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All descriptions in this catalogue are correct at the time of going to press and are subject to alteration without any notice.
The most eagerly anticipated event on the 2020 sporting calendar, the 16th UEFA European Championship, will take place between 12 June and 12 July. Held in cities across 12 different nations including London, Glasgow and Dublin, the tournament will see 24 teams compete for the most prestigious international prize in the European game.
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Our official UEFA licensed guides and activity books to UEFA EURO 2020 contains everything football fans of all ages – passionate or casual – will need to enjoy the tournament.
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ISBN: 978-1-78312-547-0
Welbeck 978-1-78739-403-2 2 April 2020 246 x 189 mm
128pp, PB 150 images 45,000 words £12.99
Packed full of facts and statistics and beautifully illustrated with a superb collection of photographs, UEFA EURO 2020™: The Official Book is suitable for fans of all ages and is the perfect accompaniment to the year's biggest football event. NOT FINAL ART
Author: Keir Radnedge The UEFA and EURO 2020 words, the UEFA EURO 2020 Logo and Mascot and the UEFA European Football Championship Trophy are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under licence by the Welbeck Publishing Group.
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Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-544-9 2 April 2020 280 x 216 mm
32pp, PB Images throughout 2,000 words £4.99
UEFA EURO 2020™: Activity Book will appeal to every young football fan who is eagerly anticipating the sporting showpiece of the summer of 2020. Filled with games, puzzles and colouring and drawing activities, this book promises to stimulate the creativity of young football fans while enhancing their appreciation of one of the most prominent sporting tournaments staged in Europe.
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Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-543-2 2 April 2020 246 x 189 mm
UEFA EURO 2020™: Handbook delivers a wealth of football information in a compact and colourful format – ideal for popping into a child’s rucksack. Its winning mix of facts and figures with on-the-page puzzles and quizzes, will appeal to young football fans who want to be entertained while also becoming experts in the tournament. Author: Kevin Pettman
Author: Emily Stead
48pp, PB Images throughout 8,000 words £6.99
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FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS The next books in a fantastic new series aimed at young football fans everywhere. Each book tells the story of a different football superstar’s rise to glory, and includes all kinds of facts, stats, football jokes, cartoons and more.
Welbeck Children’s Books Images throughout 198 x 129 mm Approx. 3,000 words £5.99 128pp, PB
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FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
978-1-78312-536-4
978-1-78312-535-7
KANE RULES
2 April 2020
The book presents readers with everything they need to know about England and Tottenham Hotspur’s star forward Harry Kane. The simple, narrative text is supplemented with cartoons and visual jokes and presented with an energetic, graphic look. Sections and chapters will make it easy to navigate and fun to dip in and out of. Kane Rules is written in an clear and humourous style that’s ideal for early readers. A supporting cast of players, managers, TV pundits and fans that chip in with quotes, jokes and comments all add to the playful and informative fun.
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MBAPPÉ RULES
2 April 2020
Mbappé Rules charts the meteoric rise of France and Paris St Germain’s star striker, who lit up the FIFA World Cup in 2018, and also became the most expensive teenage player in the same year. The engaging, straightforward story is split into short chapters and filled with amazing high-energy illustrations, plus tons of jokes, facts, quotes and observations.
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FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
978-1-78312-537-1
978-1-78312-538-8
STERLING RULES
11 June 2020
This brilliant book tells the story of Raheem Sterling, from his very first steps onto the pitch to his latest amazing achievements in international football. Filled with hilarious and informative illustrations, Sterling’s progress is told with humour, warmth and energy. Find out about his early years at Queens Park Rangers to his first hat-trick for England. Every chapter is filled with bitesized facts and quotes to get even reluctant readers turning the page, making this title an absolute must for all Sterling fans.
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MESSI RULES 978-1-78312-534-0 £5.99
RONALDO RULES 978-1-78312-533-3 £5.99
HAZARD RULES
11 June 2020
Discover why Hazard is one of the world’s best footballers in this fantastic fan book. As well as giving all the hottest Hazard stats, facts and achievements, it tells the story of his progress from his earliest years to his current role as Real Madrid star and captain of the Belgian national team. Inside, you’ll find all manner of cool and funny original illustrations, including quotes, records and hilarious observations from the authors. If you’re a young Hazard fan, you need this book!
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YOUNG, FEARLESS, AWESOME
25 YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-525-8 2 April 2020 246 x 189 mm
112pp, HB Images throughout 18,000 words £12.99
Features profiles of young people who are making a difference to the world today – representing the current mood for activism, especially around environmental issues and climate change. Each profile ends with a ‘Be awesome like...’ section giving practical, everyday examples of how readers can speak up against injustice. Portraits are created by a selection of hand-picked contemporary illustrators. Meet 25 young people who changed, or are changing, the world! Learn about some of the most gifted and brave youngsters on the planet who all made a difference while they were young. From musical geniuses to environmental activists, Young, Fearless, Awesome is packed with inspiring tales of human passion and courage. It features modern-day activists such as Greta Thunberg, Felix Finkbeiner and Emma González, plus a selection of inspirational heroes from recent history, such as Anne Frank and Claudette Colvin. These inspirational youths stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame huge obstacles to make a change. Each profile concludes with a ‘Be Awesome Like...’ section in which the profile is linked to everyday scenarios readers might encounter, and suggests ways for them to show bravery or peacefully protest against injustice in their daily lives. Stella Caldwell studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and worked in book publishing as an editor for several years. She is the author of many books for children including Dragonworld, Fairy World, Gods, Heroes and Monsters and Explore 360: The Tomb of Tutanhkamun.
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WHAT WOULD SHE DO? 978-1-78739-234-2 PB £9.99 STAND UP, STAND OUT! 978-1-78312-423-7 HB £12.99 TAKE A STAND! 978-1-78312-465-7 HB £8.99 MY HEROES AND ME 978-1-78312-442-8 HB £8.99 WONDER WOMEN 978-1-78312-475-6 HB £14.99 WHAT WOULD SHE DO? GIFT SET (x2 Vol) 978-1-78312-480-0 PB £12.99
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THE HAPPY BOOK Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-546-3 14 May 2020 228 x 262 mm
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48pp, HB Images throughout 2,000 words £8.99
Full of playful, interactive coping strategies that will help children to examine their anxieties in a fresh, objective way and move towards overcoming them. An ideal tool for children who find it hard to understand and express their emotions, hopes and anxieties. The perfect gift for a child starting school, or struggling with their peers. Emotional health is increasingly part of school curricula due to its contribution to academic progress. The Happy Book is a playful, warm and inviting activity picture book to encourage children to pay attention to their moods, and learn to express their thoughts and feelings rather than hide them away. Top tips help young children to identify their emotions, while mini science sections explain simply what happens in their brain and body. Fun activities are perfect to keep kids engaged with the content in a practical way, through learning how to make a glitter jar, creating easy muffin recipes, making a memory box, and much more.
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THE AMAZING RECYCLING PROJECT BOOK Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-519-7 2 April 2020 262 x 228 mm
96pp, PB Images throughout 5,000 words £8.99
Encouraging readers to recycle craft materials, this is a book parents will enjoy too. Photographic step-by-step instructions are easy for kids to follow. Have fun converting old cereal boxes and egg cartons into fabulous craft makes. From a robot to a snapping crocodile, children will love these exciting creations! Alternating picturebook style spreads narrated by the quirky makes themselves and step-by-step instructions on how to create them, this book will inspire kids and parents to look twice at the humble sock and toilet roll. Follow the step-by-step guides and don’t forget to use the handy cutout bits and pieces at the back of the book to help you with your crafts. Sara Stanford is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for arts and crafts. She has worked on licensed and own-brand books, magazines and partworks for Egmont, Scholastic, Hachette and Eaglemoss.
Publishing February 2020:
THE BRILLIANT RECYCLING PROJECT BOOK 978-1-78312-518-0 £8.99
CHILDREN’S 12+
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HAVE PRIDE
AN INSPIRATIONAL HISTORY OF THE LGBTQ+ MOVEMENT Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-550-0 11 June 2020 220 x 170 mm
128pp, HB Images and photos throughout 18,000 words £14.99
A comprehensive photographic history of the LGBTQ+ movement, complemented with bright, stylish illustration to appeal to young adult readers. Profiles of significant LGBTQ+ figures, ‘Why I have Pride’ messages and coming out stories are scattered throughout the book. Whoever you are, have pride. More than a simple history of the international LGBTQ+ movement, this is an inspirational book that conveys a message of tolerance to its readers, teaching them to accept and have pride in themselves and others, whatever their sexuality. It details the struggles and successes of the movement around the world, including decriminalisation, the Stonewall riots and their legacy, global Pride movements and equal marriage. Written to appeal to all readers, it also includes profiles of significant LGBTQ+ figures, coming out stories, and positive advice. Grace Stewart is an experienced children’s author. She studied English Literature at university, and has worked in book publishing as an editor and author for many years.
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POTIONS CLASS
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR THE MAGICALLY MINDED Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-549-4 May 2020 246 x 216 mm
48pp, HB Images throughout 6,000 words £9.99
Featuring easy, fun science experiments and step-by-step photography – it’s a light-hearted early science activity book with a sprinkle of magic to encourage learning. Uses common ingredients easily found around the home. Can you whip up a love potion, or cast a spell for making ice with just the touch of a finger? In Potions Class, children will discover the magic of science, without any intimidating potions masters looming over them! Young witches and wizards can experiment and learn about chemical reactions, non-Newtonian fluids and other scientific principles, as well as making messy magic. Each project is explained simply and clearly, with stepby-step photography that makes each activity easy to follow. NOT FINAL ART
Eddie Robson is an acclaimed scriptwriter and novelist who has written for TV and radio. His comic book writing has appeared in Marvel comics, Doctor Who Adventures and 2000AD.
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SURVIVORS OF LAND, SEA AND SKY THRILLING TRUE STORIES OF SURVIVAL Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-552-4 11 June 2020 246 x 189 mm
96pp, PB Images throughout 10,000 words £7.99
Fifteen amazing, true-life stories of survival against the odds, focussing on the positive outcomes of natural disasters and accidents that have occurred in recent history. A dynamic mixture of illustrations, photographs and exciting narrative text combine to tell the stories in an adventurous way. Thrilling stories of true-life survival, told like never before! This book tells the stories of 15 survivors of land, sea and sky through exciting narrative text with dramatic illustrations and photographs to engage readers in the action. Find out how our everyday heroes survived volcanoes, floods, plane disasters and many more, using only their wits, their determination and the most basic of tools. Ben Hubbard is an accomplished writer with 24 years’ experience, and over 100 titles for children and adults to his name. He’s written books on a wide variety of subjects: from the Samurai and Roman gladiators to football, pop and pet care..
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THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR ENCYCLOPEDIA AN ALL-NEW REFERENCE BOOK WITH UNIQUE DIGITAL ELEMENTS Welbeck Children’s Books 978-1-78312-516-6 14 May 2020 280 x 230 mm
160pp, HB Unique CGI paleoart and images 10,000 words £19.99
Populated with amazing all-new CGI models, showing incredible lifelike detail. See video of dinosaur reconstructions appear to play right on the page. All dinosaurs are shown fully up-to-date – with many new scientific discoveries depicted, making older encyclopedias obsolete. Unlike other encyclopedias, this reveals the living world of dinosaurs, revealing prehistoric creatures interacting with their natural environments A major new children’s learning resource, with 160 pages of fascinating information and images of prehistory’s mightiest beasts. Using original CGI models and stunning paleoart, the whole world of dinosaurs has been recreated. Thanks to groundbreaking recent research, some of these dinosaurs have never been seen on the page before. Going beyond the page, many of the dinosaurs have been digitally enhanced. View the page through the free app and you’ll see dinosaurs appear in 3D, complete with interactive notes - and you can even view them as terrifying life-size models. Dynamic videos play on the page when viewed through the app, allowing readers to see dinosaurs move within a book for the first time. Chris Barker is a palaeontologist, holding a BSc and MRes in Palaeobiology and Vertebrate Palaeontology. He has contributed to several children’s dinosaur reference books across multiple publishers.
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THE ULTIMATE FORTNITE FAN GUIDE
Also available:
INDEPENDENT AND UNOFFICIAL Mortimer Children’s Books 978-1-83935-000-9 14 May 2020 246 x 189 mm
80pp, PB Screengrabs throughout 5,000 words £8.99
Fortnite is the world’s most popular Battle Royale game, with over 250 million players (double the number from June 2018!)
FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE: PRO GAMER GUIDE 978-1-78739-292-2 £12.99
The follow-up title to Welbeck’s first two smash-hit Fortnite books, with over half a million copies in print If you’re a Fortnite fan, you need this book! It’s packed full of everything that makes Fortnite the world’s greatest game, including stats, gameplay tips, online etiquette and guides to each season, plus a full guide to staying safe online. Find out about the best dances and emotes, choose your perfect Fortnite pet, and discover hidden easter eggs that only the pros know about. You’ll also find all sorts of Fortnite funnies, including jokes, pranks and epic fails, plus all the info on the top Fortnite Youtubers and Twitchers. This compendium of Fortnite fun and knowledge is the ideal companion for any avid gamer.
FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE: ULTIMATE WINNER’S GUIDE 978-1-78739-213-7 £9.99
Kevin Pettman has written many game books for Carlton and Welbeck Publishing, including the Fortnite Battle Royale Winner’s Guide and the Roblox Master Gamer’s Guide.
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UNOFFICIAL MINECRAFT GRAPHIC NOVEL
BLACK PLASMA ADVENTURES
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FANTASTIC NEW MINECRAFT STORIES
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Mortimer Children’s Books 978-1-83935-003-0 11 June 2020 246 x 189 mm
96pp, PB Images throughout 4000 words £7.99
This brand new collection of unofficial Minecraft adventures is based on Black Plasma’s hilarious online animations with hundreds of millions of views. Each comic-book adventure includes big laughs, mad action and appearances from some of Black Plasma’s most well-loved characters - especially Derp, the happy-go-lucky hero who never fails to get into impossible scrapes. Every story is short and self-contained, making these easy reads for Minecraft fans of all ages.
MINECRAFT: GOING VIRAL PART 1 978-1-78312-495-4 £7.99
MINECRAFT: GOING VIRAL PART 2 978-1-78739-378-3 £7.99
David Zoellner, also known online as Arbiter 617, is the mastermind behind the fantastically popular Black Plasma Studios, producers of animations which have garnered over 500 million online views.
MINECRAFT: REIGN OF TERROR PART 1 978-1-78739-256-4 £7.99
HISTORY & REFERENCE
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RAF: THE COMPLETE HISTORY THE OFFICIAL STORY Welbeck 978-1-78739-423-0 11 June 2020 280 x 216 mm
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224pp, HB 200 images 25,000 words £25.00
2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and 2018 was the 100th anniversary of the founding of the RAF. Officially endorsed by the RAF with unique access to their archives. 15 September 2020 is Battle of Britain Day, when the 80th anniversary of the battle will be commemorated, with guaranteed national coverage by the BBC and print media. Authoritative text by world-renowned historian James Holland, whose books have sold over 416,000 copies. RAF: The Complete History is the most up-to-date official history of the Royal Air Force - the oldest air force in the world. From its genesis in the horrors of the First World War when pilots were open to the elements in craft made of little more than wood and fabric, to the iconic air battles of the Second World War, through to the lifesaving missions carried out in today’s trouble zones, this book looks at the men, women and aircraft that are at the heart of this great service. With unique access to the RAF’s historic archives, best-selling historian James Holland uses photographs and documents to bring the story of the people, planes and missions to life as never before. James Holland is an historian, writer and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories including Battle of Britain and Normandy ‘44. He has presented – and written – a large number of television programmes and series for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, History and Discovery. He is co-founder of the Chalke Valley History Festival and co-founder of WarGen.org, an online Second World War resource site, and presents the Chalke Valley History Hit podcast. A fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @James1940.
Photograph: © RAF Air Historical Branch
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WORLD WAR II FROM ABOVE A HISTORY IN MAPS AND SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHS Welbeck 978-0-23300-612-3 2 April 2020 250 x 216 mm
160pp, HB 150 images 25,000 words £20.00
Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE and VJ Day.
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A visually stunning combination of Google Earth images showing the modern-day locations of crucial battles and strategic locations alongside specially commissioned maps showing troop movements, tactics and topography. Contains approximately 60 maps spanning the entirety of the war from 1939 to 1945 and featuring all the key theatres. Features a concise narrative setting each battle in context. A never-before-seen combination of annotated satellite images and expertly drawn battle maps. It aims to satisfy both the military history buff and those seeking a visually stunning history gift book, bringing the war vividly and dramatically to life by showing the actual landscapes where battles took place along with specially commissioned annotations depicting remarkable events, troop movements, heroic last stands, or even where individual soldiers stood or fell. Each of the 25 chapters features an enhanced Google Earth image, along with specially commissioned battle maps showing every facet of the conflict in exceptional detail. Here you will find all the key milestones of World War II: the invasion of France, Germany’s first blitzkrieg offensives, the Battle of Alamein, Monte Cassino, Arnhem, the invasion of Sicily, the Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima, D-Day and the final push to Berlin, along with a host of other strategic and battle maps from every geographical location. Written by a highly decorated soldier and leading military history expert, this is an innovative, richly detailed and visually stunning overview of history’s most destructive conflict. Major General Julian Thompson CB OBE served in the Royal Marines for 34 years and commanded the Royal Marine Commandos and the two battalions of the Parachute Regiment during the Falklands War. Since retiring he has been a visiting professor at King’s College, London. His books include The 1916 Experience (2006), The Victory in Europe Experience (2005), The Second World War in 100 Objects (2012) and 1918: How the First World War was Won (2018).
Photograph: WikiImages via Pixabay
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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
THE TACTICS | THE PLANES | “THE FEW” Welbeck 978-0-23300-616-1 14 May 2020 250 x 216 mm
160pp, HB 150 images 30,000 words £20.00
2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain (10 July - 31 October 1940). This will be marked with national and international television news and documentary coverage, and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight air shows across the UK. Officially endorsed by the Royal Air Force with unique access to their archives. Authoritative text by world-renowned air and Second World War historian Richard Overy.
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On 18 June 1940 Churchill declared in the House of Commons – ”The Battle of France is over… the Battle for Britain is about to begin”. With the fall of France, Great Britain was Hitler’s last remaining stepping-stone to European domination. In July, Hitler told his commanders to prepare for the invasion of England. To do this they would have to destroy the RAF - Britain’s last line of defence. As such the Battle of Britain was without doubt one of, if not the, most important victories in British history. The Battle of Britain is the story of that battle: the machines which took to the air; the tactics employed by each side; gripping accounts of the action; the people who took part from the Commanders, to the pilots, to ground crew and plotters. Fascinating facsimile documents brings this great battle to life as never before. Richard Overy, Professor of History, University of Exeter, is a world-renowned historian and an expert on the history of the Second World War, air warfare and the Hitler and Stalin dictatorships. He has won five prizes for his published work, including in 2005 the Wolfson prize for History. He is the author of Welbeck’s landmark Second World War Experience four part series in association with the Imperial War Museum and The Battle of Britain Experience, in association with the RAF.
Photograph: © RAF Air Historical Branch
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BLACK OPS
SECRET MILITARY OPERATIONS FROM 1914 TO THE PRESENT Welbeck 978-0-23300-624-6 14 May 2020 237 x 185 mm
208pp, HB 150 images 40,000 words £20.00
Huge interest in the subject area. The Call of Duty: Black Ops series of games have sold over 100m copies and First Man In: Leading from the Front written by Ant Middleton is a Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller. Contains meticulously researched stories that are true-life thrillers, such as the operation carried out by four black ops squadrons to assassinate Osama bin Laden in 2011. Written by a leading authority on military intelligence and covert ops. A thrilling compendium of undercover warfare from around the world. Meet the most hardened soldiers and operatives facing extraordinary dangers deep behind enemy lines. The book features many amazing stories from World War II, such as the assassination of Holocaust architect Reinhard Heydrich by Britain’s Special Operations Executive, which in 1940 received its mission from Churchill to “set Europe ablaze” in the battle against Nazi tyranny. Also told are the stories of Stalin’s favourite spy; the little-known account of how Japanese military codes were cracked; and Operation Mincemeat, which led to the invasion of Sicily. Written by a leading military intelligence expert, Black Ops ranges across a century of remarkable clandestine operations. Starting with Hans Carl Lody, the first German spy during World War I, we also have the plot to assassinate Lenin; the origins of strategic deception; and the Cold War defection of Oleg Gordievsky from the Soviet Union. The book is brought right up to date with the plot to assassinate Osama bin Laden by Navy SEALS in 2011, and the attempted assassination of the Skripals in the UK in 2018, leading to fears that the world is on the brink of a new Cold War. A compelling anthology of spies, soldiers, mercenaries and assassins, Black Ops tells the secret history of 20th and 21stcentury warfare. Nigel West is an author specialising in security, intelligence, secret service and espionage issues. He is the European Editor of the World Intelligence Review, published in Washington DC, and the editorial director of The St Ermin’s Press. In 1989 he was voted “The Experts’ Expert” by the Observer in London. He writes regularly for SpearsWealth Management Survey and works with The Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies.
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MARIE CURIE
THE PIONEER, THE NOBEL LAUREATE, THE DISCOVERER OF RADIOACTIVITY Welbeck 978-0-23300-617-8 2 April 2020 237 x 185 mm
160pp, HB 150 images 30,000 words £20.00
Marie Curie is one of the most significant scientists of all time. She was the first women to win the Nobel Prize and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. A pioneer of women’s empowerment, her story has never been more topical or inspiring. Radioactive, a biographical film exploring Marie Curie’s life starring Rosamund Pike is set to be released in 2020. Marie Curie coined the term “radioactivity,” and it is to her and her husband, Pierre Curie, that we owe much of our current understanding of the very fabric of reality. Born in Warsaw, Marie was the fifth and youngest child of teachers. Her father taught mathematics and science, for which she showed an early affinity, and she later went to study in Paris, where she met Pierre. The work they did together revolutionized modern science. As well as discovering the atomic rather than chemical nature of radioactivity, the Curies isolated two new elements: polonium and radium. This biography does full justice to the scientific and human aspects of Marie’s life, detailing her tumultuous personal history at a time of social upheaval, and her struggle to gain recognition in an era when female scientists were almost unknown. Marie Curie died in 1934, succumbing to aplastic anaemia that may have stemmed from her scientific investigations. Her work not only contributed to our understanding of the structure of the atom – and therefore the structure of the physical world itself – but also laid the foundations for modern medical innovations such as radiotherapy. Her example continues to inspire millions of people across the world. Dr Richard Gunderman is the John A. Campbell Professor of Radiology at Indiana University, US. He is the author of ten books, including the best-selling Tesla: The Man, the Inventor, and the Age of Electricity.
Also available:
TESLA 978-0-23300-576-8 HB £20.00
HAWKING 978-0-23300-570-6 HB £20.00
FREUD 978-0-23300-546-1 HB £20.00
EINSTEIN 978-0-23300-547-8 HB £20.00
DARWIN 978-0-23300-536-2 HB £18.99
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ROYAL HORTICULTUR AL SOCIET Y
THE ROSE
THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE FLOWER TOLD THROUGH 40 PRINTS Welbeck 978-1-78739-408-7 2 April 2020 280 x 216 mm
208pp, HB 200 images 25,000 words £25.00
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have 4 gardens across the UK and over 200 partner gardens, welcoming more than 1.2 million visitors a year. The Royal Horticultural Society’s The Rose tells the story of the world’s favourite flower through 40 of the most popular and interesting species and hybrids. Arranged chronologically, The Rose brings to life the arrival of each flower in European gardens, detailing the history of the layout of rose gardens and the role that roses play in the “language of flowers”.
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From the first recorded reference to a rose over 7,000 years ago, these extraordinary flowers have captivated botanists, artists, poets, perfumers and gardeners. A symbol of love and patriotism, a scent and flavour synonymous with the East, and the jewel in the crown of ornamental gardens, roses in all their forms bear a special meaning that spans centuries and crosses oceans. Extraordinary botanical illustrations and extracts from classic texts held in the Royal Horticultural society’s world-famous Lindley Library, such as Redouté’s Les Roses, Henry Andrew’s Roses, Mary Lawrence’s Selection of Roses and Victor Paquet’s Choix des Plus Belles Roses, complete this authoritative celebration. Dr Brent Elliott is Historian at the Royal Horticultural Society and has worked there for almost 40 years. He is the author of Victorian Gardens (1986), Treasures of the Royal Horticultural Society (1994), Flora: an Illustrated History of The Garden Flower.
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THE ULTIMATE PREPPER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE SURVIVE THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT Welbeck 978-1-78739-342-4 1 May 2020 237 x 185 mm
224pp, HB 150 images 50,000 words £20.00
The book is written by the world’s number one survivalist James Wesley Rawles, the founder of the Survival Blog. Previous books by Rawles have sold millions of copies around the world, and the Survival Blog was viewed 8.9 million times in 2017. Preparedness for the end of the world is a growing concern; an estimated 4 million Americans now classify themselves as survivalists or preppers, and there are millions more around the world. The Ultimate Prepper’s Survival Guide explores every facet of the vital subject of surviving the end of the world and breakdown of society. It includes tips on the mental and emotional resilience required to help you not just cope but prosper in the new world, as well as advice on basic survival skills such as food-gathering, shelter-building, self-defence and self-sufficiency. With practical easy-to-follow instructions on the preparations you can make today, The Ultimate Prepper’s Survival Guide is of vital importance to anyone worried about the state of the world today. And remember, knowledge is power.
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FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER
THE STORY OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES Welbeck 978-1-78739-404-9 14 May 2020 283 x 245 mm
160pp, HB 350 images 40,000 words £20.00
A magnificent Olympic experience, published in association with the International Olympic Committee. NOT FINAL ART
The Olympic Games is celebrated through 350 colour photographs and artworks, including portraits, action shots and images of memorabilia from every Olympic Summer Games since 1896. Today, the Olympic Summer Games is the world’s biggest sporting event, attracting an audience counted in billions across the globe. Published in the build-up for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020. Tokyo, which first welcomed the world in 1964, is the first city in Asia to host the Olympic Summer Games twice.
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The Olympic Summer Games, held every four years, is renowned for creating instant heroes, moments of triumph and glory, many in search of medals, gold, silver and bronze in colour, all there in the spirit of taking part. Published in association with the International Olympic Committee, Faster, Higher, Stronger: The Story of the Olympic Games brings to life, through more than 350 photographs, the glorious history of the Olympic Summer Games. Illustrating the values that unite the world through sport every four years, beginning in 776 BC in ancient Greece, through to its revival in 1896 and the 27 subsequent editions, this exceptional volume, revised, updated and in an exciting new format, charts the event’s absorbing and star-studded history and a wealth of world sporting achievement.
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A book of dreams, the International Olympic Committee has provided items of rare historical documents from their exclusive archive to be photographed, allowing readers to get closer to the world’s greatest sporting spectacle than ever before. Written with the full co-operation of the International Olympic Committee.
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THE LIT TLE BOOK OF
ENGLAND
OVER 170 LION-HEARTED QUOTES Orange Hippo 978-1-78739-344-8 2 April 2020 137 x 113 mm
192pp, HB 6,000 words £5.99
This book contains more than 170 quotes by players, coaches, journalists, commentators and fans of England’s football team, all keen to have their say. Filled with quotes from all angles of the national football team broken down into separate chapters recalling great players and moments and those everyone would rather forget. England has enjoyed a rebirth of football support following the surprising and uplifting run to the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal, followed by qualification for the UEFA Europa League semi-finals and two big wins to start their EURO 2020 qualifying competition – when the final will be at Wembley. The Little Book of series numbers more than 20 different titles from sport to politics and has sold more than a million copies. The Little Book of England is the latest volume in this highly successful series of sports-themed quotes books. It is dedicated to all things wide and wonderful about the Three Lions, focusing on the words of wit and wisdom from former players, such as Bobby Moore, Gazza and Gary Lineker, to the key men in today’s set-up including manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane. Ingerlund! Ingerlund! Ingerlund! Iain Spragg is a highly respected sports journalist who has reported on almost every major sport over the last 20 years. As well as writing for many British national newspapers, he has penned many books on a variety of sporting topics, including, Federer: Portrait of a Tennis Legend, The Random History of Rugby and, in our Ultimate Fan Book series, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
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PUB QUIZ BOOKS With questions on a huge spectrum of categories, from famous faces to wonders of the world, these are the next instalment in Welbeck's pub quiz book series. Each title contains everything you need to set your own quizzes or learn for others.
Welbeck 2 April 2020 198 x 129 mm
288pp, PB 50,000 words £7.99
THE BAR-STOOL SCHOLAR PUB QUIZ BOOK MORE THAN 8,000 QUIZ QUESTIONS 978-1-78739-363-9
The Bar-Stool Scholar Pub Quiz Book contains a wealth of fascinating information on a huge variety of subjects. There are hundreds of quizzes, divided by difficulty level and subject matter. Many are themed, along the classic lines of music, sport, geography, politics, entertainment etc. and many more. Potluck quizzes are included. This book contains all you will need for setting your own pub quizzes, or for brushing up on your general knowledge before you try your next competition.
THE ULTIMATE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PUB QUIZ BOOK
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The Ultimate General Knowledge Pub Quiz Book contains hundreds of quizzes and a wealth of fascinating information on a huge variety of subjects. The quizzes are divided by difficulty level and subject matter. Many are themed along the classic lines of music, sport, geography, politics, entertainment, etc. and many more. Pot luck quizzes are also included. This book contains all you will need for setting your own quizzes, or for brushing up on your general knowledge before you try your next competition.
THE GREAT BRITISH PUB QUIZ BOOK
MORE THAN 120 QUIZZES ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN 978-1-78739-416-2
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The Great British Pub Quiz Book is the ultimate patriotic trivia challenge for anyone who believes they have the best British quiz brain. The questions cover all your favourite pub quiz topics, focusing especially on the British Isles, its history and culture. Test your friends and family with more than 120 quizzes to be enjoyed. All of the trivia questions come with multiple-choice answers, and topics cover everything from movies and TV shows to politics and history. Use this book to crib up for your next pub quiz or set your own.
THE POP MUSIC PUB QUIZ BOOK 978-1-78739-304-2 £7.99
THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PUB QUIZ BOOK 978-1-78739-288-5 £7.99
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THE MI6 PUZZLE CACHE CLASSIFIED PUZZLES INSPIRED BY THE BRITISH INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Welbeck 978-1-78739-360-8 11 May 2020 238 x 170 mm
224pp, HB 150 images 30,000 words ÂŁ14.99
MI6 is synonymous with puzzles and new recruits are often expected to be able to prove their puzzle-solving abilities. This book provides a chance to hone the skills needed to succeed. There are more than 100 creative puzzles based around the Secret Intelligence Service and their covert espionage techniques. For over 100 years, MI6 has been at the heart of a number of puzzling and mysterious events, and as the world has entered the digital age this has only increased. Put your undercover prowess to the test in The MI6 Puzzle Cache, where you must crack codes, puzzles, ciphers and logical conundrums, all based on the modern missions of Britain’s top agents. Tim Dedopulos is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He worked for Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, and has written roleplaying games and fiction. He wrote KGB Killer Puzzles Dossier (from the same series), The Sherlock Holmes Puzzles Collection and The Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved among many others.
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THINH L AI PUZZLE BOOKS Lai Van Duc Thinh is the inventor of a variety of exciting new puzzle types. He was first recognised internationally when a selection of his puzzles were published in The New York Times in 2017, before he tragically passed away in 2019 at the age of 29.
THINH LAI’S BRAND-NEW PUZZLES ORIGINAL PUZZLES CREATED BY THE VIETNAMESE PUZZLE MASTER Welbeck 978-1-78739-405-6 14 May 2020 198 x 129 mm
192pp, PB 100 puzzle artworks 5,000 words £7.99
A variety of brand-new puzzle types invented by the author and puzzle writer, Lai Van Duc Thinh. Includes a foreword by the legendary puzzle-master Will Shortz, The New York Times crossword puzzle editor. The book includes more than 100 original puzzles of a variety of fresh puzzle types. Full instructions are included for each puzzle type, as well as three separate difficulty levels - easy, medium and hard - as well as all solutions. There is also a foreword by the legendary puzzle-master Will Shortz, who first discovered Lai Van Duc Thinh and published some of his original puzzles in The New York Times.
THINH LAI’S PUZZLE UNIVERSE ORIGINAL PUZZLES CREATED BY THE VIETNAMESE PUZZLE MASTER Welbeck 978-1-78739-406-3 14 May 2020 198 x 129 mm
192pp, PB 100 puzzle artworks 5,000 words £7.99
Thinh Lai’s Puzzle Universe is the second book in his series of excitingly original puzzles. Vietnamese puzzle master Lai Van Duc Thinh has created a series of original puzzle types sure to test the skills of even the most experienced puzzle-solver. Creatively stimulating new puzzles include Bar Code, Elbow Room, Boxing Match, Borderlands and more, each of which come with full instructions on how to solve them, as well as a variety of difficulty levels to aid in your progression. Lai Van Duc Thinh was a puzzle enthusiast from Nha Trang, Vietnam. He invented dozens of varieties of his own puzzles, some of which were first published in The New York Times in the summer of 2017. He tragically passed away in 2019 at the age of 29.
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CATAN PUZZLES
EXPLORE THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD OF CATAN IN THIS PUZZLE ADVENTURE Welbeck 978-1-78739-390-5 11 June 2020 238 x170 mm
224pp, HB 150 images 30,000 words £14.99
Since its creation in 1995 by Klaus Teuber, Settlers of Catan and its many expansions have sold nearly 30 million games around the world, 2 millions copies were sold in 2018 alone. Catan has been produced in more than 40 languages, making it a truly global phenomenon. Catan Puzzles has been written by an acclaimed and bestselling puzzle creator and illustrated throughout with more than 150 high-quality images. The book contains more than 100 puzzles and riddles of varying difficulty, and each chapter includes a path to “victory” by winning resources and victory points. The timeless world of Catan is waiting for you to explore, build settle… and solve! Catan Puzzles is a brand-new book of more than 100 original puzzles based on the wildly popular board game. Catan Puzzles provides a narrative adventure allowing you to discover the mystical island of Catan. While each puzzle contains its own pleasures, each chapter can be played as a miniature game. You must acquire resources by solving the riddles and conundrums; resources lead to victory points, and 10 victory points lead to success! This book includes 10 chapters of puzzles, each containing 10 pairs of puzzles set in the Catan world. The puzzles may be solved on their own or as part of a narrative that runs through each chapter. Each pair includes an easy and a difficult puzzle; the easy puzzle must be solved in order to “unlock” the opportunity to solve the more difficult puzzle. Each correctlyanswered difficult puzzle awards the reader resources, which can eventually be converted into victory points. Upon earning enough victory points, the reader wins the chapter! Richard Galland is a writer and games designer. He has worked as a magazine editor for Games Workshop and as a games designer for Hasbro in the UK and Sony Japan. He is currently the creative director of Warm Acre Games, a successful independent publisher of various types of game, and has published a number of puzzle books, including Art of War Strategic Puzzles and Pride & Prejudice & Puzzles. He lives in Lincoln in the UK
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M U S I C & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
BRIAN MAY’S RED SPECIAL THE STORY OF THE HOME-MADE GUITAR THAT ROCKED QUEEN AND THE WORLD Welbeck 978-1-78739-078-2 14 May 2020 280 x 216 mm
160pp, HB 200 images 30,000 words £20.00
This book offers a full exploration of every aspect of this extraordinary, hand-built musical instrument played by Brian May in Queen. Includes rare photographs of the Red Special, Brian and his father, Queen and images from the set of Bohemian Rhapsody. The guitar was fully dismantled and every piece photographed for the book. Fully updated with two new chapters: technical updates and the Red Special’s – and Brian’s – role in the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody.
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In Brian May’s Red Special you will discover everything about Brian May’s unique, home-made guitar. Brian reveals all, from the guitar’s origins to playing on the roof of Buckingham Palace, from Live Aid to the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, and from the set of Bohemian Rhapsody to opening the Academy Awards in 2019 where the film scooped four Oscars. All of this is accompanied by original diagrams, sketches and notes from the building of the guitar, as well as a selection of classic photographs including Brian on stage with his guitar, close-ups and even an X-ray. Rare images are included throughout, as the entire guitar was dismantled and photographed for the book. Brian May, best known as the lead guitarist of the supergroup Queen, completed the PhD in astrophysics that he abandoned when Queen first started to find fame. He continues to tour with Queen + Adam Lambert. Simon Bradley has been a guitar journalist since 1996, and he has written hundreds of articles and interviews on all aspects of the instrument for many magazines and web sites including Guitarist, Total Guitar, What Guitar?, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Future Music, MusicRadar.com, Brianmay.com, and many more.
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