I. Me. Mine -- George Harrison.

Originally published in a limited run of 2,000 copies in 1980, I. Me. Mine. is a combination of the so-called quiet Beatle's memoirs, and a collection of private photos.

Although it is the shortest part of the book, the memoirs offer a great insight into what it was like to be a member of the most influential pop group in the world and what it felt like to be caught at the centre of Beatlemania.

More importantly, the book gives the reader a glimpse of the essence of George Harrison, his life, his love, his wit and his music.

For each song George provides a brief insight into his inspiration and shares his original, handwritten lyrics. It is fascinating to glimpse a Beatle's creative process in such detail and the book is a must-have for any fan.

Andrew King

Hitler and Churchill -- Secrets of Leadership

What will ordinary people think of Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler in 2145 or 2245 when they are as chronologically distant from our descendants as historical figures like Napoleon and Wellington are to us today?

That is a question posed by Andrew Roberts in his book Hitler and Churchill -- Secrets of Leadership. At the moment he says it is impossible to be truly objective about them while there are people still alive who lost members of their family to Hitler's War.

Roberts analyses the leadership secrets in this fascinating and witty and highly readable book.

Astonishingly, the men had a number of leadership techniques in common.

Malcolm Hoddy

Wild Geese -- Lara Harte

This unusual novel by young Irish author Lara Harte is a "tale of two cities," set in Dublin and Paris in the late 18th century.

Spirited young Isabella Carrol was born in France but has lived in Dublin under the patronage of her wealthy aunt and uncle since her mother's early death.

Facing the prospect of unwelcome marriage proposals and inspired by stories of life in Paris by earnest young Dr Connor, she compromises them both by joining him on his journey back there, eager to meet her estranged father,

She soon discovers that life as a wealthy heiress is much the same as in Dublin. She also learns the turth of how traders like her father amassed their fortunes, and at who's expense.

Published in paperback by Phoenix, this is a well-researched story of corruption and romantic intrigue in both cities at the brink of revolution.

Margaret Malpass