'One of the most important females in British music of my lifetime.' Colin Murray 'A beautiful, raw and exhilarating book that will leave you feeling empowered.' Fearne Cotton 'The pioneering Skunk Anansie frontwoman's memories offer a very different take on the Britpop era...Skin's story is one of a rhomboid peg spurning both the round and square hole, drilling dimensions of her own...We now have a lot of language - intersectionality, microaggressions - to describe many of the events in this memoir. However, nothing can really equal candid, first-hand experience, recounted matter of factly here. It would be instructive for anyone who thought they knew the story of the 90s to spend 300 pages in Skin's Skin.' OBSERVER 'The epic tale of Glastonbury's Black British headliner... Skin is one of the Britpop decade's forgotten epics... Skin's feet are positioned firmly on the ground throughout; she's a winningly genial, sweary soul on paper. 4 stars' Jude Rogers, MOJO 'The former Skunk Anansie singer pulls no punches in this heady trawl through her life from tough beginnings in Brixton to work as an LGBTQ+ activist and beyond' The I Lead singer of multi-million-selling rock band Skunk Anansie, solo artist, LGBTQ+activist and all around trail blazer - Skin is a global icon, and she has been smashing stereotypes for over twenty-five years. Her journey from Brixton to one of the most influential women in British rock is nothing short of extraordinary. 'It's been a very difficult thing being a lead singer of a rock band looking like me and it still is. I have to say it's been a fight and it will always be a fight. That fight drives you and makes you want to work harder... It's not supposed to be easy, particularly if you're a woman, you're black or you are gay like me. You've got to keep moving forward, keep striving for everything you want to be.' Born to Jamaican parents, Skin grew up in Brixton in the 1970's. Her career as an artist began in the '90s, when Skunk Anansie was formed in the sweat-drenched backrooms of London's pubs. Since then she has headlined Glastonbury and toured the world, both as lead singer of Skunk Anansie and as a solo artist. Her success has been groundbreaking in every way, which has come at a personal cost. She has always been vocal about social and cultural issues, and was championing LGBTQ+ rights at a time when few artists were out and gay. Told with honesty and passion, this is the story of how a gay, black, working-class girl with a vision fought poverty and prejudice to write songs, produce and front her own band, and become one of the most influential women in British rock.

This is a compilation of scary dark stories and twisted poetry. Each story and poem has a different feeling to it. I avoid the use of extreme language so that it is appropriate for younger audiences with parental guidance.

WARNING: This book contains ten frighteningly scary stories that will keep you up for weeks. Haunted cars, mind controlling gremlins, and tales of grave misfortune. Before opening this book, prepare yourself for a journey you might not come back from..... 25,000+ Words

Growing and coming of age in the 21st century can be a troublesome time for many young women. There are a myriad of obstacles to get over such as peer pressure, fitting in with the crowd and often moving schools and having to make new friends. There is the ability and temptation to drink alcohol and drive a car. These all come at the time of girls life when she is awakening to a new chapter in her life, that of becoming a woman. Every culture deals with a woman's coming of age in their own way. In the west generally it is seen that when a girl reaches the age of between 16 and 21 they have come of age. Dependent on religious practices and beliefs the family will celebrate with the individual, sometimes with a religious ceremony and a friends and family gathering. With so much going on in our busy lives these days it is often the case that these coming of age events are overlooked and eclipsed by one of the many other events that happen at this important age. One really great way for a young woman to find the solace she really needs is other women's stories. Coming of age stories are full of inspiring and thought provoking moments, stories that a young woman can really relate to. Firsts, Coming of Age Stories can give comfort to any young girl and allow her to feel that she is not alone, she should be proud that she is a woman and there is nothing wrong with her body when these great changes happen. From the moment you first start your periods, needing your first bra or discovering sexuality. It's a time of firsts for all young women and a time when sharing your coming of age stories will help any young girl through the tough bits. There will be moments when you laugh, cry (sometimes hysterically), feel terrified or totally embarrassed but reading and sharing Firsts, Coming of Age Stories with one another can help you sail through this life chapter and carry you into the next.

Looking for Celebrity Nudity? Fast Forward to the Good Parts with Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia--Younger, Hotter, & More Naked Than Ever

You saw Mr. Skin in the blockbuster movie comedy "Knocked Up." You heard him on the radio. And maybe you even picked up his first, smash hit book.

Now Mr. Skin--the man who turned his lifelong obsession with famous girls on film into the Internet phenomenon MrSkin.com--is back with a brand new edition of his signature celebrity-nudity reference guide.

"Mr. Skin's Skincyclopedia" compiles exhaustive information on more than two thousand starlets along with the films and TV shows in which you can witness them free of clothing--and it's been completely updated and fully revised.

Now more than ever, the "Skincyclopedia" is the definitive guidebook for the "movie buff" in all of us

Exclusively Exposed Inside:

More than 350 new actresses added
All new celebrity photos
All new Top 5 nudity lists
Skin-fining Moments--Each star's best nude scene
Ultra-rare posters & movie stills
Mr. Skin's Anatomy Awards
69 Stars Who Need to Get Nude Soon