The story of one of New Zealand's great racing personalities.

The first and authorised biography of one of the heroines of post-war British comedy, on radio, film and TV.

An in-depth biography of the man behind the famous scientist, revealing his unique perspective on the world, as well as contextualizing his intellectual achievements. Illustrated throughout with photographs of Hawking and documents showing his scientific research.

A moving meditation on memory, oblivion, and eternity by one of our most celebrated poets.

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Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most fascinating and controversial actors working in film, and ever since his Oscar-nominated performance as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, has risen to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

'I was never interested in being the richest dude on the planet. My attitude was, I'm gonna turn music upside down. I'm gonna make a sound that nobody's heard before.' The autobiography of one of the most original artists to emerge from the UK in the past 30 years.

The eternally fascinating story of Ernest Hemingway and his love for two women, told by his great friend and final confidante.

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A boigraphy which seeks to uncover the cracks in the mask Hemingway so carefully created for himself. James Mellow's award-winning biographies include "Charmed Circle: Gertude Stein and Company".

The definitive biography of Henry Kissinger-at least for those who neither revere nor revile him

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A compelling portrait of the award-winning British-American photojournalist Tim Hetherington, who died while covering the 2011 Libyan war.

The sensational story of a cache of masterpieces that vanished during the Nazi terror-a bizarre tale of secret deals and the search for truth featured on the front page of the New York Times.

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This autobiographical work by Chinua Achebe, the Nigerian novelist and poet, is an exploration of the European impact on African culture, viewed through his own life. It is an extended snapshot of a major writer's childhood and early adulthood, illuminating his roots as an artist.

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Joan Hannington has more balls than your average blonde. One of the most notorious figures in London's criminal underworld, she has seen it and done it all. She is that rare thing: a tough woman whose no crap attitude and irrepressible spirit have earned her respect in a man's world. Here is the story of a true survivor.

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The inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, embodies the power of persistence and integrity. She has been an unwavering force for progress and a leading voice for equality and justice. Here, she reflects on her many years of service to the law, as well as her family life and struggle with cancer.

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'A fascinating account of an extraordinary father by his son.' Lord Rees-Mogg

Who was Major Kavan Elliott

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Her own childhood trauma convinced Tova that she'd never be a good mother. But overwhelming love for her daughter inspired her to face fears she'd hidden from for too long...

Willard Carroll unearthed a leather-bound scrapbook from a site that was once a pet cemetery, its yellowing pages contained the rags-to- riches story of Terry, the Cairn terrier who played Toto in The Wizard of Oz. Reprinted here in its entirety, I, Toto traces the canine star's tragic beginnings, her exhilarating film and her happy retirement.

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This is Robert Harling's account of his close and enduring friendship with one of the twentieth century's most iconic writers: Ian Fleming.

Most Hollywood biographies are little more than 500-page musings on the 'when-I-met...' theme, filled with famous names, love affairs and cliches of a 'meteoric rise' or 'tragic fall'. Bruce Campbell's If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor is the boisterous antidote to such convention.

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An entertaining and inspiring memoir of Bawden's life revealed through simple vignettes.

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The first full biography of Ravi Shankar, India's most important cultural figure of the past century.