Biography

Ponder life's biggest questions with this hardback to philosophy through its 100 key thinkers, illustrated in full-colour throughout. From the metaphysics of Plato to the nihilism of Nietzsche, this engaging and accessible book serves as an excellent guide to this history of philosophy and the fi...

In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei - one of the world's most famous artists and activists - tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most celebrated poet.

Born a free man in New York State in 1808, Solomon Northup was kidnapped in Washington, D.C., in 1841. He spent the next 12 years as a slave on a Louisiana cotton plantation, during this time he was frequently abused and often afraid for his life.

'#2sides' is set against the backdrop of this year's World Cup in Brazil where Rio will be presenting and commentating. With over 400 first team appearances and countless trophies to his name, the Manchester United defender has witnessed first-hand many changes in the football industry. As well a...

Here, George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, has authored a personal biography of his father, George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. A unique and intimate biography, the book covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush's life and career, including his service in the Pacif...

In this warm and engaging book, the late, great Sir Roger Moore reflects on life and aging. Delivered, along with his own hand-drawn sketches, to his publisher mere days before he passed away, in this book, Roger looks back on his life - and gives it his trademark sideways glance, too.

A.B. de Villiers is one of the finest batsmen ever to play cricket, and yet his achievement extends beyond his outrageous armoury of drives, pulls, paddles, scoops and flicks. Whether he is delighting home crowds at the Wanderers or Newlands or setting new records in Bengaluru or Sydney, he plays...

Ariel Leve recalls with candor and sensitivity the turbulent time she endured as the only child of an unstable poet for a mother and a beloved but largely absent father, and explores the consequences of a psychologically harrowing childhood as she seeks refuge from the past and recovers what was ...

Featuring exclusive interviews with some of his closest associates and members of his inner circle, this is an investigative biography of Roman Abramovich, Russian oil magnate and boss of Chelsea FC. This is a story of risk-taking, courage, shrewdness, ruthlessness and, above all, a subtle and ma...

There is no one quite like Brian Blessed. He's an actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist, and mountaineer. He's also a brilliant storyteller who will - and you must brace yourself - simply leap out of the pages at you. Ready? Then open this book a...