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Kirsty MacColl, singer of 'Fairytale of New York' led a dazzling life - tender, creative, heroic and full of love. This book, by her mother, charts her incredible life but also mourns her tragic and untimely death, telling with heartfelt truth of the elaborate cover-up, appealing for justice to be done in her name.

Christo Brand was a South African farm boy, assigned as prison warder to a notorious black terrorist, Nelson Mandela. The two of them, a boy of 18 and a long-suffering freedom fighter aged 60, could well have become bitter enemies. Instead they formed an extraordinary life-long friendship. Told by Christo himself, this is their incredible story.

In a world of boy bands and manufactured pop, Jake Bugg's simply-strummed tales of life on a council estate where he grew up have connected with music fans around the world. Journalist David Nolan has immersed himself in the Nottingham music scene and tracked down the key players who helped Jake along. Here, for the first time, is Bugg's story.

'I can tell you exactly the day it all went wrong - the day my mum attacked my dad with a kitchen knife. In those few, short seconds, a black hole opened up in my life and I fell right in.'

CHRIS PRATT is now one of the world's most sought-after actors, as the breakout star of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and The Lego Movie. Along the way he's shown that nice guys don't always finish last, juggling a successful movie career and life as a devoted family man, and somehow finding time to develop killer abs along the way.

On 2 January 2013, just a day before Jim Davidson was due to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, he found himself behind more serious locked doors when he was arrested for false sex offense allegations. Searingly honest, No Further Action pays tribute to those who stood by him and takes a wry look at what life is like under public investigation.

8th May 2013: the day Manchester United fans had dreaded for 3 decades. Sir Alex Ferguson announced he was to step down as manager of the world's biggest football club after 27 years in charge. This in-depth biography charts Fergie's unstoppable rise and pays tribute to the greatest manager the world has ever seen.

From the Royal Wedding to the London riots, Merlin's brave exploits for the Met as a top police horse have earned him celebrity status. Featuring in-depth interviews with officers who work with Merlin day-to-day, this book delves into the surprising history of British police horses and how they are a key part of law enforcement around the world.

For the killer, there is always the problem of getting rid of the body. This book explores many cases that suggest that, whatever the motive for murder, the back garden is a convenient place to bury their grisly secrets.

This is the story of a young girl's journey from a poor, but conventional family background to become Britain's foremost dominatrix. Intelligent and humorously written, the erotic content is contained within a warm and moving true story of triumph over family intrigue and tragedy.

As well as a history of the young couple's romantic relationship, this in-depth book chronicles the next chapter of this modern-day fairytale and is packed with beautiful photographs, fascinating facts and expert analysis. An intriguing insight and unrivalled souvenir, this is an essential read for royalists and romantics alike.

Lenny Hamilton has been at the receiving end of one of Ronnie Kray's most brutal acts of violence. This book gives a first-hand account of life under the Twins' brutal regime and should change the way they are perceived by the public. It also reveals the identity of Reggie's secret love child.

Moving and at times horrific, The Horse Girl is an extraordinary story of hate redeemed by love, as well as a testament to the triumph of the human spirit over the most terrible adversity.

This is the amazing story of a true showbiz star.

In this gripping book, Al Cimino explores the appalling truth behind these and several more cases of the disappeared, delving into the depths of human depravity that enabled such cruel acts and shining a light on the courage and tenacity of the survivors. This is a testament to human courage and a forensic examination of some truly terrible crimes.

The 1970s - the last decade when every fan of every club could wish for the stars. This book harks back to a lost era when the game still belonged to the fans; they could identify with the players, recognise their heroes, and believe they all had a shot at glory.

Girls with Balls tells the extraordinary story of the time when women ruled the football world. With recollections from the last remaining member of the team from Dick Kerr's glory years and a treasure trove of contemporary photographs, this is the missing chapter in the history of football - its last great secret.

Packed with hundreds of obscure but fascinating facts, brought to life with fun and quirky illustrations, The Completely Useless Guide to London is, as the title suggests, an unnecessary yet informative and compulsively entertaining guide to our ancient and endlessly fascinating city.

We learn history through rose-tinted lenses. Your old teachers said we Brits made it here by way go some great master-plan. Not so. This book is history told through human failings, schoolboy errors, bad luck and extraordinary consequences; a history of mishearing, misdiagnosis and misinterpretation - a history you won't find in the textbooks.

Did you know that snails can sleep for three years without eating? Or that the average four-year-old asks over 400 questions a day? The Useless Information Society was formed by some of Britain's best-loved journalists, who meet regularly to swap new nuggets of trivia. This is the third collection of their incredible, fascinating, and utterly trivial findings. Each page is packed with off-the-wall, mind boggling facts guaranteed to amuse and delight in equal measure.

Paddy Monaghan's record of 114 bare-knuckle fight wins is not only testimony to his exceptional strategic skill and fearsome punching ability, but also to his sheer determination and passion. This autobiography provides an insight into Paddy's world of violence.

Cara Delevingne has fast become one of the most influential supermodels on the planet. She is the girl who landed on her feet in the fickle fashion industry, and she's here to stay. But she's not just a pretty face; Cara's quirky charm - and controversial antics - are pure box-office. Abi Smith's biography traces Cara's life on and off the catwalk.

If you have ever dreamt of meeting Justin Bieber then this is the book for you! With stories from his biggest fans around the world, this is a truly unique book packed with all-access material you won't find anywhere else.

Uncompromising in its language, pace and style, Born Gangster is the ultimate ride into the exclusive, power-driven world of the gangster, told by a man who has lived and breathed the underworld all his life. It will leave you breathless.

He's the man who made millions laugh with a twitch of his perfectly coiffured moustache as anchorman Ron Burgundy, and rebooted the internet's funny bone as the mastermind behind FunnyOrDie. If there is comedy to be mined, you can be sure Will Ferrell will find it, and this biography traces his journey from class clown to Hollywood comic icon.

MEET THE MEN WHO RULED THE FOOTBALL TERRACES. THEY CAUSED CHAOS AND STRUCK FEAR INTO ANY RIVAL FAN WHO CROSSED THEIR PATH.

Peter has graced the stage with many of the all-time greats from Laurence Olivier and Orson Wells to Judi Dench, and in Summer Wine & Other Stories speaks with great humour and candour about his experiences on and off camera.

Shock, tears, anger, loss - X Factor 2012 had it all and much, much more! Fans all over the country were divided like never before, as they fought to defend their favorite acts with every tool at their disposal. Twitter, Facebook, blogs and phone lines were all clogged with opposing opinions from everyone from teens to grandmothers; politicians to

When Sir Jimmy Savile died in 2011 he was celebrated as a prolific charity fundraiser who had dedicated his time to worthy causes. But on 3 October 2012, ITV broadcast a documentary called Exposure: The Other Side of Jimmy Savile. In it they revealed the shocking truth behind the popular TV persona. Several women alleged that Savile had sexually abused them when they were underage, sparking a flurry of further allegations in the following days and weeks. Savile was accused of abusing hundreds of young children and teenagers over nearly 50 years and on 19 October the Metropolitan Police launched a formal criminal investigation into his behaviour. Just how was Savile allowed to get away with such monstrous crimes for so long? What role did the BBC play in sweeping previous allegations under the carpet? Why was a Newsnight investigation that was set to expose Savile shelved? How was he given access to vulnerable individuals? Who else was involved? Top journalist John McShane answers these questions and more in this unflinching examination of the scandal that has rocked some of Britain's most famous institutions to the core. This is the full story of how Jimmy Savile went from being a TV favorite to the most reviled man in Britain.