During some of the darkest days of the Royal Family, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has quietly risen to become the respected and much-loved face of a family in turmoil.In this inspiring biography, bestselling author Sean Smith tells the remarkable story of Sophie Rhys-Jones; a young woman with a winning smile who captured the heart of a Prince and the nation.From her fun-filled days in rural Kent and nervous beginnings at the Palace, to becoming a powerful voice on world is...

The first comprehensive biography of the Grammy winner, from shy kid with a stammer to worldwide star: "Well-researched, entertaining."— Publishers WeeklyWith hits like "Thinking Out Loud," and "Shape of You," Ed Sheeran strikes chords in millions of listeners worldwide—a feat all the more staggering given that he couldn't even carry a tune until the age of fifteen. Bestselling biographer Sean Smith traces the astonishing journey of the shy little English ...

George is the story of two extraordinary lives – the private man and the public legend.Georgios Panayiotou was just eighteen when he decided to adopt the stage name of George Michael. Sometimes his two worlds would collide with shattering consequences.Bestselling biographer Sean Smith has gone back to the neighbourhoods of North London to trace the astonishing journey of a sensitive but determined boy who grew up to be one of the biggest British pop stars of all ti...

‘Compelling new biography’ Daily Express‘Fascinating stories’ Daily Mirror‘A well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran … Sheeran fans will relish this well-told biography.’ Publishers WeeklyEd Sheeran is a true inspiration. His moving and uplifting songs forge a lasting connection with the millions of people around the world who love him and his music.He was the thirteen-yea...

‘Fascinating and authoritative’ The Daily ExpressSunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles.Harry Styles has grown up. The One Direction boy band member so loved by millions has become a truly global superstar – and he’s done it without shouting from the rooftops or displaying a mammoth ego.In this captivating biography for fans from day one as w...

Meghan Misunderstood is a pioneering book that sets the record straight on the most talked about, unfairly vilified and misrepresented woman in the world.Meghan Markle was eleven when she first advocated for women’s rights; a teenager when she worked in a soup kitchen feeding the homeless; a popular actress when she campaigned for clean water in Africa and passionately championed gender equality in a speech to a United Nations Women’s Conference. Even befo...

"I believe The Craft of System Security is one of the best software security books on the market today. It has not only breadth, but depth, covering topics ranging from cryptography, networking, and operating systems--to the Web, computer-human interaction, and how to improve the security of software systems by improving hardware. Bottom line, this book should be required reading for all who plan to call themselves security practitioners, and an invaluable part of every univer...

By 2020, the Internet of Things (IoT) will consist of millions of computational devices intimately connected to real-world aspects of human life. In this insightful book, Professor Sean Smith, who worked in information security long before the web appeared, explains that if we build the IoT the way we built the current internet and other information technology initiatives, we’re headed for trouble.With a focus on concrete solutions, The Internet of Risky Things explains ho...

‘Get the inside scoop on all things Spice!’OK! Magazine'A compelling new book' Daily ExpressFrom the moment they burst into our lives, the Spice Girls have inspired millions around the world.Emma, Geri, Melanie C, Mel B and Victoria were adored and admired in equal measure. Their determination, fierce independence and Girl Power philosophy have motivated generation after generation of young ...

Are you hungry for the power of the Holy Spirit? Are you fed up with tired religious traditions? Do you want revival?   I Am Your Sign is an inspiring, invigorating look at some of history’s most powerful moves of God. If you think that faith has been drying up for two millennia, get ready to read about numerous believers who have come upon seemingly dea...

You have been God-ordained to be on a collision course with the destiny of the multitudes. You are going to launch into a fresh empowerment becoming fiery agents of transformation. The quest for truth is on; summoning a new breed of marketplace prophetic evangelists to rise to the challenge. Prophetic Evangelism issues an invitation to reinstate prophecy to its rightful place in evangelism. This book reveals that God wants to speak through you directly into the conscience of unbelieve...

During some of the darkest days of the Royal Family, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has quietly risen to become the respected and much-loved face of a family in turmoil.In this inspiring biography, bestselling author Sean Smith tells the remarkable story of Sophie Rhys-Jones; a young woman with a winning smile who captured the heart of a Prince and the nation.From her fun-filled days in rural Kent and nervous beginnings at the Palace, to becoming a powerful voice on world is...