Regard sur les moments clés de l'histoire du monde, les Événements qui ont changé le monde propose au lecteur une analyse détaillée de ces faits historiques, scientifiques et culturels qui marquèrent l'histoire du dernier millénaire.De la Magna Carta de 1215 à la découverte de l'Australie par le capitaine Cook, de la poussée des mouvements des droits de l'homme, à l'élection de Barack Obama, en passant par la crise financière mondiale... Cet ouvrage propose au lecteur une approche fascinante de l'humanité, à travers l'analyse des mécanismes à l'origine de l'émergence et de la déliquescence de ces grands moments de notre histoire, et de leurs répercussions sur notre monde moderne.Les textes clairs et vivants de cet ouvrage, abondamment illustré de peintures, documents d'archives et photographies étonnantes, suscitent la réflexion, rendent hommage au triomphe de l'homme et explorent les fondements de notre histoire.

Sex, drugs, egos, money, fans, music, God and who we love and hate - the rock stars have their say. From Bob Dylan to Amy Winehouse, here are over 2000 quotations that highlight the wisdom and stupidity of rock stars over the years.

In a world dominated by industry created pop idols, the story of David Gray is a heartwarming one of passionate belief in music and a healthy mistrust of celebrity. In this first major account of Gray's life and work, Michael Heatley examines the cult singer/songwriter's Manchester roots, his Welsh upbringing and his unique popularity in Ireland. Here too are the stories behind the four legendary albums that preceded the phenomenally successful White Ladder, recorded in the summer of 1998. Heatley assesses the imact of global success on Gray, who faced with following up his surprise multi-million seller, achieved the near-impossible. The chart-topping A New Day At Midnight, acclaimed by The Guardian as 'Darker, stronger, bleaker and more powerful than White Ladder's wistful sadness,' reflected personal changes in Gray's life and pointed to a fascinating future. Fully illustrated with a comprehensive discography.

Fifteen Fulham legends come together to tell the stories behind their favourite ever games for the club - enabling Cottagers fans of all ages to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men who were there, playing their hearts out for the white shirt...John Mitchell and Les Strong recall 1975 FA Cup heroics, recounting stories of overturning Birmingham City in the semi-final before facing West Ham at Wembley as Second Division underdogs; George Cohen waxes lyrical about an eight-goal semi-final against Manchester United in 1958. Rodney McAree opts for the goal at Carlisle in 1997 that started Fulham's climb from the basement to the Premier League - while Simon Davies nominates the Europa League Final. Craven Cottage greats Steve Earle, Ray Lewington and Danny Murphy also turn in characteristic star performances, winding back the clock to relive treasured memories of the Match of Their Lives for Fulham.