Black goldFrom the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster 'A rich social history ? Paxman's book could hardly be more colourful, and I enjoyed each page enormously' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES 'Vividly told ? Paxman's fine narrative powers are at their best' THE TIMES

Free from stress

and I am no good with boats

Greek and Roman mythologies that may have influenced Tolkien's writing

Julian Holland

travel-writer Nick Jubber explores their secret history of fairy-tales: the people who told them

Such fears may include: Public speaking

From his questionable Norfolk roots

a packed express train comes off the rails outside the station

Charlie Bucket can't believe his luck when he finds a Golden Ticket and wins the chance of a lifetime: a magical day witnessing the miraculous creation of the most delectable eatables ever made

from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons

often muckraking

A beautifully photographed guide for gardeners keen to attain the elusive colour-packed 'year-round garden'