Zoologist Lucy Cooke (pictured left) considers the history and facts surrounding a variety of animals in a new book (pictured inset) debunking myths. She reveals giant pandas (pictured right) can have sex up to forty times in an afternoon meanwhile the deceptively cute Adelie penguin reportedly will have sex with basically anything that moves. Lucy also speaks to the women who were responsible for injecting small toads with a woman's urine as a reliable pregnancy test during the Fifties.
'Superwoman' Dame Helena Morrissey reveals how an ordinary girl can achieve it all in her new memoir. From raising a family of nine, a high-flying career to campaigning for gender equality.
Writer Neil Ansell is known for challenging himself to explore remote places. In a new book he overcomes severe weather, health hurdles and solitude to reach the far west of the Scottish Highlands.
T. E. Lawrence was one of the British men called into Jeddah, 1916, to help gain independence from the Turks. In a new book author Philip Walker looks at the great unanswered questions of his capture.
Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard reveal the requirements of serving as social secretary at the U.S. White House. From reducing the time taken to shake hands to the ability to deal with crisis.
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'Laurence Sterne once suggested that we travel for one of just three reasons: imbecility of mind, infirmity of body or inevitable necessity.'
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The Ireland in Danny Denton's dystopian debut is rain-soaked.
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Depictions of dogs have been around as long as man there are even canines painted on the walls of ancient caves.
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In 1627 Barbary pirates launched a raid on Iceland.
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This ambitious and spirited debut from a former amateur boxer turned criminal barrister mixes terrorism with political conspiracy.
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Meet Ray. He's a 30-something tech journalist with a pregnant wife and a big chip on his shoulder.
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As this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Representation Of The People Act of 1918, Jane Robinson recalls the life of the Edwardian's who fought for the women's rights to vote. In a lively new book (pictured inset) she recalls the rivalry between the suffragists (pictured left) and suffragettes (pictured right) as well as their similarities in undertaking the demanding jobs of the war.
James Nelson became an ordained priest despite having killed his mother 15 years earlier. Stuart Kelly considered the existence of evil as a real force in the world along with forgiveness.
A. J. Jacobs was inspired to break the best attended family reunion world record after a stranger contacted him claiming to be his 8th cousin. Jacobs claims to be related to Halle Berry and Einstein.
Edward Burman reveals the history of the 'First Emperor' in a new book. He ordered for more than 2000 terracotta warriors to be built, which were later discovered by the brothers Wang in 1974
Rumours suggested King Charles I was controlled by his French queen, Henrietta Maria during the Civil War. Their relationship went on to spark religious conflicts before they parted in 1642.
Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler believe credit cards have less salience than cash and a gambler's mentality is centered in self-denial. In their new book they uncover how you can save money.
Rachel Herz debunks the misapprehension of taste maps in her new book on the relationship between our senses and food. The links between hearing and taste uncover why supermarkets play music.
Mike Lewis reveals in his new book 'When To Jump' how he spent two years preparing to leave his job on Wall Street for life as a professional squash player and tips for changing career.
The middle child of an immigrant family from China during the 50s and 60s, Amy Tan shares the trauma she faced throughout her childhood as she was forced to meet their expectations.
Nona Baker known as Nin and her brother Vin were able to survive WWII by hiding in a Malayan jungle for three years. Authors Dorothy Thatcher and Robert Cross shared their unforgotten story.
John Davies and Alexander J.Kent reveal how The Soviets were able to ensure the Russians knew more about Britain (pictured right) than the average British citizen. In their new book the authors uncover how the Russians used a combination of satellite imagery, cameras and people on the ground to plot detailed maps of Britain throughout the Cold War. Up to 2 million maps were made of the West and kept under armed guard in a series of controlled vaults.
An unnamed West End producer discusses the secrets and etiquette of the theatre in a hilarious new book. From where the ticket revenue goes to being sick of stalls stinking of kebabs and pizza.
Author Sara Zaske discusses the culture shock and parenting changes she experienced when she moved to Germany from America with her family in a new book.
Soldier Ellis Williams had his upper lip and half his teeth blown off his face during World War I. His nephew Garffild Lloyd Lewis recalls defining scenes from his uncle's memoir written in the 60s.
Caroline of Ansbach was chosen to marry George II because of her ability to speak the same language and her fertility. Matthew Dennison recalls the impression she left on everyone she met.
Marcus Berkmann gives readers the chance to win £1000 in a festive book quiz. The challenge which closes January 15th, 2018, features questions based on this year's Daily Mail books pages.
Roger Lewis curated a selection of this year's must read celebrity biographies and memoirs. His top picks include, 'Only Fools And Stories' by David Jason and 'What I Learn't' by Jeremy Vine.
Jeff Koons's Balloon Dog (pictured left and right) sold for $58.4 million (£42 million), which is the same as the American budget to develop the Ebola vaccine. Don Thompson unveils the great lengths sellers will go to get art into the hands of the super-rich, and the reasons affluent individuals buy art only to lock them away in climate-controlled foreign duty free warehouses. There are 1.2 million artworks concealed in Geneva alone.
Charles Jennings and Paul Keers discuss 'real-life wine drinking' in their new book of hilarious essays, 'I've Bought It, So I'll Drink It'. Their contrasting personalities discuss every aspect of enjoying wine.
Mark Mason selects a range of reads from this year that make perfect stocking fillers. His selection includes Mac See And Unseen 2017 as well as a Our History Of The 20th Century.
Winner of last year's Daily Mail First Novel Competition Amy Lloyd, has since received a flood of interest in her disturbing psychological thriller. She shared how winning has transformed her life.
Marcus Berkmann curated a selection of this year's best sports interest books to gift others this Christmas. Top picks include John McEnroe's sequel to his 2002 best seller and Ali: A Life.
Literary expert Ysenda Maxtone-Graham shares her top picks of books on the royals. Her selection includes 'Ma'am Darling: 99 Glimpses Of Princess Margaret' as well as 'My Husband And I'.
Dave Hill recalls the iconic moments of his music career as part of glam rock band Slade in new memoir. Despite his zany outfits he remained a conservative person at heart.
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