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How's about that, then? Sir Jimmy Savile
 
comingsoon How's about that, then? Sir Jimmy Savile
The amazing life of DJ, TV personality and charity fund-raiser extraordinaire, Sir Jimmy Savile.
Pre-order before 30th April to have your name included in the book
£20.00

 
  English Journey
 
comingsoon English Journey
New special edition of this timeless classic featuring a contemporary perspective from broadcaster and best selling author of Pies and Predjudice, Stuart Maconie. Here he follows in the path of Priestley and gives a modern take on his English journey in his own unique style.
Available for pre-order
£25.00

 
Lost Empires
 
comingsoon Lost Empires
Set in the world of Music Hall, Priestley delivers a captivating snapshot of fascinating period in theatre history whilst creating a social drama with believable and intriguing characterisation.
£9.99

 
  Angel Pavement
 
comingsoon Angel Pavement
Angel Pavement provides readers with a vivid picture of ordinary London life before the war and the blitz changed everything dramatically and is set against the background of the great depression.
£9.99

 
The Great Book of Rhubarb
 
new The Great Book of Rhubarb
This is the follow up to Elaine Lemm's best selling 2010 publication "The Great Book of Yorkshire Pudding".
£7.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Rosemary Shrager's Yorkshire Breakfasts
 
new Rosemary Shrager's Yorkshire Breakfasts
It’s time to reclaim our breakfast as one of the most important meals of the day and who better to show us how than Rosemary Shrager, “Queen of Breakfasts”.
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
The official Leeds United Annual 2012
 
The official Leeds United Annual 2012
This official annual, published with support of the club, is packed with information and activities. It includes player profiles, action images, puzzles and games as well as the facts on the 2010/2011 season. Now Half Price
£3.99

 
  The Bald Truth: Keith Senior – My Life in the World’s Hardest Sport
 
new The Bald Truth: Keith Senior – My Life in the World’s Hardest Sport
KEITH Senior is Mr Super League. The veteran Leeds Rhinos and former Great Britain Rugby League Centre has been one of the competition's most exciting and controversial talents since it began in 1996.
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Dominic Matteo: In My Defence - The Autobiography
 
NEW Dominic Matteo: In My Defence - The Autobiography
Dominic Matteo has played alongside some of English football's biggest names. He has also played at some of Europe's finest stadia, while he remains one of the few internationals to have appeared for both England and Scotland.
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Les Battersby and Me
 
new Les Battersby and Me
Best known for his role as Coronation Street's loud-mouthed but likable rogue, Les Batterbsy, Bruce Jones' new biography will be as explosive as any of his on-screen alter ego's punch-ups.
PUBLICATION: OCTOBER 2011
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Bremner: The Real King Billy
 
NEW Bremner: The Real King Billy
Billy Bremner remains, more than a decade on from his premature death at the age of just 54, one of football’s most iconic figures.
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Frozen Britain
 
new Frozen Britain
TV weathermen Ian McCaskill and Paul Hudson bring the story fully up-to-date and graphically portray freezing conditions that took Britain by surprise.
£12.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Bailey of the Saints
 
NEW Bailey of the Saints
At last, a fast-paced, intelligent novel, set against the backdrop of international football. Opening up a new genre of literature for those who enjoy reading AND love football.
£8.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Yorkshire Post Calendar 2012
 
Yorkshire Post Calendar 2012
Featuring seasonal recipes by ROSEMARY SHRAGER. A perfect present that lasts throughout the year. Now Half Price
£3.25

 
Walter - The illustrated story of a Rangers Legend
 
Walter - The illustrated story of a Rangers Legend
Using official photographs and a series of exclusive interviews, this book takes you to the heart of the man who is revered by Rangers supporters all over the world.
PUBLICATION JUNE 2011
£24.99

 
  Edge of Heaven: The Yorkshire Coast
 
Edge of Heaven: The Yorkshire Coast
Written in a variety of styles and forms Edge of Heaven: The Yorkshire Coast is a collection of individual responses by a group of exceptional writers.
£19.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Against the Grade: Working on the Settle-Carlisle Line
 
new Against the Grade: Working on the Settle-Carlisle Line
What has until now received less emphasis are the true tales of men – and women – who have metaphorically worked against the grade to keep the line running in conditions often challenging in the extreme.
£18 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  The Krays: Their Life Behind Bars
 
The Krays: Their Life Behind Bars
Best-selling author Robin McGibbon was welcomed into the inner sanctum of the Kray twins. For more than ten years, he saw Britain’s most notorious killers at close quarters. PUBLICATION MAY 2011
£10.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Walk! A Celebration of Striding Out
 
Walk! A Celebration of Striding Out
With its forewords by the adventurer Ben Fogle and explorer Chris Bonington, this is a remarkable book that breaks entirely new ground. PUBLICATION JUNE 2011
Pre publication postfree offer
£15.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
     

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