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Sex, Drugs and Walking Sticks

Emma — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

After decades on TV, as well as being a columnist and health and relationship expert for the Daily Mirror newspaper, Dr Miriam Stoppard is one of the most recognisable and trusted voices on health, wellbeing, parenting and everything in between. Now, as she approaches her 89th birthday, Dr Miriam turns her attention to an often-overlooked section of society - the over 60s. 'Sex, Drugs and Walking Sticks' is a one-stop guide for living well and feeling confident in your older years.

Not that I’m bitter

Emma — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

'Not That I'm Bitter' is Helen Lederer's powerful, frank, moving and characteristically funny memoir, revealing exactly how choppy the waters could be. Even in those ground-breaking, anti-Thatcher days, there was only room at top for so many women. For the rest, it was as much a struggle to be seen and heard in the world of comedy as in any boardroom or workplace, and just as difficult to avoid the predators. This is more than the story of one decade, however. The child of a Jewish-Czech wartime refugee, Helen Lederer was never part of the mainstream. She raises an important and open discussion around mental health alongside the evolved attitudes to women today.

Kelly Holmes: Unique – A Memoir

Emma — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In national treasure Dame Kelly Holmes' most personal book yet, she tells the true story behind her extraordinary life from army recruit to Olympic hero and much- loved TV personality.

Jacob’s Story

Emma — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

A 5-year-old boy is discovered on a farm after reports of animal cruelty and neglect. No one outside the family seemed to know of the existence of little Jacob. With the support of veteran social worker, Mary, foster mum Louise begins the fight to get Jacob the support he needs.

It’s a Love Story

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘A really emotional read… it’s wonderful’ – Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2

‘It’s such a lovely book!’ – Holly Willoughby, This Morning

‘A lovely read… it’s got everything – emotion and lots of laughs’ – Alex Jones, The One Show

‘A gorgeous book!’ – Lorraine

‘From Wham! to Spandau Ballet, from success to chaos in the blink of an eye – Martin and I are two ordinary people who have been on an extraordinary adventure together. Through it all, our commitment to each other and to our family is what has always mattered the most.’ Shirlie Kemp

With a heartwarming foreword by Noel Fitzpatrick,IT’S A LOVE STORY tells the incredible story of Martin and Shirlie Kemp – from the moment they set eyes on each other, through their stellar careers, to raising a family together.

For the first time, fans and readers will have an insight into their journey together, the lessons they have learned in the spotlight and behind the scenes, and their secrets to success, happiness and raising a loving family. The book will uncover the personal highs and lows of Britain’s favourite couple, and the unbreakable bond that has kept them strong, no matter how hard the fight gets.

’40 years together has been filled with incredible highs, when every teenage dream and every wish literally came true, to the most horrifying of lows that belonged in our nightmares. Shirlie and I are always asked, “What’s the secret to a long marriage?” – well, hopefully within the pages of this book we all might find the answer to that question!’ Martin Kemp

Codebreaking Sisters: Our Secret War

Emma — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Two sisters, one war and an extraordinary family secret

1939. In the nation’s hour of need, brave sisters Patricia and Jean Owtram answered the call of duty.

With their fierce intelligence and steely determination, these remarkable young women would stop at nothing to help crack the Enigma code, support Allied troops, and defeat the Nazis.

Their top-secret mission would finally see the tide of war turn in Britain’s favour…

This is their incredible true story.