New Releases by Chas Newkey-Burden

The enchanting true story of Stephenie Meyer, the Queen of Twilight. On 2 June, 2003, Stephenie Meyer had a dream that would change her life forever. She dreamt of a young girl and her sparkling vampire lover lying in a field, and that dream became Twilight. Now, her vampire romance novels have become a publishing phenomenon, selling over 70 million books worldwide, and have been translated into 37 difference languages.

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.

Dannii Minogue is one of the world''s most enduring stars. She first appeared on television in the 1970s and has since been a soap actress, a pop singer, a model and a television presenter. More recently she has found a new level of fame and admiration as a popular judge on the hit reality television show the X Factor. Hers has been a life lived in the glare of publicity--unrelenting, even when her marriage to an Australian actor collapsed in its second year. And for much of her career she has had to live in the shadow of sister Kylie who she nursed through a brave fight against cancer. Now Dannii is undoubtedly an established figure in her own right. Chas Newkey-Burden--who has written bestselling biographies of Simon Cowell and Amy Winehouse--paints a revealing portrait of a restlessly creative woman who tirelessly re-invents herself to be endlessly fascinating and attractive.

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.

Highlighting the most exciting musical star to emerge in the United Kingdom in many years, this account chronicles the inspiring story of soul-singing sensation Alexandra Burke. Beginning with her impoverished childhood of sharing a bed with her sister in a cramped north London flat, this examination follows the performer through countless obstacles such as the wrath of jealous classmates and the heartache of her parents’ separation at age six. Depicting her triumph over these hardships, this biography also recounts Burke’s X Factor journey, documenting her loss in the 2005 series as well as her return three years later to be crowned the winner. Providing an inspiring testimony to the rewards of perseverance, this is a compelling portrait of a natural talent who refused to give up.

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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Every Arsenal fan will find something to cheer about in TheOfficial Arsenal FC Annual 2008. For Arsenal, 2007 promises to be yet another monumental year, with the move to Emirates Stadium completed, the Gunners going well in the Champions League, chasing down Manchester United and Chelsea in the Premiership and reaching the last four of the Carling Cup. In addition to events off the field with new signings and old friends departing, the 2007-08 season is certain be full of excitement and interest. In addition to a review of 2006-07, there are player profiles and interviews, reviews, reports, fun, games, puzzles, in fact all a Junior Gunner could ever want in 64 pages!

Meet the sheepish stars of the World Wide Web whose stories will make your toes curl. There is the story of the man who emailed a woman he met at a party, telling her, "This is the part where I throw caution to the wind . . . Your smile is the freshest of my special memories," and then sat back in horror as his email was circulated round the world; or the government spin doctor who emailed colleagues on September 11, 2001 advising them that it was "a good day to bury bad news" after the World Trade Center had been attacked, but before the Twin Towers themselves collapsed; the ex-employee who thought he''d gotten revenge by wrecking his former company''s computer system with a bombardment of emails, but was discovered and ended up in court; the Pentagon officer who accidentally included a schoolgirl on an email list that discussed top-secret matters; and the marketing man who wrote an email mocking his employer and sent the message straight to his boss.

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.

This book chronicles the story of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales as it has never been told before via a compilation of surreal news reports, spoof correspondence, and quirky cartoons that portray these nations'' towering achievements and darkest hours.

Every Arsenal fan will find something to cheer about in The Official Arsenal FC Annual 2006. It promises to be a monumental year even in the unlikely event of the trophy cabinet remaining bare. This is because the 2005-06 season will be the Gunners'' last at Highbury as the club waves goodbye to their home for 93 years. The move to Ashburton Grove is just one of the subjects covered, there are player profiles and interviews, reviews, reports, fun, games, puzzles, in fact all a true Gooner could ever want in 64 pages

Arsene Wenger will introduce the book and it will start with a review of the season divided up by competition: Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and the Champions League. Then we take a look at Highbury History and the future of the club: How things are progressing at Ashburton Grove, site of the club''s stunning new stadium. There will be six ''Star Interviews'' with key players: stunningly skilful goal hero Thierry Henry, new boy Jose Antonio Reyes, football legend Dennis Bergkamp, young gun Ashley Cole, rock in defence Kolo Toure and the speedy Swede and fans'' favourite Freddy Ljungberg. The book features an Arsenal Quiz, crossword, comic strip, spot-the-ball, trivia section and much, much more. Featured throughout the book will be pen portraits of the first team squad and a ''goal counter'' - totting up the team''s goals as the season progresses

Following the renewed public and media fascination with nuclear threat since September 11, this Pocket Essential includes an introductory essay and an analysis of the effects of significant moments in nuclear history including Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Cuban missile crisis, Chernobyl and Stae Wars, as well as reviews and analysis of nuclear war films and other instances of nuke paranoia in pop music, television, literature and fashion, plus interviews with Martin Amis and Karen Meager, and profiles of Oppenheimer, Thatcher and Regan, among others.