The twin Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago could hardly be more different. Trinidad is vibrant, cosmopolitan, culturally diverse, and multiethnic, with a population descended from East Indian, African, Spanish, French, Dutch, American, Chinese, Syrian, and English forebears. This potent mix finds full expression in unbridled revelry each February with the celebration of Carnival--a dazzling, open-to-all-comers, mass participation street extravaganza of steel bands, calypso, dance, and the magnificent costumed bands "playing mas" (short for masquerade). Tobago, by contrast, is much...

Olivia Newton-John exudes star power and timeless glamour. She has sold 60 million records around the world, topped the charts in the US and the UK four times, and is known all over the world for her role as Sandy opposite John Travolta in Grease.

But behind the successful singing and film career lies the story of a remarkable survivor. Olivia's life has been repeatedly touched by trauma, heartache, personal tragedy and her own life-threatening cancer. Tim Ewbank's revealing biography charts the highs and lows of her career, and the personal crises that have affected her personal life -...

David Johnson is Britain's best-loved star. From his wonderful characterization of Del Boy in "Only Fools and Horses" to Detective Jack Frost and Mr. Micawber, he lights up the television screens whenever he appears and has captured the heart of a nation. Having received the ultimate accoladea knighthood from the Queenhe is no longer just the people's champion. This remarkable new biography traces the life of Britain's favorite actor from his humble roots in north London through his days as an electrician, to the David Johnsonthe worldknows and loves. It is based on the actor's own memories,...

This in-depth and affectionate biography paints a complete picture of this respected actor, presenter, producer, director, dog lover, animal rights campaigner, patron of the Born Free Foundation, and devoted family man. Martin Clunes has been a familiar face on British television for almost two decades. During that period he has starred in some of the best-loved shows of modern times, including "Doc Martin," "William and Mary," and of course the phenomenally successful "Men Behaving Badly." He was introduced to acting at a young age. His father, a successful actor and theater manager who gave...