Douglas Thompson Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

April Ashley was a trailblazing figure in the fight for trans visibility and acceptance, one of the first British people to undergo gender-reassignment surgery, in 1960 - this is her remarkable story

Drawing on new interviews and previously hidden police and intelligence files, Reckless finally reveals the full corruption of America’s Camelot.

The astonishing true story of the Scottish coal miner's daughter who fought the Mafia-backed creators of the world's biggest financial fraud - and helped the FBI to convict them.

Poslední měsíce života slavné hvězdy. Na veřejnost se poprvé dostávají záznamy z deníku, který si vedla. Konec života Marilyn Monroe se přiblížil ve chvíli, kdy slunce zalilo kapotu luxusního Lincolnu Continental, který vyjel z letiště v Los Angeles a zamířil přes Santa Moniku dál na sever. Důležití muži v jejím životě, ona klika báječných a slavných mužů, kdysi jí tak bezmezně oddaných a zcela okouzlených, zatím prošla zlověstnou proměnou. Když naleštěný lincoln zpomalil, aby zabočil doprava na bulvár San Vicente a pak do centra Los Angeles, byl ten nejvyděšenější z Marilyniných milenců už skálopevně přesvědčen o nutnosti provést plán, který situaci vyřeší. To, co uslyšel v prvních minutách krátké cesty, ho přesvědčilo, že jediným řešením je Marilynina smrt. Její neochota mlčet byla pro jednoho z nejmocnějších mužů světa mimořádně nebezpečná. Marilyn už pro něj nepředstavovala mámivý sen ani opojnou fantazii, ale jen noční můru. V sobotu 4. srpna 1962 odpoledne, kdy nad pobřežím svištěl „ďábelský vichr“ z kalifornských hor, pohlíželi jistí odhodlaní jedinci na nejzářivější hollywoodskou hvězdu a nejkrásnější ženu světa, novodobou Helenu Trójskou, se zlověstným odporem…

The narrative explores the blurred lines between reality and dreams through the protagonist's memories of Emilianna. Her presence raises profound questions about existence and perception, suggesting that dreams shape our understanding of reality. The setting, particularly the protagonist's reflections on Emilianna's flat by the river Kelvin, enhances the atmospheric tone, evoking feelings of nostalgia and introspection. The imagery of fog and ice contributes to the dreamlike quality, emphasizing the interplay between memory and the subconscious.

An extraordinary life in the shadows of war and a century in the making

An inspirational and extraordinary memoir by one of the world's most popular performers

Crammed with legends, myths, murders, madness, mayhem, superstar tantrums, super-sexed starlets, power brokers and politics, this book is an account of Hollywood's hidden history, from the rogue cops who took on the Mob on the streets of Los Angeles to the stars who became stars because Mafia Godfathers said they would.

Lampard's tireless achievements have assured him his place as a modern-day hero of the game and confirmed that he is the perfect, highly tuned, magnificent midfield machine and the lethal weapon England needs in their bid for the 2010 World Cup trophy.

Marisa Merico, the daughter of one of Italy's most notorious Mafia Godfathers, was dazzled by her father, Emilio DiGiovine. To her he was all powerful, sophisticated and loving; to the rest of the world he was staggeringly ruthless. Marisa knew her father would do anything for her, but she hadn't expected just how much he would ask in return.

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In 1961, a beautiful 19-year-old girl had a short affair with the Minister for War, John Profumo. Within two years, this led to the downfall of Harold Macmillans government, as she had also been having an affair with a Russian diplomat, and Profumo had lied to Parliament. But the social impact was greater than any political legacy: sex was now on everyones lips, and the press had discovered that it could, and would, expose the private lives of public figures. This is the lifes journey of a woman whom history has refused to let go, of her enormous personal sacrifices, and of her unstinting resolve.

Accompanying the Carlton TV series "Hollywood Men", "Hollywood Women" and "Hollywood Kids", this book looks at the people of Hollywood, from the wealthy to the dysfunctional. It covers many famous names - and their wives, sons, daughters, lovers, therapists, lawyers and surgeons.

Douglas Thompson takes a close look at the enigmatic, American actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Photographs throughout.