Aurum Press: 240 books
Alpe d'Huez
The Story of Pro Cycling's Greatest Climb
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2015
It has been called the Tour de France’s ‘Hollywood climb’, and there is no doubt that Alpe d’Huez has played a starring role in cycling’s history since its first encounter with the sport back in 1952 when the legendary Fausto Coppi triumphed on the summit. Re-introduced to the Tour in 1976,...
Ultimate Etapes
Ride Europe's Greatest Cycling Stages
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
*Ultimate Etape *is an essential guide to cycling Europe's iconic stages. From the epic ascent of the Stelvio to the rolling hills of Utrecht and the stunning flats of Southern France, this is the ultimate tour of Europe's legendary stages.
Each stage includes detail on the actual route (with...
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Time to Talk
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2015
Sir Curtly Ambrose is one of the most famous cricket players of all time. He is also notorious for his silence. Now, for the first time, Curtly will tell his story. One of the leading – and most lethal - fast bowlers of all time, Curtly Ambrose played 98 Tests and 176 One Day Internationals for...
Grand Thieves & Tomb Raiders
How British Video Games Conquered the World
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2012
Gaming: it’ s the greatest British invasion of them all. Lara Croft is an international icon and the British-born Grand Theft Auto and i****ts spin-offs have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. The UK’ s games industry is now bigger than either its cinema or its music.
Yet the...
The Secret Life of Twickenham
The Story of Rugby Union's Iconic Fortress, The Players, Staff and Fans
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2014
Twickenham Stadium is rightly venerated as the home of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). While it may bask in this fame, the stadium’ s beginnings were very humble. The land it was built upon was purchased in 1907 and would subsequently become the home to the Harlequins who would play the first ever...
by Christopher Hilton
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2014
Sir Donald Bradman is widely considered to be the greatest batsman who has ever lived. In 1930 he arrived in England, a callow youth whose lack of technique, or so the English thought, would be mercilessly exposed. By summer's end he had redefined the possibilities of the game and changed it forever.
This...
by Steve James
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2013
This summer's Ashes was another unforgettable instalment in the oldest and greatest rivalry in international sport. From the thrilling denouement at Trent Bridge, when Australia came within 19 runs of an incredible victory, to the stunning spell of hostile fast bowling from Stuart Broad in Durham...
The Spade as Mighty as the Sword
The Story of World War Two's †˜Dig for Victory’ Campaign
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2013
After food rationing was introduced in 1940, and German U-boats began threatening merchant shipping bringing in essential foodstuffs, the Ministry of Agriculture decided something had to be done to make the kitchens of Britain more self-sufficient.
The result was one of Britain’ s most successful...
WE: ROBOT
The robots that already rule our world
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2018
Robots exist all around us. They populate our factories, assist our surgeons and have become an integral part of our armed forces. But they are not just working behind the scenes – impressive inventions such as free-roaming hoovers takecare of your household chores and the iPal is set to become...
by Carles Sune, Alfonso Casas
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Beard or no beard? This may seem like a trivial question but it reveals fundamental insight into the masculine mind. Beards have been worn by men since the first civilisations, and with the passing of time have become distinctive male traits that look good, add gravitas and denote a certain class.
Today,...
How to be a Happy Human
10 Essential Principles to Change Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2013
There is always more room for happiness - whether you're already content with your life, or if you feel like there's something missing - even if you simply think 'there must be more to life than this'. And in these stressful and sometimes gloomy times in which we live it's sometimes hard to see the...
How to Jug a Hare
The Telegraph Book of the Kitchen
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2015
The opening of the Savoy in 1889, with Auguste Escoffier at the helm of its kitchen, rang in the new era of the celebrity chef. Though food is intrinsic to our very existence, the public’s interest was piqued and our pursuit of gastronomy has been on the rise ever since. Fortunately, The Telegraph...
Trailblazers
The Tragic Lives of Gram Parsons, Nick Drake & Jeff Buckley
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2014
Parsons, Drake and Buckley were three young musicians who died before they had made their mark on the musical world, yet left behind them a legacy that was as rich as it was beautiful.
Ex-preacher Parsons was outrageous, outspoken but impeccably polite. He recorded with various bands including The...
Messigraphica
A graphic biography of the genius of Lionel Messi
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Lionel Messi is universally recognised as one of the greatest footballers of all time. From his childhood days kicking a ball on the streets of Rosario, Argentina, through his rise at the Barcelona academy, Messi has dribbled, dazzled and fired his way into the footballing elite.
In this innovative...