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Roxane Orgill, Francis Vallejo

Jazz Day

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What happens when you invite as many jazz musicians as you can to pose for a photo in 1950s Harlem? Playful verse and glorious artwork capture an iconic moment for American jazz.When Esquire magazine planned an issue to salute the American jazz scene in 1958, graphic designer Art Kane pitched a crazy idea: how about gathering a group of beloved jazz musicians and photographing them? He didn’t own a good camera, didn’t know if any musicians would show up, and insisted on setting up the shoot in front of a Harlem brownstone. Could he pull it off? In a captivating collection of poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians’ mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer’s day. Francis Vallejo’s vibrant, detailed, and wonderfully expressive paintings do loving justice to the larger-than-life quality of jazz musicians of the era. Includes bios of several of the fifty-seven musicians, an author’s note, sources, a bibliography, and a foldout of Art Kane’s famous photograph.

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Aerosmith

Walk This Way: The Autobiography Of Aerosmith

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Ian Baker, Dalai Lama XIV

The Heart Of The World - A Journey To Tibet's Lost Paradise

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The myth of Shangri-la originates in Tibetan Buddhist beliefs in beyul, or hidden lands, sacred sanctuaries that reveal themselves to devout pilgrims and in times of crisis. The more remote and inaccessible the beyul, the vaster its reputed qualities. Ancient Tibetan prophecies declare that the greatest of all hidden lands lies at the heart of the forbidding Tsangpo Gorge, deep in the Himalayas and veiled by a colossal waterfall. Nineteenth-century accounts of this fabled waterfall inspired a series of ill-fated European expeditions that ended prematurely in 1925 when the intrepid British plant collector Frank Kingdon-Ward penetrated all but a five-mile section of the Tsangpo's innermost gorge and declared that the falls were no more than a "religious myth" and a "romance of geography."The heart of the Tsangpo Gorge remained a blank spot on the map of world exploration until world-class climber and Buddhist scholar Ian Baker delved into the legends. Whatever cryptic Tibetan scrolls or past explorers had said about the Tsangpo's innermost gorge, Baker determined, could be verified only by exploring the uncharted five-mile gap. After several years of encountering sheer cliffs, maelstroms of impassable white water, and dense leech-infested jungles, on the last of a series of extraordinary expeditions, Baker and his National Geographic-sponsored team reached the depths of the Tsangpo Gorge. They made news worldwide by finding there a 108-foot-high waterfall, the legendary grail of Western explorers and Tibetan seekers alike. The Heart of the World is one of the most captivating stories of exploration and discovery in recent memory--an extraordinary journey to one of the wildest and most inaccessible places on earth and a pilgrimage to the heart of the Tibetan Buddhist faith.

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Nien Cheng

Life and Death in Shanghai

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The book conveys with power and impact the horrors faced by one brave Chinese woman during the cultural revolution.

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Deborah Scroggins

Wanted Women : Faith, Lies, and the War on Terror: The Lives of Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Aafia Siddiqui

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This book provides a unique perspective on the lives of two Muslim women, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Aafia Siddiqui, who took opposite paths in life due to their different beliefs. The book discusses their struggles against extremism, exploring their pasts as well as the controversial details of their lives. It is a must-read for those interested in the complexities of faith, feminism, and power in today's world.

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Nelson Mandela, Richard Stengel

Mandela's Way : Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage

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Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance in life. Through Richard Stengel's intimate conversations with Nelson Mandela, the book captures the essence of Mandela's wisdom and courage. It not only shares his remarkable life story but also teaches valuable life lessons such as the importance of courage, resilience, and finding happiness within ourselves. Mandela's Way is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make in the world and encourages us to reflect on our own choices and legacy.

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Pamela Des Barres

Rock Bottom : Dark Moments in Music

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The best selling author of I'm With the Band, the classic groupie memoir, now writes from the relatively upright perspective of a magazine journalist. Pamela Des Barres recounts the classic tales of rock star overindulgence, and the book's own press material honestly bills it as a compendium of "horror stories." Rock Bottom contains something to offend just about anyone, but, strange to say, the book is actually quite readable as an appropriately skewed history of rock. Des Barres seems to have diligently done her research, talking to the principles of the mayhem, or, in many cases, to their survivors, and does deliver a series of pieces documenting some very dark corners of pop culture.

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Emma Larkin

Finding George Orwell in Burma

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From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. The author, an American journalist fluent in Burmese, writing under a pseudonym, notes that there's a joke in Burma (now Myanmar) that Orwell wrote not one novel about the country, but three: Burmese Days, Animal Farm and 1984. The first takes place during the British colonial days, while the latter two, Larkin argues, more closely reflect the situation there today. " 'Truth is true only within a certain period of time,' " she quotes a regime spokesman saying after a 1988 uprising. " 'What was truth once may no longer be truth after many months or years.' " Indeed, providing an accurate representation of Burmese life proves daunting, as Larkin encounters a nation bristling with informants and paranoia. Her language skills, however, allow her to glean information and mingle with the country's reserved and cautious intelligentsia. In addition to Larkin's depiction of the political landscape, the book also features wonderfully vibrant descriptions of the land and people. Larkin's prose is striking and understated, and she allows the people she meets to speak their parts without editorializing. In this way, she comes across not as an idealist but rather as an inquisitive and trustworthy guide to the underlying reality of a country whose leaders would rather have outsiders focus only on their carefully constructed veneer. "All you had to do, it seemed," Larkin writes, "was scratch the surface of one of the town's smiling residents and you would find bitterness or tears." Her efforts have resulted in a lucid and insightful illustration of truly Orwellian circumstances. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Dinesh D'Souza

Ronald Reagan - How An Ordinary Man Became An Extraordinary Leader

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This book gives readers an insightful look into how Ronald Reagan went from being an actor to becoming one of the most successful US Presidents. Through Reagan's leadership, the country experienced an incredible economic boom that left a lasting impact. With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, D'Souza offers readers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating political figures of the 20th century. If you're interested in US history, politics, or leadership, this book is a must-read.

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Lijia Zhang

Socialism Is Great - A Worker'S Memoir O

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A spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker who grew up in Nanjing, participated in the Tianamen Square protest and ended up as an international journalist. Lijia Zhang worked as a teenager in a factory producing missiles designed to reach North America, queuing every month tog ive evidence to the 'period police' that she wasn't pregnant. In the oppressive routine of guarded compounds and political meetings, Zhang grew disillusioned with 'The Glorious Cause' and set out to learn English. She flaunted her intellectual independence from wearing bright, Western style clothes to organizing the largest demonstration by Nanjing workers in support of Tiananmen Square protest in 1989. By narrating the changes in her own life, Zhang chronicles the momentous shift in China's economic policy: her factory, still an ICBM manufacturer, won the bid to cast a giant Bronze Buddha as the whole country went crazy for profit.

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Robert K. Massie

Peter the Great

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This book would be a great read for those who are fascinated by history and the powerful figures that shaped nations. "Peter the Great" offers an enthralling journey through the life of a charismatic ruler who brought about monumental changes in Russia. Robert K. Massie weaves a captivating narrative, taking readers back to seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, and allowing them to witness the transformation of a nation from its own Middle Ages to the era of Enlightenment. Get ready to be captivated by the monumental portrait of Peter the Great and his lasting legacy in Russia.

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Frank Gardner

Blood and Sand

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On 6 June 2004, Frank Gardner and cameraman Simon Cumbers were in a suburb of Riyadh, filming a report on Al-Qaeda when they were confronted by Islamist gunmen. Simon was killed outright. Frank was brought down by shots in the shoulder and leg. As he lay bleeding in the street, a figure stood over him and pumped four more bullets into him at point blank rangeâ€¦ Against all the odds, Frank Gardner survived and this is his remarkable account of the agonizing journey he has taken - from being shot and left for dead to where he is today, partly paralysed but alive. It is a journey that really began 25 years earlier when a chance meeting with explorer Wilfred Thesiger inspired what would become a lifelong passion for the Arab world. This would take him throughout the Middle East and eventually lead to his becoming a BBC journalist. And, in the wake of the events of 9/11, this passion sent him on the journey that came to dominate - and nearly end - his his coverage of Al-Qaeda. Honest, moving and inspiring, his story - now updated for this paperback edition - reveals a deep understanding of the Islamic world and offers a compelling analysis of the on-going â€˜War on Terrorâ€ and what it means in these uncertain times.

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Allan Bloom

Giants And Dwarfs - Essays, 1960-1990

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This book will be a great read for anyone who craves intellectual stimulation and enjoys thought-provoking essays. Giants and Dwarfs is a collection of essays written by Allan Bloom, covering a wide range of topics from 1960 to 1990. Each essay offers a unique perspective and deep insights into the cultural, political, and societal changes that occurred during those pivotal decades. With Bloom's eloquent writing and in-depth analysis, this book is a must-read for those who seek intellectual discourse and want to gain a better understanding of the world they live in.

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Nicholas Tarling

Studying Singapore's Past : C.M. Turnball and the History of Modern Singapore

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C.M. (Mary) Turnbull's contributions to historical writing on Singapore extended from her 1962 thesis, published in 1972 as The Straits Settlements, 1826-67: Indian presidency to crown colony, to her magisterial history of Singapore, first published in 1977 and re-issued in 2009 in an updated edition as A History of Modern Singapore, 1816-2006. Her approach to history involved detailed work with documents and published materials, with a particular focus on political and economic history. One contributor to the present volume described the book as an "exercise in endowing a modern 'nation-state' with a coherent past that should explain the present."As styles in history evolved, younger scholars including some of her former students and colleagues began exploring new approaches to historical research that drew on non-English-language source material and asked fresh questions of the sources. Mary enjoyed controversy and expected debate, and had a deep interest in these accounts, which were in many ways a natural progression from her own publications even when they raised questions about her interpretations and conclusions.Studying Singapore's Past had its origins in a conference organized to discuss her work. The volume includes ten contributions, some from long-established scholars of Singapore's history, others from a new generation of researchers. Their work offers an evaluation of established understandings of Singapore's history, and gives an indication of new directions that researchers are exploring. In publishing the book, the editor not only pays tribute to a distinguished historian but also makes a contribution to the historiography of Singapore and to ongoing debates about Singapore's past.

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Tony Gould

Imperial Warriors : Britain and the Gurkhas

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"Imperial Warriors" tells the remarkable story of Gurkha soldiers and their unique relationship with the British and Indian armies. Tony Gould contextualizes Nepal's history and the Gurkha force's expansion and contraction, debunking myths and exploring their remarkable courage, endurance, and loyalty. This book is an excellent read for those interested in military history, Gurkha culture, and British colonialism.

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Janet Benge

Dietrich Bonhoeffer : In the Midst of Wickedness

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Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian - and spy. He spoke out about the trouble in Germany when Adolph Hitler came to power, urging the Christian church to rescue disparaged people groups and resist Hitler’s evil empire.Accused of being a troublemaker, Dietrich continued on fearlessly in the midst of wickedness. His work as a spy in the German resistance and participation in a plot to assassinate Hitler led to imprisonment and eventual execution. But the lesson of his life story “Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act” (1906-1945).

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Roger Steer

J. Hudson Taylor : A Man in Christ

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The exciting story tells of J. Hudson Taylor, one of the great nineteenth-century missionaries. It is a true account of God's grace and what he can do with a life consecrated to Him.

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Warren Fellows

The Damage Done

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Recommendation: If you are interested in reading a true story of survival in one of the most infamous prisons in the world, The Damage Done is the perfect book for you. Written by Warren Fellows, who spent 12 years in the notorious Bang Kwan prison in Bangkok, this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. The author's vivid descriptions of the brutal conditions and inhumane treatment of prisoners will leave you shocked and horrified. But at the same time, his story of survival and eventual redemption offers hope and inspiration to us all.

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Rick Geary, Andy Helfer

Trotsky

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Trotsky: A Graphic Biography could be a good read for history buffs, graphic novel enthusiasts and those interested in politics. Geary’s graphic novel style offers a unique visual representation of a politically complex and controversial figure’s life. The book provides insight into Trotsky’s rise and fall within the Bolshevik movement and his personal relationships.

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Dolly Parton

Dolly : My Life and Other Unfinished Business

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Dolly Parton's autobiography is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration. Her straightforward and humorous writing style allows readers to delve into her life philosophy - the down-home way of living that brought her tremendous success. Readers will find solace in her journey and be motivated to embrace their unique self.

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Philip Gourevitch

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed with Our Families

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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in learning more about genocide, political science, or postcolonial African history. Gourevitch's firsthand accounts and intimate portraits of Rwandans provide a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. Overall, this book is an unforgettable testament to humanity's resilience and the urgent need for sane and habitable political orders.

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James Miller

Examined Lives : From Socrates to Nietzsche

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Examined Lives offers a unique insight into the lives of twelve famous philosophers as they examined their lives and the world around them. This book offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live a good life, and the exploration of their struggles during times of political and religious turmoil provides a valuable lesson for readers. The anecdotes and storytelling style make for an engaging read, suitable for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world.

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Justin Wintle

Perfect Hostage

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The only major biography of Aung San Suu Kyi to take into account the history of Burma and her father, Aung San

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Nigel Hamilton

Bill Clinton

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This book is a gripping account of Bill Clinton's tumultuous presidency. Through detailed research and insightful analysis, Nigel Hamilton shows how Clinton faced up to his failures and refashioned himself in the White House. It is a must-read for anyone interested in modern American politics, with a nuanced portrait of a president who weathered overwhelming challenges to become one of the most popular leaders of the Western world.

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Daniel James Brown, Gregory Mone

The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation) : The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

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The #1 New York Times bestseller about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler. At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation—the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism. This deeply emotional yet easily accessible young readers adaptation of the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, highly visual back matter, and an exclusive new introduction.

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Charles Lachman

Last Lincolns : The Rise and Fall of a Great American Family

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"The Last Lincolns" offers an in-depth insight into the personal and family life of Abraham Lincoln, revealing how the family's legacy was impacted in the aftermath of his assassination. It is a unique account that delves into the mental illnesses, alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement, and illegitimate children that defined Lincoln's family life. Recommended for history buffs seeking fresh perspectives on the life of Abraham Lincoln.

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Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence. Adventures in a New World

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The Age Of Turbulence is Alan Greenspan’s incomparable reckoning with the contemporary financial world, channeled through his own experiences working in the command room of the global economy longer and with greater effect than any other single living figure. Following the arc of his remarkable life’s journey through his more than eighteen-year tenure as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board to the present, in the second half of The Age of Turbulence Dr. Greenspan embarks on a magnificent tour d’horizon of the global economy. The distillation of a life’s worth of wisdom and insight into an elegant expression of a coherent worldview, The Age of Turbulence will stand as Alan Greenspan’s personal and intellectual legacy.

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Debbie Levy, Elizabeth Baddeley

I Dissent - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

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Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—in the first picture book about her life—as she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable!Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing with inequality, arguing against unfair treatment, and standing up for what’s right for people everywhere. This biographical picture book about the Notorious RBG, tells the justice’s story through the lens of her many famous dissents, or disagreements.

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Fritjof Capra

The Science Of Leonardo - Inside The Mind Of The Great Genius Of The Renaissance

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"The Science of Leonardo" is a great read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and art. Fritjof Capra provides a unique perspective into the scientific approach and ecological worldview of Leonardo da Vinci through his 6,000 pages of notebooks. Readers will appreciate the intricate details of his scientific explorations and the organic approach to observation employed by the genius of the Renaissance.

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Lou Cannon

President Reagan : The Role of a Lifetime

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This book will be a good read for those interested in political biographies and American history. The author provides critical insight into Reagan's presidency, highlighting his successes and failures, and delving into his economic policies and the Iran-contra scandal. The book is praised for its masterful depiction of Reagan's legacy and its incisive analysis of one of America's most important presidents.

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Tim Mackintosh-Smith, Martin Yeoman

Travels With A Tangerine - From Morocco To Turkey In The Footsteps Of Islam's Greatest Traveler

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In 1325, the great Arab traveler Ibn Battutah set out from his native Tangier in North Africa on pilgrimage to Mecca. By the time he returned nearly thirty years later, he had seen most of the known world, covering three times the distance allegedly traveled by the great Venetian explorer Marco Polo—some 75,000 miles in all.Captivated by Ibn Battutah’s account of his journey, the Arabic scholar and award-winning travel writer Tim Mackintosh-Smith set out to follow in the peripatetic Moroccan’s footsteps. Traversing Egyptian deserts and remote islands in the Arabian Sea, visiting castles in Syria and innumerable souks in medieval Islam’s great cities, Mackintosh-Smith sought clues to Ibn Battutah’s life and times, encountering the ghost of “IB” in everything from place names (in Tangier alone, a hotel, street, airport, and ferry bear IB’s name), to dietary staples to an Arabic online dating service— and introducing us to a world of unimaginable wonders.By necessity, Mackintosh-Smith’s journey may have cut some corners (“I only wish I had the odd thirty years to spare, and Ibn Battutah’s enviable knack of extracting large amounts of cash, robes and slaves from compliant rulers.”) But in this wry, evocative, and uniquely engaging travelogue, he spares no effort in giving readers an unforgettable glimpse into both the present-day and fourteenth-century Islamic worlds.

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William Fotheringham

Fallen Angel : The Passion of Fausto Coppi

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A remarkable biography of one of history's greatest cyclists—a man who lived a tumultous life, and was voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the 20th century Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo, or champion of champions, and this is the tragic story of his life and death, and how a man who became the symbol of a nation's rebirth after the disasters of war died reviled and heartbroken. The greatest cyclist of the immediate post-war years, he was the first man to win cycling's great double, the Tour de France and Tour of Italy, in the same year—and he did it twice. He achieved mythical status for his crushing solo victories, world titles and world records. But his significance extends far beyond his sport. Coppi's scandalous divorce and controversial early death convulsed a conservative, staunchly Roman Catholic Italy in the 1950s. At a time when adultery was still illegal, Coppi and his lover were dragged from their bed in the middle of the night, excommunicated, and forced to face a clamorous legal battle, the ramifications of which are still being felt today. Told with insight and intelligence, this is a unique portrait of Italy and Italian sport at a time of tumultuous change.

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Gordon; Castleden Kerr

Leaders Who Changed The World

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It takes charisma and inspiration to lead any group of people, be it a family, a community or a nation. It requires truly miraculous skills to go on leading people even after your death. Throughout history there have been only a handful of people capable of this form of leadership. They include Jesus Christ, Moses, Mohammed and Buddha, without whom the major religions of this world simply would not exist. LEADERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD explores the lives and careers of such extraordinary individuals as Confucious, Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Nelson Mandela. Some have slogged and suffered in order to change the world for the better, others like Adolf Hitler or Osama Bin Laden have only succeeded in damaging humanity. What does it take to become a great leader?

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Yair Reiner, Kang Chol-Hwan, Pierre Rigoulot

The Aquariums of Pyongyang : Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag

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"Destined to become a classic" (Iris Chang, author of The Rape of Nanking ), this harrowing memoir of life inside North Korea was the first account to emerge from the notoriously secretive country -- and it remains one of the most terrifying.Amid escalating nuclear tensions, Kim Jong-un and North Korea's other leaders have kept a tight grasp on their one-party state, quashing any nascent opposition movements and sending all suspected dissidents to its brutal concentration camps for "re-education."Kang Chol-Hwan is the first survivor of one of these camps to escape and tell his story to the world, documenting the extreme conditions in these gulags and providing a personal insight into life in North Korea. Sent to the notorious labor camp Yodok when he was nine years old, Kang observed frequent public executions and endured forced labor and near-starvation rations for ten years. In 1992, he escaped to South Korea, where he found God and now advocates for human rights in North Korea.Part horror story, part historical document, part memoir, part political tract, this book brings together unassailable firsthand experience, setting one young man's personal suffering in the wider context of modern history, giving eyewitness proof to the abuses perpetrated by the North Korean regime.

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Bao Pu, Renee Chiang, Zhao Ziyang

Prisoner of the State

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Prisoner of the State is the story of the man who brought liberal change to China and who, at the height of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, tried to stop the massacre and was dethroned for his efforts. When China's army moved in, killing hundreds of students and other demonstrators, Zhao was placed under house arrest at his home in Beijing. The Premier spent the last 16 years of his life, up until his death in 2005, in seclusion. China scholars often lamented that Zhao never had his final say. As it turns out, Zhao did produce a memoir, in complete secrecy. He methodically recorded his thoughts and recollections on what had happened behind the scenes during many of modern China's most critical moments. The tapes he produced were smuggled out of the country and form the basis for Prisoner of the State. Although Zhao now speaks from beyond the grave, his voice has the moral power to make China sit up and listen.

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Jean Sasson

Mayada: Daughter Of Iraq

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Mayada: Daughter of Iraq is a powerful memoir that details the life of a privileged Iraqi woman who finds herself in a notorious prison, falsely accused of printing anti-government propaganda. The book offers a unique perspective on the terror and horror brought by Saddam Hussein's regime upon the lives and souls of ordinary citizens. This book would be a great read for those interested in memoirs, stories of survival, and the power of sisterhood in the face of adversity.

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Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan

I Love You, Ronnie - The Letters Of Ronald Reagan To Nancy Reagan

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No matter what else was going on in his life or where he was—travelling to make movies for G.E., in the California governor's office, at the White House, or on Air Force One, and sometimes even from across the room—Ronald Reagan wrote letters to Nancy Reagan, to express his love, thoughts, and feelings, and to stay in touch. Through letters and reflections, the characters, personalities, and private lives of a president and his first lady are revealed. Nancy Reagan comments on the letters and writes with love and insight about her husband and the many phases of their life together.

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The Travails Of Jimmy Porter - A Memoir, 1802-1842

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The rollercoaster tale of James Porter, mastermind of the Frederick mutineers, scallywag and swashbuckling romancer, whose pursuit of freedom takes him around and around the world.

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Chris Horrocks, Zoran Jevtić

Introducing Foucault : A Graphic Guide

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"This book is an insightful guide to understanding the work of Michel Foucault, a philosopher, historian, and political activist. It explores his groundbreaking ideas on the correlation between power and knowledge and how institutions have enforced practices of confinement, confession, and discipline. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fields of philosophy, history, and politics, and for those who want to expand their knowledge on the concepts of madness, sexuality, and criminality."

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Mukesh Kapila, Damien Lewis

Against a Tide of Evil : How One Man Became the Whistleblower to the First Mass Murder Ofthe Twenty-First Century

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The former head of the United Nations in Sudan reveals for the first time the shocking depths of evil plumbed by those in Khartoum who designed and orchestrated 'the final solution in Darfur' Against A Tide of Evil How One Man Became the Whistleblower to the First Mass Murder of the Twenty-First Century By Dr. Mukesh Kapila When darkness stalked the plains of Africa one man stood alone to face the evil . . . In this no-holds-barred account, the former head of the United Nations in Sudan reveals for the first time the shocking depths of evil plumbed by those who designed and orchestrated 'the final solution' in Darfur. A veteran of humanitarian crisis and ethnic cleansing in Iraq, Rwanda, Srebrenica, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone, Dr Mukesh Kapila arrived in Sudan in March 2003 having made a promise to himself that if he were ever in a position to stop the mass-killers, they would never triumph on his watch. Against a Tide of Evil is a strident and passionate cri de coeur. It is the deeply personal account of one man driven to extreme action by the unwillingness of those in power to stop mass murder. It explores what empowers a man like Mukesh Kapila to stand up and be counted, and to act alone in the face of global indifference and venality. Kapila's story reads like a knife-edge international thriller as he uses all the powers at his disposal to bring to justice those responsible for the first mass murder of the twenty-first century - the Darfur genocide - and is finally forced to risk all and break every rule to do so.

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Raymond Rosenthal, Primo Levi

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Primo Levi's "The Drowned and the Saved" is a profound look at the nuanced ethics and the frailty of collective recollection regarding the Holocaust. It offers a stirring narrative that digs deep into human nature. If you're looking to understand the complexities of survival and the impact of history's darkest chapters, this book will not only educate but also challenge your perceptions. Levi's insight as a Holocaust survivor adds an irreplaceable authenticity and depth.

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Michael Ignatieff

Isaiah Berlin

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This book is an excellent read for philosophy lovers who are interested in the life and times of one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. It offers a unique insight into the mind of Isaiah Berlin through personal interviews conducted by Michael Ignatieff, supplemented by personal archives. Readers will gain a clearer understanding of Berlin's ideas and the powerful currents of the last century that shaped his life.

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Catherine Atwater Galbraith, John Kenneth Galbraith

Life in Our Times

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Perhaps economist Galbraith--the epitome of the public intellectual--was always the amused observer, even of himself, that his memoirs would have us think. Perhaps his private life was so placid that there is nothing to tell. But the book is pinched: fascinating for all that he did & perceived, consistently entertaining because he's a witty, sardonic raconteur, tantalizing because you haven't heard all those stories of famous people before. Why dither? It's History. What it isn't, tho, is a drama of growth & change. By p.3, you know virtually everything you're ever going to know about him--the "inherent insecurity" of the Ontario farm-boy, the sense of intellectual superiority & compulsion to demonstrate same--except his strategems for success. The life can then be divided, as he very nearly does, into slightly overlapping circles. There's academe--an unloved ag-school alma mater; brief, happy sojourns at Berkeley & Cambridge; distasteful Princeton; "Harvard before democracy" &--very little improved--afterwards. There's economics--Veblen; Keynes; eminent, idiosyncratic contemporaries; his reconstruction of US economic life. There's government service in DC--preeminently as WWII price czar, surmounting the "disaster" of "my" design for price stabilization. There's government service abroad--surveying the meager economic effects of strategic bombing. There's a stint on Fortune--where he learns, from H. Luce, how to measure his words. Then he returns to Harvard, sets out "to repair my academic reputation," begins work on what will ultimately be The Affluent Society & signs on with Stevenson in 1952 to write speeches. There's a gathering sense, now, of engagement in great matters, along with sharp assessments of the greats. Adlai Stevenson "spent his adult life in a persuasive attempt to present himself"--erroneously--"as a harried, wavering intellectual lost in the harsh, demanding, dogmatic world of politics." JFK "was one of the few public men who was wholly satisfied with his own personality." (Why, he reflects, do we call one president by his initials, another by name?) Come Kennedy's election, he goes to India as ambassador--where (as he didn't tell in Ambassador's Journal) he aborts CIA activities & defuses the India-China border conflict. Finally, in 1967, he opts out--scoring, in one of the book's truly bitter, truly felt passages, "those who drew Lyndon Johnson away from these preoccupations"--the War on Poverty, civil rights--"into Vietnam." A little more such passion, a little more openness as per his encounter with psychiatry, would have given the book the breadth of the life.--Kirkus (edited)

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Benito Mussolini

My Rise And Fall

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Recommendation: "My Rise and Fall" provides a unique perspective of Italian fascism through the eyes of its founder and leader. The book is an excellent read for history buffs interested in learning about the rise and fall of Mussolini and Italian Fascism. It offers a vivid portrayal of Mussolini's early years as an agitator, experiences in World War I, and the formation and revolutionary struggles of the Fascist Party. The second volume is particularly striking as it describes the coup d'etat that deposed Mussolini and his last year in power before his execution by Italian partisans.

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Han Fook Kwang, Warren Fernandez, Sumiko Tan

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Lee Kuan Yew passed away on 23 March 2015 at the age of 92. This book, which was first published in 1998, tells the story of his life from when the Japanese occupied Singapore in 1941 until 1998 when he was Senior Minister. Based on 13 exclusive interviews held over 30 hours, this book chronicles the events, people and political fortunes that were to shape Lee’s view of the world, as well as the path he set for the transformation of Singapore. It delves into the choices he made, the political turnings he took, the insights gained and lessons learnt, some of which were expounded to the authors for the first time, with wit, wisdom, candor and vivid recollection. Written by three leading journalists from The Straits Times.

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Lim Kit Siang : Defying the Odds

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Lim Kit Siang has been fighting on the forefront of Malaysian politics since the late 1960s. Uncompromising in his mission to pull the country away from systemic race-based politics and all the ills that stem from the sustainment over five decades of these, he was jailed twice without trial. His persistence saw him and his followers well placed to participate in the surprising resurgence of political opposition over the last 15 years. Since 2008, his Democratic Action Party has grown greatly in strength, and together with its allies, has been able seriously to challenge the ruling coalition. This book captures the spirit of Lim s life, and describes the grim yet gratifying journey that his refusal to compromise on his political convictions forced him to take. It is the tale of a man who felt he had no choice, and consequently, whose impact on his country s history is great. In that way, his story cannot but also be a narrative about a country that has yet to fulfill the great promise that it holds."

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Bob Woodward

Maestro : Alan Greenspan and the American Economy

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Who is responsible? From the President to the Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan, to Wall Street to the role of emerging technologies, this book investigates the ideas and politics that have established the USA as a pre-eminent economic power.

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Sex, intrigue and adultery in the world of high politics and huge wealth in late eighteenth-century England. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the most flamboyant and influential women of the eighteenth century. The great-great-great-great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, she was variously a compulsive gambler, a political savante and operator of the highest order, a drug addict, an adulteress and the darling of the common people.This authoritative, utterly absorbing book presents a mesmerizing picture of a fascinating world of political and sexual intrigues, grand houses, huge parties, glamour and great wealth – always on the edge of being squandered by the excesses and scandals of individuals.Georgiana’s extraordinary life has now been made into a major film - starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes - which is due for release in summer 2008.

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Harrison E. Salisbury

THE New Emperors

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A dual biography of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping draws from conversations with colleagues to present the people behind the political figures and, at the same time, creates a narrative history of twentieth-century China. Tour.

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"The Apostle: A Life of Paul" is an insightful book that highlights the life and works of the early Church's greatest evangelist. The book captures the essence of Paul's motives, priorities and values, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of his life. Readers interested in learning about Paul's contribution to the spread of Christianity will find this book informative and engaging."

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