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Sphere
Pub. Date
2020.
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Haiti. A poor country rich in courage, strength and love. As these four women are about to discover. Charlie, the rootless daughter of American missionaries, now working as a hairdresser in Northern California. Bea, Charlie's eccentric grandmother, who is convinced a reunion with her estranged mother will help Charlie heal. Lizbeth, a Texas widow who has never strayed too far from home. And Senzey, a young Haitian mother dealing with a lifetime of...
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Orion
Pub. Date
2016
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Prince was an icon. A man who defined an era of music and changed the shape of popular culture forever. There is no doubt that he was one of the most talented and influential artists of all time, and also one of the most mysterious. On 21st April 2016 the world lost its Prince; it was the day the music died. From his traumatic childhood and demonic pursuit of music as a means of escape, to his rise to superstardom, professional rivalries and marriages...
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Century
Pub. Date
2019.
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Prince was a musical genius, one of the most talented, beloved, accomplished, popular, and acclaimed musicians in pop history. But he wasn't only a musician - he was also a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, gritty funk paradise of his early records to the mythical landscape of 'Purple Rain' to the psychedelia of Paisley Park. But his greatest creative act was turning Prince Rogers...
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William Collins
Pub. Date
2018
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Few heirs to the throne have suffered as much humiliation as Prince Charles. Despite his hard work and genuine concern for the disadvantaged, he has struggled to overcome his unpopularity. After Diana's death, his approval rating crashed to 4% and has been only rescued by his marriage to Camilla. Nevertheless, just one third of Britons now support him to be the next king. Many still fear that his accession to the throne will cause a constitutional...
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Pub. Date
2017
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Today Harry is the most popular member of the monarchy after Her Majesty herself. He has won the public's heart as the loveable rogue prince and royal heartthrob for girls and women around the world. What sets Harry apart from the rest of his family is the twinkle in the eye - the ability to rip up the rule book and let his natural cheekiness shine through. Duncan Larcombe's insightful and entertaining biography of the rebellious royal recalls Harry's...
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Aurum
Pub. Date
2011
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Prince Charles' penchant for writing to politicians to voice his concerns over the horrors of contemporary architecture and threats to the environment is well known. Now, thanks to one of the most extraordinary leaks of modern times, this book reveals the hitherto unknown and remarkably wide range of Charles's communications.
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William Collins
Pub. Date
2020
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The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry's closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures - one burdened with the responsibility...
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Canongate
Pub. Date
2007
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It is almost 30 years since Prince Rogers Nelson released his first album. In that time he has been a superstar, a recluse, an inspiration, and a symbol. But throughout all these changes he has remained a prodigiously talented singer, songwriter, performer and musician. In this book, Brian Morton dissects the man behind the artist.
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Since the royal wedding, jubilee and birth of Prince George, there is a growing resurgence of affection for the monarchy and speculation as to when Charles will take the throne. In terms of access and approval, this is the closest anyone will get to an authorised biography of the future king.
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Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2024
Description
Lonely Planet's 'Atlantic Canada' is a comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wander the waterfront in Halifax, see the tides at Bay of Fundy, follow The Viking Trail; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Michael Joseph
Pub. Date
2017
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Drawing on extensive access to the Royal Family's inner circle, Sally Bedell Smith delivers unprecedented insights into Prince Charles, a man who possesses a fiercely independent spirit, and yet has spent his life in waiting for the ultimate role.
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Tom Bower, Britain's leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web surrounding the Sussexes and their relationship with the royal family. From courtroom dramas to courtier politics, using extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, this book uncovers an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.
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John Blake
Pub. Date
2013
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With the world watching, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, third in line of succession to the throne, was born on 22 July 2013. Since the Palace announced the Duchess's much anticipated pregnancy in 2012, speculation had gone into overdrive surrounding the pitter-patter of tiny feet. As well as a history of the young couple's romantic relationship, this in-depth book chronicles the next chapter of this modern day fairytale.
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Arrow
Pub. Date
2011
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Few people are more intimately acquainted with the lives and loves of Princes William and Harry than Katie Nicholl, royal correspondent for the Mail on Sunday. In this book she recounts the story of William's royal romance with Kate Middleton, the young woman destined to become Queen Catherine.
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Corvus
Pub. Date
2017
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In the depths of the Teutoburg Wald, in a landscape riven by ravines, darkened by ancient oak and bisected by fast-flowing streams, Arminius of the Cherusci led a confederation of six Germanic tribes in the annihilation of three Roman legions. Deep in the forest almost 20,000 men were massacred without mercy; fewer than 200 of them ever made it back across the Rhine. To Rome's shame, three sacred Eagles were lost that day. But Arminius wasn't brought...
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Tempus
Pub. Date
2006
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Prince Albert Victor was the heir to the throne before his death in 1892. His life was virtually ignored by historians until the 1970s, but now he is only remembered as a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders. This work by Andrew Cook attempts to prove his innocence and reveal the truth about this key Royal figure.
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The Robson Press
Pub. Date
2013
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This is the story of Prince Harry, the Queen's grandchild, son of the Prince of Wales and perhaps the most popular member of the Royal Family. From a childhood overshadowed by his parents' troubled marriage and scarred by the tragic death of his mother, to his brilliant public performances at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, this book charts the remarkable journey of a young man with an extraordinary destiny.
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Michael O'Mara Books
Pub. Date
2013
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Prince Harry is arguably one of the most recognized faces in the world today, and is never far from the media spotlight. No matter how privileged his upbringing and how protected he has been, Prince Harry has certainly lived life. This book sets out to document the full, true story behind the popular, if sometimes controversial, prince.