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Little Book of Abba
by Pat MorganAbba's boy-girl chemistry and irresistibly catchy music took them to towering heights of fame and fortune before the pressures took their toil and the band split in 1982. But the memories and music lived on.
Little Book of Betjeman
by Peter GammondThe Little Book of Betjeman is a perceptive evocation of the late Poet Laureate's life and work. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout, in both colour and black and white, with some hitherto unpublished pictures of the poet and many very rate first editions from the author's personal collection. Peter Gammond knew John Betjeman and the members of his circle of friends at Oxford, such as Maurice Bowra, and, as Vice-Chairman and a former Chairman of The Betjeman Society, he is uniquely qualified to write about Britain's best-loved poet of the 20th century.
Little Book of Bond
by Michael HeatleyLittle Book of Bond is a 128-page hardback book in the million selling Little Book series written by Michael Heatley. This fantastic companion is a perfect entry into the world of the most well-known spy in the world. From the early movie release of Dr No fans of the Bond franchise have been fascinated by Bond's world of fast cars, fantastic looking girls and unique gadgets. This superb book looks at the history of the series and explores the actors who have played him from Sean Connery and Roger Moore to the more recent incarnations through actors Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Little Book of Camper Van
by Charlotte MorganLittle Book of Camper Van, a 128-page hardback book that looks back at the development of one of the most quirky and unique vehicles to have been manufactured, has sold more than 50,000 copies since its launch in 2009. Anyone who has ever driven a Volkswagen Camper will appreciate the appeal of this unique vehicle with its styling and versatility. It has given birth to a raft of products and apparel over the last few years including posters, mugs, money boxes and much more. This is a fascinating look at a cultural icon.
The Little Book of Cheltenham (Little Bks.)
by Catherine AustinFor fans, National Hunt racing has only one home: Cheltenham. The racecourse, which occupies a perfect natural amphitheatre with Cleeve Hill as a dramatic backdrop, is frequently described as 'the theatre of dreams'. The four-day Festival in March has become the pinnacle of ambition for trainers, jockeys and owners. To win there is everything. For punters, months of speculating, planning and wagering climax in fortunes won or lost. Horse-lovers watch, hearts racing, as their favourites soar over the birch and gallop up the famous hill to the finish. The passion expressed in the roar as the tapes go up for the first race of the meeting epitomises how they all feel about Cheltenham. The Little Book of Cheltenham explores the history of this iconic racecourse and charts its progression from the first Gold Cup – a Flat race run on Cleeve Hill in 1819 – to the 2014 redevelopment . From Golden Miller, Arkle and Vincent O'Brien to Best Mate, Ruby Walsh and Sam Waley-Cohen, we meet some of the characters – equine and human – who have become Cheltenham heroes, and go behind the scenes to discover how the heart of jumping racing operates. The foreword is by Cheltenham legend, Nicky Henderson.
Little Book of Cliff Richard
by Mike ReadCliff Richard has been a muscial icon for 5 decades, and this Little Book will be released to help celebrate his 70th birthday in October. 250 million record sales later - Cliff still continues to delight his fans with new music and spectacular live performances. The book is written by ex DJ Mike Read and with 20 Tracks on the CD covering his early days, such as Move It!, Livin' Doll, Travellin' Light and tracks from EPs and LPs (Blue Suede Shoes, Mean Woman Blues, Ready Teddy, Baby, I don't Care amongst others).
Little Book of Cycle Racing (Little Bks.)
by Jon StroudThe Little Book of Cycle Racing tells the story of the world's greaest bike races. From chaotic beginnings at the end of the 19th century to the dominance of Lance Armstrong, the now-disgraced Texan, and the brilliant emergence of British winners, Bradley Wiggins and chris Froome.
Little Book of Diana
by Clare WelchThe Little Book of Diana shows the warm and human side to the world's most famous woman. Hers should have been a long and golden life filled with riches and acclaim when she married the most eligible of bachelors - Charles, the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne.
Little Book of Family History
by Chris MasonA fantastic guide to researching your own family history, this book gives you hints and tips including useful website references and other useful addresses.
The Little Book of Fast Cars (Little Bks.)
by Philip RabyWritten and compiled by author and journalist Philip Raby, The Little Book of Fast Cars is a compilation of some of the fastest road cars ever to have been built. Top Trumps style performance figures for each car, as admired sports cars in the world.
The Little Book of Ferrari (Little Book Ser.)
by Brian LabanWritten by motorsports enthusiasts Brian Laban and Liam McCann, The Little Book of Ferrari tells the story of the world's most iconic cars. The book looks at the man behind the legend, Enzo Ferrari, as well as the history of the marque as a racing team and manufacturer of iconic road cars. An absolute must for motoring and Ferrari fans.
Little Book of Freemasonry
by David GreenlandThe Freemasons: the largest charitable organisation in the world or a secretive society with an ulterior motive? The Little Book of Freemasonry is a 128-page hardback book which charts the history of this enigmatic organisation which will become the subject of Dan Brown's new novel. From masonic myths and conspiracies to initiation oaths and obligations this is a fascinating look into a world that most people see as cloaked in secrecy.
Little Book of Golf Legends: A Lifetime Of Better Golf
by Neil TappinWritten by golf journalist Neil Tappin, The Little Book of Golf Legends is part of the fantastic Legends of Sport series featuring Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket and Grand Prix. Packed with 4-page profiles of 30 of the world's most admired and revered golfers, The Little Book of Golf Legends includes key statistics about each legend, illustrated with some of the best known photographs of them together with a fascinating profile of their career.
Little Book of Golf Tips
by Jezz EllwoodWritten by Jezz Ellwood, equipment editor at Golf Monthly, The Little Book of Golf Tips will be a great addition to any golfer's toolkit. Packed full of tips on how to improve your swing, posture, the mental side of golf and many more, this will be a useful reference book to refer to again and again.
Little Book of Land Rover
by Charlotte MorganLittle Book of Land Rover takes a trip down memory lane and remembers the models that drove their way into the Nation s hearts.. Foreword by motoring historian Stephen Vokins, archivist at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, and one of the foremost authorities on the story of the legendary marque. Launched in 1948 the Land Rover had some unexpected owners including King George VI and Winston Churchill and once the British Army embraced it as their vehicle of choice, the Land Rover s place in motoring s hall of fame was secured The story started with the Series 1, but the family expanded with the arrival of the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Freelander not to mention the purpose-built variations for the military and emergency services so come on a journey to relive the birth of the 4 X 4. This is a fantastic 128-page hardback book celebrating one of the most iconic motoring brands in the world that celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008.
The Little Book of Porsche (Little Book Of Ser.)
by Steve LanhamThe Little Book of Porsche, written by Philip Raby, motoring journalist, tells the story of one of the world's most exciting cars, from the days of Ferdinand Porsche right up to the present day. We take a look at the chronological story of the car, with fascinating detail about its conception and birth. Also included are Top Trumps style specifications for 40 models.
Little Book of Scooters
by Steve LanhamThe Little Book of Scooters traces the originals of the scooter from the 19th Century when vehicle invention and experimentation was still in its infancy. Yet it was not until the late 1950s that the scooter, as we know it today, had become established. With its popularity growing as an affordable form of transport among the youths of the "modern community" or "Mods" - scootering became fashionable in 1960s Britain. The Little Book of Scooters charts the development of this often disparaged slice of motoring history and celebrates the many machines that helped form an iconic era in British popular culture.
Little Book of Spitfire
by David CurnockIn the history of the aeroplane there is one aircraft that is fully deserving of the accolade legendary". Little Book of the Spitfire written by David Curnock tells its' story. Against overwhelming odds in the Battle of Britain, and taking part in major actions in every operational theatre in World War 2, the Spitfire became a symbol of victory. Built in greater numbers than any other aircraft of the time, examples of this icon of British aviation achievement are still flying today, paying tribute to her designer and makers, and in honour of those who flew and maintained her in those dark days.
Little Book of Spurs
by Graham BettsLittle Book of Spurs is a unique and fascinating A to Z of one of the biggest and well-supported football clubs in the world. This book is a must for any Spurs fan, with features on all the key players, managers and events that have shaped the club to date. Includes profiles on legends such as Glenn Hoddle, Jimmy Greaves, Ossie Ardiles, Gary Lineker and Bill Nicholson. Little Book of Spurs is a perfect companion to the upcoming season, which sees the club in the Champions League for the first time in its history.
Little Book of Sunderland
by Rob MasonThe only thing that's little about SAFC is this book! Sunderland prides itself on not just being a big club but one of the biggest. Only five clubs have been champions of England more times than Sunderland who were the first team to be champions three times, the first to score 100 goals in a season, the only top flight team to ever have a 100% home record and the last club in the country to have never played outside the top flight. Sunderland's Stadium of Light was the biggest football ground built in England in the second half of the twentieth century but soon had to be extended. Even when struggling Sunderland can average home gates of over 40,000 and their record attendance is almost 7,000 higher than any other club in the north- east has ever managed. The 1973 FA Cup final against Leeds United and 1998 Play Off final against Charlton Athletic saw Sunderland play in two of the most memorable games seen at Wembley stadium as the highs and lows of one of the game's traditional giants captured the imagination of the footballing world. Sunderland is the club of Raich Carter, Jim Montgomery, Charlie Hurley, Brian Clough, Kevin Phillips, Niall Quinn and the Clown Prince of Soccer Len Shackleton. They're all featured here along with everything you need to know about the team in the most famous red and white stripes in the country – after all Sunderland have won more major trophies than all the other teams who wear red and white stripes combined. Written by Sunderland AFC's club historian and publications editor Rob Mason, The Little Book of Sunderland AFC is the Bobby Kerr of football books. Kerr was the smallest skipper to lift the FA Cup but big enough to be a winner.
Little Book of Take That
by Ian WelchWhen Take that split in 1996, they broke the hearts of their legions of fans. They were, without doubt, the biggest boy band Britain had ever produced and they had reeled off hit after massive hit.
Little Book of Tennis
by John ThynneThe Little Book of Tennis is a 128-page hardback book written by John Thynne. It is a unique book featuring player profiles, greatest moments of the game and entries about some of the most famous tournaments in the world including Wimbledon, the French Open and the U.S Open. From John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg through to todays heroes of Nadal, Federer and the new U.K hopeful Andy Murray, this is a great insight into a worldwide sport.
Little Book of the Grand National (Little Book Ser.)
by Julian SeamanThe Grand National is the most famous horse race in the world. Officially first run in 1839, it is now watched in 140 countries on television with viewing figures of more than 500 million. Run in early April at Aintree, Liverpool, this spectacular steeplechase over 30 fearsome fences and four and a half miles has had a history filled with drama. In the first running a Captain Becher fell into the ditch which now bears his name. In 1956 the Queen Mothe's Devon Loch looked set to win, ridden by future thriller writer Dick Francis in the saddle, only to belly flop, legs akimbo, yards from the line. In 1967 there was a pile- up at the fence before the Canal Turn allowing 100/1 outsider Foinavon to come through to win. In the 1970s, when the future of the race looked seriously in doubt, the three amazing wins by Red Rum re-engaged the public, and who can forget the emotional victory of cancer survivor Bob Champion and Aldaniti in 1981? The National has thrown up some great characters such as the Spanish nobleman the Duke of Albuquerque and English racing journalist Lord Oaksey. In the history of the race, the largest number of runners was an enormous field of 66 and the fewest to finish was just two. In 1993 a starting fiasco resulted in the race being declared null and void and, only four years later, it was postponed by a bomb scare and was run on the following Monday. Little Book of the Grand National tells all these tales, illustrated with great contemporary pictures and photographs.
Little Book of the Rugby World Cup
by Paul MorganFounded in 1987, the Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar. We look at the men, and the teams who made the headlines
Little Book of West Ham
by Graham BettsWest Ham fans will tell you that the way you play is as important as what you achieve. There are many different styles of play, but United have always had a style that is unique. It is the style best epitomised by the likes of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters, the trio of players that proved the foundation for both success for both club and country. That legacy has sometimes proved difficult to maintain, but recent players such as Paolo Di Cannio, Scott Parker and Mark Noble, to name but three, have given the club and fans glimpses of the West Ham way. Completely revised and updated, this book provides a unique insight into what makes West Ham United a special club. It is the perfect guide for any United fan.