From Bicycle to Bentley: A Bookmaker's Story

Biographies & Memoirs

Little, Stephen

Professionals & Academics

White Owl

Frankie Dettori's British Classic Winners

Collens, Rupert

Uncover the turbulent transition of the Carry On series and its stars during the 1960s. When the Carry On Stopped looks at how the Carry On film series made its painful transition from one film company, Anglo-Amalgamated, to another, the Rank Organisation. In examining this little-known but fascinating story, the growth of Anglo-Amalgamated is highlighted through the success of its owners, partners Stuart Levy and Nat Cohen. Levy's sudden death in 1966 encouraged Cohen to ditch the Carry Ons in favour of more prestigious feature films.Without a film distributor, the series' producer Peter Rogers, was forced to search for another, eventually finding the series a new home at Rank. However, Rank was unwilling to endorse the work of a rival and so dropped the 'Carry On' title. The Carry On series looked doomed.When the Carry On Stopped also sheds new light on the careers of the Carry On stars at this critical time. We learn of Barbara Windsor's involvement in the stage disaster Twang!!,&nbsp;of Jim Dale's stage success, Sid James' first heart attack and Charles Hawtrey losing his mother. The book calls out the fat shaming of Joan Sims as one of the many injustices shown to her by the producer.This is essential reading for Carry On fans and those interested in the machinations of the British entertainment industry in the 1960's.

When the Carry On Stopped: Why Britain's Most Successful Comedy Film Franchise Suddenly Halted

Humor & Entertainment

Ainsworth, Dave

Movies

Secrets from the Agatha Christie Archives

Literature & Fiction

Cade, Jared

British & Irish

The Real Sinéad O'Connor

Sherine, Ariane

Traces the evolution, impact, and legacy of portable gaming devices from the Game Boy to the Steam Deck. Embark on a fascinating journey with&nbsp;The History of Handheld Game Consoles,&nbsp;a thorough exploration of the history, impact and legacy of handheld gaming. Featuring consoles that revolutionised the way we play, this book not only charts the evolution of iconic devices from the humble Game Boy to modern technical marvels such as the Steam Deck, but it also offers a deep dive into the technical workings that made each system a beacon of innovation in portable gaming.The book includes a unique collection of photographs, contributed by a passionate global community of passionate gamers. These real, unseen images provide an authentic glimpse into the world of handheld gaming, capturing moments of joy, competition, and the sheer love of gaming. Explore detailed examinations of classic games for each handheld console, offering insights into their development, impact, and legacy.From the pixelated adventures of Mario on the Game Boy to the immersive experiences on the Nintendo Switch and the innovative ground-breaking capabilities of the Steam Deck, The History of Handheld Game Consoles delves into how these portable powerhouses have shaped the gaming landscape. Join us on this journey through gaming's portable evolution and celebrate the handheld consoles that have brought endless hours of entertainment into the palms of our hands.

The History of Handheld Game Consoles

Computers & Technology

Keough, Tommy

Games & Strategy Guides

The Real Pink Panther: Stories Behind the Classic Films

Sellers, Robert

Yearbook of Astronomy 2025

Reference

Jones, Brian

Almanacs & Yearbooks

Relive 2024's gaming highs, lows, and industry upheavals with this expertly curated year-in-review. There's no such thing as a quiet year in video games, and 2024 has been no different.For players, a steady stream of high-profile game releases has meant there's always been something new to play regardless of what console, handheld, PC or mobile device they were using. Meanwhile, behind the scenes 2024 has been one of the most turbulent years in the history of the games industry, with widespread job losses, studio cuts, acquisitions and other controversies.Video Games Chronicle, the expert source for video game news, has covered 2024's goings-on every step of the way, and this book summarises the entire year in one handy volume. Designed like an old-school games magazine, this book presents the VGC website's best coverage of 2024 in a more traditional format.Our News section takes you through all the major stories that took place throughout the year, allowing you to relive every moment (for better or worse). Our Reviews section contains every notable VGC game review from 2024, 'remastered' and presented to you in physical form (we're big on preservation, you see). Our Features section offers some of our best long-form articles from the past year. Finally, our Previews section takes a look at some of the games coming in 2025.The world of online games media is a fast-moving one, and news and reviews usually arrive at breakneck speed then disappear from our consciousness to be replaced with the latest stories. With this book, we hope to provide a more permanent summary of the year, while also harking back to the days of the games magazines we loved so much.

VGC: The 2025 Guide to Video Games: The 2025 Guide to Video Games

Media Ltd, 1981

Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series: Volume II: 1997–2020

Salinsky, Tom

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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