When was the last time you felt guilty?Chances are, you don't even want to think about it most of us would rather not. Guilt is messy, uncomfortable and one of the most powerful emotions we experience as humans. As soon as we feel it, we want it gone.But, despite the discomfort, guilt contains an important purpose. It provides us with an opportunity to grow, make amends and strengthen our relationships. It holds us accountable and can influence huge social change. When we can acknowledge guilt in its truest form, we become emotionally healthier and happier.Guilt by Chris Moore is a deep dive into one of our most excruciating and underutilised emotions. Through extensive research in psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, comparative religion and legal studies, as well as his own experiences with it, Moore takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through guilt and shows us that, by embracing it, we may improve our lives, our relationships and our mental health.So no matter who you are or what you have done, you can take comfort in the fact that our ability to feel guilt is a gift, not a burden.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the New York Times bestselling Kennedy historian and author of Jackie: Public, Private, Secret comes the other side of the story--her husband's: JFK: Public, Private, Secret.In this definitive portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy--one of America's most consequential and enigmatic presidents--J. Randy Taraborrelli delivers a deeply researched and authoritative biography. More than the story of a presidency, this is an intimate study of a man whose public triumphs were shaped--and at times overshadowed--by the complex realities of his private life, from his legendary family to his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy.Drawing from hundreds of interviews conducted over twenty-five years--as well as candid, first-hand oral histories from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Presidential Library, rare internal reports from the Secret Service, detailed files from the National Archives, and intelligence documents from both the CIA and FBI. This is JFK as never before captured by history: brilliant yet fallible, revered yet human--a figure whose legacy continues to shape America and the world.The JFK presented in Taraborrelli's definitive biography is a complex and endlessly fascinating historical figure--despite, and perhaps even because of, his many flaws.

"Reminds me of why I love football - at its heart, it's a reflection of the communities that are built around it. A special book." - Jamie CarragherYou know when you’re in a Football City.The murals, the billboards, the graffiti, the colours on the bars and pubs. No two football cities are the same. That cross on the club badge, commemorating a 1st century fisherman martyr (Ajax). The ‘cemetery’ of graves dedicated to the club’s league rivals (Napoli). The guttural roar of fans chanting “Aupa Athletic, aupa Euskal Herria!” – a fierce declaration of Basque pride and identity, echoing through San Mamés like a battle cry (Bilbao).In a world of increasing corporate and homogenous sport, football cities preserve culture and exhibit the particular and the unique with glorious passion. Fandom in a football city is for everyone: for boys and girls, for elderly men and the infirm; for the fashionable, the outcasts and the hopeless: it gives their days meaning and clarity – it can unite divided cities and divide the otherwise united.This is Our Game is a celebration of these unique fan cultures. Part travel, part social history, giving voice to distinctive local experiences, revealing the atmospheres, attitudes, fables, fashions, tensions and triumphs of twenty-two unique places and communities across all continents. It was the Russian composer (and FC Zenit fan) Dmitri Shostakovich who said: “Football is the ballet of the masses.” This book takes us inside the dance.

In these nine life-fulfilling lessons, learn how your cat can bring you peace, comfort and a unique happiness.A home without a cat is just a house, as they say. There is something special about our feline friends the comfort they bring, their intuition, their famously comedic side that contributes to a household's average happiness index.In fact, just looking at your cat can ease anxiety and bring a sense of understanding and calm but why is that? What are these curious qualities that cats possess? And what lessons can we learn from them?The Healing Power of Cats takes a deep dive into all nine lives, to uncover the mysterious happiness that owning a cat can bring. By combining unique scientific research from cat experts and personal stories from cat-owners, Ulrica Norberg and Carina Nunstedt teach us how to use all of the most admirable cat qualities in our daily lives to reduce stress and anxiety, set boundaries and see the world as one big ball of yarn.Our cats bring out the best in us, so in order to live life to the fullest, let's tap into the rhythm of the cat with guaranteed good vibrations.

A fascinating history of our most common illness, written by a leading immunologist.The tickle in the back of your throat; the cough that won’t let you sleep; the stuffy nose and the constant need to sneeze – these symptoms are sadly all too familiar. Having a cold is so common in our day-to-day experience that we tend to see it as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that we should do something about.But despite its persistence in our lives, the common cold is still somewhat of a mystery. The cold virus is mostly harmless, arguably man-made and has become a multi-billion-pound burden on our civilisation. For the last 100 years, scientists have been trying to explain what exactly colds are and where they come from – with mixed results.Sneeze is the conclusion to a century’s worth of research on colds, starting from the foundational discovery that colds are caused by viruses, up to developments made during the pandemic. This vital book explores the history and science of the common cold, and explains how we as a society become better at avoiding them and fighting them, and, perhaps most ambitiously, the practical steps we can take to stop spreading them.Inside, you will discover:The crucial differences between a cold and the fluHow colds really spread (it’s not what you think)Why some people stay healthy while others always get sickPractical, science-backed ideas to help you through your next coldWith comprehensive science and richly detailed storytelling, Sneeze will ensure that you will never see that everyday sniffle in quite the same way again.

'Remarkable and unique' Daily Express'I never dreamed we'd go to war with Argentina.' Rear-Admiral John WoodwardOn 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Britain was quick to mobilise a task force to recover its territory, but the ensuing conflict, lasting over two months, would cost the British military 255 lives, seven ships and many aircraft.From the initial Argentine landing on South Georgia, to dynamic combat on land, sea and air, Britain faced extreme adversity. However, despite the harsh realities of battle, the British task force maintained morale through humour, camaraderie and the close bonds they formed in the crucible of war.Lost Voices of the Falklands War is the definitive oral history of the conflict, compiled by historian Max Arthur. Through a series of interviews, Arthur delivers a raw, unfiltered account of the violence and the emotional toll it took on the soldiers, sailors and airmen that fought.This is the true story of the heroes of the Falklands war, in their own words.'Nowhere will you read a record of more concentrated courage, and of the will to win' Manchester Evening News

The story of the greatest Special Forces unit the world has ever seen, told by the men who fought together.In 1941, maverick officer David Stirling adventurer, gambler, rake created the Special Air Service. The soldiers came from all walks of life: miners, desert explorers, Guardsmen, bored clerks in the pay corps. All felt frustrated by the conventional army and were determined to make their mark on the war. Together they created a tradition that would survive the capture of their leader, the death of so many of their comrades and even the disbanding of the SAS after the end of the war.With the co-operation of the regimental association, Gavin Mortimer interviewed nearly sixty veterans, including many of the desert 'Originals', many of whom had never before revealed their role. They spoke openly, with honesty and humour, about life in the SAS; the gruelling training that broke all but the toughest; the thrill of raiding desert airfields; the danger of parachuting into occupied France; and the fear of being caught by the Germans, knowing that Hitler had ordered the 'liquidation' of captured SAS soldiers.This is the SAS at war, in their own words.

'Insightful, rigorously researched and splendidly written' Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air During World War II, Allied bombing obliterated every major German and Japanese city. Before the dropping of the atomic bombs, conventional bombing had killed approximately 400,000 Germans and 330,00 Japanese, the vast majority civilians.Two-thirds of Germans who died under the bombs did so in 1944 and 1945, and in the last year of the war cities with little military were obliterated. In Japan, American bombers destroyed all but three major Japanese cities, and the people in them, after March 1945. These raids occurred, in other words, when Allied victory was assured and when precision bombing techniques were far more advanced than they were earlier in the war.Fire and Fury asks why.Based on extensive archival sources, interviews with bombing survivors, airmen, and published first-hand accounts, the book looks at the bombing campaign from an avowedly human perspective Allied, German and Japanese. It recreates the experience of living through the death of a city. It presents the complex personalities of the senior airmen, and explores why bombing campaigns that seem so excessive seventy-five years later seemed reasonable, to many, at the time. It explains why those campaigns became so murderous so late in the war. And it asks, with the full benefits of time's fullness, whether it was all worth it.Perfect for fans of Max Hastings, James Holland and Antony Beevor.'Outstanding' Margaret MacMillan, author of Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World'Clear, well-argued and grippingly told' Keith Lowe, author of Inferno: The Fiery Destruction of Hamburg, 1943

As Featured on the Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast'I can't recommend this book highly enough' Dan Savage, author of Savage Love Butt Seriously is the first-of-its-kind guide to all things anal. Covering toys, training exercises, sex positions and offering helpful advice for when things go wrong, this book is designed to answer all of those questions you may have felt too embarrassed to ask before.Having had a lifetime of personal and professional experience, Dr Evan Goldstein has put together all the medically accurate, scientifically-backed information you need to get your peach healthy and maximise your pleasure, whilst busting the myths around anal sex that are holding you back.Refreshingly inclusive and sex-positive, Butt Seriously is the bum bible for anyone looking to uplevel their sex life and open the (back)door to new possibilities!'By far the most thorough manual on anal sex' Zachary Zane, author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto'This is the book I'll now be recommending to anyone ready to make anal pleasure a part of their life' Emily Morse, author of Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure'No but(t)s about it, Evan Goldstein has written a definitive, personable and sorely needed guide to all-things anal!' Ian Kerner, PhD LMFT, NY Times best-selling author of She Comes First

“It has dad present written all over it…” — The SpectatorRaise a glass to the Great British tradition of booze, and the twelve drinks that made it what it is today. Cheers!The history of Britain, perhaps more so than any other country, is defined by its drinking culture. Built on a foundation of pubs, clubs and watering holes, the UK has remained in the global top five for alcoholic intake per capita since 1700. It doesn't matter how it comes nip, schooner, pint or yard we will always gladly have another.But of such a vast and varied drinks menu, which are Britain's favourites? Which have stood the test of time? And what do they say about our wider culture?Steven Parissien's Another Round? uncorks contemporary Britain's relationship with booze in twelve very different drinks. From the 1950's classic Babysham, to the house party favourite WKD, these flagship brands reflected and redefined British culture and politics.For better or worse, the story of postwar Britain can be found at the bottom of every glass.

What are the questions you'd regret not asking when they're gone?In Your Family Story, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connections with them in the process.By asking questions that make the familiar strange, anthropologists are able to see entirely different perspectives and understand new cultures. Drawing on her lifelong work in this field, Keating has developed a set of questions that treat your parents and grandparents not just as the people who raised you, but as individuals of a certain society and time, and as the children, teenagers, and young adults they once were.Your Family Story helps you to learn about the history of your closest family members and to help you understand their perspective on the world.'If you've ever thought of asking a parent or elderly relative about their past, read [Your Family Story] first. After asking the questions Keating suggests, you'll better understand not only your relatives and your heritage, but also your world and yourself' Deborah Tannen, New York Times bestselling author of You Just Don't Understand'If you've ever heard anyone say, 'I wish I'd asked my mom about that,' then this is the book for you' Sarah Bird, author of Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen'Down-to-earth and easy to use, it's a wonderful guide' Michael Erard, author of Babel No More'It has been a long time since I read a book that felt as urgent, timely, necessary, and utterly relatable throughout' Alexandra Georgakopoulou-Nunes, professor of discourse analysis and sociolinguistics at Kings College London

'A history of the gruesome and the grim. Fascinating.' - Sue Black, author of All That RemainsOur ancestors didn't just take the piss. They used it too. The human body leaks. It oozes. It sweats and spits. It bursts, it bleeds and it squirts. Over the history of humanity, our bodies have evolved into sophisticated vessels for survival, leaving a long trail of fluids in our wake.Whether we're coughing it up or swallowing it down, our bodily fluids are essential to our life and health. Yet, in the past couple of centuries, we have developed a difficult relationship with these fluids: today we find pus, poo and vomit unhygienic and even repellent. But this has not always been the case.In Blood, Sweat and Tears, Ruben Verwaal embarks on a deep dive into the story of our bodily fluids, the changing perceptions around them and the practical uses that have trickled down through the generations. Whether it's bile or breastmilk, semen or snot, Verwaal examines how each one of our bodily fluids is dripping with symbolism, mythology and its own rich cultural history.So the next time you have a runny nose, waxy ears, or sweat through your clothes, remember it wasn't always as gross as you think.

A series of violent and calculated murders, perpetrated across a six-day period in the heart of wartime London.A city plunged into utter darkness for fourteen hours at a time. An erratic and desperately charming RAF man with an overactive imagination and a penchant for lying. A tense and furious geopolitical background as the world reels from the effects of warfare. This is the world in which Gordon Cummins was hunted down, tried and convicted of the crimes of the Blackout Ripper, a serial killer who murdered four women in February 1942. But was he guilty?Murders in the Dark is a thrilling, forensic re-examination of one of the most notorious and brutal criminal cases London has ever been witness to. Gordon Cummins wouldn't be convicted today - prompting questions about the nature of justice, the changing elements of forensic investigations, and how preconceived notions of class and wealth can lead to often-fatal miscarriages of the law.

When 18-year-old British sailor Simon Parkes disappeared on a winter's night in 1986 Gibraltar, he was presumed AWOL. He has never been found.Almost forty years later, journalist Ros Astengo stumbles across the case while reporting on the daily news for the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. As new evidence emerges linking Parkes' death with convicted serial killer Alan Grimson, who was on the Rock on the night of his disappearance, Astengo is quickly drawn further and further into the abandoned cold case, driven to keep his story alive and to find answers for his now-elderly parents.The Disappearance of Simon Parkes is a twisting, heart-breaking and gripping narrative, following one woman's determination to find the truth, bring peace to a grieving family, and profile a brutal serial killer. Teetering on the edge of revelation, this story exposes the extent of Grimson's depravity ahead of his possible release from prison, lays bare the ineptitudes and indifferences of the Royal Navy Police, and ultimately seeks to answer the burning question:What happened to Simon Parkes?

When 18-year-old British sailor Simon Parkes disappeared on a winter's night in 1986 Gibraltar, he was presumed AWOL. He has never been found.Almost forty years later, journalist Ros Astengo stumbles across the case while reporting on the daily news for the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. As new evidence emerges linking Parkes' death with convicted serial killer Alan Grimson, who was on the Rock on the night of his disappearance, Astengo is quickly drawn further and further into the abandoned cold case, driven to keep his story alive and to find answers for his now-elderly parents.The Rock is a twisting, heart-breaking and gripping narrative, following one woman's determination to find the truth, bring peace to a grieving family, and profile a brutal serial killer. Teetering on the edge of revelation, this story exposes the extent of Grimson's depravity ahead of his possible release from prison, lays bare the ineptitudes and indifferences of the Royal Navy Police, and ultimately seeks to answer the burning question:What happened to Simon Parkes?

Davie Martindale was never supposed to succeed.Born into poverty and raised in the schemes of West Lothian, Martindale went from a prison cell to managing Scottish Premiership side Livingston FC, along the way undertaking a journey that few could have imagined.Raw, unflinching, and impossible to ignore, Prison, Poverty, Premiership is the remarkable story of Davie’s life. It’s the story of how a broken leg and bad choices derailed a promising youth career, how crime and addiction nearly ended everything, and how football became an undeniable route back. This is the story of his rise from cleaning the terraces as a volunteer, to leading Livingston’s climb through the leagues, as both man and team defied every expectation to earn their place at Scottish football’s top table.More than a football memoir, this is a powerful account of Scotland’s class divides, the realities of poverty, and the resilience needed to overcome the odds. Martindale’s journey is Livingston’s journey - and together, they show how believing in second chances can lead you to the truly extraordinary.

"Empathetic and quietly profound." The New York TimesFrom celebrated investigative journalist Jordan Ritter Conn (The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN) comes a fascinating and challenging portrait of modern manhood – as seen through the lens of four American men with vastly different backgrounds and experiences.Between the weight of expectation and the restrictive force of the patriarchy pressing down on them, it is no wonder that so many men today feel stuck. But these debates on modern manhood often fail to consider the actual lives of men themselves: how do they live their lives day to day? Who do they love? What are their dreams?Written from the perspectives of four very different men, Ryan, Gideon, Joseph and Nate, American Men explores the male psyche as each of them experiences trauma and recovery, violence, sex, power and powerlessness, as well as the difficulties of forming relationships in the context of contemporary life.In part a condemnation of its faults, as well as a celebration of its virtues, American Men presents a truthful, balanced portrait of manhood and masculinity, as it exists today.'Wise, insightful, and harrowing, American Men will leave readers both shattered and inspired’ - Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us, and (with Jodi Picoult) Mad Honey

‘A masterclass in empathetic storytelling. With profound sensitivity and unwavering curiosity, he brings us into the lives of men grappling with the silent pressures of masculinity.' - Gilbert King, Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the GroveFrom celebrated investigative journalist Jordan Ritter Conn (The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN) comes a fascinating and challenging portrait of modern manhood – as seen through the lens of four American men with vastly different backgrounds and experiences.Between the weight of expectation and the restrictive force of the patriarchy pressing down on them, it is no wonder that so many men today feel stuck. But these debates on modern manhood often fail to consider the actual lives of men themselves: how do they live their lives day to day? Who do they love? What are their dreams?Written from the perspectives of four very different men, Ryan, Gideon, Joseph and Nate, American Men explores the male psyche as each of them experiences trauma and recovery, violence, sex, power and powerlessness, as well as the difficulties of forming relationships in the context of contemporary life.In part a condemnation of its faults, as well as a celebration of its virtues, American Men presents a truthful, balanced portrait of manhood and masculinity, as it exists today.'Wise, insightful, and harrowing, American Men will leave readers both shattered and inspired’ - Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us, and (with Jodi Picoult) Mad Honey

Ever caught yourself people-watching and thinking, what on earth are we doing?Humans: we’re curious creatures - brilliant, social and just a little bit weird. In A Spotter’s Guide to Humans, behaviour expert Mark Earls unpacks the odd habits, copycat moments and social quirks that make our species both ridiculous and remarkable. Through witty, insightful snapshots, he reveals the hidden patterns that shape how we think, share, follow and belong.Why do we copy each other’s tastes, queue in perfect lines, or suddenly crave what everyone else is having? What does your coffee order really say about you, and why do music fans always prefer a band’s early sound? Are things really changing faster than before, and is the digital world just electric or real?From office tribes and group chats to online fads and ancient rituals, this is a charming exploration of what it really means to be a part of the Herd. So! Grab your binoculars and settle in for a funny, smart and surprisingly wise ride: this is your field guide to spotting what makes us all gloriously, wonderfully human.

Returning home from a work trip, too jet-lagged to fall asleep, Chris Jones opened his wife’s laptop to get some writing done. Instead, he found a series of messages that would burn his world to the ground.In the span of twenty minutes, he lost his wife and his best friend. Overwhelmed by sorrow and often terrifying rage, Jones contemplated suicide. He soon ended up in an emergency room, begging a doctor for help. That was the start of his journey to understand himself, to come to terms with his mistakes, to let go of anger, and to give himself over to something outside of himself: an underdog English football team from an underdog northern town called Burnley.How does one rebuild a life? Can something as simple as football give someone a reason to live, offering solace and ultimately meaning? In this searing, beautiful memoir, Jones learns who we are when we care deeply. His journey through heartbreak and healing becomes a moving portrait of modern masculinity - flawed, feeling, and profoundly human.

Returning home from a work trip, too jet-lagged to fall asleep, Chris Jones opened his wife’s laptop to get some writing done. Instead, he found a series of messages that would burn his world to the ground.In the span of twenty minutes, he lost his wife and his best friend. Overwhelmed by sorrow and often terrifying rage, Jones contemplated suicide. He soon ended up in an emergency room, begging a doctor for help. That was the start of his journey to understand himself, to come to terms with his mistakes, to let go of anger, and to give himself over to something outside of himself: an underdog English football team from an underdog northern town called Burnley.How does one rebuild a life? Can something as simple as football give someone a reason to live, offering solace and ultimately meaning? In this searing, beautiful memoir, Jones learns who we are when we care deeply. His journey through heartbreak and healing becomes a moving portrait of modern masculinity - flawed, feeling, and profoundly human.

Formula 1 is a world of giants – global manufacturers, billion-dollar budgets and corporate empires. And then there is Haas.Founded by an American industrialist with a conviction that the old model was broken, Haas entered the most unforgiving championship in motorsport with fewer resources, fewer allies and far less margin for error than its rivals. What followed was a decade defined by audacity, upheaval and survival.Thrive to Survive is the unfiltered story of F1’s smallest team. It is a tale of near-fatal crashes that shook the paddock, of million-dollar sponsorship scandals that threatened to destroy the operation, and of the volatile, headline-making tenure of team principal Guenther Steiner – told here in full for the first time. This is not sanitized; it is the story as it happened.With exclusive chapters from drivers including Oli Bearman, Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen, and current boss Ayao Komatsu, the book brings readers inside the cockpit. Drawing on unprecedented access to internal records, strategy documents, technical data and private correspondence, Thrive to Survive reveals how a modern F1 team actually functions.This is a story of risk. Of reinvention. Of stubborn belief. And of a team that refuses to disappear.

The history of modern America… With a twist.In December 1933, the "Noble Experiment" of Prohibition ended, having run America's alcohol industry into the ground. Nevertheless, the drinks were flowing on December 5th: “Repeal Day” celebrations took place and criminal bootleggers pivoted their profits into new, legitimate businesses. And the party was only just getting started...The history of America over the past century is deeply intertwined with its alcoholic proclivities. From the beer-fueled euphoria that greeted the end of Prohibition, to the celebrity-endorsed spirits of the 2020s, Americans have moved through each decade with a drink in their hands.Steven Parissien’s Drinking America examines how contemporary American spirit is defined and revealed by each of the most iconic beverages. Together, these twelve drinks tell a tale of the social aspiration, political upheaval and product innovation that characterized the 20th century. The story of the all-American beverage is the story of America itself—served straight up.

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up…On 23 March, 1844, General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, entered the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace and bowed to Queen Victoria. On both sides of the Atlantic, this event marked a tipping point in the nineteenth century: the age of the ‘Freak’ was born.Bewitching all levels of society, the ‘Freak Show’ was a world of astonishing spectacle and entertainment. But the real stories and human dramas of the performing men, women and children have been marginalised in the histories of the very people who exploited them.In The Wonders, Dr John Woolf brings to life the history of the Freak show, and how it gave way to some of the great transformations of the age: the birth of showbusiness, celebrity, and 'alternative facts'. The book explores the virtues of the ‘Freak’ circuit, as well as the ongoing effects of power, fame, exploitation, and our fascination with otherness.Sometimes tragic, sometimes triumphant, and always extraordinary, The Wonders is the true story of the performers whose talents and disabilities helped define an era.

Schemer, seductress, and sometime spy - this is a tale of espionage quite unlike any other.Baroness Moura Budberg was notorious throughout 1950s London for her reputation as a gossip and a lover to several well-known writers and artists. She was deeply charismatic, commanding centre stage wherever she went, and beloved for the air of mystery and glamour that she cultivated around herself.But despite her charms, even her closest friends knew very little of the truth. Prone to all sorts of tall-tales and decadent lies, Moura reinvented herself tirelessly, obfuscating her past and mythologising her present. But who was the real woman, behind all of her many faces?Using material not previously available, Deborah McDonald and Jeremy Dronfield have managed to uncover the truth about the Baroness. At once a bohemian socialite, a courageous adventuress, a double agent for British and Soviet intelligence, and a woman that made great personal sacrifices in the name of love, Moura Budberg continues to seduce and compel all who know her today.

A 2026 TIME100 creator and bestselling author of Free Ride (out now)One woman. A life-changing adventure.It’s now or never for Noraly Schoenmaker. If she wants to break ground as a filmmaker and full-time adventurer, her YouTube channel needs to take off with an even bolder expedition: a solo motorcycle journey across the Americas. 65,000 kilometres. Sixteen countries. Completely alone. Beyond Fear follows Noraly’s ride from Argentina to Alaska, as she battles the fierce crosswinds of Patagonia, nearly loses her life on the edge of a cliff in Bolivia, survives an earthquake in Ecuador, and comes face-to-face with armed drug cartels in Mexico. When she crosses the border, her journey takes her back to her career as a geologist, a chapter of her life she thought she had closed, as she ventures down into underground mines before following the gold rush up through America and Canada, all the way to the tip of Alaska.The danger becomes an addiction, even a lifeline, for Noraly, and along the way she learns to appreciate how her fears have shaped her. But as her online fame grows, a new fear emerges: out on the road alone, she is stalked and pursued by strangers whose presence threatens to turn her life upside down. Beyond Fear is an unforgettable testament to human resilience, the thrill of the unknown, and the relentless power of moving forward.

When Artificial Intelligence becomes your confidant, therapist, friend and lover, what happens to you?From teens addicted to AI companions to adults seeking romance and sexual exploration with digital partners, the tech revolution is moving into our bedrooms. As AI evolves from a mere productivity tool into a teacher, mentor, friend, and lover, a critical question emerges: how will this affect our humanity?In her transformative new book, Technosexual, renowned sexologist Kaamna Bhojwani has an answer.Although the ways in which we seek connection are being rewired, artificial companions do not create this disconnection – they reveal it. Bhojwani argues that AI, VR, and robotics act as a digital mirror to the sexual shame, emotional wounds and chronic loneliness that we have left unresolved, amplifying them rather than healing them.In Technosexual, Bhojwani blends her expertise and lived experience to reveal the startling truth about our changing relationship with technology, and ultimately offers a framework for readers to strengthen their internal resources and forge genuine connections in the age of AI.In an increasingly artificial world, it is critical that we protect and reaffirm our humanity, so that we can embrace the future as it comes.

Envied by Lord Byron, admired by Jane Austen, read avidly by the British royalty: this is the story of ‘The Great Maria’.Maria Edgeworth, known to her contemporaries as 'the Great Maria', was one of the most important authors of the Regency era. Her work was the envy of Lord Byron, Humphry Davy and Walter Scott, and at the height of her powers she was outselling Jane Austen.But she was far more than a novelist and a society fixture: she was also a covert economist, collaborating with David Ricardo and Thomas Malthus right at the dawn of modern economic thought. As the earliest theorists were establishing their philosophies on production and investment, Edgeworth was publishing dozens of stories with lessons on finance, society and trade tucked into their plots.In The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth, journalist Jeanna Smialek tells Maria's story alongside those of the men — and women — who invented the field that would reshape our world. Through her fiction, Edgeworth delivered these new ideas to a broader public, stretching the boundaries of what a woman of her time could achieve and captivating an empire in the process.Lively and original, The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth brings this astonishing woman and her world vividly to life.

Envied by Lord Byron, admired by Jane Austen, read avidly by the British royalty: this is the story of ‘The Great Maria’.Maria Edgeworth, known to her contemporaries as 'the Great Maria', was one of the most important authors of the Regency era. Her work was the envy of Lord Byron, Humphry Davy and Walter Scott, and at the height of her powers she was outselling Jane Austen.But she was far more than a novelist and a society fixture: she was also a covert economist, collaborating with David Ricardo and Thomas Malthus right at the dawn of modern economic thought. As the earliest theorists were establishing their philosophies on production and investment, Edgeworth was publishing dozens of stories with lessons on finance, society and trade tucked into their plots.In The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth, journalist Jeanna Smialek tells Maria's story alongside those of the men — and women — who invented the field that would reshape our world. Through her fiction, Edgeworth delivered these new ideas to a broader public, stretching the boundaries of what a woman of her time could achieve and captivating an empire in the process.Lively and original, The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth brings this astonishing woman and her world vividly to life.

When was the last time you felt guilty?Chances are, you don't even want to think about it most of us would rather not. Guilt is messy, uncomfortable and one of the most powerful emotions we experience as humans. As soon as we feel it, we want it gone.But, despite the discomfort, guilt contains an important purpose. It provides us with an opportunity to grow, make amends and strengthen our relationships. It holds us accountable and can influence huge social change. When we can acknowledge guilt in its truest form, we become emotionally healthier and happier.Guilt by Chris Moore is a deep dive into one of our most excruciating and underutilised emotions. Through extensive research in psychology, psychotherapy, philosophy, comparative religion and legal studies, as well as his own experiences with it, Moore takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through guilt and shows us that, by embracing it, we may improve our lives, our relationships and our mental health.So no matter who you are or what you have done, you can take comfort in the fact that our ability to feel guilt is a gift, not a burden.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the New York Times bestselling Kennedy historian and author of Jackie: Public, Private, Secret comes the other side of the story--her husband's: JFK: Public, Private, Secret.In this definitive portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy--one of America's most consequential and enigmatic presidents--J. Randy Taraborrelli delivers a deeply researched and authoritative biography. More than the story of a presidency, this is an intimate study of a man whose public triumphs were shaped--and at times overshadowed--by the complex realities of his private life, from his legendary family to his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy.Drawing from hundreds of interviews conducted over twenty-five years--as well as candid, first-hand oral histories from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Presidential Library, rare internal reports from the Secret Service, detailed files from the National Archives, and intelligence documents from both the CIA and FBI. This is JFK as never before captured by history: brilliant yet fallible, revered yet human--a figure whose legacy continues to shape America and the world.The JFK presented in Taraborrelli's definitive biography is a complex and endlessly fascinating historical figure--despite, and perhaps even because of, his many flaws.

"Reminds me of why I love football - at its heart, it's a reflection of the communities that are built around it. A special book." - Jamie CarragherYou know when you’re in a Football City.The murals, the billboards, the graffiti, the colours on the bars and pubs. No two football cities are the same. That cross on the club badge, commemorating a 1st century fisherman martyr (Ajax). The ‘cemetery’ of graves dedicated to the club’s league rivals (Napoli). The guttural roar of fans chanting “Aupa Athletic, aupa Euskal Herria!” – a fierce declaration of Basque pride and identity, echoing through San Mamés like a battle cry (Bilbao).In a world of increasing corporate and homogenous sport, football cities preserve culture and exhibit the particular and the unique with glorious passion. Fandom in a football city is for everyone: for boys and girls, for elderly men and the infirm; for the fashionable, the outcasts and the hopeless: it gives their days meaning and clarity – it can unite divided cities and divide the otherwise united.This is Our Game is a celebration of these unique fan cultures. Part travel, part social history, giving voice to distinctive local experiences, revealing the atmospheres, attitudes, fables, fashions, tensions and triumphs of twenty-two unique places and communities across all continents. It was the Russian composer (and FC Zenit fan) Dmitri Shostakovich who said: “Football is the ballet of the masses.” This book takes us inside the dance.

In these nine life-fulfilling lessons, learn how your cat can bring you peace, comfort and a unique happiness.A home without a cat is just a house, as they say. There is something special about our feline friends the comfort they bring, their intuition, their famously comedic side that contributes to a household's average happiness index.In fact, just looking at your cat can ease anxiety and bring a sense of understanding and calm but why is that? What are these curious qualities that cats possess? And what lessons can we learn from them?The Healing Power of Cats takes a deep dive into all nine lives, to uncover the mysterious happiness that owning a cat can bring. By combining unique scientific research from cat experts and personal stories from cat-owners, Ulrica Norberg and Carina Nunstedt teach us how to use all of the most admirable cat qualities in our daily lives to reduce stress and anxiety, set boundaries and see the world as one big ball of yarn.Our cats bring out the best in us, so in order to live life to the fullest, let's tap into the rhythm of the cat with guaranteed good vibrations.

A fascinating history of our most common illness, written by a leading immunologist.The tickle in the back of your throat; the cough that won’t let you sleep; the stuffy nose and the constant need to sneeze – these symptoms are sadly all too familiar. Having a cold is so common in our day-to-day experience that we tend to see it as an inevitable inconvenience, rather than an illness that we should do something about.But despite its persistence in our lives, the common cold is still somewhat of a mystery. The cold virus is mostly harmless, arguably man-made and has become a multi-billion-pound burden on our civilisation. For the last 100 years, scientists have been trying to explain what exactly colds are and where they come from – with mixed results.Sneeze is the conclusion to a century’s worth of research on colds, starting from the foundational discovery that colds are caused by viruses, up to developments made during the pandemic. This vital book explores the history and science of the common cold, and explains how we as a society become better at avoiding them and fighting them, and, perhaps most ambitiously, the practical steps we can take to stop spreading them.Inside, you will discover:The crucial differences between a cold and the fluHow colds really spread (it’s not what you think)Why some people stay healthy while others always get sickPractical, science-backed ideas to help you through your next coldWith comprehensive science and richly detailed storytelling, Sneeze will ensure that you will never see that everyday sniffle in quite the same way again.

'Remarkable and unique' Daily Express'I never dreamed we'd go to war with Argentina.' Rear-Admiral John WoodwardOn 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Britain was quick to mobilise a task force to recover its territory, but the ensuing conflict, lasting over two months, would cost the British military 255 lives, seven ships and many aircraft.From the initial Argentine landing on South Georgia, to dynamic combat on land, sea and air, Britain faced extreme adversity. However, despite the harsh realities of battle, the British task force maintained morale through humour, camaraderie and the close bonds they formed in the crucible of war.Lost Voices of the Falklands War is the definitive oral history of the conflict, compiled by historian Max Arthur. Through a series of interviews, Arthur delivers a raw, unfiltered account of the violence and the emotional toll it took on the soldiers, sailors and airmen that fought.This is the true story of the heroes of the Falklands war, in their own words.'Nowhere will you read a record of more concentrated courage, and of the will to win' Manchester Evening News

The story of the greatest Special Forces unit the world has ever seen, told by the men who fought together.In 1941, maverick officer David Stirling adventurer, gambler, rake created the Special Air Service. The soldiers came from all walks of life: miners, desert explorers, Guardsmen, bored clerks in the pay corps. All felt frustrated by the conventional army and were determined to make their mark on the war. Together they created a tradition that would survive the capture of their leader, the death of so many of their comrades and even the disbanding of the SAS after the end of the war.With the co-operation of the regimental association, Gavin Mortimer interviewed nearly sixty veterans, including many of the desert 'Originals', many of whom had never before revealed their role. They spoke openly, with honesty and humour, about life in the SAS; the gruelling training that broke all but the toughest; the thrill of raiding desert airfields; the danger of parachuting into occupied France; and the fear of being caught by the Germans, knowing that Hitler had ordered the 'liquidation' of captured SAS soldiers.This is the SAS at war, in their own words.

'Insightful, rigorously researched and splendidly written' Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air During World War II, Allied bombing obliterated every major German and Japanese city. Before the dropping of the atomic bombs, conventional bombing had killed approximately 400,000 Germans and 330,00 Japanese, the vast majority civilians.Two-thirds of Germans who died under the bombs did so in 1944 and 1945, and in the last year of the war cities with little military were obliterated. In Japan, American bombers destroyed all but three major Japanese cities, and the people in them, after March 1945. These raids occurred, in other words, when Allied victory was assured and when precision bombing techniques were far more advanced than they were earlier in the war.Fire and Fury asks why.Based on extensive archival sources, interviews with bombing survivors, airmen, and published first-hand accounts, the book looks at the bombing campaign from an avowedly human perspective Allied, German and Japanese. It recreates the experience of living through the death of a city. It presents the complex personalities of the senior airmen, and explores why bombing campaigns that seem so excessive seventy-five years later seemed reasonable, to many, at the time. It explains why those campaigns became so murderous so late in the war. And it asks, with the full benefits of time's fullness, whether it was all worth it.Perfect for fans of Max Hastings, James Holland and Antony Beevor.'Outstanding' Margaret MacMillan, author of Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World'Clear, well-argued and grippingly told' Keith Lowe, author of Inferno: The Fiery Destruction of Hamburg, 1943

As Featured on the Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast'I can't recommend this book highly enough' Dan Savage, author of Savage Love Butt Seriously is the first-of-its-kind guide to all things anal. Covering toys, training exercises, sex positions and offering helpful advice for when things go wrong, this book is designed to answer all of those questions you may have felt too embarrassed to ask before.Having had a lifetime of personal and professional experience, Dr Evan Goldstein has put together all the medically accurate, scientifically-backed information you need to get your peach healthy and maximise your pleasure, whilst busting the myths around anal sex that are holding you back.Refreshingly inclusive and sex-positive, Butt Seriously is the bum bible for anyone looking to uplevel their sex life and open the (back)door to new possibilities!'By far the most thorough manual on anal sex' Zachary Zane, author of Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto'This is the book I'll now be recommending to anyone ready to make anal pleasure a part of their life' Emily Morse, author of Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure'No but(t)s about it, Evan Goldstein has written a definitive, personable and sorely needed guide to all-things anal!' Ian Kerner, PhD LMFT, NY Times best-selling author of She Comes First

“It has dad present written all over it…” — The SpectatorRaise a glass to the Great British tradition of booze, and the twelve drinks that made it what it is today. Cheers!The history of Britain, perhaps more so than any other country, is defined by its drinking culture. Built on a foundation of pubs, clubs and watering holes, the UK has remained in the global top five for alcoholic intake per capita since 1700. It doesn't matter how it comes nip, schooner, pint or yard we will always gladly have another.But of such a vast and varied drinks menu, which are Britain's favourites? Which have stood the test of time? And what do they say about our wider culture?Steven Parissien's Another Round? uncorks contemporary Britain's relationship with booze in twelve very different drinks. From the 1950's classic Babysham, to the house party favourite WKD, these flagship brands reflected and redefined British culture and politics.For better or worse, the story of postwar Britain can be found at the bottom of every glass.

What are the questions you'd regret not asking when they're gone?In Your Family Story, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connections with them in the process.By asking questions that make the familiar strange, anthropologists are able to see entirely different perspectives and understand new cultures. Drawing on her lifelong work in this field, Keating has developed a set of questions that treat your parents and grandparents not just as the people who raised you, but as individuals of a certain society and time, and as the children, teenagers, and young adults they once were.Your Family Story helps you to learn about the history of your closest family members and to help you understand their perspective on the world.'If you've ever thought of asking a parent or elderly relative about their past, read [Your Family Story] first. After asking the questions Keating suggests, you'll better understand not only your relatives and your heritage, but also your world and yourself' Deborah Tannen, New York Times bestselling author of You Just Don't Understand'If you've ever heard anyone say, 'I wish I'd asked my mom about that,' then this is the book for you' Sarah Bird, author of Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen'Down-to-earth and easy to use, it's a wonderful guide' Michael Erard, author of Babel No More'It has been a long time since I read a book that felt as urgent, timely, necessary, and utterly relatable throughout' Alexandra Georgakopoulou-Nunes, professor of discourse analysis and sociolinguistics at Kings College London

'A history of the gruesome and the grim. Fascinating.' - Sue Black, author of All That RemainsOur ancestors didn't just take the piss. They used it too. The human body leaks. It oozes. It sweats and spits. It bursts, it bleeds and it squirts. Over the history of humanity, our bodies have evolved into sophisticated vessels for survival, leaving a long trail of fluids in our wake.Whether we're coughing it up or swallowing it down, our bodily fluids are essential to our life and health. Yet, in the past couple of centuries, we have developed a difficult relationship with these fluids: today we find pus, poo and vomit unhygienic and even repellent. But this has not always been the case.In Blood, Sweat and Tears, Ruben Verwaal embarks on a deep dive into the story of our bodily fluids, the changing perceptions around them and the practical uses that have trickled down through the generations. Whether it's bile or breastmilk, semen or snot, Verwaal examines how each one of our bodily fluids is dripping with symbolism, mythology and its own rich cultural history.So the next time you have a runny nose, waxy ears, or sweat through your clothes, remember it wasn't always as gross as you think.

A series of violent and calculated murders, perpetrated across a six-day period in the heart of wartime London.A city plunged into utter darkness for fourteen hours at a time. An erratic and desperately charming RAF man with an overactive imagination and a penchant for lying. A tense and furious geopolitical background as the world reels from the effects of warfare. This is the world in which Gordon Cummins was hunted down, tried and convicted of the crimes of the Blackout Ripper, a serial killer who murdered four women in February 1942. But was he guilty?Murders in the Dark is a thrilling, forensic re-examination of one of the most notorious and brutal criminal cases London has ever been witness to. Gordon Cummins wouldn't be convicted today - prompting questions about the nature of justice, the changing elements of forensic investigations, and how preconceived notions of class and wealth can lead to often-fatal miscarriages of the law.

When 18-year-old British sailor Simon Parkes disappeared on a winter's night in 1986 Gibraltar, he was presumed AWOL. He has never been found.Almost forty years later, journalist Ros Astengo stumbles across the case while reporting on the daily news for the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. As new evidence emerges linking Parkes' death with convicted serial killer Alan Grimson, who was on the Rock on the night of his disappearance, Astengo is quickly drawn further and further into the abandoned cold case, driven to keep his story alive and to find answers for his now-elderly parents.The Disappearance of Simon Parkes is a twisting, heart-breaking and gripping narrative, following one woman's determination to find the truth, bring peace to a grieving family, and profile a brutal serial killer. Teetering on the edge of revelation, this story exposes the extent of Grimson's depravity ahead of his possible release from prison, lays bare the ineptitudes and indifferences of the Royal Navy Police, and ultimately seeks to answer the burning question:What happened to Simon Parkes?

When 18-year-old British sailor Simon Parkes disappeared on a winter's night in 1986 Gibraltar, he was presumed AWOL. He has never been found.Almost forty years later, journalist Ros Astengo stumbles across the case while reporting on the daily news for the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. As new evidence emerges linking Parkes' death with convicted serial killer Alan Grimson, who was on the Rock on the night of his disappearance, Astengo is quickly drawn further and further into the abandoned cold case, driven to keep his story alive and to find answers for his now-elderly parents.The Rock is a twisting, heart-breaking and gripping narrative, following one woman's determination to find the truth, bring peace to a grieving family, and profile a brutal serial killer. Teetering on the edge of revelation, this story exposes the extent of Grimson's depravity ahead of his possible release from prison, lays bare the ineptitudes and indifferences of the Royal Navy Police, and ultimately seeks to answer the burning question:What happened to Simon Parkes?

Davie Martindale was never supposed to succeed.Born into poverty and raised in the schemes of West Lothian, Martindale went from a prison cell to managing Scottish Premiership side Livingston FC, along the way undertaking a journey that few could have imagined.Raw, unflinching, and impossible to ignore, Prison, Poverty, Premiership is the remarkable story of Davie’s life. It’s the story of how a broken leg and bad choices derailed a promising youth career, how crime and addiction nearly ended everything, and how football became an undeniable route back. This is the story of his rise from cleaning the terraces as a volunteer, to leading Livingston’s climb through the leagues, as both man and team defied every expectation to earn their place at Scottish football’s top table.More than a football memoir, this is a powerful account of Scotland’s class divides, the realities of poverty, and the resilience needed to overcome the odds. Martindale’s journey is Livingston’s journey - and together, they show how believing in second chances can lead you to the truly extraordinary.

"Empathetic and quietly profound." The New York TimesFrom celebrated investigative journalist Jordan Ritter Conn (The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN) comes a fascinating and challenging portrait of modern manhood – as seen through the lens of four American men with vastly different backgrounds and experiences.Between the weight of expectation and the restrictive force of the patriarchy pressing down on them, it is no wonder that so many men today feel stuck. But these debates on modern manhood often fail to consider the actual lives of men themselves: how do they live their lives day to day? Who do they love? What are their dreams?Written from the perspectives of four very different men, Ryan, Gideon, Joseph and Nate, American Men explores the male psyche as each of them experiences trauma and recovery, violence, sex, power and powerlessness, as well as the difficulties of forming relationships in the context of contemporary life.In part a condemnation of its faults, as well as a celebration of its virtues, American Men presents a truthful, balanced portrait of manhood and masculinity, as it exists today.'Wise, insightful, and harrowing, American Men will leave readers both shattered and inspired’ - Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us, and (with Jodi Picoult) Mad Honey

‘A masterclass in empathetic storytelling. With profound sensitivity and unwavering curiosity, he brings us into the lives of men grappling with the silent pressures of masculinity.' - Gilbert King, Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the GroveFrom celebrated investigative journalist Jordan Ritter Conn (The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN) comes a fascinating and challenging portrait of modern manhood – as seen through the lens of four American men with vastly different backgrounds and experiences.Between the weight of expectation and the restrictive force of the patriarchy pressing down on them, it is no wonder that so many men today feel stuck. But these debates on modern manhood often fail to consider the actual lives of men themselves: how do they live their lives day to day? Who do they love? What are their dreams?Written from the perspectives of four very different men, Ryan, Gideon, Joseph and Nate, American Men explores the male psyche as each of them experiences trauma and recovery, violence, sex, power and powerlessness, as well as the difficulties of forming relationships in the context of contemporary life.In part a condemnation of its faults, as well as a celebration of its virtues, American Men presents a truthful, balanced portrait of manhood and masculinity, as it exists today.'Wise, insightful, and harrowing, American Men will leave readers both shattered and inspired’ - Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us, and (with Jodi Picoult) Mad Honey

Ever caught yourself people-watching and thinking, what on earth are we doing?Humans: we’re curious creatures - brilliant, social and just a little bit weird. In A Spotter’s Guide to Humans, behaviour expert Mark Earls unpacks the odd habits, copycat moments and social quirks that make our species both ridiculous and remarkable. Through witty, insightful snapshots, he reveals the hidden patterns that shape how we think, share, follow and belong.Why do we copy each other’s tastes, queue in perfect lines, or suddenly crave what everyone else is having? What does your coffee order really say about you, and why do music fans always prefer a band’s early sound? Are things really changing faster than before, and is the digital world just electric or real?From office tribes and group chats to online fads and ancient rituals, this is a charming exploration of what it really means to be a part of the Herd. So! Grab your binoculars and settle in for a funny, smart and surprisingly wise ride: this is your field guide to spotting what makes us all gloriously, wonderfully human.

Returning home from a work trip, too jet-lagged to fall asleep, Chris Jones opened his wife’s laptop to get some writing done. Instead, he found a series of messages that would burn his world to the ground.In the span of twenty minutes, he lost his wife and his best friend. Overwhelmed by sorrow and often terrifying rage, Jones contemplated suicide. He soon ended up in an emergency room, begging a doctor for help. That was the start of his journey to understand himself, to come to terms with his mistakes, to let go of anger, and to give himself over to something outside of himself: an underdog English football team from an underdog northern town called Burnley.How does one rebuild a life? Can something as simple as football give someone a reason to live, offering solace and ultimately meaning? In this searing, beautiful memoir, Jones learns who we are when we care deeply. His journey through heartbreak and healing becomes a moving portrait of modern masculinity - flawed, feeling, and profoundly human.

Returning home from a work trip, too jet-lagged to fall asleep, Chris Jones opened his wife’s laptop to get some writing done. Instead, he found a series of messages that would burn his world to the ground.In the span of twenty minutes, he lost his wife and his best friend. Overwhelmed by sorrow and often terrifying rage, Jones contemplated suicide. He soon ended up in an emergency room, begging a doctor for help. That was the start of his journey to understand himself, to come to terms with his mistakes, to let go of anger, and to give himself over to something outside of himself: an underdog English football team from an underdog northern town called Burnley.How does one rebuild a life? Can something as simple as football give someone a reason to live, offering solace and ultimately meaning? In this searing, beautiful memoir, Jones learns who we are when we care deeply. His journey through heartbreak and healing becomes a moving portrait of modern masculinity - flawed, feeling, and profoundly human.

Formula 1 is a world of giants – global manufacturers, billion-dollar budgets and corporate empires. And then there is Haas.Founded by an American industrialist with a conviction that the old model was broken, Haas entered the most unforgiving championship in motorsport with fewer resources, fewer allies and far less margin for error than its rivals. What followed was a decade defined by audacity, upheaval and survival.Thrive to Survive is the unfiltered story of F1’s smallest team. It is a tale of near-fatal crashes that shook the paddock, of million-dollar sponsorship scandals that threatened to destroy the operation, and of the volatile, headline-making tenure of team principal Guenther Steiner – told here in full for the first time. This is not sanitized; it is the story as it happened.With exclusive chapters from drivers including Oli Bearman, Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen, and current boss Ayao Komatsu, the book brings readers inside the cockpit. Drawing on unprecedented access to internal records, strategy documents, technical data and private correspondence, Thrive to Survive reveals how a modern F1 team actually functions.This is a story of risk. Of reinvention. Of stubborn belief. And of a team that refuses to disappear.

The history of modern America… With a twist.In December 1933, the "Noble Experiment" of Prohibition ended, having run America's alcohol industry into the ground. Nevertheless, the drinks were flowing on December 5th: “Repeal Day” celebrations took place and criminal bootleggers pivoted their profits into new, legitimate businesses. And the party was only just getting started...The history of America over the past century is deeply intertwined with its alcoholic proclivities. From the beer-fueled euphoria that greeted the end of Prohibition, to the celebrity-endorsed spirits of the 2020s, Americans have moved through each decade with a drink in their hands.Steven Parissien’s Drinking America examines how contemporary American spirit is defined and revealed by each of the most iconic beverages. Together, these twelve drinks tell a tale of the social aspiration, political upheaval and product innovation that characterized the 20th century. The story of the all-American beverage is the story of America itself—served straight up.

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up…On 23 March, 1844, General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, entered the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace and bowed to Queen Victoria. On both sides of the Atlantic, this event marked a tipping point in the nineteenth century: the age of the ‘Freak’ was born.Bewitching all levels of society, the ‘Freak Show’ was a world of astonishing spectacle and entertainment. But the real stories and human dramas of the performing men, women and children have been marginalised in the histories of the very people who exploited them.In The Wonders, Dr John Woolf brings to life the history of the Freak show, and how it gave way to some of the great transformations of the age: the birth of showbusiness, celebrity, and 'alternative facts'. The book explores the virtues of the ‘Freak’ circuit, as well as the ongoing effects of power, fame, exploitation, and our fascination with otherness.Sometimes tragic, sometimes triumphant, and always extraordinary, The Wonders is the true story of the performers whose talents and disabilities helped define an era.

Schemer, seductress, and sometime spy - this is a tale of espionage quite unlike any other.Baroness Moura Budberg was notorious throughout 1950s London for her reputation as a gossip and a lover to several well-known writers and artists. She was deeply charismatic, commanding centre stage wherever she went, and beloved for the air of mystery and glamour that she cultivated around herself.But despite her charms, even her closest friends knew very little of the truth. Prone to all sorts of tall-tales and decadent lies, Moura reinvented herself tirelessly, obfuscating her past and mythologising her present. But who was the real woman, behind all of her many faces?Using material not previously available, Deborah McDonald and Jeremy Dronfield have managed to uncover the truth about the Baroness. At once a bohemian socialite, a courageous adventuress, a double agent for British and Soviet intelligence, and a woman that made great personal sacrifices in the name of love, Moura Budberg continues to seduce and compel all who know her today.

A 2026 TIME100 creator and bestselling author of Free Ride (out now)One woman. A life-changing adventure.It’s now or never for Noraly Schoenmaker. If she wants to break ground as a filmmaker and full-time adventurer, her YouTube channel needs to take off with an even bolder expedition: a solo motorcycle journey across the Americas. 65,000 kilometres. Sixteen countries. Completely alone. Beyond Fear follows Noraly’s ride from Argentina to Alaska, as she battles the fierce crosswinds of Patagonia, nearly loses her life on the edge of a cliff in Bolivia, survives an earthquake in Ecuador, and comes face-to-face with armed drug cartels in Mexico. When she crosses the border, her journey takes her back to her career as a geologist, a chapter of her life she thought she had closed, as she ventures down into underground mines before following the gold rush up through America and Canada, all the way to the tip of Alaska.The danger becomes an addiction, even a lifeline, for Noraly, and along the way she learns to appreciate how her fears have shaped her. But as her online fame grows, a new fear emerges: out on the road alone, she is stalked and pursued by strangers whose presence threatens to turn her life upside down. Beyond Fear is an unforgettable testament to human resilience, the thrill of the unknown, and the relentless power of moving forward.

When Artificial Intelligence becomes your confidant, therapist, friend and lover, what happens to you?From teens addicted to AI companions to adults seeking romance and sexual exploration with digital partners, the tech revolution is moving into our bedrooms. As AI evolves from a mere productivity tool into a teacher, mentor, friend, and lover, a critical question emerges: how will this affect our humanity?In her transformative new book, Technosexual, renowned sexologist Kaamna Bhojwani has an answer.Although the ways in which we seek connection are being rewired, artificial companions do not create this disconnection – they reveal it. Bhojwani argues that AI, VR, and robotics act as a digital mirror to the sexual shame, emotional wounds and chronic loneliness that we have left unresolved, amplifying them rather than healing them.In Technosexual, Bhojwani blends her expertise and lived experience to reveal the startling truth about our changing relationship with technology, and ultimately offers a framework for readers to strengthen their internal resources and forge genuine connections in the age of AI.In an increasingly artificial world, it is critical that we protect and reaffirm our humanity, so that we can embrace the future as it comes.

Envied by Lord Byron, admired by Jane Austen, read avidly by the British royalty: this is the story of ‘The Great Maria’.Maria Edgeworth, known to her contemporaries as 'the Great Maria', was one of the most important authors of the Regency era. Her work was the envy of Lord Byron, Humphry Davy and Walter Scott, and at the height of her powers she was outselling Jane Austen.But she was far more than a novelist and a society fixture: she was also a covert economist, collaborating with David Ricardo and Thomas Malthus right at the dawn of modern economic thought. As the earliest theorists were establishing their philosophies on production and investment, Edgeworth was publishing dozens of stories with lessons on finance, society and trade tucked into their plots.In The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth, journalist Jeanna Smialek tells Maria's story alongside those of the men — and women — who invented the field that would reshape our world. Through her fiction, Edgeworth delivered these new ideas to a broader public, stretching the boundaries of what a woman of her time could achieve and captivating an empire in the process.Lively and original, The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth brings this astonishing woman and her world vividly to life.

Envied by Lord Byron, admired by Jane Austen, read avidly by the British royalty: this is the story of ‘The Great Maria’.Maria Edgeworth, known to her contemporaries as 'the Great Maria', was one of the most important authors of the Regency era. Her work was the envy of Lord Byron, Humphry Davy and Walter Scott, and at the height of her powers she was outselling Jane Austen.But she was far more than a novelist and a society fixture: she was also a covert economist, collaborating with David Ricardo and Thomas Malthus right at the dawn of modern economic thought. As the earliest theorists were establishing their philosophies on production and investment, Edgeworth was publishing dozens of stories with lessons on finance, society and trade tucked into their plots.In The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth, journalist Jeanna Smialek tells Maria's story alongside those of the men — and women — who invented the field that would reshape our world. Through her fiction, Edgeworth delivered these new ideas to a broader public, stretching the boundaries of what a woman of her time could achieve and captivating an empire in the process.Lively and original, The Invisible Hand of Maria Edgeworth brings this astonishing woman and her world vividly to life.