Douglas Wight

Sophie Crockett

‘Asperger’s made me a prisoner in my own home. When I finally entered the real world, evil was waiting.’ A shocking true account of one girl’s harrowing journey to survival.

Against My Will: Groomed, trapped and abused. This is my true story of survival.

Sophie Crockett spent most of her childhood suffering from crippling anxiety. Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, she became a virtual prisoner in her own home, afraid to venture outside. After battling with depression, eating disorders and self-harm, Sophie had the courage to re-enter society in her late teens.

Against My Will: Groomed, Trapped and Abused. This Is My True Story of Survival

A biography of American film star Leo DiCaprio.

The Biography

Leonardo Dicaprio

He's made $100 million, is the hottest DJ in the world and has worked with the pop royalty - but who is Calvin Harris? And how did he go from stacking shelves in his local supermarket to such astonishing global success? He's come a long way from making music in his bedroom in his native Dumfries but since bursting onto the music scene with 'Acceptable in the 80s' in 2007, he has broken Michael Jackson's record for most hits from one album, become the first British artist to have one billion plays on Spotify and turned hit-maker for stars like Kylie Minogue, Rihanna, Cheryl Cole and Dizzee Rascal. This is the astonishing story of Calvin Harris's journey from struggling musician to international star, revealing what makes him tick, why he has the Midas touch, how he went from being a lanky kid with little self-confidence to a modelling deal with Armani and how he became a global megastar..

The $100 Million DJ

Calvin Harris

Une vie, des films... Leonardo DiCaprio est née le 11 novembre 1974. " Je suis le roi du monde ! " C'était le cri de Leonardo DiCaprio alors qu'il se tenait sur la proue du Titanic. Le film qui a pulvérisé tous les records (près de 20 millions d'entrées en France) et qui le propulse super star ! Leonardo est bien loin de ses débuts lorsqu'il était figurant dans des séries télés avant d'interpréter son 1er grand rôle au cinéma dans Roméo et Juliette (1995). Il a construit sa carrière sur des performances captivantes dans des films comme Attrape moi si tu peux (2002) et Les infiltrés (2006) de Martin Scorcèse. En 2005, il est nommé aux Oscars et remporte le Golden Globe du meilleur acteur pour sa performance dans Aviator (Martin Scorcèse). Un artiste au multiple talent et à la carrière fulgurante. Ecologiste, il s'est énormément consacré aux causes humanitaires à travers le monde et n'a jamais hésité à affirmer ses idées politiques en soutenant notamment les démocrates. Au cinéma, il a côtoyé depuis près de 15 ans les plus grandes actrices mais côté privé, il reste une énigme et son éternel célibat fait de lui l'un des acteurs les plus convoités. Il a notamment été fiancé aux plus belles femmes du monde (Gisele Bündchen, Bar Refaeli) mais il ne semble pas prêt à s'installer. Imprévisible, Leonardo fait toujours des choix de films audacieux. Grand perfectionniste, il est incontestablement l'un des acteurs les plus " bankable " de sa génération...

Léonardo le Magnifique

'I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD' That was the cry from Leonardo DiCaprio as he stood astride the bow in Titanic - the movie that would go on to smash all records, raking in a whopping GBP1.1 billion worldwide. Now, few Hollywood movers and shakers would dispute that statement as Leo has rocketed to become one of the highest paid actors in the world. And his position looks set to be secure after an incredible 2013 which saw Hollywood's hottest talent appearing as the eponymous Jay Gatsy in the Great Gatsby, following swiftly on the heels of the great success of Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster, Django Unchained. Yet, although he's spent over 15 years at the top of his profession, Leonardo remains something of an enigma - his often daring movie choices suggest an actor still striving for perfection.

Leonardo DiCaprio - The Biography

Jennifer Wiley

She's the hottest pop star in Britain, with four number one singles, a number one album. She is credited with attracting an extra four million viewers to BBC1's The Voice and is one of two new star judges on The X Factor. But who is Rita Ora? What makes her tick? What drives her to succeed? And what has she got that Simon Cowell was willing to stake the future of his prime time talent show on it? Featuring new material from the UK and her native Kosovo, 'Hot Right Now' charts Rita's incredible journey from her humble beginnings in Pristina to international superstardom.

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