The lives of people both famous and obscure are filled with scarlet-letter moments when their dirty laundry sees daylight. In these moments we not only witness the reversibility of “success,” of prominence, but also come to visceral terms with our own vulnerable selves. We can’t stop watching the scene of shame, identifying with it and absorbing its nearness, and relishing our imagined im…
This biography of Lewis Hamilton looks at his career as well as his upbringing and early involvement in motor racing.
This biography of Andy Murray looks at his career as well as his upbringing and early involvement in tennis.
This series takes readers on a 'behind the scenes' tour of some of their favourite locations or job sites, highlighting the different people who work there. Each book explains how a community of people is involved in getting the job done.
The World's Greatest Olympians looks at great Olympians through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these athletes were/are so great. It also includes Fact Files fact boxes of top athletes and charts and tables to help illustrate their amazing talents and achievements.