Ebury Publishing Autumn Catalogue 2020
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EBURY PUBLISHING AUTUMN CATALOGUE 2020 Once Upon a Time in Iraq James Bluemel and Dr. Renad Mansour Accompanying a major 5-part BBC2 series from BAFTA- award winning documentary maker James Bleumel, a riveting oral history of the Iraq War, told from all sides of the conflict In war, there is no easy victory. When troops invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime, most people expected an easy victory. Instead, the gamble we took was a grave mistake, and its ramifications continue to reverberate through the lives of millions, in Iraq and the West. As we gain more distance from those events, it can be argued that many of the issues facing us today – the rise of the Islamic State, increased Islamic terrorism, intensified violence in the Middle East, mass migration, and more – can be traced back to the decision to invade Iraq. In The Iraq War, award-winning documentary maker James Bluemel collects first-hand testimony from those who lived through the horrors of the invasion and whose actions were dictated by such extreme circumstances. It takes in all sides of the conflict – working class Iraqi families watching their country erupt into civil war; soldiers and journalists on the ground; American families dealing with the grief of losing their son or daughter; parents of a suicide bomber coming to terms with unfathomable events – to create the most in-depth and multi- faceted portrait of the Iraq War to date. Accompanying a major BBC series, James Bluemel’s book is an essential account of a conflict that continues to shape our world, and a startling July 2020 reminder of the consequences of our past decisions. 9781785944567 £20.00 : Hardback 416 pages A Year At The Circus Inside Trump's White House Jon Sopel Jon Sopel, the BBC’s North America Editor and author of the breakout political book of 2017, If Only They Didn’t Speak English, takes us inside the chaos of Trump’s White House. Welcome to the White House. At the heart of Washington, there is a circus. It's raucous, noisy and full of clowns. Reporting on it is a daily cacophony. Four major stories can blow up and blow out before breakfast, and political weather systems are moving at warp speed. The one thing absent from the weather forecast is the tranquil eye of the storm. That we never see. In A Year at the Circus: Inside Trump's White House, BBC North America Editor, Jon Sopel, takes you inside Trump’s West Wing and explores the impact this presidency has had on the most iconic of American institutions. Each chapter starts inside a famous Washington room, uncovering its history and its new resonance in the Trump era. You are invited to step inside the Oval Office where Trump called for loyalty from FBI Director James Comey, and experience life as a reporter in the Briefing Room, where the tense relationship between the media and the President is played out. Guiding you through these rooms, Jon reveals the inner workings of the Trump White House and details the key moments and conversations that have unfolded within its August 2020 walls. 9781785944390 £9.99 : Paperback From Kim Jong-un and Kavanaugh to Merkel and the Mueller 368 pages Inquiry - this is your insider guide to the Washington Circus. Roll up, roll up ... Jon Sopel has been the BBC’s North America Editor since 2014. He has covered the 2016 election and Trump's White House at first hand, reporting for the BBC across TV, radio, and online. As a member of the White House Press Corps, he has accompanied both President Obama and President Trump on Air Force One and interviewed President Obama at the White House. He has travelled extensively across the US and recently rode a Harley Davidson down the West Coast (that wasn't for work though). He lives in Washington and London. Consumer Survival Guide Matt Allwright The definitive guide on how to sidestep pitfalls in all areas of life from BBC presenter Matt Allwright. Keep your money in your pocket. In a quarter of a century of broadcasting Watchdog has become the go-to consumer champion. In today’s white noise created by factors like baffling new technology and complex legal jargon the show endeavours to help people be heard. However, with its mailbag continually growing, not every case can be aired on national television. In Watchdog: The Consumer Survival Guide, Matt Allwright will help you to help yourself amid the minefield of modern consumer rights and fraudsters, offering practical advice on how to sidestep pitfalls in all areas of life. Each chapter is built around relatable hurdles we all face – renting a flat, buying a car, securing our online data, booking a dream holiday and much more. Packed with useful tips, myth busters and case studies, The Watchdog Survival Guide will leave you feeling empowered and save you some pennies along the way. Matt Allwright is a well-known prime-time television presenter and journalist. His trademark programme is the BBC One hit Rogue Traders, but his abilities stretch beyond the consumer journalism where he’s made his name. He’s also been a mainstay presenter and reporter on The One Show over the August 2020 last few years, and was a key part of the BBC’s live Royal 9781785945359 Wedding coverage in 2011. Other recent projects include BBC £16.99 : Hardback One daytime series You’ve Been Scammed which unearths the 416 pages growing number of scams targeting the British public today. Match of the Day: Footy Facts and Stats Match of the Day Magazine Did you know that the average football player runs 9.5km (almost 6 miles) during a match? Or that Lionel Messi's legs are insured for 750 million euros? And that referee Mike Dean has handed out 104 Red Cards in 502 games? Match of the Day's Footy Facts and Stats book is the ultimate guide for every football fan. Packed with mind-blowing stats and trivia, from the highest scoring game of all time to the player with the most own goals. August 2020 9781785946363 £5.99 : Paperback 224 pages Match of the Day Family Footy Quiz Book Match of the Day Magazine The ultimate family football quiz book from the footy geniuses at Match of the Day It’s time to find out who is your family’s top footy genius. Tackle your parents, your brother, your sister – even your dog – to see who is No.1 in your house when it comes to football knowledge. 1 What is Jurgen Klopp’s middle name? A Norbert B Herbert C Schubert 2 Which of these legends was never named PFA Player of the Year? A Frank Lampard B Roy Keane C John Terry 3 Which international footballer was born in Middlefart? A Toni Kroos B Christian Eriksen C Erling Haaland The Match of the Day Family Footy Quiz book is the brand-new challenge for footy fans everywhere. Packed with hundreds of brain-busting questions from the Match of the Day team, August 2020 featuring puzzles, teasers, crosswords, word searches, secrets 9781785946349 and much more – this is the ultimate test for any football fan. £6.99 : Paperback 160 pages Answers 1 A Norbert, 2 A Frank Lampard, 3 B Christian Eriksen Ultimate PopMaster Over 1,500 brand new questions from the iconic BBC Radio 2 quiz Phil Swern and Neil Myners, foreword Ken Bruce The ultimate PopMaster challenge with over 1,500 brand new questions from the iconic BBC Radio 2 Quiz. Do you stop for PopMaster? Get ready to take on the ultimate PopMaster challenge from the minds behind BBC Radio 2's iconic quiz. Every weekday morning 9 million people across the nation stop what they're doing, fix themselves a cuppa and settle in to listen to the PopMaster quiz on The Ken Bruce Show. Now it's your turn to join the throng and pit your musical knowledge against expert question setters Phil Swern and Neil Myners. Ultimate PopMaster is an endlessly entertaining collection of brainteasers, featuring a foreword from the Pop Master himself, Ken Bruce, and 1,500 brand new questions that get progressively harder as you work your way through the book. Discover a surprise twist when you reach the final quiz, in which you'll get the chance to become ultimate PopMaster champion. Covering music from 1958 to 2019, this official quiz companion has something for everyone. So, whether you're a pop anorak or incidental music fan, get stuck in on your own or with friends and family, and watch the hours fly by. September 2020 Who had a top 10 hit in 1997 with ‘The James Bond Theme’ as 9781785944987 featured in the movie Tomorrow Never Dies? £12.99 : Trade Paperback 400 pages Which legendary soul singer was the subject of the 2015 number one hit by Charlie Puth featuring Meghan Trainor? Which group of comedians had a Top 10 hit in 1975 with Black Pudding Bertha (The Queen Of Northern Soul)? Phil Swern (Author) Best regarded for building one of the biggest private record collections in the world, Phil "The Collector" Swern has, in his own right, achieved over a dozen entries into The Guinness Book Of Hit Singles as a record producer with acts such as The Pearls, R & J Stone and The Seashells. In the mid-eighties, Phil collaborated as a writer and performer on Capital's You Ain't Only Connect The Difficult Second Quiz Book Jack Waley-Cohen, and an introduction from Victoria Coren Mitchell To accompany a brand-new series of Only Connect on BBC2, Britain’s toughest quiz book returns, with a full series’ worth of brain-busting questions, OC trivia, and expert guidance by presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell WHT CNNCTS THS CLS? Britain's most fiendishly difficult quiz is back.