Après quelques années passées ainsi, à découvrir le monde à travers des livres, elle décide d’aller y voir de plus près et accompagne des groupes de vacanciers, des Etats-Unis à la Turquie, de l’Egypte à la Thaïlande. De retour, elle devient journaliste de presse écrite, se spécialise en presse jeunesse et dans le décryptage de sujets d’actualité. Depuis une dizaine d’années, l’écriture de documentaires lui permet d’assouvir une curiosité toujours intense pour l’histoire, la marche du monde et la botanique. Pour équilibrer ce travail rigoureux, elle écrit des romans jeunesse où la réalité se soumet joyeusement à l’imagination.

Après quelques années passées ainsi, à découvrir le monde à travers des livres, elle décide d’aller y voir de plus près et accompagne des groupes de vacanciers, des Etats-Unis à la Turquie, de l’Egypte à la Thaïlande. De retour, elle devient journaliste de presse écrite, se spécialise en presse jeunesse et dans le décryptage de sujets d’actualité. Depuis une dizaine d’années, l’écriture de documentaires lui permet d’assouvir une curiosité toujours intense pour l’histoire, la marche du monde et la botanique. Pour équilibrer ce travail rigoureux, elle écrit des romans jeunesse où la réalité se soumet joyeusement à l’imagination.

Andy Johnson is a long-time Manics fan and the creator of the blog Manic Street Preachers: A Critical Discography. He is a former contributor to music publications The Line of Best Fit and PopMatters, where he published reviews, interviews, and features. He is a current contributor to the international video games site Entertainium and runs his own personal site on topics including classic science fiction, video games, and music.

Each entry combines insightful analysis with essential historical context, charting how Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Steve Hackett shaped their sound over decades of change. Studio anecdotes, lyrical themes, and performance details illuminate both the creative process and the personalities behind the music. Key singles and deep cuts alike are given equal attention, revealing the depth and breadth of the band’s artistry.

Whether revisiting the epic storytelling of ’Supper’s Ready’, the experimental textures of ’The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’, or the chart-topping hooks of ’Invisible Touch’, this book captures the enduring spirit of Genesis while offering fresh perspectives for longtime fans and new listeners alike. Richly detailed and written with both passion and clarity, Genesis: Song by Song is the definitive companion for anyone who wants to understand the music, legacy, and magic of Genesis.　

Philipp Röttgers is a German writer and musician with a master’s in English literature and culture. He is also drummer in the rock band PARIAHLORD and an expert on the band Genesis. His first book about Genesis was published in 2015, and on his website ‘Genesis – The history of a rock band’ he continues writing news, articles and reviews about the band. Philipp is also passionate about London, his favourite place on the planet. His book London and Its Genius Loci: A Journey Beyond Time and Place was published in 2019.

In this book every studio recording is discussed in unique detail, including demos and unreleased material. Those familiar with Sparks will instantly recognize each song as the band’s unique creation, though predicting how the next album or song will sound is an impossible task for even the most dedicated fan. This unpredictability and infinite variety is one of the main characteristics of the work of the Mael brothers. Sparks: Song by Song is a comprehensive examination and uplifting celebration of their unique and extensive output.　

Born and raised in Amsterdam, Ruud Swart was interested in music from a very young age. In 1974, when Sparks broke through in Europe, he was intrigued by the combination of the band’s music and presentation, and soon became an avid fan.

Ruud has been involved in promoting Sparks and helping fans via various information centres since 1979. As early as 1998, he and two fellow Sparks fans launched the website FanMael. This website was revived in 2022 and is now recognised as the most comprehensive source of information about the Mael brothers available online.

Kevin Sedelmeier holds advanced degrees in English and Teaching, but he has been attending classes at the School of Weller since 1984. Having previously co-authored Pop Goes the Culture: A Father and Son’s Take on the World with his son, this book marks his second work of non-fiction. He has been a music columnist, an online sports reporter, fiction writer, and failed screenwriter. He currently teaches English and History of Rock and Roll at St. Xavier High School. He is most proud, however, to be Lukas and Mason’s dad. He resides in Louisville, Kentucky, with his sons and wife Elizabeth.

In a career spanning several decades, always at the vanguard of evolving musical trends, they recorded over 100 original tracks including many experimental rarities and B-sides, constantly changing and progressing their sound. From cold electronics to soulful RnB and rock, the music of this dynamic pair lives on in the psyche of popular culture and sounds as fresh today as it did thirty years ago.

A catalogue as diverse, innovative and impactful as that of Eurythmics absolutely deserves to be unpacked, celebrated and savoured—song by song. Enjoy.　

Ross Larkin is a writer from Melbourne, Australia. Since graduating in journalism and public relations in 2010, he has forged a diverse career as a freelance writer and journalist across an array of platforms with a special interest in music, popular culture, mental health and the human condition. With a background in arts and entertainment, he continues to harness a passion for people, relationships and storytelling, and recently co-created a comedy drama television series. Ross has been a staunch Eurythmics fan and collector for over thirty years and has taken great delight in examining their career, song by song.

After the sudden loss of their parents, siblings Layla and Zayd find themselves alone in modern Dubai, holding only two mysterious amulets their mother gave them. A strange encounter at the Museum of the Future separates them – and sends them into the vast Arabian desert of the past.

Layla is taken in by a Bedouin tribe and begins to learn the ancient rhythms of desert life, while Zayd awakens among young raiders with no memory of who he is or where he came from. As the legend of the Saluwwa – the feared She-Wolf of the desert – begins to circle their paths, Layla must cross the most dangerous sands to find her brother before the spirit claims him.

Blending adventure, Bedouin tradition and desert mythology, the story follows two children discovering courage, loyalty and the power of the desert’s oldest stories.

- A gripping middle-grade adventure set in the rarely explored world of the Arabian desert.
- Written by renowned desert explorer Michael Asher and illustrated by a debut Emirati artist.
- The opening title in a six-book series with a complete overarching story arc.
- Inspired by authentic Bedouin traditions, survival skills and oral storytelling.

With lyrical elegance and profound insight, Ousha explores themes of faith, love, family, and the beauty of the natural world. Her poetry, as translated here, preserves the original spirit and beauty of the Arabic language while offering a universal message that resonates with readers across cultures.

Immerse yourself in the world of a visionary poet as she contemplates the wonders of creation, seeks divine guidance, and celebrates the enduring bonds of human connection. Discover the timeless wisdom and heartfelt emotions that have made Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi a beloved figure in Arab literature.　

With raw vulnerability and poetic precision, Atiq weaves together personal narratives and broader societal reflections. Her work is a testament to the enduring power of language to illuminate the complexities of the human heart.

Atiq’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional Arabic forms with contemporary expression makes her a truly distinctive voice in contemporary literature.

‘In this long-awaited debut poetry collection, Dr. Afra Atiq offers us a stunning array of poems that both honor and insist on the inedible lineage of family, cultural preservation, and the unyielding, lifesaving power of words. Like rainfall for palm trees parched too long by drought, this must-read collection offers a world of readers something to be cherished, and that nurtures, like water.’ CARLOS ANDRÉS GÓMEZ　

With over 25 years of experience in training, education, and artistic direction, Enzo holds a degree in Sports Science, studied Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge, and completed advanced training courses in Leadership and Communication and Fundamentals of Neuroscience through HarvardX—Harvard University.

His work integrates academic knowledge, spiritual practices, and profound human experience.

He has taught as a lecturer and visiting professor at several international institutions, including: Sam Houston State University (USA), Sarah Lawrence College (New York), EBA University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), Bashkortostan State Academy (Russia), American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York), CCN de Montpellier, and Les Ursulines (France).

From 2021 to 2023, he was a Business Developer at the Peridance Capezio Center in New York, and from September 2023 to August 2024, he was Marketing Manager at the Jose Limn Dance Foundation.

As Lead Tutor of the "Portatori di Luce" Coaching School, Enzo brings a unique vision that blends neuroscience, storytelling, human potential, and ethical marketing.

His teaching approach is practical, emotionally engaging, and grounded in the idea that true transformation occurs through presence, clarity of purpose, and concrete, real-life application.

Braddock has illustrated several Peanuts children’s books. Her other graphic novels for children include the series Stinky Cecil with Andrews McMeel and Peanut, Butter, & Crackers with Penguin Kids. New editions of the Peanut, Butter, & Crackers series are now available in the UK, Italy, Greece, and in Arabic by publisher Nosy Crow.

She lives with her wife Evelyn and their two dogs and a cat in Sebastopol, California.

Wealth management is more than just managing money. When building wealth, priorities are made, goals are established, and values become clear.

Do you have the tools you need to make smart choices?

In Money and Meaning, Christopher Poch shares his strategies and insight for achieving financial independence and creating peace of mind. This is a unique look at how emotions impact investor results as much as logic or analysis, and why embracing emotions benefits your overall approach to finances. You’ll learn how to use financial assets to accomplish your goals and unlock the mindset you need to manage both money and overall wealth. With wealth come important considerations involving family, friends, and community. Money and Meaning is a straightforward, step-by-step guide for navigating these complex issues and reducing stress in planning for the future.　

This book will be a holistic portrayal of the real Wallis Simpson, the woman behind the myth. Richly elaborative, the book is infused with anecdotes and stylish photographs of a bygone era.

A ‘real,’ honest view of the woman, straight to the point and reflecting aspects of her complex and mysterious character, drawing on research from members of the fashionable London circle, as well as the Baltimore society where she was born and raised.

The book will approach from a peripatetic view - from her inner circle of society’s hottest crowds in London with the question of ‘Was she? Was she not?’ embroiled in sinister pro-Nazi plots, to the shores of former ‘Peking’, trotting through the streets on a rickshaw.

Delve into a dramatic and fascinating piece of history that took place in an upheaval of societal and economic unrest. Discover a woman who was practical and resourceful, yet went to more parties than she cares to remember. The enigmatic and multi-faceted persona that led many to believe that there was more than meets the eye.　

Rachel Foster has a degree in American Studies from the University of Derby, and an MA in Print Journalism from the University of Westminster.

She has experience across several literary genres, with a background in travel writing and a love of Historical Literature. She derives inspiration from genealogy, landscapes and architecture.

She writes poetry, short stories and prose with themes of nature and the elements. This would be her first biography.

Her late parents had an interest in Edward and Mrs Simpson, both avid historians and recalls being fascinated as a child by the books at home. She feels a natural compelling pull to uncover what made Wallis Simpson and the scandal she found herself enmeshed in.

In this new book, industrial and railway historian Dr Richard Marks provides fresh insights into Britain’s role in railway locomotive design and technology, and examines the highlights of British developments from Trevithick’s Coalbrookdale locomotive to the Brush Class 60 diesel locomotive. Based upon new research this useful primer aims to start the reader on a journey of discovery, unravelling some of the myths which have arisen around Britain’s railway history and explaining in an easy to follow narrative why some potentially advantageous developments failed to live up to expectations.

In this new survey of 200 years of British locomotive history to accompany the Railway 200 celebrations, the reader is presented with a compelling and easy to read introduction to a complex, but intriguing subject.　

Dr. Richard Marks is an experienced historian, researcher, and tutor with expertise in manufacturing history, the Industrial Revolution, railway, and military history. He has recently authored a book ‘A History of British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL)’ and has further books in progress including a series of heritage travel guides. Richard has a background in technology and business, and he has worked as a consulting historian for various museum exhibitions. He holds a PhD in history and is known for his engaging communication style, making complex topics accessible to all audiences.

As Britain’s railway network grew, so did it’s stations. Competing companies arrived in the same town and built magnificent structures to attract passengers to their lines over those of their competitors. Architectural styles were as varied as the companies who commissioned them, although all were built to provide a feeling of permanence and dynamism to the local communities they served.

In this new introduction to the history of Britain’s railway stations, industrial and railway historian Dr Richard Marks examines why railway stations were built where and how they were. The impact of railway politics, rail heading and competition is clearly explained, to provide a new perspective on the railway station. Perhaps more than just a travel hub, the railway station was also place of sorrowful separations, and joyful reunions, new opportunity or departure to war something which is examined throughout the new book.

The evolution of railway stations, be they magnificent city centre statements or humble branch line or light railway facilities, is a fascinating and complex subject to which this new volume aims to provide a readable introduction.　

Dr. Richard Marks is an experienced historian, researcher, and tutor with expertise in manufacturing history, the Industrial Revolution, railway, and military history. He has recently authored a book ‘A History of British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL)’ and has further books in progress including a series of heritage travel guides. Richard has a background in technology and business, and he has worked as a consulting historian for various museum exhibitions. He holds a PhD in history and is known for his engaging communication style, making complex topics accessible to all audiences.

Anthony Burton has been writing about the history of transport and technology for fifty years. His books include Remains of a Revolution, The Railway Builders, The Locomotive Pioneers and biographies of Thomas Telford, George and Robert Stephenson and a biography of Marc and Isambard Brunel (due to be published in 2022). He has worked extensively in TV and most recently as historical adviser to the Discovery Channel series Industrial Revelations, More Industrial Revelations and On the Rails.