In the shadow of his father Kirks overpowering fame Michael Douglas forged a career for himself & became recognised in his own right as an award-winning actor & producer. But fame has taken its toll on Michaels personal life. His struggles with sexual addiction his treatment for alcoholism & drug dependency & the break-up of his first marriage show another side to Michaels success. In 2010 his troubled past came back to haunt him when Cameron his eldest son was sentenced to five years in prison for drug dealing. Yet despite a rocky road Michael has found happiness later in life. His marriage to Catherine Zeta Jones meant a second shot at fatherhood & gave him strength following a devastating diagnosis of advanced throat cancer at the age of 65. This is the compelling & remarkable story of a Hollywood son who waged a battle against the odds to achieve his fame & fortune & has kept on fighting with every challenge he faces. ...

A number 1 bestseller this definitive biography of Michael Jackson is now completely updated to include the events leading to the untimely death of the star. J. Randy Taraborrelli is the expert on Michael Jackson having known him since they were both teenagers & having interviewed the singer & his family many times. So much has been written about the life & career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. J. Randy Taraborrelli cuts through the tabloid rumours & innuendo the conflicting stories & lurid accusations to reveal the real man. From his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent from his ever-changing personal appearance to his marriages from his addictions to his love for his children we see what motivated one of the greatest performers of all time. Objective & revealing this book combines impeccable research brilliant story-telling & a clear-sighted understanding of the forces that shaped Michael's life & his death. ' The most authoritative book ever written about Michael Jackson'
- Daily Mail". 'A superbly researched investigation'
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On 25th July breaking news revealed that Michael Jackson King of Pop was dead. Fans & the media watched in shock as the story unfolded: doctors had lost the battle to save him after he had collapsed from a heart attack. In a cruel twist of fate he had passed away before he got the chance to make his final curtain call in the form of 50 planned sell-out shows at Londons O2 Arena. From a very young age Michaels exceptional music talent was clear. He stood apart from his four brothers when they performed together as the Jackson 5 & in 1974 he embarked upon what was to become a monumental solo career. A string of chart-busting albums & singles followed with the Thriller album selling 47 million copies worldwide & yielding seven top-ten singles. It is belived that in his lifetime he sold around 750 million records making him one of the most successful entertainers ever. This in-depth & affectionate biography traces the rise of the man from child prodigy to tortured megastar. It is the definitive portrait of a pop legend whose strange & brilliant life will never be forgotten. ...

Original / American English Michael Jordan the Chicago Bulls number 23 is very famous. & he can fly! Maybe he is the best basketball player of all time. But where did he come from? How did he start in basketball? Read about his life & about his love of basketball. ...

This is an irresistible Christmas gift collection from the Master Storyteller. This is a collection of Michaels existing Christmas books (The Best Christmas Present in the World" " On Angel Wings" & " The Best of Times") with a new story " The Goose is Getting Fat". Curl up by the fireside & let Michael Morpurgo envelop you in stories of faraway lands & unexpected adventures. " The Best Christmas Present in the World"
- A mysterious letter in a secret drawer brings one night in the Great War vividly to life. Writing home from the front a soldier has an incredible story to tell. " On Angel Wings"
- A singing of wings a glorious light & a sudden beacon of brightness? It can only mean
- can it really?
- a visit from the Angel Gabriel himself..." The Best of Times"
- When the Prince & Princess marry joy rings out across the l&. But all too soon it fades away & a shadow hangs over the royal palace. As Christmas approaches Prince Frederico must find a way to warm his new brides aching heart. " The Goose is Getting Fat"
- A NEW STORY! Gertrude the goose is getting bigger by the day & Charlie is proud to look after her. But as Christmas approaches the thought of the grizzly fate awaiting her fills him with sadness. Can he save Gertrude from the Christmas dinner table?"





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When Michael Palin was researching for his novel HEMINGWAYS CHAIR his interest was stimulated by Hemingways appetite for travel & Papas evocations of the places he knew. Hemingway remains a compelling figure & Palins goal was to revisit Hemingways world. This book

Includes:: the American West (wide lawns & narrow minds) Idaho Michigan (fly fishing hunting) Europe in the First World (where Hemingway was wounded serving in the Ambulance Brigade) Cuba (where Hemingway wrote FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS) Paris in the Roaring Twenties & Spain during the Spanish Civil War Sun Valley & Key West
- where the Hemingway lookalike competition is an annual event.


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This is a heartbreakingly honest account of a fathers grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Childrens Laureates. Very occasionally the term non-fiction has to stretch itself to accommodate a book that fits into no category at all. Michael Rosens Sad Book" is such a book. It chronicles Michaels grief at the death of his son Eddie from meningitis at the age of 19. A moving combination of sincerity & simplicity it acknowledges that sadness is not always avoidable or reasonable & perfects the art of making complicated feelings plain. It wasnt made like any other book either; Michael Rosen said of the text I wrote it at a moment of extreme feeling & it went straight down onto the page... Quentin didnt illustrate it he realized it. He turned the text into a book & as a result showed me back to myself. No writer could ask & get more than that. & Quentin Blake says that the picture of Michael being sad but trying to look happy is the most difficult drawing hes ever done...a moving experience. Michael Rosens " Sad Book" which has sold over 125 000 copies in hardback won the Exceptional Book category at the English 4-11 Book Awards for the Best Books the Smarties Book Prize 6-8 Category Bronze Award & was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal." ...

From Agard to Zephaniah the very best of children's poetry from the very best of children's poets appears in this wonderful & exciting anthology edited by Michael Rosen the Children's Laureate. Coinciding with his laureateship & a very welcome public promotion of the need for children's poetry in our education system this future classic for Puffin will delight readers young & old & make the perfect gift. ...

Are you pink & green? Are you totally obscene? Can you pick your nose? With your stubby little toes? Let your imagination run riot & laughter fill your belly as you explore traditional poems rhymes with a twist & subversive playground favourites in this playful treasure chest of verse. ...

Michael Schumacher is the outstanding Formula One driver of his generation & statistically the greatest ever. Gifted with a rare blend of superior ability & nerve that defines a champion for 15 seasons he has left rivals trailing in his wake winning an unprecedented seven world drivers championships. But he is a controversial figure feared for his ruthless tactics despised for using extreme methods in pursuit of his goals. THE EDGE OF GREATNESS examines Schumachers entire career: from his first Grand Prix with Jordan to his Benetton world championships & his attempt to win back Ferraris crown. It tells the story behind Schumachers record five consecutive world titles uncovers the secrets of how he has stayed at the top for so long & examines the impact of his domination on the sport. Frank honest adroit & in-depth
- James Allen reveals the anatomy of a champion.
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