Adrian Besley

Seven good-looking boys - Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook - who can dance as well as they can sing, are tearing up the global music charts. Nothing new? Think again. BTS, who rose to fame in their native South Korea in 2013 and who sing almost entirely in Korean, are now a sensation in the US, the UK, Australia and the rest of the world. K-pop is a growing phenomenon in the West. Over the last three years, it's steadily garnered a huge following among social-media-savvy teen girls. With their clean-cut good looks, fabulously choreographed and perfectly executed dance moves, and catchy blend of pop, soft hip hop and RnB, BTS are leading the advance. Extensively researched, and written in an upbeat and accessible style, this book interweaves the success stories of each of the boys with how the band got together, while documenting their amazing rise to fame in Southeast Asia, and then the world. It includes 16 pages of full colour photographs of the band playing live, posing and having fun.

Icons of K-Pop

A comprehensive guide to the K-pop girl group who are taking the music world by storm. The sassiest, most stylish girls around - BLACKPINK! 'Blackpink in Your Area!' The K-pop girl group are taking their catchphrase literally; they have just finished a sell-out stadium world tour. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, all beautiful and supremely talented women in their early 20s, are the hottest thing in pop right now - and they only have a dozen songs! If Blackpink were ever a secret, the secret was out by April 2019, when they headlined Coachella, and their fandom - known as Blinks - suddenly included Ariana Grande and Harry Styles. They are the first female K-pop group to have had four #1 singles on Billboard's World Digital chart, and their single 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' became the most viewed music video by a K-pop group on YouTube - take that, BTS! This book is the perfect unofficial guide to Blackpink. It relates their days as trainees, their debut, their hits and success in the US, examines the personalities of each of the members and details their choreography, fashion and style triumphs and reveals why they are 'the only gang to run the game in high heels'.

K-Pop's No.1 Girl Group

Blackpink

With number one songs all over the world, a Bond theme, an armful of Grammys and over 70 million Instagram followers to her name, Billie Eilish is a global star. She has collaborated with Justin Bieber and Khalid, headlined Glastonbury and Coachella, and appeared in Calvin Klein ad campaigns. In her short career she has become an icon for Generation Z. Her postponed world tour is already sold out, spanning North and South America and Europe. Billie grew up in a close-knit family- her brother Finneas still writes and produces her songs - in Highland Park, a suburb of LA. Home-schooled and encouraged to express herself, she was a promising dancer until musical success came literally overnight in 2015. 'Ocean Eyes', a song uploaded to SoundCloud for her dance tutor, received a thousand plays in twenty-four hours. The thirteen-year-old's ethereal singing voice was intoxicating and the track went viral. But she was no one-hit wonder; over the next year, Billie and Finneas produced a series of eclectic tracks resulting in the Don't Smile at Me EP which broke the top twenty in over a dozen countries. She followed up with a record-smashing full length album, When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?, featuring the now-iconic 'Bad Guy'. Her legions of new fans discovered an artist who, undaunted and even emboldened by her youth, had something to say about independence, veganism, mental health, body image, love and the maelstrom of teenage life. This book follows her journey from singing in her bedroom to performing in massive arenas around the globe, winning Grammys and launching her own fashion line. It reveals the story behind the hits and explores what makes Billie Eilish the most extraordinary teenage star in the world.

From e-girl to Icon: The Unofficial Biography

Billie Eilish

BTS. Icone del K-pop. La biografia non ufficiale

A K-pop band like no other, EXO have been dominating charts and stealing hearts since they debuted in 2012. This unofficial biography tells their extraordinary story. Extensively researched, this book weaves in the backstories of each of the nine individual members with the story of the band as a whole.

Superestrellas Del K-pop / the Unofficial Biography

With number one albums in multiple countries and five Grammys under her belt, Billie Eilish has become a pop sensation. Billie was a promising young dancer until musical success came literally overnight in 2015. A song she uploaded to SoundCloud received a thousand plays in twenty-four hours. The thirteen-year-old's voice intoxicated listeners and the track went viral. Billie and her brother, Finneas, produced a series of eclectic but equally bewitching tracks, which drew fans from around the world. Follow her journey from singing in her bedroom to performing at huge arenas, and find out what makes Billie Eilish the most extraordinary teenage star in the world.

From E-Girl to Icon

Billie Eilish, The Unofficial Biography

A K-pop band like no other, EXO have been dominating charts and stealing hearts since they debuted in 2012. For the first time, this unofficial biography will tell their extraordinary story. Extensively researched, this book weaves in the backstories of each of the nine individual members with the story of the band as a whole, as well as detailing the support from their incredible fanbase, EXO-L. As any EXO-L knows, EXO come from an alien planet and possess superpowers - not hard to believe when you see how talented they are! They record their songs in Korean, Mandarin and Japanese, they have millions of fans all over the world, their music videos clock up hundreds of millions of views, and a captivated global audience watched this Korean-Chinese band close the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. No wonder Dazed magazine called them the 'biggest Korean boyband in the world'. Featuring biographies of each of the nine current members - Suho, Xiumin, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun - as well as previous members Luhan, Kris and Tao, and taking an in-depth look at what makes them stand out from the K-pop crowd, this accessible and upbeat book is a must for any fan of one of the biggest bands on the planet.

K-Pop Superstars

This is the story of Monty Python, one the most popular and influential forces in modern comedy--and of their TV show--told in words and images. This celebratory book includes 22 removable facsimiles of rare memorabilia from their official archives, including hand-scribbled scripts, cue sheets, character lists, posters, and animation artwork. Written with active input from the Pythons themselves, the book recounts the adventures of all six members and their TV show, from early days in the Cambridge Footlights through early appearances on the BBC, global stardom, the inevitable fights, and their triumphant reunions.

Hidden Treasures

Monty Python's Flying Circus

INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. The Best Dad in the World is a charming collection of more than 300 quotes celebrating fathers and fatherhood. Dads have deservedly attracted thousands of amazing quotes, thoughts and observations and this unique anthology features contributions from the deeply philosophical to the wonderfully humorous, and is the perfect present to say thank you for all their hard work on your behalf. With witty and wonderful quotes from the stars of stage, screen and literature, the worlds of music, comedy and politics, The Best Dad in the World makes for a delightful book and gift.

Dad's the Best!

A guide to outdoor recreation describes such projects and activities as building a go-kart, paddling a kayak, and making a kite, and includes information about wilderness survival skills.

Essential Skills and Activities for Boys of All Ages

The Outdoor Book for Adventurous Boys

"Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty." --Coco Chanel "A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life." --Muhammad Ali

Humorous Quotes for Those Celebrating Their Fifth Decade

Rockin' Into Your 50s

"At twenty years of age the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment." --Benjamin Franklin "The first forty years of life give us the text: the next thirty supply the commentary." --Arthur Schopenhauer

Humorous Quotes for Those Celebrating Their Fourth Decade

In Your 40s and Still Cool!

"War is no laughing matter but sometimes a blast of humour is the best tactic. So prepare for an assault on your funny bone! Forced Laughter is a storming collection of gags and humorous stories from the Army, Airforce and Navy. From basic training to the front line there is no aspect of military life that escapes the indomitable wit of the armed forces!"--Publisher's description.

Jokes for Military Types and Armchair Generals

Forced Laughter

The Best Mum in the World is a glorious collection of more than 300 quotes celebrating mothers and motherhood. Mums have deservedly attracted thousands of amazing quotes, thoughts and observations and this unique anthology features contributions from the deeply philosophical to the wonderfully humorous, and is the perfect present to say thank you for all their hard work on your behalf. With witty and wonderful quotes from the stars of stage, screen and literature, the worlds of music, comedy and politics, The Best Mum in the World makes for a delightful book and gift. 'A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.' Emily Dickinson. 'All I am I owe to my mother.' George Washington. 'Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not.' James Joyce. 'God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.' Ruyard Kipling.

Gift Wit - Mum's the Best

Written in a lively, buzzing style, and filled with fun features, fantastic photographs, and enlightening quotes, this book celebrates the Swedish maestro's early life and his career on and off the field. You will learn about his childhood, his youth in Sweden, his time playing for his hometown team (Malm FF), and his path to global superstardom, starring for clubs in the Netherlands (Ajax), Italy (Juventus, Inter Milan, and A.C. Milan), Spain (Barcelona), and France (Paris Saint-Germain). You will discover how he honed his incredible technique, instinctive eye for goal, and ability to sniff out a chance. This is a highly entertaining insight into a pro soccer legend.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. Grandad - You're the Best! is a glorious collection of more than 300 quotes celebrating grandfathers everywhere. Grandads have deservedly attracted thousands of amazing quotes, thoughts and observations and this unique anthology features contributions from the deeply philosophical to the wonderfully humorous, and is the perfect present to say thank you for all your grandad's love, kindness and compassion. With witty and wonderful quotes from the stars of stage, screen and literature, the worlds of music, comedy and politics, Grandad - You're the Best! makes for a delightful book and gift.

Humorous Quotes Celebrating Brilliant Grandfathers

Grandad You're the Best!

Monty Python's Flying Circus: 50 Years of Hidden Treasures

The Outdoor Book for Adventurous Chaps will remind olderreaders of their fondest childhood memories: days of buildinggo-karts and tree-houses, mucking around on rope swings or in rock pools. It will re-awaken these half-forgotten activities and give younger readers an exciting incentive to get off their backsides and turn off the television and/or games console for a few hours of good old-fashioned entertainment, that will easily drift on into a whole day.With sections covering fieldcraft skills and activities for different types of environment from countryside to beach along with a range of cunning inventions every schoolboy should know, the book goes well beyond the typical scouting handbook or outdoor survival guide, introducing an extra element of magic and irreverence, as it explores the fun side of the outdoors as well as the practical.

The Outdoor Book for Adventurous Chaps

An interactive record book with more than 250 links--and the ultimate salute to the craziest-ever YouTube stunts. If you want to witness the most incredible feats of human endeavor and endurance, just go to YouTube, where you'll find millions of jaw-dropping clips. This interactive record book celebrates those amazing, heroic efforts for the first time. Super-powered with on-the-page links to over 250 amazing videos, the book showcases the greatest exploits ever recorded on the file-sharing website. From the tallest and smallest to the greatest and maddest, YouTube World Records has it covered--from daredevil stunts and fiery-hot pepper eating to mega-quick drumming and unbelievable basketball slam-dunks. In addition to 180 amazing color photographs and mind-boggling facts, stats, and trivia, you'll get information on how you could become a record holder, too

The World's Greatest Record-Breaking Feats, Stunts and Tricks

Youtube World Records

Experience YouTube like never before through the world's biggest and best guide to the most talked-about, shared and commented-on clips of all time.

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