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'I thought I'd gone to a prison.' This was Hilda Newman's first impression when, at the age of 19, she left her parents' little terraced cottage in Lincolnshire and embarked on a new life as a lady's maid at Croome Court, the enormous stately home of Lord and Lady Coventry.

True stories from Millwall, Britain's most notorious football hooligans.

Provides an insight into the characters that filled Britain's toughest prisons. This work delves into the lives of the famous Great Train Robbers, and gives an account of the life and tragic death of Dave 'the Rave' Martin and recounts the trail of how he planned an escape from Wormwood Scrubs jail with the notorious IRA bomber Gerry Kelly.

Following the success of "Talking With Serial Killers" books, this title presents an investigation into the dark world of the criminally insane. Illustrating the horrific crimes of some of the world's most dangerous criminals, it discusses the difference between monster and man and tries to trace the often blurry line between justice and murder.

Kenny Sansom considers himself a lucky man. But he also knows he's pushed that luck, and is fortunate to have survived. As a footballer he soared to great heights - but as an individual he also sank to life-threatening lows. The fans in the Highbury terraces may have sung his name but no-one ever really knew the whole truth about the football icon.

Closely researched and objective, this book is a fascinating guide to murder and a grim insight into the minds of those who practise it.

James Herbert reigned supreme as Britain's undisputed master of horror before his death in March 2013. But his legacy lives on and in this fully authorised work, Craig Cabell examines the story behind horror writing's most darkly brilliant mind.

Known during his Celtic days as 'Martin the Magnificent', this is the definitive biography for any football fan. This is Martin O'Neill's remarkable true story.

* 5-minute workouts for busy people. * Ideal for taking on holiday, where there may be no access to a gym. * Work out cheaply and effectively without wasting money on expensive gym fees. In 5 Minute Fitness, Zen Martinoli guides you through from beginners' exercises to advanced-level training.

Top journalist Cyril Dixon - who attended the hearing - tells the chilling story of how an attention-seeking oddball fashioned himself into a serial killer for the sole purpose of becoming famous.

Beyond the headlines, once the drama of the courtroom has subsided and the prison gates have been locked behind them for good, Dead Men Talking allows you to get close and personal with torturers, psychopaths and mass murderers, to read the stories that are rarely heard and get the last word from some of the world's worst criminals.

Viv Graham and Lee Duffy led parallel lives as pub and club enforcers, raging their gangland turf wars with a fierce frenzy of brutality and unremitting cruelty. This is a riverting double portrait of two of the North East's most feared men whose bloody rivalry was cut short when they each met horrifically violent ends.

Alistair Taylor was privy to all the secrets that we were never supposed to know. Now, on the 50th anniversary of Ringo's appointment as drummer, he reveals for the first time what it was really like to ride the rollercoaster that was the sixties with The Beatles.

From Blackadder to A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster to House, Hugh Laurie has entertained millions in a career spanning three decades. This is the incredible story of his rise to stardom.

Now, as the most successful film franchise of all time comes to an end, author David Nolan takes an in-depth look at Emma's fascinating life and asks what's next for the GBP20 million a year actress...a young woman who admits she's not even sure she wants to act anymore.

An account of the battle for Mount Langdon during the Falklands War. The author describes the 12 hours of brutal man-to-man combat that it took before the Third Battalion Parachute Regiment were able to take the mountain from the Argentine forces. He exposes the effects that the fear of dying and the reality of killing have on the soldier.

On Wednesday 2nd June 2010, the villages and towns of West Cumbria awoke to an ordinary sunny day. Hours later, 12 people lay dead and 11 more were wounded after taxi driver Derrick Bird embarked on a terrifying killing spree. This is the tragic story of one of Britain's most shocking criminal atrocities.

The true story of an SAS execution squad.

Gang Wars on the Costa reveals how this chilling criminal gang culture has evolved at a rate and intensity unlike anything seen before in Europe. It is a powerful and timely account of an extraordinary crime phenomenon.

In this first ever biography of the star, David O'Dornan reveals the extraordinary rags to riches journey Brendan O'Carroll has made to become a comedy genius loved by millions. This is a must-read book for any fan and includes exclusive interviews with those nearest and dearest to the star.

The sensational story of Britain's top-secret military assassination squad

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. They have become the ultimate pop-culture power couple - the queen of reality TV and the hip-hop mogul. Together they are Kimye, and this is their unofficial biography.

Packed with plot-lines and story analysis this is a complete collector's guide, Ian Rankin and Inspector Rebus is a fascianting accompaniment to a much-loved series, which will thrill both the initiated and the soon-to-be.

Why do we call the best of something 'the bees' knees'? What do we really mean by 'the back of beyond'? What makes someone 'as pleased as punch'? Why do we refer to New York as 'The Big Apple'? From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this book delves deep into the history behind hundreds of terms in our language.

- Which king ordered everyone to bed at 8pm? - How many Pot Noddles are sold every second in Great Britain? - How much does the hammer of Big Ben's bell weigh? If you want to know the answers to these and a whole host of other questions about Blighty, then this is the book for you!

This is the perfect guide for anyone who wants the best possible relationship with their dog, packed with easy-to-follow training tips, informative case studies and told with wit, humour and care.

The shocking true story of Britain's most savage killer.

Presents the story of how two childhood mates grew up literally either side of the two closest football grounds in the UK and into one of the most feared firms in the country.

Over the past few years, piracy has once again become the scourge of the high seas. Throughout 2008, close to 90 ships were seized in the Gulf of Aden alone and, in many cases, the pirates were paid million-dollar ransoms to release them. What is the reason for this modern-day phenomenon and just who are the men behind it?