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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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David Stirling : The Authorised Biography of the Founder of the SAS - Thryft
Alan Hoe

David Stirling : The Authorised Biography of the Founder of the SAS

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As a young lieutenant in 1941, David Stirling won a battle against military bureaucracy - he was able, against all odds, to introduce a new concept in fighting. Although it was disbanded after the war, the effectiveness of the Special Air Service resulted in its being re-formed six years later to meet the specialized demands of counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism in a host of limited-intensity conflicts. Based on three years of research in the UK, Africa, France and the Middle East, this biography seeks to explain Stirling's personal philosophies, drive, sensitivity and courage. Alan Hoe was a friend of Stirling and a long-serving member of the SAS. As "James March" he wrote "The Negotiator", and was a co-author of "Terrorism - Threat and Response".

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Sven: My Story - Thryft
Sven-Göran Eriksson

Sven: My Story

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Recommended for football enthusiasts seeking an insider's perspective. Eriksson's autobiography offers a candid account of his 40-year journey in football, complete with juicy anecdotes involving some of the biggest names in the game. However, it's the personal insights into the enigmatic Swede that make this book worth a read. It's a reflective, honest account of a man who has dedicated his life to football, and who questions whether it was all worth it in the end.

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In His Image. - Thryft

In His Image.

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Direct From Dell : Strategies that Revolutionized an Industry - Thryft
Michael Dell

Direct From Dell : Strategies that Revolutionized an Industry

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Direct from Dell is an excellent read for entrepreneurs who want to learn from one of the world's most successful businessmen. It offers practical advice on how to gain a competitive edge, the importance of studying customers instead of competition, and how to take advantage of weaknesses in the market. Michael Dell's story of success and his ideas for revolutionizing industry make this book an inspiring and informative read.

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Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends - Thryft
Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends

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TV’s most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef’s table (situated in the white heat of his restaurant kitchen) and his table at home with Tana and their young family. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British recipes. Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to foster his many hugely successful business enterprises and to film his highly acclaimed TV series. But, despite the commitments of a busy work life, he has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family, including Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous, Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter, Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. The recipes embody Gordon’s strongly held opinion that we should support local producers and farmers’ markets, that we should cook with seasonal fresh ingredients which haven't travelled miles to reach our plates and that we should celebrate the wealth of regional dishes available to us from Cornish crab soup to Bakewell tarts. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he’s off duty. With chapters covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. This beautiful book has been created by one of Britain's top designers, in tandem with an amazing young photographer. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.

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John Milton - Thryft
Annabel Patterson

John Milton

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This book is a must-read for students studying English literature at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The anthology brings together the best of the most recent scholarship on John Milton's seminal works, covering all stages of his distinguished career. The introduction, headnotes, and appendix provide ample context for the essays contributed by prominent British and American critics representing a range of critical approaches such as new criticism, deconstruction, Marxist criticism and feminist criticism.

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Journal of a Solitude - Thryft
May Sarton

Journal of a Solitude

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In this, her bestselling journal, May Sarton writes with keen observation and emotional courage of both inner and outer worlds: a garden, the seasons, daily life in New Hampshire, books, people, ideas―and throughout everything, her spiritual and artistic journey. "I am here alone for the first time in weeks," May Sarton begins this book, "to take up my 'real' life again at last. That is what is strange―that friends, even passionate love,are not my real life, unless there is time alone in which to explore what is happening or what has happened." In this journal, she says, "I hope to break through into the rough, rocky depths,to the matrix itself. There is violence there and anger never resolved. My need to be alone is balanced against my fear of what will happen when suddenly I enter the huge empty silence if I cannot find support there."In this book, we are closer to the marrow than ever before in May Sarton's writing.

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Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered - Thryft
Barry Desker, Chong Guan Kwa

Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered

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Dr Goh Keng Swee was Singapore's first Minister for Finance from 1959 to 1965 who initiated Singapore's first industrial estate now known as Jurong Town. He was also the first and longest serving Defence Minister after Singapore became independent in 1965, responsible for building up the Singapore Armed Forces from scratch. Later he became Minister for Education in 1981 and revamped the education system to what it is today. Dr Goh was also concurrently Deputy Prime Minister from 1973 to 1984 during which time he set up the Monetary Authority of Singapore.While Dr Goh's public career and achievements are well documented in press reports and archival records as well as in photographs and speeches, what is missing is an insight and exposition of Dr Goh as an individual in his various roles. Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered seeks to provide this missing dimension of Dr Goh as a person to work for. Thirty-eight persons who had the opportunity of closely observing or working with Dr Goh have contributed their reflections and recollections of Dr Goh as a person, colleague and “boss”, to this book. They have given candid and personal pen portraits of an unusual leader and minister, revealing a glimpse of the working habits of Dr Goh not known to most people.Drawn from oral histories and recent interviews, these reminiscences have been chronologically arranged, from those who recalled what it was like to work alongside Dr Goh on the Malayan Forum in London in the early 1950s, through his various ministerial positions, to travelling with Dr Goh after he “retired” from politics in 1984. What emerges from these anecdotes of Dr Goh is that he could be an extremely demanding “boss”, who could also be very supportive of his subordinates. They show him to be a person with a very inquisitive and creative mind capable of making great leaps of lateral thinking, able to connect disparate ideas and data to propose new and innovative solutions to intractable policy problems. He was truly a Singaporean for all seasons.

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My Story : A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave - Thryft
Dave Pelzer

My Story : A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave

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A CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. Dave was no longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement and when he was allowed food it was scraps from the dogs' bowl. Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. THE LOST BOY: the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of Dave's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family who will love him. A MAN NAMED DAVE: the gripping conclusion to this inspirational trilogy. With extraordinary generosity of spirit, Dave takes us on a journey into his past. At last he confronts his father and ultimately his mother. Finally, Dave finds the courage to break the chains of the past and learn to love, trust and live for the future.

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Wee Kim Wee - Thryft
Wee Kim Wee

Wee Kim Wee

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Wee Kim Wee's memoir is a heartwarming and insightful collection of memories that showcases the former President's down-to-earth personality and experiences. A great pick for readers interested in learning more about Singapore's history and culture, as well as those who enjoy personal narratives that are both heartwarming and inspiring.

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Inside Steve's Brain - Thryft
Leander Kahney

Inside Steve's Brain

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"Inside Steve's Brain" offers an insightful look into the mind of the late Steve Jobs, showcasing the very traits that lead Apple and Pixar to success. This book provides a unique perspective on his business philosophy and leadership style, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how to build a culture of innovation.

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Detours : Life, Death and Divorce on the Road to Sturgis - Thryft
Richard La Plante

Detours : Life, Death and Divorce on the Road to Sturgis

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Author Richard La Plante had always wanted to ride cross-country to Sturgis, South Dakota-to the famous motorcycle rally that has become the mecca for the American biker. But at the age of 53, still bruised from a divorce, newly remarried, and a father for the first time, he thought the trip would remain an armchair fantasy.Then came the summer of 1999. Pressured by work, another baby on the way, and being temporarily homeless, he made a Escape-out of the armchair and into the saddle.On a borrowed Big Dog motorcycle, he set off for the Black Hills of Dakota. Moments of crazed introspection mixed with the sheer euphoria of the ride all add up to the metaphor of a life's journey.Told in La Plante's humorous and self-deprecating style, Detours is a wild ride, all the way home.

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The Times Great Lives : A Century in Obituaries - Thryft
Ian Brunskill

The Times Great Lives : A Century in Obituaries

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The book provides deep insight into the lives of 100 influential people of the 20th century, including some that were unexpectedly impactful. The inclusion of the obituaries provides a unique perspective on the legacy of each individual, while the pictures from The Times archive add to the overall experience. A great read for those interested in history or those seeking to learn about the lives of significant figures.

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The Scientists : A Family Romance - Thryft
Marco Roth

The Scientists : A Family Romance

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Named a Best Book of the Year by Vogue , Los Angeles Times , and The New RepublicNew York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A FRANK, INTELLIGENT, AND DEEPLY MOVING DEBUT MEMOIR The precocious only child of a doctor and a classical musician, Marco Roth was able to share his parents' New York. Theirs was a world that revolved around house concerts, a private library of literary classics, and discussions of the latest advances in medicine―and one that ended when Marco's father started to suffer the worst effects of the AIDS virus that had infected him in the early 1980s. What this family could not talk about for years came to dominate the lives of its surviving members, with surprising and often devastating effects. Written in the tradition of Edmund Gosse, Henry Adams, and J. R. Ackerley, The Scientists is a book that grapples with a troubled intellectual and emotional inheritance―the ways in which we learn from our parents, and then learn to see them separately from ourselves.

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My Asakusa : Coming of Age in Pre-war Tokyo - Thryft
Sadako Sawamura

My Asakusa : Coming of Age in Pre-war Tokyo

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My Asakusa is a wonderful read for those interested in Japanese history and culture. Sawamura's personal and vivid storytelling of her formative years in Tokyo's oldest district, Asakusa, make for a fascinating read. Her experiences during a time of great political turmoil and cultural changes come to life as she shares her unique perspective on the characters and cultural traditions of her world. Sawamura's self-made journey from a diligent tutor to a star of Japanese theater and television is truly inspiring.

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Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity - Thryft
Richard Gilman

Chekhov's Plays - An Opening Into Eternity

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Richard Gilman examines each of Chekhov's full-length plays, showing how they relate to each other, to Chekhov's short stories, and to his life. He also places the plays in the context of Russian and European drama and the larger culture of the period. Gilman interweaves biographical narrative with textual commentary and with a discussion of stage-craft and dramaturg - Chekhov's techniques for influencing viewers, the scenic framing of the action, and issues of genre and temporal structuring. Although previous critics of Chekhov have tended to view him as an essentially social dramatist or as an observer of the smaller aspects of existence, Gilman asserts that Chekhov was far more of an innovative playwright, a revolutionary, than has been seen.

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Out of the Ordinary : True Tales of Everyday Craziness - Thryft
Jon Ronson

Out of the Ordinary : True Tales of Everyday Craziness

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Out of the Ordinary is Jon Ronson at his inimitable hilarious, thought-provoking and with an unerring eye for human frailty not least his own.Jon Ronson s subjects have included people who believe that goats can be killed by the power of a really hard stare, and people who believe that the world is ruled by twelve-foot lizard-men. In Out of the Ordinary , a collection of his journalism from the Guardian , he turns his attention to irrational beliefs much closer to home, investigating the ways in which we sometimes manage to convince ourselves that all manner of lunacy makes perfect sense mainstream, domestic, ordinary insanity.Whether he finds himself promising his son that he will be at his side for ever, dressed in a Santa costume, or trying to understand why hundreds of apparently normal people would suddenly start speaking in tongues in a Scout hut in Kidderminster, he demonstrates repeatedly how we all succumb to deeply irrational beliefs that grow to inform our everyday existence.

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Giggs : The Autobiography - Thryft
Ryan Giggs, Joe Lovejoy

Giggs : The Autobiography

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Fans of Ryan Giggs and Manchester United would enjoy reading about the pivotal role he played in the team's success over the years. Giggs shares his journey from his early days to becoming a pivotal figure in United's renaissance. The book offers a unique perspective into the inner workings of the team and the mind of one of the most decorated players in the club's history.

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Business as Unusual : The Journey of Anita Roddick and the Body Shop - Thryft
Anita Roddick

Business as Unusual : The Journey of Anita Roddick and the Body Shop

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The outspoken and controversial businesswoman describes how her vision of the beauty business was transformed into her successful enterprise The Body Shop, explaining how the world of business ethics can be transformed by public awareness and activism.

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Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonalds - Thryft
Ray Kroc

Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonalds

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"Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonalds" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the fast food industry. Ray Kroc's tenacity and innovative way of thinking are admirable qualities that shine throughout the book. This book is perfect for those seeking to understand the behind-the-scenes workings of the fast food giant and how it all began.

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Singapore Story : Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew - Thryft
Lee Kuan Yew

Singapore Story : Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew

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Lee Kuan Yew's personal perspective adds depth and authenticity. 3. Reveals the challenges and strategies behind Singapore's transformation. 4. Offers valuable insights for leaders and policymakers.

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A Nyonya in Texas: Insights of a Straits Chinese Woman in the Lone Star State - Thryft
Lee Su Kim

A Nyonya in Texas: Insights of a Straits Chinese Woman in the Lone Star State

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In 1996, Lee Su Kim, a Nyonya (ie. of Straits Chinese parentage), relocated to Texas in the US where she pursued a doctoral degree. With a young family in tow, she was doctoral student of English, wife, mother - and an alien. In this book, she describes the culture shock of moving into a country vastly different from her native country, Malaysia. She recounts some of the mystifying, amusing, reassuring or alarming experiences that she had in her new environment. The reader will laugh, though sometimes wryly!

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King Lear, William Shakespeare - Notes - Thryft
William Shakespeare

King Lear, William Shakespeare - Notes

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A fresh and accessible approach to English Literature.

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Spycatcher : The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer - Thryft
Paul Greengrass, Peter Wright

Spycatcher : The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer

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From the earliest days of electronic surveillance to the height of the Cold War, Wright was at the center of the action in Mi5, Britain's counterespionage service.

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Dancing Through It : My Journey in the Ballet - Thryft
Jenifer Ringer

Dancing Through It : My Journey in the Ballet

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Recommended for ballet enthusiasts intrigued by dancer's life. Covers career highs and lows, behind-the-scenes preparation, and presence of eating disorders.

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Spoken From The Front - Thryft
Andy McNab

Spoken From The Front

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The biggest military author introduces real-life voices from the battlefields of Afghanistan.Spoken from the Front is the story of the Afghan Campaign, told for the first time in the words of the servicemen and women who have been fighting there. With unprecedented access to soldiers of all ranks, as well as pilots, reservists, engineers, medics, Royal Military police, mechanics, cooks and other military personnel, Andy McNab has assembled a portrait of modern conflict like never before.This is the full experience of British troops on the ground and in the air. The horrors, cruelties, drudgery, excitement and banter of these soldiers' lives combine to form a chronological narrative of all the major events in Helmand during the British Army's time there.From their action-packed, dramatic, moving and often humorous testimonies in interviews, diaries, letters and emails written to family, friends and loved ones, merges a 360-degree picture of guerrilla warfare up close and extremely personal. It is as close to the real thing as you can get.

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Billionaire Boy : Mark Zuckerberg in His Own Words - Thryft
Mark Zuckerberg

Billionaire Boy : Mark Zuckerberg in His Own Words

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As the founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerburg not only has to run fast to maintain the company's high profile success, but also needs to fight to stay ahead of some of the richest, most talented and most aggressive companies in the world. In this collection of quotations taken from interviews, presentations, media announcements and more, we see a new breed of business leader with a new way of thinking about business and success in a constantly changing world.

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Princess - Thryft
Jean Sasson

Princess

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Sultana is a Saudi Arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. But in reality she lives in a gilded cage. She has no freedom, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. Hidden behind her black floor-length veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, her sons, and her country.Sultana is a member of the Saudi royal family, closely related to the king. For the sake of her daughters, she has decided to take the risk of speaking out about the life of women in her country, regardless of their rank. She must hide her identity for fear that the religious leaders in her country would call for her death to punish her honesty. Only a woman in her position could possibly hope to escape from being revealed and punished, despite her cloak and anonymity. Sultana tells of her own life, from her turbulent childhood to her arranged marriage--a happy one until her husband decided to displace her by taking a second wife--and of the lives of her sisters, her friends and her servants. Although they share affection, confidences and an easy camaraderie within the confines of the women's quarters, they also share a history of appalling oppression, everyday occurrences that in any other culture would be seen as shocking human rights violations; thirteen-year-old girls forced to marry men five times their age, young women killed by drowning, stoning, or isolation in the women's room, a padded, windowless cell where women are confined with neither light nor conversation until death claims them.By speaking out, Sultana risks bringing the wrath of the Saudi establishment upon her head and the heads of her children. But by telling her story to Jean Sasson, Sultana has allowed us to see beyond the veils of this secret society, to the heart of a nation where sex, money, and power reign supreme.

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Me and My Shadows : A Family Memoir - Thryft
Lorna Luft

Me and My Shadows : A Family Memoir

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The daughter of Judy Garland describes how it felt growing up in the shadows of her famous mother and half-sister, Liza Minnelli, as well as the painful experience she endured watching Garland succumb to her drug and alcohol dependence.

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Inside the Third Reich - Thryft
Albert Speer

Inside the Third Reich

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Written by Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine running even after Hitler's mystique had faded, this memoir gives us as complete a view as we will ever get of the inside of the Nazi state. B&W photos.

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Buffett : The Making of an American Capitalist - Thryft
Roger Lowenstein

Buffett : The Making of an American Capitalist

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This book would be a great read for anyone interested in learning about one of the most influential investors in the world. The author dives deep into Warren Buffett's investment strategy, which focuses on buying undervalued companies and holding on to them for the long term. It also provides a unique perspective on Buffett's life, with insights from his family, friends, and colleagues. Overall, this book is an illuminating journey into the mind of one of the greatest investors of all time.

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When Heaven and Earth Changed Places: A Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace - Thryft
Jay Wurts, Le Ly Hayslip

When Heaven and Earth Changed Places: A Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace

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This book could be a good read for you if you want to gain a deep understanding of the human spirit and the devastating consequences of war. Through Le Ly Hayslip's powerful storytelling, you will be transported to Vietnam during the war, experiencing the unimaginable hardships she endured. But amidst the darkness, you will also witness her unwavering faith in humanity and her determination to overcome adversity. This is a deeply inspiring and unforgettable story that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the strength of the human spirit.

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Eye Of The Storm - Twenty-Five Years In Action With The SAS - Thryft
Peter Ratcliffe

Eye Of The Storm - Twenty-Five Years In Action With The SAS

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Peter Ratcliffe served in the SAS for twenty-five years. Blooded in Oman in the 1970s, he also saw action in Northern Ireland, in the Falklands War, and in the Gulf campaign. From his early days in the Paras to his time as Regimental Sergeant-Major in the Gulf, he has lived and fought by the motto 'Who Dares Wins'. Eye of the Storm is his insider's account of that exceptional career. Fastpaced, earthy, dramatic, funny, occasionally disturbing, it is laced with firsthand descriptions of ferocious and bloody fighting, sudden death and incredible heroism, and peopled with a cast of extraordinary individuals. Beyond that, however, it corrects many of the distortions and exaggerations of other books, and explodes several long-standing myths about the Regiment. Here - at last - is the authentic voice of the SAS.

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Boy - Tales Of Childhood - Thryft
Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl

Boy - Tales Of Childhood

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Boy - Tales of Childhood is an enchanting book that will captivate readers of all ages. Dahl's vivid descriptions of his experiences growing up will transport you back to a time when life was simpler. The book is a wonderful blend of humor, adventure, and emotion that will keep you hooked until the very end. It is a must-read for anyone who loves great storytelling and wants to experience the magic of childhood all over again.

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At Wit's End - Thryft
Erma Bombeck

At Wit's End

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Recommendation for "At Wit's End": - Trust me, this book is like therapy for exhausted moms. Erma Bombeck's witty observations and relatable anecdotes about the chaos of motherhood will have you doubled over with laughter. From dealing with wet beds to school play dilemmas, Bombeck's humor will make you feel like you're not alone in the craziness of parenting. So grab a cup of coffee, cozy up with this book, and get ready for some much-needed laughs and solidarity.

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Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever : My Story - Thryft
Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever : My Story

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His debut album has already gone platinum. His YouTube videos have received over 10 million hits. 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. In this book, Justin tells the story of his amazing journey from small-town schoolboy to global superstar. Stunningly designed and jam packed full of exclusive unseen photos of Justin on and off stage, plus private captured moments, the awesome story of Justin's phenomenal rise to superstardom is a must-have for any true fan.

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My Story - Thryft
Tom Daley

My Story

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Enter the enthralling world of Tom Daley—a medalist in the 2012 London Olympic Games—in My Story . Tom had the whole country behind him when he won bronze at the Olympics this year. A double Commonwealth gold medal winner, he is one of the sport's most exciting athletes. But there is also a heartbreaking and inspiring story of a young man coping with the death of his father while under the glare of the world's media spotlight. In this, Tom's first official memoir, he offers unprecedented access to the pressures, challenges, and fascinating experiences of a world-class Olympian. From his day-to-day schedule, to his hobbies and family life, to sharing his hopes and dreams in the build up to the London Olympics, this book offers a unique chance to get close to Tom. The face of the Olympics, and host of ITV show splash, Tom is loved by the nation. My Story features exclusive photography of Tom Daley, both personal and newly commissioned, in the ultimate book for the 2012 Olympics.

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Shaped For A Purpose - Thryft
Pauline Loh, Sherena Loh

Shaped For A Purpose

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Meet Sherena Loh. Sherena has Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating disease in which the muscles progressively weaken. Doctors told her that she would only live until 25 years old. But many years later, Sherena is still alive - and living a full life. She rose above her circumstances and did all the things she never imagined she would be able to do - she graduated with a degree and various diplomas, found fulfilling jobs and even got married. She also helped set up the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) (MDAS) and currently serves as its Executive Director, dedicating her life to helping other persons with Muscular Dystrophy find purpose beyond their limits. How did she do it? This book is not meant for people with disabilities and their caregivers alone, but for every one of us who has experienced adversity. Read about hoer Sherena developed a positive mindset that helped her conquer her physical, social and psychological struggles - and be inspired to conquer your own mountains.

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Escape : The True Story of the Only Westerner Ever to Break out of Thailand'Sbangkok Hilton - Thryft
David McMillan

Escape : The True Story of the Only Westerner Ever to Break out of Thailand'Sbangkok Hilton

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This book is a thrilling account of a prisoner's daring escape from one of Thailand's most notorious jails. It offers a unique and vivid depiction of life inside a prison, and the protagonist's determination to escape captivity. Readers who enjoy true crime stories will appreciate this book.

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High : Confessions of an International Drug Smuggler - Thryft
Brian O'Dea

High : Confessions of an International Drug Smuggler

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"High is an enthralling memoir of Brian O'Dea's journey from being a powerful drug smuggler to turning his life around. Readers will be fascinated by O'Dea's accounts of his dangerous and exciting experiences in the drug trade, and moved by his eventual decision to quit and help others. O'Dea's redemption story is a testament to the human spirit and is a must-read for anyone interested in the criminal justice system and addiction."

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A Pattern of Islands - Thryft
Arthur Grimble

A Pattern of Islands

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This remarkable book is the story of those dramatic and romantic atolls in the Central Pacific - the Gilbert and Ellice Island - woven into the travel-autobiography of the author, who, the day after his wedding in 1913, left England with his wife for the remotest corner of the British Empire where a 'cadet' of the Colonial Administration Service has never before been seen.

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Arthur Conan Doyle (3 Books in 1) - Thryft
Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (3 Books in 1)

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This book, which includes "A Study in Scarlet," "The Sign of Four," and "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes," is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and detective fiction. Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style is concise yet descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Readers will appreciate the well-plotted and intriguing mysteries, as well as the chemistry between the characters of Holmes and Watson.

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Istanbul - Thryft
Orhan Pamuk, Maureen Freely

Istanbul

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A shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world’s great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul and still lives in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms. His portrait of his city is thus also a self-portrait, refracted by memory and the melancholy–or hüzün– that all Istanbullus share: the sadness that comes of living amid the ruins of a lost Ottoman Empire.As he companionably guides us across the Bosphorus, through Istanbul's historical monuments and lost paradises, its dilapidated Ottoman villas, back streets and waterways, he also introduces us to the city's writers, artists and murderers.Like the Dublin of Joyce and Jan Morris' Venice, Pamuk's Istanbul is a triumphant encounter of place and sensibility, beautifully written and immensely moving.

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The Discomfort Zone - A Personal History - Thryft
Jonathan Franzen

The Discomfort Zone - A Personal History

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Recommended because it offers a heartfelt account of growing up in a Christian family in Missouri. This book is for readers who enjoy candid memoirs that explore the complex nature of one's growth and development. Franzen's writing style immerses readers in his world, making it easy to empathize with his experiences and struggles.

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Another Man's War : The True Story of One Man's Battle to Save Children in the Sudan - Thryft
Sam Childers

Another Man's War : The True Story of One Man's Battle to Save Children in the Sudan

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A gun-toting preacher, a rebel army led by a madman, and entire villages slaughtered just because they were in the way. In Another Man's War , follow Sam Childer's remarkable transformation from violent thug to a man of faith, and his ongoing battle to save children in one of the world's most lawless areas. “Another Man’s War is about true terrorism . . . against more than 200,000 children in northern Uganda and Southern Sudan. Sam Childers—a fighter and a preacher (some call him a mercenary)—tirelessly leads a small militia into the jungle, daring to fight against a vicious army outnumbering him one thousand to one. One man can make a huge difference. Sam Childers certainly does.” ? Peter Fonda, actor/filmmaker, best known as star of Easy Rider “The Reverend Sam Childers has been a very close friend to the government of South Sudan for many years and is a trusted friend.” ? President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan “The Reverend Sam Childers is a long time devoted friend to our government and his courageous work is supported by us.” ? President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda “Sam Childers is one of those rare men [who is] willing to do literally whatever it takes to promote the message of Jesus Christ and save children from the tyranny of evil men.” ? John Rich, lead singer and songwriter, Big & Rich

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Opium Nation : Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan - Thryft
Fariba Nawa

Opium Nation : Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan

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“Nawa deftly sketches the geopolitical nightmare that is today’s Afghanistan, but the book’s real strength is her detailed, sensitive reporting of individual people’s stories.” —  Boston Globe An Afghan-American journalist offers a revealing look inside a country torn apart—from corrupt officials to warlords and child brides—while revisiting her own family’s deep roots to the land. Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa delivers a revealing and deeply personal explorationof Afghanistan and the drug trade which rules the country, from corruptofficials to warlords and child brides and beyond. KhaledHosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns calls Opium Nation “an insightful andinformative look at the global challenge of Afghan drug trade. Fariba Nawa weaves her personalstory of reconnecting with her homeland after 9/11 with a very engagingnarrative that chronicles Afghanistan’s dangerous descent into opiumtrafficking…and most revealingly, how the drug trade has damaged the lives ofordinary Afghan people.” Readers of Gayle Lemmon Tzemach’s The Dressmaker of Khair Khana and Rory Stewart’s The Places Between will find Nawa’spersonal, piercing, journalistic tale to be an indispensable addition to thecultural criticism covering this dire global crisis.

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Jeannie Out of the Bottle - Thryft
Barbara Eden, Wendy Leigh

Jeannie Out of the Bottle

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"Jeannie Out of the Bottle" is a must-read for anyone interested in Hollywood's golden era. In her candid and heartwarming memoir, Barbara Eden takes us on a journey through her five decades in the industry, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her hit TV show "I Dream of Jeannie," and her personal life, including the loss of her son and difficult relationships. The book is also illustrated with rare photographs, making it a must-have for any fan of Eden's work.

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Gordon Ramsay's Playing with Fire - Thryft
Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay's Playing with Fire

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NEW. Paperback. Some shelf wear. "Raw, Rare to Well Done"

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Yao : A Life in Two Worlds - Thryft
Ming Yao, Yao Ming

Yao : A Life in Two Worlds

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The China-born center for the Houston Rockets chronicles his odyssey from his Shanghai youth, through his first year in the NBA and the challenges he has faced, to his role as an international sports icon.

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I Dreamed of Africa - Thryft
Kuki Gallmann

I Dreamed of Africa

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I Dreamed of Africa would be a good read for someone who is looking for a captivating and moving memoir about a woman's life in Africa. Kuki Gallmann's unique story about bringing up a family in Kenya, her relationship with the land, and the dramatic twists and turns of her life would leave readers experiencing a wide range of emotions. The book's most distinctive feature is the author's deep connection to Africa, which she expresses beautifully throughout the book.

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