Michael O'Mara Books Catalogue 2016-17

MICHAEL O’MARA BOOKS CATALOGUE 2016/17

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13 JOURNEYS THROUGH SPACE AND TIME Christmas Lectures from The Royal Institution COLIN STUART

The first in a series of books with The Royal Institution covering some of the most captivating Christmas Lectures given in their world-famous lecture theatre over the last 200 years. This book is a fascinating journey of astronomical discovery, beginning in the 1800s and including Carl Sagan’s famous 1977 lectures on the planets. A beautifully packaged book and a perfect Christmas gift for anyone curious about our planet, the stars and beyond.

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� With exclusive access to the vast archives at The Royal Institution, it includes original photographs, as well as neverbefore-seen handwritten notes, drawings and letters � A concise and accessible exploration of how our understanding of the universe has developed over time

ISBN 9781782436874 Price £12.99 Publication 3 November 2016 Format Hardback • 178 x 111mm Extent 224pp Rights available World

COLIN STUART is an author and science writer, contributing to the New Scientist Scientist, the Guardian and the European Space Agency, among others. A fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, he gives regular talks about the wonders of the universe at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey NICOLA TALLIS

Following Lady Jane Grey’s journey from the deadly intrigues of her childhood that led inexorably through to her trial and execution at the age of seventeen, Nicola Tallis explores new evidence that brings fresh insight to the life of the Nine Days Queen. � A significant and dramatic retelling of an often misread tale

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� Examines evidence that has never

before been used in a biography, including Jane’s own letters and prayers, jewel inventory and legal documents � Challenges popular myths,

including the demonization of Jane’s mother and Jane’s own motivations

‘Nicola Tallis … surely destined to be one of our great popular historians.’

A LISON W EIR

NICOLA TALLIS is a historian and researcher who has worked with many great writers, including Alison Weir and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Crown of Blood is her first book. @MissNicolaTall

ISBN 9781782436560 Price £20.00 Publication 3 November 2016 Format Hardback • 231 x 153mm Extent 400pp 16pp colour photos Rights available WEL ex North America TRADE PAPERBACK (EXPORT ONLY) 9781782437345

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CROWN OF BLOOD

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CHUTZPAH & CHUTZPAH

Saatchi & Saatchi: The Insiders’ Stories

RICHARD MYERS, SIMON GOODE AND NICK DARKE

Name the first advertising agency that comes into your head …

Exactly. This is the story of Saatchi & Saatchi as it has never been told before, by the people who were really there. � One of the most entertaining and outrageously revealing business books you’ll ever read

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� Detailing the audacious

tricks of the trade that allowed the Saatchis to create a global business from next to nothing Chapter 2 a note with the heads. A nervous Maurice weren’t there, so he left his desk, Holmes discovered a few hours followed. Returning to him for his initiative ‘in saving the message from Maurice, thanking heads from falling into another agency’s hands’. The £3,000 bill was paid. No one else from

advertising was ever featured on Spitting Image for the simple reason that no one else from advertising was ever as universally famous or notorious as Charles and Maurice Saatchi.

winning the Conservative Party There is no doubt how pivotal unique household fame. account was to Saatchi & Saatchi’s its significance at an event Maurice Saatchi acknowledged (where else?), celebrating held in 2010 at the Saatchi Gallery fact, the birthday party brought the company’s fortieth birthday. In and M&C together both Saatchi & Saatchi since the Saatchi for the first time, in public, acrimonious split in 1995.

Lady Thatcher and Sir John Major at the ‘Saatchistory’ fortieth anniversary party.

prime It was attended by two former British and ministers, Lady (Margaret) Thatcher Sir John Major. Many other high-ranking political politicians, from both sides of the the divide, and other luminaries graced Lloydevent. These included Lord (Andrew) (Peter) Webber, Alastair Campbell, Lord Hare and Mandelson, playwright Sir David Farhi, Sir his wife, fashion designer Nicole Patten, Lord (Michael) Howard, Nicholas Soames, Lord (Chris) James Purnell, the BBC News Lord (Tim) Bell, Andrew Lansley, & Marks of Rose (Stuart) Lord Economics Editor Robert Peston, and the novelist Frederick Spencer fame, Dame Joan Bakewell, his usual approach to parties Forsyth. Charles Saatchi maintained and did not attend.

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THE REALITY OF ILLUSION Businesses can learn a lot from magicians. & Saatchi And from their earliest days, Saatchi of illusion understood and exploited the power of clients to create a desired reality in the minds and potential clients, suppliers, potential high-talent employees and the media.

(later Sir) John Hegarty, co-found er of Bartle Hegarty on Bogle Hegarty.

Advertising ing, he recalls In his from his time some publicity at Saatchi & Saatchi: creation

CHUTZPAH & CHUTZPAH

‘Charles could invent stories out of nothing much to report, as well: there no news stories was an occasion to keep the agency when there wasn’t On this particula at the front of r occasion Charles the trade media’s wanted to create creative departm mind . . . a story that underlin ent, so he contacte ed the value of d a friend in the associate that his insurance business he’d “insure” the Saatchi & and agreed with sum of money Saatchi creative this in the early seventie department for s. On top of that, £1 million, a vast the world of football Charles decided and institute a he’d transfer take his highly valuable a leaf out of fee if any other creatives. The agency wanted story was complet to poach one all were, the creative of e fiction. But department of a few days later Saatchi & Saatchi, business section, there we on the back page photographed on a bench in of the Sunday Golden Square Times posing like a football team.’

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(designer of this book) Nick when the photogra Darke’s very first week at ph was taken.

Saatchis mystery to For some reason Darke) Charles (and it’s still told him he’d a name ‘Philip decided to James’ in the give him the caption to the photograph.

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L to R back row: John Clive, Carol Cass, Dave Wood, Melvyn Redford, Nick Darke.

Front row: Chris Martin, Jeremy Sinclair, Charles Saatchi, (now Sir) John Hegarty, Bill Atherton.

Nick Crean became Charles and Maurice He was no ’s PA in the stranger to the importan late 1970s. stories about ce Charles placed on managin Saatchis in the media.

Maurice and g According Charles’s legendar to Nick, one y exchanges of office trashing of views complet was caused e with by a front headed ‘A cover of Marketin Tale of Two Saatchis’. The g Week, critical of the story in the two brothers magazine was .

Charles a journalist blamed Maurice without asking for talking to him. Nick says, summoned into the office ‘Not only had at I been dawn to make week’s Marketin sure that all g Week were copies of that removed from from receptio n, I was dispatch everyone’s desk and ed the newsage nts in the Charlotte to buy up all the copies from all Street area.’

John Tylee joined Campai gn in the mid-198 at how far the Saatchis 0s and was amazed would take swashbuckling story manage way in which ment: ‘The building its Saatchi & reputation was Saatchi went in sharp contrast about that kicked to the control in when it came to maintain freakery ing its desired image.

NAME TH E FIRST ADVERTIS

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ING AGEN CY THAT COMES IN TO YOUR HEAD

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RICHARD MYERS, SIMON GOODE and NICK DARKE are retired Saatchi & Saatchi directors. Between them, they clocked up around 100 years with the company, and have interviewed many of its most famous alumni for this book.

Up Close and Personal ROBERT BEASLEY

The compelling biography of legendary manager José Mourinho presents a unique look into the life and mind of one of the most controversial figures in football. � Having been granted privileged knowledge and unparalleled access to everything Mourinho got up to from his explosive arrival in English football in 2004, award-winning sports writer Robert Beasley uses his unique position to deliver the insider account of the real José Mourinho

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� Reveals how close Mourinho came to becoming England manager, the truth about his dislike of Arsène Wenger, and what really went on between him and Roman Abramovich � Now Manchester United manager, this book reveals a side to the Special One you never thought you’d see.

Perfect for all football fans

ROBERT BEASLEY has been Chief Football Writer at the News of the World and Chief Sports Correspondent at the Sun. This is his first book.

ISBN 9781782437529 Price £16.99 Publication 29 September 2016 Format Hardback • 231 x 153mm Extent 288pp 16pp colour photos Rights available World TRADE PAPERBACK (EXPORT ONLY) 9781782437581

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HORSES, HEIFERS AND HAIRY PIGS The Life of a Yorkshire Vet JULIAN NORTON

This is the wonderfully warm memoir of Julian Norton, star of The Yorkshire Vet, which is filmed at Skeldale Veterinary Centre in North Yorkshire – the modern, relocated practice of James Herriot. Full of tales of the animals he and his colleagues care for and the colourful people he has met along the way, Julian’s passion for his job shines through on every page.

Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs

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� From calving a cow to tending to the overgrown teeth of a rabbit, this is perfect reading for animal lovers everywhere � Warm and compassionate, Julian's tales bring to life the world of the working vet and the highs and lows he and his colleagues face on a daily basis

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mme tar of a television progra ire Vet, about his life as a Yorksh a warm, Julian Norton has written memoir of funny often and ive evocat of animals his life and the huge variety along the way. and people he has met practice Working at the relocated James by s famou made in Thirsk Great Herriot in his All Creatures paints the and Small books, Julian traditional picture of this modern yet animals – mixed practice and the has cared for. domestic and wild – he of animals, From his childhood love first steps in through his training and res and pressu the and sion the profes (such as BSE challenges faced by vets nd-mouth in the 1990s and Foot-a ected in 2001), dealing with unexp g excitable exotic pets – and handlin seen all humans, too – Julian has and sides of the veterinary world r and writes about it all with humou calving a cow, affection. Just as happy leon treating a dehydrated chame own teeth or tending to the overgr his work of a rabbit, his passion for page, shines through on every ire. as does his love for Yorksh ssionate Julian’s warm and compa of tales bring to life the world highs the and the working vet ues and lows he and his colleag face on a daily basis.

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JULIAN NORTON qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1996. A keen triathlete and ski mountaineer, he is married to Anne and they have two sons, Jack and Archie.

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The Story of a Most Unlikely Animal Rescuer SIMON COWELL

The true 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 now runs one of the UK’s leading animal rescue services and has travelled the world saving wildlife. Awarded an MBE in 2005, Simon fronted the Channel Five and Animal Planet series Wildlife SOS for seventeen years. � An eye-opening account of Simon’s life and an insight into animal rescues from all over the world � Includes sixteen pages of colour photographs

‘The eccentric, irrepressible Simon Cowell and his team of volunteers at Wildlife Aid . . .

You don’t have to be mad to work there, but it helps.’

STEPHEN FRY

SIMON COWELL runs a wildlife rescue centre in the grounds of his Surrey home, having left a job in the City to devote himself to his charity, the Wildlife Aid Foundation. @wildlifeaid

ISBN 9781782435204 Price £12.99 Publication Available Format Hardback • 231 x 153mm Extent 256pp 16pp colour photos Rights available World

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MY WILD LIFE

MY SON’S NOT RAINMAN

One Man, One Autistic Boy, a Million Adventures

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JOHN WILLIAMS

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John Williams is a stand-up comedian. He is also a single father and full-time carer for his son, who is autistic and has cerebral palsy. This is their incredible story, not only of the daily difficulties but also of the joy that comes from being a dad and living with someone who sees the world differently.

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� Based on the popular blog www.mysonsnotrainman.com, which has had over 700,000 visits � Radiates warmth, care and passion, not to mention laugh-outloud humour, on every page � John’s piece from his stand-up

show was selected as one of the BBC’s Magic Moments of Radio 2015 and a Radio 4 Pick of the Year 2015

ISBN 9781782433880 Price £7.99 Publication 1 September 2016 Format Paperback • 198 x 129mm Extent 256pp Rights available World

JOHN WILLIAMS has toured the UK with his stand-up comedy show. He has also spoken at a number of events about his life as the father of a child with autism and has been interviewed by the BBC and the Guardian. www.mysonsnotrainman.com

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The Windsors, The Nazis and The Cover-Up ANDREW MORTON ISBN 9781782434573 Price £12.99 Publication Available Format Paperback 231 x 153mm 16pp photos Rights available UK and Commonwealth ex Canada

‘Meticulously researched … the story behind one of the British establishment’s most scandalous secrets … reveals the whole fascinating story.’

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Now in paperback, the true story of Edward Windsor and Wallis Simpson’s involvement with the Nazi regime and the post-war cover-up.

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STILL WHISPERING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS My Autobiography BOB HARRIS

Now in paperback, Bob Harris’s compelling autobiography charts his extraordinary career in broadcasting.

‘Hooks you from the start, told with the warmth and honesty that we have come to expect from Harris’s programmes … extremely open, detailed and informative.’

Jim Stewart, Beat magazine

BEAT MAGAZINE

‘Witty and revealing’ DAILY T ELEGRAPH

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‘[Bob Harris] champions the unknown, the obscure and the legendary with equal zest and detail.’

Robert Plant

STILL WHISPERING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

‘This is a story that hooks you from the start …’

STILL WHISPERING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY

ISBN 9781782436454 Price £9.99 Publication Available Format Paperback 198 x 129mm 16pp colour photos Rights available World

LUCIE AUBRAC

The French Resistance Heroine Who Defied the Gestapo SIÂN REES

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ISBN 9781782436591 Price £12.99 Publication Available Format Paperback 231 x 153mm 8pp photos Extent 256pp Rights available World

The first full English-language biography of the remarkable woman who has become legendary in the history of the French Resistance. � By acclaimed author of the bestselling The Floating Brothel, among others

‘Fascinating . . . Calm, judicious and gripping’ S UNDAY T IMES

AT LIBERTY

From Rehab to the Front Row ED BURSTELL

The inspirational, candid and wildly funny tale of the Liberty MD’s meteoric rise to the top of the retail and fashion world. � Revised and updated for the paperback

‘Ed is one of retail’s and the world’s unique characters ...’

MARY PORTAS

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@edburstell #AtLiberty

LOST BRITAIN

An A–Z of Forgotten Landmarks and Lost Traditions DAVID LONG

This fascinating book explores the hidden corners of Britain’s history, shining a light on curious places such as ghost villages, Tudor alleyways and even the purported resting place of Anne Boleyn’s heart.

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ISBN 9781782437604 Price £7.99 Publication 16 February 2017 Format Paperback 198 x 129mm b/w illustrations Extent 192pp Rights available World

� From old modes of transport and methods of payment to bygone businesses and abandoned architecture. The perfect starting point from which to explore real history

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BIZARRE ENGLAND Discover the Country’s Secrets and Surprises DAVID LONG

An intriguing tour of England’s weirdest and most fascinating sights. � Covers a wide range of places that are definitely not on the typical tourist trail � Includes charming illustrations for each chapter

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ISBN 9781782437611 Price £7.99 Publication 9 March 2017 Format Paperback 198 x 129mm Extent 192pp Rights available World

An exquisite range of books published in association with the Royal Horticultural Society and featuring full-colour artwork from the celebrated RHS Lindley Library

RHS COLOURING DIARY

NOTES & QUOTES

13 gift This beautiful perpetual diary combines full-colour artwork from the RHS Lindley Library with original black-and-white artwork for the diarist to colour – adding a truly personal touch and making something to treasure for years to come.

ISBN 9781782436416 Price £12.99 inc. VAT Publication Available Format Hardback • 230 x 170mm Extent 128pp Colour throughout Rights available World

Both charming and practical, this is the perfect notebook for garden lovers. Contains inspirational quotes and stunning full-colour artwork with plenty of space for your own thoughts, musings and jottings.

ISBN 9781782435723 Price £9.99 inc. VAT Publication Available Format Flexiback • 195 x 137mm Extent 128pp Colour throughout Rights available World

POSTCARD BOOK

POSTCARDS TO COLOUR

20 Colourful Patterns to Pull Out and Send

20 Cards to Colour and Send

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ISBN 9781782435709 Price £8.99 inc. VAT Publication Available Format Hardback • 170 x 120mm Extent 20pp Colour throughout Rights available World

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CREATIVE ACTIVITIES £9.99 • Paperback • 370 x 265mm • 64pp • World

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One of the most respected leaders of modern times, Nelson Mandela inspired generations of politicians, thinkers and ordinary people throughout the world. Imprisoned in 1962, the legendary figure remained behind bars for twenty-seven years.

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EINSTEIN

Pioneer of the world’s most famous equation, E=mc², and originator of the very look of the ‘mad’ scientist, Albert Einstein’s work transcended physics to change the way we view the universe.

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THE 20TH CENTURY IN BITE-SIZED CHUNKS NICOLA CHALTON AND MEREDITH MACARDLE

In this entertaining and concise history of a dramatic century like no other, the reader is guided through a hundred years that transformed the way we live.

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THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN BITE-SIZED CHUNKS EMMA MARRIOTT

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THE INFINITE TORTOISE The Curious Thought Experiments of History’s Great Thinkers JOEL LEVY

A mind-blowing journey through some of the most puzzling and intriguing thought experiments in history. From Ancient Greek philosophers to twentieth-century scientists, Joel Levy examines how this technique has been used to confirm or challenge ideas about ourselves and the universe. � An accessible and concise guide to this fascinating approach to the problems of philosophy and science � All you need to know about Plato’s Cave to Descartes’ Demon, Putnam’s Twin Earth to Galileo’s chained balls � From the author of Freudian Slips and Why?: Answers to Everyday Scientific Questions £9.9 9

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In a race between the great Achilles and an unassuming tort oise, the smart mon ey would unquestio nably be on the Gree k hero. Or would it? If, by the time Achilles reaches where the tortoise is, the cunn ing reptile must have always moved on ahead, how can the faste r competitor ever win?

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Words really can change the world – from the absurd to the inspirational, the divine to the diabolical, these are the speeches that have left their mark on history.

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BAD HISTORY How We Got the Past Wrong EMMA MARRIOTT

Did James Watt invent the steam engine? Was the defeat of the Spanish Armada really England’s greatest victory? The chronicles of history are littered with myths and legends. In this entertaining and incisive book, Emma Marriott exposes historical fallacies and separates the fact from the fiction.

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� Essential reading for anyone interested in uncovering the truth about the past

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� Includes biographies of scandalous figures, tales of savage battles, torture and punishment � Moves chronologically through the ages of torment, from the Crusades and medieval dungeons to the Reign of Terror and witch trials

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SMALL BLUE WORLD Little People. Big Adventures JASON ISLEY

A highly inventive and thought-provoking book featuring quirky and original photographs of miniature people in an underwater world of the future. Playful, perceptive and visually striking, Small Blue World uses stunning photography to offer an alternative look at mankind’s impact on the life in our oceans.

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‘Have you purchased a ticket for your journey?’

‘Johnny has missed the school bus again! Can he hitch a lift?’

Are these emperor shrimps enjoying some free travel? These clever shrimp have a symbiotic relationship with a range of nudibranchs and sea cucumbers. They live on the surface of their host, receiving protection from predators. Whether they’ll escape without a fine is another matter . . .

The relationship works both ways as the shrimp consumes any parasites on its host’s skin, constantly scouring for delicious morsels. A parasite-laden sea slug and a peckish shrimp? These parents might want to reconsider their choice of vehicle for the kids.

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� Jason Isley is an underwater photographer and co-founder of Scubazoo, an award-winning underwater filming and photography company that has worked on Emmy-winning programmes with Sir David Attenborough and Bear Grylls, among others � Contains a foreword by Dr Sylvia Earle, multi-award-winning oceanographer, explorer, author and founding president of Mission Blue

JASON ISLEY is co-founder of Scubazoo and has filmed all over the world on many prestigious productions, including the BBC’s Human Planet and Life series.

THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT How We Came to Measure Our World GRAEME DONALD

An entertaining and informative guide to the origins and evolution of methods of measuring from around the world and through the ages.

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The Laws That Make the World Work JEFF STEWART

� Covers everything from the big stuff (life, the universe) to the small (the mind-bending world of quantum physics) � Includes sections on motion and forces, energy, matter, electricity, relativity – and much more besides

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THE FUN OF THE FIFTIES Ads, Fads and Fashion ROBERT OPIE

A wonderfully nostalgic celebration of the 1950s, which, along with fascinating text, features over 400 colour images, covering everything from the sweets we remember to DIY, television, toys and games, sport, fashion and holidays. � Written and compiled by Robert Opie, Founder and Curator of the Museum of Brands � Paints a vivid portrait of a

vibrant decade of change

Food Mixers ‘It’s the star turn in my kitchen,’ says Miss Jean Kent, actress and TV star.

‘I simply couldn’t do without it.’ The Magimix claimed it made ‘exciting meals in a few seconds, and will cream make soups, grate carrots and cheese, breadcrumbs, mix batters, and chop so or pulp raw vegetables and fruit a nel t at e er article o eel be used, and all health-giving vitamins

his Kenwood Chef, which made its debut at the Ideal Home Exhibition of 1950, that suddenly stirred sales.

Kenwood’s Roto-blend included attachments that converted it into a liquidizer, shredder or high-speed slicer.

are retained.’

In America, Sunbeam had made electric home appliances since 1910; In the Mixmaster had arrived in 1930.

Britain, Ken Wood developed a mixer, it was which was launched in 1947, but

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The art of selling a car seduction. The glossy involved brochures tempted the buyer with images of polished bodies and gleaming chrome bumpers, the advertiser’s artwork angled to ensure the most ca ti ating ro le ri with comfort, perform e in st le ance, reliability and economy’ was the of the Morris Oxford sales pitch in 1955. The Triumph TR3 sports car boasted t ere as not ing to of the swift, surging eat t e eel power and punch of its 2 litre engine – then you’ll know what inspired motorin g really is!’

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WHAT IS PUNK? ERIC MORSE AND ANNY YI

A wonderful illustrated history of punk rock, recreated in vivid 3D clay and told through rhyming couplets, depicting some of our culture’s seminal moments and iconic characters.

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STAR TREK

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� A collection of hilarious illustrations and witty gags that both pop culture and Star Trek fans will adore

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Even if he makes it through a dangerous mission, he still boldly goes from one disaster to the next. Whether it’s looking for love, playing sports, going to the movies, or even just doing his laundry, Redshirt is doomed to face a never-ending series of insurmountable problems. Join Kirk, Spock, Uhura, and the rest of the Enterprise crew on a hilariously strange new voyage through Redshirt’s daily trials and Tribble-ations.

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It’s common knowledge that if a Star Trek character is wearing a red shirt, chances are he’s POOR REDSHIRT! going to die. But there are so many other ways red shirtwearers can be humiliated!

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THE EVERYDAY POET Poems to Live By

EDITED BY DEBORAH ALMA

A thoughtful and varied compilation of feel-good poems perfect for any day and any situation.

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HOW TO BE A DOG

Maxwell Woofington’s Guide to Living with Humans and Getting the Upper Paw MAXWELL WOOFINGTON

Discover what your dog really thinks about you with this humorous guide to the world as seen through a dog’s eyes. � Written by a dog, this is essential reading not just for all canines, but also for owners and dog lovers alike, providing an insight into their pets’ sometimes curious behaviour

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Do you call your partner Darling because you forgot their real name years ago? If so, this book could be just what you need. � Packed with questions on a diverse range of subjects – from maths to history, science to the arts – that will make you both think and laugh

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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born in 1874, the oldest son of Lord Randolph Churchill and his American wife. As a junior officer he fought in four campaigns; as a war correspondent in South Africa he made an epic escape from Boer captivity; in politics he held numerous ministerial posts and, from the back benches in the 1930s, increasingly warned of the dangers of German rearmament, of appeasement, and of Britain’s unreadiness for war.

In May 1940 he succeeded Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister. His inspiring leadership of the British people, and the war-winning relationships he established with America and the Soviet Union, won him worldwide fame, and he became an overwhelming presence on the international stage. He died in 1965 and, after a magnificent state funeral, was buried in the graveyard of the tiny parish church close to Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, the house in which he had been born.

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‘If Hitler invaded Hell, I would at least make a favourable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons.’

Of Labour Party leader Clement Attlee - whom Churchill had once described as ‘A sheep in sheep’s clothing’: ‘He is a modest man with much to be modest about.’

Proposing a toast to the Soviet leader at the Yalta conference in 1945: ‘To Premier Stalin, whose foreign policy manifests a desire for peace.’ Then, in a whispered aside out of the interpreter’s hearing: ‘A piece of Poland, a piece of Czechoslovakia, a piece of Romania . . .’

On being urged by a British diplomat to flatter the Free French leader General de Gaulle (whom he described as looking ‘like a female llama who has just been surprised in her bath’): ‘I’ll kiss him on both cheeks – or if you prefer, on all four.’

To a well-endowed American woman who wished him to know that she had got up at dawn and driven a hundred miles to attend the unveiling of his bust in Richmond, Virginia: ‘Madam, I want you to know that I would happily reciprocate the honour.’

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He was the greatest orator of his day, the greatest leader of the Second World War, the greatest statesman of his age, and the greatest Englishman of the twentieth century, perhaps of all time.

The debt owed to Sir Winston Churchill by the free world remains immeasurable.

Yet at the heart of this often intimidating colossus lay a man of vast humanity, enormous wit and boundless humour, much of it mischievous. His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history and into everyday language, but many of his aphorisms, puns, bons mots, jokes – often at his own or others’ expense – are less well known. This unrivalled collection gathers hundreds of his funniest and wickedest quips in tribute to the exhilarating wit of this great-hearted, infuriatingly conceited, wildly funny, and brilliantly talented Englishman.

Say Goodbye to Temper Tantrums and Unhelpful Habits TESS READ

The thought of bringing your bundle of joy home can be unnerving. They leave socks around the house, don’t make the bed, and always leave the loo seat up. Not to fear – this helpful guide is here to help you train your partner and make your relationship work best for you. � A tongue-in-cheek guide for all women to turn their slovenly spouse into the perfect partner

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THE VLOGGER DIARIES Confessions of an Internet Sensation T. COLLINS

Fourteen-year-old Olivia Warren is living the vlogging dream.

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After years of watching superhero movies and reading comics, Josh decides to become a real-life crime fighter. His diary chronicles his valiant attempts to make the world a better place with just a homemade utility belt and some tight-fitting Lycra.

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From the author of the award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Vampire series comes a brand new adventure with extra bite!

Luke Thorpe is a fifteen-year-old wimp. Excellent at maths and terrible at sport, he’s not the sort of person you’d expect to see howling at a full moon. Yet he finds himself doing just that – and a host of hairier things – as he slowly discovers his true identity: against all odds, he is a teenage werewolf.

In this, his brilliantly funny diary, Luke describes his new condition and its embarrassing impact on his life, as well as embarking on an extraordinary adventure that brings him into contact with some pointy-toothed familiar faces … Will Luke triumph over a werewolf’s mortal enemies? There’s only one way to find out.

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Josh Walker is an ordinary teenage nerd. But when he puts his costume on, he is transformed into an ordinary teenage nerd with a costume on.

Adventures of a Wimpy Werewolf

When a new vampire named Viktor joins his class, Nigel is happy to let him take over. But this newcomer soon proves himself to be a brutal and merciless leader. The hapless Nigel is cajoled into becoming the head of the resistance movement, but will he triumph over his enemy? And will he get the girl?

The Wimpy Vampire strikes back

In this, his latest hilarious diary, Nigel finds himself in charge of a vampire coven on a remote Scottish island.

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STREET SPIRIT The Power of Protest and Mischief

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On the face of it, the miniature dolls could hardly have been less threatening. But the authorities reckoned they represented an ‘unsanctioned public event’ – and also noted that the toys were ‘not citizens of Russia’ (‘especially the imported toys’) which meant that the toys’ protest was banned.

Police scrupulously recorded the dangerous slogans in their notebooks. The police action – ahead of presidential elections in 2012 – was duly uploaded to YouTube, where Russians could laugh at the official paranoia. In the words of protest organizer Lyudmila Alexandrova, ‘We wanted to show the absurdity and farce of officials’ struggle with their own people.’

Vladimir Putin worked for many years with the KGB, the Soviet secret police. In 1999, he became Russian prime minister. In 2000 and again in 2004, he became president for the maximum permitted two terms. In 2008 – unable to stand for the presidency – he went back to being prime minister again. Finally, in 2011, he suddenly announced he wanted to be president for an unprecedented third term, under an imaginative re-interpretation of the electoral rules.

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HUMANS OF LONDON CATHY TEESDALE

Meet the humans of London! Capturing the inspiring, the moving, the bizarre and the everyday, Cathy Teesdale has made it her personal mission to document the extraordinary diversity of life in London. Alongside her photos, she introduces us to the stories behind the faces, recounting fascinating anecdotes and snippets that bring each portrait vividly to life. � A testament to the citizens of a vibrant, global metropolis

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be honest, but was new to me, to The name Frida Kahlo about her work fan – always talking I know JM is a huge to Him when He such an inspiration and how she was I say? ‘Go on artist. Well, what could started out as an to mind. then,’ was all that sprang couldn’t possibly know by now, I However, as you further of another artist without enter into the spirit away by and frankly I was blown research of my own: in Mexico … about Ms Kahlo. Born what I found out depiction of the mising uncompro indigenous art … thought I. So is the gal for me!’, ‘This … form female can see that I portrait, I hope you as you look at this to use a red it, even allowing Him plunged myself into as a hat iconic accessories) rose (one of Frida’s on my head.

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ICE QUEEN Bow to me, puny human!

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I know I shouldn’t say it, but you can see the class in me now, can’t you? I simply ooze sophistication and, frankly, I was born to wear clothes like this. Move over ma’am, there’s a new queen in town!

A note of caution to any aspiring models, though: you have to be supremely gifted to carry this look, have the patience of a saint and a certain noble breeding. So scat!

MOGGY MONDRIAN work (and I’m sure I am a huge fan of Piet Mondrian’s of mutual). I know JM is fond the feeling would have been that so when He mentioned the De Stijl art movement, the reduction to essentials He had an idea based around Primary colours resist? to was I of form and colour, who you need say no Darling, grid! a And . me. well, are so – more.

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DRAWING AUTISM JILL MULLIN WITH A FOREWORD BY TEMPLE GRANDIN

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CREATE YOUR OWN UNIVERSE How to Invent Stories, Characters and Ideas THE BROTHERS McLEOD

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Impressionists needed to work fast. Instead of trying to capture every detail of a scene, they would instead capture an ‘impression’ of it.

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Some of the most original and successful games available on the market today are independently made. This book explores this incredible movement, where freedom from major studios has opened up a world of creative possibilities.

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Independently made video games have become some of the most original, ingenious and successful games available on the market today.

Mike Diver, Video Games Editor for VICE, takes us behind the scenes to explore this incredible movement, where freedom from major studios has allowed for near-infinite possibilities and the complete remoulding of genres. He speaks to the creators and discovers the motivations, risks and ambitions of these dream weavers, who design entire universes ripe for exploration, craft profound and intimate stories, and toy with the edges of our imagination.

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ISBN: 9781780554297 Pub: September 2016

Featuring a glistening foiled cloth-effect cover and filled with the most ferocious and fierce mythical monsters from around the world, The Book of Beasts will take readers on an epic colouring quest through ancient lands and lore.

Children can colour the beasts and read all about the legendary creatures, finding out where and why the tall tales began. £12.99 • Hardback • 290×290mm • 64pp • Black and white • #BookofBeasts

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Children can help two zoologists tally up the most exciting species in their monumental expedition, spanning 18 locations and habitats around the world.

From the steep slopes of the Himalayas to the dark depths of the Indian jungle, keen-eyed kids must find and count certain creatures, then add up their tallies to match the total number given on each spread. There’s hours of fun to be had in this incredible search challenge. £9.99 • Paperback • 370×265mm • 48pp • Full colour

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The three-toed sloth is the world's slowes t mammal

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Orinoco crocodile, Columbia and Venezuela

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Children can colour their way around the world with this big and bold poster-sized book. Each striking map is packed with flora and fauna to colour and accompanied by fascinating facts.

A great way for kids to learn about the world of wildlife.

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Illustrated with striking black-and-white artwork and splashes of bright colour, this beautiful new series of board books is a wonderful way to stimulate babies and teach toddlers their first words. £4.99 • Board books • 150×150mm • 14pp • Full colour

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Featuring beautiful artwork from illustrator Janik Coat, this charming picture book invites children to spot the new arrivals at a very busy zoo.

From a familiar snail to an exotic Quetzal bird, there are animals of all shapes and sizes to spot in an ever-expanding scene.

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Colour the segmented faces using two different colours for the strips marked and . Then fold the page along the dotted lines like this: When you view the strips from opposite directions, you will see two different expressions.

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This is the ultimate activity-based book, perfect for curious children inspired by cool science.

With colouring and doodling activities to complete, and 12 press-out projects to create, there are hours of fun to be had cutting, tearing and pulling apart the pages (all in the name of science, of course). Best of all, no expensive craft supplies are required. £9.99 • Paperback • 297×210mm • 56pp • Black and white

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NEW

ISBN: 9781780554044 Pub: October 2016

Full of beautiful illustrations to colour, and with a stylish rose-gold foiled cover, this book is perfect for those who love fashion. Blending contemporary styles with timeless classics, it will inspire individuality and creativity. £9.99 • Paperback • 276×216mm • 96pp • Black and white

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The digger, or JCB®, is the king of the building site. When a shovel just won’t cut it, they’re brought in to dig huge holes. Created by, and named after the company’s founder, Joseph Cyril Bamford, they have been shovelling dirt since 1948. Our JCB is bright yellow, just like all the machines produced by JCB since 1951.

While there are more than 150 models, we’ve chosen to recreate a combination backhoe and loader. The bucket at the front is created by using two upturned chair pieces.

These brightly coloured birds are found in most tropical and subtropical regions and have curved bills, strong legs and clawed feet.

Most parrots are vegetarian, living off a diet of seeds, nuts, fruits and other plants. They are among the most intelligent birds on Earth, and domesticated parrots are known for repeating what their owners say. LEGO®’s blue and yellow are the perfect colours for our parrot.

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ISBN: 9781780554594 Pub: September 2016

Filled with colourful and inventive illustrations this ingenious book takes everyday things and encourages children to transform them into something extraordinary.

Ink splats become aliens, a handprint turns into an elephant and a frilly fern turns into a dinosaur.

£7.99 • Paperback • 210×148mm • 128pp • Full colour

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ISBN: 9781780554662 Pub: January 2017

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ISBN: 9781780554679 Pub: March 2017

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ISBN: 9781780554648 Pub: March 2017

Jam-packed with fascinating facts, these fun and informative books are the perfect gift for children who love to learn.

MORE TITLES COMING IN SUMMER 2017 £5.99 • Paperback • 198×129mm • 128pp • Black and white

I HEART SERIES 102

ISBN: 9781780554150

Readers can decorate cards, gifts, letters, diaries, notebooks and much more with this book of beautifully illustrated stickers.

With more than 1,350 stickers to choose from and themes covering almost every holiday and special occasion, I Heart Stickers is the perfect gift for children and adults alike.

£9.99 inc. VAT • Paperback • 150×150mm • 96pp • Full colour

NEW

ISBN: 9781780554143 Pub: September 2016

Using simple step-by-step illustrations, each spread in this stylish new book will show budding artists how to draw and decorate beautiful animals and objects. The small, pocket-sized format makes it perfect for creativity on the move.

£5.99 • Paperback • 150×150mm • 128pp • Black and white

103 I HEART SERIES

ISBN: 9781780554426

This luxurious new book takes colouring to the next level, with beautiful illustrations featuring splashes of gorgeous gold ink. £5.99 • Paperback • 150×150mm • 128pp • Black and white with gold ink

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NEW The best-selling I Heart Colouring series is the perfect pocket-sized companion for colouring enthusiasts. Each title has an eye-catching foiled cover and is full of beautiful, intricate pictures and scenes to bring to life.

ISBN: 9781780554549 Pub: October 2016

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105 COLOURING BOOKS

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Focusing the mind on creating beautiful pictures, filled with detail and colour, is a calming activity. Kids can avoid concentrating on anxieties by colouring in snoozing foxes, peaceful mountains and graceful birds, or letting their imaginations wander with swirling patterns and doodles. £9.99 • Paperback • 297×210mm • 128pp • Full colour

ISBN: 9781780553092

Children can worry about all sorts of things, and this fun, friendly colouring and drawing book introduces them to ways of managing and living with those worries. Produced in conjunction with a child therapist and a teacher. £9.99 • Paperback • 297×210mm • 112pp • Full colour

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Colouring is great fun, and it’s even better when two can do it together. With complementary facing pictures to choose from, kids can grab a friend and share the colouring fun.

opportunity for parent and “Thechildperfect to share the fun of colouring.

Primary Times (Colour” with Mum)

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There’s room for two to colour in this beautiful book, providing the opportunity for parents and children to share the fun of colouring. The side-by-side pictures are perfectly styled to be enjoyed together. £9.99 • Spiral bound • 300×240mm • 96pp • Black and white

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These stunning large-format books feature delightfully detailed designs in decorative frames.

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Packed with patterns and scenes to design, trace and colour, this innovative colouring book includes 20 perforated tracing paper sheets which can be used to create stunning ‘stained-glass’ effect pictures. £9.99 • Paperback • 297×210mm • 104pp • Full colour

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Gorgeously patterned postcards to pull out, colour in and send to someone special. With beautifully foiled covers.

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Each image in these fantastic colouring books appears as a completely coloured-in design, before being repeated in black line for kids to fill in. £5.99 • Paperback • 297×210mm • 48pp • Full colour

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Through enchanting illustrations, classic stories and characters are brought to life on the pages of these beautiful colouring books.

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The royal procession stopped in front of Alice.

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Primary Times (Alice” in Wonderland)

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These dogs don’t get bored at night.

ISBN: 9781780551654 Black and neon orange

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These quirky colouring books are full of hilarious and extraordinary illustrations, from crazy monsters to animal mashups, that will banish boredom and transform everyday life into chaos and fantasy.

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Packed with weird, wild and wacky activities that are sure to beat boredom and keep children busy for hours on end.

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