Books published by John Blake Publishing Ltd

Lenny McLean's life story is an inspirational one. A bare-knuckle fighter by profession, he was one of the most notorious figures ever to emerge from the East End of London. His untimely death in 1998, following a battle against cancer, was a tragic loss for family and friends and left his legions of fans shocked and bereft.

Jonathan Ross has a larger than life personality that has captivated radio and TV audiences both young and old. With a cheeky sense of humour and a witty repertoire Jonathan is definitely the nation's treasure. This is the biography of an eccentric and fantastically comic presenter, his life and family.

Looks into the minds of the top twenty worst killers in criminal history and reveals the awful truth of their abominable acts. This book presents the extreme nature of their violence and their shocking lack of remorse. It examines various types of psychopaths, from obsessive sexual predators and extreme sadists, to cannibals and head hunters.

A collection of humourous expressions.

Describing herself as a bright, blonde bimbo, Chantelle shot to fame in "Celebrity Big Brother" earlier this year. A Paris Hilton look alike, she loves shopping, lip-gloss and all things pink but that's as close to the celebrity lifestyle she had got until the Channel four show changed her life.

Buckingham Palace, London, 2013. My mum and I seem to be on the cover of every magazine these days. She must be really pleased that I ve made her so famous. Before I arrived, I don t suppose many people had even heard of her. Kensington Palace, London, 2013. Dad s a pilot who flies helicopters right up in the sky. I think that s why he s called Highness. But just because Dad flies helicopters, it doesn t make him good at changing nappies. He had his first try at changing my nappy today. He was good, but I don't think he enjoyed it because he kept screwing up his face and yelling something about stinky poo! Kensington Palace, London, 2013. Great grandma came round today. Her name is Queen. She s married to this grumpy old bloke called Chookee Edinburgh who walks around with his hands behind his back. I think he bites his nails and doesn t want anyone to see."

At the tender age of 25, Jamie Oliver had become a TV star, written two best-selling books, and had begun to take America by storm. Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank have approached Jamie's friends, family and colleagues to produce this biography that aims to show just what makes him tick.

Roy Shaw is the ultimate hardman. He has cult status and commands a respect that few, even in the violent world he moves in, can equal. To him, violence is simply an accepted part of his profession. He doesn't exaggerate it, he can't excuse it and he refuses to apologize for it.

Mridula Baljekar uses her knowledge of traditional Indian cooking to present healthy Indian meals without any added fat.

Will Victoria Beckham succeed as she heads to Hollywood? Why does Jennifer Aniston always end up single? And why won't Brad ever leave Angelina? This book answers these questions and more. It analyses the successes and failures of celebrities and discusses their strategies for coping with the limelight.

The story of a magical childhood on a farm in the west of Ireland during the 1930s and early 1940s. It tells of a young girl and the mountain-village community in which she grew up, one which was poor, although with a vibrant spirit and never short of the necessities of life.

What is a miracle? In our complex and rapidly-changing world where it's hard to shock or surprise, amazing and inexplicable things happen to ordinary people. These remarkable events or experiences defy any kind of rational explanation. They are beyond our comprehension and control, seem humanly impossible and cannot be repeated.

The Killers are a very British band. Their rise to fame has been meteoric, inspired, and eventful. Their album, "Hot Fuss" has made it into the Top 5 Selling Albums of 2004. This book charts that rise to fame, interviewing key players along the way, as well as placing the band in the context of the predominantly British legacy.

This guide unravels the mysteries of your cat's behaviour and shows how you can have a loving and satisfying relationship with your pet. It shows how you can communicate with a pet who is part of your life and whose emotions seem difficult to define.

Only days after auditioning for a walk-on part in EastEnders, Jessie Wallace was called back and asked to try for a major role in the newest family to grace the famous Square, the Slaters. To her astonishment, she won the character of Kat Slater and promptly passed out in the street. It was the beginning of a meteoric rise to fame.

Contains information on Kenneth Noye's criminal dealings, the truth of his life of crime. This book attempts to penetrate the inner sanctum of Noye's closest family and criminal associates to paint a portrait of a brilliant master criminal. It also details how Noye continues to control his extensive criminal empire from behind bars.

Young, handsome Lesley Eugene Warren was a magnet for the young women who fell for his seductive charm. Little did they know that beneath the beguiling exterior lay a twisted desire to kill.

Jimmy Holland was born into a family suffering at the hands of their drunk and abusive father. At the age of just two weeks, he was placed into care. The beginning of a life lived in a constantly changing environment of homes, authorities and institutions began. This is a tale of a man who has lost his childhood and also lost his way.

Mental! looks at over 60 of the most extreme marathons, triathlons, bike rides and other iconic endurance events from around the globe, taking in the hottest, coldest, highest, and most remote locations in the world.

Dr Judy Citron explains how you can eat the food you want and never go on a diet again. The key lies not in the number of calories in the latest "faddish" diets, but in the mind: if you eat only when you are hungry and in moderation, that is not a diet. That's for life.

Portsmouth's 6.57 crew were the most talked-about casual football firm of the 80's and 90's. Here, the crew reveals its story: the intense rivalry between Portsmouth and neighbours Southampton, the violence on and off the terraces and the comradeship between crew members.

In Screw the Fairytale, Helen Croydon traces the history of relationships in an immersive, first-person account. She shows how marriage was never supposed to be about love anyway. She investigates the prevalence of mistresses across different eras and cultures to see what we can learn from infidelity and explores the science of falling in love.