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From Muldoon to Luxon, untold stories from the House of Parliament Barry Soper has spent close to five decades questioning New Zealand's prime ministers.From the imposing, larger-than-life characters of Rob Muldoon and David Lange, to the golden age of Helen Clark and John Key, and the post-Covid era of Jacinda Ardern and the 'Chrises', Soper's insight and nose for a...

What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made...

The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a monumental work that provides a harrowing account of the Soviet Union's labour camp system. Set against a vast canvas of camps, prisons, transit centres, and secret police, the narrative unfolds the grim realities of informers, spies, and interrogators while simultaneously celebrating instances of everyday heroism. This literary masterpiece, based on the testimony...

#1 New Zealand bestseller #1 Amazon bestseller #2 Audible bestseller #3 New York Times bestseller #3 Sunday Times bestseller #4 Australian bestseller From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to...

From the front bench to rock bottom: Go Hard or Go Home is Kiri Allan's fearless memoir of ambition, disruption and survival in NZ politics and beyond. Kiri Allan's six-year political career spanned some of the most challenging times in recent history. Events a government might encounter once in a generation stacked up: a terrorist attack, a volcanic eruption, destructive and deadly...

THE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO WILD SWANS, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION Jung Chang’s Wild Swans was a book that defined a generation, an epic personal history of Jung, her mother and grandmother – ‘three daughters of China’. The book opens with her grandmother’s birth – and foot binding – in 1909, when China was under the last emperor, through...

'Every Prime Minister needs someone who will challenge them - and that was you.' So said Jacinda Ardern to Andrew Campbell on his final day as her Chief Press Secretary. Now, for the first time, Campbell offers a revealing insider's account of one of New Zealand's most extraordinary political eras. Serving alongside Ardern for almost her entire time in office,...

In this illuminating and beautifully written book, Grant Robertson reflects on the major events in his life, from growing up in a loving but complex family, to his highly successful career as a Labour politician and becoming Finance Minister in the Ardern government during one of New Zealand history's most tumultuous times. A natural storyteller, Robertson writes memorably about his...

Red Notice by Bill Browder is a harrowing account of one man's fight against the corruption and brutality embedded within the highest echelons of Russian power. Blending personal memoir, geopolitical intrigue, and a true-crime narrative, this book takes the reader on an electrifying journey from the flourishing financial markets of New York and London in the 1990s to the lethal...

An electrifying re-examination of one of the twentieth century's greatest unsung power players, from the bestselling author of A Woman of No Importance. Named a Best Book of the Year by the Telegraph, Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Mail on Sunday, Daily Express, Times Literary Supplement, Spectator, Irish Examiner, London Standard, New Yorker, Politico, Apple Books, Town & Country and Oldie....

Drawing on more than 100 interviews and extensive research, journalists DAVID COHEN and REBECCA KEILLOR track the rise, fall and re-emergence of former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern onto the global stage, just as the UN gears up to choose a new Secretary-General. With the world on a powderkeg, is Ardern up to the job?The debate rages, still, around this...

The Brighton bombing of 1984 remains one of the most audacious and chilling assassination attempts in recent political history. In Killing Thatcher, veteran journalist Rory Carroll meticulously reconstructs the series of events that nearly altered the course of British politics forever. This riveting account unveils the story behind the IRA's meticulous plan to assassinate Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and decimate...

What made Jacinda Ardern such an incredibly popular New Zealand prime minister? And why did her popularity then fall so dramatically? What happened during her leadership, and how did the unprecedented events of her tenure eventually lead to her resignation? This in-depth analysis of Jacinda Ardern's extraordinary leadership from award-winning journalist Michelle Duff examines these questions, and much more. Substantially...

"The great masses of the people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." - Adolf Hitler The officially sanctioned English language edition of Mein Kampf was translated and introduced by James Murphy. The edition using his translation was first published as a two-volume set in the UK in 1939 and also in 22...

For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history. Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer. You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States. On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden,...

By the time of his tragic murder in 1965, Malcolm X was world famous as the "angriest black man in America". From hustling, cocaine addiction, and armed violence in the ghettos of Harlem, he experienced a dramatic prison conversion that led him to the fervour of the Black Muslims. Speaking out to millions of oppressed blacks, he brought new hope...

The acclaimed author of Free returns with an imaginative investigation into dignity and historical injustice through the story of a family. When Lea Ypi discovers a photo of her grandmother, Leman, honeymooning in the Alps in 1941 posted by a stranger on social media, she is faced with unsettling questions. Growing up, she was told records of her grandmother's youth...

Autobiography of Malcolm X is a riveting journey through the life of one of the most influential figures in the American Civil Rights Movement. This poignant narrative begins with Malcolm Little's early years in Omaha and Michigan, weaving through the unsettling experiences of racial discrimination and violent encounters that shaped his childhood. As he transitions to the streets of Harlem,...

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow is a meticulously researched biography that chronicles the life of one of America's most influential yet misunderstood founding fathers. Chernow's narrative sweeps you into the tumultuous world of post-Revolutionary America, where Hamilton's intellect and ambition shaped the fledgling nation's future. Hamilton's rise from an illegitimate, self-taught orphan in the Caribbean to becoming a key architect...

THE INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ‘Even in the darkest of Dickens novels, no family comes across quite as mendacious, grasping and avaricious as the Trumps’ Financial Times A REVELATORY PORTRAIT OF DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE TOXIC FAMILY THAT MADE HIM – WRITTEN BY HIS NIECE, MARY L. TRUMP Mary Trump spent much of her childhood in...

Complete reprint of the unexpurgated edition of Mein Kampf (1925 and 1927), written by Adolf Hitler. This edition combines Volume I: A Reckoning and Volume II: The National Socialist Movement into a single book. It is translated by James Vincent Murphy (1880-1946).

The blockbuster biography of the greatest Briton, by one of Britain's bestselling historians. Winston Churchill towers over every other figure in twentieth-century British history. By the time of his death at the age of 90 in 1965, many thought him to be the greatest man in the world. There have been over a thousand previous biographies of Churchill. Andrew Roberts...

Becoming by Michelle Obama is an intimate and powerful memoir, offering readers a glimpse into the life of the former First Lady of the United States. This deeply personal narrative spans from her modest upbringing in the South Side of Chicago to the iconic halls of the White House. With unwavering honesty and a touch of humour, Michelle Obama shares...

The monumental biography of the most influential leader on the world stage in the last twenty years. Vladimir Putin is a pariah to the West. He has the power to reduce the West to nuclear ashes. He invades his neighbours, meddles in western elections, and orders assassinations. Yet many Russians continue to support him. Under Putin's leadership, Russia has once...

In a book that is both deeply personal and highly political, Melani Anae recalls the radical activism of Auckland's Polynesian Panthers - the movement modelled on the US Black Panther Party but without guns. The Polynesian Panthers was founded in response to the racist treatment of Pacific Islanders in the era of the Dawn Raids. Central to the group was...

Patriot is an instant international bestseller and the powerful, moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. Patriot is the unforgettable life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time. Alexei Navalny's poisoning in 2020 by the Russian security services was a global news event. In 2024,...

For sixteen years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country through numerous crises, shaping both Germany and international politics with her actions and attitudes. In her memoirs, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she reflects on her life in two German states - thirty-five years in the German Democratic Republic, thirty-five years in reunited Germany....

The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Mail on Sunday ‘Best Holiday Read 2024’ ‘A searing exposé’ Glamour ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce, character-driven exposé of the real Kennedy Curse—the family's generations-long legacy of misogyny, murder, and mayhem—and the women who have paid...

Over the last thirty years, Christopher Hitchens has established himself as one of the world's most influential public intellectuals. His originality, bravery, range, and wit made him first a leading iconoclast of the political left, and then later a formidable advocate of secular liberalism. As a socialist, he opposed the war in Vietnam. After September 11, he emerged as one...

The past year has seen a resurgence of interest in the political thinker Hannah Arendt, "the theorist of beginnings," whose work probes the logics underlying unexpected transformations—from totalitarianism to revolution. A work of striking originality, The Human Condition is in many respects more relevant now than when it first appeared in 1958. In her study of the state of modern...

Washington by Ron Chernow is a masterful and richly detailed portrait of the father of the United States. Chernow's biography captures the adventurous early life of George Washington, from his youthful exploits to his ascension as commander of the Continental Army. The narrative delves deeply into his courageous leadership during the Revolutionary War and his pivotal role presiding over the...

In this authoritative and engrossing full-scale biography, Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Einstein and Steve Jobs, captures the life and multifaceted achievements of the most intriguing figure of America's founding era. Isaacson provides a detailed narrative that spans from Benjamin Franklin's humble beginnings in Boston to his transformative years in Philadelphia, his diplomatic endeavours in London and Paris, and his...

Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin is a masterful exploration of leadership through the lens of four American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. In her magnum opus, Goodwin delves into the lives of these iconic figures, examining how they navigated through periods of immense challenge and turbulence. Through meticulous research and...

Mike Munro spent nearly 22 years working inside the political domain in Wellington. He reported on politics from the parliamentary press gallery for 10 years and then switched to the dark side, becoming the only person to serve as chief press secretary to one Labour prime minister, and later as chief of staff to another. His days as a political...

The Churchill Factor by Boris Johnson is a compelling exploration into the life and legacy of Winston Churchill, one of the most pivotal figures of the twentieth century. Rather than offering a traditional biography, Johnson delves deep into the character and achievements that defined Churchill, examining the unique qualities that constituted the 'Churchill Factor'. Through meticulously researched anecdotes, historical analysis,...

An Autobiography by Angela Y. Davis is a riveting account of the life and struggles of one of the most prominent political activists in modern history. Initially edited by literary giant Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, the book has cemented its place as a cornerstone of the Black Power movement, with messages that resonate profoundly in today's social...

In Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s compelling (The Economist) and fascinating (The Wall Street Journal) New York Times bestselling autobiography, the prime minister of Israel tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending his country and securing its future. From their earliest days, Bibi and his close-knit brothers, Yoni and Iddo, were instilled with...

Team of Rivals by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin is a rich and enthralling multiple biography that delves deeply into the leadership of one of America's most revered presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The book intricately details Lincoln's astute political acumen during the tumultuous years of the Civil War, focusing on his extraordinary decision to assemble a cabinet composed of his...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. 'An eye-watering account of the president's abuse of the rules of golf' The Sunday Times 'Reilly pokes more holes in Trump's claims than there are sand traps on all his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming' The New Yorker Commander in...

Why did so many Germans take part in the crimes of Nazi Germany? How did they come to support Hitler and follow him almost to the very end? For too long, the Nazis have been presented as little more than psychopaths or criminals. In his major new work, renowned historian Richard J. Evans makes use of a mass of recently...

An unflinching exposé of Mohamed Al-Fayed’s 25-year reign at Harrods DECADES OF ABUSE. DOZENS OF VICTIMS. NO CONSEQUENCES. To the public, he was the eccentric owner of one of the world’s great department stores. But behind closed doors, Fayed ruled with cruelty, humiliation and unchecked abuse. Why were his crimes ignored? Why did those in power look the other way?...

Winner of the British Book Awards History Book of the Year Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize This thrilling biography of Stalin and his entourage during the terrifying decades of his supreme power transforms our understanding of Stalin as Soviet dictator, Marxist leader and Russian tsar. Based on groundbreaking research, Simon Sebag Montefiore reveals in captivating detail the fear and...

An engrossing portrait of #1 bestseller Yanis Varoufakis's political awakening, told through the extraordinary history of his family and the tumultuous twentieth century in Europe. Eleni put an arm around him and said, "Come, come, life is ahead of us. Raise your soul now. We have much to do." This is a book about how the great forces of history...

Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher... so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he...

A 50th anniversary edition of the book that brought down the Soviet Union, now with an introduction from Solzhenitsyn's widow detailing the dramatic story of its publication. The Gulag Archipelago helped to bring down an empire. Its importance can hardly be exaggerated. — Doris Lessing, Sunday Telegraph With a new introduction by Natalia Solzhenitsyn. A vast canvas of camps, prisons,...

All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her...

Ai Weiwei is one of the world's most famous artists and activists. In 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows, he tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most celebrated poet. A family story and the tale of a nation, Ai Weiwei weaves...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography 2023 Winner of the 2022 National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography Winner of the 2023 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy Winner of the American History Book Prize Shortlisted for the 2023 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Longlisted for the CWA ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction When he became director of the...

Mein Kampf is one of the most widely known and heavily quoted books of all time. It demonstrates both Hitler's ability to persuade and his ability to instill a sense of heroic destiny. When most people hear the title, Mein Kampf, their first reaction is a growing emotional outburst that finally erupts in a yell of anti-Semitism; however, anyone who...

The revelatory, much-anticipated memoir from the Wall Street Journal reporter who was wrongly imprisoned in Putin’s Russia – a glimpse inside the perils and contradictions of a country ruled by autocracy. In March 2023, a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Evan Gershkovich, a young reporter for the Wall Street Journal, sat down with a source in an empty restaurant 900...

From California Governor Gavin Newsom (and a possible contender in the race for Democratic candidate in the 2028 Presidential election) comes an intimate and poignant account of identity, belonging, and the defining moments that inspired a life in politics. California Governor Gavin Newsom's intimate and poignant account of identity, belonging, and the defining moments that inspired a life in politics...

You've heard about the tantrums, the seething, the storming out of court, yes. But what about E. Jean's side of the story? What about the flight suits, the bottle of green Chartreuse, and the bob? Not My Type puts you in a better seat than the jury box. You will hear Alina Habba, Esq., "Trump's most beautiful attorney," asking E....

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president and his fight for equality. Little Nelson's father would call him a troublemaker. However, Nelson's rebellious nature would lead him to become one of the world's most inspirational civil rights leaders and anti-apartheid revolutionaries....

Dictators by Frank Dikötter is a compelling exploration into the lives and regimes of some of the world's most infamous totalitarian leaders. In this meticulously researched work, Dikötter delves into the intricate mechanics of how these dictators maintained their iron grip on power through a blend of fear, propaganda, and the creation of personality cults. The narrative uncovers the techniques...

The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. A brave and brilliant book - Guardian Charisma and courage dazzle on every page - Sunday Times Patriot will be seen as a historic text - Economist Patriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring...

A Full Life by Jimmy Carter offers readers an intimate and comprehensive look into the life of the 39th President of the United States. In this profound and reflective memoir, Carter recounts his experiences and personal observations from his remarkable nine decades of life. From his humble beginnings in rural Georgia, to his naval career, to his tenure in the...

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris is a monumental biography that delves deep into the life of one of America's most dynamic and influential presidents. This masterful work chronicles Theodore Roosevelt's journey from his early days as a sickly but determined youth to his rapid ascension in the political arena and eventually, his emergence as the 26th President...

What an incredible life of triumph and tragedy, faith, and love. — Anderson Cooper, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vanderbilt A daughter’s tender homage to a consequential woman. — Kirkus Reviews A vivid, intimate biography of American icon Ethel Kennedy by her daughter Kerry Kennedy, told through her firsthand memories and exclusive access to Ethel’s personal papers. When...

2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Now in paperback: the powerful, revelatory New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller, shortlisted for the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year Award. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo's cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense...

How we became addicted to a supply chain that wreaks havoc across the globe. Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonisation of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry. Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African...

Every Man is the paradigm-shifting book about men's violence against women, how it affects us all, and how men are the only ones that can stop it. Why have we failed so badly to end men's violence against women? What can we actually do about it? This insightful, provocative, and practical handbook suggests a bold solution. Expert scholar and activist,...

'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history - and then go out and change it' — Barack Obama 'The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book' — The Times 'Burns with the luminosity of faith in the invincible nature of human hope and dignity' — Andre Brink 'Splendid... This is his story and the story of that...

The classic, bestselling, official biography of Winston Churchill, back in print for the first time in two decades. By far the most lucid, comprehensive and authoritative account of Churchill that has been offered in a single volume – Daily Telegraph Drawing on decades of unprecedented access to Winston Churchill's family and estate, this classic bestseller remains the definitive biography of...

This is a first-hand account of China's Cultural Revolution. Life and Death in Shanghai is written by Nien Cheng, an anglophile and fluent English-speaker who worked for Shell in Shanghai under Mao. She was put under house arrest by Red Guards in 1966 and subsequently jailed. All attempts to make her confess to the charges of being a British spy...

Thomas Jefferson by Christopher Hitchens is an illuminating exploration of one of America's most enigmatic Founding Fathers. This biography delves into the life of Jefferson, a multifaceted individual who played a pivotal role in crafting a nation, yet frequently wrestled with his own contradictions. Hitchens meticulously paints a portrait of Jefferson as a man of immense intellect and vision, grappling...

Lincoln by acclaimed historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Herbert Donald presents a compelling and authoritative exploration of the life of one of America's most venerated figures, Abraham Lincoln. This monumental biography immerses readers in the 19th-century world, exploring Lincoln's journey from his rustic origins in rural Kentucky to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., against the backdrop of...

Dictatorland by Paul Kenyon takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the heart of Africa, unveiling the gripping and often horrifying stories behind some of its most infamous dictators. Meticulously researched and engagingly written, this book explores the complex dynamics of power, corruption, and complicity that have shaped the continent's modern history. From the gold-encrusted jungles of the Ivory Coast...

Gulag by Anne Applebaum provides an exhaustive and comprehensive history of one of the most notorious horrors of the twentieth century: the Soviet Union's forced labour camp system. With chilling precision, Applebaum unveils the vast, intricate network that detained millions and claimed countless lives. This meticulously researched account spans from the incipient stages of the labour camps under the tsars,...

Truman by David McCullough is a meticulously researched and compellingly narrated biography of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work delves into the life of Truman, illuminating not just the milestones of his presidency but also the complex character of the man himself. The narrative begins with Truman's humble origins on the Missouri...

The New York Times bestselling book from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—“a comprehensive look inside her brilliantly analytical, entertainingly wry mind, revealing the fascinating life of one of our generation's most influential voices in both law and public opinion” (Harper’s Bazaar). My Own Words offers a rich collection of essays, speeches, and writings from Ruth Bader Ginsburg, providing readers...

From one of America’s most respected journalists and modern historians comes the highly acclaimed, “splendid” (The Washington Post) biography of Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States and Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian. Jonathan Alter tells the epic story of an enigmatic man of faith and his improbable journey from barefoot boy to global icon. Alter paints an intimate and...

On the centenary of her birth, Elizabeth II is a delightful, intimate new portrait of the late Queen from bestselling biographer and royal commentator Robert Hardman, which is full of fresh details about this extraordinary woman. As daughter, wife, mother and Sovereign, Elizabeth II lived fascinating parallel lives, both in private and in public. But she remained something of a...

The instant New York Times bestseller from the New York Times bestselling Kennedy historian and author of Jackie: Public, Private, Secret comes the other side of the story—her husband's: JFK: Public, Private, Secret. In this definitive portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—one of America's most consequential and enigmatic presidents—J. Randy Taraborrelli delivers a deeply researched and authoritative biography. More than the...

"Scott Jennings is a Patriot from the Great State of Kentucky... A Revolution of Common Sense was directly inspired by my Inaugural Address and the many Common Sense actions we have taken in our effort to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.... Scott totally gets it and, unlike the many Fake News books that are being written about my Administration, Scott's book...

Meet Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who hopes the things she's done will help everyone, especially children, to believe that they can do great things too. An inspiring illustrated story for children about Jacinda Ardern, and her meteoric rise to become the world's youngest female leader. Nobody is too young to start changing the world. When Jacinda...

The instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, updated with exclusive new material. 'Scoops aplenty are here . . . An irresistible insider account of momentous royal events' - Melanie Reid, The Times 'Fascinating . . . the book everyone is talking about' - Daily Mail By the acclaimed royal biographer and commentator Robert Hardman, Charles III is an intimate portrait...

An open, honest and at times intensely personal memoir about race, fatherhood, marriage, masculinity, fitting in, and the things that shape our national character. Simon Bridges grew up as the son of a working-class Baptist preacher in Te Atatu, as the youngest of six children. In many ways, he had a typical Kiwi upbringing at a time when having little...

Two days before Christmas in 1987, at the age of 17, Niromi de Soyza found herself in an ambush as part of a small platoon of militant Tamil Tigers fighting government forces in the bloody civil war that was to engulf Sri Lanka for decades. With her was her lifelong friend, Ajanthi, also aged 17. Leaving behind them their shocked...

With unparalleled authority and dramatic detail, Charles Moore's definitive biography of Margaret Thatcher, now published in a single volume to mark the 100th anniversary of her birth, presents the whole history of the woman who transformed Britain and the world in the late twentieth century. With unique access to Thatcher’s private and governmental papers and extensive interviews with her, her...

From Rhodes Scholar to union leader to political powerhouse: how Bobbie became Bob, the iconic PM. The new biography from award-winning historian David Day sheds fresh light on the formative years of Australia's most charismatic leader, who became a political legend. David Day's biography of the young Bob Hawke takes readers on a journey, from his humble beginnings as the...