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A few miles from New Orleans, at LaSalle's Landing - in what is now the city of Kenner - stands a life-size bronze statue of two men in combat. One of them is the legendary Gypsy Jem Mace, the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World and the last of the great bare-knuckle fighters. This is the story of Jem Mace's life. Born in Norfolk in 1931, between his first recorded fight, in October 1855, and his last - at the age of nearly 60 - he became the greatest fighter the world has ever known. But "Gypsy" Jem Mace was far more than a champion boxer: he played the fiddle in street processions in war-wrecked New Orleans; was friends with Wyatt Earp - survivor of the gunfight at the OK Corral (who refereed one of his fights), the author Charles Dickens; controversial actress Adah Mencken (he and Dickens were rivals for her affection); and the great and the good of New York and London high society; he fathered numerous children (the author is his great-great-grandson), and had countless lovers, resulting in many marriages and divorces.Gypsy Jem Mace is not simply a book about boxing, but more a narrative quest to uncover the life of a famous but forgotten ancestor, who died in poverty in 1910. This is a story that deserves to be told, one that will resonate with anyone, young or old, man or woman, who has ever sought to do something special before the light of life starts to dim.

FULLY UPDATED WITH ANOTHER YEAR OF THRILLING, HILARIOUS AND MIND-BENDING VIDEOS!YouTube is home to more than 14 billion videos, many documenting some of the greatest feats of human endeavour and endurance ever recorded. YouTube World Records 2026 is a glorious, interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping achievements.Super-powered with on-the-page links to more than 250 amazing videos, YouTube World Records 2026 showcases a host of amazing feats and tricks - including marshmallow catching and ice cream eating, mega-quick drumming and unbelievable basketball slam-dunks. This is the ultimate celebration of the world's greatest records.

FULLY UPDATED WITH ANOTHER YEAR OF THRILLING, HILARIOUS AND MIND-BENDING VIDEOS!YouTube is home to more than 14 billion videos, many documenting some of the greatest feats of human endeavour and endurance ever recorded. YouTube World Records 2027 is a glorious, interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping achievements.Super-powered with on-the-page links to more than 250 amazing videos, YouTube World Records 2027 showcases a host of amazing feats and tricks - including mass skydiving and egg stacking, high-heel sprinting and even a skateboarding pig. This is the ultimate celebration of the world's greatest records.

With a number-one album in multiple countries and over 53-million Instagram followers, Billie Eilish is a global star. She has collaborated with Justin Bieber and Khalid, headlined at Glastonbury and Coachella, and has appeared in Calvin Klein ad campaigns. In a short career, she has become an icon to Generation Z. 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 but equally bewitching tracks, such as Bellyache, Idontwannabeyouanymore, and My Boy, resulting in the Don't Smile at Me EP which broke the top twenty in over a dozen countries. Her 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 at massive arenas around the globe. It reveals the story behind the hits and explores what makes Billie Eilish the most extraordinary teenage star in the world.

Seven men. Seven years. 31 million Twitter followers. 11 billion YouTube views. 13 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS are a global phenomenon – this is their story. This fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling biography covers their journey from debut to Map of the Soul: 7, and looks at how this group of guys from South Korea have taken over the world. RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook can sing, dance and rap, and write and produce their own music too. From humble beginnings at a small agency to topping charts all over the world, their story is truly incredible, and testament to the amazing talent and hard work of each of the members. Their dedicated fanbase, ARMY, have supported them through thick and thin, celebrating triumphs alongside their idols and pushing them to ever-greater heights. Extensively researched, and written in an upbeat and accessible style, this book interweaves the backstories of each of the members with the narrative of the band as a whole, their modest debut and their astonishing rise to fame in their home country and beyond. It also includes 16 pages of full colour photographs of the band performing, posing and having fun.

Mohamed Salah: The Ultimate Fan Book takes you into the Egyptian football superstar's world like no other book. Learn about his amazing journey from growing up in a suburb of Cairo, to Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina, AS Roma and Liverpool, where he has become a superstar of the Premier League. Written in a lively style and filled with fun features, thrilling action photographs and enlightening quotes, Mohamed Salah: The Ultimate Fan Book celebrates his greatest moments and most famous goals, including the goals which have made him one of the world's most watchable superstars.

Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book takes you into the England superstar's world like no other book. Feared and respected as a goalscorer across England and Europe, Harry has been a prolific marksman where ever he has played. Born in London on 28 July 1993, he made his debut, for Tottenham on 25 August 2011, aged 18. He captained England to their first FIFA World Cup semi-final for 28 years in Russia and went onto winning the FIFA World CUp 2018 Golden Boot as top scorer with six goals. Written in a lively style and filled with fun features, fantastic photographs and enlightening quotes, Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book celebrates his greatest moments and most famous goals, including the goals which have made him one of the world's most watchable superstars.

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 all fans of one of the biggest bands on the planet.

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’.

Blackpink in your area – now fully revised and updated, this is the definitive guide to the biggest K-pop girl group on the planet.Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa are the hottest thing in pop right now – supremely talented with looks to die for, it’s no wonder everyone from Ariana Grande to Lady Gaga is a Blink! From headlining Coachella to sitting front row at Paris Fashion Week, these girls have done it all, and done it in style. Their music videos rack up billions of views on YouTube, and their world tours are sell-out events.If you want to know more about Blackpink, from their trainee days to world domination, this book covers it all: the songs, the choreography, the fashion, the music videos, the famous friends and the star collaborations. They really are ‘the only gang to run the game in high heels’.

Seven men. Ten years. 48 million Twitter followers. 27 billion YouTube views. 30 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS are a global phenomenon – this is their story.Fully revised and updated for a second time, this edition of the bestselling biography is the definitive account of BTS’s journey from their trainee days to the explosive global breakthroughs of ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Butter’, their retrospective compilation album Proof and their blossoming solo endeavours, exploring how this group of guys from South Korea have taken over the world.RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook can sing, dance and rap, and write and produce their own music too. From humble beginnings at a small agency to topping charts all over the world, their story is truly incredible, and testament to the amazing talent and hard work of each of the members. Their dedicated fanbase, ARMY, have supported them through thick and thin, celebrating triumphs alongside their idols and pushing them to ever-greater heights.Extensively researched, and written in an upbeat and accessible style, this unofficial biography interweaves the backstories of each of the members with the narrative of the band as a whole, their modest debut and their astonishing rise to fame in their home country and beyond. It also includes 8 pages of full colour photographs of the band performing, posing and having fun.

Rosalía is redefining pop music at a spectacular pace – a flamenco student turned global pop visionary, praised by the Vatican, embraced by the fashion world and adored by millions.From her early days studying traditional cante in Catalonia to the genre-shattering impact of El Mal Querer, MOTOMAMI and now the stunningly ambitious LUX, Rosalía has rewritten the rules of what a Spanish artist can be.Rosalía: The Making of a Modern Pop Icon is the first major (unauthorized) biography of the artist who has transformed modern pop by fusing religion, romance, R&B, classical music and more. A deep dive behind the hits, it reveals the creative risks, cultural battles and personal reinventions that have heralded her meteoric rise, making Rosalía one of the most magnetic artists of her generation.Featuring a beautiful photographic section and charting her journey from local stages to the top of global charts, this is the definitive portrait of an artist whose vision is as fearless as her voice. Bold and intimate, it captures Rosalía at the exact moment her star goes supernova.

Rosalía is redefining pop music at a spectacular pace – a flamenco student turned global pop visionary, praised by the Vatican, embraced by the fashion world and adored by millions.From her early days studying traditional cante in Catalonia to the genre-shattering impact of El Mal Querer, MOTOMAMI and now the stunningly ambitious LUX, Rosalía has rewritten the rules of what a Spanish artist can be.Rosalía: The Making of a Modern Pop Icon is the first major (unauthorized) biography of the artist who has transformed modern pop by fusing religion, romance, R&B, classical music and more. A deep dive behind the hits, it reveals the creative risks, cultural battles and personal reinventions that have heralded her meteoric rise, making Rosalía one of the most magnetic artists of her generation.Featuring a beautiful photographic section and charting her journey from local stages to the top of global charts, this is the definitive portrait of an artist whose vision is as fearless as her voice. Bold and intimate, it captures Rosalía at the exact moment her star goes supernova.

Discover the world's greatest record-breaking feats, stunts and tricks in this interactive celebration. YouTube is the world's most-visited video sharing site, where more than 1 billion hours of content are viewed every day. It's packed with seemingly endless amazing clips, many documenting incredible feats of human endeavour and endurance. YouTube World Records 2022 is the original and best interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping efforts.Super-powered with on-the-page QR code links to more than 250 amazing videos, YouTube World Records 2022 showcases the greatest feats ever recorded on the internet. From the tallest and smallest to the greatest and maddest, this sensational collection covers music, sport, technology and everything in between – including pancake tossing. fiery-hot pepper eating, mega-quick drumming and unbelievable basketball slam-dunks. Vibrantly illustrated and incredibly entertaining, this is the ultimate celebration of the world's greatest records.

Seven men. 78 million Instagram followers. 30 billion YouTube views. 47 billion Spotify streams. Sold out world tours. BTS are a global phenomenon – this is their story.Fully revised and updated for a third time, this 2026 edition of the bestselling biography is the definitive account of BTS’s journey from their trainee days to the explosive global breakthroughs of ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Butter’, their retrospective compilation album Proof and their blossoming solo endeavours, exploring how this group of guys from South Korea have taken over the world.RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook can sing, dance and rap, and they write and produce their own music too. From humble beginnings at a small agency to topping charts all over the world, their story is testament to the amazing talent and hard work of each of the members. Their dedicated fanbase, ARMY, have supported them through thick and thin, celebrating triumphs alongside their idols and pushing them to ever-greater heights.Since the last edition in 2023, the story of BTS has entered an exciting new chapter. As members released chart-topping solo music and fulfilled South Korea’s mandatory military service, anticipation for their return has only grown. By June 2025, all seven had completed their service and reunited, thrilling fans worldwide with the announcement of a brand-new group album and a global tour set to kick off in spring 2026. This updated edition captures that pivotal moment – when seven individuals come back together as BTS, ready to begin the next era of their extraordinary journey.

YouTube is the world's number one video-sharing website and hosts over 150 million clips, many with the power to make us laugh, gasp and even shed a tear. The Most Awesome YouTube Videos Ever! is an expertly curated collection of the website's greatest clips and a celebration of the continuing creativity of YouTube posters. Exploring 150 clips and with each entry carrying a QR code, the reader is instantly able to watch the site's most amazing clips. From the world famous and global viral hits to highly creative and the not so well known, this is the perfect gift for YouTube fanatics or those new to the site.

Are you stark raving bonkers? Have you no care for life and limb? Too much adrenaline and not enough brain cells? Like hospital food? Then this is just the book for you. A collection of no-brain misadventures, pranks, sports, jobs and dare-devil high jinks that no-one in their right mind would even contemplate trying. There's a treacherous world out there just waiting for someone with guts, a lust for adventure and absolutely no sense whatsoever. So, make sure you've got the address of your local A & E handy, make your last will and testament and get ready to roll with 100 mad fool ideas...

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.

Grandma - You're the Best! is a glorious collection of more than 300 quotes celebrating grandmothers and grannies everywhere. Grandmas 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 grandma'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, Grandma - You're the Best! makes for a delightful book and gift.

The History of the European Championship tells the tale of each tournament, highlighting the key events and providing an in-depth account of every final.This book also provides a detailed preview of EURO 2024, which is being staged in Germany across 10 state-of-the-art stadiums.

The legends of Highbury and The Emirates stand tall in the football pantheon. They include world-class players from Thierry Henry and David Seaman to Dennis Bergkamp, Bukayo Saka and other greats of the club. This book explores the feats and achievements of those who excited and delighted fans and saw their names written into the history of Arsenal forever.Through the years, Arsenal supporters have been privileged to watch some of the great teams of English football: from the dominant side of the 1930s to the Double-winners of 1971; from the Anfield title-snatchers to the great 'Invincibles'; and on to the young Gunners of the present day.Every era has delivered new heroes and those fan favourites are the focus of these pages. Legends are more than just players though. The book examines the top managers who brought glory to the club, the greatest teams to wear the famous red and white and the most memorable matches in the club's glorious history.

World Club Football Records is a net-bulging collection of standout football records, stats and trivia from around the globe. The triumphs and outstanding achievements from the Premier League, FA Cup, Spain’s LaLiga, Germany’s Bundesliga, the Champions League and Copa Libertadores, together with many other leading competitions worldwide, are expertly logged in this amazing book, providing essential reference for football fans everywhere. All the contemporary galácticos of world football are prominently featured, including Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid’s exciting young talent Jude Bellingham.

The Cheltenham Festival is a sporting event like no other. Its history featuresnames that resonate across the ages, such as equine celebrities Kauto Star,Best Mate, Denman, Golden Miller and Arkle, jockeys from Pat Taaffe to RubyWalsh and Rachael Blackmore, and masterful trainers of the likes of WillieMullins and Nicky Henderson.The biggest occasion in the jump season calendar, the festival boasts someof the most high profile races in the sport, including the Champion Hurdle,the Queen Mother Champion Chase, The Stayers’ Hurdle as well as theCheltenham Gold Cup, and to win to the sound of the famous “CheltenhamRoar” is the dream of every chaser or hurdler, from amateur to novice toseasoned jumper.Marking the centenary of the Gold Cup, this book traces the CheltenhamFestival’s evolution from humble beginnings into an incredible spectacle wherethe aristocracy mingle with day trippers, while the Irish arrive in their thousandsto make this small Gloucester town seem like an outpost of the Emerald Isle.A glorious celebration of the world’s greatest jump-racing event,showcasing 100 years of the incomparable Cheltenham Gold Cup

This is Simone Biles, as the indomitable force of gymnastics and America’sOlympic gold medalist.Immerse yourself in this must-have, beautifully illustrated book chroniclingSimone’s extraordinary journey from a young girl with a dream to a global sportsicon. With an incredible collection of 32 Olympic and World Championshipmedals, she has solidified her legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.Since her historic performances at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won fourgold medals, Simone has continued to push boundaries, showcasing her unmatched talent and determination. She has also used her platform to advocatefor mental health awareness, becoming a voice of empowerment and inspiration for many, especially young athletes.This book not only delves into her remarkable achievements but also explores herpersonal journey, marked by triumphs, challenges, and a profound commitmentto her values. Discover the stories behind her most iconic routines, her powerfulcomeback at the 2024 Paris Games, and personal insights into her life off themat, all beautifully illustrated to showcase the grace and strength of Simone Biles.

Fully revised and updated, World Club Football Records is a net-bulging collection of standout football records, stats and trivia fromaround the globe. The triumphs and outstanding achievements from thePremier League, FA Cup, Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga, theChampions League and Copa Libertadores, together with many otherleading competitions worldwide, are expertly logged in this amazingbook, providing essential reference for football fans everywhere. All thecontemporary superstars of world football are prominently featured,including Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham,Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich'sHarry Kane and the next 'chosen one', Barc a's Lamine Yamal. It contains:* Top goalscorers * Most appearances * Biggest attendances* Most hat-tricks * Highest wins * Goalkeeping records* Longest unbeaten sequences * Most penalties scored* Most points in a season * Most successful managers* Youngest and oldest players and much, much more...