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Asa Briggss energy fuelled him to write more than fifty books, including five formidable volumes on the history of broadcasting. At the zenith of his fame he was one of the best-known historians of his generation, his name on a cover a guarantee of substantial sales. From humble beginnings in the back streets of Keighley, he rose to become a peer of the realm, one of the Great and the Good. He was Vice-Chancellor of Sussex, the most fashionable of the new universities, and Chancellor of the Open University, the largest. He became President of the Workers Educational Association, reflecting his deep commitment to a more equal society. His own life illustrated the power of education to overcome disadvantage. But for all his success, his was also a story of frustration and disappointment. He took on too much, and in later life was unable to juggle his commitments as once he could. Moreover, the world around him had changed. Once at the centre of things, he found himself on the periphery. The inner life of Asa Briggs was more turbulent than it appeared from the outside. Even those who thought they knew him well may be surprised by the revelations in this fascinating biography.

LOVE IN PIECES is filled with warmth, heart, and humour and populated with characters who I was cheering for LUCY CLARKE A truly beautifully written, life-affirming read Powerful and emotional KIM NASH The heartwarming new novel from Anouska Knight about the powerful bond between two sisters, is perfect for fans of Dani Atkins, Emma Cooper and Becky Hunter. Reader praise for Love in Pieces: Filled with lessons of family, hope, and self discovery, Love in Pieces is a beautiful book that will stay with you a long time Great characters and a very well thought out plot! Anouska did such a good job of making me care, feel connected to the people and stories This book really is special and I cant recommend it enough What is loved can never be lost On Nancys phone sits a column of texts to her sister Molly which have never been answered. Wherever Molly has been for the last two years, she might have found time to let her family know what shes doing. At a loss, Nancy distracts herself, working long hours at her city job; until the day she is rushed to hospital with a suspected heart attack. Nancys been working a little too hard. Drinking a little more than she should. Everything has become just a bit too much. Now the only sensible option for recuperation is to return to the place she has been avoiding: her mums house. Molly may not be there in person, but her presence is everywhere in the village and in their home, where everything remains untouched, waiting for her safe return. As Nancy begins to let down her guard and reconnect with her family and childhood friend Clarence, the secrets shes run from for two years become increasingly hard to escape. But could opening her broken heart be the best way to put it back together? Praise for Anouska Knight: The perfect summer read Jenny Colgan An exciting young author Jackie Collins A brilliant page turner Lorraine Kelly

A Telegraph Best Book of 2025.A News Statesman Book of the Year 2025. David Goldblatt is possibly the best football historian there has ever been. Dominic SandbrookDavid Goldblatt is the greatest British sportswriter of the 21st century Injury Time is an absolute classic. James Montague, author of The Billionaires Club and Engulfed Football, history and the state of the nation and why it matters. Injury Time is a sharp and thought provoking look at contemporary British society through the lens of football; a society shaken by more than a decade of economic, political and social upheaval, whose causes and consequences have proved hard to grasp. Set against the backdrop of Brexit, Covid and todays polycrisis spanning economic decline, war in Europe, political unrest and climate change this book argues that football provides an unmatched vantage point for understanding the nations state of affairs. From grassroots clubs battling for survival to the rise and fall of Russian oligarchs in the sport, the games tragedies and triumphs echo the larger shifts shaping Britain. With striking examples such as Marcus Rashfords anti-hunger campaign and the uproar surrounding Gary Linekers tweets, Injury Time underscores footballs central role in public conversation. Football, Goldblatt contends, is the ultimate societal bellwether a reflection of Britains virtues and flaws alike.

Information, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year in 2026 Packed with new features and advice, the 2026 edition of this guide is a perfect gift for any gardener. Month by month, theres timely gardening advice and information from the National Trust, together with inspiring writing and beautiful illustrations. Every month includes: Weather charts sunrise and sunset, average temperatures A task to start; a task to finish Pruning made simple A recycling project If you only do one thing Crop of the month Something to savour House plant of the month Wildlflower focus Trivia Facts too good to keep to yourself Quotations Wit and wisdom from famous gardeners, past and present Theres information on enjoying other gardens too with dates for garden events around the country in 2026, including from the National Trust and RHS.

Ellie battles feelings of anxiety about school that she cant explain in this sensitively told tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. When Ellie wakes up one day and cant face going to school, her parents think there must be a reason. Is she being bullied? Or is the schoolwork too hard? But neither of these things are true, and Ellie finds it impossible to explain how she feels. As the days of absence turn into weeks and then months, Ellies parents support her through this difficult time, but can she find a way to go back?

A gripping thriller and Belkin is a character many readers will want to encounter again THE SUNDAY TIMESRemarkable If only all first novels were as enthralling as this FINANCIAL TIMESMerridales talents as a Russia expert and writer combine to beam light on the depths of Moscows underworld THE SUN Moscow, 1934. When a body is discovered during the construction of the glittering new Moscow subway, Investigator Anton Belkin wants nothing to do with the case. It will mean asking difficult questions of all the wrong people, and Anton has a very personal reason to keep his head down. But he has not reckoned with Vika, his former lover and now influential member of the secret police, who is adamant Anton is the best man for the job. Buried in the tunnels beneath the capital is a dangerous secret, but one entangled in a sticky web of political and personal rivalries, deceptions and betrayals. Soon Anton must choose between his conscience and saving those he loves from the vengeful grip of the Soviet state. ___ Both a brilliant thriller and a historical record of the ambition, terror and deviousness of that black era in Russian history Gareth Rubin, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Turnglass

When Danny reveals the dark underside of a company making a new fighting toy gadget, he has no idea of the danger hes in A gripping sci-fi mystery from bestselling Alastair Chisholm. Everyone is desperate to have a Blitzer, the new fighting-game craze. But Dannys Blitzer is broken it wont fight! His classmates laugh at him. His brother tells him to wipe the code and start again. But Danny does something different and everything changes. For the people behind Blitzers are hiding a deadly secret, and now everyone is in danger. Can Danny uncover the truth? Can he figure out what Blitzers are? And above all, can he save his best friend? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Crushing it onlinecrashing in real life What a treat! DAWN FRENCHThe brand-new heartwarming and escapist rom-com from Rosie Nixon. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Alexandra Potter! Following an eventful stint styling Manhattans elite, Amber Green is back in London and ready to style her biggest client yet. Superstar influencer Mandy Sykes is all-American and all-wrong for her new Surrey surroundings. Desperate to endear herself to the British upper crust, and to win likes from a new fanbase, the brash celebrity tasks Amber with providing all the smoke and mirrors she might need. With only twelve weeks to prove her worth and to earn the bonus which will secure her dream flat with her steady boyfriend, Rob Ambers biggest challenge is to keep her flats firmly on the ground. But when your new boss has a private life as colourful as her designer wardrobe, and a brother-in-law whose ridiculously good looks cant help but catch your eye, it becomes hard to tell whos a genuine influencer, and who is simply a bad influence READERS LOVE ROSIE NIXON! This riotous romp is a thrilling and fun ride Heat A hilarious, fast-paced and thoroughly entertaining read This is a must read for Devil Wears Prada and Shopaholic fans! Adele ParksJust like watching your favourite rom-com all snuggled up on the sofa full of glitz and sparkle Funny, showy, but also poignant, this is a fashionistas dream book SunPure good fun! Absolutely riveting, and so true! Joan Collins

WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDRENS FICTION 2025 One of the Telegraphs 50 BEST CHILDRENS BOOKS OF ALL TIME The stunning novel from Jamila Gavin, bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. Flawless Telegraph Based on the true story of Indian WWI gunner and recipient of the Victoria Cross, Khudadad Khan. The story is told from four perspectives: Lotte, a Belgian farmgirl whose village is the flashpoint for a battle; Ernst, a German teenage cavalry soldier whose grandiose dreams of war lie in tatters; Khudadad Khan, the gunner fighting with the British Army; and a wild walnut tree. When Lottes farm is destroyed in the fighting, she and her sister flee with their young neighbour Michael, to take refuge beneath the walnut tree on the ridge a ridge currently being defended from the encroaching Germans by Indian gunner Khudadad Khan. There, they are joined by traumatised German soldier Ernst, whose horse lies lost in the trenches of the battle raging below. As their perspectives converge, their shared humanity emerges as a light in the darkness of war, safe beneath the branches of the walnut tree that shelters them all.

DIANTE DOS DESAFIOS do mercado internacional e da instabilidade econômica, Marina decide traçar seu próprio caminho. Cansada da rotina exaustiva de um cargo mal remunerado, ela se arrisca como agente

If you love dogs, if you love travel and if you dont mind Mark, you will love this bookPaddy McGuinnessCall me Mark. My first time in the Roman district of Trastevere was in 1997 whilst covering the England World Cup qualifier for Radio 1. Nearly thirty years later, Im headed back there, with my wife Bella and dog Arlo in tow.Call me Arlo. I normally hate the sight of suitcases in case it means Him and Her are leaving me, but this time Im coming with them. Ive got my favourite food packed and my doggy passport ready to go. In March 2024, the radio presenter Mark Radcliffe and his wife Bella set off from Cheshire in their VW Beetle convertible for a three-month sojourn in Rome taking with them their beloved and pampered five-year old cavapoo, Arlo.Et Tu Cavapoo? is an account of their time there, told alternately between Mark and Arlo. Join them as they take in the sights (and sniffs) of Rome - from Arlo being taunted by his mortal enemies at the citys cat colony, the pros and cons of queueing for pizza at a trattoria, Arlos fear of water extending to the Trevi Fountain, discovering what exactly the Spanish had to do with those famous steps, and the site where Shakespeares Caesar uttered the immortal words: Et tu, Brute?Told with humour, affection and insight, this is a travel book like no other as one man and his dog seek to understand each other in one of the great cities of the world. A must-read for lovers of travel and history, food and drink, art and architecture, but also those seeking a deep insight into the eccentricities of the canine mind.

A reassuring and beautifully illustrated celebration of the unbreakable parent-child bond. Written by Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, with artwork from award-winning illustrator, Ben Mantle. As a little girl and her mum discover some dinosaur footprints on the beach - one set small, one set large - they wonder who they could have belonged to . . ."Come, Little Dino, the world is so wide.The safe place for you, is here by my side . . ."Little Dino loves exploring the wide world with Mama, but when they get separated by a storm, can he be brave and find the way back to her side? Perhaps the kindness of others, and some clues in the sand, will help to lead Little Dino home . . .Inspired by real dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye in Scotland!

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY KATIE KITAMURAA work of visceral urgency and power AMITAV GHOSHTotally and shockingly alive from its very first paragraph ALI SMITH, GUARDIANAn extraordinary bookSUNDAY TELEGRAPHAgu is just a boy when war arrives at his village. His mother and sister are rescued by the UN, while he and his father remain to fight the rebels. Run! shouts his father when the rebels arrive. And Agu does run. Straight into the rebels path.In a vivid, sparkling voice, Agu tells the story of what happens to him next. His story is shocking and painful, and completely unforgettable.

As any Leeds United fan will tell you, following the Whites is certainly never boring. Almost as famous for their periods of chaos as for their moments of glory, over the years supporters have been left exhilarated and exasperated in equal measure - whilst remaining one of the most passionate fanbases in the world.Now, as Leeds celebrate their return to the Premier League, renowned Opta statistician and lifelong fan Jonny Cooper digs into the numbers and stats to present an alternative history of the club, from the glory of the Revie years right through to lifting the Championship trophy under Daniel Farke - via the title win of 92, never-ending play-off heartbreak, a brief visit to League One and, of course, the Marcelo Bielsa era.With a unique blend of stats and analysis, quirky insights, player records and a view from the terraces, this treasure trove of trivia is full of the good, the bad and the downright weird from the world of Leeds United. A football book unlike any other, this is the ultimate celebration of one of Englands most historic - and unique - clubs.INCLUDES THE STORY OF THE 2024-25 PROMOTION SEASON

NOW a BBC Television series! An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.Its Gabriels fifth and final year at Crookhaven School for Thieves, and the crew have only one thing on their minds. This year, they must take down Gabriels parents - the infamous leaders of the criminal organisation, the Nameless - once and for all.How will the crew balance this goal alongside their last year of studies, which includes a new class called Groundwork, and the most difficult Break-in to date: infiltrating Crookhaven itself?Most importantly, can they find a way to lure two of the Underworlds most notorious villains out of the shadows, without anyone getting hurt...?The final book in the criminally good Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.

In The Infernal Garden, Gregory Leadbetters poetry leads us into dark and verdant places of the imagination, the edge of the wild where the human meets the more-than-human in the burning green fuse of the living world. This liminal ground becomes a garden of death and rebirth, of sound and voice, in poems that combine the lyric with the mythic, precision with mystery.Responding to the intricate crisis in our relationship to our planet and the life around us, the garden here assumes a haunting, otherworldly aspect, as a space of loss, grief and trial, which nonetheless carries within it the energies of regeneration and growth. At the heart of this bewitching book is the force of language itself at once disquieting and healing through which we are drawn to the common roots of art, science, and magic, in exquisite poetry of incantatory power."This is heavy-metal poetry, dark and decidedly theatrical." - Jeremy Wikeley, The best poetry books of 2025 so far, The Telegraph.

Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the worlds most magical plants.For thousands of years, plants have been used to heal and soothe. Discover the amazing power within a humble leaf, seed, petal and stem, and how our ancestors feared or revered flowers and herbs. From the mandrake that bestows luck to the calming St Johns wort, take a fascinating walk through a witchs garden, exploring the uses, folklore and history of over fifty common plants.Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.

When billionaire Alexander Voss calls, Emma Morrison knows this isnt just another booking. As the citys premier Nyotaimori artist, shes used to wealthy clients dining from her naked bodybut this invitation promises something more. Three titans of industry want the full experience: professional body sushi service, dedicated attention from her husband Eric as their personal waiter, and private appreciation that goes far beyond art.For Emma and Eric, this is the culmination of two years perfecting their cuckold dynamic. Shes the goddess who commands worship; hes the devoted husband who finds purpose in serving the men who can satisfy his wife in ways he never could. Tonight, their roles will be tested at the highest level of wealth and power.As Eric pours champagne and Emma becomes living art, the line between professional service and personal desire dissolves. What begins as an elegant dinner becomes an intimate feast, where appreciation takes its most primal form and devotion is measured in million-dollar payments.Some couples play house. Emma and Eric play with fire.

"A masterpiece of thriller and mystery."Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)Prison psychologist Dr. Alison Payne has interviewed hundreds of convicted killers, advocating for their releaseor determining if they should remain behind bars.But when a suspected killer she once interviewed escapes, Alison must delve into the dark corridors of his mind to save others before its too lateand to save herself.This is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestsellers have received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.The series is a page turning suspense ride, immersing you in a captivating cat-and-mouse game brimming with shocking twists. This refreshing take on the thriller genre features an ingenious female protagonist who can outsmart them all, and who is guaranteed to capture your heart. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!"An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings I cant wait to see what happens next."Reader review (Her Last Wish)"A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!"Reader review (Her Last Wish)"A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!"Reader review (City of Prey)"Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I havent seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours."Reader review (City of Prey)"Everything that I look for in a book a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!"Reader review (Girl, Alone)"Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book a must read for mystery and suspense readers!"Reader review (Girl, Alone)

A stunning reimagining of Tristan and Isolde set in a dystopian world woven with magic. An incredibly addictive debut YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy. I couldnt turn the pages fast enough! Alwyn HamiltonMagical, romantic and deeply nostalgic Sarah UnderwoodIts been thirty-seven years since the Republic was destroyed. Now, the five clans and the Kingsland fight for control.Isadora, daughter of the clans leader, risks her life on the battlefield to help injured clan soldiers. But when she stops an attack from Tristan, a Kingsland assassin, his soldiers shoot her with a poisoned arrow. As Isadora lies dying, Tristan does the unimaginable: he offers to save her life using a rare magic.Yet, in choosing to live, Isadora is unknowingly bound to the mysterious Tristan, through a magical connection that could allow him access to her emotions, her deepest memories and the very information he needs to destroy the clans