Composers and songwriters

A deadly memoir about being bold, black and brave in work, life and love'Sharing my story is important .

Minefields is a compelling exploration of a foreign correspondent's life - proof of Hugh's belief that 'if you go looking for trouble, you'll probably find it'.

For fans of Hooked by Samantha X and In My Skin by Kate Holden.

Shine is your chance to sit down with Samantha Armytage, co-host of Channel Seven's top-rating Sunrise, where she takes you inside her world and the lessons she's learned (and is still learning!

Australia's greatest country singer-songwriter Slim Dusty's own story, written with Joy McKean, his wife for 50 years - now updated.

READING MY NEW BOOK IS JUST LIKE LISTENING TO ME ON THE RADIO .

Andrea Corr's Barefoot Pilgrimage is a compelling and honest memoir.

Originally published in 1997, Collins Opera & Operetta is an invaluable guide to this fascinating but sometimes misunderstood art form, presenting essential information on over 180 major operas and operettas in an accessible, yet scholarly, way.

Britten's Children confronts the edgy subject of the composer's obsessional yet strangely innocent relationships with adolescent boys.

'Compelling new biography' Daily Express'Fascinating stories'Daily Mirror'A well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran .

"e;Not only is it the best song I ever wrote, it's the best song anybody ever wrote.

A heartfelt, humorous personal memoir and relatable guide to overcoming obstacles, wising up about romance, and getting ahead in your career from the star of Netflix's hit reality show Selling Sunset.

The Sunday Times bestseller'Frank, funny and inspiring' - You Magazine'Louise is just ready to do her - and we're here for it' - Glamour'Warm-hearted, honest and relatable' - Daily Mirror__________________________________________In more than two decades in the limelight, Louise Redknapp has weathered her fair share of ups and downs, but through it all she's remained unapologetically true to herself.

This is a music autobiography to remember.

The nostalgic memoir of a young man, eldest of fourteen, growing up in 40s Wednesbury.

ON THE ROAD: GROWING UP IN EIGHT JOURNEYS - MY EARLY YEARS is a new form of autobiography, in which TOP GEAR presenter Richard Hammond tells the story of his early life through a series of significant driving episodes.

The evocative diaries of a young nurse stationed in northern France during the First World War, published for the first time.

Nana Mouskouri, the Greek singer and one of the world's most popular entertainers, tells her life story for the first time.

Here for the first time is the full horror and madness of sharing a house, told by someone who's been there.

The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling memoir of Britain's best-loved actress, Dame Judi Dench.

The once-in-a-generation memoir of a rock legend - the No.

Vibrant and candid memoirs of the late, great British character actor, Pete Postlethwaite.

'Mischievous and measured, Joanna Lumley gives us a remarkable portrait of a groovy life'The Times'Immensely fun'Evening StandardJoanna Lumley is one of Britain's undisputed national treasures, who has lived many lives: a single mum; a voiceover artist; a TV presenter; an author; a former model and Bond girl; a human rights activist for Survival International and the Gurkha Justice Campaign; and as an iconic, award-winning actor, best known for her roles in timeless shows like Absolutely Fabulous and The New Avengers.

With over 30 of the most revealing interviews Bowie has given in 45 years, Bowie on Bowie tells the story of Bowie's restlessly inventive career in his own words.

'I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with "e;purple"e; and "e;Sabbath"e; written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped.

'One of the very best collections of pop songs written in the style of William Shakespeare that I've read so far this year!

Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink is the long-awaited memoir from Elvis Costello, one of rock and roll's most iconic stars.

From the author of the critically-acclaimed Austerlitz and Across the Land and Water comes A Place in the Country, the much anticipated translation of one of W.

American Interior is a psychedelic historical travelogue from Welsh pop legend Gruff Rhys.

The year 2016 is the Chinese Year of the Monkey - what will this mean for you?

VOLUME FIVE OF SPIKE MILLIGAN'S LEGENDARY MEMOIRS IS A HILARIOUS, SUBVERSIVE FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF WW2'The Godfather of Alternative Comedy' Eddie Izzard______________ 'Back to those haunting days in Italy in 1944, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, with lava running in great red rivulets down the slope towards us, and Jock taking a drag on his cigarette and saying, "e;I think we've got grounds for a rent rebate.

VOLUME THREE OF SPIKE MILLIGAN'S LEGENDARY MEMOIRS IS A HILARIOUS, SUBVERSIVE FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF WW2'The most irreverent, hilarious book about the war that I have ever read' Sunday Express 'Brilliant verbal pyrotechnics, throwaway lines and marvelous anecdotes' Daily Mail ______________ 'It's all over, Von Arnheim has surrendered and he's very angry.

If you could share one lesson from your life with every woman, what would it be?

The perfect introduction to the Master.

'The ideal interpreter of the Ring .

'A triumph' - Time OutTransformer is the only complete and comprehensive telling of the Lou Reed story.

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.

Rosie tries her hand in the Armed Forces.

This is Paula's story, one of four individual journeys taken from Wherever You Are by The Military Wives.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

He's young, he's hot and he's set to be the biggest thing in pop - 16-year-old Cody Simpson is sending shockwaves around the world.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

'An absolutely masterly work' Stephen FryAlex Ross, renowned author of the international bestseller The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics-an aesthetic war zone where the Western world wrestled with its capacity for beauty and violence.

Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends.

The Penguin Book of English Song anthologizes the work of 100 English poets who have inspired a host of different composers (some English, some not) to write vocal music.