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For years, Amber Rae had known that something was ?off? in her marriage but she never admitted it to anyone?not even herself. A lifetime of people-pleasing and a belief that ''I can make this work'' led her to betray herself rather than risk disappointing another. But one day, that all changed.Nearly a decade into her relationship, Amber met the man she knew she was meant to spend her life with. This wasn''t just an inconvenient truth?it was a seismic shift that challenged everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and her own limits.Loveable is the intimate journey of a woman who spent decades performing the roles of the good wife, the pleasing daughter, the strong friend?all while neglecting the quiet, desperate voice inside her that whispered something was missing. Trapped in a marriage that was as sexless as it was lonely, Amber''s story unfolds with the kind of honesty that comes from facing one''s deepest fears.This memoir isn?t about trading one life for another, but about the painful, beautiful process of coming home to oneself. It''s about unearthing the layers of familial and societal conditioning that taught Amber to mute her desires and mask her truths. From navigating addictions and disordered eating to confronting childhood trauma and fears of abandonment, Loveable maps the terrain of Amber?s escape from the expectations that once defined her. Loveable isn''t just Amber?s story?this book is calling upon a generation of good girls to start growing into the wise women they were always meant to be.It?s time to stop being "good" so you can set yourself free.

For 16 years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country through numerous crises, shaping both Germany and international politics with her actions and attitudes. In her memoirs, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she reflects on her life in two German states - 35 years in the German Democratic Republic and 35 years in reunited Germany. More intimately than ever before, she talks about her childhood, youth, and studies in the GDR and the dramatic year of 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and her political life began. She also shares recollections and insights from her meetings and conversations with the world's most powerful people. Discussing significant national, European, and international turning points, she shows how the decisions were made that shaped our times. Her book offers a unique insight into the inner workings of power - and is a compelling plea for freedom.

Charles Moore's bestselling and definitive biography of Britain's first female Prime Minister, now in a single volume With unparalleled authority and dramatic detail, Charles Moore's definitive biography of Margaret Thatcher presents the whole history of the woman who transformed Britain and the world. With unique access to Thatcher's private and governmental papers and extensive interviews with her, her family, and colleagues, Moore gives readers an unsurpassed portrait of her early years, her rise to power and her revolutionary eleven and a half years as Prime Minister. He guides us through her economic battles to her zenith at the Falklands crisis, her extraordinary three election victories and her dramatic final days in office. Moore describes her sometimes combative relationships with senior colleagues - especially Geoffrey Howe, Nigel Lawson and Michael Heseltine - who contributed both to her rise and to her fall. He portrays the strength and importance of her relationship with Queen Elizabeth II, while offering a candid account of their difficulties. He also brilliantly conveys Thatcher's pivotal role on the world stage - including in the ending of the Cold War, the fierce battle over the future of Europe, and her relationships with Reagan, Gorbachev, Bush, Kohl and Mandela. He shows how she was a pioneer - of privatization, which has since been copied all over the world, and as the first leader of a major state to understand climate change. He explains how 'Thatcherism' became a set of ideas both welcomed and contested across the world. Throughout, Moore illuminates the complexities of Thatcher's character - her determination, boldness and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated political world - but is by no means uncritical. He shows what was remarkable about her and what was infuriating, her extraordinary strengths and sometimes surprising vulnerability. This edition, published to mark the centenary of Thatcher's birth, combines the insights of the original three volumes, providing a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential figures of her age, whose life reminds us today of the power of great leadership.

One of the greatest football managers of our time tells the story of his illustrious career through his record-breaking seven Champions League wins. Featuring interviews with Jude Bellingham, Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric and Davide Ancelotti. Carlo Ancelotti has won domestic titles in all of Europe's top five leagues, with teams including AC Milan, Juventus, Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Yet the accolade that truly sets him apart from his contemporaries is his track record in the Champions League. As a player, Ancelotti lifted the trophy twice; as a manager he brought Champions League glory to his teams a remarkable five times. As he embarks on an exciting new era of his career as the manager of Brazil, Ancelotti reflects on his love of the world's most sought-after title. The Dream is a rich football memoir that takes you inside the mind of a winner. From dreaming of the trophy as a child, to the key games, players and moments of each campaign, we build a unique sense of a great tactician at work, as well as an intimate portrait of club football's greatest competition.

Triumph and tragedy, love and loss, murder and malice in the lives of five fifteenth-century queens, from 'the queen of history writing' (Sunday Express). The fifteenth century was a turbulent age: the Hundred Years War between England and France, and the Wars of the Roses dominated the lives of people both inside and out of the royal courts. Joan of Navarre, Katherine of Valois, Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Wydeville and Anne Neville were the queens who stood by England's sovereigns, caught up in wars that changed the course of their lives, and the course of history. They were also formidable women who defied the limitations of their times, often living out the brutal consequences of their determination. Alison Weir uncovers their stories in this final volume of her ground-breaking series on the queens of medieval England. Queens at War is a stunning culmination of research by a historian at the full extent of her powers and gripping account of five women on the throne.

Inheritance. Fraud. Deceit. The devastating exposé of Trump's financial failings that you need to read to understand the man whose deals are destroying the world economy. Donald J. Trump once declared life has 'not been easy for me'. He spun a fable of how he turned a small loan from his father into a multi-billion-dollar empire and argued this made him singularly qualified to lead. Except none of it was true. A meticulous masterpiece based on Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting, this is the definitive true accounting of Trump and his money - what he had and what he lost.

When Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in print on Christmas Eve 1925, his creator had no idea that this bear, and the fellow inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood, would go on to capture the imaginations of people of all ages all over the world for the next hundred years. In this new biography Gyles Brandreth tells the remarkable story of A A Milne – and of the ‘bear of very little brain’ who went on to become a global phenomenon. Drawing on his friendship with Milne’s son, the real Christopher Robin, Gyles Brandreth has produced a revealing and intimate portrait of a prolific author whose legacy came to be defined by his most famous creation, and of the divided Milne family who for many years had a conflicted relationship with the iconic bear. This is the story of a man, a boy and a bear – but it is also a gripping family drama, and a fascinating exploration of the complicated nature of growing up, and the impossible longing for a return to the enchanted places of childhood.

„Chci být jedním z nejlepších hráčů všech dob.“ Autor knihy nejdříve pátrá ve Funchalu, hlavním městě Madeiry, ‚Zeleného ostrova‘, po prvních krůčcích chlapce s velkým snem, aby se s ním pak osobně setkal v Madridu. Psal se 20. leden 2011 a bylo po zápase Španělského poháru Atlétiko vs. Real. Tenkrát netušil, že právě stojí tváří v tvář mladému muži, tehdy šestadvacetiletému, který se už za jedenáct let stane nejlepším střelcem fotbalové historie. I proto může psát a vyprávět strhující příběh o obyčejném, a dokonce chudém, chlapci z ostrova v Atlantiku. Právě ve Funchalu a jeho čtvrti Santo António a ulici Quinta do Falcao se rodil veliký sen a Cristiano za ním odmalička neúprosně jde a probudí se z něj až ve chvíli, když později vysloví: „Chci se zapsat do historie fotbalu. Mám fantastické zaměstnání. Je požehnáním, protože můžu dělat to, co mám nejraději.“ A mohl bych doplnit – a co umím nejlépe. Ano, Ronaldo skutečně vystoupil na fotbalový Olymp, kde vládnou Pelé, Maradona, Di Stéfano, Cruijff, ale dnes nepochybně také sám Cristiano s Lionelem Messim. Základem naplnění takového snu je zázemí v rodině. Oporou mu je fotbalová máma Mária Dolores a Cristiano má pak jako osmnáctiletý hráč Sportingu Lisabon nevýslovné štěstí. Do Manchesteru United si ho vybere sám Sir Alex Ferguson. S velkým učitelem a druhým otcem, jak sám říká, vyhrají Ligu mistrů a třikrát Premier League. Ronaldo jako hráč Rudých ďáblů získá v roce 2008 svůj první Zlatý míč. Druhý a třetí obdrží už jako nejzářivější hvězda Realu Madrid, mistr Španělska a opět vítěz Champions League 2014. V lednu 2015 při třetí celebraci v curyšské opeře s dojetím – ale už bez slz – řekne: „Chci být jedním z nejlepších hráčů všech dob.“ A on se jím už skutečně stal stejně jako je NEJLEPŠÍM STŘELCEM FOTBALOVÉ HISTORIE – a míří k nadpozemské metě 1000 soutěžních gólů. V kariéře nastřílel na 950, z nich 140 za Portugalsko, dalších 141 v Lize mistrů a je tak rovněž nejlepším reprezentačním střelcem i kanonýrem nejprestižnější klubové soutěže. Ronaldo je – jednoduše a výstižně vyjádřeno – rekordmanem fotbalových rekordů, jejich výčet nám připadá nekonečný. Podobně jako u druhého fotbalového krále naší doby, Messiho. Cristiano a Lionel si zkrátka pronajali fotbalovou planetu na dobrých sedmnáct let, prostě svým uměním a svými osobnostmi předběhli svou dobu a také čas, který ve fotbale nastane. I v tomto jsou souměřitelní s Pelém a Maradonou. Právě Leovi pak předává vládu pouze na dvanáct měsíců, po nichž slaví svůj čtvrtý Zlatý míč a jakýsi vlastní “Rok Ronalda”. Cristiano totiž fotbalový rok 2016 zcela ovládne. Nejprve se těší z třetího vítězství v Lize mistrů a jen o půldruhého měsíce později slaví na EURO 2016 ve Francii titul s Portugalskem a čtvrtý Zlatý míč. “Jsem strašně šťastný. Prosil jsem Boha, aby mi dal šanci, protože jsme si ji zasloužili,” vysloví muž, který přesvědčil svět, že dokáže být rovněž lídrem národním. “Prožívám jeden z nejkrásnějších okamžiků v kariéře, neuvěřitelnou chvíli pro mě a celou naši zemi.” Velká žeň jednoho ze dvou panovníků současného fotbalu nekončí. Za rok 2017 získává Zlatý míč popáté. Tajemství úspěchu chlapce, pokřtěném v kostele Santo António, který s výjimkou Světového poháru vyhrál vše – pětkrát Champions League, tři anglické tituly (Manchester United), dva španělské (Real) a italské (Juventus) - je prosté. Neobyčejný talent a úžasná pracovitost, neutuchající touha být nejlepší a vyhrávat trofeje a také tlukot vítězného srdce. Cristiano navíc dnes společně s Lionelem Messim není jen nejlepším fotbalistou prvního dvacetiletí našeho věku, pro mladé generace představuje také obrovský vzor a symbol životního stylu i proto, že silnou hodnotou je pro něj velká rodina. Lze bez nadsázky říci, že Ronaldo je současnou nejvýznamnější sportovní celebritou planety, jako třetí sportovec světa a první fotbalista dokázal vydělat přes miliardu amerických dolarů, na sociálních sítích má stejný počet sledujících. Jednoduše chlapec z Madeiry napsal svůj úžasný příběh, který úspěšně pokračuje v mužstvu Al Nassr FC Rijád v Saudi Premier League. Jako kapitán a střelec dalších gólů přivede své Portugalsko na Mundial 2026 do Ameriky a stane se ústřední tváří světového šampionátu. A tak se společně s autorem v aktualizovaném a výpravném vydání s plakátem a velkým množstvím barevných fotografií a nově s přílohou RONALDO-MESSI-MBAPPÉ-YAMAL, rovněž s rozsáhlou textovou přílohou VLÁDCI FOTBALU o nejlepších fotbalistech planety, začtěme se do života chlapce a dnes muže rozměru titána. Žije svůj svět a splněný sen a stoupá k ‚LEGENDĚ jménem CRISTIANO RONALDO‘.

The Number One Global Bestselling Memoir 'Stunningly candid . . . Keough's portrait of her mother in her final months is especially indelible' - The Washington Post In 2022, Lisa Marie Presley asked her daughter to help finally finish her long-conceived memoir. A month later, Lisa Marie was dead, and the world would never know her story in her own words. Riley knew she had to fulfil her mother's wish: to reveal her complex, incandescent and painful memories to the world. And to finally make her mother known. In this raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir, Lisa Marie shares her untold story for the first time. About being born to an American myth, raised in the wilds of Graceland. About the unconditional love she felt from her father, Elvis. About getting dragged screaming out of the bathroom as she ran towards his body on the floor. About living in Los Angeles with her mother Priscilla, getting sent to school after school, always kicked out, always in trouble. About her singular, life-long relationship with Danny Keough, and about being married to Michael Jackson. About motherhood. About deep addiction. About ever-present grief. Profoundly moving and deeply revealing, and composed of both Lisa Marie's and Riley's voices, From Here to the Great Unknown is a book like no other - and the last words of the only child of a true legend.

DISCOVER MARK RONSON'S ELECTRIFYING MEMOIR ABOUT HIS DJ DAYS IN '90s NEW YORK Mark Ronson was born a night person. With hedonistic creatives for parents, parties became his playground. Yet, having moved to New York City from London at a young age, he always felt like a bit of an outsider, until discovering himself in the pulsing, unifying joy of the city's parties and hip-hop scene. Each night brought a heady mix of music, ambition, danger, delight, and possibilities. Having well and truly caught the DJing bug, he worked to find his place and make his name in the city that never sleeps. Night People conjures the undeniable magic of '90s New York. It evokes the rush of a time and place where fashionistas and rappers on the rise danced alongside club kids and 9-to-5'ers - and invites us into the tribe of creatives and partiers who came alive when the sun went down. A heartfelt coming-of-age tale, Night People is the definitive account of a cultural moment and the making of a musical mastermind.

From ARNIE to DOLLY, BLACKADDER to SCORSESE; GRAHAM NORTON to HARRY POTTER; the VAGINA MONOLOGUES to ZOOM, welcome back to the irrepressible and unstoppable world of Miriam Margolyes. 'Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic. Guardian Packed with her wit, wisdom and unfiltered stories, The Little Book of Miriam is a memory palace of Miriam's extraordinary life's standout moments, opinions and conclusions. Never forget that this is a woman who knocked back WARREN BEATTY, played to an audience of TWO THOUSAND NAKED LESBIANS, injected sex into the CADBURY'S CARAMEL BUNNY and was VOGUE'S COVER STAR AGED 83. Miriam is always full of surprises and this book is too. Deliciously dip-in-able, thought-provoking and mirth-inducing, elegantly designed and always interesting -- whether sharing daring declarations, behind-the-scenes antics or talking about the indignities of ageing, this is a book as unique and extraordinary as Miriam herself.

The first autobiography from legendary Welsh rugby player George NorthGeorge North is a true legend of Welsh rugby, an integral part of the national team for fourteen years.Recently retired from the international game, he is the third-most-capped player in Welsh history with 121 Test appearances, the youngest player ever to reach 100 caps, and the second-highest try scorer with 47.At club level, he has played for the Scarlets, Northampton and Ospreys, and latterly Provence in France.North is open, charismatic, thoughtful but hugely competitive, and this is the first time he has reflected on his extraordinary career. Co-written with the brilliant sportswriter Tom Fordyce, this autobiography is an utterly compelling and enthralling retrospective, taking in George’s life growing up in Anglesey on the North Welsh coast, before he burst onto the scene when he became the youngest player ever to score a try on his debut aged just 18.Full of heart and passion, George’s story is a uniquely inspirational insight into the art, mastery and sheer force of the game of rugby.

"Playing rugby at the highest level has been the focus of my life for as long as I can remember. I have enjoyed many truly amazing and humbling moments, suffered my share of struggles but also had a career I can always be proud of. All the while, having my family and loved ones on this journey with me through the highs and lows has been very special. I have made friends for life with so many shared experiences that I'll cherish. I cannot wait for fans - and readers - to discover everything there is to know about what wearing the No.9 jersey has meant to me, how the journey has gone so far - and what comes next..."No matter how these things are judged; longevity, impact or silverware, Conor Murray has more than earned his place in the pantheon of Irish rugby gods. Both at Thomond Park and on the international stage, Murray has stood out even whilst surrounded by other Ireland and Munster names who will themselves go down in history. As a Munster player, Murray has two United Rugby Championship titles to his name and his performances since his debut in 2010 saw Murray also selected in the World Rugby Men's 15 Team of the Decade, 2010-2019. First capped for his country all the way back in 2011 with his debut showing against France, the Munster scrum-half has also been at the heart of Ireland's astonishing success in the years since. With 5 Six Nations titles including 2 Grand Slams and well over 100 caps for Ireland - as well as being a 3-time tourist with the British & Irish Lions amassing 8 test caps along the way - Murray has seen it all, played them all, fought back from injury, enjoying huge victories and suffering devastating losses. And now, having announced he is retiring from international rugby, he is telling his own unique story in his own unique way. A hugely respected and revered figure across the world of rugby, and Irish sport in particular, Murray is leaving no stone unturned as he describes the ups and downs, the mental and physical challenges and the fun he had during a rugby career that will forever be regarded as competitive and captivating.

From her early days as a Disney darling to the fully-fledged pop powerhouse we see today, Sabrina Carpenter has spent over a decade proving she’s a force to be reckoned with.Dripping in Hollywood glamour, serving unshakable confidence, and wielding a wit as sharp as her eyeliner, she is nothing short of a cultural icon.A love letter to Sabrina’s fearless authenticity, her chart-topping magic, and the way she’s redefined pop – one espresso-fuelled anthem at a time – this book is every fan’s essential companion.With chapters on her career Era of the Pop Princess, how we can sprinkle Sabrina magic in our own lives Please, Please, Please be Authentically You, and her dazzling fashion Have a TASTE, there''s something for everyone- whether you''re a early fan or have just fallen under her spell.

Written by journalist and professor at the University of Texas-Austin Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Slip offers a groundbreaking framework for understanding eating disorder recovery and interweaves poignant personal stories, immersive reporting, and cutting-edge science.When Mallary Tenore Tarpley lost her mother at eleven years old, she wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mother, then she wanted to stay little forever. What started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder, and a year later, Tarpley was admitted to Boston’s Children’s Hospital. With honesty and grace, Slip chronicles Tarpley’s childhood struggles with anorexia to her present-day experiences grappling with recovery. This book tells Tarpley’s story, but it also transcends her personal narrative. A journalist by trade, Tarpley interviewed and surveyed hundreds of patients, doctors, and researchers to provide a deeper understanding of eating disorder treatment. She draws on this original reporting, as well as cutting-edge science, to illuminate what has changed in the years since she was first diagnosed. As Tarpley came to learn, “full recovery” from an eating disorder is complicated. And that idea provides the basis for the groundbreaking new framework explored in this book: that there is a “middle place” between sickness and full recovery, a place where slips are accepted as part of the process but progress is always possible. With new insights and an uplifting message, Slip brings much-needed attention to an issue that affects many. It offers a beacon of hope with its revolutionary perspective on recovery. This inspiring and life-affirming book is a must-read for individuals with eating disorders, their loved ones, educators, medical professionals, and anyone seeking to understand eating disorders and the path to recovery.

''Masterful'' DAVE EGGERS''Unforgettable'' MAGGIE SMITH''Profound'' CLAIRE MESSUD''Will leave you breathless'' AMINATTA FORMAWhen she turned ninety, my mother sprang a final surprise on us. She started speaking in the voice of a stranger. Peter''s mother is dying. She finally drops her guard, losing all fear of conflict to become the family provocateur.While confronting the revelations of what his family was - and wasn''t - and the stoicism that sometimes threatened to destroy them, Peter reflects on his family''s legacy of exile and their tenuous hold on home. He makes us question, suffer and celebrate the relationships we have among family and friends, and the healing of our own wounds.

How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become the preeminent musical storyteller of the 21st century? Daniel Pollack-Pelzner traces Miranda''s path from a friendly but isolated child to the winner of multiple Tonys and Grammys for his Broadway hits Hamilton and In the Heights and his songs in Disney''s Moana and Encanto. Miranda''s journey is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration and cultural synthesis. His insatiable drive to create art and learn from those around him propelled him to synthesize his Latino heritage with the pop, hip-hop and Broadway musical styles of New York City. The unique blend allowed him to craft a new way of telling American stories. Drawing on over 150 interviews with Miranda''s family, friends and mentors, and Miranda himself, Pollack-Pelzner delves into the formative experiences that shaped Miranda''s artistic vision. From his early musicals in high school to the creation of his professional masterpieces, this book reveals the sources of Miranda''s creativity - not as innate genius, but as a result of exceptional openness and collaboration. With full access to Miranda''s inner circle, this behind-the-scenes origin story is sure to captivate his legions of fans and more.

The official celebration of Liverpool FC’s 20 league titles — told in the club’s own words, with a foreword by Arne Slot. Featuring contributions from stars including Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, along with rare archival photographs. Arne Slot’s Reds have delivered Liverpool Football Club’s long-awaited 20th league championship—earning their place in history and restoring the Liver Bird to its perch. Now, fans can relive the glory of every triumph and title across more than a century of top-flight success. This stunning volume features exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with Slot and his players, game-by-game and title-by-title analysis, and comparisons between the defining moments of the 2024/25 season and those of Liverpool’s previous 19 championship campaigns. With over 200 photographs, this official celebration captures the emotion, passion, and pride of an unforgettable season—honoring both the team’s historic legacy and its newest champions.

''One of the shrewdest political commentators we have'' Andrew Marr‘Tony Blair was a giant amongst prime ministers and leaders of the Labour party: Steve Richards is a giant amongst political commentators. This riveting and persuasive book describes what happens when they meet head on’ Anthony SeldonWas Tony Blair a visionary, impatiently looking ahead, or a leader trapped by his past – Labour’s vote-losing 1980s and the dominance of Margaret Thatcher? Was the party’s move to the right under Blair necessary in order for them to win, or could they, after 18 years of Tory rule, have afforded to be more daring and more left wing than their leader wished to recognise?In Steve Richards’s short, provocative and highly engaging new biography, he argues that Blair was often the opposite of what we remember him being: perceived as a ‘moderniser’, he sought to strengthen the traditional institutions that partly define the UK, from the monarchy to the military; while to Margaret Thatcher’s public appreciation he cemented her economic legacy rather than moved on from it. And, while he was viewed as messianic over Iraq, he was, in fact, being characteristically expedient, clinging to the orthodoxy in which the UK stands shoulder to shoulder with the US in war.But the UK in 2007 was undoubtedly a different country to the one it had been in 1997: from devolution, which played its part in establishing peace in Northern Ireland, to civil partnerships and a revived NHS, Blair left Britain in a much better place. While his legacy has been overshadowed by the Iraq war, Tony Blair re-establishes a more rounded view of his time in office, and shows that the challenges facing Blair were the ones that still face Labour today.