Frank Gardner
Blood and Sand

On 6 June 2004, in a quiet suburb of Riyadh, BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner and cameraman Simon Cumbers were filming a report on AI-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia when they were ambushed by Islamist gunmen. Their government minders fled; Simon was killed outright. Frank was shot in the shoulder and then in the leg. As he lay on the ground, pleading for his life, a figure stood over him and pumped four more bullets into his body at point-blank range... Against all the odds, Frank Gardner survived. Blood & Sand is his remarkable account of the agonizing, literally life-shattering journey he has taken - from being shot and left for dead in a dusty Riyadh street to where he is today: partly paralysed, but alive. Written with honesty, integrity and humour, this moving and inspiring personal story reveals a deep understanding of the Islamic world.

'Shot and left for dead in Saudi Arabia... his terrible experience only makes his analysis all the more telling'- Evening Standard

Jenni Murray
Is it me, or is it hot in here?

An authoritative, practical and, above all, funny guide to the menopause - this is the one book that tells it like it is, and that it's not the end of the world. This is a friendly, positive and comprehensive guide for any woman approaching or going through the menopause who wants to know what will really happen and how best to deal with it. Thoroughly researched and including interviews with women from all walks of life, the book describes: a) what happens physically, psychologically and socially; b) the pros and cons of pills, patches and sprays; c) natural solutions, including doing nothing at all; d) how to look and feel fabulous; e) how to deal with changes in sexuality. This is one of the most accessible, realistic and uplifting books on the menopause, the stage of life that all women have to face whether at the age of 28 or 58.

'A remarkable book every woman will want to read'- Daily Mail

From the tiniest microchip to infection-fighting antibiotics and the information superhighway, the modern world relies upon technology and scientific understanding. Where once we might have consulted a mystic shaman to explain and cure an illness, we now turn to scientists, whose findings are based upon empirical study. But faith has not withered away. This is also the age in which 98 per cent of Americans profess a belief in God. Church attendance figures are in a state of decline, yet popular beliefs in the supernatural are more vigorous than ever. Whilst Christianity struggles to win new converts, Islam acts as a unifying, energising force for many of the world's most dispossessed people. The Story of God examines the relationship between science and religion. A respected scientist who is also committed to Judaism, Robert Winston offers a challenging, sometimes startling personal discourse to the debate. Grand in scope, adventurous in tone, the book traces a line across continents, cultures and eras.