Whitefox Publishing Ltd

From rock’n’roll roadie to conveyor belt sushi empire – the unlikely story of the man who built YO!In 1997, Simon Woodroffe opened YO! Sushi with L200,000 and a 100-metre conveyor belt. For two weeks, nobody came. By week three, there was a queue around the block that lasted three years. But Simon’s journey to that moment was anything but conventional. A former roadie and stage designer who worked on Live Aid and built sets for rock legends, he’d been expelled from school, arrested for drugs at nineteen, and served time in a young offender’s prison. By his early forties, after business failures and divorce, he was nearly broke and wondering if he’d ever amount to anything. Then came fire-walking. Lunch with a Japanese businessman. A crazy idea. And the decision to risk everything at forty-five. This is the brutally honest, wildly entertaining story of how Simon created not just one but multiple iconic brands: YO! Sushi, YOTEL and the YO! empire itself. From the Creative Britannia moment of the late 90s to bankruptcy scares, difficult partnerships and becoming an original Dragon on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, Simon holds nothing back about the sleepless nights, mental health struggles, relationship disasters and moments of pure terror when everything hung by a thread. Whether you’re forty-five and wondering if it’s too late, or nineteen and wondering if it’s possible, YO! MAN proves that the most unlikely journeys often lead to the most extraordinary destinations.

The devastating true story of one woman's search for her husband and son aboard the lost Titan sub. Written by Christine Dawood, widow and mother of two Titan submersible victims, Ninety-Six Hours is a deeply human memoir chronicling the harrowing search and rescue operation following the OceanGate disaster in June 2023. Drawing on Christine's real-time experience aboard the search vessel – from the moment communication was lost, to the tragic confirmation of the catastrophic implosion – the book speaks to anyone who has faced unimaginable loss while offering universal insights into grief, family bonds, and human resilience during crisis. The book combines a first-hand account of the unfolding disaster with intimate family memories spanning two decades. Through alternating timelines, Christine weaves together the desperate 96-hour countdown with cherished memories of her husband Shahzada and 19- year-old son Suleman. Ninety-Six Hours is a testament to resilience and family unity in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. A story of loss, grief and, at its heart, love.

This isn’t the end. This is the beginning of everything that matters. I had a great life. A successful business. A dream home. A woman who loved me. And still, my marriage was falling apart. Not because I didn’t love her, but because I didn’t know how. I thought love was enough. It turned out, it wasn’t. Before You Go is the story of what happened when I stopped trying to fix my wife and finally decided to work on myself. It’s not a theory. It’s lived. Ten lessons. Ten turning points. Three years of real work in therapy. I wrote this for every man who feels stuck. For every woman who feels unseen. For every couple still in love, but no longer sure how to show it. If you’ve ever thought: I love them, so why can’t I get this right? This book is for you.

Twenty generations ago, the Sun burnt the Earth. Men have been walled in ever since. Until a kid finds the truth. In a world where sunlight is forbidden and truth is heresy, one young man’s curiosity will either liberate humanity – or destroy everything he loves. For twenty generations, humanity has hidden in viewless corridors, told that the Sun above has burned all life from the Earth. Boz has never questioned the Tenets that govern every aspect of their existence – until he meets Mozart the Heretic, whose disfigured face tells a different story about what really happened to those who sought the truth. When Mozart reveals that the surface world still thrives in secret paradise, Boz faces an impossible choice: remain safely ignorant in his prison, or risk everything to discover what lies beyond the forbidden exits. Driven by his love for Flox, a remarkable young woman from the violent outer corridors, Boz embarks on a perilous journey through pitch-black tunnels toward the mythical ‘Land of Without’ for a mission as yet unknown to him. But when Boz learns the true, appalling content of his mission outside, he must choose between the liberation of his people and the virginity of his own conscience. In a world where every freedom demands a sacrifice, how do you choose between love and justice – especially when you’re no longer sure which is which?

JOIN JEFF MOSTYN on a compelling journey through transformation, triumph and unwavering belief. From modest beginnings to becoming a respected figure in English football, Jeff’s life is a masterclass in resilience, courage and heart. Step into the electrifying moment when AFC Bournemouth stood on the brink. When, at a decisive press conference with Gerald Krasner, Jeff pledged a final L100,000, reviving not just a club, but a dream. That act of defiance sparked a legendary ascent: under Eddie Howe’s inspired leadership, Bournemouth rose from League Division Two to the Premier League in six unforgettable seasons. Away from the roar of the crowd, Jeff’s influence continues to shine. His support in the community and tireless commitment to causes like cancer care and mental health reflect a deep dedication to bettering lives beyond the pitch. The Chairman isn’t just the story of a football visionary; it’s a vibrant testament to ambition and the power of team spirit. Jeff's journey encourages us all to lead with purpose, dream without restraint and believe that even the impossible is within reach.

Boston, March 1990: During the St Patrick’s Day revelries, thirteen priceless works of art – a Vermeer, Rembrandts, a Manet – are stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. With no leads for the police to follow, it seems as though they’ve all but evaporated into a bleak New England night…On the South Fork of Long Island – one hundred and fifty miles away – Jake Dealer is amongst the last of a three-hundred-year tradition of America’s seafaring history. A fisherman born with an innate ability to read the Atlantic’s unforgiving waters, from which he ekes out a living; his horizons defined only by his family and the ocean.A plot put into motion in Boston – where money and power hold different meanings – will change the course of his life. And when, in the wake of a devastating tragedy, Jake is unwittingly ensnared in the greatest unsolved art theft in history, he’s left fighting to cling on to the only certainties he has ever known.A white-knuckle thriller and a haunting portrait of a disappearing American frontier, No Man’s Land weaves together themes of survival, redemption and the brutal price of silence. Simon Gaul charts new territory in the American literary seascape, creating an indelible portrait of both a vanishing way of life and the depths of human resilience. Just how far will someone go to protect what matters most?

The 1960s was the golden age of European motorsport, with two countries leading the saloon car field: Britain with the Mini and Italy with the Fiats 500 and 600. As their rivalry was further ignited by the creation of the Mini Cooper and Fiat Abarth, there was a fervent need for tuning and ‘go faster’ component companies – and here, one of Britain’s most iconic, Radbourne Racing, was born.In this captivating memoir, Lincoln Small – the last surviving co-founder of Radbourne Racing – shares the untold story of how a small company, fuelled by ingenuity, left an indelible mark on British motorsport history. Through a retelling rich with anecdotes of both rivalries and triumphs, Small brings to life the glamour, grit and camaraderie of those unforgettable halcyon days, offering a heartfelt tribute to the people, cars and innovations that shaped motorsport’s most exhilarating era.Featuring rare, personal photographs and comprehensive appendices, Abarth, Radbourne Racing and Me is both a nostalgic celebration and a vital record of a team and a time when every lap was a leap into the unknown. For petrol-heads and racing enthusiasts alike, this is a story of inspiration and legacy that will resonate long after the final page.

"A wonderfully creative and magical tale . . . You will so enjoy Bee''s adventure." —Dame Darcey BussellInspired by the ballet, BEE, a co-production with Royal Ballet and Opera.Bee is an incredible child with a beautiful mind. Misunderstood at home and at school, Bee exists in a magical world that others simply cannot see, playing with fairies and making beautiful music with the flowers. But in escaping to this magical world, Bee is often late for school and doesn’t always understand the rules of the playground.Luckily, Bee is not alone and with a bit of help from family, a new teacher, and best fairy friend Sprout, Bee soon finds friends who are just as wonderful and unique as Bee! Set to an original soundtrack by composer and author Rachel Fuller, BEE is an enchanting story that is sure to inspire compassion and acceptance, and to encourage all those with beautiful minds just like Bee’s to find their own magical place in the world.