Carlton Books: 171 books

Sex and power, it is said, are inextricably linked. A president's sexual chemistry can be both his greatest weapon and his very undoing. Down the years many a president's political industry has been matched only by the fervour of his carnal pursuits. This irreverent history of the chief executive exposes...

Features more than 750 jokes from the pages of the men's monthly.

We are surrounded, at all times, by layer upon layer of hidden meaning. Our world is constructed out of symbolic abstractions, each one with its own assumptions and messages that speak to us on the deepest levels. Some are banal, designed to be obvious even at a conscious level, like arrows pointing...

British actor Martin Freeman has been appearing on our screens, in the theatre and in high-profile films for the past fifteen years. In this time he has managed to garner critical acclaim for his roles as well as remaining hugely popular at all times with his audience. On account of his recurring star...

Golf is a passion for many; an obsession for some. The game's ability to frustrate and spite even its greatest exponents is captured in this fabulous collection of quotes.

The sophisticated sportsmen of cricket are full of wit and banter, and this book captures their hilarious quotes before they disappear into the stands. Often seen as a gentleman's game, cricket is full of intellectual insights, but then again, some of the musings of the crease are absolutely daft! You'll cackle, wince and raise your eyebrows over the Wit & Wisdom of Cricket! Howzat?

With more than a billion fans, to say that football is a timeless sporting phenomenon is stating the obvious. And for better or worse, everyone has a strong opinion on the beautiful game - from the team manager to the man in the bar - as you'll discover from the quotes that range from the sublime to...

The sages of the garden are often stereotyped as being old and grey, and while it's true that these pages are covered with wise words from mature gardeners, they're also sprinkled with ridiculous and irreverent musings to make even the youngest Tom blush. "There can be no other occupation like gardening...

Published for the first time in digital format, André Deutsch’s ‘A World at War’ series presents a collection of authoritative and concise military histories written by some of the world’s most respected military and social historians. We launch with a series of 12 titles on the First and Second...

Sex has been the common currency of Hollywood from the beginning. The early tycoons packed their epics with ravishing dancing girls and frequently used the casting couch method of employment. Hollywood has always used sex to sell, but in the early days went to great lengths to cover up the erring ways of their top stars.

Published for the first time in digital format, André Deutsch’s ‘A World at War’ series presents a collection of authoritative and concise military histories written by some of the world’s most respected military and social historians. We launch with a series of 12 titles on the First and Second...

The fertile mind of Leonardo da Vinci gave so much to the world; he was an artist, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist cartographer and more. He drew sketches and plans of many objects that would not be practically assembled for many centuries after his death, and his scientific approach to research...

From 'That Dress' to the very public wrangle over the paternity of her baby son, Elizabeth Hurley is an international star and modern day icon, whose glamorous lifestyle is a source of endless fascination to the public. A skilled self-publicist, she has risen from being seen as arm candy to being a hot...

Offering a warm, amusing and largely anecdotal commentary on modern England, Colin Irwin seeks out the traditional events, festivals and gigs that are becoming increasingly sidelined in our rapidly changing era of instant communication, multi-culturalism and Pop Idol. During his travels, Irwin drinks...