Showing results by publisher "Create Digital Publishing" in Biographies & Memoirs

Rayner Bourton, original Rocky Horror and all 'round nice guy, has released this wonderful new book with his memories of the early days of The Rocky Horror Show. It gives a brilliant insight from the first auditions though the original Theatre Upstairs production to the Kings Road shows. For the true Rocky Horror fans, this book is a mine of information.

Revealing the warm and astonishing story of an influential jazz legend, this personal narrative tells the story of a man’s journey from a Southern upbringing to a career touring the world to play for adoring fans. It tells how James Brown first discovered the Parker brothers—Melvin, the drummer, and Maceo on sax—in a band at a small North Carolina nightclub in 1963....

Leslie Joy flew in World War II for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a Lancaster Bomber Pilot. In November 2011, at the age of 88, he recorded this audiobook at his home in North Yorkshire, England. Hear Les tell his very own gripping story about life during and after World War II. Listen to Les recall how he was trained by the RAF as a pilot in Canada, experienced New York City and Chicago as a young man and then how he returned to England to become one of Britain's World War II heroes.

Margaret Thatcher's political career has been one of the most remarkable of modern times. Revered and reviled in almost equal measure, she bestrode the political scene, both at home and abroad. During her 11 years in office, she sought to change Britain’s way of life and its position on the international stage. But who was Margaret Thatcher, and how did she become one of the most influential prime ministers in the 20th century?

People's experiences of coming out as gay to friends and families are often very diverse, sometimes amusing and sometimes very sad. Through this series TV presenter, Kristian Digby uncovers the true stories, from well known gay celebrities, finding out how hard it is to say the words "I'm gay" In a coffee shop in London's East End, Kristian catches up with award winning comedian and writer, Scott Capurro, to find out what it was like coming out in San Francisco.

People's experiences of coming out as gay to friends and families are often very diverse, sometimes amusing, and sometimes very sad. Through this series, TV presenter Kristian Digby uncovers the true stories from well-known gay celebrities, finding out how hard it is to say the words "I'm gay”. First up, Kristian tells his own story of coming out.

Tony Blair was seen as a fresh face for the Labour Party. A party moderniser, he created 'New Labour' and appealed more to the central political ground. During his 10 years in office, he created the London mayoralty, negotiated the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland and went to war in Iraq. Some say he is one of the most significant prime ministers of the 20th century; others say he will always be judged by his decision to take the country to war.

Just a Step is the story of one of Britain's most inspirational and courageous women, Leanne Grose. After a routine check-up following a suspected sprained ankle, further tests showed that she had cancer at just 25. In 2003, Leanne underwent surgery to remove her left leg. Despite the difficulties, she went on to appear on Jade's PA and starred in her own exercise DVD. With gritty determination, an incredible spirit and sheer zest for life, Leanne Grose is an inspirational young woman.

People's experiences of coming out as gay to friends and families are often very diverse, sometimes amusing and sometimes very sad. Through this series TV presenter, Kristian Digby uncovers the true stories, from well known gay celebrities, finding out how hard it is to say the words "I'm gay" Kristian meets up with Julian Bennet, British Presenter from 'Queer Eye For A Straight Guy' and 'The Julian and LuLu Show' to hear his personal story of growing up and coming out as gay.

People's experiences of coming out as gay to friends and families are often very diverse, sometimes amusing and sometimes very sad. Through this series, TV presenter, Kristian Digby uncovers the true stories, from well known gay celebrities, finding out how hard it is to say the words "I'm gay". Kristian catches up with Stuart Miles, presenter on Blue Peter and now Gaydar Radio, in a Central London park to hear his story of coming out. We find out that sometimes mothers just know!

The true story of David 'Kid' Jensen, the DJ from Canada who launched his career on Radio Luxembourg and went on to conquer Radio 1, Capital Radio, and Heart. Hear how he started his own motor-racing team, became a passionate Crystal Palace supporter, and along the way won five Sony Gold Radio Awards.

Barnett tells of her days surviving in this business we lovingly call 'Show'. "Like most mini celebrities, I have both a private and public persona. I will do stuff in front of the camera that I would never dream of doing in my real life. I have climbed mountains for the BBC, flown in a tiny aeroplane for ITV and scuba dived for LWT. I am a lousy swimmer, only learning when I was 32."

Journalist Jeni Barnett tells of her scrumptious time at Great Food Live. "At present I am doing a daily food programme called Great Food Live, formerly Good Food Live. I was brought on board not because I knew anything about the gourmet side of things but because I was a pig and enjoyed opening my mouth and shoving things in it. I now know that such a person is called a foodie."