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SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION'I loved this book ... incredibly moving' Reverend Richard Coles'A treasure of a book' Fern BrittonThe heart-warming memoir from the much-loved broadcasterA Pebble...

'Magical and transporting . . . Wayward proves that Bunyan has lived the best possible life, on her own idiosyncratic terms'Maggie O'Farrell'A gorgeous account of outsiderness and survival: a map...

Featuring 50 of the most influential and essential Japanese animated series and films-from Akira to Cowboy Bebop to Sailor Moon-this expert guide is the must-have book for anime fans young...

ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS OF 2024'Sometimes fate deals up a wild card. There's a lot to be said for one of these wild cards and from what I've...

'For all these years I've told stories. Sometimes these days I also tell them on the radio. I've met some amazing people and their stories need told too. The first...

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In a small, desperately poor village in north-east China, a young peasant boy sits at his rickety old school desk, interested more in the birds outside than in Chairman Mao's...

With his recent theatrical success, THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE, Braben shows that the audience for the spirit of the incomparable Eric and Ernie is just as alive today as...

A chance encounter at a summer party on Martha's Vineyard blossomed into an improbable but enduring friendship. Carly Simon and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis made an unlikely pair - Carly, a...

A National Bestseller!In this intimate memoir, actress and musician Jamie Lynn Spears opens up for the first time, telling her unfiltered story on her own terms. You've read the headlines,...

*** The Sunday Times Bestseller ***'Intimate, tender and brutally honest ... a remarkable book.' Decca Aitkenhead, The Sunday Times'These are probably the toughest times we have faced in many decades,...

The new memoir from Lou SandersLou Sanders is one of Britain's most original comedians. She is the champion of series eight of Taskmaster (Dave), co-hosts Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave) and...

Who has written the most episodes of Doctor Who?Can you name all of the companions?When did the first episode ever air?Who has played the Doctor for the longest?Name the actor...

'This book had sex with my brain!' SARA PASCOE'Hilarious. Intimate. Vital.' JAMEELA JAMIL'I couldn't put the book down!' LAURA BATESComedian Sofie Hagen has not had sex in 3,000 days (and...

Discover a world where Violet became an agent of Syndrome, perfect for fans of The IncrediblesJen Calonita is the author of the award-winning Secrets of My Hollywood Life and Fairy...

'There are prizes, normally named after PG Wodehouse, given to literary comic novels and non-fiction, and these books will have blurbs saying "hilarious" on them. This is infinitely funnier than...

Warm, charming and remarkably honest - GraziaThe highs, the lows, the hangovers, the relationships, the lucky breaks (and the breaks I worked my arse off for) that have got me...

Laugh along with Michael McIntyre as he lifts the curtain on his life in his long-awaited autobiography. Michael's first book ended with his big break at the 2006 Royal Variety...

Ludwig Bemelmans came to the California home of famed interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe, Lady Mendl, for cocktails. By the end of the night, he was firmly established as a...

'Hilarious, heart-wrenching and packed with British music history.' - COLDPLAY A Virgin Radio Book of the Year It's a life-and-near-death story. But whose life? And whose near-death?As a one-time NME...

*** The Sunday Times Bestseller ***'Intimate, tender and brutally honest ... a remarkable book.' Decca Aitkenhead, The Sunday Times'These are probably the toughest times we have faced in many decades,...

On 2 January 2013, just a day before Jim Davidson was due to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, he found himself behind far more serious locked doors when he...

'Heartbreaking and powerful - Ashley is an inspiration', Fearne Cotton'Ashley's psychological and emotional resilience is unparalleled, truly in the 0.1 percent', Ant MiddletonSTRENGTH, RESILIENCE, POWER Strong is the moving and...

Late for a meeting, lost your keys or having romance problems? Sometimes we all need a little guidance, and this new series pitches our favourite superheroes against tricky situations we...

FROM THE TEAM BEHIND BBC RADIO 4'S AWARD-WINNING NATURE AND COMEDY SERIES NATURE TABLEDid You Know That...A housefly buzzes in the key of F?A cockroach can live for a week...

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Since my first book was published I have had countless friends and family members get in touch to say how come I hadn't included this story or that tale. Was...

Over a decade after his international number one bestseller Serious, John McEnroe is back and ready to talk once again. Since his hit book, he's maintained a huge presence as...

Danny Dyer is one of the most recognizable names in British film and television. Best known for hard-man roles in Mean Machine and The Football Factory, Danny is now making...

'Idiosyncratic, humorous, enlightening and written by one of the finest conductors alive ... This is the book to buy if you are going to see Wagner or listen to him...

'Niven Govinden's Diary of a Film, his sixth novel, is also his best yet. Smart, sexy and cinematic (in many senses), it is a love letter to Italy and to...

With his recent theatrical success, THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE, Braben shows that the audience for the spirit of the incomparable Eric and Ernie is just as alive today as...

The Simpsons, Matt Groening's animated sitcom, is arguably the greatest show in TV history. To its critics, the dysfunctional family embodies the decline of wholesome values. To its fans, the...

Frances is a university student in Dublin. Cool-headed and observant, she spends most of her time with her best friend - and ex-girlfriend - Bobbi. On meeting Melissa, a well-known...

Author: Richard Hudson, Raymond LeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Castle, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biographical work of actress Gloria Swanson recounts her life in the film...

Author: Unknown AuthorBinding: HardbackPublished: Bloomsbury Books & Orbis Publishing, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsStars of the Silver Screen is a captivating exploration of the legendary actors...

Author: Richard SchickelBinding: HardbackPublished: Atheneum, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful look into the lives and careers of the most influential filmmakers in...

Author: Robert L. HilliardBinding: HardbackPublished: Communication Arts Books, 1972, Eighth PrintingCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerWriting For Television and Radio provides a comprehensive guide to the principles...

Author: Jack SpearsBinding: HardbackPublished: Castle Books, 1971Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich history of Hollywood during its golden age, featuring insights into the...

Author: Eric ElseBinding: SoftbackPublished: Longmans, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the making of John Heyer's film 'The Back of the Beyond', offering...

Author: Lillian Gish, James E. FrasherBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book celebrates the lives and careers of Lillian and Dorothy Gish, two iconic...

Author: Peter CowieBinding: HardbackPublished: Castle Books, 1969, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSeventy Years of Cinema is a comprehensive exploration of the cinematic landscape over seven...

Author: Gary A. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: McFarland & Company, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an extensive overview of over 250 historical spectacle films, including detailed...

Author: Nicholas GarnhamBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the impact of British television on society and culture, discussing how it shapes...

Author: Ethan MorddenBinding: HardbackPublished: St. Martin's Press, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an insightful exploration of the influential women in Hollywood, detailing...

Author: Andrew SinclairBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1987Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life and work of the influential figure, Spiegel, exploring his...

Author: Jeffrey RobinsonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Proteus Publishing Pty. Ltd., 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the legendary comedy duos of cinema, highlighting their contributions to film...