Vital organsThe remarkable stories of the world's most famous body parts. Louis XIV's rear end inspired the British National Anthem. Queen Victoria's armpit led to the development of antiseptics. Robert Jenkin's ear started a war. All too often, historical figures feel distant and abstract; more myth and legend than real flesh and blood. These stories of bodies and its parts remind us that history's most loved, and most hated, were real breathing creatures who

and Kate is spinning out of control

hunting for UFOs in Roswell

sleep historian Vernon explores the history of our relationship with bad dreams: how we've tried to make sense of and treat them

a record 14-game unbeaten run and a World Rugby No

yet each swears she did not

a restless society columnist who longs to uncover a story of real importance

yet overlooked

love and betrayal

Stephen Morris has had a distinguished career

We'll meet the amazing elements that each have their own personalities - from fiery hydrogen to the main man oxygen

whose Communist ideology has made him a target for American intervention

A stunning reissue of the international bestseller