Biography & True Accounts
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From Hell’s Kitchen to Culinary Royalty: The Gordon Ramsay Journey : A Story of Grit, Talent, and the Pursuit of Culinary Excellence
This biography provides a comprehensive overview of Gordon Ramsay’s life and career, highlighting his remarkable journey from a young chef with a dream to a global culinary icon. It delves into his culinary philosophy, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to excellence, his passion for fresh ingredients, and his dedication to precision. It also explores his personal life, showcasing his resilience in the face of adversity and his unwavering dedication to his family. The biography extensively covers Ramsay’s television triumphs, highlighting his fiery personality, sharp wit, and ability to transform aspiring chefs. It also examines his global impact, encompassing his Michelin-starred restaurants, best-selling cookbooks, and diverse business ventures. Additionally, it sheds light on his balancing act between his professional and personal life, demonstrating his ability to prioritize his family and friends while maintaining his culinary success. Finally, the biography celebrates Ramsay’s enduring influence on the culinary world, emphasizing his legacy of innovation, excellence, and inspiration.Read more
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The War Twins of London: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel (World War II Brave Women Fiction Book 2)
When the war hits London, all they have is each other.Identical twins Maggie and Tillie are thriving in 1940s London. Waitresses in one of the city’s finest institutions and both with budding romances, the war could not feel farther away.
But, slowly, the tides begin to change. The war in Europe is creeping toward the UK, and the men are being called to aid in military efforts. Tillie’s fiancé Colin joins the RAF, flying dangerous missions over Germany, and Maggie’s childhood love Micah finds himself far away in France, with no way to return. Devastated but determined, the twins resolve to do their part for their country – Maggie in the Women’s Voluntary Service and Tillie for the British Red Cross.
Then, the Blitz begins. And everything changes.
Nightly airstrikes wreak havoc on the city, leaving ruin in their wake. Ambulance shifts for Tillie become desperate missions to pull injured women and children from the rubble, while the constant fear for the fates of their beloveds, far from home, is almost too much for the girls to bear.
And when tragedy strikes for both sisters, they know nothing will ever be the same again.
Will the twins be strong enough to protect themselves and the ones they love? And can true love really prevail when the skies are darkened by war?
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Band-Aid for a Broken Leg: Being a doctor with no borders (and other ways to stay single)
Damien Brown thinks he’s ready when he arrives for his first posting with Medecins Sans Frontieres in Africa. But the town he’s sent to is an isolated outpost of mud huts, surrounded by landmines; the hospital, for which he’s to be the only doctor, is filled with malnourished children and conditions he’s never seen; and the health workers – Angolan war veterans twice his age who speak no English – walk out on him following an altercation on his first shift.
In the months that follow, Damien confronts these challenges all the while dealing with the social absurdities of living with only three other volunteers for company. The medical calamities pile up – leopard attacks, landmine explosions, performing surgery using tools cleaned on the fire – but as Damien’s friendships with the local people evolve, his passion for the work grows.
Written with great warmth and empathy, Band-Aid for a Broken Leg is a compassionate, deeply honest and often humorous account of life on the medical frontline in Angola, Mozambique and South Sudan. It is also a moving testimony to the work done by medical humanitarian groups and the remarkable, often eccentric people who work for them.Read more
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The Long Walk: An Anthology by EOD & Search Veterans, 2023
“They call it the long walk. It’s like I’m in a bubble. Like the world went away and it’s just me… focussed… concentrating. You get used to it – it becomes normal.”Men and women who have worked in bomb disposal tell their stories, as they saw them, as they lived them.
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The War in the Shadows: The Battle of the Spymasters in WWII (The Secret War)
An enthralling exposé of the spies who moved in the darkened dangerous back alleys of World War Two.Perfect for readers who enjoy the books of Ian Fleming, Robert Ludlum and John le Carré but who want to learn more about what the real spies really did.
While American, British, German and Russian soldiers clashed in the battlefields of the world, a small group of men and women moved in the shadows, deliberating over actions behind the scenes.
Agents, double-agents and even triple-agents worked to gather intelligence and give their sides advantages during this monumental conflict. Yet, unlike the world of James Bond, there was no glamor to their actions.
Through in-depth research Charles Whiting shines a light on the unvarnished world of espionage in World War Two and demonstrates how all the players of this game, whether French, British, American, Czech, German, Dutch or Russian, lost in this war in the shadows.
This book should be essential reading for anyone interested in the overlooked truth of what it was like to be a spy in the Second World War.
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Tumult in the Clouds: Original Edition (Penguin World War II Collection)
The classic memoir by one of America’s greatest fighting aces: James Goodson
Anglo-American James Goodson’s war began on Sept 3rd 1939, when the SS Athenia was torpedoed and sank off the Hebrides. Surviving the sinking and distinguishing himself rescuing survivors, Goodson immediately signed on with the RAF. He was an American, but he wanted to fight.
Goodson flew Spitfires for the RAF before later joining his countrymen with the Fourth Fighter Group to get behind the controls of Thunderbolts and Mustangs where he became known as ‘King of the Strafers’.
Chock full of breathtaking descriptions of aerial dogfights as well as the stories of others of the heroic ‘few’, Tumult in the Clouds is the ultimate story of War in the air, told by the one of the Second World War’s outstanding fighter pilots.
Praise for Tumult in the Clouds:
‘A classic . . . Tumult in the Clouds will continue to be read for many many years to come. It is an inspiring book’ Len Deighton
‘An utterly compelling and intensely personal account of war in all its horror and excitement. A thrilling adventure story and an enthralling, compassionate witness to incredible heroism. I was gripped’ John Nichol
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Mr Keynes’ Dance: The compelling historical novel about a remarkable marriage and an intellectual journey
The sequel to the much-praised Mr Keynes’ Revolution.The story of one man’s intellectual journey, and of a very remarkable marriage.
1926. Maynard Keynes has long been a thorn in the side of the British Establishment: an irritant to the Treasury, the Bank of England and his fellow academics alike. Rejected for his radical ideas, he has made an unlikely marriage to a Russian ballerina, her eccentricity charming him almost as much as it infuriates his highbrow Bloomsbury friends. But as the world around them changes, Maynard and Lydia cannot stay cocooned in their private refuge for long.
While Maynard frets about the ever-growing dole queues, and plans his route to power by way of the magnetic Lloyd George, Lydia is tormented by the thought of her family in Leningrad. Exiled by the Russian Revolution, she has found fame and fortune as the star dancer of Diaghilev’s celebrated Ballets Russes. Yet however demanding the role of stage celebrity, it is less challenging than that of the supposedly respectable and fortunate Mrs Keynes: the scrutiny of a crowded theatre less intense than from those convinced her marriage is heading for disaster.
In truth for Lydia and Maynard, marriage was always a gamble, and their life a dance where nobody is quite sure of the steps.
Then comes the Wall Street Crash, followed by a depression the likes of which the world has never seen. A society barely recovered from the Great War seems dangerously close to collapse. In the turmoil of the 1930s, the intellectual Maynard finds that answers must be sought in the most unlikely places.
The story of the man who invented modern economics.
In tumultuous times, it is not enough to hope for calmer waters.
Set during some of the most momentous years of the twentieth century, this novel explores the lives of two figures at the heart of those economic and cultural upheavals: John Maynard Keynes, considered by many as the most important economist of all time, and one of Time Magazine’s most significant people of the twentieth century, and the celebrated and eccentric Russian ballerina, Lydia Lopokova. Beginning in the “roaring twenties”, with ever-growing unemployment queues and a General Strike that pitches the whole labouring class against the governing elite, their journey takes them from the heart of the Bohemian Bloomsbury Group in Sussex, to Leningrad in Soviet Russia, to New York in the grip of the Great Depression, to the quiet colleges courts of Cambridge. The supporting cast ranges from a Welsh kitchen maid to pioneering socialist Beatrice Webb, fascist leader Oswald Mosley, politician Winston Churchill and writer Virginia Woolf.
A sequel to Mr Keynes’ Revolution, which was much praised for the depth of its research, and the way it deftly interwove economic ideas and history into a story of personal relationships and romance, Mr Keynes’ Dance is another intellectually daring and page-turning historical novel, which continues the tumultuous and surprising story of Maynard and Lydia.
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DUTY
Growing up in the 1970s on a tough council estate in North East England, career options were limited. As a young lad, I needed focus. Three days after my 17th birthday, the Royal Marines offered me that.
After serving in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, my career took another path, which eventually led me to almost three decades serving as a firefighter.My driving force for many roles in my life has been that of duty. Throughout life’s challenges, commiserations and celebrations, I began to appreciate just how fragile life can be – and learnt the importance of physical health, a positive mindset, and unbreakable resilience.
My story, my life, my duty.
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David McCallum: A Journey Through Time and TV
Step into the captivating world of David McCallum, the enigmatic actor who traversed time, space, and television screens. In this compelling biography, Kelvin Pen takes you on an extraordinary journey through McCallum’s life, illuminating the man behind iconic roles and unveiling the profound impact he left on both the entertainment industry and humanity.
Explore his early days and the family that nurtured his talents. Witness his formative years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the pivotal moments that propelled him into the spotlight. Delve into the enigmatic Illya Kuryakin from “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” an era-defining character that captured the world’s imagination.
Follow McCallum’s post-“U.N.C.L.E.” odyssey as he reinvented himself, leaving an indelible mark in films and television. Experience his triumphant return to pop culture in the 21st century, mesmerizing a new generation of fans in “NCIS.”
Discover McCallum’s profound commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, reflecting a heart as generous as his talent was vast. Uncover the enduring legacy and influence he cast upon the entertainment industry, inspiring generations of actors and creators.
Join us in a heartfelt tribute as we remember the life and career of David McCallum, cherishing his accomplishments and the unforgettable characters he brought to life. Immerse yourself in the worlds of “The Outer Limits,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” and “Sapphire and Steel,” exploring the genius that defined an era.
This book is a treasure trove of fascinating facts about David McCallum, a comprehensive celebration of his remarkable journey, and a poignant conclusion to a life well-lived.
Get ready to embark on a journey through time, television, and the extraordinary life of David McCallum.
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Taken: A True Story of the Pain and Scandal of Forced Adoption (Stolen Lives)
In 1972, Michelle Pearson gave up her son for adoption.
As ‘one of those girls’, she was expected to hide her shame with secrecy. No one should ever find out she’d had a child.
But she never forgot the son who was taken from her.
In the years that followed she struggled with PTSD, traumatic memory loss, agoraphobia and anxiety – impacting every area of her life.
This is Michelle’s story of love, loss and hope; of how over 50 years she has managed the consequences of living with her secret, survived the emotional pain, and finally, after being reunited with her son, the journey to rebuild their lives together.
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‘Interesting. Fascinating. I wanted to hold Michelle’s hand and say “We can do this”‘ Louise Allen
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Not in the Best of Health: The forthright and entertaining memoirs of an NHS paediatrician
The NHS is facing the greatest crisis since its inception in 1948. One of the UK’s most beloved institutions has been brought to its knees through underfunding, bad management and political meddling. Morale has slumped so low in 2022 that more than half of advertised consultant physician posts in England and Wales are unfilled. Nurses are leaving the profession in droves, and those who remain have voted for a nationwide strike. Piling on the misery, reports by Donna Ockenden and General Sir Gordon Messenger expose alarming flaws in healthcare.How did it come to this? Not in the Best of Health describes a medical career stretching from that of a fledgling student, to that of a worn out and disillusioned senior consultant paediatrician. In Charles Godden’s sharply observed memoir, stories of sick children and those who treated them are described with candour, humour and insight gained over three decades working in hospitals stretching from Papua New Guinea to the UK.
If you want to know why the NHS is failing, and what might be done to save this most treasured institution, read this book.
EARLY REVIEWS
‘Not in the Best of Health will entertain and shock. This is an outstanding medical narrative from Godden who records a life in paediatrics and pulls no punches documenting his experiences of clinical medicine and the frustrations of NHS administration. His integrity and experience shine throughout with equal amounts of humour and poignancy.
His clinical scenarios are elegantly described such that lay readers will completely understand. This book should be read by anyone with even a passing interest in medical literature or with aspirations to work with children in the medical sphere.’ – Professor Neil Wilson MB BS DCH FRCPCH FSCAI‘Spanning three decades of reorganisation, over-management, declining consultant autonomy and sleepless nights this inimitable memoir shines a sharp light on our parlous NHS. Patient focussed and moving, funny but serious,
it is a must read.’ – Professor of primary care (general practice) Anthony Harnden‘WARNING! This is an honest reflection written with great humour and enviable humility of a career in medicine. Toe curling in places, totally relatable, and an essential read for those in, around, or interested in healthcare.’ – Dr Craig Marshall, Intensive Care Medicine Registrar
‘Whilst maintaining his effortless wit, Charles presents an honest account into the occasional highs and tragic lows of an NHS paediatrician. I really enjoyed the read and it certainly highlights the struggles I have ahead of me!’ – Robbie Hill, a first year medical student
‘I rarely read medical books for recreation – too much of a busman’s holiday. However, perhaps because we both qualified in 1983 and are both paediatricians, I found many of Charles Godden’s recollections from the front line resonated with me. His views are sometimes provocative and some readers may differ with his forthright opinions but many of the personal tragedies and uplifting successes ring very true.’ – Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, DM, FRCPCH, FRCP, Past chair of GMC and past president Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
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BIOGRAPHY of GORDON RAMSAY : Unveiling A Culinary Maverick’s Journey from Hell’s Kitchen to Michelin Stars: Fire in the Kitchen (THE BIOGRAPHIES)
Join the rollercoaster ride through the life of Gordon Ramsay, the renowned chef whose fiery passion for perfection in the culinary world has made him a household name. Delve into his turbulent upbringing, his rise from the ashes, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that turned him into a global culinary icon. Uncover the untold stories, the heartaches, the triumphs, and the relentless drive that fueled his journey from the streets of Scotland to the summits of gastronomy.Read more
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JOAN COLLINS BIOGRAPHY BOOK: Behind the Shoulder Pads: A Life of Glamour, Grit, and Enduring Grace
Step into the dazzling world of Joan Collins, an icon of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance. In this captivating biography, explore the life of a woman who defied expectations and became a true legend of the silver screen. From her early days in London’s West End to her reign as a Dynasty diva, Joan’s journey is a tale of talent, tenacity, and unapologetic style. Get ready for a glamorous ride through the golden era of Hollywood with the inimitable Joan Collins as your guide.Read more
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Disney’s British Gentleman: The Life and Career of David Tomlinson
‘A wonderful account of a life filled with far more ups and downs than its subject’s languid demeanour ever suggested.’
Miles Jupp.
Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, you’d recognise David Tomlinson’s face – genial and continually perplexed, he was Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, Professor Browne in Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Peter Thorndyke in The Love Bug. To many, he’s the epitome of post-war British comedy.
But at times his life was more tragedy than comedy. A distinguished RAF pilot in the Second World War, his first marriage was to end in horrific tragedy and his next romance ended with his lover marrying the founder of the American Nazi Party. He did find love and security in his second marriage, but drama still played its part in his life – from the uncovering of an earthshattering family secret to the fight for an autism diagnosis for his son, up against the titans of the British medical establishment.
Tomlinson may have died over twenty years ago, but his star continues to shine. In Disney’s British Gentleman, Nathan Morley reveals the remarkable story of one of Disney’s most beloved icons for the very first time.
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Shark Infested Waters: Tales Of An Actors’ Agent
Michael Whitehall contrasts the glamorous image of theatrical life with the mundane realities of the business, while passing on some startling trade secrets along the way.
A laconic raconteur of refreshingly unstar-struck theatrical anecdotes, Whitehall deftly sketches the social comedy of his eccentric background: growing up in suburban London in the 1950s, his schooldays at Ampleforth and his subsequent adventures as a prep schoolmaster – worthy of Evelyn Waugh himself – before becoming an actors’ agent.
Shark-Infested Waters is a charming, funny and piquant view of a world that continues to fascinate.
Praise for Shark Infested Waters:
“The funniest show-business memoir I’ve read since David Niven’s The Moon’s a Balloon.” – Nigel Havers
“One of the year’s funniest memoirs.” – Daily Express
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Emma Mackey: The Biography Of A Modern Icon (Biography Of Your Favorite Barbie Actors and Actresses Book 6)
“Delve into the captivating life and journey of Emma Mackey, the enigmatic actress who has captured hearts worldwide. In ‘Emma Mackey: The Biography Of A Modern Icon,’ discover the untold story of her rise from an aspiring actress to an international sensation, tracing her steps through the challenges, triumphs, and transformational moments that shaped her into the remarkable figure she is today. Uncover the behind-the-scenes anecdotes, personal struggles, and artistic inspirations that have contributed to Mackey’s meteoric rise, making her not just a screen star, but a symbol of empowerment and change for a new generation.”
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The British Sign Language : The Origin Of British Sign Language
The origins of BSL can be traced back to early sign languages used by deaf individuals in Britain. These early sign languages were likely influenced by local gestures and signs used in communities, as well as the manual communication methods employed in educational institutions for the deaf. In the 18th century, a breakthrough occurred when a man named Thomas Braidwood opened a school for the deaf in Edinburgh, Scotland. His teaching methods included a combination of manual alphabets and signs, which likely contributed to the development of a more standardized sign language system.
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Once Upon A Tyne: The hilarious and heart-warming Sunday Times bestseller
Complete with Christmassy gold cover, this is the perfect uplifting gift for Ant and Dec fans. (P.S. it’s a little known fact that you can give gifts to yourself, too. Go on, treat yourself!)
Told through the lens of every TV show Ant and Dec have made, this is the riotously funny journey of two ordinary lads from Newcastle who have gone on to achieve extraordinary things.
From their modest beginnings in Byker Grove through to their “unique” time as pop stars and an award-laden TV career, Ant and Dec are surely the most loveable double act on our small screens. With more laugh out loud moments than you can count, ONCE UPON A TYNE includes behind-the-scenes stories about their first scriptwriter (an unknown comedian called David Walliams), Saturday night fun and games with countless Hollywood A-listers, and celebrities they torture – sorry, work with – every year in the jungle.
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Gordon Ramsay: The True Story Of Gordon Ramsay And His Wife Tana Ramsay Welcoming Their Sixth Child Together || Biography, Early Life, Career As Chef, Five (5) Children And Net…
Have you ever wondered about the extraordinary journey of Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana Ramsay welcoming their sixth child together?
Dive into the compelling pages of this book, unveiling the true story behind the celebrated chef’s family expansion. Explore the moments of joy, challenges, and the Ramsay family’s journey to completeness.
Discover the intimate details of their remarkable life.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the heartfelt narrative of love, resilience, and the joy of a growing family?
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Hurry up Nurse: Memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s
The nursing profession called to her from a young age. But to make it in this business, she’ll have to grow up fast.Leicester, 1977. Dawn Brookes was excited to trade in her job for a career. While her family worried the hard-partying girl was too immature to take it seriously, the teen eagerly launched into her training as a nurse. But nothing prepared her for the stressful chaos of working in high-stakes hospital wards.
As sickness, death, and struggle became part of her daily routine, the inexperienced woman labored to keep it all together. And each day turned into a challenge to push forward with the relentless admissions of those in need of care.
In this raw and frequently hilarious account of nursing in the 1970s, Dawn Brookes gives a brilliant insight into a beautiful and poignant world. And from changing bedpans to taking orders from razor-sharp sisters who dominated her work, she pulls back the curtain on the sweetest and ugliest sides of this often overlooked role.
Hurry Up Nurse is a touching and humorous memoir. If you like honest accounts, zany situations, and seemingly insurmountable odds, then you’ll love Dawn Brookes’s compassionate memoir.
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Devil Dogs: A New History of the Second World War from the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of SBS Saul David
A Times History Book of the Year 2022
From Sunday Times bestselling historian Saul David, the dramatic tale of the first American troops to take the fight to the enemy in the Second World War, and also the last.
The ‘Devil Dogs’ of K Company, 3/5 Marines, were part of the legendary first Marine Division. They landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in 1942 – the first US ground offensive of the war – and were present when Okinawa, Japan’s most southerly prefecture, finally fell to American troops after a bitter struggle in June 1945. In between they fought in the ‘Green Hell’ of Cape Gloucester on the island of New Britain, and across the coral wasteland of Peleliu in the Palau Islands, a campaign described by one K Company veteran as ‘thirty days of the meanest, around-the-clock slaughter that desperate men can inflict on each other.’
Ordinary men from very different backgrounds, and drawn from cities, towns, and settlements across America, the Devil Dogs were asked to do something extraordinary: take on the victorious Imperial Japanese Army, composed of some of the most effective soldiers in world history – and defeat it. This is the story of how they did just that and, in the process, forged bonds of brotherhood that still survive today.
Remarkably, the company contained an unusually high number of talented writers, whose first-hand accounts and memoirs provide the colour, emotion, and context for this extraordinary story. In Devil Dogs, award-winning historian Saul David sets the searing experience of K Company into the broader context of the brutal war in the Pacific and does for the U.S. Marines what Band of Brothers did for the 101st Airborne.
Gripping, intimate, authoritative and far-reaching, this is a unique and incredibly personal narrative of war.
Saul David’s previous book SBS -Silent Warriors was in the Sunday Times Bestseller Chart in the 35th and 36th week of 2021.
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Behind the Sequins: My Life
Leave it all on the floor…
Queen of Latin Ballroom, Shirley Ballas has a spectacular dance career spanning over 40 years – she has Cha-Cha’d her way across the world’s dance floors to become a multi-award-winning ballroom champion and one of the most renowned dancers in the world. In 1996, Shirley retired from competitive dancing to become a highly-acclaimed coach and now holds the enviable position of Head Judge on BBC One’s prime time show Strictly Come Dancing.
In Behind the Sequins, she leads us through her dramatic and determined life, from growing up in a rough estate on the Wirral and leaving home at 14 years old, to conquering the high-octane world of ballroom and coping with betrayal, bullying, two broken marriages and a personal tragedy that left Shirley and her family devastated.
Speaking from the heart, Shirley leaves her dancing shoes at the door to tell you the story of a fiery, strong-willed grafter who could make the brat pack blush.
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Royal Family Royal Scandal: How Scandal Threatens a Thousand Years of British Sovereignty
Can Charles III survive as king? Will Prince William ever be crowned monarch? With modern-day cancel culture, and a growing disenchantment brewing especially amongst younger people in the UK, there are ominous undercurrents evident on all platforms of social media that point to something akin to a social revolution, and it is happening now.
Journalist Roland Gough’s research shows that now King Charles III has ascended the throne, the British Royal Family are under threat as never before. Without the huge support and respect that Queen Elizabeth enjoyed as monarch, Charles will have a daunting task keeping public opinion favourable to himself and his extended family. Various scandals, most notably that of Prince Andrew having to make a large financial settlement to stave off Virginia Giuffre’s lawsuit in the USA have brought about a sea-change in the way many people perceive the House of Windsor.
Whatever your views on the Royal Family of Great Britain, this is a must-read book with many insights into how royalty behaves and is perceived in the new cultural landscape dominated by social media.Read more
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Alive Today: How Speaking Out Saved My Life and Helped Me Navigate My Mental Health Journey
In Alive Today: How Speaking Out Saved My Life and Helped Me Navigate My Mental Health Journey, author Naushad Qayyum takes readers on a deeply intimate journey through the profound challenges of grief, loss, and mental health struggles while emphasising the transformative power of open dialogue.
The book unfolds with the surreal and tragic events of the author’s wedding day, marked by the sudden collapse and death of his father. As the story evolves, readers witness the author’s emotional rollercoaster, navigating the aftermath of loss, divorce, and a contemplation of suicide, which ultimately leads to a diagnosis of complex PTSD. Through candid reflections, the book sheds light on the societal expectations placed on men, challenging stereotypes and advocating for the importance of mental health conversations.
At its heart, Alive Today is a poignant exploration of resilience, recovery, and the author’s determination to break the silence surrounding men’s mental health. Each chapter delves into different facets of the author’s journey, from the transformative impact of a father’s guidance to the depths of despair and eventual path to healing. The book is not only a personal account, but also a call to action, as the author takes proactive steps to address the lack of mental health support for men, particularly within the Arab and South Asian communities. A follow-up book that examines even more deeply this important topic is currently being planned and will appear in 2024.
With a focus on nature, routine, and holistic well-being, Alive Today offers insights into the ongoing process of recovery and the author’s commitment to raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. Alive Today is much more than a memoir; it is a heartfelt invitation for readers to confront their own struggles, seek help, and foster a community of understanding and empathy.
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Gordon Ramsay’s Book : Gordon Ramsay welcomes the 6th child with woman Tana’ What an amazing birthday present’. The inside Story of his Biography, Family, Early Life, Career And…
The celebrity cook posted a triad of prints from the sanitarium on his vindicated Instagram account Saturday, revealing the brace had eaten a son, Jesse James Ramsay. “ What an amazing birthday present, ” Ramsay, who turned 57 on November 8, wrote in the caption, adding, “Please welcome Jesse James Ramsay, 7 lbs 10 oz whopper!! ” “ One further pack of love to the Ramsay squad, ” he continued, tallying his children with “ 3 boys, 3 girls. CNN has reached out to Ramsay’s representatives for fresh commentary on Ramsay and the woman After being married in 1996, Tana is the mother of two boys, Jack Scott and Oscar, and three daughters, Tilly, Megan, and Holly Anna.
Gordon James Ramsay was born in Johnstone, Scotland, on 8 November 1966, the son of Helen( née Cosgrove), a nanny, and Gordon James Sr., who worked as a swimming pool director, welder, and shopkeeper. He has an aged family, a youngish family, and a youngish family. When he was nine, he moved with his family to England and grew up in the Bishopton area of Stratford-upon-Avon.
He has described his early life as” hopelessly ambulatory” and said his family moved constantly owing to the troubles and failures of his father, who was a sometimes violent alcoholic; Ramsay described him as a”
hard-drinking womaniser”. He worked as a pot washer in an original Indian eatery where his family was a waitress. He’d hoped to become a footballer and was first chosen to play under-14 football at the age of 12, but his early footballing career was marked by injuries.
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American Prince: My Autobiography
He has appeared in over a hundred films. Elvis copied his looks. The Beatles put him on the cover of Sgt. Pepper. Tony Curtis is without question a Hollywood legend and part of its Golden Age. In American Prince he tells the whole story, from his hard-knock childhood growing up in the Bronx to his wild days as a Hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life now as an artist in his eighties. He talks frankly about the people he has known during his long and illustrious career, from the studio owners and directors to his famous friends, such as Jack Lemmon, Cary Grant and James Dean, and the women in his life, including Janet Leigh and Natalie Wood.
Forthright and enthralling, and sparing no detail and no ego, American Prince is the true record of a life lived to the full.
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Ewen and Cat’s Wee Book of Aye or Naw?: 500 quiz questions to test your knowledge on EVERYTHING!
500 quiz questions to test your knowledge on EVERYTHING! Packed full of hilarious behind-the-scenes moments and puzzling brain busters from their award-winning radio show Ewen and Cat at Breakfast. It’s bound to bemuse and amuse in equal measure!Are these statements true? Aye or Naw?
Usain Bolt would beat a cat over 100m.
A jiffy is a real unit of time.
Volkswagen sell more sausages than cars.
All will be revealed.Will Ewen and Cat’s Wee Book of Aye or Naw? change your life? NAW.
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The Insanity of Advertising: Memoirs of a Mad Man
If you have anything to do with advertising or are interested in it, this is a must book to read. There is no other book on the subject so revealing and relevant, not to mention engaging. Veteran ad man Fred Goldberg, gives us an unforgettable glimpse into the chaos, drama, and outright wackiness that fuels one of the most loved and hated industries. While Goldberg shares plenty of behind-the-scenes dirt on what it was like to craft ad campaigns for some of the most well known corporate titans, he also doesn’t spare the mad men who worked alongside him. Outsize personalities, some prone to jaw-dropping displays of ego and antics that are truly hard to believe, but true. There’s a week spent with John Wayne shooting commercials, commercials he didn’t want to be shooting; the untold story behind Steve Jobs and the infamous introductory Apple “1984” Macintosh commercial; what it was like working with Michael Dell as Dell Computers mushroomed from $100M to $30+B; along with insights and anecdotes recounted from dealing with advertising legends like Jay Chiat, Guy Day, Lee Clow and Ed Ney; entrepreneurs like Larry Ellison, Les Crane, Ben Rosen, Don Kingsborough and Joseph E. Levine. Insanity of Advertising: Memoirs of a Mad Man is the real story of mad men in a very mad environment.Read more
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Harry & Meghan: Vol. 2: A New American Royal Family Takes Their Place in History
Finally, Volume 2, the second installment of the “Harry & Meghan” series, is here! Be one of the first to read this #1 New Release and follow-up to Volume 1, also a #1 New Release when it launched in 2021, examining the next phase of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s historical move from the UK to California. This mini-biography is the first to be released since their daughter and American-born royalty Lilibet “Lili” Diana met her gan-gan Queen Elizabeth—and much of it is told in their own words.An incisive, analytical and occasionally satirical view of the racism, press intrusion and betrayal they’ve faced since moving to America, this mini-biography contains fresh new details and up-to-the-minute news on the couple **(Please note page counts before purchasing; these books are short, quick looks at one moment in time).**
More dramatic than a season of The Crown, more gripping than any soap opera and more intriguing than any mystery thriller, the true story of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex rocking the British royal family is like no other book you’ve ever read.
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Johnny Ruffo : The biography of Home and Away’ actor and singer, cause of death and legacy
It is a short interesting Biography of Home and Away Actor and Singer, Cause of Death and LegacyJohnny Ruffo was more than just a celebrity. He was a man who faced the most difficult challenge of his life with courage, optimism, and humor. He was a man who never stopped chasing his dreams and never stopped spreading his joy. He was a man who left an indelible mark on the world with his talent, charisma, and spirit.
Johnny Ruffo: The Biography of Home and Away Actor and Singer, Cause of Death and Legacy is the definitive account of Johnny Ruffo’s extraordinary life, from his childhood in Perth to his meteoric rise to fame and his brave battle with brain cancer. It is a story of passion, perseverance, and resilience, told with honesty and compassion by those who knew him best.In this book, you will discover:
How Johnny Ruffo became a star on The X Factor Australia, impressing the judges and the audience with his singing and dancing skills.
– How Johnny Ruffo landed a role on Home and Away
– How Johnny Ruffo balanced his music and acting careers, releasing hit singles, touring with international artists, and starring in TV shows and movies.
– diagnosis of brain cancer
– lasting legacy in the entertainment industry, the cancer community, and the hearts of his family, friends, and fans.Johnny Ruffo: The Biography of Home and Away Actor and Singer, Cause of Death and Legacy is a tribute to a man who lived a remarkable life and touched the lives of many. It is a book that will remind you to never give up and never stop smiling.
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GORDON RAMSAY: Biography of a Culinary Maverick
Gordon Ramsay, a culinary maverick with a career as sizzling as his signature dishes, emerged as a prominent figure in the culinary world. Born in Scotland in 1966, Ramsay’s journey from aspiring footballer to renowned chef began when he enrolled at North Oxfordshire Technical College to study hotel management.His early career saw him training under culinary luminaries in Europe, honing his skills in classic French cuisine. Ramsay’s breakthrough moment came when he joined Marco Pierre White’s restaurant, Harvey’s, where he absorbed both the artistry and intensity that would later define his own culinary approach.In 1998, Ramsay opened his first solo venture, Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road, quickly earning three Michelin stars. This success marked the inception of his global empire, expanding to restaurants worldwide and culminating in a myriad of Michelin stars.Beyond the kitchen, Ramsay became a household name through television. His unfiltered and passionate persona on shows like “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares” solidified his status as a culinary rockstar. Ramsay’s commitment to perfection, tempered by a fiery temper, adds a unique flavor to his celebrity chef persona.
Despite the tough exterior, Ramsay is also a philanthropist, author, and family man. His journey from a small town in Scotland to the summits of the culinary world illustrates the tenacity of a man whose love for food and uncompromising standards have left an indelible mark on the global gastronomic landscape.Read more
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Wicked Beyond Belief: The True Crime Story Behind the Hit New TV Show
Now a major TV series
‘A masterpiece that reads like a thriller’ Time Out
A gripping and probing account of the biggest criminal manhunt in British history.
It is over 40 years since Peter Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women and attacking 7 more. Still, he remains a killer of almost mythical proportions; his surviving victims, and their families, forever attached to his infamy.
Michael Bilton’s acclaimed account is a powerful indictment of the calamitous investigation that logged over 2 million man-hours of police work – the biggest criminal manhunt in British history. With exclusive access to the detectives involved, the pathologist’s archives and declassified documents, this account reads like the most gripping of thrillers.
Note that it has not been possible to include the same picture content that appeared in the original print version.
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Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: The Horrific True Story Behind Canada’s Ken and Barbie Killers (Real Crime by Real Killers Book 7)
Abduction. Rape. Murder.
Multiple assaults. Three dead teenage girls.
A pair of criminals. But which one was the killer?This graphic account of convicted killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, shows that in some relationships, neither party is the “better half.” Both halves of this Canadian couple add up to one evil story. A story too shocking to believe, but the truth, especially true crime, is all too often stranger and more gruesomely horrific than any mere work of fiction.
Weaving a tale of innocent victims who were terrorized, sexually assaulted, and murdered, this true-crime thriller details the crimes and takes an in-depth look at the perpetrators. Criminal profilers have found when killers work in tandem; often, they are designated as the “leader” and the “follower.” Readers are invited to draw their own conclusions as to which one of the deadly duo was the manipulator and who was being manipulated. Dubbed the “Ken and Barbie Killers” by the media, Paul and Karla’s pink dream house became a place of nightmares.
Get a copy today and discover the shocking confession that causes their world to fall apart like a house of cards and reveals that this “perfect couple” is, in fact, perfectly evil.
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The Insanity of Gambling
The 27-year rollercoaster descent into the world of gambling madness and the eventual search for sobriety.Read more
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Keith Richards: Satisfaction
In celebration of Keith Richards’ 80th birthday, this edition features a new introduction from the author.‘A highly readable portrait of the irresistible millionaire minstrel.’ Independent
‘Highly entertaining . . . Of this latest crop of Stones books, Sandford’s affectionate, warts-and-all portrait of Keith is undoubtedly the best read.’ Charles Spencer, Sunday Telegraph
‘A pungent, air-guitar twanging celebration of one of rock’s true wild men.’ The Times
He’s the shy, half-educated boy from Dartford . . . the ‘elegantly wasted’ junkie who wrote and played the Rolling Stones’ best-known songs . . . the artist formerly known as Wormwood Scrubs’ prisoner 7855 . . . the original Human Riff . . . and, today, the contented family man who continues to be rock’s most indomitable living practitioner.
But who is the real Keith behind the kohl-eyed image? Christopher Sandford’s penetrating and entertaining biography is a hard, fast, sometimes shocking saga of sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll — and of a flawed but wildly creative life.
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Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors. The Sunday Times no 1 bestseller
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER‘Explosive’ The Sun
‘Accounts from insiders who have never spoken before’ The Times
‘Bombshell’ The MirrorThe British Royal Family believed that the dizzy success of the Sussex wedding, watched and celebrated around the world, was the beginning of a new era for the Windsors. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and the Oprah Winfrey interview, the Royal Family’s fate seems persistently threatened.
As Meghan and Harry’s much-trailed Netflix documentary finally airs, the public remains puzzled. Meghan’s success has alternatively won praise, bewildered and outraged. Confused by the Sussexes’ slick publicity, few understand the real Meghan Markle. What lies ahead for Meghan? And what has happened to the family she married into? Can the Windsors restore their reputation?
With extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, Tom Bower, Britain’s leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web of courtroom drama, courtier politics and thwarted childhood dreams to uncover an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.
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A Family of Kings: The descendants of Christian IX of Denmark (Theo Aronson Royal History)
In 1863, Queen Victoria decreed that her son Edward, Prince of Wales, should marry Princess Alexandra, daughter of the obscure and unsophisticated heir to the Danish throne.The beauty, grace and charm of Prince Christian’s daughter had prevailed over the Queen’s intense dislike of the Danish royal house. Even the embarrassingly difficult Bertie was persuaded to agree to the match.
Thus began the fairy-tale saga of a family that handed on its good looks, unaffectedness and democratic manners to almost every royal house of modern Europe. For, in the year that Alexandra became Princess of Wales, her brother Willie was elected King of the Hellenes; her father at last succeeded to the Danish throne; her sister Dagmar was soon to become wife of the future Tsar Alexander III of Russia; and her youngest sister Thyra later married the de jure King of Hanover.
A Family of Kings is the story of the crowned children and grandchildren of Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark, focusing on the half-century before the First World War. It is an intimate, domestic study of a close-knit family, their individual personalities, and the courts to which they came.
Theo Aronson is the author of over twenty works of royal historical biography, published in eleven languages. Among the widely read are Grandmama of Europe, The King in Love, Napoleon and Josephine and a biography of Princess Margaret. In the course of researching and writing these books he has interviewed major and minor members of Britain’s royal family and members of the royal households, as well as various officials, servants, friends and others whose lives are in some way connected with the monarchy.
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The Sea-paddler’s Tale
Set in 1970, “The Sea-paddlers Tale” tells the true story of how, against all the odds and the accepted norms of the canoeing establishment, a young man gave up his job, built an Eskimo kayak and set out to fulfil a personal dream of making the first kayak circumnavigation of mainland Britain.Despite high level boat-handling skills, his early plans exposed a naivety concerning the numerous difficulties that required him to treat every day as an exercise in practical problem solving. Life-threatening battles with the sea were sometimes dwarfed by those on land in finding somewhere to sleep and eat on a minimalist budget.
There were moments of humour bordering the absurd, but more memorably, of extreme adventure and high drama, not least being robbed; spending a night astride a buoy and watching his kayak drift off on the tide. Time and again, when all seemed hopeless, he found people that were prepared to help him so that he was able to continue.
Anyone who has a taste for adventure, laced with grit, determination and resilience will find this a compulsive read.
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