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‘For a long time, I felt that I couldn't write this book. At first, I didn't think I'd lived enough, then life got busy and filled with distractions…’ ‘I have recently decided that the truth is the only thing that can set me free. The truth has taken a long time to make itself clear to me, but now is the right time to share it, all of it.’ With television and broadcasting within his DNA, Philip Schofield spent long summers at home as a young boy, managing to land himself a job at the ice-cream kiosk nearby. Join Schofield in Life's What You Make It as he takes a look back with nostalgic delight on his life, from being a young boy endlessly writing letters to the BBC in pursuit of a job in broadcasting, to making it on to the Broom Cupboard, with his infamous sidekick Gordon the Gopher, to being on Going Live and starring as the lead in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat! ‘It has taken four decades to get here but I feel lucky to have called the sets of Talking Telephone Numbers, The Cube, Dancing on Ice and of course, This Morning, home.’ ‘Take it from someone who has sat on the very edge and looked over, it's all about the people that love you, and after that anything is possible. So, finally, here we go, this is the real me.’ Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241501177 • Author: Phillip Schofield • Publisher: Michael Joseph • Format: Hardback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 24 x 16.2 x 3.7cm

Become a pro off the field with this Flick Football gift set. With two pairs of boots, two footballs, two goal posts and a pitch, you have everything you need to start playing this novelty version of the beautiful game. Also included is a brilliant 48-page book which details how to play, as well as tips and tricks, gameplay variations and entertaining football trivia. Play against a friend or set up a league in your office. Why let your feet have all the fun when you can play using your fingers? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789059526 • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 48 • Dimensions: 16 x 18.5 cm

Journey into the Wizarding World once more with this stunning new masterpiece from New York Times best-selling paper engineer Matthew Reinhart! his exhilarating pop-up book invites you to relive the movie adventures of Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and the Boy Who Lived Harry Potter as you explore London's magical Diagon Alley like never before. Inside, gorgeously intricate pop-up spreads render fan-favourite Diagon Alley establishments such as Ollivanders, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, and the Leaky Cauldron, plus other locales like the Ministry of Magic and Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Pull tabs allow fans to command the action rescue a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon from the depths of Gringotts, or help Harry navigate out of Knockturn Alley after a Floo Powder mishap. Alongside each pop, discover facts and insights from the making of the Harry Potter films. Plus, the book opens into a displayable 3D diorama of all the pop-ups at once. Product Information: ISBN: 9781789096354 Author: Matthew Reinhart Publisher: Titan Books Format: Hardback Pages: 16 Dimensions: 25.4 x 29.5 x 6.8cm

Discover the fantastic world of Charlie's four unlikely friends and enjoy their story of the most important life lessons. Shared thousands of times online and recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos, delve into the conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse. This is Charlie's first book of his most-loved illustrations. 'Feeling a little blue? Meet the new Winnie the Pooh.' - The Daily Mail. 'Love, friendship and kindness - this book speaks a universal language.' - Bear Grylls. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781529105100• Author: Charlie Mackesy• Publisher: Penguin Books• Format: Hardback• Pages: 128• Dimensions: 22.5 x 17.5 x 2.5cm

Calling all Muggles who think they are wizards in the world of Harry Potter as we have the ultimate knowledge test for you! Do you know all the facts about who's who, what's what and where's where? Have you read all the books cover to cover multiple times? Or watched the films over and over? This book is here to test even the hardcore Potterheads! Including 501 questions and answers. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781782813620• Author: Esme Sneller, Hattie McTeer• Publisher: G2 Entertainment• Format: Paperback• Pages: 86• Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 0.5cm

Formula One 2021, the world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook, is the essential resource for the season ahead! Formula 1 fans will be kept fully up to speed with detailed examinations of all the teams racing in 2021 (from Mercedes and Red Bull to Ferrari and Aston Martin), every driver in competition (including Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton), and all the tracks featured on the packed Grand Prix calendar. It also reviews the 2020 season with race-by-race reports and statistics, highlights changes to the rules and regulations for 2021, and discusses major talking points in F1. As well as the drivers' and constructors' world championship tables from 2020, there is a fill-in guide for 2021, so each book can become a personalised record of the Formula One season. Complementing Bruce Jones's insightful text are dozens of colour photographs, detailed circuit maps and a statistics section containing the major records from more than 70 years of the world's most thrilling and glamorous motor sport. Product Information: ISBN: 9781787395725 Author: Bruce Jones Publisher: Welbeck Publishing  Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Dimensions: 18.9 x 24.6 x 1cm

Who wrote Only Fools and Horses? What is Rodney Trotter's middle name? What is the name of the actor who played Uncle Albert? When the first episode of Only Fools and Horses hit our screens in September 1981, the show became an instant classic. Over the years it has gone from strength to strength and is now widely regarded as one of the greatest British comedies of all time. Whether you are looking to spice up your pub quiz or really test your in-depth knowledge of the Trotters, The Only Fools and Horses Quiz Book is a welcome, quirky addition to the bookshelf of any fan that will keep you quizzing - and laughing - for hours on end. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789463934 • Author: John White • Publisher: John Blake • Format: Hardback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2 cm

Delve into the light-hearted and comical guide Too Young to be Old! Learn how to stay Young in Spirit - the perfect gift for any friends or family who need a little reminder to liven up and live to the full! Product Information: ISBN: 9781913004095 Author: Susanna Geoghegan Publisher: Gift Publishing Format: Hardback Pages: 96

In Traces, Professor Patricia Wiltshire will take you on a journey through the fascinating edgeland where nature and crime are intertwined. She'll take you searching for bodies of loved ones - through woodlands and plantations, along hedgerows and field-edges, from ditches to living rooms - solving time since death and how remains were disposed of. She will show you how pollen from a jacket led to a confession and how two pairs of trainers, a car and a garden fork led to the location of a murdered girl. She will give you glimpses of her own history: her loves, her losses, and the narrow little valley in Wales where she first woke up to the wonders of the natural world. From flowers, fungi, tree trunks to walking boots, carpets and corpses' hair, Traces is a fascinating and unique book on life, death, and one's indelible link with nature. Product Information: ISBN: 9781788700634 Author: Patricia Wiltshire Publisher: Blink Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8cm

Anne has gathered Julian, Dick, George and, of course, Timmy, together for a last nostalgic jaunt in the countryside together before grown-up responsibilities take the four cousins off in different directions. It's only natural that they find their way onto Kirrin Island for a look around, as this might be the last time they're here together as a group. They are planning just to spend the night there and come home the next day, perhaps with a little exploring in the dungeon for old time's sake. But that night they hear the country has gone into lockdown... They are not allowed to leave. With their usual resourcefulness, they are determined to make the best of it, and remain cheerful and healthy. As Anne keeps saying: They're lucky, really, to have all this countryside and fresh air at their disposal! Product Information: ISBN: 9781529412086 Author: Enid Blyton Publisher: Quercus Format: Hardback Pages: 112 Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.2 x 1.4cm

The essential day-to-day guide for training for and nailing your first marathon. ‘When it comes to running a marathon, it’s not actually about making it to the finish line, it’s about having the guts to make it to the start line.’ In this beautifully designed and not-at-all scary marathon training guide, Chris Evans breaks down how we can all get ourselves off our sofas, up on our feet and onto that start line. And all in just 119 days! Fizzing with energy, great tips and hard-won experience, this is the perfect guide for anyone keen to take up their own marathon challenge, and to change their lives forever. ‘Chris is a mad keen runner. I hope this book inspires others to get out and do it.’ – Sir Mo Farah ‘An awesome way to get to the start line of your first ever marathon and reach the finish line having enjoyed every moment!’ – Paula Radcliffe Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008480752 • Author: Chris Evans • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format: Hardback • Pages: 304 • Dimensions: 22.7 x 15.9 x 2.4 cm

From Wookiees, Wampas and Weequays to Biths, Banthas and Bogwings... this is the ultimate species guide for all top Star Wars fans! Delve into this comprehensive collection that will tell you all you need to know about the culture, history and legends of the aliens of the galaxy! Featuring beautifully illustrated characters with full colour artworks, sketches and diagrams by Tim McDonagh, illustrator of Galactic Atlas. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781405288477• Author: Tim McDonagh• Publisher: Egmont • Format: Hardback• Pages: 157• Dimensions: 31 x 25 x 2.5cm

Celebrate all the things that make your dad the best with this little book, packed with top-quality quotes and statements to show him how much you love him! It is the perfect keepsake that will remind him again and again that he really is the best dad ever. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781787836334• Author: Summersdale• Publisher: Summersdale• Format: Hardback• Pages: 160• Dimensions: 10.2 x 2.2 x 13.6 cm

Dennis Nilsen murdered at least 15 people before his arrest in 1983... Discover this groundbreaking criminal study, as seen on new TV Series 'Des', with Nilsen's full cooperation, resulting in a fascinating - and horrifying - portrait of the man who worshipped death. In February 1983, residents of Muswell Hill had been plagued by blocked drains. When a plumber was called to investigate, he discovered a large blockage of biological material. To his horror, it appeared to be formed of human flesh and bones. The next day, local resident Dennis Nilsen was arrested. 'Are we talking about one body or two?' a detective asked. Nilsen replied 'Fifteen or sixteen, since 1978. I'll tell you everything.' 'You really have to read this extraordinary book to get a full flavour of the weirdness of Nilsen and his crimes' - Sunday Times. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781787466258 • Author: Brian Masters • Publisher: Arrow • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2cm

Star of TV's Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the best deals. He discovered the casts Lord Elgin made of his infamous marbles in a school garage, and broke the bank to buy the tool box Malcolm Campbell used when he set the water speed record in 1934. He made a million. Lost it. And made it again. The face of the compulsively fascinating business of finding and restoring lost treasures, visionary Drew takes us up and down the country, into garages, factories, schools and pubs, digging out incredible items from that 'other time and place'. Then by lovingly restoring them, he brings our history back to life. A flat cap among silver spoons and old school ties, our favourite no-bullshit expert may be a one-off, but his story makes us all dream of that obscure piece of antiquity gathering dust in the garden shed... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529106732 • Author: Drew Pritchard • Publisher: Ebury Press • Format: Hardcover • Pages: 288 • Dimensions: 22.3 x 14.2 x 2.7 cm

Sit back and ready yourselves as Andrew Cohen and Professor Brain Cox take us on a epic voyage of discovery through the Solar System, following the extraordinary BBC series! From the latest discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the planets, their moons to the most recent mind-boggling NASA photography that reveals part of space we have never seen before! Covering all of the Earth's sister planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and many more, enjoy this detailed study of each planet and shed a new light on the early life of our beautiful Solar System. 'Will entertain and delight... what a priceless gift that would be.' - Independent Sunday. 'If you didn't utter a wow watching the TV, you will while reading the book.' - The Times. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780007488841• Author: Andrew Cohen with Professor Brain Cox• Publisher: BBC Books• Format: Hardback• Pages: 288• Dimensions: 29 x 25 x 3cm

If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate Star Wars saga, this is the book for you... It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Written by Star Wars experts, including fan-favourite Pablo Hidalgo, this book is packed with stunning film and TV stills, illuminating infographics and curated essays that reveal the mysteries of the Star Wars galaxy. From legendary heroes like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa to fascinating species like the Wookiees and Tusken Raiders, this book explores the central characters, technology, governments, and events that have shaped the epic saga. The book is divided into key subject areas - the galaxy, science and technology, the Force, the Skywalkers, galactic governments and their dissidents, and galactic denizens. Whether you are a devoted Star Wars fan or a casual reader curious to learn more, The Star Wars Book is an invaluable roadmap to this galaxy, far far away... Product Information: ISBN: 9780241409978 Author: Cole Horton Publisher: DK Format: Hardback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 23.4 x 19.8 x 2cm

Calling all Friends fans! The Ultimate Guide to Friends is your must-have, 100% unofficial companion to the hit 90's TV show! Featuring all ten seasons, character profiles, Chick and Duck, category awards, Smelly Cat, the Holiday Armadillo, guest stars and endless Friends facts, this guide is packed with content for Friends fans. What is Chandler Bing’s job? Well, you’ll find the answer to this question and much, much more in The Ultimate Guide to Friends! Could it BE any better? Friends hasn’t left UK TV screens in 25 years and it’s more popular than ever in 2019.  The Ultimate Guide to Friends has all you need to know – whether you’re a new fan or an old pal – about Monica, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, Ross and Rachel. Product Information: ISBN: 9781405295963 Author: Malcolm Mackenzie Publisher: Egmont Format: Hardback Pages: 96 Dimensions: 21.6 x 15.4 x 1.5cm

Discover the inspiring story of Brian May's Red Special in this fantastic story of the legend and his life's work! Fully revised and updated, this is the story of the home-made guitar that rocked Queen and the World! Brian reveals all, from the guitar's origins to playing on the roof of Buckingham Palace, from Live Aid to the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, from the set of Bohemian Rhapsody to opening the Academy Awards in 2019 where the film scooped four Oscars.  All of this is accompanied by original diagrams, sketches and notes from the building of the guitar, as well as a selection of classic photographs including Brian on stage with his guitar, close-ups and even an X-ray.  Rare images are included throughout, as the entire guitar was dismantled and photographed for the book. Product Information: ISBN: 9781787394858 Author: Brian May Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Format: Hardback Pages: 144 Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 x 2.2cm