Michael O Mara: 334 books
The Seven Noses of Soho
And 191 Other Curious Details from the Streets of London
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Among the great cities of the world, London’s inimitable character is striking. Unconstrained by a house style and strict planning, it has thrived, with each generation adding new chapters and details to its gripping story. The streets of London have always shown a tumult of different influences, just...
I Told You I Was Ill
Laughing In the Face of Death
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2012
Death may be bleak but - rest in peace - there is nothing gloomy about this curious compendium of tales of the departed. Here is a book that looks at the funny side of one of life's certainties (the other being taxes ... about which nothing is amusing). With advice on planning your big finish and...
by Craig Revel Horwood
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Following his hugely successful autobiography All Balls and Glitter, in this frank, funny and revealing book, Craig Revel Horwood turns the spotlight behind the scenes and uncovers some sensational stories from his life and times onstage.The true star of Strictly shows that there's more to him than tiaras...
by Rob DJ
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2013
For those 7.3 million people who tune into "The Chris Moyles Show" in the mornings, Rob DJ is a household name. This plain-speaking Yorkshireman, who hosts a weekly pub quiz in Leeds has become a cult figure after his regular appearances on the show. Every Tuesday morning Chris, Dave, Dom and Carrie...
Under the Microscope
My Life
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2010
Under the Microscope is the life story of one of the nation's favourite funny men, Dave Spikey. In this book, fans will be given an insight into the man behind the comedy. Centred around his personal experiences growing up and living in Lancashire, this funny memoir is filled with touching and laugh-out-loud...
Are We Live?
The Funniest Bloopers from TV and Radio
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Are We Live? is a book about all the things that can and have gone wrong in a broadcasting studio. And, boy, has a lot of stuff gone wrong! Whether it's BBC Radio 4's appropriately-named James Naughtie dropping the c-bomb on the usually prudent Today programme, or an Antiques Roadshow ceramic expert...
by Daniel Smith
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Follow the career path that took Bill Gates from being a Harvard drop-out to one of the wealthiest men in the world, and learn how to think like the genius businessman himselfA household name for his role in the founding of ubiquitous computer software company Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the world's...
Lost English
Words And Phrases That Have Vanished From Our Language
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2012
In the last thirty years or so a large number of once commonplace words, phrases and expressions have disappeared without trace from common usage. And with them, too, have gone a number of goods, services and everyday objects that were once an important part of our everyday lives. Where did they go and...
Chutzpah & Chutzpah
Saatchi & Saatchi: The Insiders' Stories
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2017
This is the story of the rise and rise of advertising giant Saatchi & Saatchi as it has never been told before. With over 200 astonishing first-hand accounts from the people who were really there, this is a fascinating insight into a remarkable success story and an unorthodox business. Responsible...
Man Fail
Stupid Things Men Do
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2012
In Man Fail, readers will find a fantastic selection of the side-splitting bloopers, mistakes and misunderstandings that have been boldly uttered by the male sex. Spanning from the rich and famous, to the everyday man on the street and with hilarious anecdotes that defy belief and typify the failings...
My Wild Life
The Story of a Most Unlikely Animal Rescuer
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2016
The true, heart-warming story of how a reluctant City trader left a life of champagne and bonuses to follow his dream of rescuing animals and setting up a wildlife sanctuary. Simon Cowell always wanted to be a vet. Instead he ended up as a wealthy commodities trader. But with a love of nature and...
Sherlock Unlocked
Little-known Facts About the World's Greatest Detective
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2019
Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations...
by Daniel Smith
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Prime Minister of the UK from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955, Winston Churchill will always be remembered for his leadership of his country during the Second World War. His commitment to 'never surrender', as well as his stirring speeches and radio broadcasts, helped inspire British resistance...
by Daniel Smith
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2016
A unique insight into the mind of one of the world’s most extraordinary thinkers. Undoubtedly the most famous scientist on the planet and the very face of physics over the last half-century, Stephen Hawking is remarkable for many reasons. Not least because he has continued to strive to achieve so...