Books published by John Blake Publishing Ltd

This is a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the death of Baby P. A recent investigation has found that there was poor communication between authorities, a repeated failure to take into account the child's history and inaccurate documentation of events by Haringey Council. Child protection plans were heavily criticized in the inspection

Calling all wannabe princesses! Are you fed up because you despise the contents of your wardrobe? Does your bedroom need a new look? Are you desperate to hold the best sleepover in the school but stuck for ideas? Fear not, your Fairy Godmother, stylist and makeover guru Hannah Sandling, is here with hundreds of tips for you.

Children from all over the country have been encouraged to take part in the second year of Pound a Poem, to get creative and get rhyming - and all for a great cause!

Kevin Pietersen is a renowned cricketing renegade and one of the greatest, and most controversial, cricketers of his generation.

In the quiet Austrian town of Amstetten in the balmy spring of April 2008, a truly horrifying vision of hell was discovered by police in the cellar of a normal suburban home. On 28 August 1984, seemingly respectable family man Josef Fritzl had lured Elisabeth, the youngest of his seven children, into the cellar of their family home, where he then d

Agnes Docherty was the original footballer's wife. She was married to Tommy Docherty, one of the most memorable managers in British footballing history, a frequently controversial figure in the sport. In 1977, Agnes' fairytale life came crashing down around her when it emerged that her husband was having an affair. Agnes had supported her husband loyally, brought up their four children and helped him to reach the pinnacle of his cut-throat career. Her story is told by her son, Tom, through the notes and diaries she left and they create a heart-warming tale of love and laughter and unflinchingly reveal the truth about the pressure and betrayal that broke the Docherty family apart.

Full of spine-chilling encounters, extraordinary characters and brutal clashes, The Real Football Factories shows that football hooliganism is alive and kicking all over the world.

Containing hundreds of 'new words', this work is a collection of various expressions invented by the comic mind of Keith Barker Main.

Very few women kill. When they do, it is often the tragic outcome of domestic abuse, drug addiction or mental illness. It is rare for women to kill for pleasure, yet a few of that breed emerge in each generation.

The rise of Kasabian has been a phenomenal one, driven by a mix of self-belief, hard touring and hard living, all from humble beginnings in Leicestershire villages. This book includes interviews with contemporaries and those involved in the band's rise.

Comedian, tea-time talk show host and all-round entertainer, multi-award winning Paul O'Grady is one of the most popular figures on British television. This biography paints a portrait of this wild and incredible man.

Although nobody realised it at the time, the historic importance of the MC5 is vast. Fuelled by the radical politics of the White Panther party, the MC5 preached revolution and were often a target for the authorities. This work details not only the seismic impact that they've had on music, but also the social climate in which they evolved.

Pete Burns became a star with the band Dead Or Alive, who had a huge hit with "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" in the mid-80s. This title tells his story which includes details of his affairs with major rock stars, his long-time marriage, and how he had to sell his GBP 2m house to pay for the plastic surgery that went wrong.

Everything you have ever wanted to know about the best comedy show in years is within these pages!

This book confronts adults' relationships with their mothers and does so by drawing on the memories and emotions of the interviewees to analyse the archetypal secret lives of mothers. By enabling readers to understand their mother and come to terms with her, they also come to terms with themselves.

Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons, he has patrolled the streets, clubs and raves of Britain in order to keep order and to 'tax' those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression, Brian is a man who lives by rules and respect.

Kerry Katona is one of Britain's most talked about celebrities. Her celebrity lifestyle and tales of her turbulent romances have intrigued the nation and gained her a dedicated fan base. This title offers a look at an extraordinary woman who has battled the odds to win the hearts of the public.

Bullied at school, and growing up dreaming of revenge, Mark "Chopper" Read determined to be the toughest in any company. This autobiography tells how he became a crime commando who terrorized drug dealers, pimps, thieves and armed robbers on the streets and in jail.

One day Margie Danielsen turned the TV on to Most Wanted and saw the face of her husband, whose real name was Paul Mack - a fugitive wanted - for rape and murder. This work tells Margie's story - from her courtship with Mack to her shocking discovery; from her brave trip to the police station to turn in her husband, to its terrifying aftermath.

Within the UK music industry, My Chemical Romance, Lily Allen and Arctic Monkeys have all enjoyed huge success on the back of publicising their music on social networking sites such as Bebo, Faceparty, Facebook and Myspace. This book tells the history and impact of these websites - and their social impact.

Features ten of most famous individuals and examines the details of their lives and personalities to paint a series of profiles. This book reveals the secrets you've always wanted to know about Robbie Williams, Jade Goody, Kerry Katona, Kate Moss and others, while uncovering the true personalities and the disorders behind the public faces.