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When the world heard the news on June 25, 2009, that Michael Jackson had died, it was both a shocking end to a cruelly curtailed and extraordinary life, and a not-quite-unexpected finale to a story full of tragedy and darkness since its beginning. From his early success in the Jackson 5 to becoming the self-styled "King of Pop," Jackson lived his whole life in the limelight. Yet he once described himself as "one of the loneliest people in the world," and his personal life was a constant source of controversy, culminating in his very public fall from grace with his trial for sexual abuse and astonishing debts of $300 million. Millions of fans were looking forward to the 50 planned comeback concerts which were to be the triumphant happy ending to his story, but he died just weeks before they were due to take place. In this fascinating and eye-opening biography, Chas Newkey-Burden separates the man from the myth, unflinchingly examining the more contentious areas of his life while also celebrating the undeniable achievements of this undisputed musical genius. Michael Legend will honor the memory of a man who gave so much joy to so many millions around the world.

The gambling, the drugs and the sheer uninhibited madness of the man were well documented. But there was always a buzz around Alex. Drawing upon unrivalled access to the Hurricane's friends and colleagues, this is an affectionate and honest portrait of the most legendary player ever to hit the world of snooker.

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The inspirational story of self-taught genius, celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, a man who turned the world of cuisine on its head and who continues to push the boundaries of his work.

An up-close and personal look at the teen singing sensation who is rocking the music world  Fresh-faced, charismatic, and impossibly cute, Justin Bieber is a multi-talented young idol who has taken the music world by storm. The first full-scale biography of the singer tells his sensational story, providing fans with insights into his day-to-day world and the chance to see what really makes him tick. At just 16 years old, he has already achieved global recognition and number one hits worldwide with his debut single and album. Born in 1994, Justin grew up in the small city of Stratford in Canada, where his love of singing was apparent from an early age and he was an avid member of the local church choir. When his mom started posting videos on YouTube of her 13-year-old son singing cover versions, hits on the site started building almost immediately and it wasn't long before he had fans—of all ages, all over the world. In 2008, when music-industry professional Scooter Braun became his manager, this young star was firmly on the path to stardom. His debut single One Time was released in 2009 and went into the top 30 in 10 countries around the world, and his album My World 2.0 caused instant excitement. Bieber's gorgeous looks, incredible voice, and sweet personality are driving "Biebettes" everywhere wild, and his inspirational story is a must-have for his legions of fans the world over.

The first complete biography of the hottest new boyband.

The story of the boys of The Wanted, from their family backgrounds and early singing careers to their current massive fanbase and sell-out concerts  Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes, and James McGuiness—the members of The Wanted are synonymous with young, cool, and successful. The amazing and inspirational story of how they have risen to stardom, as well as fascinating details about each of the boys and their backgrounds, is set to be gripping reading for their growing number of fans. After facing grueling mass-auditions to be part of the band, the five boys moved into an apartment together in London, where they quickly developed a strong bond. Now working on their third studio album, with a track written by rapper Example as well as a duet featuring Rihanna and a collaboration with Dappy, this is The Wanted's most ambitious project yet. With worldwide fame now so firmly in their sights, this uber cool boyband has taken the charts by storm—and has won the hearts of millions of fans in the process.

In this revelatory memoir, snooker player John Virgo turns the spotlight on himself, sharing secrets from his forty years at the top of one of the world's most popular sports.Famous for his hilarious impersonations of snooker's biggest stars, JV is a household name thanks to his razor-sharp BBC Snooker commentary and the much-loved quiz show Big Break.A fascinating insight into British sporting life, taking readers from John's childhood in Salford, through smoky snooker dens, to tournaments and championships all over the world, as he relives travelling on Concorde, rubbing shoulders with royalty and much more.Admiringly nicknamed 'Mr Perfection', John tells how he overcame adversity to become UK champion, yet also reveals how gambling wrecked his dreams of becoming World Champion, and almost bankrupted him.An affectionate reminder of a time when Britain - and sport - took themselves a little less seriously.With a foreword by snooker legend Jimmy White.

Lots of pomp and circumstance have gone on since Julius Caesar first came, saw and conquered. This title heroically captures the true essence of this green and pleasant land in just 106 episodes. It is the story of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales: a red-white-and-blue compilation of surreal news reports, spoof correspondence and cartoons.