Biography

Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. However, only eighteen months later Bear became one of the youngest ever climbers to scale Everest, aged only twenty-three. Now, for the first time, Bear tells the story of his action-packed life.

John Henry Newman is one of the outstanding Christian figures of the 19th century. Never afraid to court controversy he lead the High-Anglican Oxford Movement until 1845, before becoming founder of the English branch of the Oratory, a catholic congregation.

A celebration of one of our greatest nature writers, and an unforgettable ode to the English countryside.

'England's greatest living country writer' INDEPENDENT - As the celebrated author of Akenfield, Ronald Blythe, turns 100 this year, Next to Nature brings together a seasonal collection from the very best of a lifetime of writing

Elizabeth, their marriage and their dynasty.