Carlton Books Ltd: 47 books

Rita Smith and Joe Lee grew up alongside their infamous cousins. Joe lived under the same roof as Reg, Ron and Charlie and their tempestuous parents. Private and loyal to their family, they have never before spoken out in public. Now, for the first time they share their thoughts and memories with Peter...

Get down and dirty with these 'bad girl' sex tips that will crank up the heat in the bedroom. Find your inner vixen, bring out his caveman side, drive him wild with your fearless attitude, learn to initiate sex and suggest erotic adventures, show him you're in the mood to be naughty and use your rich...

Formula One racing is the world's most exciting and dramatic motorsport and The Official BBC Sport Guide: Formula One 2012 is the ultimate companion to the new season, complete with up to date information on all of the very latest drivers. Authoritatively written and illustrated throughout with over...

Nigella was born in 1960 into a family of privilege and wealth: her father was to become chancellor and her mother was an heiress. She began her career at the Sunday Times and Spectator, writing on books and restaurants. In 1992 she and fellow journalist John Diamond were married in secret in Venice....

There have been many books written on the SAS, most telling of individual events in the Regiment's history. This book tells the full story, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa in World War II to present action in the Middle East. You'll get an inside look at modern selection and training and the...

Princess Margaret was one of the most controversial royal figures of the twentieth century. Widely admired as a young woman, she was famous for her beauty and charisma, but also for her sense of loyalty and duty. The charismatic Princess not only brought colour and sex appeal into an otherwise colourless...

This affectionate and immensely readable biography charts the remarkable life of Joanna Lumley, who has been an endlessly fascinating figure for over four decades, since becoming a top model in "The Swinging Sixties". Today, she is best known for her role as Patsy in 'Absolutely Fabulous' and, most recently,...

Russell Crowe's journey from his days as Kenny Larkin on "Neighbours" to the top of the Hollywood A-list, commanding 25 million per movie, is a story of incredible determination, drive, tenacity and immense talent. Crowe's breathtaking performance in "Gladiator" was the crucial turning point in his career....

As a player, Jim Smith was a journeyman of the lower divisions. As a manager, he achieved success doing it the hard way, starting at non-league Boston United before eventually getting his first League management break with Colchester United. His next move was to Blackburn Rovers, and after turning down...

Catherine Tate is far too talented and must be destroyed is how Dawn French described the newcomer after they appeared together in the short-lived BBC comedy series Wild West in 2002. Although not a particularly well-known face to television audiences at the time, Catherine had steadily been building...

As the "Times" review pointed out, the overriding successes of 2007's Glastonbury Festival were those of two female performers. One was Lily Allen; the other was Dame Shirley Bassey. Conditions onstage were almost as bad as down in the mud with the crowd, yet the 70-year-old Bassey managed to pull her...

The story of how Peter Kay became Britain's biggest export. By Johnny Dee, read by Nigel Hoyle. If they were to crown anyone the King of Comedy in Britain right now it would undoubtedly be Peter Kay. People know he is from Bolton, but not much else. Now, in the first ever biography of Peter Kay, Johnny...

Des Lynam's warmth, easy-going charm and sharp wit have made him an icon with fans male and female, sporting and non-sporting alike. He is a man for all seasons - understated yet knowledgeable about football, tennis, horse racing, athletics and cricket as well as his first love boxing. In his biography,...

Delia Smith is more than just a cook, she has become a national icon with a loyal following of fans and a business empire worth millions. Delia Smith's career spans three decades. Whatever Delia says goes. Such is her influence, sales of products recommended by Delia soar. She single-handedly brought...