CAROLINE SPENCER
Caroline Spencer and Earl Spencer are launching the First Althorp Literary Festival at Althorp House. They have programmed a one-day festival for June 19 this year, which reflects their tastes and interests.
Authors appearing include: Marian Keyes, Sebastian Faulks, Andrew Roberts, Sarah Dunant, Salley Vickers, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Gillian Slovo, Rachel Billington, Giles Andreae,William Sieghart.
ILIE NASTASE
Ilie Nastase is winner of two Grand slam titles (The US and French Opens), twice Wimbledon finalist and he was ranked the world No.1 in 1973.
He has written his autobiography, with Debbie Beckerman. Mr Nastase, is published by Collins Willow, price: £18.99.
PAUL THACKER
Paul Thacker is a dance-training consultant and strength and conditioning specialist. He lecturers part time and puts footballers and ballet dancers through their paces. He is currently working with the English National Ballet on their production of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall. The world’s largest ballet ever staged, it features a cast of over 120 performers, including 60 swans.
ISABEL LOSADA
Isabel Losada is known for her best selling book The Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment.
In her latest book she explores the age-old question of whether one person can make a difference to the world. Her quest leads her to set up Act For Tibet. It takes her on demonstrations, to Tibet, to tea with the Chinese Ambassador and to meet His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.
For Tibet, With Love – A Beginner’s Guide to Changing the World – is published by Bloomsbury, price: £7.99.
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