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The extraordinary life of one of Australia's great raconteurs and bush musicians, told in his own words.

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As a young schoolboy, David Essex dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, and was signed up by his beloved West Ham United, but as a teenager he developed a passion for music which set him on a very different path, and ultimately led to superstardom.

It wasn't, however, an easy start.

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With an introduction by the author, this volume includes three memoirs. "Scouse Mouse" is a story of the author's 1930s childhood in a middle-class Liverpudlian household. "Rum, Bum and Concertina" describes Melly's National Service as one of the most unlikely naval ratings. "Owning Up" shows how he slipped into the world of the jazz revival.

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This revealing portrait of the real Paris Hilton gets underneath the hype and hate, the glamour and greed.

Unlike other biographies that range from the expos to the gushing, Paris Hilton: A Biography is both detailed and objective.

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Patti Smith was a poet, a punk prophet, a feminist icon, a living work of art and the first woman rock-outsider to come from the New York underground and become a star.

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Bestselling author Hotchner offers this intimate account of his 53-year friendship with his pal Paul Newman. "Paul and Me" tells the story of an unusual bond and offers a tribute to the acclaimed actor who gave to the world as much as the world gave him.

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Pete Doherty, erstwhile singer with The Libertines, is a British icon. Since leaving The Libertines, his life has become something of a rock 'n' roll soap opera where rumours of crack addiction abound, gossip about his relationship with Kate Moss is rife, and predictions for his future vary wildly. This is a biography of Pete Doherty.

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Gives an account of the six year quest to film "The Lord of the Rings", with revealing insights into the award winning director's life and films, including "King Kong".

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Marina Picasso remembers being six years old and standing awkwardly in front of the gates of Picasso's grand house near Cannes. It was this that caused Marina's brother to commit suicide and when her father died Marina found herself in the ironic position of being one of the major heirs to Picasso's estate.

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Dancer, dramatic actress, businesswoman, corporate executive with Pepsi-Cola, Joan Crawford during her lifetime (1906 - 1977) was rarely out of the news.

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This elegantly designed volume of personal letters from famous Americans illuminates the rich history of some of this country's most storied families.

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Powerhouse Radio: Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth; My True AM - FM - Satellite and Streaming Journey is an authentic story about adversity, failure, and ultimate success. Eleven AM & FM outlets are some of the thrilling stops along the author's way toward big city commercial and public broadcasting job opportunities.

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Penn Jillettes bestselling account of his extremely funny and somewhat profane journey to discovering a healthy lifestyle.

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Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) is regarded as one of the greatest 20th-century composers and pianists. This biography covers the span of Rachmaninoff's life, taking in his career as composer, pianist and conductor, and offering analyses of his scores and a detailed treatment of his 1919-1942 recordings.

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Black Sabbath are one of the most outrageous yet longest-lived bands in the history of rock 'n' roll. This book paints a picture of their colourful early history - interwoven with the most crucial news stories of the time: from Vietnam to Bloody Sunday and the space programme.

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After much hard graft and some close encounters of the violent gangster kind, AWT's flamboyant style as a restaurateur soon bought him to the attention of cookery's cognoscenti and today Antony is to the culinary establishment what a bull is to a china shop.

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Before Ray Martin had even got to high school, he had lived in 13 different places. Ray's world was as far away from Hollywood and movie stars and the bright lights as is possible to imagine. This is his warts-and-all autobiography. His exceptional career, his happy marriage to Dianne, and his lasting love affair with the people of Australia.

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Following Arthur Miller's death in February 2005, newspapers were filled with tributes to the man regarded by many as the greatest playwright of the twentieth century. This book contains reflections on him from over seventy writers, actors, directors and friends, with 'Arthur Miller Remembers' - an interview with the writer, held in 1995.

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Ronnie Barker was one of our most respected and best-loved comedy actors. Effortlessly funny, universally adored and an actor and writer responsible for some of Britain's best-loved and most-respected comedy, Ronnie Barker was a true comedy legend. This title focuses on Barker's life and career.