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Lynda Obst

Hello, He Lied - And Other Truths From The Hollywood Trenches

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If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes of movie-making and the politics of Hollywood, then Hello, He Lied is a must-read. Lynda Rosen Obst shares her experiences as a producer, shedding light on the complex relationships and power struggles among the industry's elite. Her candid and humorous writing style makes for an entertaining and informative read.

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Aileen Joyce

Michael Landon

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This book would be a good read for fans of Michael Landon who want to know more about his life and career beyond what is commonly known. The book provides a detailed and honest account of Landon's life, including his difficult childhood and rise to fame. Readers may appreciate the insight into the actor's personal struggles and growth.

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Kathy O'Beirne

Don't Ever Tell : Kathy's Story: A True Tale of a Childhood Destroyed by Neglect and Fear

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The shocking story of the abused girl who would grow up to lead the fight for justice for Magdalen girls in Ireland I feel my story had to be told. So much evil was done there was a voice inside me shouting, "Justice." With no one to confide in, Kathy suffered in silence as she was battered by her father and molested by local boys. At the age of eight, she was torn from her family and incarcerated in a series of Catholic homes. When she was sent to a psychiatric unit, she suffered terrifying electric-shock therapy and further cruelty at the hands of her supposed carers. After ending up in a Magdalen laundry, she fell victim to sexual abuse and gave birth to baby Annie just weeks before her 14th birthday. This is Kathy's harrowing account of her ruined childhood and of her subsequent fight for justice.

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Byrne; Scully, John A. Byrne

Odyssey : Pepsi to Apple

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This book is a must-read for those interested in the behind-the-scenes drama and personal relationships that shape the business world. It offers a unique perspective on the transformation of Apple and provides valuable insights into the leadership and management styles of both John Sculley and Steve Jobs. Readers are likely to appreciate the insider perspective and engaging storytelling style of the author.

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Ellen DeGeneres

The Funny Thing Is...

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An indispensable reference for anyone who knows how to read—or wants to fool people into thinking they do— The Funny Thing Is... is sure to make you laugh.Ellen DeGeneres published her first book of comic essays, the #1 bestselling My Point...And I Do Have One, way back in 1996. Not one to rest on her laurels, the witty star of stage and screen has since dedicated her life to writing a hilarious new book. That book is this book.After years of painstaking, round-the-clock research, surviving on a mere twenty minutes of sleep a night, and collaborating with lexicographers, plumbers, and mathematicians, DeGeneres has crafted a work that is both easy to use and very funny. Along with her trademark ramblings, The Funny Thing Is... contains hundreds of succinct insights into her psyche and offers innovative features -More than 50,000 simple, short words arranged in sentences that form paragraphs.-Thousands of observations on everyday life—from terrible fashion trends to how to handle seating arrangements for a Sunday brunch with Paula Abdul, Diane Sawyer, and Eminem.-All twenty-six letters of the alphabet.

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Janine Latus

If I Am Missing Or Dead

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This book could be a good read for someone seeking a raw and gripping exploration of the aftermath of abuse. With its haunting storytelling, it sheds light on the complex dynamics of relationships and the strength of sisterhood. It delves deep into the dark secrets harbored by the characters, leaving readers captivated by the suspense and eager to uncover the truth.

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Adeline Yen Mah

Falling Leaves : The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

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Born in 1937 in a port city a thousand miles north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and cultural upheaval. But wealth and position could not shield Adeline from a childhood of appalling emotional abuse at the hands of a cruel and manipulative Eurasian stepmother. Determined to survive through her enduring faith in family unity, Adeline struggled for independence as she moved from Hong Kong to England and eventually to the United States to become a physician and writer.A compelling, painful, and ultimately triumphant story of a girl's journey into adulthood, Adeline's story is a testament to the most basic of human needs: acceptance, love, and understanding. With a powerful voice that speaks of the harsh realities of growing up female in a family and society that kept girls in emotional chains, Falling Leaves is a work of heartfelt intimacy and a rare authentic portrait of twentieth-century China.

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Owen Matthews

Stalin's Children : Three Generations of Love and War

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On a midsummer day in 1937, Boris Bibikov kissed his two daughters goodbye and disappeared. One of those girls, Lyudmila, was to fall in love with a tall young foreigner in Moscow at the height of the Cold War and embark on a dangerous and passionate affair. Decades later, a reporter in nineties Moscow, her son Owen Matthews pieces together his grandfather's passage through the harrowing world of Stalin's purges, and tells the story of his parents' Cold War love affair through their heartbreaking letters and memories. Stalin's Children is a raw, vivid memoir about a young man's struggle to understand his parents' lives and the history of the strange country in which they lived.

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Robert Wang

Walking the Tycoons Rope : How Ambition Drove a Poor Boy from Ningbo to Compete with the Richest Men of Hong Kong & Singapore

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This book is highly recommended for individuals interested in reading about the incredible journey of a young man who worked his way up in life, from humble beginnings to becoming one of the wealthiest tycoons in Hong Kong and Singapore. The book offers a unique glimpse into the world of real estate moguls such as Li Ka-shing, Cheng Yu-tung and Lee Shau-kee, as well as the traditional values that helped Robert Wang succeed, which includes tolerance, filial piety, and loyalty. Overall, this book is a must-read for those looking for inspiration and insight into the power of persistence and hard work.

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David Keuning

What I've Learned: 25 Creatives Share Career-defining Insights

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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in the design industry. Through candid interviews with world-renowned designers and architects, it offers a glimpse into their personal journeys and the experiences that shaped their careers. The book not only delves into their innovative projects and products but also provides a deep understanding of the intricacies of real-life in the industry. With accompanying visuals that capture the unique character of each interviewee, "What I've Learned" is an inspiring and insightful resource for those seeking career-defining insights from creative professionals.

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Khushwant Singh

99 : Unforgettable Fiction, Non - Fiction, Poetry & Humour

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This book would be perfect for those who want to discover the work of Khushwant Singh, one of the greatest Indian writers of all time. The book is a comprehensive collection of his works across genres, including short stories, essays, poetry, and more. Its unique feature is the inclusion of one work for each year of his life, presenting a sort of retrospective of his journey as a writer. If you are looking for a great introduction to Singh's work, this book is a must-read.

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$The Last Man on the Moon : Astronaut Eugene Cernan and America\'s Race in Space - Thryft$

Eugene Cernan, Donald A. Davis

The Last Man on the Moon : Astronaut Eugene Cernan and America\'s Race in Space

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Eugene Cernan is a unique American who came of age as an astronaut during the most exciting and dangerous decade of spaceflight. His career spanned the entire Gemini and Apollo programs, from being the first person to spacewalk all the way around our world to the moment when he left man's last footprint on the Moon as commander of Apollo 17. Between those two historic events lay more adventures than an ordinary person could imagine as Cernan repeatedly put his life, his family and everything he held dear on the altar of an obsessive desire. Written with New York Times bestselling author Don Davis, this is the astronaut story never before told - about the fear, love and sacrifice demanded of the few men who dared to reach beyond the heavens for the biggest prize of all - the Moon.

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Mary-Ann Kirkby

I Am Hutterite : The Fascinating True Story of a Young Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Heritage

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A fascinating journey into the heart and culture of a reclusive religious community. I Am Hutterite takes readers into the hidden heart of the little-known Hutterite colony in southern Manitoba where author Mary-Ann Kirkby spent her childhood. When she was ten years old her parents packed up their seven children and a handful of possessions and left the security of the colony to start a new life. Overnight they were thrust into a world they didn't understand, a world that did not understand them. Before she left the colony Mary-Ann had never tasted macaroni and cheese or ridden a bike. She had never heard of Walt Disney or rock-and-roll. She was forced to reinvent herself, denying her heritage to fit in with her peers. With great humor, Kirkby describes how she adapted to popular culture; and with raw honesty her family's deep sense of loss for their community. More than a history lesson, I Am Hutterite is a powerful tale of retracing steps and understanding how our beginnings often define us. Controversial and acclaimed by the Hutterite community, Kirkby's book unveils the rich history and traditions of her people, giving us a rare and intimate portrait of an extraordinary way of life.

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Jeremy Clarkson

The World According to Clarkson : The World According to Clarkson Volume 1

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For those seeking an irreverent and humorous take on life, with a strong dose of common sense, The World According to Clarkson is a must-read. Jeremy Clarkson shares his opinions on everything from science to rock music, hunting to cricket, and more. With great wit and sharp observations, he hilariously attacks the absurd and celebrates the eccentric. This book is a road map to modern life and one that you won't want to put down.

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Eugene Tay

Supernatural Confessions - You Are Not Alone

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If you're intrigued by the unexplained or enjoy spine-tingling real-life tales, "Supernatural Confessions" serves a potent blend of eerie stories. Eugene Tay opens a Pandora's box of personal encounters with the supernatural that provide a chilling solidarity in the face of the unknown. It's a compelling read for those who dare to peer into the shadows.

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Harry Keeble

Baby X : Britain's Child Abusers Brought to Justice

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Baby Britain's Child Abusers Brought to Justice [Paperback] Keeble, Harry and Hollington, Kris

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Torey L. Hayden

The Tiger's Child : The Story of a Gifted, Troubled Child and the Teacher Who Refused to Give Up on Her

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Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue. Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has lost touch with the child she helped to free from a hellish inner prison of rage and silence. But now Sheila is back, now a gangly teenager with bright orange hair – no longer broken and lost, but still troubled and searching for answers.This story of dedication and caring that began in childhood moves into a new and extraordinary chapter that tests the strength and heart of both Sheila and her one-time teacher. In The Tiger's Child the skilled and loving educator answers the call once again to help a child in need through her difficult yet glorious transition into young womanhood.

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Harry Keeble

Baby X : Britain's Child Abusers Brought to Justice

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"Baby X is a shocking and important read for anyone interested in understanding the reality of child protection in the UK. Keeble's unflinching account of his team's work alongside social workers is unforgettable, and his ability to rescue countless vulnerable children is awe-inspiring. Readers should be prepared for graphic descriptions of abuse, but will come away with a deep appreciation for the crucial work of child protection teams like Keeble's."

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Adeline Yen Mah, Kim McGillivray

Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots : The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

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This book is a poignant memoir of Adeline Yen Mah's difficult childhood in a wealthy Chinese family. It highlights themes of family dynamics, cultural clashes, and resilience. Readers who appreciate candid accounts of personal struggles and triumphs will find this book compelling and thought-provoking.

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Malika Oufkir, Ros Schwartz, Michèle Fitoussi

Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail

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Recommendation: Stolen Lives is a compelling memoir of survival, depicting the powerful will of human beings against unjust imprisonment. The book highlights the brutal realities of a family's twenty-year incarceration in the desert, through the eyes of Malika Oufkir, the author. Her vivid storytelling is a testament to the power of the human spirit and its resilience in the face of tragedy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in stories of surviving injustice.

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Betty Mahmoody and William Hoffer, William Hoffer

Not Without My Daughter

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In August 1984, Michigan housewife Betty Mahmoody accompanied her husband to his native Iran for a two-week vacation that turned into a permanent stay. To her horror, she found herself and her four-year-old daughter, Mahtob, virtual prisoners of a man rededicated to his Shiite Moslem faith, in a land where women are near-slaves and Americans despised. Their only hope for escape lay in a dangerous underground that would not take her child.

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George Mulfinger, Julia Mulfinger Orozco, Henry M. Morris

Christian Men Of Science - Eleven Men Who Changed The World

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In this day of the atheistic or agnostic stereotype that is attached to the man of science, it is refreshing to study the lives of eleven great scientists who professed Christ as their Lord and Savior and used what they learned to benefit others and glorify God. In the short biographies in Christian Men of Science , we are presented with a distilled version of each man’s scientific accomplishments and the evidences of his Christian faith. These testimonies demonstrate that true scientists can be genuine Christians, and that faith in God and the authority of the Bible is not a sign of inferior intellect. Christian Men of Science includes biographies of Johannes Kepler, Robert Boyle, David Brewster, Michael Faraday, Samuel Morse, Matthew Fontaine Maury, James Clerk Maxwell, Lord Kelvin, Howard Kelley, Henry Morris, and Walt Brown.

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Beth Carson, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin

Multiple Blessings : Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets

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Eight children in three years? Impossible! Kate and Jon Gosselin have learned that, through God, all things are possible―though sometimes slightly improbable. Just three years after giving birth to twin daughters, Kate and Jon learned they were pregnant again―with sextuplets. In Multiple Blessings, Kate candidly chronicles the emotional and exhausting challenges she and Jon faced from the time the babies were conceived through the first two years of their lives. This amazing story of faith provides a heartening lesson in what it means to trust the faithful hand of God to provide the strength and courage to make it through life’s seemingly impossible situations.

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Pico Iyer

The Lady and the Monk : Four Seasons in Kyoto

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This book offers a fascinating insight into traditional Japan and Zen Buddhism through the eyes of an outsider. It follows the story of Pico Iyer who is trying to learn about Japanese culture and Buddhism by staying in a monastery in Kyoto. Along the way, he meets Sachiko, a thoroughly educated local who introduces him to the intricate world of Japanese literature, tea ceremony, and classical music, while also showing him the larger cultural, and historical landscape of Japan. The book is a witty and heartfelt account of cross-cultural misunderstandings and infatuation, offering a fresh perspective on the country's ancient traditions and its contemporary way of life.

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Ariel Schrag

Awkward and Definition : The High School Comic Chronicles of Ariel Schrag

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Ariel Schrag captures the American high school experience in all its awkward, questioning glory in Awkward and Definition, the first of three amazingly honest autobiographical graphic novels about her teenage years.During the summer following each year at Berkeley High School in California, Ariel wrote a comic book about her experiences, which she would then photocopy and sell around school. Some friends thrilled to see themselves in the comic, others not so much, but everyone was interested.Awkward chronicles Ariel's freshman year, and Definition, her sophomore year. With anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest, Ariel dives in -- meeting new people, going to concerts, crushing out, loving chemistry, drawing comics, and obsessing over everything from glitter-laden girls to ionic charges and the constant pursuit of the number-one score.Totally true and achingly honest, with every cringe-inducing encounter and exhilarating first moment documented -- Awkward and Definition is an unflinching look at what it's like being a teenage girl in America.

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Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World

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The Age of Turbulence could be a great read for those interested in exploring the workings of the global economy in a post-9/11 world. Alan Greenspan offers a unique perspective and a wealth of experience working in the command room of the world economy, making this a reliable and informative book. The book also explores the flexible and fast-changing nature of the modern economy, making it a great read for those intrigued by current affairs and the ever-changing landscape of the global financial scene.

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Margaret Thatcher

The Downing Street Years

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This book is a captivating account of Margaret Thatcher's time as Prime Minister, revealing her determination and resilience in achieving her goals. Through her frank accounts of her dealings with foreign statesmen and her own ministers, readers gain insight into the challenges and triumphs that defined her political career. If you're interested in leadership, politics, or the life of an influential woman, this book is a must-read.

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Kathryn Harrison

True Crimes : A Family Album

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"True Crimes: A Family Album" could be a good read for those who enjoy thought-provoking and honest exploration of family relationships and dynamics. The author writes with vulnerability and clarity about her own family experiences and challenges readers to reflect on their own. The most unique feature of this book is the author's unflinching and heartfelt honesty in exploring complex and taboo topics within her family. Readers may appreciate the author's insights about love, loss, and the enduring impact of family dynamics on individuals.

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Stephen Fry

Moab Is My Washpot

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This book is an excellent read for fans of Stephen Fry and those interested in his life. It provides a raw, candid portrayal of his tumultuous early years, including his time in prison as a young man. Fry's wit and warmth are evident throughout, but what stands out most is his candor and willingness to share deeply personal experiences and struggles. Overall, a captivating and enlightening read.

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Lisa See

On Gold Mountain : A Family Memoir of Love, Struggle and Survival

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In 1867, Lisa See's great-great-grandfather arrived in America, where he prescribed herbal remedies to immigrant laborers who were treated little better than slaves. His son Fong See later built a mercantile empire and married a Caucasian woman, in spite of laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Lisa herself grew up playing in her family's antiques store in Los Angeles's Chinatown, listening to stories of missionaries and prostitutes, movie stars and Chinese baseball teams.With these stories and her own years of research, Lisa See chronicles the one-hundred-year-odyssey of her Chinese-American family, a history that encompasses racism, romance, secret marriages, entrepreneurial genius, and much more, as two distinctly different cultures meet in a new world.

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Tam Wai Jia

Savour

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In the pressure to fulfil the expectations of those around you, have you forgotten dreams that have been lost and buried? Having graduated as a medical doctor, Wai Jia was encouraged to pursue a life of wealth and success. A painful journey of self-discovery, however, revealed to her that there was more to life.Marrying Cliff changed her worldview. Having survived liver cancer, his resilience brought him to complete a 14-hour IronMan endurance race after a liver transplant. A second chance at life inspired him to live purposefully to help those in need.Having had a glimpse of the brevity of their lives, the couple answered God's call to serve the poor in Africa for a season, shortly after marriage. Savour was birthed in 2015 from her desire to inspire and challenge our generation and the next to reconsider their definitions of success.Through Wai Jia's trademark paintings and powerful words, Savour makes a thought-provoking read for anyone who has had to grapple between following the footsteps of the world, and the song in one's heart. It is a powerful medium that has been used in leadership workshops in schools, youth platforms and organizations to challenge our definitions of success.There is a purpose for our lives bigger than we imagine. Is it time, to stop to savour your dreams again?Today, Wai Jia is a humanitarian doctor and the author of four books, each of which have been used to advocate for vulnerable women and children in need. She is in the process of starting Kitesong Global, a non-profit social venture that uses the power of narrative through her books and life story to catalyze projects that empower vulnerable women and children in need around the world. She has a Masters in Theology and will complete a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in 2018. All royalties from her books go towards supporting the needy.

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Desmond Kon

The Good Day I Died

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The Good Day I Died is recommended for readers who are interested in understanding better the implications of NDEs and how they can transform people's lives. The narrative is unique and captivating as it combines the author's NDE experience with his academic background in world religions. The inclusion of excerpts from his literary oeuvre provides an insightful look into the lasting impact of the NDE on his life. Kon's frankness in his confessional writing will appeal to readers seeking a candid portrayal of a transformative experience.

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Ray Kroc

Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonalds

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Few entrepreneurs can claim to have actually changed the way we live, but Ray Kroc is one of them. His revolutions in food service automation, franchising, shared national training and advertising have earned him a place beside the men who founded not merely businesses but entire new industries.But even more interesting than Ray Kroc the business legend is Ray Kroc the man. Not your typical self-made tycoon, Kroc was 52 when he met the McDonald brothers and opened his first franchise.Now meet Ray Kroc, the man behind the business legend, in his own words. Irrepressible enthusiast, perceptive people-watcher, and born storyteller, he will fascinate and inspire you. You'll never forget Ray Kroc.

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Laurens van der Post

Yet Being Someone Other

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"If you are seeking a philosophical exploration of identity and the human experience, Yet Being Someone Other is a must-read. Laurens van der Post vividly portrays his own journey of self-discovery, weaving together his experiences with broader existential questions. His powerful storytelling and reflections on the human condition will leave you with a new sense of purpose and belonging."

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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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Lisa Rogak

Impatient Optimist : Bill Gates in His Own Words

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Bill Gates, the founder and former CEO of Microsoft, has been a revered, and occasionally controversial, worldwide business icon for more than three decades.Recognized by most as an ingenious visionary, and painted by some as a tyrannical, less-than-scrupulous empire builder, Gates has had an unignorable impact on the growth of digital technology in daily life over the past 30 years. Even his sharpest critics have to acknowledge the Gates helped spearhead one of the greatest revolutions in modern history by seizing on the importance of software to the rise of the personal computer, along the way turning an arcane, specialized technology into a commonplace tool for the office and home.Gates has long been ranked as one of the world’s wealthiest men--which gave him a name recognition far greater than that of most CEOs--and businesspeople of all stripes have looked to him as a role model, using his words and business strategies to help create, inspire, and grow their own companies. After he stopped running Microsoft's day-to-day operations in 2008 to devote himself full-time to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a kinder, gentler Gates began to emerge. As a result, people actively involved in the philanthropic world, whether in professional, part-time, or personal capacities, began to develop a new appreciation for the man.Bill Gates’s second act is no less compelling than his first. And whether you’re interested in his personal life or looking for inspiration to drive you forward in your own business endeavors, Impatient Bill Gates in His Own Words has much to offer. As the tech giants who distinguished the turn of the 21st century shape public life in ways that outstrip the efforts of the previous century's titans of industry, we look to figures like Gates for inspiration as one of America's greatest business icons. This book will surely feed the world's curiosity about one of the most important leaders of the digital age.

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Amy Sickels, Harold Bloom

Jorge Luis Borges

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This book is a great read for anyone interested in the literary works of Jorge Luis Borges. Harold Bloom offers insightful analysis of the author's themes and symbols, making it easier to understand and appreciate his work. The book is especially useful for students studying Borges' works or anyone looking to gain more meaningful insights into one of the most acclaimed writers of the 20th century.

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Alexandre Najjar

The School Of War

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Recommendation: The School of War provides a gripping firsthand account of the Lebanese civil war. Author Alexandre Najjar's storytelling is captivating and will leave readers on the edge of their seats. This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the complexities of war and its impact on people.

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Roald Dahl

Going Solo

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In Going Solo, the world's favourite storyteller, Roald Dahl, tells of life as a fighter pilot in Africa. 'They did not think for one moment that they would find anything but a burnt-out fuselage and a charred skeleton, and they were astounded when they came upon my still-breathing body lying in the sand nearby.' In 1938 Roald Dahl was fresh out of school and bound for his first job in Africa, hoping to find adventure far from home. However, he got far more excitement than he bargained for when the outbreak of the Second World War led him to join the RAF. His account of his experiences in Africa, crashing a plane in the Western Desert, rescue and recovery from his horrific injuries in Alexandria, flying a Hurricane as Greece fell to the Germans, and many other daring deeds, recreates a world as bizarre and unnerving as any he wrote about in his fiction. 'Very nearly as grotesque as his fiction. The same compulsive blend of wide-eyed innocence and fascination with danger and horror' Evening Standard 'A non-stop demonstration of expert raconteurship' The New York Times Book Review Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

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Emily Riordan Lee, Caspar Lee

Caspar Lee

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"Caspar Lee" is a refreshingly honest and humorous memoir that will resonate with young adults. Caspar's unfiltered tales about growing up, his first day of school, and his massive head may seem silly, but they highlight the absurdities of life and provide a unique perspective that many readers will find relatable. This book is perfect for those looking for a light, easy read that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Joyce Maynard

At Home in the World : A Memoir

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At Home in the World explores Joyce Maynard's tumultuous relationship with J.D. Salinger and how it shaped her life. It delves into the complexities of love, manipulation, and the cost of choosing to share your life with an icon. This book is a poignant reminder that the road to self-discovery is not always an easy one, but it is worth the journey.

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Chanrithy Him

When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge : A Memoir

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A survivor of the Cambodian genocide recounts a childhood in Cambodia, where rudimentary labor camps filled with death and illness were the norm and modern technology, such as cars and electricity, no longer existed. 15,000 first printing.

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Alphonse Daudet, Julian Barnes

In the Land of Pain

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As Julian Barnes writes in the introduction to his superb translation of Alphonse Daudet’s La Doulou, the mostly forgotten writer nowadays “ate at the top literary table” during his lifetime (1840–1897). Henry James described him as “the happiest novelist” and “the most charming story-teller” of his day. Yet if Daudet dined in the highest company, he was also “a member of a less enviable nineteenth-century French that of literary syphilitics.” In the Land of Pain —notes toward a book never written—is his timelessly resonant response to the disease.In quick, sharp, unflinching strokes of his pen, Daudet wrote about his symptoms (“This is the one-man-band of pain”) and his treatments (“Mor-phine nights . . . thick black waves, sleepless on the surface of life, the void beneath”); about his fears and reflections (“Pain, you must be everything for me. Let me find in you all those foreign lands you will not let me visit. Be my philosophy, be my science”); his impressions of the patients, himself included, and their strange life at curative baths and spas (“Russians, both men and women, go into the baths naked . . . Alarm among the Southerners”); and about the “clever way in which death cuts us down, but makes it look like just a thinning-out.”Given Barnes’s crystalline translation, these notes comprise a record—at once shattering and lighthearted, haunting and beguiling—of both the banal and the transformative experience of physical suffering, and a testament to the complex resiliency of the human spirit.

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Jonathan Franzen

The Discomfort Zone - A Personal History

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A brilliant personal history from the award-winning author of ‘The Corrections’.Jonathan Franzen arrived late, and last, in a family of boys in Webster Groves, Missouri. ‘The Discomfort Zone’ is his intimate memoir of his growth from a ‘small and fundamentally ridiculous person’ through an adolescence both excruciating and strangely happy, into an adult with embarrassing and unexpected passions. It's also a portrait of a middle class family weathering the turbulence of the 1970s, and a vivid personal history of the decades in which America has taken an angry turn away from its mid-century ideals.The stories told here draw on elements as varied as the effects of Kafka's fiction on Franzen's protracted quest to lose his virginity, the elaborate pranks that he and his friends orchestrated from the roof of his high school, his self-inflicted travails in selling his mother's house after her death, and the web of connections between his all-consuming marriage, the problem of global warming, and the life lessons to be learned in watching birds.These chapters of a Midwestern youth and a New York adulthood are warmed by the same combination of comic scrutiny and unqualified affection that characterize Franzen's fiction, but here the main character is the author himself. Sparkling, daring, arrestingly honest, Franzen narrates the formation of a unique mind and heart in the crucible of an everyday American family.

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Loung Ung

Lulu in the Sky

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Concluding the trilogy that started with the bestselling memoir First They Killed My Father , Loung Ung describes her college experience and her first steps into adulthood, revealing her struggle to reconcile with her past while moving forward towards happiness. After the violence of the Khmer Rouge and the difficult assimilation experience of a refugee, Loung’s daily struggle to keep darkness, anger, and depression at bay will finally find two unexpected allies: the empowering call of activism, and the redemptive power of love. Lulu in the Sky is the story of Loung’s journey to a Cambodian village to reconnect with her mother’s spirit; to a vocation that will literally allow her to heal the landscape of her birth; and to the transformative influence of a supportive marriage to a loving man.

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Dalai Lama XIV, Melissa Mathison Ford

My Land and My People

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This book gives a rare insight into the life of the Dalai Lama and the history of Tibet. It portrays the Dalai Lama as an advocate of non-violence and compassion, which are the two major principles of Buddhism. Those interested in spirituality, Tibetan history and Buddhism will find this book quite interesting.

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Tony Schwartz, Donald J. Trump

Trump : The Art of the Deal

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Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him America’s foremost deal maker! “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. Trump Here is Trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It’s the most streetwise business book there is—and the ultimate read for anyone interested in achieving money and success, and knowing the man behind the spotlight.

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