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Welcome to Panem, the world of The Hunger Games. This is the definitive, richly illustrated, full-colour guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen. This is a must-have for fans of both the "Hunger Games" novels and the new "Hunger Games" film.

THE HUNGER GAMES is a global publishing phenomenon and is soon to be a high-octane, big-budget Hollywood box-office hit. With a full author profile and interesting insights into the three-book series and its main themes - from the nature of evil, weaponry, rebellions and surviving the end of the world - this companion guide will give millions of readers the insider information that they've been waiting for since book one! The New York Times bestselling author of THE TWILIGHT COMPANION, Lois Gresh, once again gives fans the fascinat... read more

A philosophical exploration of Suzanne Collins's New York Times bestselling series, just in time for the release of The Hunger Games movie Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. The post-apocalyptic world of Panem's twelve districts is a divided society on the brink of war and struggling to survive, while the Capitol lives in the lap of luxury and pure contentment. At every turn in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and their man... read more

For the first time ever, read Miley Cyrus' story in this, her only official autobiography. It is a unique look inside the life of an international megastar, including never-before-seen photographs, poems, drawings and stories!

Join the world's hottest pop star on his rollercoaster ride to superstardom! His debut album has already gone platinum. He's sung for the President of the United States. His screaming fans have stormed TV studios and shut down shopping malls. Justin Bieber is a global superstar and now, for the first time ever, he's going to tell all in his very own book. Justin's story is the stuff that every kid dreams of. Growing up an only child in Ontario, Canada, Justin had a natural talent for music; he was forever singing around the house... read more

Find out everything you need to know about the girl who's taken the world by storm.

This is superstar Justin Bieber's illustrated life story - his amazing journey from life as an ordinary kid in Canada to his rise to stardom as a worldwide singing sensation. Fans can take a behind-the-scenes tour of his personal life and career and discover what Justin is up to, on stage and off. Packed with gorgeous photos, personal facts about Justin's favourite things, cool quotes and test-yourself quizzes, this is the book for anyone with Bieber Fever.

"Guide to the Hunger Games" offers a new way to interact with the enthralling world of the Young Adult publishing phenomenon that is Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" trilogy. This companion provides deeper insight into the inspiration behind the thrilling adventure series, as well as the contemporary themes at its root. Profiling the main characters and providing coverage of the 74th and 75th Hunger Games tournaments, long-standing fans can refresh their knowledge while new ones can explore the dystopian setting of Panem in illumina... read more

"The Hunger Games" is set to be one of the most exciting films of 2012 and "Beyond District 12: The Stars of The Hunger Games" gives you an exclusive look at the up-and-coming young actors behind the three main roles of Katniss, Gale and Peeta. With detailed biographies outlining Liam, Jennifer, and Josh's early lives, their first forays into acting and how they landed the most sought-after roles in Hollywood, this book gives you the chance to really get to know your new favourite screen idols. Beautifully illustrated with glossy p... read more

Join the UK's hottest new boyband on their rollercoaster ride to superstardom, with the follow-up to the Number 1 bestselling book One Direction: Forever Young: Our Official X Factor Story.

It's been several years since Justin Bieber could call himself a "regular kid". He's experienced what so many dream of: the meteoric catapult from obscurity to worldwide star. From humble beginnings in Ontario, Canada, to a smash hit singer, pop star, fashion icon, teen idol and entrepreneur, this boy is far from your average teenager.

The unofficial guide to the funniest geeks on TV! The Inbetweeners are Will, Simon, Neil and Jay - brought together at Rudge Park Comprehensive through their sheer lack of popularity, virginal status, and cringeworthy attempts to secure girlfriends... If you can’t get enough of Will’s pompous commentary, Simon’s moody indecisiveness, Neil’s dimwits and flatulence, or Jay’s potty-mouthed boasting, then we have the very thing for you!

Beauti fully illustrated in full colour, this is a visual biography of Taylor Lautner, the young star who, having acted in movies and television since childhood, won the life-changing role of lovelorn werewolf Jacob Black in the box-office sensations Twilight, New Moon, and the most anticipated movie of 2010 Eclipse.

Unleash your inner mechanical mastermind! Welcome to the wondrous world of Thomas Willeford, aka Lord Archibald "Feathers" Featherstone, in which he shares his closely guarded secrets of Steampunkery. Filled with do-it-yourself projects, Steampunk Gear, Gadgets, and Gizmos: A Maker's Guide to Creating Modern Artifacts shows you how to build exquisite, ingenious contraptions on a budget. Learn from Lord Featherstone as he distills his wealth of hard-learned skills, describes how to use the readily available tools of the modern mad s... read more

This title lets you go behind the scenes of the making of "The Hunger Games" with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking movie.

Five boys, five months, one incredible dream. It's crazy to think that five months ago we didn't know each other at all. We were just five guys from different corners of the country, who dreamed of being popstars. Now we've not only found the best friends we've ever had, but we've made it to the final of The X Factor and got a recording contract too! It's been such a wild ride that it's hard to believe it's real at all! We've had the absolute time of our lives, from messing around in the house and playing tricks on the others, to... read more

Chronicling the meteoric rise of one of today's hottest musical stars, this comprehensive biography of Taylor Swift reveals how she conquered the pop and country music charts, earned a shelf full of awards, and broke multiple chart records--all before she turned 20. Beginning with her childhood in Pennsylvania, the account recalls her early ambition to land a record deal, describing her personal deliveries of demos to Nashville record companies at age 11, her first failed deal with RCA Records, and her ultimate success signing with... read more

In this lush, full-color 'yearbook' Glee fans will have a chance to own a very special edition of the official McKinley High School Yearbook. A celebration of the show, this gift book will feature tons of glossy photos, quotes from the show's main characters, tidbits about life at McKinley High, a special 2012 'Senior Section,' handwritten notes from the characters, and exclusive facsimiles of props used on the show, such as 'The Glist,' pages from Sue's Journal, and campaign posters from season three's heated school president race... read more

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - a.k.a the boy band sensation One Direction - have just the right combination of raw talent and crush-worthy looks to have won over millions of fans around the world almost overnight. From rejection - as solo acts on Britain's "X Factor" TV show - to their stunning debut at number 1 on the Billboard charts, the boys' amazing story is the stuff of fairy tales. You can read about their private lives and public successes, their little quirks and big dreams, and all... read more

Having uncovered the dark secret of her enigmatic classmate, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan embraces her feelings for him, trusting Edward to keep her safe despite the risks. When a rival clan of vampires makes its way into Forks, though, the danger to Bella has never been more real. Will she make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people dearest to her?