One of the foremost Black writers and intellectuals of his era, Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a central figure in Caribbean literature, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Black radical tradition. Winston James offers a revelatory account of McKay's political and intellectual trajectory from his upbringing in Jamaica through 1921.

One of the foremost Black writers and intellectuals of his era, Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a central figure in Caribbean literature, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Black radical tradition. Winston James offers a revelatory account of McKay's political and intellectual trajectory from his upbringing in Jamaica through 1921.

Autobiography of property developer, racehorse owner and former showjumper, telling of family background in Mayo, sporting success, and rise and fall - and rise - business, including battles with the Planning Tribunal.

A feminist reinterpretation of the myths surrounding Cleopatra casts new light on the Egyptian queen and her legacy

Fifty years ago he was just the boy Harry Webb, performing in a local youth club. His fellow musicians, co-stars, directors and Cliff himself talk candidly about his musical ascendance, the women in his life, his religious beliefs and his lasting regret that he has never broken America.

Award-winning cycling author's look at the men and psychology of the mountain climber.

The story of one of Britain's most beloved politicians, with new preface by her daughter Rebecca Williams and a new introduction by Rabbi Julia Neuberger