Dívka z malého města s neuvěřitelným talentem, ale také silou a odhodláním uskutečnit svůj sen. Taylor Swift se z miláčka Ameriky stala globální superstar, která vyprodává stadiony po celém světě. Jak tu dalekou cestu urazila a jak se vyrovnává s odvrácenou stranou slávy? Do detailů aktualizovaná biografie zkoumá Taylořin hudební vývoj i její postavení neohrožené byznysmenky, která si stanovuje svoje vlastní pravidla. Od raných začátků v Pensylvánii přes výzvy, kterým čelila na cestě k úspěchu, vztahy s Harrym Stylesem, Joe Alwynem a Travisem Kelcem až po rekordní turné Eras. Chas Newkey-Burden je britský novinář a autor. Napsal 29 knih, mimo jiné biografie Adele, Paris Hilton nebo Amy Winehouse.

A polish bear in World War II rose to the rank of colonel. Penguins can't taste fish. The ashes of the man who invented the pringles container are buried in one.Houseflies buzz in the key of F. 'hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia' is the fear of long words. These are just 0.1% of all the facts in this incredible tome! Written by seven authors and covering subjects as diverse as The Universe, Art and Literature, The Natural World and Movies, The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds is the ultimate trivia book! Why not amaze family and friends with the reasons pandas do handstands, the sinister source of the term 'rule of thumb', or that the patent for the fire hydrant was destroyed...in a fire. Every entry is weird, wonderful, inspiring and quite brilliantly, true!

A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom. David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him. Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.Such revelations include:- There are 18 plants and animals named after him- When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'*- The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'. Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan. * He has over thirty!