three days another citizen is shot, stabbed, or bludgeoned to death. At the cente of this hurricane of crime is the city's homicide unit, a small brotherhood of men confronted by the darkest of American visions. This book presents an account of casework and an investigation into our culture of violence.

One boy, one boat, one tiger...

A young man is fighting for his life. Into his room walks a bewitching woman who believes she can save him. Their journey will have you believing in the impossible. A Richard and Judy Best Read 2009 pick.

Alan Coren was one of Britain's most prolific humourists, finding the comedy of life all around him and rendering it, hilariously and compellingly, in polished and witty prose which will be eagerly devoured by his loyal fanbase. This book is an anthology of his writings.

Volume VI of the definitive Peanuts publishing programme - with an introduction by Charlie Brooker