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Bestseller #1 del New York Times La historia completa del estratosférico ascenso a la fama de Taylor Swift. Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la superestrella del pop que está conquistando el mundo. 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? Desde su infancia en en Pensilvania, soñando con un futuro en la música, hasta el ícono en que se ha convertido, abarcando su lucha por ser tomada en serio en la industria musical, las recompensas del éxito y la intensa presión de las expectativas, Taylor Swift: La historia completa es un relato del extraordinario viaje de Taylor que la ha llevado a romper todos los récords, manteniéndose siempre a fiel a sí misma y a su música. Este apasionante libro está repleto de detalles fascinantes que revelan a la verdadera Taylor: qué la impulsa, la motiva y la emociona, cómo superó los retos que la esperaban en su camino a la fama, qué tan auténtica es su imagen de persona íntegra y de quién habla realmente en sus canciones, además de la verdad sobre sus relaciones con Harry Styles, Jake Gyllanhaal, Conor Kennedy y Travis Kelce. Es el retrato completo, por primera vez en español, de una chica que fácilmente podría haberse desvanecido entre bambalinas, pero que floreció para convertirse en una mujer elegante, inspiradora y con los pies en la tierra. ----- #1 The New York Times Bestseller This is the full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame. Everything dedicated Swift fans needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world. Taylor Swift, a small-town girl, an incredible talent and a tremendous strength to pursue her dreams, has become the biggest artist of the decade and one of the most famous people in the world. Millions of people look up to her and see her as a role model: a strong, honest woman who has carved her own path. But how did she get here, and what does the future hold for her? From her childhood in Pennsylvania, dreaming of a future in music, to the icon she has become, covering her struggle to be taken seriously in the music industry, the rewards of success, and the intense pressure of expectations, Taylor Swift: The Complete Story is an account of Taylor''s extraordinary journey that has led her to break all records, while remaining true to herself and her music. This gripping book is packed with fascinating details that reveal the real Taylor: what drives, motivates and excites her, how she overcame the challenges that awaited her on her road to fame, how authentic she comes across as a person of integrity and who she really talks about in her songs, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllanhaal, Conor Kennedy and Travis Kelce. For the first time in Spanish, this is the complete portrait of a girl who could have easily faded behind the scenes, but blossomed into a stylish, inspiring and down-to-earth woman.

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.

Una ragazza di provincia con un incredibile talento, e la forza e la determinazione di realizzare il suo Sogno: Taylor Swift si è trasformata da giovane promessa della musica country a megastar globale. La rivista Time l’ha proclamata “Persona dell’anno” nel 2023. Il suo undicesimo album, The Tortured Poets Department, è il primo nella storia a raggiungere un miliardo di stream su Spotify. Sembra che non esista record che Taylor Swift non è in grado di infrangere. Ma come è arrivata da una contea della Pennsylvania ai palcoscenici di tutto il mondo? E come ha affrontato il contraccolpo di questa fama stratosferica? Completamente aggiornato e ricchissimo di dettagli affascinanti, Taylor Swift: la biografiaracconta il percorso musicale e personale di Taylor, mettendo in luce la sua sensibilità e capacità di instaurare un rapporto unico con i suoi fan, che lei è capace di far sentire interlocutori privilegiati. Ma anche la sua mentalità da impavida donna d’affari che ha sfidato la discografia tradizionale reincidendo i propri album, con una mossa di emancipazione ed empowerment senza precedenti. Dalla prima chitarra ricevuta a otto anni alle sfide che ha incontrato sulla strada del successo, dalle evoluzioni dei suoi outfit agli attacchi mediatici, dalle relazioni con compagni famosi come Harry Styles, Joe Alwyn e Travis Kelce fino al The Eras Tour, che celebra i suoi primi vent’anni di carriera: un libro imperdibile per tutti gli Swifties. Era dopo era, album dopo album, Taylor Swift non ha mai smesso di sognare in grande, emozionarsi e far emozionare. Questa è la sua storia… fino a oggi. «Non importa quante canzoni scrivi su una rottura, non importa quante volte stai male: ti innamorerai sempre di nuovo… Credo che, a volte, quando scrivi canzoni d’amore, non le scrivi su ciò che stai vivendo in quel momento, ma su ciò che avresti voluto vivere.»

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.

A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough''s wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom. David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, ''I can''t believe I''m still employed''. So if he won''t celebrate himself, we''ll have to do it for him. Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today. Such revelations include: - There are 18 plants and animals named after him - When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be ''rude to count''* - The single thing that would improve his quality of life is ''good, workable knees''. Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan. * He has over thirty!

A polish bear in World War II rose to the rank of colonel. Penguins can''t taste fish. The ashes of the man who invented the Pringles container are buried in one one. On Neptune it rains diamonds. ''Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia'' is the fear of long words. These are just 0.1% of all the facts in this incredible tome! Written by seven authors and covering subjects as diverse as The Universe, Art and Literature, The Natural World and Movies, The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds is the ultimate trivia book! Why not amaze family and friends with the reasons pandas do handstands, the sinister source of the term ''rule of thumb'', or that the patent for the fire hydrant was destroyed... in a fire. Every entry is weird, wonderful, inspiring and quite brilliantly, true!

BEST BOOKS OF 2021: SPORT – WATERSTONES SELECTION Cracking... full of running gems, realities and giggles. Nice work!'' – Martin Yelling, Marathon Talk ''Lovely – very impressive'' – TalkSPORT ''From now on, if anyone I know mentions that they want to start running, this will be my first recommendation'' – Stuart Heritage ---- The Runner''s Code explores the unwritten rules of everyday running and is essential reading for anyone who marvels at marathons, tears round the track or simply plods round the park. Filled with smart advice and brilliantly knowing humour, this unique celebration of running takes the newbie and veteran alike through the secret, nuanced and blindingly obvious rules of running to answer all the important questions, such as: - What''s the correct etiquette for acknowledging other runners? - What should you do if you get ''caught short'' on a run? - And exactly how many times can you ask colleagues for marathon sponsorship? The book is packed with plenty of need-to-know information to help you deliver your best running performance, such as coping with different weather conditions, advice on kit and clothing (how many miles can a pair of trainers last, and is it ever appropriate to run in a mankini?) and pavement etiquette (overtaking dawdling pedestrians on a busy street). There are also sections on getting the best race-day nutrition, finding the perfect running headspace and gaining maximum joy from your running. The Runner''s Code features exclusive contributions from BBC presenters Nicky Campbell and Louise Minchin, sports writer Henry Winter, and leading running authors Anna McNuff, Paul Tonkinson, Rachel Cullen, Martin Yelling, Liz Yelling, Helen Croydon and Michael Stocks. They each brilliantly reveal what they love and what they hate about running. Written by journalist, author and self-confessed running nut Chas Newkey-Burden, The Runner''s Code will help us to all run better and more responsibly, while reminding us of the joy and, at times, the wonderful absurdity of running.

We wouldn''t have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi today without the ingenuity of an actress once described as \"the most beautiful woman in the world.\" And we might have had mobile messaging as early as 1901, were it not for the fickleness of a banker. From celebrated prodigies and self-proclaimed geniuses to history''s hidden heroes-64 GEEKS brings you the incredible stories of the world''s best brains, all presented alongside clever 8-bit likenesses.

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.

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.

2014 edition. A fully updated 2024 edition is out now 9780007544219 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

Wil je alles weten van je grote idool? Wist je dat hij dol is op snoep en taart? Dat hij bij zijn eerste afspraakje met een meisje een bord eten in zijn schoot kieperde? Dat hij stiekem bang is in het donker en een hekel heeft aan de lift? In 100% Justin leer je jouw Justin pas echt goed kennen!Justin Bieber werd geboren op 1 maart 1994 en kreeg zijn eerste voorproefje van wereldroem toen zijn moeder zelfgemaakte YouTube-filmpjes van zijn zangtalenten op internet zette. Ze werden een superhit en bezorgden Justin miljoenen trouwe fans. Dat trok de aandacht van een paar grote platenmaatschappijen, en nu draait Justin Bieber al een paar jaar mee aan de absolute top.

Levensverhaal van de Britse zangeres Adele (1988-).

What if Twitter had always been part of our lives...? Who would say what during wartime? What would Jesus Tweet? And how would history''s most indecent of scandals have played out on our computer screens? Kelvin MacKenzie and Chas Newkey-Burden take a 140-character romp through history in this hilarious book. From dinosaurs to Diana, the Magna Carta to phone-hacking, including ''Famous Last Tweets'', hysterical hash-tags and salacious ''Follow Fridays'', here is the story of the world told via 140 characters or less.

Tulisa Contostavlos has one of the most fascinating and shocking life-stories in showbusiness. Her childhood included harrowing episodes of self-harm, bullying, witchcraft, drug abuse and suicide attempts. Then there has been the ever-present challenge of her mother''s mental disorder which Tulisa - as the only child in a single-parent family - had to face alone. How did she rise from such a troubled and dangerous childhood to become first an edgy urban artist and then the much-loved people''s princess of Saturday night television? This book, written by leading celebrity biographer Chas Newkey-Burden, tells her eventful and inspirational story for the first time. It uncovers the rich showbusiness heritage of her ancestors and then follows her through her childhood, unflinchingly examining the horrors she faced. It then traces how music became her salvation, thanks to the loving mentorship of Uncle B - the man who formed N-Dubz. The book then follows this never satisfied, always ambitious young woman as she moved into the mainstream and became the nation''s sweetheart on The X Factor. The reader is taken behind the scenes to discover the reality of her successful first series on the show, as she guided Little Mix to victory.With a fine cast of supporting characters including Dappy, Fazer, Gary Barlow and Simon Cowell, this is a colourful, entertaining, insightful and shocking portrait of one of Britain''s most popular female celebrities.

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.

An updated biography of the man behind the brilliant cuisine of three-Michelin-starred the Fat Duck--voted Best Restaurant in the World by fellow chefs Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is a gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he loves to experiment with new ways to tantalize diners'' taste buds. The story of his life is every bit as colorful and attention-grabbing as his famous snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream. This biography traces his journey from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc''s restaurant where he stood up to a kitchen bully. It then follows him as, constantly pushing the boundaries of his work, he reached the top of his profession and was knighted by the Queen. Here is the full inspirational story of the enthusiastic, self-taught genius who turned the world of cuisine on its head.

Biografie van het Canadese popidool Justin Bieber, die met zijn filmpjes op YouTube uitgroeide tot een wereldster met liedjes als ''Baby'' en ''One more time''. Met kleurenfoto''s. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.

This highly anticipated biography tells the inspirational story of the World Champion diving ace, Tom Daley.

Adele''s powerful voice and breathtaking songs have seen her top the charts around the planet, collect millions of admirers and win dozens of top awards. When she became a mother, in 2012, her fans rejoiced n a fairytale moment for a young woman who has known so much pain in her personal life. At last, it seemed, she had it all. But who is Adele? Adele: The Biography traces her story from a humble childhood in London, where she began singing at the age of four, through to the phenomenal success of her first two albums, 19 and 21. It then brings her remarkable story up to date, examining her health scare, motherhood and triumphant comeback, singing Skyfall at the 2013 Oscars ceremony. 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. Here, you will discover he fascinating truth behind all the highs and the lows experienced by this fun, formidable woman, whose songs have become national anthems for the heartbroken. Adele has won well over 70 major musical prizes including Grammys, Brits and an Oscar - all before she turned 25. Yet she remains fully grounded, and regards the glitzy world of show business with an old-fashioned English combination of amusement and healthy suspicion. So here is Adele in all her glory - the curvy girl next door who conquered the world.

Amy Winehouse''s recent death has made the news the world over, and despite her much publicised battle with drink and drugs her passing has left the music world in a state of true shock. At just 27 years of age she sadly joins a list of greats that died before their time, including Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and Jim Morrison. As fans gathered outside her Camden house at the weekend to pay tribute to the singer her icon music soared to the top of the charts not only in the UK but the USA and around the world. Never far from the headlines, stories about her tumultuous personal life, wild parties and controversial drug abuse regularly featured in the newspapers. But 2011 was supposed to be the comeback for the troubled singer and she looked to be on her way last Wednesday when she appeared alongside her God daughter Dionne Bromfield. An award-winning singer, Amy Winehouse, had won a host of accolades including two prestigious Ivor Novellos, and an outstanding 5 Grammys in 2008. Blending different music styles including jazz, pop and soul Amy had an army of fans committed to her unique approach to life. This remarkably well-researched biography traces the turbulent life of the tattooed wonder from her childhood pranks, through stage school and early music to the global legend she will be remembered as.

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.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are the best-known and most talked-about couple in the world. When they got together in 2005 it made headlines worldwide - everyone wanted to know the full story of what had happened: had Brad cheated on Jen? How long had the affair been going on? Just what happened on the set of Mr and Mrs Smith to break up Hollywood''s golden couple? Since the birth of ''Brangelina'', Brad and Ange have never been out of the spotlight. Whether it''s speculation about their wild and incredible sex life or the apparent cracks in their relationship, the public are fascinated. But never before has a book told the full story - of the relationships and lives that Brad, Jen and Angelina all led before fate brought them together, of the irresistible chemistry that drew Brad and Angelina together, of their relationship together, from its glorious honeymoon period through to its shaky present. Finally, Chas Newkey-Burden separates the rumours from the reality and the truth from the lies. This is the astonishing, electrifying and untold story of Brangelina. Once you pick up this book you will not be able to put it down...