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Paperback. Condition: Good. The life of the Queen Mother was intensely secret. The most senior and best respected member of any royal family in history, she did not give one media interview in her 101 years. This affectionate and often hilarious glimpse into her world by her former equerry reveals what life was really like living with the most private of all the royals. From dancing with Fred Astaire to living through the Blitz; from the time Princess Margaret caught fire at a dinner party to when Prince Charles sought solace from his grandmother as his marriage collapsed, each anecdote and observation provides an historic insight into one of our longest surviving institutions. Constantly fascinating and packed from start to finish with previously untold stories that lift the lid on the idiosyncrasies of royal protocol, this is also a celebration of a life gone--and a way of life fast disappearing.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Kim Chown was just 11 when her father Bernard Beaumont took her from her mother to Kenya. There, he tormented Kim with extreme sexual and emotional abuse, safe in the knowledge that as a pillar of the expat community his word would be believed over hers.Aged 20, Kim returned to England permanently, where she built a new life and a new family. However, she could not escape her father's influence, and eventually descended into alcoholism. But, after almost losing her life, Kim fought back. With the support of her husband and adult children, she finally faced her father in court and won justice for his shocking crimes.This is one woman's inspiring true story of overcoming horrific abuse to build a happy life - against the odds.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Jurgan Klinsmann: deadly goal-poacher, Tottenham Hotspur hero, world champion. After helping to beat England in the 1990 World Cup, the German striker came to play for Tottenham Hotspur - but it took a long time for Spurs fans to grow to love him. Yet with his competitive spirit, humour and his amazing talent for conjuring a goal from thin air, he quickly became a North London legend. This is his exciting story.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS THIS CHRISTMAS Who wrote Only Fools and Horses? What is Rodney Trotter's middle name.

Paperback. Condition: Good. England manager Gareth Southgate's decision to appoint Kane, still just twenty-three years old, as the team captain in 2017 could have been seen as premature, bringing with it pressure that could damage a young player's career. However, he knew that Kane, a modest, humble and inspiring figure was up to the task.Having lost faith in the national team, English fans weren't sure the players would even make it out of their group. No one could have predicted that this young and relatively inexperienced side would achieve their best result since 1990, or that their captain would win the tournament's Golden Boot with six goals. Perhaps most importantly for the team and their manager, they brought the country together to make for an unforgettable summer.While their eventual semi-final loss to Croatia came as a stinging disappointment, this is just the start for the team and their skipper, one of our most exciting players for a generation and a truly world-class English star.In this in-depth biography, bestselling sports writer Frank Worrall traces Kane's journey from an ordinary childhood in north London, growing up just a few miles from White Hart Lane, to the most remarkable tournament of his career.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Over the Easter weekend in 2015, an audacious gang of criminals robbed a safe depository in London's Hatton Garden, the centre of the UK's diamond trade. The question was, were they the same gang that had made a similar daring raid in Hatton Garden safe netting GBP1.5 million over the Christmas holiday in 2004.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From the Playground to the Pitch.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. This is a fascinating and fun volume providing concise answers to hundreds of the questions we all ponder from time to time and also sets us straight about many things that most of us assume to be true, giving us the often surprising low down on an astonishing variety of topics. It is essential reading for any lover of learned knowledge combined with memorable trivia.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. This is a fascinating and fun volume providing concise answers to hundreds of the questions we all ponder from time to time and also sets us straight about many things that most of us assume to be true, giving us the often surprising low down on an astonishing variety of topics. It is essential reading for any lover of learned knowledge combined with memorable trivia.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Kenny Ball is arguably the most successful jazz trumpet player this side of the Atlantic. His autobiography is told with all the style, wit and passion that you would expect of this well loved star. It includes wonderful stories of his life on the road with such giants of the music world as Louis Armstrong.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. On 2 June, 2003, Stephenie Meyer had a dream that would change her life forever. She dreamt of a young girl and her sparkling vampire lover lying in a field, and that dream became Twilight. Now, her vampire romance novels have become a publishing phenomenon, selling over 70 million books worldwide, and have been translated into 37 difference languages.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Jason Farrell, Home Editor at Sky News, is the man with the inside story. In this fearless, hard-hitting account, Farell shares in terrifying detail the story of the county lines phenomenon through the words of gang members and their victims themselves as well as the police and the country's leading experts.Through exclusive interviews and meticulous research, Farrell paints a vivid picture of how this murky world operates he reveals the devastating effects County Lines is having upon the UK. and beyond. and, most terrifying of all, why this new, sinister crime wave means nobody is safe.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Hot on the heels of the first "Book of Useless Information", the Official Useless Information Society brings you another compendium of everything you never needed to know. Were you aware, for example, that dynamite contains monkey nuts as an ingredient? Or what percentage of the world's population is drunk at any one time? The vital statistics of a groundhog? Or the odds of being killed by a tornado? If the irredeemably pointless interests you, then this book is for you.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A native New Yorker and die-hard skeptic offers a personal look at the development of her medical intuition while serving as a trauma nurse in this riveting memoir. Twenty-five case studies with patients suffering from heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis, adult onset diabetes, and other illnesses document the emotional and physiological causes behind patients' symptoms. The interaction of a person's energy system with health and illness is discussed in detail, as are the revelations that medical intuition offers about life, death, healing, and the existence of God. Instructive strategies for increased health and well-being offer ways to increase resistance to disease and reverse the progress of illness. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Ronaldo Luís Nazário de LimaNationality: BrazilianHero Rating: 94This is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Struck down by illness on the day of the 1998 World Cup final, he showed world-class skill and determination to come back four years later and single-handedly destroy Germany in the 2002 final to prove, once and for all, that he was one of the greatest strikers ever. Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!Classic Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range:Haaland, Mbappé, Kane, Lewandowski, Rooney, Zlatan, Nunez, Aguero, Vardy.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Not only is Johnny Depp a huge star, but his unconventional choice of movie roles has made him a fascinating and mysterious character. With appearances in both children and adult films, Depp has a mass market cross- generational appeal. This biography charts various aspects of the charismatic actor's life.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The most senior and best respected member of any royal family in history, she did not give one media interview in her 101 years. This affectionate and often hilarious glimpse into her world by her former equerry reveals what life was really like living with the most private of all the royals. In this sharp, funny and evocative memoir, the author draws on his years as the Queen Mother's right-hand man to recount numerous previously untold stories of an extraordinarily long and eventful life. From dancing with Fred Astaire to living through the Blitz; from the time Princess Margaret caught fire at a dinner party to when Prince Charles sought solace from his grandmother as his marriage collapsed, each anecdote and observation provides an historic insight into one of our longest surviving institutions. Constantly fascinating and packed from start to finish with previously untold stories that lift the lid on the idiosyncrasies of royal protocol, this is also a celebration of a life gone - and a way of life fast disappearing.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Lionel Messi is a legend--Barcelona's star player and the world's best soccer player. But when was young, he was so small that his friends would call him Little Leo: and coaches worried he wasn't big enough to play. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them all wrong.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. An incredible tale of one man's adversity and defiance, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Horace Greasley escaped over 200 times from a notorious German prison camp to see the girl he loved.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'WE'RE NOT JUST HERE TO TAKE PART - WE'RE HERE TO TAKE OVER' Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the fight game.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In 2002, during the final moments of injury time, David Beckham scored an incredible free-kick, securing England a place in the World Cup. It was this moment that ensured that Beckham would become one of the most loved English footballers, as well as a Manchester United and Real Madrid hero. During a career which spanned twenty years, Beckham won an impressive nineteen major trophies. This is the story of a true sportsman, who earned respect and loyalty from his fans around the world.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Princess Margaret is not like other Royals. She has always broken free from the conventions that others have imposed on her, and has lived a life that has to some seemed scandalous, to others liberating. It was Princess Margaret had an illicit love affair with jazz musician Robin Douglas-Home, and letters from that secret relationship are reprinted in this book. When Douglas-Hume was rejected by Margaret, he killed himself, and was replaced by another lover. Noel Botham paints a portrait of the most exotic and secretive member of the Royals.…