Kate, as the whole world knows her, is living the dream of every little girl by winning the heart of a prince and becoming a Princess. But what is the reality behind our favourite fairy tale? In this compelling biography, bestselling author Sean Smith retraces the steps of Kate's journey from a rural childhood in Berkshire to her unhappy time as a victim of school bullies and to her transformation from a plain, gangly girl into a royal beauty. He reveals the true story of how she and William fell in love and what actually happened when their relationship hit the rocks.
He also examines her emergence as a fashion icon and her relationship with her sister, Pippa Middleton. Bringing the story right up to date he reveals the ups and downs of her first royal year including her American triumph, Christmas at Sandringham and her future as a Queen in waiting. This is the most revealing and unmissable account of Kate's life to date.
Celebrity couple Katie Price and Peter Andre have separated after three-and-a half years of marriage and the tabloid cat-fight has been escalating towards what will unquestionably be the most high-profile divorce of the decade. With accusations and underhand comments trading camps on a daily basis, and Katie's on-off relationship with cage fighter Alex Reid, Peter has broken his silence on their split and things have turned nasty. With a truly fairy tale wedding at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, complete with pink Cinderella style horse drawn carriage, the couple went on to have two children, Junior and Princess.
Doddy - as he is affectionately known - has had books written about him before by people who have never met this legendary and yet very private comedian. Now, for the first time, the Squire of Knotty Ash gives a rare insight into his life of laughter talking about how tickled he has been on and off stage and who and what inspires him. A must souvenir for any fan of this comic genius who lights up all of our lives.
To mark the 20th anniversary of Kenneth Williams' death, a beautiful coffee table book celebrating his life, including never-before-seen photographs, sketches and personal testimony from Williams' closest friends, for the very first time. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary comic actor and broadcaster Kenneth Williams. Among the actor's bequests, in a will which itself was controversial enough to require re-examination, was a large cache of private papers and memorabilia inherited by his godson, Robert Chiddell, and subsequently acquired by the broadcaster and Williams fanatic, Wesley Butters.
On 16 January 2008, Kevin Keegan announced his remarkable decision to once more become manager of Newcastle F.C. - it was, without doubt, the news story of the season. Now, less than a year later, Keegan again dominates the back pages.
The doyenne of women reporters, she has been a star writer for the "Daily Mail" for over three decades and regularly appears as a witty and forthright contributor to numerous television and radio programs (including "Question Time" and "Any Questions"). She has reported from over seventy countries, sauntering confidently through wars and civil disorders (clad in full makeup and false eyelashes), bringing back reports which have won her numerous awards. But Leslie's life is every bit as remarkable as her career.
When Alan left school at fifteen little was expected of him. An 'O' level in art is not the most obvious passport to success, but in the ancient greenhouses of the local nursery Mrs T's little lad found his spiritual home, learning his trade and the strange ways of human nature. But the comfort and familiarity of his home in the Yorkshire Dales would soon be left behind as he journeyed south to college and then to Kew Gardens where he encountered rare plants collected by Captain Cook and a varied assortment of eccentrics in the world's most famous garden.
Kylie first made it big in the late 1980s as Charlene in the Australian soap "Neighbours". Moving to England, she made the transition to pop sensation when she worked with producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman.When the hits dried up in the 1990s, Kylie was faced with her first major challenge. She had to reinvent herself for a new generation of fans.
When nosey little sister Mary "stumbles" across Laura's diary in her old bedroom in York, it kick-starts a series of events that would change people's lives forever. Winding its way onto national radio, embarrassing secrets that should have remained hidden forever in the dusty vault of a shoebox were made public - very public - for the first time. True tales of Laura's unrequited love, punishing home regime and tragic fashion decisions all came back to haunt, and what started as a radio prank went on to become a national obsession that captivated the hearts of millions, broke records on the airwaves...and got one girl loads of dates.
Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season, including the gripping climax to the 2007 F1 World Championship, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis.