Ember & Oak Press

Independent non-fiction

Books with something to say.

Accessible, entertaining books about television, technology, family life and the stories behind the things we know and love.

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Latest releases

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Soggy Bottoms and Showstoppers

The Unofficial History of The Great British Bake Off

A colourful unofficial history of the tent, the bakers, the judges and the moments that turned a gentle baking competition into a national institution.

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Kings, Queens & Creepy-Crawlies

The Unofficial Story of How “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” Became a British Institution

An unofficial journey through camp life, Bushtucker Trials, unforgettable contestants and the strange formula that made jungle television a British fixture.

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The catalogue

More from Ember & Oak Press

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The Glitterball Years

Twenty years of dance, drama and Saturday night magic.

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Screen Time Limits for Kids

A practical plan to reduce screen time without arguments, guilt or meltdowns.

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The Celebrity Traitors

An unofficial guide to the celebrity edition.

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Understanding AI

A plain-English guide to artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and everyday AI.

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The Great British Telly Time Machine

A journey through decades of iconic UK television.

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The Traitors Phenomenon

The psychology of trust, lies and human behaviour.

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The Paultons Story

The unofficial history of a remarkable family theme park.

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About Ember & Oak Press

Ember & Oak Press publishes accessible, practical and entertaining non-fiction across entertainment, family life and technology. Our books are independent, reader-focused and designed to be useful as well as enjoyable.