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The author of The Butterfly Isles turns his wry, affectionate attention to an even more beloved (and controversial) British animal - the badger

Accompanied by previously unpublished photographs. The quiet, rugged and versatile jet favoured by the Royal Squadron and airlines worldwide.

Make the Most of Your Time in Britain is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit in Great Britain. Features- Uncovers the top places to visit in Great Britain- Stylish coffee-table book with…

January 1972: the tiny outpost of British Honduras is threatened with imminent invasion by battle-hardened, US-trained Guatemalan paratroops.

A terrifying study of the point at which the ugly side of tribalism meets 'the beautiful game'

And by contrast, he also opens up with personal memories of growing up in poverty, in London's East End, and the reality of having to steal food to feed the family. Frankie Frasier died in 2014, and this rare True Crime…

"Olympic Obsession" brings to life the personalities behind British rowing's incredible success story at the Sydney Games. Set to a compelling narrative, the book unfolds against the story of Martin Cross, himself an…

'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief'Richard Davenport-Hines, The SpectatorSir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era.

The follow-up to the incredible Sunday Times bestseller, The Peaky Blinders: The Real Story.

The gripping true story from the star of the hit BBC Sounds podcast, 'Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle'

Gripping and inspirational stories from one of Britain's most renowned prisons

The first book to explore the history of British crime through photographs

Joining the most notorious gangsters and criminals of the day - from the Krays, the Yorkshire Ripper and Charles Bronson, to high ranking members of the IRA - nothing could have prepared him for the brutal regime,…

The definitive account of the death of Lord Kitchener and the sinking of HMS Hampshire off the west coast of the Orkney Islands.

This book tells the dramatic untold story behind Neil Woodford's stunning rise and fall, and reveals why his multi-billion-pound investment empire really collapsed in such an abrupt and catastrophic manner.

As a child, Victoria Spry was brutally beaten, neglected and starved by the woman she called Mummy. To the outside world Eunice Spry was a devoted parent, but behind closed doors she was an evil tyrant.

The sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers the fungi of the British Isles, with considerable relevance for Europe and the wider temperate world.

The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts - now in its second edition.

Make the Most of Your Time in Britain is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit in Great Britain. Features- Uncovers the top places to visit in Great Britain- Stylish coffee-table book with…

A bestselling BBC World Service ten-part series and podcast that celebrates the men and women who built and flew the Second World War's most famous fighter plane - the Spitfire.

The Murder Act - In 1752 The Murder Act was passed. Before this, how we punished criminals was decided by authorities in each community, and often this included gibbeting, or hanging in chains'.

With three Military Crosses, three Croix de guerre, a Legion d'honneur and a papal knighthood for his heroics during the Second World War, Sir Tommy Macpherson is the most decorated living soldier of the British Army.…

This classic guide to the butterflies of Britain and northern Europe enters its third edition as part of the authoritative Collins Guide series.

The remarkable autobiography of Britain's most decorated World War II fighter pilot.

This is the first published history of Angel Meadow, a notorious Manchester slum. Angel Meadow has frequently appeared in the news in recent years, after archaeologists dug up the site in 2011.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER As seen on This Morning Back in the day, I was Governor of Security and Operations for HMP Wormwood Scrubs. If you're easily shocked or offended, you best look away…

Charlie Bronson has spent decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. This book, a guide to getting fit and staying fit,…

This story, buried under layers of official secrecy for three decades, is one of Britain's great military success stories and can now finally be told.

Honourable Misfits is a weird and wonderful celebration of the most eccentric and infamous MPs throughout the history of the British parliament.

The shocking true story of Harold Shipman, the doctor who became Britain's most prolific serial killer.

Stephen Bungay' s magisterial history is acclaimed as the account of the Battle of Britain.

Former investigative journalist, Michael Morley reflects on his time in jail with Britain's most infamous serial killer, Dennis Nilsen, revealing the contents of never-before-seen tapes of the meeting after being…

A satirical guide to life behind bars by Britain's most notorious prisoner.

The water vole is one of Britain's most endangered mammals. Popularised as 'Ratty' in The Wind in the Willows, it is a cherished resident of our waterways. But this once ever-present mammal is now in danger. In The Water…

Three Reader's Digest documentaries exploring the railways of the British Isles. 'London and the South: Railway Mania' discusses how the invention of the railway spread rapidly through the south of England during the…

From the bestselling author of Blood Relations, a compelling account of Britain's most baffling unsolved murder, described by P. D. James as 'more mysterious and fascinating than any crime fiction'.

Through 'taxing' the richest and most powerful crimelords in the UK, he netted over GBP20 million. French was no ordinary criminal. The Devil also reveals French's complex relationship with Curtis Warren, the wealthiest…

The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts - now in its second edition.