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Christmas is the world's biggest festival, yet we barely understand how we got here. Somewhere between Jesus, Dickens and Coke, Christmas became the beloved chaotic present-fest that it currently is. If it's a turkey, we should really stop stuffing it. So let's unwrap it instead....

Brought to you by Penguin. Deeply personal and powerfully moving, a short and timely series of essays on the experience of lockdown, by one of the most clear-sighted and essential writers of our time From the critically acclaimed author of Feel Free, Swing Time, White Teeth and many more 'There...

Step into the enchanting world of Mary Emily Donelson Wilcox, the adopted granddaughter (actually grand-niece) of Rachel Donelson Jackson, the wife of President Andrew Jackson and reputedly the first baby born in the White House. In Christmas Under Three Flags, Mary shares three captivating Christmas memories that span across time and continents. Relive the magic of a festive celebration in the White House during the 1830s, under Jackson’s presidency. Journey to Prussia, where Mary was welcomed into the home of the Crown Prince, thanks to her fathers role as the U.S. minister to Berlin. ...

Celebrate the season with the Christmas Pop-Up Channel, your one-stop holiday podcast feed packed with festive stories, royal Christmas traditions, the details behind Christmas songs, feel-good news, ghost stories, trivia, and more. From cozy fireside classics to surprising holiday history, we’ve bundled together the best of our network’s shows and added a sprinkle of tinsel and cheer. Whether you’re decorating the tree, wrapping gifts, or just soaking up the spirit of the season, this channel brings you a merry mix of content to keep your holidays bright.

Christmas 1941 came little more than two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The shock - in some cases overseas, elation - was worldwide. While Americans attempted to go about celebrating as usual, the reality of the just-declared war was on everybody’s mind. United States troops on Wake Island were battling a Japanese landing force and, in the Philippines, losing the fight to save Luzon. In Japan, the Pearl Harbor strike force returned to Hiroshima Bay and toasted its sweeping success.

The New York Times bestseller by the former governor and presidential candidate-an instant classic, reissued for 2010. Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee, that was never God's intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas...

Brought to you by Penguin. This is history through the eyes of Mr and Mrs Peasant (and their good friend Monsieur Guillotine...). A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud funny history from the multi-million copy bestselling author of A History of Britain in Ten Enemies and Horrible Histories. Remember...

:5 Good News Christmas Stories is a joyful and heartwarming podcast that brings the spirit of the season to life through uplifting news and inspiring holiday stories. Hosted by Johnny Mac, each episode is a reminder that the holidays are about kindness, connection, and the magic found in everyday acts of good.From stories of community generosity and surprise reunions to tales of hope, giving, and a little holiday serendipity, 5 Good News Christmas Stories delivers the kind of content that will make your heart glow brighter than a string of lights.Whether you’re sipping cocoa, wrapping ...

Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more. From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family. Glued to the television screen watching countless documentaries on Her Majesty the Queen...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of An Almost Perfect Christmas written and read by Nina Stibbe. "I vowed from a young age never to cook a turkey and I never have - unless you count turkey mince (which you don't). I've seen the damage turkeys can do and the tyrannical hold they have over...

Michael Bublé has become an indispensable part of Christmas, earning the title of “Mr. Christmas” with his timeless music and charismatic persona. His voice has become the soundtrack to the holiday season, effortlessly blending nostalgia and modern flair. From bustling shopping malls to cozy family living rooms, Bublé’s renditions of Christmas classics have found a home in every corner of holiday celebrations. Few artists have managed to weave themselves so seamlessly into the fabric of a season, but for Bublé, Christmas isn’t just a time of year—it’s his domain. The magic began...

Discover the stories of the brave men and women who worked, trained and fought across the UK, from Bletchley Park in southern England all the way to Arisaig in northern Scotland, in an unbelievable effort to defeat the Nazis and win the Second World War . From the outset of the war, most of...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 MINNA CANTH AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 MOORE PRIZE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS WRITING Blending the call to action of We Should All Be Feminists with the journalistic rigor of Masha Gessen, “an exquisite feminist critique of Russia’s oppressive tactics" (Kirkus Reviews)...

'Visually stunning...it's gone straight to the top of my Christmas present list.' The Bookseller 'I remember how well I liked to turn the pages of my childhood atlas and travel the world to find out where countries and cities were. But there was never anything about why the maps were created -...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, BY THE AUTHOR OF UNLEASHED 'A stunning tour de force' - Sunday Telegraph 'Genuinely clever... this book sizzles.' - The Times Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes on Winston Churchill - a biography like no other. Brexit, pandemic, economic crisis: Boris Johnson's...

In her New York Times bestsellers Going Rogue and America by Heart, Sarah Palin revealed the strong Christian faith that has guided her life and family. In Good Tidings and Great Joy she calls for bringing back the freedom to express the Christian values of the season. She asserts the importance...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You may know Jimmy Failla as the best dressed man in cable news. A force multiplier of positive energy on the radio who sounds like he gets paid in Tequila and Tide Pods. But he’s also a former New York City Taxi Driver who’s spent countless hours conversing...

Latinos across the United States are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and awakening politically in powerful and surprising ways. Many—Afrolatino, indigenous, Muslim, queer and undocumented, living in large cities and small towns—are voices who have been chronically overlooked in...

In A Pretext for War, acclaimed author James Bamford–whose classic book The Puzzle Palace first revealed the existence of the National Security Agency–draws on his unparalleled access to top intelligence sources to produce a devastating expos? of the intelligence community and the Bush...

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