LAURA JACKSON

Ellie Lansing has a picture-perfect life with a close-knit family and the perfect boyfriend. But her world is suddenly knocked off center when her drool-worthy boyfriend cheats, and her always-has-it-together mother is diagnosed with cancer. Ellie doesnt get it. She always does the right thing - doesnt God owe her a happy life? Through her heartache, Ellie learns that sometimes what seems like the end is really just the beginning and that what God has for us is always worth the wait.

Laura Jackson is a highly regarded biographer She has published biographies of many rock and film stars including: Steven Tyler, Queen, Kiefer Sutherland, Brian May and Brian Jones Laura lives in Sco

Doesnt anyone feel shes worth their time?Routinely ignored by her single mother, high school senior Lindsey Hamilton hides her loneliness behind a mask of flirtatious self-confidence that has many boys wrapped around her finger. However, during community service required for graduation, she meets a shy guy with a haunted past who barely gives her the time of day. Why doesnt he like her?Then the father she thought had abandoned her before birth wants to meet, and she discovers everything she believed about him is a lie.How will Lindsey learn to trust so she can realize that she has been loved all along?

U2's lead singer, Bono, has been one of rock music's biggest stars since the 1980s. This biography gives an insight into his life and music, as well as his strong social conscience and dedication to

As the lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May is one of rocks most recognisable stars. Brian May: The Definitive Biography charts his life from his childhood, through his years studying astrophysics and teaching, to his success with Queen, his more recent projects and his volatile relationship with actress Anita Dobson. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson examines closely the many aspects of the Mays life, detailing Queens struggles to acheive success and what life at the top was really like. It charts the camaraderie and conflicts within Queen as well as the disintegration of Mays first marriage, the death of his father and the profound professional and emotional effects of Freddie Mercurys illness and death. Packed with nearly seventy first-hand exclusive interviews with some of Mays closest friends, colleagues and fellow musicians - including Iommi, Joe Elliott, Raul Rodgers, Cliff Richard and Spike Edney - this is an extraordinary, inimate portrait of a rock legend.

Neil Diamond has been responsible for writing some of the most memorable songs in pop music history and he has sold in excess of 120 million albums and has continued to reign as one of the Top 5 most successful solo artists in pop music. After years of anonymity in Tin Pan Alley churning out hits for other artistes, Neil Diamond burst onto the scene in his own right in 1969 with Sweet Caroline. However, superstardom has come at a personal cost - he is a star who has suffered periods of crippling self doubt. He is an intriguing blend of contradictions - a massively charismatic dazzling live performer, yet deeply introspective off stage. In this fascinating portrait, his life, his music and his passions are explored from his childhood struggle to get out of Brooklyn, through five decades of global stardom, to the present day. NEIL DIAMOND: THE BIOGRAPHY provides a definitive insight into one of the most enduring, creative, and prolific singer-songwriters of his generation, exploring the complex man behind the glittering legend.

**THE DEFINITIVE, UP-TO-DATE BIOGRAPHY OF FREDDIE MERCURY**An outstanding biography. . .a fitting testament to the creative genius -- Daily MailTouches all manner of intriguing rock n roll debauchery. . .fascinating reading -- Time OutThis fascinating biography of Freddie Mercury has received outstanding acclaim from Queen and rock fans worldwide -- now revised and updated to coincide with the release of the film about his life, Bohemian Rhapsody.Born Farrokh Bulsara on the island of Zanzibar, Freddie Mercury rose to worldwide stardom as the lead singer of Britains biggest music act of all time. In this bestselling biography, Laura Jackson reveals the reality behind Queens flamboyant frontman and lead singer, as she looks behind his unique brand of showmanship to discover who Freddie Mercury really was. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of those closest to Freddie right up until his tragic death, original Queen members and many others -- including new and intimate stories from Tim Rice, Richard Branson, Cliff Richard, Bruce Dickinson, Mike Moran, Wayne Eagling, Zandra Rhodes and Susannah York -- this is the definitive biography of one of rocks greatest legends.

This fascinating biography provides a detailed portrait of the high-energy, charismatic international superstar and frontman of the ever-popular band, Bon Jovi. The book charts Jons relationship with the other band members who have their fair share of rock and roll stories - sex, booze, burnouts, health and women problems. Although rock music is Jon Bon Jovis first love, he has more recently developed an interest in acting - starring in various hit TV shows such as Ally McBeal and Sex and the City and attracting critical acclaim for his role in World War II hit film, U-571. He has also scored film music, with his score for Young Guns earning him an Oscar nomination. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson explores the personality, character, drive and the determination that have taken him from playing New Jersey clubs through all the groupie excess and glamorous indulgence to where the band is today. Two new chapters in this updated edition detail his recent work for charity, his involvement in politics and football and also give an update on the bands new albums and tours.

In this definitive biography of Brian Jones, Laura Jackson - the first to insist that Jones was murdered and the first to identify his killer - rejects the stereotype of a narcissistic rock star who was doomed to self-destruct. Instead, she spoke to the people who knew him best: his family and friends, girlfriends and confidantes, the musicians and friends who lived and worked with him right up until his death in 1969. Jones emerges as a man of immense talent, energy and humour, but crippled by insecurities and shyness - a portrayal greatly at odds with the sordid rumours that plagued him throughout his life, which continue to this day. Jackson provides new testimony on the rivalries within the Rolling Stones and the bitter final split, together with telling details from the pathology and coroners reports, to tell the story behind the headlines and get to the heart of the mysterious death of Brian Jones.

Steven Tyler is one of lifes natural born survivors. With an exhaustively vibrant personality, this dynamic lead singer has been one of the most distinctive figures in rock music for more than three decades. Raised in a close, loving family, Tyler survived a tough upbringing in the Bronx. His inherent passion for performing and a talent for playing instruments propelled him into rock music as a teenager. He fronted a succession of local bands before meeting the guys with whom he would form Aerosmith in 1970. Laura Jackson reveals the stories behind Tylers relationships with band members and the many women in his life, his battle with Hepatitis C, and his drug-fuelled meltdown during the late 70s and early 80s when he was snorting pure heroin. She also explores his visits to rehab in the 1980s which saved his life. Tyler has lived a roller coaster life of excess - spending over a million dollars on drugs - but is miraculously still performing. Steven Tyler: the biography tells his incredible story.

Selected as a Best Cookbook of the Year by The Guardian, The Independent, Stylist and Daily Mail"Towpath is one of the reasons I live in London."Keira Knightley"Dive in and cook up a Towpath feast for your friends and family."Fergus and Margot HendersonInspired recipes from the beloved East London cafe, along with stories capturing the ebb and flow of community, food, and the seasonsA lot has changed since Towpath first rolled up its shutters 10 years ago on the Regents Canal in Hackney and everything but the toasted cheese sandwich was cooked from home across the bridge. And a lot hasnt. It is still as much a social experiment as a unique and beloved eatery. What happens when seasonality means you close every year in November, because Englands cold, dark winters are simply inhospitable to hospitality from a little perch beside a shallow, manmade waterway that snakes through East London? What if you dont offer takeaway coffees in the hopes that people will decide to stay awhile and watch the coots skittering across the water? If you dont have a phone or a website, because youd rather people just show up like (hungry) kids at a playground?Towpath is a collection of recipes, stories and photographs capturing the vibrant cafes food, community and place throughout the arc of its seasonbeginning just before the first breath of spring, through the dog days of summer and culminatingwith fireworks!before its painted shutters are rolled down again for winter."The pages feel personal, with a sense of place, time and friendship that make the book feel incredibly meaningfulIt is a cookbook original, charming, and tasty in equal measure."Foodism

Occasionally a cookbook comes along that acts as an instruction manual for a generation... Laura Jackson and Alice Levines new book will define how millennials throw dinner parties The TimesIf you love planning menus, styling your home for a party and spending laidback time in your kitchen, then you need to come Round to Ours.Supper club superstars Jackson & Levine like to keep it simple. They do all the hard work for you, offering over 24 ready-made menu ideas that celebrate the pleasures of cooking for friends and family.This cookbook has the perfect combination of menu ideas and recipes for every occasion. It is the home cooks ultimate secret weapon; whether youre throwing a dinner party for six on a Friday night or are putting on a festive Boxing Day spread for the family, this one-stop-shop will tell you how to set the mood, cook the food and create a truly memorable gathering.Theres nothing faddy and no frippery the key is good food and good company, with a secret touch of sparkle to make the meal really special. Featuring Alice and Lauras advice on beautiful styling, smart tips on making a little go a long way, and even playlists, Round to Ours rewrites the dinner-party rulebook in style.