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Nightwing
by Martin Cruz SmithFrom Martin Cruz Smith, the internationally bestselling author of Gorky Park, comes a reissue of Nightwing, the million-copy bestseller that Stephen King called &“one of the best horror novels in the last twenty years.&”As darkness gathers, the sky is filled with frantic motion and maddening murmurs. In an effort to end the world, an unhappy, aging Native American shaman invokes the Hopi god of death. Those around him remain skeptical, dismissing him as crazy old man. Then they discover his mutilated, bloody body and soon other similarly disfigured bodies begin to appear. Horses, sheep, cattle—no living thing is safe. But what is causing the horrible deaths? Deputy Sheriff Duran is called back to the reservation to investigate. Immediately, Duran recognizes the significance of the shaman&’s spell and, with the help of two scientists, he works to combat the supernatural scourge—before there&’s nothing left to save. Written &“in the tradition of Stephen King&” (Kirkus Reviews), Nightwing is part love triangle, part Native American case study, part supernatural thriller…and &“genuinely horrifying&” (The Washington Post Book World).
Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology
by Adam PrusDrugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior is a highly current introduction to psychopharmacology that provides broad and accessible coverage suitable for undergraduate students without a strong background in neuroscience. Author Adam Prus integrates approachable descriptions of drug action with historical context to help readers understand the evolution of drug treatments and usage up to the current day. The Fourth Edition reflects a variety of developments including changes in the usage of nicotine and Delta-8-THC, additional clinical applications of psychedelics and gabapentin, and the discovery of new treatments for mental disorders using novel pharmacological approaches. In addition, the book includes updated statistics, changes in international law, and new information from DSM-5-TR. Finally, the author′s engaging writing style and empirically supported pedagogy make this a highly engaging and enjoyable introduction to the subject. KEY FEATURES: The coverage of alcohol now includes a new understanding of the risks and effects of alcohol consumption, including the J-shaped curve representing a hazard ratio, alcohol-induced neurodegeneration, hepatic encephalopathy, effects on sleep, and more. The coverage of nicotine features new information about the increased use of tobacco pouch products, the adverse acute effects of vaping, understanding menthol and its impact on nicotine absorption, and new statistics on second hand smoke exposure. Delta-8-THC is also discussed for the first time. Chapter 12: Psychedelic Drugs has been overhauled to reflect the rapidly advancing development of new treatments and applications. It includes a new classification of drugs as serotonergics, glutaminergics, or entactogens. Chapter-opening outlines and learning objectives prepare students for forthcoming material and identify what they should be able to accomplish upon completion of the reading. From Actions to Effects sections provide focus on a topic drawing from multiple chapter concepts to boost conceptual understanding of how the actions of a drug produce its effects. Stop & Check questions concluding each section in every chapter allow students to assess their own understanding of main points covered in the previous section. Review! callouts serve as important reminders of information covered in previous chapters to help students make connections and understand new concepts. Drug Profiles provide basic information about a key compound and include a drug’s generic name, trade name and/or street name, and a description of its pharmacological actions. Research Techniques and Methods boxes cover a research technique or method used in psychopharmacology research and serve as an easy reference when students come across research findings derived from each technique. Chapter-ending summaries and key terms allow readers to review and reinforce the material.
Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
by Catherine A. SandersonHealth Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection by Catherine A. Sanderson provides an exceptionally clear overview of the field by connecting foundational concepts with cutting-edge research and real-life applications. Now available with the Vantage learning platform, every chapter is thoroughly updated with 30+ new references to reflect changes since the COVID-19 pandemic with a special emphasis on social determinants of health. Recent studies look at topics such as the role of TikTok and other social media platforms in shaping health-related behavior, the influence of anti-transgender laws on suicide attempts, the role of neighborhood green space in preventing chronic illness, and the impact of having good relationships on longevity. Continuing her emphasis on the importance of research methods, the author has updated every Research in Action feature, addressing questions such as Do celebrities help or harm health-related behavior? and Are presidential elections bad for your heart? Finally, the feature Applying Health Psychology to Your Own Life invites students to try highly relevant research-supported strategies for themselves.
Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
by Catherine A. SandersonHealth Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection by Catherine A. Sanderson provides an exceptionally clear overview of the field by connecting foundational concepts with cutting-edge research and real-life applications. Now available with the Vantage learning platform, every chapter is thoroughly updated with 30+ new references to reflect changes since the COVID-19 pandemic with a special emphasis on social determinants of health. Recent studies look at topics such as the role of TikTok and other social media platforms in shaping health-related behavior, the influence of anti-transgender laws on suicide attempts, the role of neighborhood green space in preventing chronic illness, and the impact of having good relationships on longevity. Continuing her emphasis on the importance of research methods, the author has updated every Research in Action feature, addressing questions such as Do celebrities help or harm health-related behavior? and Are presidential elections bad for your heart? Finally, the feature Applying Health Psychology to Your Own Life invites students to try highly relevant research-supported strategies for themselves.
Data Wise, Revised and Expanded Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning
by Kathryn Parker BoudettData Wise, Third Edition will be available in August 2025 ***Data Wise, Revised and Expanded Edition presents a continuous, sustainable process that allows school leaders to harness classroom metrics to inform educational practice. At its core, the Data Wise method fosters effective collaboration among educators, enabling teams to study a wide range of evidence and then use what they learn to enrich school culture and climate and ensure that each student thrives. Kathryn Parker Boudett, Elizabeth A. City, and Richard J. Murnane offer clear guidance for enacting all stages of the Data Wise improvement process and for integrating data inquiry into long-term institutional practice. They begin with actions that lay the groundwork for collaboration: advancing assessment literacy among contributors, building productive professional learning communities, and identifying targets for change. They continue with advice on evaluating progress and boosting accountability. Throughout the book, the authors recommend practical tools and proven practices, such as the plus/delta protocol and the ACE Habits of Mind (focusing on action, collaboration, and evidence), that help school leaders optimize the quality of meetings, especially those in which educators analyze data. They also provide tips for how to make best use of developments in education and technology, from Common Core State Standards to online collaboration tools. The field-tested strategies of the Data Wise improvement process have been used to great success in schools around the world, showing that careful examination of test scores, classroom data, and other educational evaluations can become a catalyst for important schoolwide conversations and transformations.
Life Without Diabetes: The definitive guide to understanding and reversing your type 2 diabetes
by Professor Roy TaylorFOLLOW THIS REVOLUTIONARY HEALTH PLAN AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE... THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW BEING PILOTED ON THE NHSFrom the pioneer of diabetes reversal whose research is behind the new NHS programme to reverse type 2 diabetesProf Roy Taylor is one of the world's leading experts in type 2 diabetes, the man who discovered that this life-limiting disease was actually a reversible condition.With his team of researchers at Newcastle University, he launched a series of studies culminating in a multi-million-pound trial, which recently confirmed that simple advice about diet could bring about lasting remission.In Life Without Diabetes, Taylor brings all the knowledge and experience of four decades of treating people with diabetes. He explains exactly what is happening in the body as type 2 develops and presents a brilliant 3-step weight loss plan that will enable you to reverse your type 2 and live a full and healthy life beyond it.** Includes delicious tried-and-tested recipes **
100 Years of Colour: Beautiful images & inspirational palettes from a century of innovative art, illustration & design
by Katie GreenwoodThis beautiful book features 100 carefully chosen images from the graphic arts, each representing a colour palette for every year of the 20th century. The images are taken from a variety of sources including magazines, book covers, adverts, posters, illustrations and postcards.A perfect source of inspiration for any professionals in the creative arts, the palettes taken from the images are displayed in a number of ratios, demonstrating the different effects achieved when altering the dominant colour. Ten palettes per decade gives an authentic overview of the colours and trends of an era, making this an ideal historical reference for anyone working in set or interior design, graphic design, illustrations or fashion. Not just a collection of pretty palettes, but a fascinating compendium of 20th-century imagery and artistic styles, this book aims to please the eye on more than one level.
David Beckham
by David BeckhamPlease note this has been optimised for display on tablets and colour devices.David Beckham is the most famous footballer the world has ever seen. In May this year he brought down the curtain on a hugely successful 20-year playing career, during which he wore the shirts of Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. He captained his country on 58 occasions, winning 115 international caps in total, an English record for an outfield player. With his effortless sense of style, endless campaigning for British and International sport and universally adored family, David Beckham is a global icon. Here, talking us through 100 of his favourite photographs, he invites us behind the scenes of an incredible twenty-year footballing career.
Angel Secrets: Transform your life with guidance from your angels (Angel)
by Jacky NewcombIn this enchanting book, the 'Angel Lady' - bestselling author Jacky Newcomb - shares secrets from the angelic realm, and takes you on a journey guided by the angels who embody the key principles of love, family, money, career and other important aspects of everyday life. You will discover angelic wisdom to enrich every aspect of your life, as well as fully-illustrated practical exercises and rituals that you can perform to create a closer connection with the angelic realm. Throughout the book Jacky shares true life stories of angelic intervention and visitation, with stunning contemporary angel images helping you visualize your own encounter with angels. Fresh, magical and beautiful, Jacky Newcomb's Angel Secrets is the perfect guide to the angelic world.
Jack & Jack: You Don't Know Jacks
by Jack & JackVine royalty, YouTube megastars, hip-pop sensations, and best friends, Jack & Jack bring their own brand of irreverent comedy, on-point style, and heartfelt life advice to You Don't Know Jacks.Jack & Jack: You Don't Know Jacks is a 240-page, full-colour behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson, two of the hottest stars performing today. The book details the rise of two best friends growing up in Nebraska, posting Nerd Vandals Vines, to becoming iTunes bestselling rap-rock stars. Full of exclusive photographs, backstage antics, and hilarious anecdotes, it's perfect for any fan who's ever dreamed of someday being famous.
The Great British Baking Show: The official 2024 Great British Baking Show book
by The The Bake Off TeamThe new Great British Bake Off book ties into the 2024 season of the UK's most popular cooking show. Indulge in the very best comfort bakes that you'll want to make time and again, with recipes from Paul, Prue and the bakers.This new book showcases 80 wonderful bakes inspired by the show's most popular signature themes - Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry, Patisserie, Dessert, Chocolate and Free-from - celebrating the very best in comfort bakes.Is there anything more comforting than the smell of a fresh bake wafting through the house? Paul, Prue and the 2024 bakers explore comfort in all its forms in these delectable, warm, cosy recipes. These include cakes for cheery family get togethers; recipes with a sense of nostalgia; hearty and warming bakes for cosy nights; and low-effort and quick concoctions that are an immediate balm.You'll find rhubarb upside-down cake, served with lashings of custard; butterscotch shortbread - the perfect dunking biscuit; cheesy, salty crumpets that couldn't be easier to make; a moreish malted chocolate and honeycomb layer cake, and so much more. Every page of this book is packed with sumptuous bakes that will become go-to recipes whenever good food is what you need.
Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography Book 2, Updated Fourth Edition
by Sue Warn Cameron Dunn Simon Oakes David Holmes Michael Witherick Kim Adams Michael ChilesThis edition is for Issue 6 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography specification, for examination from Summer 2026 onwards.Develop the geographical skills and knowledge that students need with this fully updated textbook from the leading A-level Geography publisher.This book provides in-depth subject coverage and exam support for all compulsory and optional topics.> Learn, understand and revise the content, using clear explanations of every topic, with key terms defined throughout> Develop understanding of geographical theory and concepts with engaging examples and place contexts> Improve understanding through skills-focused activities based on a variety of textual, data and visual sources> Check topic knowledge and identify areas for revision with review questions at the end of each chapter> Approach exams with confidence by working through a variety of practice questions> Be inspired by exciting human and physical geography fieldwork project ideas and guidance for fieldwork and investigations
The Absence: Memoirs of a Banshee Drummer
by BudgieAs a member of Big in Japan, The Slits and, most famously, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Creatures, 'Budgie' was an era-defining drummer in the much-mythologised post punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. But before he was Budgie, Peter Clarke was a boy growing up in working class St Helens in the 1960s. The loss of his mum at a young age created the absence that haunts the pages of this book. As a teenager disenchanted with art school in Liverpool, Peter became Budgie and befriended the likes of Jayne Casey, Pete Burns and other luminaries of the legendary Eric's Club before taking off for London and the big city heat of punk. Budgie's unique technique and musical sensitivity endeared him to the all-female group The Slits, who asked him to play on their debut album Cut. Subsequent touring with former members of the Sex Pistols and others from the post punk aristocracy firmly established Budgie's reputation for innovation. But the beating heart of this at times painfully honest account of a life often sabotaged is, of course, his long-term position as Siouxsie and the Banshees' drummer and co-writer alongside his ex-wife Siouxsie Sioux. Their creative partnership produced some of the most seductive and celebrated pop music of the decade. Eventually, their personal relationship started to fall apart, with inevitable consequences for both bands. The Absence is bravely unflinching in its dissection of how and why this happened, and powerfully moving in its account of the angels that emerged to heal both these wounds and those of a mother's lost love. A man and musician whose creativity and singular style came to define the goth-pop 1980s, Budgie's life is both fabulously glamorous and a cautionary tale. For the first time the story of the era's most exalted and mysterious bands has been told by one who survived inside the belly of the beast.
Pugicorn and the Rainbow Holiday (The Magic Pet Shop #14)
by Matilda RoseIt's summertime, and Pugicorn and Ava are so excited for their very first holiday outside of Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk . . . in Rainbowland!They can't wait to sip pup-tails by the pool and bask in the sparkling sun. But when their summer plans are derailed by rainy spells, a lost little Rainbowroo might just help them to meet someone new to help them have the best summer EVER!!A magical story filled with sunshine, adventure and everlasting pet pen-pals! Pay another visit to the Magic Pet Shop . . .Pugicorn Starwhal La-La-Llama Pandarina Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish Kitticorn StarpuffPugicorn and Hugicorn ElepopDinocorn
Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt
by Rik Worth Jordan CollverWhat REALLY happened in Ancient Egypt? In this graphic novel the animals of the past are here to tell you the REAL deal...So, you think you know about Ancient Egypt - the pyramids, mummies, and pharoahs? Well, we're the animals of Ancient Egypt and we think it's time we told you the REAL history. We're kind of a big deal to the Ancient Egyptians. You might learn a thing or two, starting with the Pharoahs. Oh, boy. Did you know there were seven Cleopatras?! And eleven Ramesses? We're going to talk about the really good stuff, like baboon guards, mummified cats, and sacred poop-pushers. This TRUE comic book will keep every reader glued to the page as they discover life in Ancient Egypt.
The Secret Life of Equations: The 50 Greatest Equations and How They Work (Secret Life of)
by Richard CochraneBehind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty! Discover the 50 equations that have led to incredible discoveries, ground-breaking technology and have shaped our understanding of the world.From much heralded classics as e=mc2 and Pythagoras's Theorem, to Fuzzy Logic and Google PageRank, each equation is tackled head-on, broken down and explained in a unique, entertaining way so that you understand exactly how it works and why it's worth knowing about. Innovative illustrations and accessible text help you understand each equation's function, individual elements and development.Along the way you'll discover some surprising stories about the people behind the discoveries and how their brilliant insights resulted in ideas and technology we now take for granted. Covering geometry, technology, science, chance and mathematical theory, The Secret Life of Equations will enlighten and entertain in equal measure.Chapters include:Geometry and NumberTrigonometry; Fibonacci Numbers; The Fundamental Theorem of CalculusScienceNewton's Second Law; Universal Gravitation; EntropyTechnologyThe Cross-Ratio; De Morgan's Laws; Quaternion RotationChance and UncertaintyThe Exponential Distribution; The Normal Distribution; The Chi-Square Test
The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties
by Dennis McNally"McNally masterfully combines many disparate lineages of political, social, art, and pop history into one singular, sweeping portrait. The result is a stunning vision of a broad and powerful idealism that gripped the world for more than two decades."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) From the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Strange Trip and the publicist of the Grateful Dead, a riveting social history of everything that led up to the 1960s counterculture movement. Few cities represent the countercultural movement of the 1960s more than San Francisco. By that decade, the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was home to self-branded &“freaks&” (dubbed &“hippies&” by the media) who created the world&’s first psychedelic neighborhood—an alchemical chamber for social transformation. They rejected a large part of the traditional American identity, passing over American exceptionalism, consumerism, misogyny, and militarism in favor of creativity, mind-body connection, peace, and love of all things.The Last Great Dream is a history of everything that led to the 1960s counterculture, when long-simmering resistance to American mainstream values birthed the hippie. It begins with the San Francisco Poetry Renaissance, peaks with the Human Be-in in Golden Gate Park, and ends with the Monterey Pop Festival that introduced Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin to the world. It tells of several micro-histories, including beat poetry, visual arts, underground publishing, electronic/contemporary compositional music, experimental theater, psychedelics, and more. Fascinating and definitive, The Last Great Dream is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining countercultural movement—an Underground 101 course for newcomers and aficionados alike.
The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon's Case for the Existence of the Soul
by Denyse O'Leary Michael EgnorA neuroscientist and surgeon makes an argument for the existence of a spiritual human soul in this eye-opening book. Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up of cells and tissue, and completely controlled by a material organ in our heads: the brain. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Michael Egnor makes the case—based on 40 years of practice and over 7,000 brain surgeries—that science has gotten it all wrong. The human brain is incredible, mysterious, and powerful. But it&’s not what makes us who we are. The soul does that. Drawing on the most important research studies in neuroscience, Dr. Egnor presents evidence that the brain alone does not explain the mind. He explores, using modern neuroscience and his vast surgical experience, how inside every damaged brain there is a thinking, feeling person with a spiritual soul that transcends the brain. He also uses fascinating case studies to show how research on conjoined twins who share parts of their brains, on patients in deep coma who are still able to communicate with people around them, on near-death experiences, and on artificial intelligence all make a scientific case for the existence of the spiritual human soul. Engaging, thought-provoking, and groundbreaking, The Immortal Mind shows here that some aspect of who we are is spiritual and immortal, transcending the physical body.
Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography Book 2, Updated Fourth Edition
by Sue Warn Cameron Dunn Simon Oakes David Holmes Michael Witherick Kim Adams Michael ChilesThis edition is for Issue 6 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography specification, for examination from Summer 2026 onwards.Develop the geographical skills and knowledge that students need with this fully updated textbook from the leading A-level Geography publisher.This book provides in-depth subject coverage and exam support for all compulsory and optional topics.> Learn, understand and revise the content, using clear explanations of every topic, with key terms defined throughout> Develop understanding of geographical theory and concepts with engaging examples and place contexts> Improve understanding through skills-focused activities based on a variety of textual, data and visual sources> Check topic knowledge and identify areas for revision with review questions at the end of each chapter> Approach exams with confidence by working through a variety of practice questions> Be inspired by exciting human and physical geography fieldwork project ideas and guidance for fieldwork and investigations
The Secret Life of the Periodic Table: Unlocking the mysteries of all 118 elements (Secret Life of)
by Hamlyn Dr Ben StillEvery element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world.Dr Ben Still takes you through all the groups, revealing the fascinating circumstances of their discoveries and explaining their characteristics and behaviour, often delving inside the atom to explain their structure in a way easily accessible to everyone. Insightful illustrations help you to understand even the most complex-looking aspects of quantum physics, bringing the periodic table to life.Incredibly enlightening, The Secret Life of the Periodic Table will entertain and inform in equal measure. Take a trip through the ages of exploration, enjoying the story of how Mendeleev's table came to be; it is the story of one the greatest pattern-seeking accomplishments of humankind.Contents include:- Atomic physics- The quantum atom- Trends and patterns- Alkaline earth metals- Metalloids- Future elements
Rebel Hearts: An LGBTQ+ enemies to lovers romance about climate activism and influence
by Tanya ByrneWe can't wait for someone to save us. I guess this is what happens when the world's burning and it feels like you're the only one pointing at it yelling, FIRE . . . An irresistible 'enemies to lovers' LGBTQ+ romance set against activism and influence by the highly acclaimed author of TikTok made-me-buy-it, Afterlove.'Rebel Hearts is sure to be your new queer fave' DIVAFor Ren Barbosa (5 million followers) and Pearl Newman (GreenGirlPearl) the feeling's mutual - deep, undeniable loathing. Ren hates Pearl's calmly righteous perfectionism just as Pearl can't stand the 'burn it down' disruption Ren carries out with her wildly popular climate crisis activists, Out of Time and her former situationship, Tab. A loathing that's complicated further by Renée's prickly mother being an OG eco-activist turned government influence and Pearl's idol. Plus Renée being only one arrest away from serious trouble.But when fate brings the rivals together for a sweltering summer under the guidance of vivacious rebranded influencer, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Increasingly cut off from the outside world, tensions rise as activism and personal lives collide. . .Praise for Afterlove:'I want everyone to read Ash and Poppy's love story.' Holly Bourne'A book to make you feel and think' Teri Terry
Mindfulness: The Complete Guide to Living in the Moment (Godsfield Bibles #42)
by Dr Patrizia CollardMindfulness teaches you how to switch off the stress button and live without unnecessary fear or anxiety. Mindfulness can support positive communication, enhance relationships and lead to a better quality of life.Dr Patrizia Collard will show you how to start your journey along the path to mindfulness through the introduction of various techniques, including breathwork, meditation and postural development. Her expert tips on mindfulness and her Eight-Session Mindfulness Course to overcome destructive emotions will help you to practise these techniques on a day-to-day basis.While not religious, mindfulness fosters deep connections with oneself and others through compassion and immediate presence. Learn to slow down and embrace being human, free from constant busyness and digital distractions. This book guides you towards a mindful state of being and will help you understand:- The origin and uses of mindfulness- How to awaken your mind, and the science behind it- How to apply mindfulness in your everyday lifeFind long-lasting happiness with Mindfulness.
Bookish: a witty, warm-hearted mystery perfect for book lovers (Bookish)
by Matthew SweetAdapted from the upcoming major U&alibi series created by Mark GatissLondon, 1946. Gabriel Book is an erudite and unconventional London bookseller married to Trottie, the owner of the wallpaper shop next door. He is also a sleuth who uses the chaotic riches of his stock to crack the puzzling cases that come his way. He does not work alone. Book's shop is a magnet for waifs and strays - some of whom bring mysteries of their own to his door. There's Nora, sometime bookseller and true crime enthusiast; Dog, connoisseur of ginger biscuits and then Jack, whose arrival at the shop forces Book to confront a loose end from his own past.Clever, endearing and entertaining, Bookish is a warm-hearted and unexpected mystery, about books, murder and the secrets we all keep.
Happiness: How to live a fuller, happier life
by Cheryl RickmanThe quest for happiness is universal. This state of blissful being is universally desired and has been for many millennia. Today it is widely accepted that happiness enables on a personal, societal and economic level.Happy people tend to be healthier, more productive and better able to think with clarity, good for the economy, the individual and society alike. Happiness works with the reader to explain how happiness works and evolves, where it comes from, and how it can be nurtured and maintained. It explores why acceptance of unhappiness is also important in our quest for joy.In this comprehensive guide to the history, art, science, psychology and attainment of happiness you will discover:- How thoughts, actions and genetic make-up influence happiness- Why acceptance of unhappiness is also critical to living a good life- Simple activities and techniques to help you flourish
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
by Roger Lewis'A fascinating, tragic and instructive story, vividly told' Sunday TelegraphRoger Lewis, in his no-holds-barred biography, exposes a Peter Sellers the world little knows. Recognized as the greatest British comic since Charlie Chaplin, Sellers was the grand master of fifty-five films - from Dr. Strangelove, to Being There and the Pink Panther hits. But shadowing his phenomenal career was a history of increasingly bizarre behaviour involving psychotic violence, compulsive promiscuity, drug abuse and humiliating self-destructive obsessions with people including Princess Margaret, Sophia Loren, Liza Minnelli and each of his four wives (Ann Hayes, Britt Ekland, Miranda Quarry and Lynne Frederick). He alternately showered his wives and children with gifts and then threatened to kill them. Sellers' fluidity as an actor made for a terrifying madness that grew like a slow metastasizing cancer throughout his adult life. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers concludes with his premature death at the age of 54, 'sick at heart and alone in those sunless hotel rooms', so recoiled from intimacy that no one really knew him anymore.PRAISE FOR THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS'It is a mad book - but then the subject is a madman. I love Lewis's passion ... I recommend it' Sunday Times'Reinventing the genre as well as reassessing its subject with formidable intelligence, this book is a remarkable achievement' Literary Review