Tom Bower

Hero or villain?Genius or fool?Maverick or chancer?Before you decide, read this year's most sensational biography.Guardian 'literary highlights of 2020'Sunday Times 'books to watch out for in 2020'New Statesman 'books to read in 2020'Evening Standard 'thirteen titles to look for in 2020'As divisive as he is beguiling, as misunderstood as he is scrutinised, Boris Johnson is a singular figure.Many of us think we know his story well. His ruthless ambition was evident from his insistence, as a three-year-old, that he would one day be 'world king'. Eton and Oxford prepared him well for a frantic career straddling the dog-eat-dog worlds of journalism and politics. His transformation from bumbling stooge on Have I Got New for You to a triumphant Mayor of London was overshadowed only by his colourful personal life, brimming with affairs, scandals and transgressions. His ascent to Number 10 in the wake of the acrimonious, era-defining Brexit referendum would prove to be only the first act in an epic drama that saw him play both hero and villain - from proroguing parliament to his controversial leadership of the Covid-19 Crisis, all against the backdrop of divorce, marriage, the birth of his sixth child, revolts among Tory MPs and the countdown to Brexit.Yet despite his celebrity, decades of media scrutiny, the endless vitriol of his critics and the enduring adoration of his supporters, there is so much we've never understood about Boris - until now. Previous biographies have either dismissed him as a lazy, deceitful opportunist or been transfixed by his charm, wit and drive. Both approaches fall short, and so many questions about Boris remain unanswered.What seismic events of his childhood have evaded scrutiny? How has he so consistently defied the odds, proved his critics wrong, and got away with increasingly reckless gambles? What were his real achievements and failures as Mayor of London, what was really going on during his time as Foreign Secretary, and why did he write two articles for the Telegraph, one in favour of Leave and the other for Remain? How have the women in his life exerted more influence than any of us realise, and why is his story ultimately one overshadowed by family secrets?Based on a wealth of new interviews and research, this is the deepest, most rounded and most comprehensive portrait to date of the man, the mind, the politics, the affairs, the family - of a loner, a lover, a leader.Revelatory, unsettling and compulsively readable, it is the most timely and indispensable book yet from Britain's leading investigative biographer.

The sensational human story of the hunt for oil, and the politics, power and personalities involved. Over the last 20 years, oil prices have soared from $7 a barrel to $147 and down to $37. Amid economic boom and bust, speculators, traders, politicians and monarchs have plotted to earn fortunes from oil, and prayed for salvation from unpredictable natural and man-made disasters. Exploiting unprecedented close access to the lives of irrepressible traders in New York, Tom Bower presents the untold story of the most important quandary of our times...

Bernie Eccleston, el gran magnate de la Fórmula 1, es un tipo esquivo, misterioso, incluso... siniestro, en cuyas manos las carreras de coches han devenido un negocio de miles de millones.¿Cómo llegó este vendedor de automóviles usados a convertirse en un multimillonario que viaja en jet privado y se codea con celebridades, héroes deportivos, presidentes de gobierno e incluso miembros de la realeza?Carreras amañadas, matrimonios de conveniencia, corrupción y vicio desfilan con nombre y apellido por las páginas de una biografía que no tiene nada que envidiar a la más jugosa novela negra.Imprescindible para todo amante de la Fórmula 1 pero también apasionante para el gran público, El hombre que inventó la Fórmula 1 nos cede el paso a los turbios boxes del deporte que ha llegado a convertirse, bajo los auspicios del soberano Ecclestone, en el segundo más popular del mundo.

Explosive' The Sun'Accounts from insiders who have never spoken before' The Times'Bombshell' The MirrorThe British Royal Family believed that the dizzy success of the Sussex wedding, watched and celebrated around the world, was the beginning of a new era for the Windsors. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and the Oprah Winfrey interview, the Royal Family's fate seems persistently threatened.The public remains puzzled. Meghan's success has alternatively won praise, bewildered and outraged. Confused by the Sussexes' slick publicity, few understand the real Meghan Markle. What lies ahead for Meghan? And what has happened to the family she married into? Can the Windsors restore their reputation?With extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, Tom Bower, Britain's leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web of courtroom drama, courtier politics and thwarted childhood dreams to uncover an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.

Ecclestone has never before revealed how he graduated from selling second-hand cars in London's notorious Warren Street to become the major player he is today. He has finally decided to reveal his secrets: the deals, the marriages, the disasters and the successes on the racetrack, in Downing Street, in casinos, on yachts. Surprisingly he has granted access to his inner circle to Tom Bower, the most controversial biographer of them all...The result is a unique story of a simple, driven man who unlike shady tycoons offers an intriguing insight into the sport, business and the human spirit.

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Explosive' The Sun 'Accounts from insiders who have never spoken before' The Times 'Bombshell' The Mirror The British Royal Family believed that the dizzy success of the Sussex wedding, watched and celebrated around the world, was the beginning of a new era for the Windsors. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and the Oprah Winfrey interview, the Royal Family's fate seems persistently threatened. The public remains puzzled. Meghan's success has alternatively won praise, bewildered and outraged. Confused by the Sussexes' slick publicity, few understand the real Meghan Markle. What lies ahead for Meghan? And what has happened to the family she married into? Can the Windsors restore their reputation? With extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews from insiders who have never spoken before, Tom Bower, Britain's leading investigative biographer, unpicks the tangled web of courtroom drama, courtier politics and thwarted childhood dreams to uncover an astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets and revenge.

The explosive new book from Britain's leading investigative biographer, Tom BowerAs one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage.When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe?

Este revelador y explosivo libro se ha convertido en un súper ventas instantáneo a nivel internacional ya que revela la historia interna sobre el camino que atravesó Meghan Markle para pasar de ser una actriz menor y una activista fracasada a ser una mujer lo suficientemente poderosa como para abrir una brecha dentro de la familia real británica.Después de una infancia vivida en los escenarios de películas de Hollywood, Meghan Markle luchó duro por el estrellato. Pero incluso cuando obtuvo su papel decisivo en Suits, su sueño de ser una celebridad mundial siguió siendo esquivo hasta que conoció al hombre que cambiaría su vida: el Príncipe Harry (Enrique). Su romance vertiginoso culminó con un final de cuento de hadas: su boda de 2018 en el Castillo de Windsor. Finalmente, el mundo fue su escenario.Sin embargo, luego de un año tumultuoso, el sueño se convirtió en una pesadilla. A raíz de la infame separación bautizada como Megxit, la relación cada vez más tóxica entre los dos lados de los Windsor pareció romperse para siempre.¿Qué les depara el futuro a Meghan y Harry? ¿Y puede el resto de losWindsor restaurar su reputación?Tom Bower es uno de los biógrafos más reputados y exitosos de Gran Bretaña.

La presente obra está dedicada al estudio de las diversas formas en que el niño, en vías de desarrollo, percibe el mundo que le rodea. El autor analiza toda la gama de capacidades visuales, auditivas y tactiles que poseen los seres humanos en su fase de lactantes y, posteriormente, en su primera infancia.