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The full story of Taylor Swift's stratospheric rise to fame; all
any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who's
taking over the world. A small-town girl with an incredible talent,
and the strength to realise her dream, Taylor has grown into an
award-winning, chart-topping artist and worldwide star, as well as
a strong and stylish woman. But how did she get there? And what
lies in store for her in the future? From childhood dreams of a
musical future in Pennsylvania, to determined and budding teen
musician with a trademark she's stayed faithful to ever since:
honest lyrics about real-life events; her fight to be taken
seriously in the music industry, through to the rewards of success
and the intense pressure of expectation, Taylor Swift: The Whole
Story is a full account of Taylor's incredible journey, with
everything you need to know about America's Sweetheart. This
compelling book is packed full of fascinating details revealing the
true Taylor - what drives, motivates and moves her, how she
overcame the challenges that loomed on the road to fame and looks
at how authentic her wholesome image is, plus the truth about her
relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor Kennedy
and who she's really talking about on her tracks. The full portrait
of a girl who could so easily have faded into the background - but
who blossomed in the spotlight into a grounded, graceful and
inspiring young woman.
A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and
stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of
humour and astute wisdom. David Attenborough is a national
treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion
for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite
his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down,
one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'. So if
he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him. Filled
with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful
illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David,
providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing
his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book
begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to
eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as
he is today. Such revelations include: - There are 18 plants and
animals named after him - When asked by a reporter how many degrees
he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'* - The single thing
that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'.
Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the
environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases
everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for
any fan. * He has over thirty!
Tulisa Contostavlos has one of the most fascinating and shocking
life-stories in show business. Her childhood included harrowing
episodes of self-harm, bullying, witchcraft, drug abuse and suicide
attempts. Then there has been the ever-present challenge of her
mother's mental disorder which Tulisa--as the only child in a
single-parent family--had to face alone. How did she rise from such
a troubled and dangerous childhood to become first an edgy urban
artist and then the much-loved people's princess of Saturday night
television? And how authentic is the "street girl" image that is
such a key narrative of her official story? This book, written by
leading celebrity biographer Chas Newkey-Burden, tells her eventful
and inspirational story for the first time. It uncovers the rich
show business heritage of her ancestors and then follows her
through her childhood, unflinchingly examining the horrors she
faced. It then traces how music became her salvation, thanks to the
loving mentorship of Uncle B - the man who formed N-Dubz. The book
then follows this never satisfied, always ambitious young woman as
she moved into the mainstream and became the nation's sweetheart on
The X Factor. The reader is taken behind the scenes to discover the
reality of her successful first series on the show, as she guided
Little Mix to victory.
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The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds - 5,000 staggering facts on science, nature, history, movies, music, the universe and more!
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A polish bear in World War II rose to the rank of colonel. Penguins
can't taste fish. The ashes of the man who invented the pringles
container are buried in one. Houseflies buzz in the key of F.
'hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia' is the fear of long words.
These are just 0.1% of all the facts in this incredible tome!
Written by seven authors and covering subjects as diverse as The
Universe, Art and Literature, The Natural World and Movies, The
Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds is the ultimate
trivia book! Why not amaze family and friends with the reasons
pandas do handstands, the sinister source of the term 'rule of
thumb', or that the patent for the fire hydrant was destroyed... in
a fire. Every entry is weird, wonderful, inspiring and quite
brilliantly, true!
Cracking... full of running gems, realities and giggles. Nice
work!' - Martin Yelling, Marathon Talk 'Lovely - very impressive' -
TalkSPORT 'From now on, if anyone I know mentions that they want to
start running, this will be my first recommendation' - Stuart
Heritage Best Books of 2021: Sport - Waterstones selection The
Runner's Code explores the unwritten rules of everyday running and
is essential reading for anyone who marvels at marathons, tears
round the track or simply plods round the park. Filled with smart
advice and brilliantly knowing humour, this unique celebration of
running takes the newbie and veteran alike through the secret,
nuanced and blindingly obvious rules of running to answer all the
important questions, such as: - What's the correct etiquette for
acknowledging other runners? - What should you do if you get
'caught short' on a run? - And exactly how many times can you ask
colleagues for marathon sponsorship? The book is packed with plenty
of need-to-know information to help you deliver your best running
performance, such as coping with different weather conditions,
advice on kit and clothing (how many miles can a pair of trainers
last, and is it ever appropriate to run in a mankini?) and pavement
etiquette (overtaking dawdling pedestrians on a busy street). There
are also sections on getting the best race-day nutrition, finding
the perfect running headspace and gaining maximum joy from your
running. The Runner's Code features exclusive contributions from
BBC presenters Nicky Campbell and Louise Minchin, sports writer
Henry Winter, and leading running authors Anna McNuff, Paul
Tonkinson, Rachel Cullen, Martin Yelling, Liz Yelling, Helen
Croydon and Michael Stocks. They each brilliantly reveal what they
love and what they hate about running. Written by journalist,
author and self-confessed running nut Chas Newkey-Burden, The
Runner's Code will help us to all run better and more responsibly,
while reminding us of the joy and, at times, the wonderful
absurdity of running.
Running: Cheaper than Therapy is a witty and expertly compiled
compendium of running wisdom and humour. From fantastic running
quotes (`How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don't worry,
they'll tell you.' -Jimmy Fallon) and hilarious spectator signs
(`Worst parade ever!') to witty potted profiles of different types
of runners (charity muggers, gadget gurus and inexplicably good old
dears) and PB-busting training tips, Running: Cheaper than Therapy
is designed to be the perfect gift for the runner, jogger or
triathlete in your life. Written by a Telegraph and Guardian
journalist and self-confessed running nut, this smartly packaged
and brilliantly knowing miscellany details entertaining, real-life
runners' stories (being overtaken by a kid/OAP or getting lost
while training) and takes a humorous look at the mistakes runners
make (wearing a brand new pair of trainers for half marathon or
getting so pumped by your morning run you have arguments with
everyone at work).
An updated biography of the man behind the brilliant cuisine of
three-Michelin-starred the Fat Duck--voted Best Restaurant in the
World by fellow chefs Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is a
gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he
loves to experiment with new ways to tantalize diners' taste buds.
The story of his life is every bit as colorful and
attention-grabbing as his famous snail porridge and bacon-and-egg
ice cream. This biography traces his journey from a life-changing
childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in
Raymond Blanc's restaurant where he stood up to a kitchen bully. It
then follows him as, constantly pushing the boundaries of his work,
he reached the top of his profession and was knighted by the Queen.
Here is the full inspirational story of the enthusiastic,
self-taught genius who turned the world of cuisine on its head.
Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil's wild romance has gripped
the nation. It has been a dramatic relationship from the start: the
turbulent musical genius met the hedonistic likely lad in a north
London boozer and together they have had a rollercoaster ride. But
when Blake ended up in prison it was all over. Or so we thought -
The story of Amy and Blake has been dominated by lurid stories of
bust-ups, drugs and drama. Their worried parents feared daily that
their children would die - even after they married in Florida.
Every step of the way has been lived out in the unmerciful glare of
the media and yet the couple seemed as unable to be without one
another as much as they struggled to stay together. Following
Blake's sentencing to a term in prison, Amy appeared ever more
lost, interrupting chaotic live performances with heartfelt pleas
for her other half. And yet, on his release, the pair divorced -
This is the inside story of their rocky relationship.
A soul-singing sensation and inspiring testimony to the rewards of
perseverance, Alexandra Burke is the most exciting musical star to
emerge in the United Kingdom for many years. This revealing
biography chronicles how she rose from a childhood sharing her bed
with her sister in a cramped north London flat to winning The X
Factor and romping to the top of the charts. Alexandra faced
countless obstacles including the wrath of jealous classmates and
the heartache of her parents' separation when she was just six. She
overcame everything and by the time she was a teenager she had sung
on-stage to live audiences, to primetime BBC1 viewers and down the
telephone to an impressed Stevie Wonder. Then came her X Factor
journey that saw her reach the final seven of her category in the
2005 series before being sent home by Louis Walsh. Three years
later she entered the show again and sailed to the final where she
was crowned the winner. As her fame grew a former lover come out of
the woodwork to haunt Alexandra. She also had to save her mother's
life when she collapsed in front of her.
Adele's powerful voice and breathtaking songs have seen her top the
charts around the planet, collect millions of admirers and win
dozens of top awards. When she became a mother, in 2012, her fans
rejoiced n a fairytale moment for a young woman who has known so
much pain in her personal life. At last, it seemed, she had it all.
But who is Adele? Adele: The Biography traces her story from a
humble childhood in London, where she began singing at the age of
four, through to the phenomenal success of her first two albums, 19
and 21. It then brings her remarkable story up to date, examining
her health scare, motherhood and triumphant comeback, singing
Skyfall at the 2013 Oscars ceremony. Along the way, this unique
book uncovers how her troubled private life influenced her
heartbreaking tracks and how she gamely overcame a string of
obstacles that threatened to derail her career. Here, you will
discover he fascinating truth behind all the highs and the lows
experienced by this fun, formidable woman, whose songs have become
national anthems for the heartbroken. Adele has won well over 70
major musical prizes including Grammys, Brits and an Oscar - all
before she turned 25. Yet she remains fully grounded, and regards
the glitzy world of show business with an old-fashioned English
combination of amusement and healthy suspicion. So here is Adele in
all her glory - the curvy girl next door who conquered the world.
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is a gastronomic alchemist who
sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he loves to experiment with
new ways to tantalize diners' taste buds. The story of his life is
every bit as colorful and attention-grabbing as his famous snail
porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream. This biography traces his
journey from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through
to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc's restaurant where he
stood up to a kitchen bully. It then follows him as, constantly
pushing the boundaries of his work, he reached the top of his
profession and was knighted by the Queen. Here, for the first time,
is the full inspirational story of the enthusiastic, self-taught
genius who turned the world of cuisine on its head.
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