Lesley-Ann Jones is a British author renowned for her insightful biographies. With over two decades of experience as a Fleet Street journalist, her writing is characterized by depth and meticulous detail. Jones focuses on iconic figures in the music world, uncovering their personal stories with a keen sense of nuance. Her works offer readers a compelling glimpse into the lives of artists who have shaped popular culture.
Exploring the life of Christine McVie, this biography delves into her role as the emotional core of Fleetwood Mac, where she balanced the band's tumultuous dynamics while crafting iconic hits. Known as "the mother" of the group, she played a crucial role during their peak with the album Rumours, which mirrored the band's personal upheavals. The narrative, enriched by insights from friends and acquaintances, provides a unique perspective on her struggles with love, addiction, and creativity, painting a vivid portrait of a rock legend and national treasure.
The first definitive account of Paul McCartney's time in Wings, to be published on the 50th anniversary of the bestselling album Band on the Run[Bokinfo].
The electron, discovered in 1897, was found to be a constituent of all atoms. While the nucleus of the atom remains fixed, the electrons are free to move with different amounts of energy. When supplied with more energy, by physical or mechanical means, light is produced when the original energy state is reached. Electrons can easily be removed altogether from the atom as in the case of electric current. This has given rise to our electrical and electronic industries. The associated magnetic field allowed motors and dynamos to be developed. Rapid movement of electrons results in the production of electromagnetic waves, from the longest wavelengths (radio waves) to the shortest wavelengths (gamma rays). This has had a huge impact on our lives in the fields of medicine and telecommunications. A beam of electrons can be directed in the same way as a beam of light. As light can show wave/particle duality so can an electron beam. Its measured wavelength is about the same as X-rays. This means electrons can be diffracted. The famous 'double-slit' experiment where a single electron appears to 'interfere with itself' cannot be explained by classical physics and so we enter the strange world of quantum mechanics. The birth of the quantum computer is not far away and will be much faster than existing computers. Finally, all chemical reactions are the result of electron movement between reactants.
Pulling back the many hidden layers of John Lennon’s life, Lesley-Ann Jones closely tracks the events and personality traits that led to the rock star living in self-imposed exile in New York—where he was shot dead outside his apartment on that fateful autumn day forty years ago. Late on December 8th, 1980, the world abruptly stopped turning for millions, as news broke that the world's most beloved musician had been gunned down in cold blood in New York City. The most iconic Beatle left behind an unrivaled body of music and legions of faithful disciples—yet his profound legacy has brought with it as many questions and contradictions as his music has provided truths and certainties. In this compelling exploration, acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones unravels the enigma that was John Lennon to present a complete portrait of the man, his life, his loves, his music, his untimely death, and, ultimately, his legacy. Using fresh first-hand research, unseen material and exclusive interviews with the people who knew Lennon best, Jones's search for answers offers a spellbinding, 360-degree view of one of the world's most iconic music legends. The Search for John Lennon delves deep into psyche of the world's most storied musician—the good, the bad and the genius—forty years on from his tragic death.
This is the definitive biography of Freddie Mercury. Written by an award-winning rock journalist, Lesley-Ann Jones toured widely with Queen forming lasting friendships with the band. Now, having secured access to the remaining band members and those who were closest to Freddie, from childhood to death, Lesley-Ann has written the most in depth account of one of music's best loved and most complex figures. Meticulously researched, sympathetic, unsensational, the book - like the forthcoming film - will focus on the period in the 1980s when Queen began to fragment, before their Live Aid performance put them back in the frame. In her journey to understand the man behind the legend, Lesley-Ann Jones has travelled from London to Zanzibar to India. Packed with exclusive interviews and told with the invaluable perspective that the twenty years since Mercury's death presents, Freddie Mercury is the most up to date portrait of a legendary man. Fully revised and updated edition.
When smoke meets steel, there's going to be sparks!Hiding behind her thick black glasses and overly large suits, shy and insecure Ella makes sure that no one can see past her dreary appearance. But, after a last minute temp assignment comes in for Adelaide's most eligible bachelor, businessman Dane Harrison, Ella's shyness is what first attracts his attention. Even with the adulation of incredibly stunning society women, Dane finds his thoughts returning time and again to his seemingly innocent temp.But after an encounter with Ella's drunken mother, Dane starts to unravel the tragedy in Ella's past and puts in place a plan that could benefit both of them. Can Ella stick to her side of the bargain without falling in love with Dane... or will the threat of her former life cast too big a shadow?New author Ann Jones' novel is a modern, erotic yet romantic tale of love and lust. Stock full of the hottest love scenes since Fifty Shades of Grey, Tempting the Temp, will be one book that will be hard to put down - if only to take a good long, cold shower.
His music thrilled the generation it was written for, and has entertained and inspired every generation since. Hero : David Bowie is an exploration of the man behind the myths and the makeup told from the very beginning
