Popular culture

At the end of the 1970s, Manchester seemed to be sliding into the dustbin of history. Today the city is an international destination for culture and sport, and one of the fastest-growing urban regions in Europe. This book gives a first-hand account of what happened in between.

Artfully combining journalism with social history and sharp pop-culture references, 'The Mavericks' explores the game of football in the 1970s, when a cult group of players delivered flair on the pitch and flamboyance off it.

'MusicQuake' presents a history of popular music focusing on the most rebellious and game-changing recordings and performances from the early twentieth century to today.

Coleen Rooney has as always been true to herself. In 'My Account', she tells us how her upbringing prepared her for a life in the full glare of public and media scrutiny. In fact, from an early age, she was no stranger to responsibility, having two younger brothers as well as welcoming disabled f...

The most influential blogger on the scene takes us behind the glowing lights of the catwalk on an exclusive tour of everything you should know about the constantly evolving, ever shining world of fashion.

For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth has ruled over an institution and a family. She has been constant in her desire to provide a steady presence and to be a trustworthy steward of the British people and the Commonwealth. In the face of her uncle's abdication, in the uncertainty of the Blitz, and in the...

The stakes are never higher when the charge is murder. Explore the riveting twists and turns of some of the most notorious and controversial murder trials in history, such as the O.J. Simpson, Phil Spector, and Oscar Pistorius cases. Each of the trials detailed in this book dominated the world's ...

Paris Hilton rose to fame as the It Girl of the aughts and despite coming of age under the scrutiny of a tabloid culture that that wrote her off 'famous for being famous', she built her own global empire and became a modern icon beloved around the world. Now, with courage, honesty, and humour, Pa...

Christine McVie - born Christine Perfect - was the quintessentially English rock star, as both the backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac. And yet, as the 'engine' of the band during their Rumours era - an album which charted the complete romantic disintegration within the band - Christi...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her role as Sovereign with flawless professionalism. Her demeanour has been perfect, and in the 70 years she has reigned she has epitomised all the hallmarks of an iconic sovereign beloved of her people. As Heir Presumptive, the young Princess Elizab...