One Christmas, Cathy Rentzenbrink finds herself drained by life's upheavals. In need of comfort and escape, she turns to her first literary love: Agatha Christie. As Cathy delves into Agatha's novels and her mysterious disappearance in 1926, she... Zobraziť viac
There are pop stars, and then there is Prince. In this kaleidoscopic, freewheeling biography, John McKie examines the remarkable life and career of one of the most mysterious figures in music through the prism of the record most widely considered his.. Zobraziť viac
Perfect for fans of Belle Burden's Strangers and Glennon Doyle's Untamed, Awake is a powerful memoir of self-discovery, authenticity and finding the courage to rethink and rebuild your life after heartbreak. A truly brilliant read, it’s also... Zobraziť viac
God whispers through a crease in the wallpaper, writes Patti Smith in this indelible account of her life as an artist. A post-Second World War childhood unfolds in a condemned housing complex described in Dickensian detail: consumptive children... Zobraziť viac
The new, and only, biography of Booker Prize-winning novelist and art historian Anita Brookner, from one of our leading literary biographersAnita Brookner, art historian and novelist, was an intensely private person, who kept her friends in separate... Zobraziť viac
Love, Nina: Despatches from Family Life by Nina Stibbe is the laugh-out-loud story of the trials and tribulations of a very particular family In 1982 Nina Stibbe, a 20-year-old from Leicester, moved to London to work as a nanny for ... Zobraziť viac
An insatiable curiosity and appreciation for life powered Stephen Hawking to the furthest reaches of the universe and human achievement: during his remarkable lifetime he shed light on many of the mysteries of black holes and made key contributions to... Zobraziť viac
Moonwalk is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Giving absolutely unrivalled ... Zobraziť viac
Billie Eilish is a phenomenon. With distinctive visual flare and darkly poignant lyrics that are unparalleled among music icons of the 21st century, Billie is a musician who stands out from the crowd. Between her record-shattering award-winning music ... Zobraziť viac
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy... Zobraziť viac
Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down... Zobraziť viac
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow - and horror... Zobraziť viac
A gritty, inspiring, heart-wrenching memoir by the Academy Award-winning legend and icon Sylvester Stallone, about his unlikely path to stardom and the creation of the greatest underdog story ever told... Zobraziť viac
Son of the Midwest, movie star and mesmerising politician―America's fortieth president comes to three-dimensional life in this gripping and profoundly revisionist biography. From best-selling biographer Max Boot comes this revelatory portrait, a decade... Zobraziť viac
So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare... Zobraziť viac
Candid biography of one of the most controversial rock stars in America, which examines the effects his sometimes shocking childhood had on his music and his career. 75 b/w, 16 colour illus. Zobraziť viac
You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States. On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden, announces that he will not be seeking reelection. The presidential election will occur on November 5, 2024... Zobraziť viac
We have never needed people with the skill and will to collaborate to create a better world more than now. We need people who are willing to fill the leadership void. People who will embrace the influence they have. People who believe in improving ... Zobraziť viac
I was supposed to be having the time of my life... Zobraziť viac
'I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection. I never understood that connection until I sat down to write. It was then that the magic started to flow... Zobraziť viac
