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Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years - as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues - this is the acclaimed, internationally bestselling biography of the ultimate icon of inventiveness.Walter Isaacson tells the story of the rollercoaster life and searingly intense personality of creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies,music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.Although Jobs cooperated with this book, he asked for no control over what was written, nor even the right to read it before it was published. He put nothing off limits. He encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. And Jobs speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about the people he worked with and competed against. His friends, foes, and colleagues provide an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped his approach to business and the innovative products that resulted.

Auto Biography. Hardback. By Mat Watson

The final word on Brian Clough In this first full, critical biography, Jonathan Wilson draws an intimate and powerful portrait of one of England's greatest football managers, Brian Clough, and his right-hand man, Peter Taylor. It was in the unforgiving world of post-war football where their identities and reputations were made - a world where, as Clough and Taylor's mentor Harry Storer once said, 'Nobody ever says thank you.' Nonetheless, Clough brought the gleam of silverware to the depressed East Midlands of the 1970s. Initial triumph at Derby was followed by a sudden departure and a traumatic 44 days at Leeds. By the end of a frazzled 1974, Clough was set up for life financially, but also hardened to the realities of football. By the time he was at Forest, Clough's mask was almost permanently donned: a persona based on brashness and conflict. Drink fuelled the controversies and the colourful character; it heightened the razor-sharp wit and was a salve for the highs of football that never lasted long enough, and for the lows that inevitably followed. Wilson's account is the definitive portrait of this complex and enduring man.

A Biography of The Doors. Paperback. By Mick Wall

Joblot Wholesale of 20 Non-Fiction Books Collection Set Self-Help, Health, Biography, Cooking, Business, Craft,  Hobbies, Travels, Finance and more. We are one of the biggest on-line retailers in the UK - with thousands of books in stock, sometimes we get clearance lines and end of lines that we need to shift from our warehouse, this box will contain 20 books which will be brand new (may have some shelve ware or dust on them) 20 Non-Fiction books Chosen randomly Brand new books Best seller and popular authors books Collection of reading, learning and educational material Parcel will be delivered by Courier Related Tags: Usborne, Usbourne NOTE: THESE ARE RANDOMLY PICKED AND MAY HAVE DUPLICATE TITLES NOTE: NOT SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL

Biography. Paperback. By Hermione Lee

Natives Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire By Akala & Long Walk To Freedom The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela By Nelson Mandela 2 Books Collection Set: Natives Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire: From the first time he was stopped and searched as a child, to the day he realised his mum was white, to his first encounters with racist teachers - race and class have shaped Akala's life and outlook. In this unique book he takes his own experiences and widens them out to look at the social, historical and political factors that have left us where we are today.Covering everything from the police, education and identity to politics, sexual objectification and the far right, Nativesspeaks directly to British denial and squeamishness when it comes to confronting issues of race and class that are at the heart of the legacy of Britain's racialised empire. Long Walk To Freedom The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela: The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, A Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. Emotive, compelling and uplifting, A Long Walk to Freedom is the exhilarating story of an epic life; a story of hardship, resilience and ultimate triumph told with the clarity and eloquence of a born leader.

A Pawtobiography. Paperback. By Ted the dog

Spark creativity and imagination with the Little People, Big Dreams: Inspiring Artists and Writers – 5 Books Gift Box Collection. This beautifully illustrated boxed set introduces young readers to five iconic artists and writers, showing how they began life as children with big dreams and went on to change the world through creativity and self-expression. Each story is told in a simple, engaging way, making inspiring life stories accessible to young minds. Perfect for home reading, classrooms, and gift-giving, these books encourage children to explore their own creativity, believe in their ideas, and follow their passions. A wonderful addition to any child’s bookshelf, this set celebrates art, storytelling, and the power of imagination. Why Parents, Teachers & Children Love This Set: Includes 5 inspiring biographies of artists and writers Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series Encourages creativity, confidence, and self-expression Beautiful illustrations with child-friendly storytelling Ideal for ages 4–8 Perfect gift box set for birthdays and special occasions An uplifting and creative collection, Little People, Big Dreams: Inspiring Artists and Writers shows children that big ideas can start small—and creativity can change the world.   Maya Angelou   All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Maya Angelou, from her early traumatic childhood to her time as a singer, actress, civil rights campaigner and, eventually, one of America's most beloved writers.   Anne Frank   Little Anne was born in Germany to a liberal Jewish family. But when the Nazis came into power she was forced to go into hiding with her family. With innovative illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world.   Frida Kahlo   When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century.   Coco Chanel   Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer.   Audrey Hepburn   The colourful life of iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to ballet school, her acting career and UNICEF work. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world.   tags; little people big dreams

A Biography of the Pixel. Paperback. By Alvy Ray Smith

Son of Escobar First Born by Roberto Sendoya Escobar Description Pablo Escobar was the most notorious drug lord the world has ever seen. He became one of the ten richest men on the planet and controlled 80 per cent of the global cocaine trade before he was shot dead in 1993. This is the long-awaited autobiography of his eldest son, Roberto Sendoya Escobar. His story opens with two helicopter gunships, filled with heavily armed Colombian Special forces personnel led by an MI6 agent, flying into a small village on the outskirts of Bogota in Colombia. The secret mission to recover a stolen cash hoard, culminates in a bloody shoot-out with a group of young Pablo Escobar's violent gangsters. Several of the men escape, including the young Escobar. As the dust settles in the house, only a little baby is left alive. His distressing cries can be heard as his young mother lies dead beside him. That baby is the author, Roberto Sendoya Escobar. In a bizarre twist of fate, the top MI6 agent who led the mission, takes pity on the child and, eventually, ends up adopting him. Over the years, during his rise to prominence as the most powerful drug lord the world has ever known, Pablo Escobar tries, repeatedly, to kidnap his son. Flanked by his trusty bodyguards, the child, unaware of his true identity, is allowed regular meetings with Escobar and it becomes apparent that the British government is working covertly with the gangster in an attempt to control the money laundering and drug trades. The code is published in this book for the first time.

The Autobiography of H. Lan Thao Lam. Paperback. By Lana Lin

The Prison Doctor Women Inside Description Insights into the world of a Prison Doctor, this time taking us deeper into the walls of Bronzefield, the UKs biggest womens prison. From the drug addicts who call Amanda the mother I never had to the women who have pushed back at domestic abuse, to women close to release in their 70s, who just want to stay in the place that they have always known, these are stories that are heartbreaking, harrowing and heart-warming. Amanda listens, prescribes, and does what she can. After all, she is their doctor.

Guy Martin: My Autobiography. Paperback. By Guy Martin

Inspire young readers with real stories of courage, creativity, and determination in Little People, Big Dreams: Groundbreaking Women – 5 Books Gift Set by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. This beautifully illustrated collection introduces children to five extraordinary women who changed the world through their talent, resilience, and vision. Told in an engaging and accessible way, each story shows how these remarkable women began as children with big dreams—encouraging young readers to believe in themselves and their own potential. Perfect for home libraries, classrooms, and gift-giving, these empowering biographies celebrate diversity, equality, and ambition, making them ideal for inspiring conversations about history, role models, and self-belief. Why Parents, Teachers & Kids Love This Set: Includes 5 inspirational biographies of groundbreaking women Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series Simple storytelling with stunning illustrations Promotes confidence, diversity, and equality Ideal for ages 4–8 Perfect gift set for birthdays and special occasions A meaningful and uplifting collection, Little People, Big Dreams: Groundbreaking Women helps children see that anyone can change the world. Little People Big Dreams Groundbreaking Women 5 Books Gift Set By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Malala Yousafzai When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Little Ruth’s mum taught her to be a lady – which meant to be her own independent self. Ruth promised herself she would do everything her mother didn’t get the chance to do. And she excelled: at university, as a law professor, and later on the supreme court fighting gender discrimination. Michelle Obama Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A’s, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. Greta Thunberg When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Dolly Parton New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman, in this true story of his life. As a child, little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family 'as poor as dirt'. She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. TAgs; little people big dreams books

An Autobiography. Paperback. By Gandhi

Epic feats. Epic failures. An epic story.Walter Isaacson charts Elon Musk’s journey from humble beginnings to one of the wealthiest people on the planet – but is Musk a genius or a jerk? From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of Elon Musk, the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era – a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter.When Elon Musk was a kid in South Africa, he was regularly beaten by bullies. One day a group pushed him down some concrete steps and kicked him until his face was a swollen ball of flesh. He was in the hospital for a week. But the physical scars were minor compared to the emotional ones inflicted by his father, an engineer, rogue and charismatic fantasist.His father’s impact on his psyche would linger. He developed into a tough yet vulnerable man-child with an exceedingly high tolerance for risk, a craving for drama, an epic sense of mission, and a maniacal intensity that was callous and at times destructive.At the beginning of 2022 – after a year marked by SpaceX launching thirty-one rockets into orbit, Tesla selling a million cars, and him becoming the richest man on earth – Musk spoke ruefully about his compulsion to stir up dramas. ‘I need to shift my mindset away from being in crisis mode, which it has been for about fourteen years now, or arguably most of my life,’ he said.It was a wistful comment, not a New Year’s resolution. Even as he said it, he was secretly buying up shares of Twitter, the world’s ultimate playground. Over the years, whenever he was in a dark place, his mind went back to being bullied on the playground. Now he had the chance to own the playground.For two years, Walter Isaacson had unprecedented access. He shadowed Musk, attended his meetings, walked his factories with him and spent hours interviewing him, his family, friends, coworkers and adversaries. The result is the revealing inside story, filled with amazing tales of triumphs and turmoil, that addresses the question: are the demons that drive Musk also what it takes to drive innovation and progress?The book includes over 100 integrated black and white images.

Robert Plant: a Life The Biography. Paperback. By Paul Rees

Inspiring Football Superstars: 12 Books Box Set for Young Readers Biographies of Young Football Prodigies Introduce your young reader to the world of football with this captivating 12 books box set of biographies. Dive into the inspiring stories of the world's best young football players, and discover their incredible journeys, from their early beginnings to their triumphs on the global stage. Box Set Includes: Jude Bellingham - Follow Jude's rise from a Birmingham City wonderkid Enzo Fernández - Discover Enzo's path to becoming a midfield maestro. Phil Foden - Explore how Phil became a Manchester City sensation. Bukayo Saka - Learn about Bukayo's journey from Arsenal's academy to international fame. Erling Haaland - Uncover Erling's scoring exploits that took him from Norway to global stardom. Kylian Mbappé - Read about Kylian's rapid ascent to becoming a World Cup winner. Jamal Musiala - Discover Jamal's unique story of talent and determination. Marcus Rashford - Find out how Marcus combines his football career with impactful social causes. Declan Rice - Follow Declan's journey from a promising youth to a key player for club and country. Trent Alexander-Arnold - Learn about Trent's path to becoming Liverpool's defensive rock. Victor Osimhen - Uncover Victor's inspiring journey from Nigeria to top European leagues. Vinicius Junior - Explore Vinicius's rise to becoming a key player. Why This Box Set? Inspiration: These biographies provide young readers with role models who overcame challenges and achieved greatness. Education: Each story offers lessons on perseverance, hard work, and the importance of dreams. Entertainment: Engaging and well-written, these books will captivate young football fans and avid readers alike. Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom discussions, or personal reading, this box set makes a fantastic gift for young football enthusiasts. Encourage your child to dream big and achieve their goals with the inspiring tales of these footballing prodigies. Get your 12 books box set today and let your child's journey into the world of football begin.

Autobiography of Red. Paperback. By Anne Carson