Presents a chronological history of childhood in Britain. Drawing on primary sources, such as diaries, letters and interviews, this book explores a domestic history of family secrets and personal stories.

An overview of the research on Hormone Replacement Therapy - its benefits and drawbacks - and the new work which is being done on various 'alternative' therapies. It includes discussions on sex life, social life, face-lifts, exercise, keeping your figure and discovering one's place in life as a middle aged woman in a feminist era.

'If we focus on the meaning and purpose of our lives, we might acquire a better way of living.' In this insightful book, Julia Neuberger considers what it is that makes life worthwhile.

In conformist 1950s America, Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" was greeted with both delirium and dismay, but in Kerouac's hunt for the big experience and his longing for greatness, he has inspired each successive generation. This title presents an account of Jack's life.

'This book has the power to change everything' Susan Cain, author of Quiet In this groundbreaking book, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how making small changes to your surroundings can create extraordinary happiness in your life.

Designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee explains how to cultivate a happier, healthier life by making small changes to your surroundings.

Why do some people always seem to have new ideas while others of equal intelligence never do? This book offers the portrayal of what lateral thinking is, how it works and how to use it to develop your own potential for thinking and problem solving.

Ask most women whether they have the right to equality at work and the answer will be a resounding yes, but ask the same women whether they'd feel confident asking for a raise, or a promotion, and some reticence creeps in. This book tells how women can help themselves, and make changes in their life that can effect change on a universal scale.