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Over a long life, I've learnt a lot and had the opportunity to reflect. I've seen a new generation grow up, among them my own grandchildren, facing the world with all its challenges and problems. I hope they'll find Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life helps them to be optimistic - and shows that anyone can blow the bloody doors off.

Join Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell as they bypass pleasantries and promotional banter to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today’s most influential figures. Featuring titans across a spectrum of professions (from Olympic gold medalists to trailblazing Fortune 500 CEOs and everything in between), The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell pulls back the curtain to offer listeners unprecedented access to the minds of the world’s most extraordinary individuals and their distinct paths to success.

Raw, moving and savagely funny, What You Into? is Josh Fox's autobiographical account of his spiral into the Grindr world of casual sex, hook-ups and dating apps following the break-up of his marriage. He documents this journey diary-style, chronicling the often weird, at times dark world of casual sex as he navigates his grief and anger through the consumption of men—only to discover that he too is being consumed by the process.

The iconic actor best known for his role as Jim McDonald in Coronation Street, Charlie Lawson unveils a life as dramatic off-screen as his on-screen roles. In his own words, he recounts his shenanigans at boarding school, his experience of the Troubles in his native Northern Ireland, his time at drama school and his first acting roles–as well many boisterous nights out and a short-lived attempt to run an illicit club night in 1980s East London.

David Roberts was Whitney Houston's bodyguard, the real one. Roberts was hired in 1988 for Houston's UK portion of the Moment of Truth world tour. Accustomed to working for diplomats and Fortune 500 clients, Roberts had reservations about working with a pop star. But Houston's heart of gold won him over from the moment they met at Heathrow airport.

For the first and possibly last time, Josh Gad dives into a wide array of personal topics: the lasting impact of his parents’ divorce; how he struggled with weight and self-image; his first big break; how everyone was sure his most successful ventures (both on the big screen and the stage) would fail; his take on fatherhood, and so much more.

From bass player to lead guitarist, singer and last remaining founding member, Steve Diggle has been the driving force keeping Buzzcocks alive since he first met Pete Shelley in 1976. Together they would ignite the Manchester music scene, kickstart indie and become one of the best loved and most influential punk groups of all time. Following Shelley's untimely death in 2018, Autonomy is Diggle's definitive inside account of their shared musical legacy and complex friendship through the band's rise, fall, and rise again.

In this artful memoir, Grammy Award-winning music producer Charlie Peacock flexes his literary chops and gives listeners the gritty backstage stories they crave: biographical anecdotes, geeky trivia, and how the hits were written and recorded (from jazz to rock and pop). Threaded throughout is Peacock’s unique ancestral and spiritual story—the roots. Like Coltrane, Dylan, and Bono before him, Peacock reveals a Christ-affection while refusing genres too small for his music.

羽生善治とトップ棋士たちの人生譜　25歳で七冠を制した羽生善治。勝敗の数を超えたその強さと人生を、藤井聡太らトップ棋士たちとの闘いを通じて描く。

"Wenn du so ein Buch schreibst, musst du die Wahrheit sagen." (Bob Dylan) Diesem Motto hat sich Dylan in seinen Chronicles verschrieben und erzählt selbst von seinen Anfängen in der Country-Szene in den 1960er Jahren. Der Musiker beschreibt mit Herzblut und Leidenschaft wie er um seine künstlerische Identität kämpfen und seine Familie vor der Öffentlichkeit schützen musste. In atemberaubenden Worten erklärt der Künstler seinen Wechsel von Folk zu Rock und was es heißt die großen Bühnen der Welt zu touren.

Après avoir été tour à tour humoriste et animateur de télévision, c’est aujourd’hui dans l’écriture que Dany Turcotte prend plaisir. D. Turcotte et fils est son premier livre. Il y raconte son enfance à Jonquière, au Saguenay, au sein d’une famille marquée par l’alcoolisme de son père, la faillite de l’entreprise familiale, D. Turcotte et fils, et le divorce de ses parents.

Memorias de Joni Mitchell a través de sus conversaciones con Malka Marom y de la relectura comentada por ambas de las letras de las canciones de Mitchell. Una exploración íntima de la vida y la obra de la cantautora Joni Mitchell -nombre artístico al que atiende (y tras el que se oculta) Roberta Joan Anderson- a través de las letras de sus canciones, de largas y profundas conversaciones sobre su obra musical, su poética y sus creaciones pictóricas. Cuando en 1973 se encomendó a la también cantautora Malka Marom que entrevistara a Joni Mitchell.

A must-listen for movie buffs, The Trouble with Love in the Movies is a painfully honest account of labouring in the fields of film production, of loving and losing, living and learning. Through six movies, across three continents, in clashes on and off the set: It's a romance.

Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, y Denzel Washington, en este libro comprenderás un poco acerca de sus vidas y de su trayectoria como actores, esperamos que logres disfrutar este libro y conocer mucho mas acerca de las vidas de estos 3 grandes actores de Hollywood.

Joni Mitchell’s life, psyche, and evolving legacy are explored here in vivid technicolor—from her childhood in Saskatoon, Canada, to her arrival in Laurel Canyon that turned her into, as Alford puts it, “the bard of heartbreak and longing.” Each period of Mitchell’s life is observed via the artists, friends, family, and lovers she encountered along the way. Presented in the impressionistic vein of Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret, I Dream of Joni explores in fifty-three essays, with the author’s trademark wit and verve, the life of the legendary singer-songwriter.

More than just a recounting of milestones, this book explores Walt Disney’s unmatched creativity, resilience, and his fearless leaps into the unknown. With vivid storytelling and sharp insight, you’ll walk alongside Walt through the successes, the failures, and the imagination that built an empire. Perfect for Disney enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and anyone who’s ever dared to dream, this book delivers timeless lessons on innovation, persistence, and the magic of believing in the impossible.

Julie Andrews—an icon whose voice defined a generation and whose grace continues to inspire millions. Her journey is a tapestry of triumphs and trials, soaring heights and devastating setbacks. In The Sound of Silence: Julie Andrews’ Voice, Loss, and Legacy, we delve into the extraordinary life of a woman who captivated the world with her music, only to lose her defining gift—and discover an entirely new way to shine.

An irresistible inside look at one of the world’s great dance companies, Winter Season is also a sensitive, intimate, and almost painfully honest account of the emotional and intellectual development of a young woman dedicated to one of the most demanding of all the arts.

"В каждой личности есть тьма", – говорит автор книги Кристофер Лоуренс, и великие композиторы и музыканты не исключение. История классической музыки и жизнь знаменитых музыкантов изобилует убийствами, прелюбодеяниями, двоеженством, мошенничеством, богатством, бедностью, обжорством, нервными срывами, странным поведением и ужасным, ужасным туалетным юмором (Моцарт был главным выразителем последнего). Классическая музыка – приятная? Вам только так кажется. Шокирующая музыка документирует всю подноготную великих композиторов, выдавая их самые сокровенные секреты.

The Ritual Madness of Rock & Roll is both an honest look at the life of the touring musician and an extended discussion on the origins and functions of art in human life. The lessons here are indispensable for any young musician who wants to prepare themselves for the reality of living in a van for three weeks, or for the inquiring mind seeking to understand what role that art could play in philosophy.

As we look towards the future of P. Diddy's career and legal battles, there are many questions surrounding whether he will survive in prison or choose to live abroad to escape charges. With his high-profile status and wealth, P. Diddy may have the resources to seek asylum in another country, a common tactic for wealthy individuals facing legal troubles in their home country. However, the impact of fame on legal outcomes cannot be understated, as celebrity status can sometimes work in favor of the accused, but can also lead to harsher scrutiny and punishment.

Taylor Swift, una chica de un pequeño pueblo, un talento increíble y una fuerza descomunal para perseguir sus sueños, se ha convertido en la artista más grande de la década y una de las personas más famosas del mundo. Millones de personas la admiran y la ven como un modelo a seguir: una mujer fuerte y honesta que ha abierto a pulso su camino. Pero ¿cómo ha llegado hasta aquí? ¿Y qué le depara el futuro?

Este produto é um resumo do livro original de mesmo título. A história de um menino comunicativo e de origem humilde que começou como camelô, e se tornou o melhor entre eles, conquistando o título de o maior comunicador do país, dono de um carisma que se mantém inabalável desde que assinou seu primeiro contrato como locutor, em 1954.

Hailed by the New Yorker as "a crucial forebear of generations," award–winning director Joyce Chopra came of age in the 1950s, prior to the dawn of feminism, and long before the #MeToo movement. As a young woman, it seemed impossible that she might one day realize her dream of becoming a film director. In this engaging, candid memoir, award–winning director Joyce Chopra describes how she learned to navigate the deeply embedded sexism of the film industry, helping to pave the way for a generation of women filmmakers who would come after her.

Making it HUGE in Video Games recounts the astonishing journey of an unassuming, middle-of-the-bell-curve young man, rising from mundane beginnings to scale the dizzying heights of artistic distinction and financial success in the worldwide video game industry. This is the story of Chance Thomas, a moderately talented musician who struggled and grew to compose original scores for some of the most well-known entertainment properties in the world.