Steve Jobs was most probably the most famous business leader the world has or ever will know. He was a visionary and this simple guide is going to try and share some information behind the man who gave us amongst many other things Macs, iPods and iPhones. This guide tries to reflect the simplicity and ease of use that we all know in Apple products. We take a look at his early years and how he was adopted soon after birth, what he was like at school and his early working life at Atari befor...

One Direction is a British/Irish boy band who came together as a band after each appearing as solo artists on the British version of the X Factor. Although good singers they didn't get through to the finals and someone (read the book to find out who) suggested they get together to form a band. Luck for us they did. After spending five weeks perfecting their talents they again performed in the X Factor, they didn't win but showed such great promise they signed by a record label (do you know...

How does someone who wears clothes that are at least three times too big for him, who has been condemned by so many still stay at the top of his game. Talent. Eminem works hard at what he does, he shares details of his personal life, making a connection with his fans and even those who are not great fans of the music but are fascinated by his lifestyle. How did he go from tough neighbourhoods in Missouri and Detroit to be the best rap artist this century? When did he make his break and wha...

A simple introduction to the world of tea. We start with a look into the history of tea and the different types of tea. White, Black, Green, Oolong and Tisanes. The tea process is fascinating and we go through the basics involved. Tea has many health benefits and we explain some of the main ones with supporting research. Everyone enjoys there tea differently but we still have a general guide to preparation, you may make your tea taste even better. We also have some information on caffeine,...

Why did Taylor Swift love music and singing so much? Did family have any influence in her career? Just a couple of the things discussed in this wonderful book. A nice easy Simple Guide to show the path Taylor took to success. The early days singing at a Philly's game to singing to over 100,000 people at the Gillette Stadium. Moving closer to Nashville to make the regular trips easier for this budding new artist. Understanding where Taylor gets her ideas for her songs from will help you und...

The Simple Guide to Katy Perry follows on from the successful books, The Simple Guide to Justin Bieber and The Simple Guide to Lady Gaga. Following the same format which has been so well received in our first two books we look at Katy's early life, her family, education and early recording opportunities with Red Hill, Island and Columbia Records. When did Katy get her big break? Working with Dr Luke, Jason Flom recognising her talent ? Or a mixture of both. Taking a look at "I Kissed a Gir...

The Synth That Shaped the World: The History of the Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizerby Chris ScottWhen the Roland Jupiter-8 arrived in 1981, it was more than a musical instrument — it was a technological revolution wrapped in brushed aluminum and glowing orange light.In studios and on stages across the world, it gave sound to the decade's most daring artists: Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, Prince, and the visionary film compose...

The Simple Guide To Justin Bieber takes a light hearted look at his early years growing up in Stratford, Canada playing soccer and hockey and enjoying ice cream at Scoopers. Do you know his favourite things like, food, drink and music? What else about this amazing talent, who plays guitar left handed, do you know or not know? Do you know his grade average or the name of his body guard? The guide looks at his big break through You Tube and his relationship with "Scooter" and Usher. Justin i...

Although a simple guide this book tries to share with you the struggles and triumphs of this great man. It covers the life of Nelson Mandela starting with an explanation of The Apartheid and National Party. A short look at his family is followed by his education and early years with the ANC. We take a look at how Mandela showed his leadership qualities and his imprisonment. Violence and the threat of a military faction of the ANC showed the South African president that he needed help from ...

The Simple Guide to Coffee is a short easy to read guide to one of the world's favourite beverages. The guide looks at where coffee comes from, how it is harvested and processed and most importantly how to make your cup of coffee taste wonderful.We start our story by looking at the two main types of bean, Arabica and Robusta, where do they come from, what are the differences and how are the different characteristics used in different types of coffee.Harvesting and processing ...

Selena rose to fame in her role as Alex Russo in the Disney show, Wizards of Waverly Place. The Simple Guide To Selena Gomez takes a trip through her life so far. Her early days growing up in Texas, inspiration for her acting career and her roles in Barney and Friends where she met her BFF Demi Lovato. What chores did Selena have to do as a child, did she ever get grounded? Just a few of the questions we answer. Selena is developing into a beautiful young women and after spending a few yea...

Packrafts are rugged, portable rafts, small enough to attach under a rucksack, but stable on the water to reassure first time paddlers. Weighing from 1-3 kilos, they open up a whole new world of amphibious adventuring, from navigating easily accessible waterways to discovering more challenging rivers and lochs only reachable on foot or bicycle. Packrafting: A Beginners' Guide is a perfect introduction to the game-changing recreational opportunities opened up by packrafting. It takes you th...