History

Annie is the eldest daughter of a laundress in Acton, London, raised to keep the rich families of Kensington spick and span. As she grows up in poverty in the 1920s and 1930s, her life centres on the family business, working long hours of hard physical labour. When she's not in the laundry she's ...

'All the President's Women' offers the most detailed account yet of Trump's history with women, dating back to his childhood and high school days through his rise in real estate, reality TV, and politics. This book will shows that Trump's behaviour goes far beyond occasional 'locker-room-talk' an...

When Mike Carter's father died, he decided to follow the route of a march against unemployment his dad had organised 35 years before. Mike had a troubled relationship with his dad, and hoped the walk, undertaken a month before the Brexit vote, would allow him to understand his father and his coun...

Who are the almost nearly perfect people? And why? In this thought-provoking, often humorous book, Michael Booth embarks on a journey through all five Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, to discover who these people are, the secrets of their success, and what they thi...

Who are the almost nearly perfect people? And why? In this thought-provoking, often humorous book, Michael Booth embarks on a journey through all five Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, to discover who these people are, the secrets of their success, and what they thi...

What would have happened had Britain not entered the First World War but stood aside as a neutral non-belligerent? What might the result have been had Britain concluded a separate peace with Nazi Germany in 1940 or 1941? How would the British have behaved had they lost the Battle of Britain and b...

Find out about the costumes and weaponry of Europe's crusading knights, and take a glimpse at the fearless Samurai warriors of Japan. Meet the humble laundry maid, the elegant lady, the blacksmith sweating in his forge, and the young squire learning to joust and fight. Step-by-step projects allow...

Discover the stories of 101 extraordinary women of our time. Featuring an international selection of female figures, this carefully curated collection highlights those who have achieved significantly in their fields, ranging from science and politics to sport and the arts.

On June 30, 2009, Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl left his post in eastern Afghanistan, about 25 miles from the Pakistani border. He was quickly captured by local tribesmen, who sold him up the Taliban's chain of command. In May 2014, after almost five years in captivity - the longest-held and ...

Amsterdam is not just any city. Despite its relative size it has stood alongside its larger cousins - Paris, London, Berlin - and has influenced the modern world to a degree that few other cities have. Sweeping across the city's colourful thousand year history, this book brings the place to life:...