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Albert Einstein

Ideas And Opinions

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Ideas and Opinions is an excellent read for those interested in exploring Einstein's eclectic views in science and society. The book covers various aspects of his life, including his scientific accomplishments, religious and political beliefs, cultural and social opinions, and economic views. The book is a unique and compelling insight into the mind of one of the most significant thinkers of the 20th century, and its engaging and thoughtful content is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.

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Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu

Notes to the Future : Words of Wisdom

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From the heart and soul of visionary Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela, a collection of his most uplifting, time-honored quotes that have inspired our world and offer a path for peace.“The book that you hold in your hands is nothing short of a miracle.” —Desmond Tutu, from the IntroductionNotes to the Future is the definitive book of quotations from one of the great leaders of our time. This collection—gathered from privileged access to Mandela’s vast personal archive of private papers, speeches, correspondence, and audio recordings—features more than three hundred quotations spanning more than sixty years and includes his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.These inspirational quotations, organized into four sections—Struggle, Victory, Wisdom, and Future—are both universal and deeply personal. We see Mandela’s sense of humor, his loneliness and despair, his thoughts on fatherhood, and the reluctant leader who had no choice but to become the man history demanded.“A good pen can also remind us of the happiest moments in our lives, bring noble ideas into our dens, our blood and our souls. It can turn tragedy into hope and victory” (from a letter to Zindzi Mandela, written on Robben Island, February 10, 1980).

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Bill Clinton

Back to Work : Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy

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This book offers insights from a former President of the United States on how government and private sector can work together towards restoring economic growth, job creation, financial responsibility, and pursuing strategies for the future. It provides specific recommendations on how to increase bank lending and corporate investment, double exports, and restore the manufacturing base to create new businesses. One of the recommended strategies is to adopt green technology, which can create both fast-growing economy and national security. Overall, the book stresses on the need for cooperation between government and the private sector in restoring prosperity.

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Timothy F. Geithner

Stress Test : Reflections on Financial Crises

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From the former Treasury Secretary, the definitive account of the unprecedented effort to save the U.S. economy from collapse in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression On January 26, 2009, during the depth of the financial crisis and having just completed five years as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Timothy F. Geithner was sworn in by President Barack Obama as the seventy-fifth Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Now, in a strikingly candid, riveting, and historically illuminating memoir, Geithner takes readers behind the scenes during the darkest moments of the crisis. Swift, decisive, and creative action was required to avert a second Great Depression, but policy makers faced a fog of uncertainty, with no good options and the risk of catastrophic outcomes.Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises takes us inside the room, explaining in accessible and forthright terms the hard choices and politically unpalatable decisions that Geithner and others in the Obama administration made during the crisis and recovery. He discusses the most controversial moments of his tenures at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the Treasury, including the harrowing weekend Lehman Brothers went bankrupt; the searing crucible of the AIG bonuses controversy; the development of his widely criticized but ultimately successful plan in early 2009 to end the crisis; the bracing fight for the most sweeping financial reforms in seventy years; and the lingering aftershocks of the crisis, including high unemployment, the fiscal battles, and Europe’s repeated flirtations with the economic abyss. Geithner also shares his personal and professional recollections of key players such as President Obama, Ben Bernanke, Hank Paulson, and Larry Summers, among others, and examines the tensions between politics and policy that have come to dominate discussions of the U.S. economy. An insider’s account of how the Obama administration saved the economy but lost the American people, Stress Test reveals a side of Timothy Geithner that only few have seen.

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Jung Chang, Jon Halliday

Mao: The Unknown Story

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Jung Chang's "Wild Swans" was an extraordinary bestseller throughout the world, selling more than 10 million copies and reaching a wider readership than any other book about China. Now she and her husband Jon Halliday have written a groundbreaking biography of Mao Tse-tung. Based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before - and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him - this is the most authoritative life of Mao ever written. It is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown he was not driven by idealism or ideology; his intimate and intricate relationship with Stalin went back to the 1920s, ultimately bringing him to power; he welcomed Japanese occupation of much of China; and he schemed, poisoned and blackmailed to get his way. After Mao conquered China in 1949, his secret goal was to dominate the world. In chasing this dream he caused the deaths of 38 million people in the greatest famine in history. Combining meticulous history with the story-telling style of "Wild Swans", this biography makes immediate Mao's roller-coaster life, as he intrigued and fought every step of the way to force through his unpopular decisions. The reader enters the shadowy chambers of Mao's court, and eavesdrops on the drama in its hidden recesses. Mao's character and the enormity of his behaviour towards his wives, mistresses and children are unveiled for the first time. This is an entirely fresh look at Mao in both content and approach. It will astonish historians and the general reader alike.

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Michael Lewis

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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"The Big Short" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the 2008 financial crisis. Michael Lewis creates a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish with his signature blend of humor and indignation. The book's unique feature is its ability to make complex financial jargon accessible to everyone. It is perfect for those who enjoy true stories about finance and economics, or for anyone who wants to understand the underbelly of the American financial system. It's highly recommended for students of business, economics, and finance, as well as anyone interested in modern history and politics.

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Reza Aslan

Zealot : The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

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From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.” The revolutionary movement he launched was so threatening to the established order that he was captured, tortured, and executed as a state criminal. Within decades after his shameful death, his followers would call him God. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history’s most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic fervor. Scores of Jewish prophets, preachers, and would-be messiahs wandered through the Holy Land, bearing messages from God. This was the age of zealotry—a fervent nationalism that made resistance to the Roman occupation a sacred duty incumbent on all Jews. And few figures better exemplified this principle than the charismatic Galilean who defied both the imperial authorities and their allies in the Jewish religious hierarchy. Balancing the Jesus of the Gospels against the historical sources, Aslan describes a man full of conviction and passion, yet rife with contradiction; a man of peace who exhorted his followers to arm themselves with swords; an exorcist and faith healer who urged his disciples to keep his identity a secret; and ultimately the seditious “King of the Jews” whose promise of liberation from Rome went unfulfilled in his brief lifetime. Aslan explores the reasons why the early Christian church preferred to promulgate an image of Jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary. And he grapples with the riddle of how Jesus understood himself, the mystery that is at the heart of all subsequent claims about his divinity. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of Jesus of Nazareth’s life and mission. The result is a thought-provoking, elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fast-paced novel: a singularly brilliant portrait of a man, a time, and the birth of a religion.Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. His first book, No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and was cited by Blackwell’s as one of the 100 most important books of the decade. He is also the author of How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization and the End of the War on Terror, as well as the editor of Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East. Born in Iran, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.

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Reza Aslan

Zealot : The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

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Recommendation: Zealot offers a gripping account of Jesus' life, challenging conventional beliefs and shedding new light on the enigmatic figure. Reza Aslan delves into the tumultuous era in which Jesus lived, presenting a politically conscious revolutionary rather than a peaceful spiritual teacher. This thought-provoking book will compel believers and skeptics alike, offering a fresh perspective on one of history's greatest stories.

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Graham Bowley

No Way Down : Life and Death on K2

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2. No Way Down is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts as it offers a gripping account of the disaster that unfolded on K2. The author takes readers hour-by-hour through three deadly days, presenting stories of heroism, tragedy, and endurance against all the odds. The book also highlights the concept of survival in extremely hostile environments.

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Bruce Chatwin, Nicholas Shakespeare

In Patagonia : 40th Anniversary Edition

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When Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia was published in 1977 it heralded the arrival of a startling new talent in British literature. Critics were surprised and spellbound by a story of an adventure which blurred the boundaries between travel writing, biography, history and memoir. All readers recognised its timeless quality – Auberon Waugh went as far as to call it ‘a classic’.Forty years later, Chatwin’s first book continues to inspire generations of travellers and writers. This 40th anniversary edition celebrates the enduring status of In Patagonia and includes a host of material from the archive to recreate the book’s genesis and publication.

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Sonny Liew

The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and vibrant history of comics in Singapore. Through stunning artwork and an engaging narrative, it showcases the life of pioneering artist Chan Hock Chye, providing a unique and intimate glimpse into the changing political and economic landscape of the country. Winner of multiple prestigious awards, this groundbreaking work is a testament to the deep passion and talent of both the subject and the author. Get ready to be captivated by this captivating biography.

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Andrew Roberts

Churchill : Walking with Destiny

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If you're seeking inspiration from a legendary leader, Churchill: Walking with Destiny is the perfect pick. Andrew Roberts takes you on an immersive journey through Churchill's life, from his humble beginnings to his pivotal role in World War II. The book offers unprecedented access to new material, including transcripts of War Cabinet meetings and the secret diary notes of King George VI. Through Roberts' brilliant storytelling, you'll discover the hidden forces that fueled Churchill's indomitable spirit, leaving you in awe of his courage, tenacity, and unwavering moral conviction. Prepare to be inspired and gain valuable insights into leadership challenges that are relevant even today.

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Scott Anderson

Lawrence in Arabia : War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East

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A thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and consequential periods in 20th century history – the Arab Revolt and the secret “great game” to control the Middle EastThe Arab Revolt against the Turks in World War One was, in the words of T.E. Lawrence, “a sideshow of a sideshow.” Amidst the slaughter in European trenches, the Western combatants paid scant attention to the Middle Eastern theater. As a result, the conflict was shaped to a remarkable degree by a small handful of adventurers and low-level officers far removed from the corridors of power.Curt Prüfer was an effete academic attached to the German embassy in Cairo, whose clandestine role was to foment Islamic jihad against British rule. Aaron Aaronsohn was a renowned agronomist and committed Zionist who gained the trust of the Ottoman governor of Syria. William Yale was the fallen scion of the American aristocracy, who traveled the Ottoman Empire on behalf of Standard Oil, dissembling to the Turks in order gain valuable oil concessions. At the center of it all was Lawrence. In early 1914 he was an archaeologist excavating ruins in the sands of Syria; by 1917 he was the most romantic figure of World War One, battling both the enemy and his own government to bring about the vision he had for the Arab people.The intertwined paths of these four men – the schemes they put in place, the battles they fought, the betrayals they endured and committed – mirror the grandeur, intrigue and tragedy of the war in the desert. Prüfer became Germany’s grand spymaster in the Middle East. Aaronsohn constructed an elaborate Jewish spy-ring in Palestine, only to have the anti-Semitic and bureaucratically-inept British first ignore and then misuse his organization, at tragic personal cost. Yale would become the only American intelligence agent in the entire Middle East – while still secretly on the payroll of Standard Oil. And the enigmatic Lawrence rode into legend at the head of an Arab army, even as he waged secret war against his own nation’s imperial ambitions.Based on years of intensive primary document research, Lawrence in Arabia definitively overturns received wisdom on how the modern Middle East was formed. Sweeping in its action, keen in its portraiture, acid in its condemnation of the destruction wrought by European colonial plots, this is a book that brilliantly captures the way in which the folly of the past creates the anguish of the present.

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Omar Saif Ghobash

Letters to a Young Muslim

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"In a series of personal letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a short and highly readable manifesto that tackles our current global crisis with the training of an experienced diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father. Today's young Muslims will be tomorrow's leaders, and yet too many are vulnerable to extremist propaganda that seems omnipresent in our technological age. The burning question, Ghobash argues, is how moderate Muslims can unite to find a voice that is true to Islam while actively and productively engaging in the modern world. What does it mean to be a good Muslim?What is the concept of a good life? And is it acceptable to stand up and openly condemn those who take the Islamic faith and twist it to suit their own misguided political agendas? In taking a hard look at these seemingly simple questions, Ghobash encourages his sons to face issues others insist are not relevant, not applicable, or may even be Islamophobic. These letters serve as a clear-eyed inspiration for the next generation of Muslims to understand how to be faithful to their religion and still navigate through the complexities of today's world. They also reveal an intimate glimpse into a world many are unfamiliar with and offer to provide an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe."

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Brandon Webb, John David Mann

The Killing School : Inside the World's Deadliest Sniper Program

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The Killing School would be a good read for military enthusiasts and those interested in the workings of specialized military units. The book offers an in-depth look at the grueling training that is required to produce some of the world's deadliest snipers. Brandon Webb's book highlights the mental and physical strength required to become a successful sniper and gives first-hand accounts of real-life exploits. The book paints an intense and vivid picture of what it takes to be a top-performing sniper, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the military.

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Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai

I am Malala : The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

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When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she has become a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.

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Maria Ressa

How To Stand Up To A Dictator

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Recommendation: - This gripping memoir, written by Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner, takes you on a journey through the harrowing reality of fighting against a dictator's regime. Ressa's unwavering pursuit of truth and justice, even in the face of multiple arrest warrants, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up to power. Through her experiences, she exposes the insidious web of disinformation and its impact on democracy. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration to challenge oppressive regimes.

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Robert M. Gates

Duty : Memoirs of a Secretary at War

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From the former secretary of defense, a strikingly candid, vividly written account of his experience serving Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Before Robert M. Gates received a call from the White House in 2006, he thought he’d left Washington politics behind: after working for six presidents in both the CIA and the National Security Council, he was happy in his role as president of Texas A&M University. But when he was asked to help a nation mired in two wars and to aid the troops doing the fighting, he answered what he felt was the call of duty. Now, in this unsparing memoir, meticulously fair in its assessments, he takes us behind the scenes of his nearly five years as a secretary at war: the battles with Congress, the two presidents he served, the military itself, and the vast Pentagon bureaucracy; his efforts to help Bush turn the tide in Iraq; his role as a guiding, and often dissenting, voice for Obama; the ardent devotion to and love for American soldiers—his “heroes”—he developed on the job.In relating his personal journey as secretary, Gates draws us into the innermost sanctums of government and military power during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, illuminating iconic figures, vital negotiations, and critical situations in revealing, intimate detail. Offering unvarnished appraisals of Dick Cheney, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Presidents Bush and Obama among other key players, Gates exposes the full spectrum of behind-closed-doors politicking within both the Bush and Obama administrations.He discusses the great controversies of his tenure—surges in both Iraq and Afghanistan, how to deal with Iran and Syria, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” Guantánamo Bay, WikiLeaks—as they played out behind the television cameras. He brings to life the Situation Room during the Bin Laden raid. And, searingly, he shows how congressional debate and action or inaction on everything from equipment budgeting to troop withdrawals was often motivated, to his increasing despair and anger, more by party politics and media impact than by members’ desires to protect our soldiers and ensure their success.However embroiled he became in the trials of Washington, Gates makes clear that his heart was always in the most important theater of his tenure as secretary: the front lines. We journey with him to both war zones as he meets with active-duty troops and their commanders, awed by their courage, and also witness him greet coffin after flag-draped coffin returned to U.S. soil, heartbreakingly aware that he signed every deployment order. In frank and poignant vignettes, Gates conveys the human cost of war, and his admiration for those brave enough to undertake it when necessary.Duty tells a powerful and deeply personal story that allows us an unprecedented look at two administrations and the wars that have defined them.

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Kevin Maurer, Mark Owen

No Easy Day : The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden

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From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group--commonly known as SEAL Team Six--has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines.No Easy Day puts readers alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the twenty-four-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives. The blow-by-blow narrative of the assault, beginning with the helicopter crash that could have ended Owen's life straight through to the radio call confirming Bin Laden’s death, is an essential piece of modern history.In No Easy Day, Owen also takes readers onto the field of battle in America's ongoing War on Terror and details the selection and training process for one of the most elite units in the military. Owen's story draws on his youth in Alaska and describes the SEALs' quest to challenge themselves at the highest levels of physical and mental endurance. With boots-on-the-ground detail, Owen describes numerous previously unreported missions that illustrate the life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events of September 11. In telling the true story of the SEALs whose talents, skills, experiences, and exceptional sacrifices led to one of the greatest victories in the War on Terror, Mark Owen honors the men who risk everything for our country, and he leaves readers with a deep understanding of the warriors who keep America safe.

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Ta-Nehisi Coates

We Were Eight Years in Power : 'One of the foremost essayists on race in the West' Nikesh Shukla, author of The Good Immigrant

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'I've been wondering who might fill the intellectual void after James Baldwin died. Clearly it is Ta-Nehisi Coates' Toni Morrison'Searing. One of the foremost essayists on race in the West... [He] is responsible for some of the most important writing about what it is to be black in America today' Nikesh Shukla, editor of The Good ImmigrantAn essential account of modern America, from Obama to Trump, from black lives matter to white supremacists rising - by the bestselling author of Between the World and MeObama's presidency was a watershed moment in American history. From 2008-2016, the leader of the free world was a black man. In those eight years, Obama transformed the conversation around race, gender, class and wealth - inspiring hope but also attracting criticism and breeding discontent.In this unflinching book, Ta-Nehisi Coates takes stock of Obama's eight years in power, through such iconic, unmissable essays as 'Fear of a Black President' and 'The Case for Reparations'. His account traverses the intersections of the political, the ideological and the cultural, presenting an America in radical flux and yet still in the grip of racial injustice, class warfare and institutional conspiracy. And it reflects on the author's own journey through these eight years, charting the public through the private in passages of startling intimate and piercingly relevant memoir.Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of our most brilliant, most fearless and most essential living writers - and his work is crucial to understanding race in America today.Finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize 2018Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence 2018RAVE READER REVIEWS:'Brilliantly written, incisive, and extremely relevant. Read it with your families, use it in your classrooms, give copies to your friends' (Liz)'Coates thinks more deeply and writes more clearly about the national tragedy and disgrace that is our collective failure to confront the legacy of White Supremacy than just about anyone... I can't recommend it highly enough' (Worddancer Redux)'Every white person who wants to really know how it looks from 'the other side' should take on the responsibility of reading Coates' eye-opening, informative book... A must read for everyone of every colour' (Indy JV)'A masterful understanding of how the USA really works' (shedgirl)'If you want to know the wellsprings of racism in America - then read this book!' (David C. R. Hancock)

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Caitlin Doughty, Landis Blair

From Here to Eternity : Traveling the World to Find the Good Death

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"From Here to Eternity is a great read for those interested in cultural practices surrounding death. Caitlin Doughty takes the reader on a journey to explore funeral customs around the world, giving insight into diverse beliefs and traditions. The book questions the conventional American funeral industry, advocating for more personal and individualized ways to take care of our loved ones after death. The distinctive feature of this book is its inclusion of beautiful illustrations by Landis Blair, making it an even more engaging and unique read."

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Rebecca Solnit

A Field Guide To Getting Lost

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This captivating read is perfect for those who appreciate the art of wandering. The book is a collection of essays that capture the essence of getting lost in both physical and emotional sense. With poetic prose and storytelling, Solnit takes readers on a journey through the complexities of living a life full of exploration and uncertainty. The book challenges the notion of being constantly connected and instead celebrates the beauty of being lost and embracing the unknown.

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Bruce Chatwin

In Patagonia

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"In Patagonia" is a must-read for travelers seeking an immersive, reflective journey. Chatwin's style of weaving captivating narratives with history and culture makes it more than just a travelogue. His roving structure, unusual for travel writing, and his brilliant personality make this book unique. It's a reflection on the internal landscapes and the relationships that shape our travels.

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Loung Ung

First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

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This book is a powerful and poignant memoir of a young girl's survival of the Cambodian genocide. Loung Ung's story is horrific and devastating, yet it is also a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Readers will be moved by the bravery and resilience demonstrated by Loung and her family, and gain a deeper understanding of the atrocities committed under Pol Pot's regime. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, social justice, and the triumph of hope over despair.

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Jung Chang

Empress Dowager Cixi : The Concubine Who Launched Modern China

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From the bestselling author of Wild Swans and Mao: The Unknown StoryIn this groundbreaking biography, Jung Chang vividly describes how Empress Dowager Cixi – the most important woman in Chinese history – brought a medieval empire into the modern age. Under her, the ancient country attained virtually all the attributes of a modern state and it was she who abolished gruesome punishments like ‘death by a thousand cuts’ and put an end to foot-binding. Jung Chang comprehensively overturns the conventional view of Cixi as a diehard conservative and cruel despot andalso takes the reader into the depths of her splendid Summer Palace and the harem of Beijing’s Forbidden City, where she lived surrounded by eunuchs – with one of whom she fell in love, with tragic consequences.Packed with drama, fast-paced and gripping, it is both a panoramic depiction of the birth of modern China and an intimate portrait of a woman: as the concubine to a monarch, as the absolute ruler of a third of the world’s population, and as a unique stateswoman.‘Powerful’ Simon Sebag Montefiore‘Truly authoritative’ New York Times‘Wonderful’ Sunday TimesShortlisted for the James Tait Black Biography Prize

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Michael Lewis

The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World

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From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, this is the surprising and profound story of the two men whose ideas changed the world.Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky met in war-torn 1960s Israel. Both were gifted young psychology professors: Kahneman a rootless son of holocaust survivors who saw the world as a problem to be solved; Tversky a voluble, instinctual blur of energy. In this breathtaking new book, Michael Lewis tells the extraordinary story of a relationship that became a shared mind: one which created the field of behavioural economics, revolutionising everything from Big Data to medicine, from how we are governed to how we spend, from high finance to football. Kahneman and Tversky, shows Michael Lewis, helped shape the world in which we now live - and may well have changed, for good, humankind's view of its own mind.

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Steve Saint

End of the Spear

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2005 ECPA Retailer's Choice Award winner for best biography/autobiography!Steve Saint was five years old when his father, missionary pilot Nate Saint, was speared to death by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe. In adulthood, Steve, having left Ecuador for a successful business career in the United States, never imagined making the jungle his home again. But when that same tribe asks him to help them, Steve, his wife, and their teenage children move back to the jungle. There, Steve learns long-buried secrets about his father's murder, confronts difficult choices, and finds himself caught between two worlds. Soon to be a major motion picture (January 2006), End of the Spear brilliantly chronicles the continuing story that first captured the world's attention in the bestselling book, Through Gates of Splendor.

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Michael Lewis

Flash Boys

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This book is a thrilling exposé on the hidden world of high-frequency trading, revealing the shocking truth behind how the stock market is manipulated by computer algorithms. Through the lens of a group of eccentric individuals, Michael Lewis uncovers the dark secrets and corruption that fuel the financial industry. If you've ever been curious about how Wall Street truly operates, this eye-opening read is a must.

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Nelson Mandela

Long Walk To Freedom : Film Tie In

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Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is a must-read for those seeking inspiration and understanding of the triumph of human spirit against hardship and oppression. It showcases Mandela's unwavering commitment to justice, dignity, and freedom, making it a timeless classic for all generations. The memoirs recount his journey from a young boy in a South African village to becoming the first democratically elected black president of the country. It is an enthralling, emotive, and uplifting account of the experiences that helped shape Mandela's destiny and of the indomitable human spirit, illuminating the path to triumph over immense adversity.

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Bill Bryson

Notes from a Small Island

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If you've ever wondered what makes Britain tick, Bryson's keen observations wrapped in his signature wit might be just the ticket. He unpacks the quirks and foibles of British life with affectionate humor, making 'Notes from a Small Island' a candid and entertaining read that's like a leisurely stroll through the UK from the comfort of your favorite chair.

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Doris Kearns Goodwin

Team of Rivals : The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

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This book is a captivating exploration of the political genius of Abraham Lincoln, showcasing his ability to bring together a team of rivals and unite the country during one of its most tumultuous times. Through Doris Kearns Goodwin's expert storytelling, you will not only gain insight into the brilliant mind of Lincoln but also be inspired by his leadership qualities. A must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the power of effective leadership.

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Delphine Minoui, Nujood Ali, Linda Coverdale

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced : A Memoir

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This book is an inspiring tale of Nujood Ali, a brave young girl who stood up against cultural norms and fought for her freedom. Through her honest and harrowing storytelling, Nujood takes us on a journey that will leave you in awe of her strength and resilience. This memoir is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, no matter the odds stacked against you. If you're looking for a book that will inspire and empower you, then "I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced" is a must-read.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

What Happened

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What Happened is a must-read for those interested in the behind-the-scenes of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as it offers a compelling account of Hillary Clinton's personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings. The book also sheds light on the issues of sexism and foreign interference in politics, making it a relevant and thought-provoking read for anyone concerned about the future of democracy.

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Nadia Murad, Amal Clooney

The Last Girl - My Story Of Captivity, And My Fight Against The Islamic State

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The Last Girl is an inspiring memoir of Nadia Murad's unbelievable journey of survival as an ISIS captive and her subsequent fight as a human rights activist. Through her bravery and resilience, she sheds light on the atrocities committed against the Yazidi community. The book offers insight into the struggles of women in conflict zones and empowers readers to fight for justice and human rights.

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David E. Hoffman

The Billion Dollar Spy : A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year • Drawing on previously classified CIA documents and on interviews with firsthand participants, The Billion Dollar Spy is a brilliant feat of reporting and a riveting true story of intrigue in the final years of the Cold War. It was the height of the Cold War, and a dangerous time to be stationed in the Soviet Union. One evening, while the chief of the CIA’s Moscow station was filling his gas tank, a stranger approached and dropped a note into the car. The chief, suspicious of a KGB trap, ignored the overture. But the man had made up his mind. His attempts to establish contact with the CIA would be rebuffed four times before he thrust upon them an envelope whose contents would stun U.S. intelligence. In the years that followed, that man, Adolf Tolkachev, became one of the most valuable spies ever for the U.S. But these activities posed an enormous personal threat to Tolkachev and his American handlers. They had clandestine meetings in parks and on street corners, and used spy cameras, props, and private codes, eluding the ever-present KGB in its own backyard—until a shocking betrayal put them all at risk.

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Paul Theroux

Ghost Train to the Eastern Star : On the tracks of 'The Great Railway Bazaar'

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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is an engaging read for anyone interested in travel writing and Asia. Theroux revisits the route of his classic book, The Great Railway Bazaar, examining the changes that have taken place in the decades since. With his descriptive writing style, the author brings to life the locals and tourists he encounters on his journey, making for a fascinating and informative read. The book offers a unique perspective on how travel has changed over time and will leave readers with a deeper appreciation for the continent and its people.

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C.C.W. Taylor

Socrates: A Very Short Introduction

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Socrates: A Very Short Introduction is a great read for those who want to learn more about the father of western philosophy, Socrates. The book delves into the relationship between the historical Socrates and the Platonic character, and explores the enduring image of Socrates as the ideal exemplar of the philosophic life. Christopher Taylor provides a concise and insightful overview of Socrates' life and philosophy, making the book a perfect starting point for anyone interested in exploring the ideas of this philosophical icon.

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Michael Lewis

Moneyball (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Movie Tie-In Editions)

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Moneyball is an eye-opening read for sports fans who want to gain insight into how game-changing strategies emerged in baseball. The book is informative, analytical, and easy to read, as Michael Lewis explains the non-traditional approaches that have led to a winning formula for success. Whether a baseball fan or not, readers will appreciate learning how innovation and new thinking can overcome traditional models, even in this age-old sport.

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William J. Burns

The Back Channel : A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal

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From America's "secret diplomatic weapon" (The Atlantic), comes a memoir of service for five Presidents and ten Secretaries of State, an impassioned argument for renewing diplomacy as the tool of first resort in American statecraft.Ambassador William J. Burns is the most distinguished and admired American diplomat of his generation. Over the course of four decades, he played a central role in the most consequential diplomatic episodes of his time--from the bloodless end of the Cold War to post-Cold War relations with Putin's Russia, from post-9/11 tumult in the Middle East to the secret nuclear talks with Iran. Upon his retirement, Secretary John Kerry said Burns belonged on "the short list of American diplomatic legends, alongside George Kennan."In The Back Channel, Burns recounts with vivid detail and incisive analysis some of the seminal moments of his career. He draws on a trove of newly declassified cables and memos to give readers a rare, inside look at American diplomacy in action. His dispatches from war-torn Chechnya and Qadhafi's camp in the deserts of Libya and his searing memos warning of the "Perfect Storm" unleashed by the Iraq War will reshape our understanding of history and the policy debates of the future. Burns sketches the contours of effective American leadership in a world that resembles neither the zero-sum Cold War contest of his early years as a diplomat, nor the "unipolar moment" of American primacy that followed. Ultimately, The Back Channel is an eloquent, deeply informed, and timely story of a life spent in service of American interests abroad, as well as a powerful reminder, in a time of great turmoil, of the importance of diplomacy.

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Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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Megan Marshall, Robert D. Richardson Jr.

Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives

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From their acclaimed biographer, a final, powerful book about how Emerson, Thoreau, and William James forged resilience from devastating loss, changing the course of American thoughtIn Three Roads Back , Robert Richardson, the author of magisterial biographies of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and William James, tells the connected stories of how these foundational American writers and thinkers dealt with personal tragedies early in their careers. For Emerson, it was the death of his young wife and, eleven years later, his five-year-old son; for Thoreau, it was the death of his brother; and for James, it was the death of his beloved cousin Minnie Temple. Filled with rich biographical detail and unforgettable passages from the journals and letters of Emerson, Thoreau, and James, these vivid and moving stories of loss and hard-fought resilience show how the writers’ responses to these deaths helped spur them on to their greatest work, influencing the birth and course of American literature and philosophy.In reaction to his traumatic loss, Emerson lost his Unitarian faith and found solace in nature. Thoreau, too, leaned on nature and its regenerative power, discovering that “death is the law of new life,” an insight that would find expression in Walden . And James, following a period of panic and despair, experienced a redemptive conversion and new ideas that would drive his work as a psychologist and philosopher. As Richardson shows, all three emerged from their grief with a new way of seeing, one shaped by a belief in what Emerson called “the deep remedial force that underlies all facts.”An inspiring book about resilience and the new growth and creativity that can stem from devastating loss, Three Roads Back is also an extraordinary account of the hidden wellsprings of American thought.

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Armen Keteyian

Tiger Woods : Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2018

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Tiger Woods is a captivating psychological profile of one of the greatest athletes of all time, who rose to unprecedented fame and fortune, only to have it all come crashing down due to his deeply flawed character. This is a well-researched, impeccably written and unbiased account of one of the most exciting and controversial sports figures in history. Despite his personal failings, Tiger's sheer talent, hard work, and tenacity have made him into a living legend, whose story is sure to inspire and entertain a wide range of readers.

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Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury : Inside the Trump White House

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Recommended to those who want a closer look at the behind-the-scenes workings of the Trump administration. This book provides new details about the chaos in the Oval Office and shows how and why Donald Trump has become the king of discord and disunion. It is a must-read for those who want a deeper understanding of the current political landscape and the inner workings of the White House.

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Catherine Belton

Putin's People : How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West

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A chilling and revelatory expose of the KGB’s renaissance, Putin’s rise to power, and how Russian black cash is subverting the world.In Putin’s People, former Moscow correspondent and investigative journalist Catherine Belton reveals the untold story of how Vladimir Putin and his entourage of KGB men seized power in Russia and built a new league of oligarchs.Through exclusive interviews with key inside players, Belton tells how Putin’s people conducted their relentless seizure of private companies, took over the economy, siphoned billions, blurred the lines between organised crime and political powers, shut down opponents, and then used their riches and power to extend influence in the West.In a story that ranges from Moscow to London, Switzerland and Trump’s America, Putin’s People is a gripping and terrifying account of how hopes for the new Russia went astray, with stark consequences for its inhabitants and, increasingly, the world.

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Bryson Bill

The Road to Little Dribbling : More Notes from a Small Island

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Bryson's witty observations showcase the eccentricities of modern Britain. His humor, mixed with social commentary, makes this a must-read for those who love travel writing and a tongue-in-cheek look at a country not often showcased.

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Kathryn Bonella

Snowing in Bali : The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World

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It's snowing in Bali. Among Bali's drug dealers it's the code for a huge cocaine shipment having just landed. For the men who run the country's drug empires, it's time to get rich and party hard.Snowing in Bali is the story of the drug trafficking and dealing scene that's made Bali one of the world's most important destinations in the global distribution of narcotics. With its central location to the Asia Pacific market, its thriving tourist industry to act as cover for importation, and a culture of corruption that can easily help law enforcement turn a blind eye, Bali has long been a paradise for traffickers as well as for holiday-makers.Kathryn Bonella, bestselling author of Hotel Kerobokan, has been given extraordinary access into the lives of some of the biggest players in Bali's drug world, both past and present. She charts their rise to incredible wealth and power, and their drug-fuelled lifestyles, filled with orgies, outrageous extravagance and surfing. But running international drug empires in Bali can also be a highly risky business, with terrible consequences for those caught and convicted.From the highs of multi-million dollar deals to the desperate lows of death row in an Indonesian high security jail, Snowing in Bali is a unique, uncensored insight into a hidden world.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Living History

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The Phenomenal #1 Worldwide Bestseller—With a New AfterwordHillary Rodham Clinton is known to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Yet few beyond her close friends and family have ever heard her account of her extraordinary journey. She writes with candor, humor and passion about her upbringing in suburban, middle-class America in the 1950s and her transformation from Goldwater Girl to student activist to controversial First Lady.Living History is her revealing memoir of life through the White House years. It is also her chronicle of living history with Bill Clinton, a thirty-year adventure in love and politics that survives personal betrayal, relentless partisan investigations and constant public scrutiny.Hillary Rodham Clinton came of age during a time of tumultuous social and political change in America. Like many women of her generation, she grew up with choices and opportunities unknown to her mother or grandmother. She charted her own course through unexplored terrain -- responding to the changing times and her own internal compass -- and became an emblem for some and a lightning rod for others. Wife, mother, lawyer, advocate and international icon, she has lived through America's great political wars, from Watergate to Whitewater.The only First Lady to play a major role in shaping domestic legislation, Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled tirelessly around the country to champion health care, expand economic and educational opportunity and promote the needs of children and families, and she crisscrossed the globe on behalf of women's rights, human rights and democracy. She redefined the position of First Lady and helped save the presidency from an unconstitutional, politically motivated impeachment. Intimate, powerful and inspiring, Living History captures the essence of one of the most remarkable women of our time and the challenging process by which she came to define herself and find her own voice -- as a woman and as a formidable figure in American politics.

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Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew: One Man’s View Of The World

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In this book, Lee draws on that wealth of experience and depth of insight to offer his views on today's world and what it might look like in 20 years. This is no dry geopolitical treatise. Nor is it a thematic account of the twists and turns in global affairs. Instead, in this broad-sweep narrative that takes in America, China, Asia and Europe, he parses their society, probes the psyche of the people and draws his conclusions about their chances for survival and just where they might land in the hierarchy of tomorrow's balance of power. What makes a society tick? What do its people really believe? Can it adapt? In spare, unflinching prose that eschews political correctness, he describes a China that remains obsessed with control from the centre on its way to an unstoppable rise; an America that will have to share its pre-eminence despite its never-say-die dynamism; and a Europe that struggles with the challenges of keeping its union intact. His candid and often startling views on why Japan is closed to foreigners, why the Arab Spring won't bring one man, one vote to the Middle East, and why preventing global warming is not going to be as fruitful as preparing for it; make this a fresh and gripping read. Lee completes the book by looking into the future of Singapore, his enduring concern and by offering the reader a glimpse into his personal life and his view of death. The book is interspersed with a Q&A section in each chapter, gleaned from conversations he had with journalists from The Straits Times.

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Nissim Mishal, Michael Bar-Zohar

Mossad : The Great Operations of Israel's Famed Secret Service

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From the famous cases - the kidnapping of Eichmann from Argentina, the systematic tracking-down of those responsible for the Munich Massacre - to lesser-known episodes, shrouded in darkness, this extraordinary book describes the dramatic, largely secret history of the Mossad, the greatest intelligence service in the world.Bloody, violent, daring and astonishing, Mossad reveals the covert actions, targeted assassinations, and paramilitary operations within and outside Israel, and identifies the agents and leaders whose personal stories are interwoven with the most celebrated Mossad missions.

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Ralph Manheim, Adolf Hitler

Mein Kampf

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Alternate cover edition of this book.Madman, tyrant, animal—history has given Adolf Hitler many names. In Mein Kampf (My Struggle), often called the Nazi bible, Hitler describes his life, frustrations, ideals, and dreams. Born to an impoverished couple in a small town in Austria, the young Adolf grew up with the fervent desire to become a painter. The death of his parents and outright rejection from art schools in Vienna forced him into underpaid work as a laborer. During the First World War, Hitler served in the infantry and was decorated for bravery. After the war, he became actively involved with socialist political groups and quickly rose to power, establishing himself as Chairman of the National Socialist German Worker's party. In 1924, Hitler led a coalition of nationalist groups in a bid to overthrow the Bavarian government in Munich. The infamous Munich "Beer-hall putsch" was unsuccessful, and Hitler was arrested. During the nine months he was in prison, an embittered and frustrated Hitler dictated a personal manifesto to his loyal follower Rudolph Hess. He vented his sentiments against communism and the Jewish people in this document, which was to become Mein Kampf, the controversial book that is seen as the blue-print for Hitler's political and military campaign. In Mein Kampf, Hitler describes his strategy for rebuilding Germany and conquering Europe. It is a glimpse into the mind of a man who destabilized world peace and pursued the genocide now known as the Holocaust.

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