The second book in Philippa's stunning new trilogy, The Cousins War, brings to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, a shadowy and mysterious character in the first book of the series - The White Queen - but who now takes centre stage in the bitter struggle of The War of the Roses. The Red Queentells the story of the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, who, although widowed in her early teens, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard III and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England. Through collaboration with the dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret agrees a betrothal between Henry and Elizabeth's daughter, thereby uniting the families and resolving the Cousins War once and for all by founding of the Tudor dynasty.

Former Soviet Secret Service agent Leo Demidov has built himself a new life as a civilian with his wife Raisa, and their two teenage daughters, Elena and Zoya. The Soviet Union is a country trying to reassert itself after the murderous excesses of Stalin and the chaos of the following years, and as the Cold War continues powers inside Russia seek to topple their great enemy, the United States of America. Communist allies within the United States will prove vital players in this game of intrigue and revolution. Raisa and their two daughters travel to the United States on a diplomatic mission, but a horrifying tragedy destroys everything Leo and Raisa have built. Leo must get to the States somehow and find out what happened. Exiled from the Soviet Union and separated from his family, Leo's quest takes him through the stark wilderness of Afghanistan, reawakening all his old instincts and forcing him to confront his demons. But whatever it costs, wherever he must go, he will find Agent 6.

Former Soviet Secret Service agent Leo Demidov has built himself a new life as a civilian with his wife Raisa, and their two teenage daughters, Elena and Zoya. The Soviet Union is a country trying to reassert itself after the murderous excesses of Stalin and the chaos of the following years, and as the Cold War continues powers inside Russia seek to topple their great enemy, the United States of America. Communist allies within the United States will prove vital players in this game of intrigue and revolution. Raisa and their two daughters travel to the United States on a diplomatic mission, but a horrifying tragedy destroys everything Leo and Raisa have built. Leo must get to the States somehow and find out what happened. Exiled from the Soviet Union and separated from his family, Leo's quest takes him through the stark wilderness of Afghanistan, reawakening all his old instincts and forcing him to confront his demons. But whatever it costs, wherever he must go, he will find Agent 6.

The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah Jane return for a visit to Earth, only to discover that a wave of evil Mandragora energy has hitched a ride on the TARDIS and is now being used to plunge mankind back into the dark age. They have to thwart not only the murderous count, but also prevent the mad monk Heironymous and the Cult of Demnos from unleashing the Mandragora Helix on mankind.

The entire second season of the 1970s BBC sci-fi series. 'Redemption' sees Orac's prediction of the Liberator's destruction looking likely to be fulfilled when the ship's original owners arrive and take the rebels prisoner. In 'Shadow', Blake becomes involved with an interplanetary crime syndicate. 'Weapon' sees Blake and crew set out to steal a deadly 'delayed-effect' gun, which Servalan also wishes to possess. In 'Horizon', the Liberator heads for the edge of the Galaxy, only to be taken prisoner on the planet Horizon. 'Pressure Point' sees Blake attempting to destroy the Federation's control centre, only to walk into a trap set by Travis. In 'Trial', Travis is made a scapegoat by Servalan for their failure to capture Blake. 'Killer' sees Blake and his crew stumbling upon a derelict spaceship whilst on a mission to crack the Federation's new transmission code. The craft houses a deadly plague which could threaten the existence of the entire universe. In 'Hostage', Travis tries to trap Blake by kidnapping his cousin, Inga. 'Countdown' sees Blake and crew coming to the aid of the planet Albian, whose population are dying from radiation poisoning. In 'Voice from the Past', a telepathic signal forces Blake to reroute the Liberator to an asteroid where Travis lies in wait. Whilst 'Gambit' sees Blake, Cally and Jenna visit a gambling world to find the man who knows the location of the Federation's Star One. Avon and Villa, meanwhile, choose to take Orac on an illicit gambling spree. In 'The Keeper', Blake tries to obtain the key to Star One from a tribal chief on the planet Goth. However, Travis has beaten him to it. Finally, 'Star One' sees Blake at last launch his attack on the Federation's headquarters, unaware that an alien fleet is poised to invade.

A unique guide to every aspect of putting on your own solo show: choosing the subject, raising the finance, booking the venue - and performing it! More and more actors - faced with ever longer periods of unemployment - are turning to the solo show as a way of keeping active, keeping visible, and keeping the wolf from the door! This book is essential reading for anyone contemplating such a move, and comprehensively covers every aspect of putting on your own one-person show. Being a veteran of the solo-show circuit, as a writer, performer and director, Gareth Armstrong is the ideal guide. He takes you step by step through each stage of the process: Choosing the right material - or devising your own Raising the finance Finding the venues Hiring a bookings manager and other personnel Arranging publicity Winning an audience There is a special section on that mecca for solo shows, the Edinburgh Fringe, and an extensive appendix covering funding bodies, venues, festivals and more. Throughout the book, Armstrong illustrates his points with case studies of actual solo shows by performers such as Miriam Margolyes, Linda Marlowe and Guy Masterson. 'So You Want To Do A Solo Show? is a thorough, meticulous, hands-on, "how-to-do" manual, covering everything from the germination of an idea right through to the costing of the flyers. It is, I think, the most valuable read for any performer who has ever thought "If only I could have some control over the way my career is going."' Maureen Lipman, from her Foreword

England, 1400. Henry IV has usurped the throne, and King Richard II languishes in Pomfret Castle. Meanwhile the Doctor and his companions enjoy New Year revels at Sonning Palace. But Sonning is a prison, and treachery is in the air...

Is a man's Memorial Service the right time to tell the truth? Reunited for the occasion a group of friends gather to celebrate a life. But who are they remembering? A creative genius, a former lover, a bitter rival - or the man who deceived them all? A five-strong cast in a wickedly funny play full of revelations, rediscoveries and revenges.

Dawn French, number one bestelling author of A Tiny Bit Marvellous and one of Britain's best loved comic writers, returns with Oh Dear Silvia, a darkly comic pageturner that will have you hanging on her every word. Who is in Coma Suite Number 5? A matchless lover? A supreme egotist? A selfless martyr? A bad mother? A cherished sister? A selfish wife? All of these. For this is Silvia Shute who has always done exactly what she wants. Until now, when her life suddenly, shockingly stops. Her past holds a dark and terrible secret, and now that she is unconscious in a hospital bed, her constant stream of visitors are set to uncover the mystery of her broken life. And she must lie there, victim of the beloveds, the borings, the babblings and the plain bonkers. Like it or not, the truth is about to pay Silvia a visit. Again, and again and again... Oh Dear Silvia is the brand new novel from one of Britain's most loved comic writers and the number one bestselling author of A Tiny Bit Marvellous. Praise for Dawn French: 'Extremely funny' Sunday Times 'A fantastic slam-dunk pageturner' Mail on Sunday

His face is recognized the world over; his story is well known. But what is Prince William truly like? During the last 30 years, Junor has written extensively about William's parents and the extended family into which William was born.

Derek Brock's father-in-law was an irascible and legendary country publican at the 16th century Six Bells Inn at Penmark, who expected his son-in-law to follow in his footsteps. Despite his inexperience of the bar trade, young Brock rather liked the idea of dispensing pints to the locals. He hadn't bargained, though, for the three dozen Cuckoo Maran hens, six store cattle, three sows and litters, and a varied assortment of other livestock that went with the job. Little wonder, perhaps, that his father-in-law had retired early with heart trouble!

Sir Alfred Dreyfus, eminent headmaster of one of the greatest schools in England, is found guilty of a heinous crime. When Sam Temple, literary agent, visits Dreyfus in prison, he finds a man sunk beyond despair. As Dreyfus begins, reluctantly, the appalling narrative of his betrayal, he must confront, too, his own guilt for a lifetime's denial of his Jewish origins. Bernice Rubens has created a character of profound and moving humanity; in placing him at the end of the 20th century, she makes his story a tragedy resonating with historical tragedy and bound in with the fate of six million others.

You can't escape the fog... The peaceful life of a village in Wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which leaves behind it a trail of misery and horror. A yawning crack spreads through the earth, out of which creeps a fog that drives people insane.

Sir Alfred Dreyfus, eminent headmaster of one of the greatest schools in England, is found guilty of a heinous crime. When Sam Temple, literary agent, visits Dreyfus in prison, he finds a man sunk beyond despair.

Simon Weston's life was blown apart when his ship was bombed during the Falklands conflict on 1982. Many of his friends died in the blast and fire that followed. This book sees Weston at last lay his Falkland ghosts to rest. Two meetings with the Argentinian pilot who bombed the Sir Galahad have strengthened his conviction that there are no winners in a war. In a third and final return to the islands, Simon confronts the magnitude of loss and bids goodbye to the old self he left behind. It really is time to move on.

You can't escape the fog... The peaceful life of a village in Wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which leaves behind it a trail of misery and horror. A yawning crack spreads through the earth, out of which creeps a fog that drives people insane.

In 1612, Shakespeare gave evidence at the Court of Requests in Westminster -- providing us with the only surviving record of his spoken words. The case seems routine -- a dispute over an unpaid marriage-dowry -- but it opens up an unexpected window into the dramatist's famously obscure life-story. Charles Nicholl applies a powerful biographical magnifying glass to this fascinating but neglected episode in Shakespeare's life. Drawing evidence from a wide variety of sources, he conjures up a detailed and compelling description of the circumstances in which Shakespeare lived and worked. This atmospheric exploration of Shakespeare at 40 sees him not from the viewpoint of literary greatness, but in the humdrum and very human context of Silver Street.

The mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. They dominated the others, the dark-furred ones, who foraged for food and brought it back to the lair. Now the dark rats were restless, tormented by a craving they could not satisfy. But the white sluglike thing that ruled them knew. Its two heads weaved to and fro and stickiness drooled from its mouth as it remembered the taste of human flesh...

Ben Webster appears to have it all - health, wealth, a beautiful wife and a thriving business. And then his beloved grandmother tells him that the family business has been built on the theft of the birthright of three children orphaned during the war. "Find them," she says. "I can't die with what your grandfather did on my conscience." As Ben delves into the past he finds relief from his own troubles and the thrill of an affair is a welcome distraction. Sooner or later, however, he must deal with the present and redress the wrongs of the past.

Ben Webster appears to have it all - health, wealth, a beautiful wife and a thriving business. And then his beloved grandmother tells him that the family business has been built on the theft of the birthright of three children orphaned during the war. "Find them," she says. "I can't die with what your grandfather did on my conscience." As Ben delves into the past he finds relief from his own troubles and the thrill of an affair is a welcome distraction. Sooner or later, however, he must deal with the present and redress the wrongs of the past.