New Releases by Chas Newkey-Burden

Prince William - 'Her boundless curiosity, compassion and pioneering spirit transformed our understanding of the natural world.' Chris Packham - 'We have lost one of the greatest and most necessary voices for life on Earth.' Barak Obama - 'Jane Goodall had a remarkable ability to inspire us to connect with the natural wonders of our world.' A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Dame Jane Goodall's life. Jane Goodall is a national treasure, known as a pioneering English primatologist whose research transformed the understanding of chimpanzees and animal behaviour. She is one of the most influential scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. This book draws on the key aspects of Jane Goodall's life, and shows how much there is to learn from her wise way of seeing the world. Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, her charming personality jumps off every page. This is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the world around us. Running chronologically, this book begins with her early days, her first encounters with her beloved chimpanzees, to eventually becoming the most esteemed primatologist on the planet.

Issue d’une famille catholique dévouée et pratiquante, Taylor Alison Swift a rapidement démontré un talent hors de l’ordinaire – ainsi que la force et la détermination nécessaires pour réaliser son rêve. C’est ainsi que, moins de vingt ans après ses débuts en musique country, la chanteuse est passée du statut de jeune starlette américaine à celui de mégastar mondiale. Mais comment y est-elle arrivée ? Et comment parvient-elle à gérer sa prodigieuse célébrité ? Cette biographie, qui fait autorité parmi les nombreux écrits sur la richissime vedette, explore l’évolution artistique de Taylor et son statut de femme d’affaires audacieuse. Aujourd’hui, son passage dans une ville en affecte l’économie. Ses opinions politiques jouent un rôle déterminant dans les élections aux États-Unis et ailleurs. Sa seule présence à un événement d’envergure monopolise l’attention médiatique et alimente les discussions des innombrables fans qu’elle a subjugués par sa prestance et sa musique. De ses débuts modestes en Pennsylvanie jusqu’aux défis qu’elle a relevés sur le chemin du succès, en passant par ses relations avec Harry Styles, Joe Alwyn, Travis Kelce, et par sa lucrative tournée Eras Tour, voici le récit incontournable du parcours d’une idole, l’une des plus remarquables de notre siècle.

Biograaf Chas Newkey-Burden vertelt in Taylor Swift: Het hele verhaal alles wat elke Swiftie moet weten over de superster die de wereld verovert. Taylor Swift groeide van the girl next door uit tot America’s sweetheart en vervolgens tot wereldwijde megaster. Hoe lukte haar dat? En hoe gaat ze om met alle roem? Taylor Swift: Het hele verhaal vertelt hoe Taylor Swift haar eigen muzikale wereld schiep die haar wereldwijd miljoenen fans opleverde. Lees over haar vroege jeugd in Pennsylvania en de uitdagingen waarmee ze op haar weg naar succes werd geconfronteerd. Van haar relaties met Jake Gyllenhaal, Harry Styles, Joe Alwyn en Travis Kelce tot haar recordbrekende Eras Tour en haar benoeming tot TIME Person of the Year 2023: dit is het onmisbare verslag van Taylors reis naar wereldheerschappij. 'Volgens Time Magazine is 2023 het jaar dat Taylor Swift haar vak perfectioneerde. Niet alleen met haar muziek, maar ook in haar positie als ‘meesterverteller van de moderne tijd’. Time koos naar eigen zeggen voor iemand ‘die een bron van licht is’, in plaats van iemand die kwaad bloed zet bij grote groepen mensen.' Het Parool

Från Nashville till Eras Tour! Hela berättelsen om Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift har gått från att vara "America's Sweetheart" till global megastjärna. Hon är en småstadstjej med en talang utöver det vanliga, beslutsamhet och styrka att förvekliga sin dröm. Men hur såg vägen ut till där hon är idag? Och hur har hon hanterat sin fenomenstatus? I den här biografin får vi ta del av alla fascinerande detaljer – från uppväxten i Pennsylvania till livet på de största scenerna, och de utmaningar hon mött längs vägen. Vi får följa hennes musikaliska utveckling och resa till att bli en av vår tids mest inflytelserika artister, samt hennes alltid lika omtalade kärleksliv och den pågående världsturnén som slår alla rekord. *** Chas Newkey-Burden är journalist och författare till över 20 böcker, varav flera initierade biografier om vår tids största artister.

Correr: más barato que la terapia es una celebración del pasatiempo-ejercicio-actividad que siempre te hace sentir mejor. Aborda cada aspecto de la vida de los corredores consumados y de los principiantes, de todas las cosas ocultas y aquellas que los corredores amamos/odiamos de “patear el concreto”. No podrían faltar los datos curiosos, los maratones más raros y más maravillosos alrededor del mundo, los consejos fáciles de llevar a cabo y los testimonios de diversos corredores y de cómo salir a mover las piernas les cambió la vida. Este brillante libro será apreciado por los corredores, los triatletas y los aficionados que saben de la alegría que da aguantar un poco más cada vez. Pero también aquellos que ahora mismo no corren ni un metro: te vas a convencer de ponerte los tenis y comenzar a intentarlo.

A witty and expertly compiled compendium of running wisdom and humour. From a short jog that lifts your mood to the closing stages of a marathon when you feel physically exhausted but emotionally invincible all at once, running delivers every time. Running: Cheaper Than Therapy is a celebration of the pastime that always makes you feel better, covering every aspect of running life from jogging etiquette and the things we both love and hate about it, through to the weirdest and most wonderful marathons around the world. Also included are the funniest spectator signs ever, cool advice that could improve your PB and brilliantly insightful running philosophies. Complete with guest contributions from Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt, political strategist Alastair Campbell, Olympian Liz Yelling and comedian David Baddiel, this brilliantly knowing compendium will be appreciated by joggers, triathletes and runners who know the joy of putting on a pair of trainers and getting out there.

Vuosikymmenen suosituimman brittilaulajattaren koko elämäntarina vaatimattomasta lapsuudesta aina tämän päivän megamenestykseen. Nelivuotiaasta asti laulanut tyttö alkoi kirjoittaa omia laulujaan jo teini-ikäisenä. Hänen ystävänsä ladat-tua Adelen lauluja internetin MySpace-sivustolle, levy-yhtiöt kiinnostuivat nuoresta lahjakkuudesta. Loppu on popmusiikin historiaa. Sielukkaan soul-laulajan ja lauluntekijän musiikki on valloittanut kuulijat kymmenissä maissa ja tuonut hänelle jotakuinkin kaikki musiikkialan tärkeimmät palkinnot – moneen kertaan. Kirja kertoo miten lontoolaisen yksinhuoltajaäidin tyttärestä kasvoi yksi aikamme suurimmista lavatähdistä. Se kuvaa koskettavasti myös matkan varrelle osuneet aallonpohjat ja terveysongelmat, jotka uhkasivat katkaista lupaavasti alkaneen uran. Chas Newkey-Burden (s. 1973) on englantilainen journalisti ja kirjailija. Hän on julkaissut 29 teosta ja tullut tunnetuksi erityisesti julkisuuden henkilöiden elämäkerroista ja henkilökuvista. Newkey-Burden on kirjoittanut elämäkertateokset mm. sellaisista tähdistä kuin Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Simon Cowell sekä Angelina Jolie ja Brad Pitt.

After years of rumours, Adele’s long-awaited third album 25 was finally announced in late 2015, and with it came claims that she was to single-handedly ‘save the music industry’. Such is the influence of Adele - a young mother from Tottenham with the most powerful voice in the world. Adele’s breathtaking songs have seen her top the charts around the planet, collect millions of admirers and win dozens of top awards. But who is she? Her commendable desire to protect her family and friends from the harsh glare of the media’s spotlight has meant that she has become one of the most private superstars on the planet. Adele: The Biography traces her story from a humble childhood in London through to the phenomenal success of her first two albums, 19 and 21 and the making of her most recent work, 25. Along the way, this unique book uncovers how her troubled private life influenced her heartbreaking tracks and how she gamely overcame a string of obstacles that threatened to derail her career. You will discover the fascinating truth behind all the highs and the lows experienced by this fun, formidable woman, whose songs have become national anthems for the heartbroken. In this fully updated edition of his internationally-bestselling biography, Chas Newkey-Burden reveals the woman behind the music.

Have you ever wondered how Simon Cowell developed the Midas touch? Or how Mo Farah won two Olympic golds? Curious to know how Barack Obama focusses before an election? How Marilyn Monroe always looked so glamorous? Or how Dan Brown pens his latest bestseller? Packed full of entertaining trivia and hilarious anecdotes, Get Lucky chronicles the luck rituals of the great and the good. From sports stars and celebrities to writers, tastemakers and multi-millionaires, this book exposes the unusual habits and superstitions behind their success. Read on and be inspired. You never know, some of their luck might just rub off on you...

Facts and stats, history, lists, quotes, quizzes and much more, to thrill die-hard Gooners The pages of the Arsenal Supporter's Book are filled with a collection of facts and stats, match reports, biographies, histories, as well as fun and games in the shape of quizzes and puzzles, and thought and argument provoking dream teams and lists. All in all, this is the perfect gift for any Gooner. Arsenal Football Club's list of achievements bear comparison with the very best in world soccer. Multiple championships, FA Cup and League Cup wins as well as two European trophies have made the club recognized throughout the world and, under the astute management of Arsene Wenger, millions of fans watch the team because of the beautiful style of soccer that they play. Win or lose, especially in their palatial home of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal is now one of the most watchable teams on the planet.

The full story of Taylor Swift's stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who's taking over the world. A small-town girl with an incredible talent, and the strength to realise her dream, Taylor has grown into an award-winning, chart-topping artist and worldwide star, as well as a strong and stylish woman. But how did she get there? And what lies in store for her in the future? From childhood dreams of a musical future in Pennsylvania, to determined and budding teen musician with a trademark she's stayed faithful to ever since: honest lyrics about real-life events; her fight to be taken seriously in the music industry, through to the rewards of success and the intense pressure of expectation, Taylor Swift: The Whole Story is a full account of Taylor's incredible journey, with everything you need to know about America's Sweetheart. This compelling book is packed full of fascinating details revealing the true Taylor - what drives, motivates and moves her, how she overcame the challenges that loomed on the road to fame and looks at how authentic her wholesome image is, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor Kennedy and who she's really talking about on her tracks. The full portrait of a girl who could so easily have faded into the background - but who blossomed in the spotlight into a grounded, graceful and inspiring young woman.

The full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world

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Em comemoração ao aniversário de uma das artistas mais contundentes e polêmicas da atualidade, a Editora Globo e o canal Multishow de televisão lançam o livro Amy Winehouse: biografia. A cantora e compositora inglesa é uma das poucas unanimidades de público e crítica na história da música. Dia 14 de setembro de 2008, ela completará apenas 25 anos. Apesar da pouca idade, já produziu dois álbuns extremamente sofisticados – Frank e Back to Black. No primeiro, lançado em 2003, a predominância da sonoridade jazzística faz jus ao título em homenagem a Frank Sinatra. Já no segundo, de 2007, o jazz mistura-se ao soul e recebe vários prêmios, entre eles cinco categorias do Grammy. Além de ter fascinado os intelectuais da mídia especializada com seu estilo clássico, Amy vendeu milhões de discos no mundo inteiro e conquistou uma legião de fãs. Apesar da voz impressionante e da musicalidade de altíssimo nível, a qualidade artística da cantora inglesa vem sendo ofuscada por problemas pessoais. Em 2007, escândalos, drogas, depressão e bulimia começaram a prejudicar sua performance nos palcos e despertaram o interesse dos tablóides. Depois de Britney Spears, Paris Hilton e Kate Moss, Amy Winehouse é a nova obsessão da imprensa. Um escândalo por dia, magreza, overdose. E quase esquecem da música de Amy Winehouse, uma arte que nunca foi menos do que fantástica. A biografia escrita pelo jornalista britânico Chas Newkey-Burden nos conta não só dos “pé na jaca” da cantora, mas também da época de anonimato, das influências e das escolas artísticas que a formaram.

The amazing and inspirational story of how The Wanted have risen to stardom, as well as fascinating details about each of the boys and their backgrounds.

The Sunday Times bestselling biography of the fresh-faced, charismatic and talented Justin Bieber, the teen singing sensation who has taken the music world by storm.

Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil's wild romance has gripped the nation. This is the inside story of how the UK's most talented and brilliant singer found herself in the most extraordinary relationship of all time.

In Justin Bieber, Chas Newkey-Burden gets up close and personal with this multi-talented young idol, giving Justin's fans insights into his day-to-day world and the chance to see what really makes him tick. His gorgeous looks, incredible voice and sweet personality are driving 'Biebettes' wild, and his inspirational story is a must-have for his leg

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The enchanting true story of Stephenie Meyer, the Queen of Twilight.

In Simon Cowell Chas Newkey-Burden finds out, interviewing friends and old colleagues, and lifting the lid on the professional and private life of one of Britain's most eligible batchelors.

Michael Jackson: Legend honours the memory of a man who gave so much joy to so many millions around the world.

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Paris Hilton suscite un engouement médiatique sans précédent, c'est une des célébrités les plus connues au monde. Cet ouvrage nous révèle, au-delà de l'héritière fortunée et légère, une femme ambitieuse et déterminée. Comment cette jeune fille-a-t-elle fait de sa vie un tel succès ? En mettant la lumière sur les scandales qui ont émaillé sa vie, ce livre nous dévoile les différents liaisons amoureuses que Paris a vécues, la vérité sur l'enregistrement et la diffusion de sa vidéo porno et de son incarcération judiciaire suite aux multiples infractions au code de la route. Paris Hilton sort de prison en 2007 avec une énergie renouvelée et un nouveau sens des perspectives. L'adolescente fêtarde des soirées people est aujourd'hui une actrice, une star de la chanson et une femme d'affaires accomplie.

It is a great and glorious tradition the world over - to vehemently state one thing and then do the exact opposite. Royals are doing it, reformed smokers are doing it, and politicians are virtually synonymous with it. Welcome to the heyday of hypocrisy. From the Everyday Hypocrites (cyclists, white hip-hop fans, reality television-haters) to the truly pungent Stinking Hypocrites (chav-haters, green campaigners and anti-Americans), Julie Burchill and Chas Newkey-Burden pull no punches in their witty harangue of those who shamelessly say one thing and do another. Features the modern hypocrite's favourite holiday destinations, sporting heroes and the hilarious Hypocrites' Ultimate Weekend.

Talk show king and man of the people, Sir Michael Parkinson has spend four decades on television and is one of the industry’s best-loved broadcasters. This fascinating new biography traces the life of the miner’s son from his childhood up through his recent retirement. After a stint in newspaper journalism, Michael turned his hand to broadcasting and was soon presenting such show was Desert Island Discs and his legendary talk show, Parkinson. His down-to-earth charm belied a nimble skill with questioning that produced some of television’s most engaging moments. Among more than 2,000 interviews, those with Muhammad Ali, John Lennon, Princess Anne, and David Beckham have become legendary. Over the years, Michael has picked up countless industry accolades, won listener and viewer popularity polls, and received an honorary doctorate as well as the adoration of numerous fans. This is a complete portrait of one of the industry’s most talented men.

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The story of man's most devoted four-legged friend, "The Reduced History of Dogs" is a compilation of surreal news reports, hilarious correspondence, and even funnier cartoons.