Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Mum is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Mum’s precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps mothers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your mother’s life stages to help her record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your mother’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children and cherished by future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 17.8 x 25.4 cm (7 x 10 inches)For mothers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all mothers and family structures.Printed in the UK. Proudly designed in the USA and printed in the UK.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Dad is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Dad's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps fathers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your father’s life stages to help him record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your father’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children and cherished by future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm)For fathers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all fathers and family structures.Printed in the USA. Proudly designed and printed in the USA.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Grandad is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Grandad's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps grandfathers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your grandfather’s life stages to help him record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your grandfather’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren and cherished for future generations to come.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for Grandad on any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 17.8 x 25.4 cm (7 x 10 inches)For grandfathers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all grandfathers and family structures.Printed in the UK. Proudly designed in the USA and printed in the UK. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Grandma is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Grandma's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps grandmothers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your grandmother’s life stages to help her record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your grandmother’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren and cherished by future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 122 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm)For grandmothers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all grandmothers and family structures.Printed in the USA. Proudly designed and printed in the USA.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

Create a timeless keepsake that will be treasured by future generations.Tell Me Your Life Story, Nana is a beautifully designed gift to capture all of Nana's precious memories and wisdom.This simple guided journal helps grandmothers record their life story with over 200 questions.The thought-provoking questions and prompts are organized into chapters based on your grandmother’s life stages to help her record memories, experiences, treasured moments and reflections.Once completed, this gift will become a precious treasure and personal keepsake of your grandmother’s most important recollections, stories and life lessons that can be passed down to your children, grandchildren and cherished for future generations to come.Ideal Gift. Makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for Nana on any occasion.Over 200 journal prompts. 126 detailed questions and 75 short questions.Elegant design. 124 pages. Beautiful interior design, divided into six chapters.Perfect Size. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm)For grandmothers of all kinds. The inclusive questions are suitable for all grandmothers and family structures.Printed in the USA. Proudly designed and printed in the USA.Available in both Hardcover and Paperback. Read more

Discover 100 People Who Shaped the WorldWhat This Book Offers:___Concise Biographies – Explore the lives of rulers, scientists, artists, philosophers, revolutionaries, and other remarkable figures who shaped society, politics, and culture.Depth and Insight – Each biography delves into an individual’s origins, childhood and youth, adulthood, personal life, death (if applicable), character, and lasting influence on humanity.A Journey Through Time – From ancient civilizations to the modern era, this book takes you on a captivating journey through history, revealing how the past continues to shape our lives today.Famous and Overlooked Figures – Meet Julius Caesar, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and other well-known icons, alongside lesser-known but equally influential personalities whose legacies still resonate.Groundbreaking Achievements – Discover the revolutionary ideas, bold decisions, and visionary discoveries that changed the course of history.Inspiring Reflections – This book encourages readers to think about the impact of great personalities on our world and what we can learn from them today.This book takes you on a compelling journey through time, exploring 100 extraordinary individuals who profoundly shaped the world. From the earliest rulers and groundbreaking scientists to charismatic visionaries, their ideas, discoveries, and actions have transformed society, culture, and everyday life.Whether philosophers, artists, politicians, explorers, inventors, or revolutionaries, these are the stories of men and women who, through their courage, knowledge, and determination, brought about global change. Julius Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela are just a few of the names that symbolize progress, innovation, and social transformation. Yet, alongside these renowned figures, this book also highlights lesser-known but equally impactful individuals, whose contributions continue to shape the world today.This book is more than just a collection of biographical portraits—it is a reflection on influence, power, knowledge, and responsibility. It illustrates how great minds have shaped the course of history and encourages readers to see history not just as the past, but as a source of inspiration for the future.It offers valuable insights for those passionate about history, those seeking inspiration for their own lives, and anyone eager to learn more about the people behind humanity’s greatest achievements. Be inspired by their stories, their achievements, and the legacies they left behind. Join this journey through history and discover the people who changed the world! Read more

The book “From Penury to Solatium” by J. J. Whelan follows the life of a man growing up in a working-class family in a small mining village. The protagonist deals with a challenging upbringing and seeks a better life through hard work and various experiences. The protagonist's journey includes struggles with family life, substance abuse, and the rough realities of the working class, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.The story chronicles his transformation from a boy caught in the cycle of poverty and poor choices to a man striving for more, eventually moving to London in search of opportunity. He works various jobs in the construction industry, navigating legal and illegal ventures, all while surrounded by colorful and sometimes dangerous characters. Read more

♥ Unlock your grandmother's memories and create a treasured family keepsake ♥Capture and preserve your grandmother's life story with this guided legacy journal. Discover stories from her childhood, life milestones, present-day reflections, and wisdom for future generations - all within a beautifully crafted family keepsake. This journal provides thoughtfully selected prompts to inspire storytelling and introspection, creating lasting memories for future generations.Some prompts found in the journal:My most memorable childhood experienceA typical day in my family when I was littleHow we spent the summer holidaysComfort foods from my childhoodMy favourite memory of my motherThe journal in detail:Over 150 promptsPlenty of space to writeSpace for her photoPages to record three favourite recipesNotes pagesHand-illustrated cover artA perfect gift for your grandmother to share her legacy with children and grandchildren! Read more

**This Version is for UK customers and features UK spellings**Give your Mum a gift she’ll love and you’ll treasure forever. Dear Mum, Tell Me About Your Life is a joyful and meaningful way to uncover everything from her childhood memories to the pivotal moments that shaped her life. With thoughtfully selected questions and an easy-to-follow format, each section provides the perfect space for your Mum to share her life while creating a lasting legacy.Featuring hundreds of engaging prompts, Dear Mum, Tell Me About Your Life is a beloved and enjoyable way to inspire your Mum to reflect and preserve her life story.Here’s the different chapters with example questions form each section:EARLY LIFEE.G What is your earliest memory?What is one thing your parents taught you that you still carry with you today?FAMILYE.G What is your favourite memory of us when I was little?What was your proudest moment as a parent?PERSONAL REFLECTIONSE.G What do you think is the key to a happy life?What’s the most important life lesson you’ve learned?CAREER & LIFE LESSONSE.G What was your biggest professional achievement?What would you have done differently in your career?RELATIONSHIPS & FRIENDSHIPSE.G What’s the best piece of relationship advice you’ve ever received?What qualities do you value most in a friend?PERSONAL INTERESTS & PASSIONSE.G What’s the most memorable trip you’ve ever taken?What’s one activity that brings you peace or joy?SPIRITUALITY & PERSONAL GROWTHE.G What brings you comfort during difficult times?What do you think happens after we die?CHALLENGES & TRIUMPHSE.G What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?How have you changed as a result of the challenges you’ve faced?REFLECTIONS ON CHANGEE.G How has the world changed since you were a child?What’s one tradition you’ve noticed is disappearing, and do you miss it?FUN & LIGHT-HEARTED QUESTIONSE.G What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you?If you could relive one day of your life, what would it be?THOUGHTS ON AGEING & LEGACYE.G What do you think is the most important lesson about life and love?What’s the secret to staying young at heart?Features & Benefits:Hundreds of Thoughtful Prompts: Carefully designed questions guide your Mum as she strolls down memory lane, making it easy and enjoyable for her to reminisce and share her life’s stories.Perfectly Sized for Ease: With 106 beautifully crafted pages in a 6x9 format, this journal is made for easy use and portability. Available in both paperback and hardcover.Elegantly Designed for Your Mum: Each page is beautifully tailored to capture your Mum’s lifetime of memories, inviting her to celebrate and reflect on her unique journey. Read more

'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel GourmetFrom the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there's always a perfect spot for a picnic!Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, Rupert Everett, Tina Brown, Freya Stark and many more, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather.Picnics, it turns out, spark strong opinions. HRH Princess Margaret insisted on having hers at a proper table, while the indefatigable John Julius Norwich enjoyed 147 picnics over seven weeks in the Sahara. In stark contrast, writer James Lees-Milne simply loathed them.Brimming with extraordinary tales and a few nostalgic recipes (though this is not a recipe book!) Lady Glenconner's The Picnic Papers is an invitation to a delightful feast of memories and culinary delights. Read more

Machig Labdron was one of Tibet's great meditation masters. She started a whole lineage of practice that still exists today. It has been incorporated in one way or another by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.The paintings on each page were inspired by her biography and illustrate her life and difficulties. Being an inspiration for Buddhist practitioners, it goes beyond the merely biographical.One thousand years ago villagers and nomads in Tibet had many expectations about how a young girl should behave. Girls were trained in all the tasks of maintaining a household and ensuring that nothing was wasted from the animals. This was the basis for a good marriage.But Machig carried within her a deep spiritual vision of a different life. Every experience she had of village life convinced her that her place was in the high hills, living in caves and devoting her life to meditation practice. Her struggle to fulfil her vision is recounted in this illustrated brief biography which includes some of her most beautiful and challenging songs.This life story of Machig Labdron is directly translated from an original Tibetan text by James Low. Read more

A must-read collection for all music fans.Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times.From the rock’n’roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century – as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music greats such as:Chuck Berry, founding father of rock’n’roll who lit the flame of teenage rebellion in 1950s America and was himself never far from troubleChristine McVie, reserved, intelligent singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, whose album Rumours was one of the biggest-selling of all timeJimi Hendrix, American singer and songwriter who expanded the range and vocabulary of the electric guitar into areas no musician had ever ventured beforeAmy Winehouse, singer and songwriter with an astonishing voice and talent, her career was tarnished by drugs, alcohol and scandalFreddie Mercury, flamboyant singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist for the rock band QueenElvis Presley, singer known as “The King” and remembered as one of the earliest and greatest exponents of rock’n’ roll musicNina Simone, tempestuous soul singer, who enjoyed a 50-year career, but left America because of racismDavid Bowie, rock superstar who had a profound impact on popular music and culture during 50 years of continuous artistic innovationDusty Springfield, shy, soulful, smoky-voiced singer whose songs and beehive hair became enduring symbols of Swinging LondonShane MacGowan, hard-drinking frontman of Celtic punk band the Pogues who was hailed for his raw talent and masterful songwritingEra-defining obituaries are illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos from The Times archive, revealing the lives behind the music that have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. Authoritative, insightful and endlessly engaging, this collection of music biographies is a must-read for music fans and anyone with an interest in fascinating life stories. Read more

With more than 280 entries, this architectural A–Z, now part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series, offers an indispensable overview of the key players in the creation of modern space. From the period spanning the 19th to the 21st century, pioneering architects are featured with a portrait, concise biography, as well as a description of her or his important work.Like a bespoke global architecture tour, you’ll travel from Manhattan skyscrapers to a Japanese concert hall, from Gaudí’s Palau Güell in Barcelona to Lina Bo Bardi’s sports and leisure center in a former factory site in São Paulo. You’ll take in Gio Ponti’s colored geometries, Zaha Hadid’s free-flowing futurism, the luminous interiors of SANAA, and Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s unique blend of Scottish tradition and elegant japonisme. The book’s A to Z entries also cover groups, movements, and styles to position these leading individual architects within broader building trends across time and geography, including International Style, Bauhaus, De Stijl, and much more. With illustrations including some of the best architectural photography of the modern era, this is a comprehensive resource for any architecture professional, student, or devotee.About the seriesBibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe! Read more

From living on £20 weekly food budgets to breaking The Beatles' Christmas record, Mark and Roxanne Hoyle turned a £4 toolbox video into a social media empire that changed British pop culture forever.LadBaby Biography reveals the raw, unfiltered story behind Britain's most unlikely chart-toppers. This intimate portrait follows Mark and Roxanne's transformation from struggling parents to record-breaking musicians who raised over £1.3 million for food banks. Their journey weaves through viral videos, five consecutive Christmas number ones, collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Elton John, and the dark side of fame that nearly broke them.For the first time, the Hoyles share the full story behind their success - from the moment that sparked their first viral video to the blackmail attempts and death threats that tested their resilience. Through exclusive interviews and unprecedented access, this biography uncovers how two working-class parents with dyslexia rewrote the rules of social media, music, and charitable giving.You'll discover:The real story behind their famous £4 toolbox video that launched their careerHow they dethroned The Beatles' 55-year Christmas recordThe truth about the viral video controversy that brought anti-terror police to their doorTheir secret struggles with mental health and sudden fameThe inside story of their collaborations with music legendsHow they built a children's book empire despite their dyslexiaMore than just another social media success story, this is an attestation to authenticity in the digital age - proof that ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Whether you're a fan of their music, a social media enthusiast, or simply love an inspiring true story, this biography offers a heartfelt look at how humor, determination, and genuine desire to help others can change millions of lives.Step into the world of LadBaby, where sausage rolls top the charts, working-class heroes break records, and laughter truly does change lives. Get your copy now and discover the real story behind Britain's most remarkable social media family. Read more

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the ropes and into the hearts of fighters, champions, and underdogs?Step into the electrifying world of The Most Incredible Boxing Stories Ever Told and get ready to be knocked out by an adrenaline-pumping literary experience like no other!Boxing’s past is rich with remarkable stories, from incredible comebacks and upsets, to fights that captured the entire world’s attention. These tales demonstrate powerful lessons about perseverance, courage, and even racial equality. They are incredible examples highlighting the greatest moments in boxing and sports history.Within these pages, you’ll find:15 chapters spanning across boxing history that are sure to amaze and inspire you.Interesting looks at boxing’s most famous names, like Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, Joe Frazier, Tyson Fury, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, and others.Detailed descriptions of famous boxing matches that will make you feel like you’re ringside watching the events unfold.A ‘Did you know?’ section at the end of every chapter that provides even more facts about boxing’s greatest champions.An appreciation for boxing’s role in world history and its impact on American culture during times of war and injustice.These chapters cover many of the best-known boxing stories, like the famous “Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, or the bitter rivalry between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. However, you’ll also learn about some lesser-known chapters from boxing history. Learn about Daniel Jacobs’ return to the ring after surviving bone cancer, or Billy Miske fighting to his final days to give his family a final Christmas memory.Whether you're a seasoned fight fan or a newcomer to the sport, The Most Incredible Boxing Stories Ever Told is your ringside ticket to the drama, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments that make boxing the stuff of legend. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll cheer for these fighters as they lace up their gloves and face life's toughest challenges.Grab your copy today and step into the world where every punch tells a story! Read more

Do you want to be entertained by strange, unique and interesting true stories?Or maybe just have a laugh?The World's Best Short Stories is a compendium of crazy and oddly funny stories from different periods across human history. You’ll learn about pompous politicians, admirable animals, and some very strange oddballs!The book provides the reader with an easily accessible entrance into some of the most important aspects of human history. The stories are packed with humor and jokes to offer up even the grumpiest of readers a wry smile.The stories carefully selected for the book are typically areas that the average reader won’t have heard of before. Though many of them are set in familiar periods of history which helps the readers build from their own base of knowledge.In this book you will find:127 exciting stories from different periods and locations across history.Boiled-down information from the words of a historian to help plug holes in your knowledge.Strange accounts, showing an underside of humanity that isn’t discussed in more traditional academic circles.A little extra touch of wit and humor, to keep you entertained along the way.This book is supposed to help people access new information in a way that isn’t overwhelming or complicated but is instead funny and simple.The book has some mature themes, though it remains suitable for young teenagers and older, as long as whoever reads the book is just immature enough to be able to laugh at the sillier side of life and history.If you’re looking for the perfect gift item or just a casual read or light-hearted page-turner, then The World's Best Short Stories is the book for you. Read more

Credited with sparking the current memoir explosion, Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club spent more than a year at the top of the New York Times list. She followed with two other smash bestsellers: Cherry and Lit, which were critical hits as well.For thirty years Karr has also taught the form, winning teaching prizes at Syracuse.  (The writing program there produced such acclaimed authors as Cheryl Strayed, Keith Gessen, and Koren Zailckas.) In The Art of Memoir, she synthesizes her expertise as professor and therapy patient, writer and spiritual seeker, recovered alcoholic and “black belt sinner,” providing a unique window into the mechanics and art of the form that is as irreverent, insightful, and entertaining as her own work in the genre.Anchored by excerpts from her favorite memoirs and anecdotes from fellow writers’ experience, The Art of Memoir lays bare Karr’s own process. (Plus all those inside stories about how she dealt with family and friends get told— and the dark spaces in her own skull probed in depth.) As she breaks down the key elements of great literary memoir, she breaks open our concepts of memory and identity, and illuminates the cathartic power of reflecting on the past; anybody with an inner life or complicated history, whether writer or reader, will relate.Joining such classics as Stephen King’s On Writing and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, The Art of Memoir is an elegant and accessible exploration of one of today’s most popular literary forms—a tour de force from an accomplished master pulling back the curtain on her craft. Read more

Now a Netflix original movie starring Machine Gun Kelly, Daniel Webber, Douglas Booth, and Iwan Rheon, directed by Jeff Tremaine. “Without a doubt, it is the most detailed account of the awesome pleasures and perils of rock & roll stardom I have ever read. It is completely compelling, and utterly revolting, full of blood, leather, eyeliner, heroin, and, oh yes, the glam metal that made the Eighties...the Eighties.”—Joe Levy, Rolling StoneCelebrate thirty years of the world's most notorious rock band with the deluxe collectors' edition of The Dirt—the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe. Fans have gotten glimpses into the band's crazy world of backstage scandals, celebrity love affairs, rollercoaster drug addictions, and immortal music in Mötley Crüe books like Tommyland and The Heroin Diaries, but now the full spectrum of sin and success by Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, and Mick Mars is an open book in The Dirt. Even fans already familiar with earlier editions of the bestselling exposé will treasure this gorgeous deluxe edition. Joe Levy at Rolling Stone calls The Dirt "without a doubt . . . the most detailed account of the awesome pleasures and perils of rock & roll stardom I have ever read. It is completely compelling and utterly revolting." Read more

Do you want to write the story of your life but don't know where to start? This is My Life Story guides you on a journey through your life with engaging prompts, questions and thought experiments that can jump start your memories and get you writing before you know it. Every life is a story worth telling. But how do you begin? Your life story is unique, you know it's worth telling. So what can you do? What if you could answer a series of questions and end up with your life story in a book? Anyone can use this book, really at any age. Your authentic voice is more important than your writerly skills. You don't need to be a writer, you just write exactly how you talk. This book uses chronology and a universal story structure to ensure that your autobiography will be a bona fide page turner, with plenty of space for you to express yourself. Simply reflect, let the memories flow and write them down, in your voice. No critics. No worries. Just Your Life Story. Every life is a hero's journey, and this book shows you how to pick out the key moments of your own life that match the timeless structure that underlies all great stories. Except in this story - you are the hero. Make a little bit of treasure for your family. Read more

#1 New York Times Bestseller“An enlightening, laugh-aloud read. . . . Filled with open, honest glimpses into [Rubin’s] real life, woven together with constant doses of humor.”—Christian Science MonitorGretchen Rubin’s year-long experiment to discover how to create true happiness. Drawing on cutting-edge science, classical philosophy, and real-world examples, Rubin delivers an engaging, eminently relatable chronicle of transformation. This special 10th Anniversary edition features a Conversation with Gretchen Rubin, Happiness Project Stories, a guide to creating your own happiness project, a list of dozens of free resources, and more.Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. “The days are long, but the years are short,” she realized. “Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.In this lively and compelling account—now updated with new material by the author—Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference.This updated edition includes:An extensive new interview with the authorStories of other people’s life-changing happiness projectsA resource guide to the dozens of free resources created for readersThe Happiness Project ManifestoAn excerpt from Rubin’s bestselling book The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles that Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too) Read more