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A Long Way to Tipperary? Becomes No.1 Amazon Bestseller

A Long Way to Tipperary? by Maurice Neal has reached No.1 Best Seller status on Amazon in the Biographies of World War I category.

Remembering Teodor Shanin: A Life of Ideas, Revolution and Rural Sociology

Celebrating the visionary work of Professor Teodor Shanin, scholar and activist.

Christine Redmond’s Picking Up the Pieces: A Nurse’s Grief Memoir from the Front Line

When her father dies during the height of the pandemic, Christine Redmond — an intensive care nurse — must confront not only grief, but the emotional cost of caregiving, memory and unresolved family pain.

Jinny Wilson’s The House of Ticking Clocks: A Memoir of Mothers, Memory and Moving On

In this quietly powerful memoir, Jinny Wilson reflects on her mother’s decline and death — and the quiet, personal transformation that followed. The House of Ticking Clocks is a meditation on family, time and the stories we carry forward.

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David Burr’s Toolkit for Pubs, Bars and Hospitality Success Launches this September

David Burr’s debut book helps aspiring publicans and hospitality entrepreneurs create financially sound hospitality businesses.

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Stuart McCabe Brings Queen Margaret Tudor to American Readers

Historian Stuart McCabe’s acclaimed biography Queen Margaret Tudor - the story of Henry VIII’s elder sister - is now re-edited for a US audience eager for new perspectives on the Tudor dynasty.

An Indian in the House: Lord Sheikh on the First Four Indians in British Parliament

Lord Sheikh explores the lives of the first four Indians to enter British parliamentary office — ground breaking figures who helped reshape Westminster and redefine Britain's imperial identity.

Jonsie Reflections: A Quiet Irish Childhood Recalled with Warmth, Wit and Wonder

In Jonsie Reflections, the author recalls an Irish childhood shaped by love, humour, faith and everyday struggle. A tender memoir of growing up in a world both simple and quietly profound.

Christine Grosart Publishes Daring Memoir of Deep Cave Diving, Danger & Discovery

Adventurer and diver Christine Grosart shares a gripping personal memoir of extreme exploration and self-discovery.

Sir Harold Atcherley: War Hero, Business Leader, and Champion of the Arts

The remarkable life of Sir Harold Atcherley — from WWII intelligence to boardrooms and ballet.

Artist Terence Kearey Explores the Power of Colour and the Art of Seeing

A masterful exploration of colour, light and technique, Working in Colour blends the science of perception with the art of watercolour. Terence Kearey draws on a lifetime of experience as a lithographic artist, lecturer and painter to guide readers through practical methods, personal insights and the deeper meaning behind artistic choices.

From Yaks to Chukkas: Maturin Mackenzie-Hill’s Wild Ride Through Mongolian Polo

A surreal and hilarious account of one man’s attempt to bring polo to Mongolia — and survive the experience. Mongolian Polo is a true story of horses, vodka, diplomacy and total cultural dislocation.

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Graham Parker’s My Life in Crime: A Prison Governor’s Memoir of Rehabilitation and Reform

In his autobiography My Life in Crime, former prison governor Graham Parker reflects on 25 years in the Prison Service, revealing stories of reform, resilience, and the human side of incarceration.

Beyond the PhD: Kenneth Mwenda’s Intellectual Journey from Africa to the Global Stage

In Beyond the PhD, Professor Kenneth Mwenda reflects on a life of learning across continents — from African classrooms to Ivy League halls — and explores what it means to think, write and teach with integrity in a divided world.

William C. McGrew Announces Sequel to Chasing After Chimpanzees, Coming in 2026

Renowned primatologist William C. McGrew, author of Chasing After Chimpanzees, is preparing a new work that extends his lifetime study of chimpanzee behaviour, culture, and conservation — due for publication in early 2026.

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