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Ruth Pointer's story for the first time—and in her own words Still So Excited!: My Life in the Pointer Sisters offers an engaging, funny, heartbreaking, and poignant look at Ruth Pointer's roller-coaster life in and out of the Pointer Sisters. When overnight success came to the Pointer Sisters in 1973, they all thought it was the answer to their long-held prayers. While it may have served as an introduction to the good life, it also was an introduction to the high life of limos, champagne, white glove treatment, and mountains of cocaine that were the norm in the high-flying '70s and '80s. Ruth Pointer's devastating addictions took her to the brink of death in 1984. Ruth Pointer has bounced back to live a drug- and alcohol-free life for the past 30 years and she shares how in her first biography. Readers will learn about the Pointer Sisters' humble beginnings, musical apprenticeship, stratospheric success, miraculous comeback, and the melodic sound that captured the hearts of millions of music fans. They will also come to understand the five most important elements in Ruth's story: faith, family, fortitude, fame, and forgiveness.

The boys are back in town with their third No. 1 album Fans are counting the days until One Direction kicks off the North American leg of their Where We Are tour in summer 2014. The tour will include plenty of songs from the band's new album Midnight Memories, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and includes the popular singles "Best Song Ever" and "Story of My Life." To prepare for this epic 21-city tour, fans won't want to miss this book, which includes dozens of full-color photographs of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis, as well as inside information about the band.

When a tragic plane crash took the life of singer and actress Jenni Rivera on December 9, 2012, the world lost an artist whose talents transcended borders and even languages. One of this generation's most beloved singers, Rivera achieved 15 platinum and 5 double platinum records while selling more than 15 million albums total. Popular in both the United States and Mexico, Rivera played to sold-out crowds across North America, and in 2009, she was nominated for a record 11 Billboard Awards. Jenni Rivera: Simply the Best is a photographic tribute to this beloved artist, featuring unique images of a star who lit up both the stage and the screen. Featuring nearly 100 full-color photographs, this book provides fans with a glimpse into this star's life—from her commercial debut in the late 1990s to her ascent to the top of the Billboard charts in the 2000s. This keepsake also explores Rivera's wide-ranging talents as an entrepreneur and a television actress.

With 2014 marking the 60th anniversary of the release of Elvis Presley’s first record, “That’s All Right,” this book makes the perfect companion for celebrating the life and music of one of the world’s most popular entertainers. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do adventures, legions of Elvis fans around the globe who still adore him more than three decades after his death will delight in this ode to “The King.” Ranked from one to 100, the songs, albums, movies, places, personalities, and events that are the most important to know in Elvis lore unfold on the pages, offering hours of entertainment for both casual and serious fans.

Facts essential to official Justin Bieber fandom are collected in an entertaining one to 100 format that lists everything Bieber, from trivia to must-do activities. Those with Bieber fever who follow the pop star on Twitter, have seen Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, or attended a concert will be thrilled to take in such details about the young artist as his musical inspirations, the origins of “Kidrauhl,” and the identities of the recording artists who fought to produce Justin’s first record. The tidbits and trivia featured in the book include Justin’s relationship with his fans, his love life, the celebrities he considers friends, and his ventures outside of music. Appealing to both the fan who wishes to know more and the die-hard who thinks they know it all, this fun read is a lighthearted way for fans to celebrate the singer that captured their hearts.

The United States is experiencing a new British Invasion—One Direction, the British boy band that has captured the hearts and attention of young Americans in a way that can only be compared to the Beatles. With the recent U.S. launch of their new album Up All Night and their current North American tour, Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis have taken the United States by storm, and this account details how five solo contestants on Britain's X Factor in 2010 came together as a band to finish third on the program. The book provides fans with the answers to questions such as What was the motivation for each of Zayn's four tattoos? What vegetable did the guys receive in the mail from an adoring fan? and What's next for One Direction? Including nearly 100 full-color photographs, it's the inside source for all self-proclaimed "Directioners."

Elizabeth Taylor was a woman of stunning beauty—an actress blessed with immense talent, and someone whose never-dull life shaped the world's view of what it meant to be a celebrity. This must-have keepsake uses a breathtaking collection of photographs to tell the story of a life well-lived, following Taylor from her debut as a child star to her two Academy Awards and her years as an activist for AIDS research and other causes. It recalls her many loves, her costars, her family, her friends, and her fans—people touched by an unforgettable woman bursting with warmth and passion.

Bieber Fever goes back to the beginning, tracing the singer's meteoric rise to fame and examining some of the unseen sides of Justin Bieber, including his influences, his ambitions, and the people and things closest to his heart.

The never-before-told story of the Buss family and of one woman's rise to the top in a man's world, Laker Girl is an unprecedented glimpse into the glamorous world of the Los Angeles Lakers. It is also a behind-the-scenes journal of the 2009–10 Lakers season, a year in which the franchise captured its 16th world championship. By the time Jeanie was 19, she was already a high-ranking executive with World Team Tennis. Today, she is the Lakers' executive vice president of business operations and one of the most influential women in professional sports. Along the way, she's rubbed elbows with everyone from Michael Jordan, John McEnroe, and Shaquille O'Neal to Ryan Seacrest, Khloe Kardashian, Hugh Hefner, and Jack Nicholson. And she's done it all in her own unique, inimitable style.

From his youth as a prodigious talent in a gifted musical family driven by a visionary father, it was apparent that Michael Jackson was destined for stardom. But his emergence from the Jackson Five in the 1970s—and his explosion as a solo act in the 1980s—skyrocketed him to a magnitude of superstardom that few people in history have attained. His ability to write and play music, sing, and dance vaulted him to the top echelon of musical artists—and his tragic and untimely death now guarantees his immortality in pop culture along the likes of Elvis and Princess Diana. Michael Jackson: The One and Only provides an unprecedented glimpse of the fascinating and often misunderstood life of the star, and chronicles a career filled with triumph and tragedy that placed him alongside Presidents and Queens, while endearing him to millions of fans worldwide. For any fan of Michael Jackson or his music, this is a must-have keepsake. For those who have been surprised by the outpouring since his tragic death, this book explains why he will forever be the King of Pop.