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Joe’s gripping record of the illicit relationship that dominated his adolescence and dictated the course of his life.

"Pele: The Life and Legacy of a Football Icon" is a comprehensive biography that delves into the incredible life and lasting impact of the legendary Brazilian soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, commonly known as Pele. Written by an esteemed sports writer or historian (author's name not specified), the book captures the essence of Pele's journey from his humble beginnings in the impoverished region of Brazil to becoming one of the greatest football players of all time. The biography provides a vivid account of Pele's early life, showcasing his passion for the game and the struggles he faced in pursuing his dreams. It explores his upbringing in a football-obsessed family, his rise through the ranks of Brazilian football, and his breakthrough onto the international stage at the tender age of 17 during the 1958 FIFA World Cup. As the narrative unfolds, the book offers a detailed exploration of Pele's playing career, highlighting his exceptional skills, agility, and goal-scoring prowess. It delves into his mesmerizing performances in various competitions, including his World Cup triumphs in 1958, 1962, and 1970, where he showcased his unparalleled talent and ability to inspire teammates. Beyond his on-field exploits, the biography delves into the personal life of Pele, exploring the challenges and triumphs he faced both within and outside of football. It delves into his relationships, the impact of his celebrity status, and the social and political context of Brazil during his era. The book also delves into Pele's off-field endeavors, including his philanthropic work and his role as a global ambassador for the sport. "Pele: The Life and Legacy of a Football Icon" not only celebrates Pele's remarkable achievements but also examines his lasting legacy in the world of football and his influence on subsequent generations of players. It offers insightful anecdotes, interviews, and perspectives from those who witnessed his career, adding depth to the narrative and providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of the man behind the myth. Overall, this biography serves as a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Pele's life, offering readers a captivating journey through the triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacy of one of football's true icons.

Are you a true Harry Styles fan? Have you picked up lots of little-known facts about Harry over the years? Then the time has now come to put your knowledge to the test with this interesting and enjoyable quiz about one of the most successful and popular musicians of all time.Brand new in June 2023, this Harry Styles quiz book contains one hundred and one fun, informative and entertaining questions - all with multiple choice answers. It covers the early days with 1D right up to date with his hugely successful solo career. Some of the questions are quite easy, some are more challenging, and they are all designed to test your knowledge of Harry's incredible career - and teach you a new fact or two!This quiz book is packed with information and will really test your knowledge of the legendary incredibly multi-talented global superstar.Harry is one of the most successful musicians of all time, so let's find out - Harry Styles- How much do you know?This is a must-have for all true Harry Styles, wherever you live in the world, so download it now.

Here, in one volume, are the stories that transformed Sherlock Holmes into a household name: the fateful first meeting of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in A Study in Scarlet, the mysterious treasure of The Sign of the Four, the formidable Irene Adler of A Scandal in Bohemia--and many more! This collection also includes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.

A memoir of love, adventure and finding your own path.

From country to pop to alternative, Taylor Swift has been a musical goddess for over a decade. She has sold over 200 million records, won 12 Grammy Awards, and influenced millions of fans with her songs, style, and activism.But who is the woman behind the music?How did she become one of the most successful and respected artists of all time?What are the stories and secrets behind her albums and songs?This biography book reveals all you need to know about Taylor Swift, the pop visionary who has shaped the music industry and culture with her artistry, versatility, reinventions, and influence.

A collection of writings by the author of the 2022 Booker Prize-longlisted Treacle Walker

A mix of memories, music, and inspiration from Wilco front man and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Tweedy.

Meet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News. Until recently, they formed the most powerful media and political force in America. Now in the lead up to the 2024 US election their empire is cracking up and crashing down. In his bestselling trilogy on the chaotic Trump presidency - Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide - the journalist Michael Wolff led readers deep into the twisted corridors of the White House. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the Murdoch family and key players, he plunges us behind the scenes of another empire of influence, and the result is astonishing and unforgettable. Here is Rupert Murdoch, the ninety-two-year-old billionaire - concerned about his legacy, but more concerned about profits. Here are his contentious children, jockeying to take over when the old man is gone. Here is star anchor Tucker Carlson considering a run for the presidency while his bosses have other plans for him. Sean Hannity, the richest man in television, has his own plans: to put Trump back in office. While presenter Laura Ingraham is just trying to survive in a man's world. As the fallout from the 2020 election and the Dominion lawsuit pummels the reputation of the network, the battling Murdoch heirs position themselves for the final act in this riveting drama. The Fall takes readers inside the ruthless battle to become Rupert Murdoch’s successor and reveals a family implosion that will almost certainly lead to the fall of Fox. “Michael Wolff’s books were my foundation and port of entry for working on Succession.” Jeremy Strong.

The remarkable story of the powerful visionary episodes Stephen Harrod Buhner experienced over half a century ago. The demands that were made for his reformulation of the self, and his subsequent training with the plants of the high Rocky Mountains into their uses as medicines and ecological modulators for planetary health. And as well, his meeting and training with some of the most innovative teachers of the latter half of the twentieth century. This is the most extensive description of visionary experience since that of Black Elk's in Black Elk Speaks and Manual Cordova Rios's in Wizard of the Upper Amazon.

Shankly, My Dad and Me is the fascinating story of Gordon Milne, one of Bill Shankly's first and most important Anfield signings, who played a key part in transforming Liverpool into a footballing dynasty. This candid account spans six decades of an incredible journey through the game and Gordon's encounters along the way.

New edition of one of the most celebrated books on the Troubles.

A brand-new paperback edition with a new introduction, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this fan-favourite book.

In 2006, Daniel Gibbs, author of A Tattoo on my Brain: A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease (soon to be a documentary produced by MTV.Paramount+), first noticed symptoms which he now knows to have been early signs of his Alzheimer's Disease. Daniel still writes every day, something he credits with keeping his mind sharper and his demons at bay. This book is a personal collection of essays written over the past two years that describe his own personal experiences, first treating patients with Alzheimer's, and now living with the disease himself. The book presents an up-to-date discussion of recent advances and setbacks in Alzheimer's research. Humane and hopeful, this book offers evidence-based information on how it may be possible even now to slow progression of the disease.

"What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work--the tortuous paths and artistic decisions--that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, [and] breakthroughs--on to one triumphant finish after another"--

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—SpinFat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph Cartagena, a kid who came of age in the South Bronx during its darkest years of drugs, violence, and abandonment, and how he navigated that traumatizing landscape until he found—through art, friendship, luck, and will—a rocky path to a different life.Joe is born into a sprawling Puerto Rican and Cuban family in the projects of the South Bronx. From infancy his life is threatened by violence, and by the time he starts middle school, he is faced with the grim choice that defined a generation: to become predator or prey. Soon Joe and his crew dominate the streets, but he finds his true love among the park jams where the Bronx’s wild energy takes musical form. His identity splits in two: a hustler roaming record stores, looking for beats; and a budding rapper whose violent rep rings in the streets. As Joe’s day-to-day life becomes more fraught with betrayal, addiction, and death, until he himself is shot and almost killed, he gravitates toward the music that gives him both a voice to tell the stories of his young life and the tools he needs to create a new one. The challenges never stop—but neither does Joe.This memoir, written in Joe’s own intensely compelling voice, moves with the momentum of pulp fiction, but underneath the tragicomedy and riveting tales of the streets and the industry is a thought-provoking story about a generation of survivors raised in warlike conditions—the life-and-death choices they had to make, the friends they lost and mourned, and the glittering lives they created from the ruins.

Since its establishment in 1952, the House of Chloé is renowned for its bohemian, whimsical style, high-quality fabrics and soft, lightweight designs.At the forefront of prêt-a-porter, founder Gaby Aghion created a ready-to-wear concept celebrating free-spirited femininity and elegance that revolutionized the fashion industry and that holds firm today.Boasting an almost cult-like following for its beautiful bags, and adored by celebrities and fashionistas the world over, the luxury Parisian fashion brand has produced some of the most iconic items ever made - the padlocked Paddington bag, Suzannah boots and pixie-style flats to name but a few.With a history of superstar designers including Stella MacCartney, Phoebe Philo and Clare Waight Keller, Lagerfeld-era vintage Chloé pieces more popular than ever, and an exciting new direction under Gabriela Hearst, everyone wants to be a #ChloeGirl.

'Reads like a thriller... These stories are amazing.'-Michael Lewis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Big Short'A master-class in the tactics and countertactics of financial cyberwarfare, laid out in a tense, exciting technothriller.'-Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother'An absorbing narrative than unfolds like a mystery'-New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) 'Immensely readable... a romp through some of the most infamous dark web takedowns in recent memory.'-Washington PostDirty cops, trafficking rings, globe-spanning, nail-biting undercover detective work and the biggest takedown of the online narcotics market in the history of the internet. This is the story of how a single innovation has fuelled the world's criminal financial markets, and unleashed a cat-and mouse game like no other.Over the last decade, crime lords inhabiting lawless corners of the internet have operated more freely-whether in drug dealing, money laundering, or human trafficking-than their old school counterparts could have ever dreamed of. By transacting in currencies with anonymous ledgers, overseen by no government and beholden no bankers, they have robbed law enforcement of the primary method of cracking down on illicit finance: following the money.But what if this dark economy held a secret, fatal flaw? What if their currency wasn't so cryptic after all? Could an investigator using the right mixture of technical wizardry, financial forensics, and old-fashioned persistence uncover an entire criminal underworld?Lords of Crypto Crime is the gripping, insider story of how a brilliant group of investigators took down the biggest kingpins of the dark web.

Legendary ballet dancer and entertainer Wayne Sleep looks back on the extraordinary times he's lived through, always at the centre of the glitz and glamour of celebrity life, yet always too an outsider.