Biography & Autobiography Books - Page 2

A little over twenty years ago the world was shocked and numbed when it learned that two ten-year-old boys had deliberately lured, tortured and murdered two-year-old James Bulger. How could this happen, the world wondered. The reality is that...

One of the founding fathers of heavy metal, Lemmy Kilmister�s musical legacy can never be forgotten despite his death in December 2015. As their frontman, songwriter and bassist, Ian Fraser �Lemmy� Kilmister was truly the beating heart of...

Nabbing flights for less than a fiver, Andrew Fraser took off on a month long jaunt around ten European cities for �144. In this entertaining account of his trip, he not only describes what he saw, but also how he did it, coaching aspiring...

Without the details there could be no larger picture. May Gibbs became one of Australia's most well-known and loved illustrators. Her gumnut babies have been adored by generations of children. For the first time her early life and artistic career...

A gritty and compelling account of the Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad and its struggle to contain the violence associated with the inexorable rise of Middle Eastern organised crime in Australia. The officers of the Middle Eastern Organised...

60 extraordinary years of Eurovision, from Celine Dion to Dustin the Turkey, from Abba to Conchita Wurst - the drag acts, the bad acts and all the nul points heroes For 60 years the Eurovision Song Contest has existed in a parallel universe...

On September 29th 1981, Peter Turner received a phone call that would change his life. His one-time lover, the Hollywood actress Gloria Grahame, had collapsed in a Lancaster hotel and was refusing medical attention. He had no choice but to take her...

The fascinating biography of the Reverend W. Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and friends.The Reverend W. Awdry was a devoted pastor and family man, who adored trains. He started to tell stories aboutThomas the Tank...

From its first episode in 1973, Open All Hours was an instant hit. Audiences around Britain loved its familiar setting, good natured humour, and the hilarious partnership of Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Whilst it only ran for 26 episodes, it...

Snatched from the streets of Thailand, loaded onto a truck with hundreds of other stolen dogs and destined for the restaurants of Hanoi, Miracle the dog shouldn't be alive today. But an incredible rescue led to a fateful meeting with Amanda...

The Footy Kids series, written by Lorraine Wilson, was first published in the 1980s. It has been rebooted for 2015, with the picture books now brought into colour. There are brand new stories, illustrated by award-winning artist Dave Follett, which...

A commemorative illustrated book celebrating the rich history of Anfield-Liverpool FC's legendary home for more than 100 years Fully endorsed by Liverpool Football Club, this is the first official book dedicated to the legendary ground of Anfield....

St. George's 1956 premiership win ushered in the beginning of an incredible golden era for the team - an unprecedented and still-unbeaten run of 11 consecutive premiership titles in NSW rugby league, ending in 1966. The Dragons were on fire for...

Liberace's lover tells all: the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about the legendary entertainer, who never publically admitted he was gay. Scott Thorson, a poor boy from a succession of foster homes, met Liberace when he was just 16 years old. Liberace, aged 57, took Scott under his wing as 'the…

'Sins of the Brother exposes the dark underbelly of the Australian dream' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Seven young backpackers brutally murdered. A nationwide police hunt spanning three years and thousands of hours of forensic investigation. And finally, the capture and conviction of one man. Sins of…

An inspiring, uplifting and sympathetic story about sexuality and self-acceptance. In 2010, at seventeen, Lucy Sutcliffe began an online friendship with Kaelyn, a young veterinary student from Michigan. Within months, they began a long distance...

In the highly anticipated sequel to her New York Times bestseller Etched in Sand, Regina Calcaterra pairs with her youngest sister Rosie to tell Rosie's harrowing, yet ultimately triumphant, story of childhood abuse and survival. They were five...

From its humble origins in the backstreets and rooftops of Paris's urban jungle, to the tops of London and New York's skyscrapers, Parkour, has become an adrenaline-fuelled implosion on the urban landscape. But more than a sport that most...

In this thought-provoking and moving collection of stories, best-selling author Steve Biddulph brings together an eclectic range of stories of men's experiences. Written with raw honesty, insight and humour, these stories reflect the often hidden,...