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The little known story of how the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte ingratiated himself with an English family on the South Atlantic island of St Helena, and the devastating effect on them for the rest of their lives in England and Australia.

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The Golden Girl of British cycling opens up, for the first time, in searingly honest detail about what drives her to compete in a sport she no longer loves. Written with Donald McRae, 2-time winner of the William Hill Award, Between the Lines is a gripping story of success against the odds.

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The ultimate Eighties heart-throb Jason Donovan came close to destroying his body, mind, soul and career with drugs. Never one to shy away from the truth, Jason writes candidly about Kylie and winning the battle with his demons in the paperback of his bestselling bombshell autobiography.

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Although Beyonc Knowles is not yet 30, the sensual superstar has already succeeded on many levels: as a dancer, singer, composer, model, music producer, video director and actress.

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A poignant and inspirational story that personalised the overwhelming devastation of the tsunami for all Australians.

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The first biography of Yo La Tengo, the massively influential band who all but defined indie music. They have lit up the indie scene for three decades, part of an underground revolution that defied corporate music conglomerates, eschewed radio-friendly hits, and found a third way.

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One of the best lock forwards in the history of English and Lions game, and a successful captain to boot. Bill Beaumonts popularity on the field and his appearances on A Question of Sport have made him a household name. This is the light-hearted and amusing life story of a larger-than-life character.

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The cofounder of Microsoft, Bill Gates helped transform society by ushering in the era of ubiquitous personal computing. This book examines the life and achievements of this standout American inventor and philanthropist.

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Written by Bill Hick's lifelong friend, producer, and co-creator, Kevin Booth offers the inside story into the man who was only along for the ride for a tragically short time, yet left an indelible mark on comedy enthusiasts and freethinkers everywhere.

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Billie Holiday (1915-1959), the legendary jazz singer whose vocal stylings were deeply affecting, continues to enthrall. The narrative further chronicles Holiday's relationships, descent into drug addiction, the subsequent diminishment of her talent, and tragic early death.

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A riveting and hugely entertaining memoir of post-war London told through the eyes of a hilariously opportunistic little boy.
'This warm and witty autobiography lovingly evokes the community spirit of a Britain emerging from war and will have you hankering after simpler times' CANDIS

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Through vivid anecdotes and fascinating details,Billy Graham: His Life and Influencetells the story of how a country boy from Charlotte with a heart for God grew up to help shape the world.

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Billy T James was a larger-than-life comedian who gave us some of our best belly laughs. Author Matt Elliott tells the story of the man behind the cheeky grin and the infectious laugh.

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Billy, Alfred, and General Motors is the tale not just of the two extraordinary men of its title but also of the formative decades of twentieth-century America, through two world wars and sea changes in business, industry, politics, and culture. The book includes vivid portraits of the legends of the golden age of the automobile.

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"Scholarly and of broad general interest. Its balanced treatment provides the reader with concise yet accurate information, and its application of statistics to the study pf collective biography and political leadership will prove of interest to the student and scholar of the Civil War. . . . Recommended for public and academic libraries." Booklist

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Mary had made her mark in fashionable Georgian society and this, over the next two momentous decades, was where she contrived to stay.

This vivid and accessible biography explores Georgian England during a period of extreme political, social and cultural upheaval through the life of this remarkable woman.

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