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Too many popular histories seek to establish heroes, pioneers and martyrs but as Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller argue, the past is filled with queer people whose sexualities and/or dastardly deeds have been overlooked. We all remember Oscar Wilde, but who speaks for Bosie? What about those 'bad gays' whose un-exemplary lives reveals more than we might expect?Part-revisionist history, part-historical biography and based on the hugely popular podcast series, Bad Gays subverts the notion of gay icons and queer heroes and asks what we can learn about LGBTQ history, sexuality and identity through its villains and baddies. From the Emperor Hadrian to notorious gangster Ronnie Kray, the authors excavate the buried history of queer lives. This includes fascist thugs, famous artists, austere puritans and debauched bon viveurs, Imperialists, G-men and architects. Together these amazing life stories expand and challenge the mainstream assumptions of sexual identity. They show that homosexuality itself was an idea that emerged in the nineteenth century and that its interpretation has been central to major historical moments of conflict from the ruptures of Weimar Republic to red-baiting in Cold War America.Amusing, disturbing and fascinating, Bad Gays puts centre stage the queers villains and evil twinks in history.

Adventure can be a deadly business. 'A marvelous, rollicking tale of derring-do' Peter James'A beautifully written masterclass' Janice Hallett‘007 meets Tintin meets Sharpe' Damien Lewis'A delight!' Fern Britton'A superb read' Simon Scarrow'Brilliantly gripping' Susan Lewis'An irresistible adventure' T.L. Mogford It began in the manner of all the very best adventures: in a coffee house. When one Richard Hannay – intrepid, inquisitive, and on the hunt for intrigue – encounters an old acquaintance in Constantinople, he has an inkling that something thrilling is afoot.Charged with an item of great mystery and import – a washbag, no less! – he soon finds himself in a very dangerous pursuit: from the luxurious confines of the Orient Express to the decks of the Titanic herself, all with the very fate of Europe in his care.Can he slip the net of Count Schwabing, whose long arm stretches from Berlin to the Bosphorus? And what of Madame Zara, the cabaret enchantress – does she play at affection, deception, or something far more deadly?In over his head, often a step – or thirty-nine – behind, but absolutely, resolutely determined to save the day, Hannay is about to embark on an escapade that will test his wits, his courage, and his ability to keep hold of a blasted washbag. THE GRIPPING AND HILARIOUS NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COMEDIAN, ACTOR AND DIRECTOR BEN MILLER.

Adventure can be a deadly business. 'A marvelous, rollicking tale of derring-do' Peter James'A beautifully written masterclass' Janice Hallett‘007 meets Tintin meets Sharpe' Damien Lewis'A delight!' Fern Britton'A superb read' Simon Scarrow'Brilliantly gripping' Susan Lewis'An irresistible adventure' T.L. Mogford It began in the manner of all the very best adventures: in a coffee house. When one Richard Hannay – intrepid, inquisitive, and on the hunt for intrigue – encounters an old acquaintance in Constantinople, he has an inkling that something thrilling is afoot.Charged with an item of great mystery and import – a washbag, no less! – he soon finds himself in a very dangerous pursuit: from the luxurious confines of the Orient Express to the decks of the Titanic herself, all with the very fate of Europe in his care.Can he slip the net of Count Schwabing, whose long arm stretches from Berlin to the Bosphorus? And what of Madame Zara, the cabaret enchantress – does she play at affection, deception, or something far more deadly?In over his head, often a step – or thirty-nine – behind, but absolutely, resolutely determined to save the day, Hannay is about to embark on an escapade that will test his wits, his courage, and his ability to keep hold of a blasted washbag. THE GRIPPING AND HILARIOUS NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COMEDIAN, ACTOR AND DIRECTOR BEN MILLER.

The Top Ten Bestseller Black holes. DNA. The Large Hadron Collider. Ever had that sneaking feeling that you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well, fear not, for help is at hand. Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots to share with you all his favourite bits of science. This is the stuff you really need to know, not only because it matters but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you. 'Let me show you another, perhaps less familiar side of Science; her beauty, her seductiveness and her passion. And let's do it quickly, while Maths isn't looking' Ben Miller 'This book makes climate change actually seem interesting. Not just important - it's obviously important - but interesting. As a result I bought lots of other books about climate change, something I now regret' David Mitchell Ben Miller is, like you, a mutant ape living through an Ice Age on a ball of molten iron, orbiting a supermassive black hole. He is also an actor, comedian and approximately one half of Armstrong & Miller.He's presented a BBC Horizon documentary on temperature and a Radio 4 series about the history of particle physics, and has written a science column for The Times. He is slowly coming to terms with the idea that he may never be an astronaut.

Discover the fascinating and cutting-edge science behind the greatest question of all: is there life beyond Earth? For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe. In the last few years, scientists have made huge strides towards answering that question. In The Aliens are Coming!, comedian and bestselling science writer Ben Miller takes us on a fantastic voyage of discovery, from the beginnings of life on earth to the very latest search for alien intelligence. What soon becomes clear is that the hunt for extra-terrestrials is also an exploration of what we actually mean by life. What do you need to kickstart life? How did the teeming energy of the Big Bang end up as frogs, trees and quantity surveyors? How can evolution provide clues about alien life? What might it look like? (Probably not green and sexy, sadly.) As our probes and manned missions venture out into the solar system, and our telescopes image Earth-like planets with ever-increasing accuracy, our search for alien life has never been more exciting - or better funded. The Aliens are Coming! is a comprehensive, accessible and hugely entertaining guide to that search, and our quest to understand the very nature of life itself.

Discover the joy of gift giving and meet Santa himself in the perfect stocking filler from the million-copy selling actor, author and comedian, Ben Miller.All Tog wants to do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has been selected as an apprentice elf! Making toys is a lot more technical and a lot less fun than Tog had imagined, and even though his new friend Holly tries to help him, he's quickly relegated to cleaning out the reindeer stables. But someone has been stealing the presents from the workshop and a case of mistaken identity finds Tog accused of being the culprit! Can Tog use his special Christmas magic to discover the real thief and save all the presents before Christmas Eve is over?Create the perfect festive bookshelf for all the family with Chief Elf, Ben Miller:Meet Santa himself in The Night I Met Father Christmas, a brand-new picture book  for 3+ readers, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.Join the toy workshop as a Christmas Elf in all three pocket-sized stocking fillers for 7+ readers: Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, and Adventures of a Christmas Elf. See where it all began, in Ben Miller's first ever novel, The Night I Met Father Christmas, a classic festive read for 8+ readers.Praise for Ben Miller:'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

Come on a magical Christmas Eve journey in Santa's sleigh and meet the man himself, in an enchanting picture book from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. *OUT NOW!*It was quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve. The lights were out all over the land, and children everywhere were asleep in their beds, dreaming of the big day to come. Well, almost everywhere . . . Jackson is determined to stay awake until Father Christmas arrives, but on the stroke of midnight when a jolly red-dressed figure whooshes down the chimney, he is in for the most magical surprise! Join Jackson on the night he met Father Christmas and travelled the world in an adventure he will never forget. This enchanting adaptation of Ben Miller’s beloved and bestselling debut novel, is exquisitely illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Elisa Paganelli. Turn the page, share the adventure in a festive classic to treasure – the perfect gift for Christmas Eve.

Come on a magical Christmas Eve journey in Santa's sleigh and meet the man himself, in an enchanting picture book from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. *OUT NOW!*It was quarter to midnight on Christmas Eve. The lights were out all over the land, and children everywhere were asleep in their beds, dreaming of the big day to come. Well, almost everywhere . . . Jackson is determined to stay awake until Father Christmas arrives, but on the stroke of midnight when a jolly red-dressed figure whooshes down the chimney, he is in for the most magical surprise! Join Jackson on the night he met Father Christmas and travelled the world in an adventure he will never forget. This enchanting adaptation of Ben Miller’s beloved and bestselling debut novel, is exquisitely illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Elisa Paganelli. Turn the page, share the adventure in a festive classic to treasure – the perfect gift for Christmas Eve.

Discover the joy of gift giving and meet Santa himself in the perfect stocking filler from the million-copy selling actor, author and comedian, Ben Miller.It's business as usual in the run up to Christmas at Santa's Workshop - and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children all around the world. But Father Christmas isn't feeling well, and Holly is worried that things won't be finished on time. Inventing a robot to help out with festive duties seems like a fantastic idea, until Father Christmas is KIDNAPPED and a race against time to save him and the big day begins. Create the perfect festive bookshelf for all the family with Chief Elf, Ben Miller:Meet Santa himself in The Night I Met Father Christmas, a brand-new picture book  for 3+ readers, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.Join the toy workshop as a Christmas Elf in all three pocket-sized stocking fillers for 7+ readers: Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, and Adventures of a Christmas Elf. See where it all began, in Ben Miller's first ever novel, The Night I Met Father Christmas, a classic festive read for 8+ readers.!Praise for Ben Miller:'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

Discover the joy of gift giving and meet Santa himself in the perfect stocking filler from the million-copy selling actor, author and comedian, Ben Miller.'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong Father Christmas needs a holiday. He isn't feeling well and someone seems determined to ruin the festivities. It's up to Christmas Elves, Tog and Holly, to find a way to deliver the presents on time and bring the Christmas magic back for everyone.  A laugh-out-loud race against time from Ben Miller! Discover the magic of life as a Christmas Elf in all three laugh-out-loud stories that will take you round the world on Santa’s sleigh, including Diary of a Christmas Elf and Secrets of a Christmas Elf.Create the perfect festive bookshelf for all the family with Chief Elf, Ben Miller:Meet Santa himself in The Night I Met Father Christmas, a brand-new picture book  for 3+ readers, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.Join the toy workshop as a Christmas Elf in all three pocket-sized stocking fillers for 7+ readers: Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, and Adventures of a Christmas Elf. See where it all began, in Ben Miller's first ever novel, The Night I Met Father Christmas, a classic festive read for 8+ readers.

Discover your destiny in a legendary tale of friendly giants and magical mishaps, from actor and comedian Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale.  Marcus has just started Merlin's, a very unusual school...He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home. When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical.But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.Turn the page, share the adventure in this bestselling magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.Praise for Ben Miller:'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas

Discover your destiny in a legendary tale of friendly giants and magical mishaps, from actor and comedian Ben Miller, author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale.  'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans ‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones Marcus has just started Merlin's, a very unusual school...He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home. When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical.But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.Turn the page, share the adventure in this bestselling magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.*Have you ever wondered what your favourite fairytale characters are thinking? Once upon was only the start in the hilarious Diary of a Puss in Boots. OUT NOW!*

School kid by day, hero by night!Dive into a magical adventure inspired by Robin Hood, where you can be the hero, from million copy-selling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller.  'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris EvansCharlie has just started a NEW SCHOOL. Feeling a little shy, she prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a completely different world, she must embark on a QUEST to save the people of the forest from the EVIL Sheriff who looks a lot like her mean teacher. Learning to use a bow and arrow and stand up against the bullies is harder than it looks, but there might just be some friends to help her on the way . . .TURN THE PAGE, SHARE THE ADVENTURE in a heroic new story of TEAMWORK, FRIENDSHIP and BRAVERY for all the family, packed with amazing illustrations from Elisa Paganelli.

School kid by day, hero by night!Dive into a magical adventure inspired by Robin Hood, where you can be the hero, from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller.  *Pre-order now!​*'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris EvansCharlie has just started a NEW SCHOOL. Feeling a little shy, she prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a completely different world, she must embark on a QUEST to save the people of the forest from the EVIL Sheriff who looks a lot like her mean teacher. Learning to use a bow and arrow and stand up against the bullies is harder than it looks, but there might just be some friends to help her on the way . . .TURN THE PAGE, SHARE THE ADVENTURE in a heroic new story of TEAMWORK, FRIENDSHIP and BRAVERY for all the family, packed with amazing illustrations from Elisa Paganelli.

A Christmas Carol meets The Snowman, by way of 101 Dalmatians!Alfie and his dog best friend are separated after Bear is kidnapped by a dog-napping Scrooge, intent on ruining Christmas for children everywhere. Confidence, friendship and community lie at the heart of a story that shows you Christmas Magic is everywhere, if you only know where to look for it.A future Christmas classic, by million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.

Climb into the adventure of your dreams in the latest bestselling adventure from Ben Miller!Lana and Harrison are staying with their grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is under threat. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a fearsome beast terrifies all who live there.  When Harrison is kidnapped by the evil Queen, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers and restore the balance of the storybook world, before the night is out.  A breathtaking journey through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the bestselling The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller.  Praise for Ben Miller:'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas

The GIGANTIC magical new adventure from Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell Into a Fairyale.Marcus has just started at Merlin's, a very unusual school...He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home. When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical.But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.Turn the page, share the adventure!Praise for Ben Miller:'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas

Discover the bravery inside you in a magical Robin Hood reimagining from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.Lonely at school, Charlie prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a place of outlaws, queens and knights, she is welcomed as the hero who will save the forest from the dastardly sheriff. Learning to use a bow and arrow and stand up against the bullies is harder than it looks, but there might just be some friends to help her with her quest . . .Turn the page, share the adventure in a hilarious and magical story for all the family, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.

Three magical, classic and heartwarming adventure stories from number one bestselling author, actor and comedian Ben Miller.How I Became a Dog Called MidnightGeorge has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted fountain means he swaps places with Midnight, a huge and loveable hound! Becoming a dog is an amazing adventure, until George uncovers a plan that could threaten Midnight's home. Can the two friends save the day before the clock strikes twelve and leaves them stuck in each other's bodies forever?The Day I Fell Into a FairytaleLana loves stories. Especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. One Day, Lana discovers a portal to a fairytale world! But these fairytales are dark and dangerous, and the characters need Lana’s help to defeat an evil witch. Can Lana and Harrison journey to the world and save the day . . . before it’s too late?The Boy Who Made the World DisappearHarrison tries his best to be good but he has one BIG flaw . . . He can't control his temper! So when he’s given a black hole, Harrison jumps at the chance to get rid of everything that makes him cross. But soon it’s not just things he hates that are disappearing into the black hole but things he loves, too, Harrison starts to realize that sometimes you should be careful what you wish for...Turn the page, share the adventure!Praise for Ben Miller:'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear

Discover the magic of life as a Christmas Elf and join Tog, Hollie and Father Christmas, in all three laugh-out-loud stories that will take you round the world on Santa’s sleigh