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The ultimate pick-me-up to save you from the nine-to-five heartbreak blues. The Little Guide to Dolly Parton is your bible of devastating Dolly-isms. Yes, that's right, the most iconic and acclaimed female country singer in the history of music is so inventive and brilliant with her clever wisecracks and sage advice that popular culture has crowned her with an -ism after her name. No one else is as worthy. For more than five decades, Dolly has been laying down her own brand of whip-smart wit and wisdom to the world, with many quotes and quips becoming as famous as her lyrical genius, for which she has won too many song writing awards and honours to mention. Stacked to the rafters with more than 150 bite-size bon-mots, one-liners and ripostes – as well profound and sincere observations – The Little Guide to Dolly Parton is your new favourite life companion. 'I never think of myself as a star because, as somebody once said, "A star is nothing but a big ball of gas" – and I don't want to be that.' Reflecting on stardom during an interview with Billboard, 2014. 'I'm proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble; that keeps you good. And it doesn't matter how hard you try to outrun it – if that's who you are, that's who you are. It'll show up once in a while.' Discussing her background, during an interview with Southern Living, 2014.

Imagine a world with no John Lennon. Born 9 October 1940 in Liverpool, John Lennon was a walking, talking, quote machine. Every time he opened his mouth, genius fell out. To celebrate this simple, glorious truth, The Little Book of John Lennon is here to remind you what a legend sounds like. From his days down in the dumps as a Liverpudlian scamp to his tenure in the world's greatest beat combo to his post-Beatles bed-ins and living for peace, love and understanding, The Little Book of John Lennon speaks the truth as Lennon himself lived it. Imagine a world with no John Lennon - it's easy if you try. But, why in the world would you want to? This is John Lennon at his best, and in his own words. 'If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.' John talking about materialism and peace. As seen on Independent.co.uk, December 8, 2016, by Clarisse Loughrey. 'We live in a world we have to hide to make love, while violence is practiced in broad daylight.' John talking about the 1970s and the Vietnam War. As seen on Irish Post, October 2009, by Jack Beresford. 'I've always considered my work one piece and I consider that my work won't be finished until I am dead and buried and I hope that's a long, long time.' John discussing his legacy while being interviewed on RKO Radio, December 8, 1980 (the day he was murdered). As seen on Beatles Archive.net, December 21, 2013.

Världens kanske just nu snabbast växande band är 5 Seconds Of Summer. Deras medryckande poppunk har på mycket kort tid fått fans över hela världen att explodera i hängivet glädjerus. I boken får du veta det mesta om Ash, Cal, Mike och Luke de nya superstjärnorna! Häng med på deras resa och läs om de (hittills) två världsturnéerna, de häftiga låtarna, fansen, vad de gillar och vad de vill åstadkomma och, naturligtvis, utvecklingen i samarbetet med deras berömda vänner One Direction!

Celebrate the mega popularity of Billie Eilish and her amazing music with the guide that every fan needs. Billie Eilish: The Essential Fan Guide tells the story of one of the most unique and exciting pop stars on the planet. Through lively text and brilliant pictures, it follows the rise and rise of Billie from bedroom singer to festival headliner with the No. 1 album in the world, detailing her songwriting process, her life in the spotlight, and how she developed her unique sense of style. Filled with quotes from Billie and her closest collaborators, discussing fame, fashion, fans and more, Billie Eilish: The Essential Fan Guide takes you onstage, in the studio and behind the scenes with the most hyped artist of her generation.

Get ready for a fun-filled journey through every country on Earth in this fully updated, fact-packed global guide for kids From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this third edition of our bestselling Lonely Planet Kids' The Travel Book brings the whole world to life. Discover everything from staggering sights and phenomenal festivals to astounding animals and captivating cuisines. This is the ultimate look at all the incredible-and incredibly diverse-places that make up our planet. Inside The Travel Book: Explores every country on Earth, continent by continent Packed with thousands of facts to wow friends and family Stunning full-colour photography, original art and handy locator maps on every page Written by Malcolm Croft, author of many popular culture, music, gift, kids and humour books, as well as contributing writers including Katie Dicker, Kate Baker and Joe Fullman Illustrated by Maggi Li, an art director and children's picture book illustrator based in London, andEvelline Andrya, a children's fiction and non-fiction illustrator from Indonesia Covers all countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania Whether you're looking for a book to gift your own child, or to give to a young explorer, The Travel Book will provide endless hours of amazement and wonder. It might even inspire your next family trip...