I am fascinated by people turning their daft dreams into a reality. How did they do it & why?' Driven by his own passion for collecting Hunter Davies has packed his notepad & set off in search of Britain's maddest museums. As he explores these hidden gems he soon discovers that they are everywhere & that they celebrate just about everything, from lawnmowers in Southport to pencils in Keswick. But as Hunter travels up & down the country he comes to realise that it isn't only the collections that are fascinating, it's also the people who have put them together. Whether they're a man who loves his Heinz so much he's changed his name to Captain Beany or a kleptomaniac Vintage Radio buff, these eccentric collectors are Britain's finest & could live in no other country in the world. Once you discover these museums & get to know their curators, Great Britain won't look quite the same again... ...

Books Autobiographies Hilarious, intimate & completely spellbinding, Joan invites you into her life like never before, sharing the stories she had previously reserved for her closest friends. In her new book, Dame Joan Collins returns in dazzling form to share the most memorable moments from her eclectic & vibrant life, in & out of the limelight. Taking us on an incredible journey from her early years as a young star in the golden era of Hollywood to stamping her stilettos in Dynasty; from the glittering heights of St Tropez to the busy Oscars season in LA over the years. Joan writes movingly about her grief & adventures with her sister Jackie, delving deeper into the ups & downs of love & relationships, & her happiness with husband Percy. Filled with a cast of household names, including the late Queen Elizabeth, Diana, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, Warren Beatty, & many more, Behind the Shoulder Pads is a spectacularly entertaining tour de force bound to delight & shock in equal measures. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781399609968 •†Author: Joan Collins  •†Publisher:†  Seven Dials •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 288 •†Dimensions:†15.6 x 24 cm ...

Meet time traveller & unlikely Messiah, Karl Glogauer.

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Decorate your home this Christmas with the help of this adorable festive gonk. Great for standing upright on any flat surface, this gonk is a delightful & festive addition to any holiday decor. Perfect for decorating your mantelpiece, Christmas tree & much more! Product Information: • Gonk plush decoration  • Christmas Decoration • Soft Toys • Novelty • Brand: Winterworks • Design: Beige Grey • Measures: 17 x 6cm   ...

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What Will Your Beijing Encounter Be? Walking in the footsteps of the emporers in the ancient Forbidden City Checking out contemporary art's next big thing at the 798 Art Disctict Tucking into the city's signature dish, Peking duck Searching for hidden treasures & haggling like mad at the Panjiayuan Antique Market Getting lost amongst the songbirds & mah jong gamers in the maze-like "hutong" (alleyways) Experiencing Beijing's rich culture, from ancient history to medieval temples to modern literature Lacing up your hiking boots for an unforgettable trek atop the Great Wall at Simatai Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Easy navigation with a full-color pull-out map, detailed district maps & Chinese characters for places & streets throughout the book Our expert resident author reveals the city's best sights, eating, drinking shopping & entertainment Highlights & customized itineraries help you make the most of a short trip Get insider tips from tuned-in locals, from a boutique-owning fashionista to the city's most renowned bartender ...

Being A Scot is a vivid & highly personal portrait of Scotland & its achievements. With Murray Grigor, co-writer, film-maker, friend & fellow Scot, Sean's personal quest has been to seek answers to some perplexing questions. How did Scots come to devise so many new sports & games? What gave fire to the Gothic tendency in Scottish literature? Why have so many creatively inventive & influential architects been Scots? & where did Scotland's unreal blend of psychotic humour originate? Sean Connery offers a correction to misconceptions, whilst revealing as never before his own vibrant personal history. ...

Few actors are more eloquent, honest or entertaining about their life & their profession than Simon Callow. Being an Actor traces his stage journey from the letter he wrote to Laurence Olivier that led him to his first job, to his triumph as Mozart in the original production of Amadeus. ...

Part biography, part social history, Being Britney pieces together a collage of stories, interviews, legends & fan experiences

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