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A memoir in which the author arrives in Beijing, armed with a dogged determination to learn English and familiarise himself with 'all things Western', he must compete with every other student to win a chance to study in the US - a chance that rests in the shrewd and corrupt hands of the all - powerful professors.

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English biographies edited and introduced by Richard Holmes.

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For many today Spartacus is Kirk Douglas. The influence of Kubrick's film has been enormous, but Spartacus was famous before 1960. For hundreds of years he has been a byword for resistance, revolution and the fight for freedom.

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The inspiration behind BBC2's The Girl starring Toby Jones and Sienna Miller, Spellbound by Beauty examines Hitchcock's relationship with his leading ladies including Tippi Hendren and Grace Kelly.

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During his lifetime (1900-67), Spencer Tracy was known as Hollywood's actor's actor. Critics wrote that what Olivier was to theatre, Tracy was to film. This title tells his story.

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His story is part fairytale, part pantomime, part hospital drama, part adults'-only romp, part glittering awards ceremony.

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Delivers an unauthorised account of Shane Warne's life, both on and off the field. The author is an award-winning investigative journalist and cricket buff.

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In a memoir more chilling than a John le Carre novel, we meet the senior KGB officer who recruited and handled two of America's most dangerous traitors, and whose career spanned four continents

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A KGB general's impressively illuminating memoir of the final years of the Soviet Union

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As a kid, Stacey dreamed of becoming a star. But at 17, it looked like her dream was shattered when she got pregnant by mistake. Always the fighter, new single mum Stacey rallied, found a college with a creche for her son Zachery and waitressed at night, determined that he should have the opportunities she didn't. This title tells her story.

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Following the retirement of the legendary Carl Fogarty, Chris Walker has become Britain's most popular motorcycle racer. Incredibly brave, outspoken and with talent to burn, Chris is frank about his hell-raising exploits on and off track, his legion of fans and his action-packed career in World and British superbikes.

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The searingly honest and at times harrowing autobiography of the former Liverpool, Aston Villa and England striker. Exposes the dark and often seedy world hidden behind the glamorous facade of professional football.

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Three short but powerful and engaging biographies of three former PMs' wives - full of intrigue and revelation!

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The extraordinary story of a man who overcame enormous obstacles-including time in prison and deportation to Mexico twice-to fight for his piece of the American Dream

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Matthew Hayden was one of the most commanding batsmen the game has ever seen - and one of its great enigmas. A devout Catholic, and a ruthless on-field sledger. A brutal enforcer, and a soft-hearted family man. Australian record-holder for highest score in Tests and One Day Internationals, who was at times troubled by self-doubt and doubters.

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Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game.

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Tawera Nikau is an exceptional athlete and veteran of international rugby league at the highest levels. His story of life at the top of his sport, and the personal cost of his career and the challenges he has had to overcome, make for a gripping and revealing biography of an inspirational New Zealander.

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A rip-roaring and hilarious memoir from Stanley Johnson father of London mayor Boris Johnson.