When ' Never Gonna Give You Up’ propelled Rick Astley into the pop stratosphere, it changed his life forever. Nothing could have prepared the young, unassuming boy from Lancashire for what was in store for him. This is Rick's story – in his own words. At just nineteen, Rick agreed to sign with legendary music producer Pete Waterman – under the wings of music powerhouse Stock Aitken Waterman. Unpredictable, outlandish adventures followed, giving him a peek into the mechanics of the music industry – all of which would eventually take Rick from the shadows of local bands to international stardom. From platinum-selling albums to worldwide tours, the world was at Rick’s feet. & then, suddenly, at what seemed like the height of fame, it wasn’t. At twenty-seven, Rick retired himself from the industry that had brought him much success & financial stability. Behind the hits & the glitz & glamour was a young man coming to terms with his new-found fame, the realities of life in the pop-m... ...

Details: From precocious childhood to unstable middle age, Michael Jackson was a universally recognised icon, a true
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The stunningly original & brilliant first novel from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman. Now a six part radio dramatisation on BBC Radio 4 & BBC Radio 4 Extra.

Under the streets of London theres a world most people could never even dream of. A city of monsters & saints, murderers & angels, & pale girls in black velvet. Richard Mayhew is a young businessman who is about to find out more than he bargained for about this other London. A single act of kindness catapults him out of his safe & predictable life & into a world that is at once eerily familiar & yet utterly bizarre. Theres a girl named Door, an Angel called Islington, an Earl who holds Court on the carriage of a Tube train, a Beast in a labyrinth, & dangers & delights beyond imagining... & Richard, who only wants to go home, is to find a strange destiny waiting for him below the streets of his native city.

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In 1465, the Nevills must have thought they'd reached the pinnacle of power & influence in Engl&. They had already lost a great deal for the Yorkist cause. Within six years, as the Wars of the Roses turned into one of the bloodiest periods of English history, they'd lose even more for the Lancastrians. ...

Squirrel skulduggery is afoot when Mr Toad calls in the builders to renovate his home. Why do the squirrels look so strange? Teejay, Mo, & Ratty are suspicious & follow the squirrels to Wildwood Industrious HQ where the Chief Weasel has hatched a dastardly plan. Can the children outwit the villains & ensure Mr Toad & his property stay safe? ...

From her debut Meeting Midnight through to her newest poems, Carol Ann Duffy's writing for younger readers has always bubbled with wit & humour, intelligence & affection, & introduced us to many strange & wonderful characters. This edition of her poems brings together work from her four award-winning collections for children. ...

A lavishly illustrated tour d'horizon. Powell's book demonstrates that architects are buzzing with ideas. This book engagingly describes & illustrates over 100 outstanding projects, both large & small, from around Britain
- none completed earlier than 2001, & some still under construction or planned.
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What is the difference between a good picture & a great one? This title explains the art of composing images of enduring beauty. It shows readers how to make the most of digital technology, whether by choosing the right color space, understanding sensor size, or removing distracting elements in post-processing. ...

Atkins remains the world's most famous diet, & for good reason: the Atkins high-protein, low-carb plan has helped millions of people around the world lose weight & keep it off. This title
Includes:: tips & advice for keeping on track with your diet; &, budget-friendly meal plans & recipes for the whole family.
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The Illuminati is a secret organization comprised of several of the world's most powerful heroes: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme; Black Bolt, king of the Inhumans, Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men & mutant-rights activist; Reed Richards, founding member of the Fantastic Four; Namor the Sub-Mariner, king of Atlantis; & Iron Man (Tony Stark), founding member of the Avengers. These six men have worked together to mold & shape the status of the superhuman world & the world around it. How & what they have done together has remained a mystery...until now! Writers Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man) & Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel) have joined together with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to reveal this untold story of the Marvel Universe & how the Illuminati's actions affect today! Collects New Avengers: Illuminati 1-5. This book has 128 pages & is 26 x 17.1 x 0.7 cms ...