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Inspired by her own contact with Africa, Caroline Oliver has written biographies of five intrepid women who traveled through the interior of Africa during colonial times. Two were explorers. Alexine Tinne led her own expedition up the Bahr el Ghazal tributary of the Nile. The second sketch traces the expeditions of Florence Baker who accompanied her husband on two hazardous journeys to the lake regions of Central Africa. Oliver portrays Mary Kingsley, an intellectual who walked alone through the West African forests doing ethnographic research. The closing biographies are of two missionaries; Mary Slessor, who became the first female magistrate of the Okon district of Calabar, and Mother Kevin, who established many schools throughout East Africa. Oliver brings to her writing the special enthusiasm gained from having seen the African backgrounds in which these women lived and worked.

John McLaren has dedicated his life to rescuing mistreated donkeys. When he finds Pollyanne at a livestock auction - unloved and horribly frail - he knows immediately that if he doesn't take her home to the sanctuary he has made his life's work, she stands little chance of surviving. John soon discovers that despite her terrible start in life, Pollyanne has the X factor: she is destined for more than the local nativity play. The bright lights of the West End beckon and before long, Pollyanne is appearing onstage with opera's biggest stars.She may have hit the animal A-list, but Pollyanne's no diva. When the curtain comes down, there's nowhere she'd rather be than at home with John and her four-legged friends. Sarah Oliver's Pollyanne is a heart-warming true story of unconditional love - and a Little Donkey with star quality.

Join Joe and Max on a wild adventure to save the spiky wonders of the garden When Joe and Max discover a call for hedgehog rescuers, they jump into action, turning their backyard into Pricklington Palace, a sanctuary for sick and injured hedgehogs. With the help of their mum, a kind vet, and a whole lot of creativity, they learn how to build cozy hedgehog homes, create safe garden spaces, and even take care of their very first resident, Lady Scabbers. Along the way, they discover the joys of protecting wildlife, learning that every small effort makes a huge difference in saving these vulnerable creatures.Explore how two brothers' mission to help hedgehogs brings their community together in a heartwarming tale of care and compassion

Join Joe and Max on a wild adventure to save the spiky wonders of the garden When Joe and Max discover a call for hedgehog rescuers, they jump into action, turning their backyard into Pricklington Palace, a sanctuary for sick and injured hedgehogs. With the help of their mum, a kind vet, and a whole lot of creativity, they learn how to build cozy hedgehog homes, create safe garden spaces, and even take care of their very first resident, Lady Scabbers. Along the way, they discover the joys of protecting wildlife, learning that every small effort makes a huge difference in saving these vulnerable creatures.Explore how two brothers' mission to help hedgehogs brings their community together in a heartwarming tale of care and compassion

Pollyanne was once a lonely, mistreated donkey with no love. But when John rescued her and brought her to his sanctuary, everything changed. As Pollyanne blossomed, she found new friends and even became a star From parades to performing at the Royal Opera House, Pollyanne's journey shows the magic of kindness, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

If you've ever dreamt of meeting Justin Bieber then this is the book for you! Author Sarah Oliver has the inside scoop from Justin's biggest Beliebers from around the world, including all the gossip about what happened when they met Justin, Scooter and Kenny...and tour secrets you won't hear anywhere else. Sophie from Iluka is the leader of the Perth Bieber Team and arranges the Australian events and parades for Justin. She travelled all the way to New York for Justin - find out what stage manager Scrappy said about it. Anna from Sankt Veit an der Glan took part in a flashmob to 'All Around the World' and was Justin's Austrian One Less Lonely Girl. Discover what it's like to be serenaded on stage by Justin. Kaelyn from Los Angeles met Justin at his dance studio and was thrilled when he surprised her and his other Beliebers with a special gift. Discover just what Justin's dancers are like - and the special performance they did at Atlanta airport. Sarah Oliver reveals all this and much more, including which countries Justin, his dancers and his crew love the most and some of the crazy things they get up to when they're not on stage. Sit back, relax and follow in the footsteps of Justin as he goes around the world!

Miley Cyrus first shot to fame at a young age playing Hannah Montana but she has long-since said goodbye to her good girl image, and is now best known for pushing the boundaries - both on and off stage. This biography tells of Miley's extraordinary upbringing; what it was like growing up with Billy Ray Cyrus as her dad and how she coped with being a multi-millionaire by the time she was 15. It tells of her ups and downs, her relationship breakups and her difficult search for friends who wouldn't betray her. From childhood all Miley wanted to do was perform, whether that be singing or acting. She has had to fight to get where she is today and has had to face many battles over the years: she was bullied relentlessly at school; she lost the person she was closest to in the world and she has had to deal with a stalker who thinks he is married to her. Fortunately, Miley shares a tight bond with her siblings, who share her love of music, and she enjoys spending family time with them and her parents whenever she can. Find out why she will never regret her controversial MTV VMA performance with Robin Thicke and how she felt as she performed her Bangerz tour around the world in this in-depth biography written by one of Miley's biggest Smilers.

If you've ever dreamt of meeting Taylor Swift then this is the book for you! Author Sarah Oliver has the inside scoop from Taylor's biggest Swifties from around the world, including all the gossip about what happened when they met Taylor, her mom Andrea and her publicist Tree...and tour secrets from Loft '89, Club Red and T-Party you won't hear anywhere else. Chloe from Southampton was invited to listen to 1989 months before its release at a top-secret session event for Taylor's biggest fans. She also found out that Taylor loves stalking fans on Twitter. Marley from Piedmont, Alabama spent hours hanging out with Taylor, enjoying a pizza party in her penthouse apartment. She met her cat Olivia and found out what the real Taylor is like - away from the spotlight. Kristen from Bloomfield, New Jersey became infamous after a photo of her shaking with excitement at a Red concert went viral in the Swiftie community. Initially mortified, it did mean that she got to meet Taylor two years later.Sarah Oliver reveals all this and much more about the life of one of the most exciting pop stars today including: which countries are Taylor's favourites and why; what she likes to do on her days off; and some of the incredible things she's done when not performing. Sit back, relax and follow in the footsteps of Taylor as she goes around the world!

Not many have managed it, but like Robbie Williams and Justin Timberlake, Zayn Malik has successfully escaped his boyband image to become a credible popstar in his own right. Zayn’s debut solo single `Pillowtalk’ topped the charts around the world and has had over half a billion views on YouTube. His album Mind of Mine debuted at no.1 in both the UK and US charts, proving that he’s on his way to becoming as colossal as the band he left behind. Not only have the Directioners remained as loyal as ever, but his fanbase has also grown as he has developed his more mature, R&B sound. With almost 20m Twitter followers, he’s certainly lost none of his popularity. Zayn’s life remains of huge interest to his fans and gossip-followers worldwide, whether for his hairstyles, comments about his former bandmates or his relationship with American supermodel Gigi Hadid. In this completely updated title, bestselling celebrity biographer Sarah Oliver charts Zayn’s incredible journey from Bradford to Los Angeles and all that’s happened in between.

A is for ...Auditions. Ryan Murphy and his team scoured Broadway for the right cast members for his new musical television concept. B is for ...Ballads. Learn about how the Glee music team chooses the perfect song for each episode. C is for...Cutie. Chris Colfer plays boy soprano Kurt Hummel, a character written especially for him. Glee A-Z is a fun, insightful look into the world of McKinley High. Find out all you wanted to know about Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison and the rest of the club.

Multi-award winning artist and indisputable queen of R&B, Rihanna is one of the most recognisable and successful singers in the world. With hits such as 'Umbrella', 'Take a Bow' and 'Don't Stop the Music', the beautiful Barbadian has gone from a talented young singer from a broken home, to a bestselling and Grammy award-winning superstar. Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born in Saint Michael, Barbados, in 1988. Moving to the United States at the tender age of 16, Rihanna became the youngest ever musician to sign for Def Jam records, after sending her demo to the then company head, Jay-Z. Her debut single 'Pon de Replay' went to Number 2 in both the UK and US single charts, with her subsequent album Music of the Sun becoming a global bestseller. Following the success of her debut, Rihanna went straight back into the studio to record her follow-up album with renowned R&B producer and singer, Ne-Yo. A Girl Like Me went platinum in both the UK and US and the lead singer 'SOS' became her biggest selling of her career. A live tour followed and her next three platinum-selling albums, Good Girl Gone Bad, Rated R and Loud, confirmed Rihanna as one of th emost exciting and successful artists on the planet.

A is for ...acting. Rob is a complete natural in front of the camera but he has never been to professional stage school and only got into acting as a hobby. B is for ...Best Friends. Learn all about who Rob likes to hang out with and what he looks for in a friend. C is for ...Cedric Diggory. The role that launched Rob's acting career and led him to the part of the world's sexiest vampire. All this and more, including...why Kristen Stewart is so important to Rob, all the behind-the-scenes set secrets, and what really happened to Rob on the night he was kidnapped.