Books

The very best outrage from the Tunbridge Wells Advertiser, the newspaper that coined the phrase 'Disgusted from Tunbridge Wells' for grumpy complaints.

Fourth updated and expanded edition of the parents' bible to childhood vaccinations.

In this hard-hitting book, public health expert Professor Dr John Ashton describes how Westminster panicked and used science to cover themselves rather than create an informed policy to manage the crisis sensibly. The second wave is presumed to arrive...

The Ukrainian bestseller that predicted the invasion, revised and updated, now available in the English language

For the first time in British history, both major political parties are controlled by what are inverted elites: well-born, privately educated men (mostly) who affect populist attitudes.

A forensic investigation of the most demonic state-organised murder conspiracy of the 21st century. In February 2021, Joe Biden released the CIA report that concluded the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia ‘approved’ the assassination of Washington Post...

When Whymper set out from Zermatt for the summit of the Matterhorn on 14 July 1865 on his many attempts, he would both achieve success and failure. Of the seven of his team, only Whymper and two Swiss guides would return alive. Disaster struck on the way...

Updated paperback edition of the acclaimed history of the royal familys entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein

Unquiet Vietnam retraces the ancient Vietnamese civilisation that has has been crushed by an avalanche of 21st century foreign investment following the violent mixture of French Colonialism and American imperialism. Visiting people such as the last...

The acclaimed biography delving into the real Keir Starmer for the first time in an updated paperback.

Liz Cowleys first volume of bestselling humorous gardening cameos inspired by early morning gardening, out in a new series design and large gift format, with five new cameos.

The autobiography Nancy Mitford intended to write herself

Travelling to the hard-living Dylan Thomas's Boathouse in Laugharne, Wales, psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple considered along the way another foible - the folly of eminent people. Praised for their attainments in one area, high-achievers are more often...

Wittgenstein said that if people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever happen. In this compelling A-Z of modern ignorance, Stephen Bayley gathers silly, curious and sometimes shocking facts on everything that makes our world tick. Why...

The definitive account of one of rock 'n' roll's most engagingly shambolic acts as well as an evocative portrait of the times in which they raised hell and recorded some timeless tracks, now updated with details of the sad death of keyboard player Ian...

Updated to include details of the group's recent concerts under the direction of Ralf Hutter. David Buckley examines the cult enigma that is Kraftwerk, including their beginnings in the avant-garde musical terrain of late-Sixties Germany and their...

In 1963, it was unusual for a pop group to have a monthly magazine devoted exclusively to their career. Only Elvis Presley had been considered important enough to warrant such an honour. But then the Beatles were unusual. Within the space of that pivotal...

The paperback edition of the bestselling book written by Spencer Leigh who has conducted more interviews about the Beatles - all of them captured on tape - than anyone in the world.A companion title to The Beatles in Hamburg, this is the first...

Living for Kicks is Omnibuss first fictional graphic novel, the tale of young Mod Spike Spellane and his attempts to hustle enough money in sleazy 1960s Soho to start a record label. Combining early Sixties Mod culture, Soho jazz dives, the Keeler affair...

Most pop stars' fame used to end with their 25th birthday, but Adam Faith just kept on being interesting until the day he died aged 62. Born Terry Nelhams in working-class Acton, he defined post-war aspiration. Though his vocal talents were limited, he...

The first in-depth biography of one of music's most fascinating, colourful and innovative characters. This book is the most comprehensive history yet of the life, music and cultural significance of the last of the great black music pioneers and the era...

As the final defender, modern goalkeepers must do more than simply stop goals. They must be able to read the game, make plays, and communicate with their teammates. The Ultimate Guide to Goalkeeper Training is a holistic training guide for goalkeepers at...

Your Guide to the 2026 World Cup takes the reader through the globally renowned FIFA World Cup, providing in-depth details on all 48 teams, star players, coaches, team strategies, expert game analysis, and more! This is the perfect book for the...

This is a practical guide to smallsword fencing intended for beginners, foilists who wish to try a dueling weapon, and coaches looking for practical exercises for their students. The exercises provided were used in fencing academies centuries ago and are...

Getting to Grips is a unique publication for cricket coaches and players of all ages. It offers skills, drills, and practical solutions to common batting problems. Author Toby Radford uses his experience as an international batting coach to offer...

Free Speed is coach Paul Eaglestone's breakthrough training method that combines efficient swimming technique with a pace-setting formula to achieve faster triathlons. The idea behind Paul's innovative training system is loosely based on ultra short-race...

Examine the true and deeper nature of taekwondo movement patterns with Taekwondo Poomsae 1-8! Within this book are the eight main Poomsae (or movement) forms of Taekwondo. Each move is broken down into steps which are further enhanced by detailed photos...

Volume II in the Ultimate Functional Training Series, Training With Kettlebells for Strength and Mobility, gives the reader more than 25 functional kettlebell exercises that improve strength, build muscle, and reduce the risk of injury. Functional...

Essential Yoga With Props is the perfect guide for yoga practitioners at all levels. Those new to yoga are given basic, yet valuable, instruction on correct yoga postures, whereas the use of yoga props gives experienced yogis the opportunity to challenge...

Running Injury Free, Second Edition, brings every runner the best advice for preventing and treating injuries, helping them to run without pain. With this book, runners discover what can lead to injury and how to prevent it through specific training...

Step Up, the ultimate guide to stair running, provides both beginner and ambitious runners with comprehensive ideas and suggestions for training. In addition to theoretical knowledge, it provides exercises and practical tips, all illustrated by photos...

By combining evidence-based recommendations with practical, simple guidance, registered health and performance nutritionist, Laura Kealy, helps female team sport athletes improve their athletic performance and overall health. Whether a recreational or...

Nearly half a century ago, Filbert Bayi revolutionized how the middle-distance races were run. During that heyday of athletics competition before pacemakers were hired to take the lead, the unheralded Tanzanian served as his own 'rabbit'. The innovative...

The Intermediate Archer fills the resource gap. This book is intended for those archers who have taken their first steps by completing a beginners course and are wondering where to go next. It is the answer to all of the intermediate archers questions,...

Gwen Jorgensen intends to win the Rio 2016 Olympic triathlon - an event no US athlete, man or woman, has ever won. Gwen is a stubborn perfectionist, driven to excel. Combining natural ability, organization, and discipline, she chases this goal with...

Opening with Wimbledon 2019, The Art of Tennis covers the excitement of the sport up to the profound silence of the Covid-19 pandemic—when no tennis was played for a year—through Wimbledon 2021. As play began to resume, there were many questions...

Redefine Coaching & Athlete Development in Sports is the first book to combine academic research, professional experience, and applied practice to redefine the way in which sports coaching is delivered and how athletes are developed. Written by Lee...

For those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to compete in a triathlon, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete will prove that it is never too late to compete! This is a story about overcoming life's obstacles-from injury and business...

Mara Yamauchi is a two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, and the UK’s second-fastest female marathon runner ever with a personal best of 2:23:12. But there is much more to Mara than just running fast. This book of 42.195 insights—the...

Recent results show that every other person—regardless of age—complains of chronic fatigue, susceptibility to infections, difficulty concentrating, listlessness, lack of motivation, headaches, exhaustion, and much more. If biochemical imbalances are...

Soccer players may get all the glory, but behind every great player is a great coach. And behind every great coach today stands a deep fraternity who dedicated decades to supporting soccer's long climb from obscurity to become one of the major sports in...

Since its formation in 2010, 3x3 basketball's popularity has rocketed. In only seven years, 3x3 basketball has gone from being played casually as a pick-up game to becoming an official Olympic sport, with the 2021 Summer Games showcasing its debut. 3x3...

Raging Love is about athlete Jimmie D. King's rise to fame as an angry, chronically injured powerlifting champion to a happy, healthy cyclist and bodybuilder. The reader will witness a man who learns to be at ease with himself through mentoring and...

It is the essence of human nature to compare, and nowhere are comparisons more commonplace than in sport. This book focuses specifically on the comparison of sporting nations. Making meaningful comparisons (i.e. comparing the similarities and differences...

So often people equate being slim with being healthy, and with so many people searching for ways to lose weight, dieting books are in abundance. But so few of these books actually back their information with scientific research and proven weight-loss...

What the fork is wellness? As Registered Nutrition Professionals, Sophie Bertrand and Bari Stricoff take an "all food is fit" approach to eating. With the abundance of health and nutrition information out there, it's hard to keep up and know what's fact...

American youth athletes are abandoning athletics at an alarming rate, with 70% of children dropping out of youth sport programs by the age of 14. One of the top reasons for this dropout rate is poor coaching. Yet, only 30% of youth and high school...

Penalty kicks play a significant role in determining the outcome of a match. Because of this-and because they don't happen in every game-fans, media, and even athletes and trainers are fascinated by penalty kicks. Over the past 30 years, there have been...