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Lawrence Wright

Thirteen Days In September - Carter, Begin, And Sadat At Camp David

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Thirteen Days In September could be a good read for history buffs and those interested in real-life diplomacy. The book takes you through the intense negotiations and behind-the-scenes moments of the historic Camp David summit, where President Jimmy Carter played a crucial role in brokering peace between Israel and Egypt. Lawrence Wright's day-by-day account brings to life the challenges, compromises, and triumphs of the summit, making it a captivating and informative read.

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Julia Cooke

Come Fly the World : The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am

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Come Fly The World is a captivating and inspiring read for those who are interested in the untold stories of female pioneers who overcame the societal norms of their time to break into a male-dominated industry. The author, Julia Cooke, takes readers on a journey through the lives of memorable characters, such as Lynne Totten, a small-town girl who became a stewardess to escape the confines of the lab, and Hazel Bowie, one of the few black stewardesses of the era. The book sheds light on the real-life experiences of stewardesses and their role in the Vietnam War – from transporting soldiers to R&R destinations to aiding in the dramatic evacuation of children during the fall of Saigon. It is a reminder of the bravery and determination of women in a time when societal expectations were very different.

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Jen Campbell

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

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"Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops" is a humorous collection of bizarre conversations heard in bookstores around the world. If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh and shake your head in disbelief, this is the one for you. The book's most remarkable feature is its ability to capture the absurdity of people's comments and questions in a light-hearted and entertaining way.

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Ben Mezrich

Sex on the Moon

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Thad Roberts, a fellow in a prestigious NASA programme had an idea - a romantic, albeit crazy, idea. He wanted to give his girlfriend the moon. Literally. Thad convinced his girlfriend and another female accomplice, both NASA interns, to break into an impenetrable laboratory at NASA's headquarters - past security checkpoints, and electronically locked door with cipher security codes and camera-lined hallways - and help him steal the most precious objects in the Apollo moon rocks from every moon landing in history. Was Thad Roberts - undeniably gifted, picked for one of the most competitive scientific posts imaginable - really what he seemed? And what does one do with an item so valuable that it's illegal even to own? Based on meticulous research into thousands of pages of court records, FBI transcripts and documents, and scores of interviews with the people involved, Mezrich - with his signature high-velocity swagger - has reconstructed the madcap story of genius, love, and duplicity all centred on a heist that reads like a Hollywood thrill ride.

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Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays

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If you enjoy delving into the mind of a brilliant writer, "Changing My Mind" is an enriching mosaic of Zadie Smith's thoughts. Spanning literature, cinema, and personal anecdotes, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into how Smith interprets the world around her. It's for those looking for a thought-provoking collection that bridges the personal and the cultural.

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Bernard Sumner

Chapter and Verse : New Order, Joy Division and Me

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Founding member and guitarist of Joy Division and the lead singer of New Order, Bernard Sumner has been famous over the years for his reticence. Until now… An integral part of the Manchester music scene since the late 1970s, his is the definitive version of the events that created two of the most influential bands of all time. Chapter and Verse includes a vivid and illuminating account of Bernard’s Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the band’s enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. Bernard describes the formation of New Order, takes us behind the scenes at the birth of classics such as 'Blue Monday' and gives his first-hand account of the ecstasy and the agony of the Haçienda days.Sometimes moving, often hilarious and occasionally completely out of control, this is a tale populated by some of the most colourful and creative characters in music history, such as Ian Curtis, Tony Wilson, Rob Gretton and Martin Hannett. Others have told parts of the story, in film and book form. Now, for the first time, Bernard Sumner gives you chapter and verse.

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Vivian Gornick

The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir

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This book delves into the complexities of human relationships in the bustling city of New York. Vivian Gornick's deep reflections on friendship, love, and the city itself will resonate with anyone searching for meaning and connection in their own urban lives. With its poetic prose and insightful observations, The Odd Woman and the City is a memoir that will leave you contemplating the intricacies of your own relationships long after you finish reading.

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Alex Banayan

Third Door : The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers

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The larger-than-life journey of an 18-year-old college freshman who set out from his dorm room to track down Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and dozens more of the world's most successful people to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers.The Third Door takes readers on an unprecedented adventure--from hacking Warren Buffett's shareholders meeting to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to celebrating in a nightclub with Lady Gaga--as Alex Banayan travels from icon to icon, decoding their success. After remarkable one-on-one interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Larry King, Jessica Alba, Pitbull, Tim Ferriss, Quincy Jones, and many more, Alex discovered the one key they have in common: they all took the Third Door.Life, business, success... it's just like a nightclub. There are always three ways in. There's the First Door: the main entrance, where ninety-nine percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in. The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through. But what no one tells you is that there is always, always... the Third Door. It's the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, climb over the dumpster, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen--there's always a way in. Whether it's how Bill Gates sold his first piece of software or how Steven Spielberg became the youngest studio director in Hollywood history, they all took the Third Door.

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Duchess Goldblatt

Becoming Duchess Goldblatt

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Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is a heart-warming and unique memoir that explores the transformative power of social media and the ability to connect with others through storytelling. Fans of Duchess Goldblatt will appreciate the inside look at her creation, while newcomers will be drawn to the wit and life-affirming love that has made her a beloved figure on social media. The book is a celebration of community and the joy of connecting with others through shared experiences.

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Ron Hall, Lynn Vincent, Denver Moore

Same Kind of Different As Me : A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together

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Same Kind of Different As Me A modern-day slave and an international art dealer are bound together by a dying woman's faith. Will Ron, the art dealer, be able to embrace Denver, who's been homeless for almost 20 years? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphant story. Full description

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Donovan Campbell

Joker One : A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood

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After graduating from Princeton, Donovan Campbell, motivated by his unwavering patriotism and commitment, decided to join the service, realizing that becoming a Marine officer would allow him to give back to his country, engage in the world, and learn to lead. In this immediate, thrilling, and inspiring memoir, Campbell recounts a timeless and transcendent tale of brotherhood, courage, and sacrifice.As commander of a forty-man infantry platoon called Joker One, Campbell had just months to train and transform a ragtag group of brand-new Marines into a first-rate cohesive fighting unit, men who would become his family: Sergeant Leza, the house intellectual who read Che Guevara; Sergeant Mariano Noriel, the “Filipino ball of fire” who would become Campbell’s closest confidant and friend; Lance Corporal William Feldmeir, a narcoleptic who fell asleep during battle; and a lieutenant known simply as “the Ox,” whose stubborn aggressiveness would be more curse than blessing. Campbell and his men were assigned to Ramadi, that capital of the Sunni-dominated Anbar province that was an explosion just waiting to happen. And when it did happen–with the chilling cries of “Jihad, Jihad, Jihad!” echoing from minaret to minaret–Campbell and company were there to protect the innocent, battle the insurgents, and pick up the pieces. After seven months of day-to-day, house-to-house combat, nearly half of Campbell’s platoon had been wounded, a casualty rate that went beyond that of any Marine or Army unit since Vietnam. Yet unlike Fallujah, Ramadi never fell to the enemy.Told by the man who led the unit of hard-pressed Marines, Joker One is a gripping tale of a leadership, loyalty, faith, and camaraderie throughout the best and worst of times.

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Girl A

Girl A : The truth about the Rochdale sex ring by the victim who stopped them

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This book could be a good read for you if you're interested in real-life stories that shed light on important social issues. It provides a powerful and unflinching account of the unimaginable trauma endured by Girl A, as she shares the heartbreaking truth about her experiences as a victim of child sex trafficking. Through her brave and honest storytelling, she exposes a hidden crime and sparks crucial conversations about the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Prepare yourself for an emotional rollercoaster as you witness her resilience, strength, and determination to seek justice.

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Clare Balding

My Animals and Other Family

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My Animals and Other Family is a heartwarming memoir that takes us into the world of a young girl growing up in a family full of horses, boxers, and lurchers. With humor and insight, Clare Balding shares her adventures and lessons learned through her relationships with these animals. Readers will be captivated by the unique cast of characters and touched by the author's journey of self-discovery.

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Tom Clynes

The Boy Who Played with Fusion : Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting and How to Make a Star

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"The Boy Who Played with Fusion" is a unique and awe-inspiring story of a young boy's passion and drive to achieve something extraordinary. It is an incredible read for anyone interested in science, nuclear fusion, or just seeking inspiration to pursue their dreams. The book explores the audacious journey of a young Taylor, and offers valuable insights into the importance of supportive and nurturing parenting. Readers who enjoy true stories of triumph against all odds will find this a fascinating, must-read book.

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Marina Keegan, Anne Fadiman

The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories

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This collection of essays and stories by the late Marina Keegan provides a raw and honest insight into the thoughts and aspirations of the current generation. The blend of youthful optimism and life’s complexities in her writing is both relatable and powerfully thought-provoking. Through her words, the reader is encouraged to not only reflect on their own lives but also find hope in a world sometimes saturated with despair.

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Dan Lyons

Disrupted : Ludicrous Misadventures in the Tech Start-up Bubble

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"Disrupted" is a humorous and critical account of the writer's experience working at a tech start-up. Lyons provides insight into the dysfunctional culture that exists in the world of tech start-ups, where bad ideas are rewarded with hefty investments. This book is a great read for anyone interested in the tech industry or curious about the inner workings of a start-up.

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R.S. Pine-Coffin, Augustine of Hippo

Confessions of a Sinner

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.One of the greatest explorations of sin, epiphany and redemption ever written, the Confessions of Saint Augustine continue to shape our ideas with their passionate declaration of the life-changing power of faith.

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Barbara Demick

Nothing to Envy : Ordinary Lives in North Korea

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An eye-opening account of life inside North Korea--a closed world of increasing global importance--hailed as a "tour de force of meticulous reporting" (The New York Review of Books)NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST In this landmark addition to the literature of totalitarianism, award-winning journalist Barbara Demick follows the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years--a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung, the rise to power of his son Kim Jong-il (the father of Kim Jong-un), and a devastating famine that killed one-fifth of the population.Demick brings to life what it means to be living under the most repressive regime today--an Orwellian world that is by choice not connected to the Internet, where displays of affection are punished, informants are rewarded, and an offhand remark can send a person to the gulag for life. She takes us deep inside the country, beyond the reach of government censors, and through meticulous and sensitive reporting we see her subjects fall in love, raise families, nurture ambitions, and struggle for survival. One by one, we witness their profound, life-altering disillusionment with the government and their realization that, rather than providing them with lives of abundance, their country has betrayed them.Praise for Nothing to Envy"Provocative . . . offers extensive evidence of the author's deep knowledge of this country while keeping its sights firmly on individual stories and human details."--The New York Times"Deeply moving . . . The personal stories are related with novelistic detail."--The Wall Street Journal"A tour de force of meticulous reporting."--The New York Review of Books"Excellent . . . humanizes a downtrodden, long-suffering people whose individual lives, hopes and dreams are so little known abroad."--San Francisco Chronicle"The narrow boundaries of our knowledge have expanded radically with the publication of Nothing to Envy. . . . Elegantly structured and written, [it] is a groundbreaking work of literary nonfiction."--John Delury, Slate"At times a page-turner, at others an intimate study in totalitarian psychology."--The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Charles B. Handy

Myself And Other More Important Matters

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The author of The Age of Unreason , The Empty Raincoat , and The Elephant and the Flea , shares more of his best-selling brand of wisdom concerning the big choices in life.In Charles Handy’s most ambitious book yet, the well-known business guru draws on the lessons of his own life to help us map out the main stages of our lives, and shows us how to navigate through the tough decisions we have to make at every phase. He gives us his personal thoughts on life’s big questions and turning points, mining his own experience to tell us what he’s learned along the way.From lessons his father taught him at the Vicarage in Kildare where he grew up, to what he learned in Borneo in his days working for Royal Dutch Shell, and later, in America where corporate scandals have shaken our understanding of what is ethical and what is acceptable in business, and finally in Italy, where on a whim he decided to buy and fix up an old house in Tuscany.Throughout the book, he asks us to look at what we value — is it money? Family? Time? What is the role of work in our life? What do we find fulfilling? As our working lives blend ever more into the rest of who we are, Charles Handy has emerged as an invaluable social thinker. It is hard to imagine a better or wiser guide to life’s big questions.

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Jonathan Safran Foer

Eating Animals

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Brilliantly synthesizing philosophy, literature, science, memoir and his own detective work, "Eating Animals" explores the many fictions we use to justify our eating habits--from folklore to pop culture to family traditions and national myth--and how such tales can lull us into a brutal forgetting.

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Erik Larson

The Splendid and the Vile : Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Bombing of London

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The Splendid and the Vile is a must-read for anyone interested in British history, leadership, and overcoming adversity. This book provides a deeply moving and cinematic portrayal of Winston Churchill's leadership during one of Britain's most challenging periods. Larson's careful research and analysis, using once-secret intelligence reports and diaries, bring to life the shelled streets of London and Churchill's own chambers. The book provides a fresh perspective on Churchill's leadership and shows how his eloquence, strategic brilliance, and perseverance helped to bind a country and a family together. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in history, leadership, or simply a riveting narrative of courage and resilience.

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Rebecca Skloot

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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Recommendation: - "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a gripping and powerful true story that unveils the untold contributions of Henrietta Lacks to modern medicine. Through the lens of Henrietta's daughter Deborah, the book sheds light on the ethical and racial complexities of scientific research. It beautifully captures the human consequences of scientific discovery and the enduring legacy of Henrietta's cells, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, race, and medicine.

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Eddie Jones

My Life and Rugby : The Autobiography

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The book would be a great read for rugby enthusiasts who want to learn from one of the most experienced and celebrated coaches in Rugby Union. Eddie Jones shares his challenges and successes, including his inside story of England's 2019 World Cup campaign. This autobiography by Eddie Jones is a candid and honest account of his life and his journey towards being one of the best coaches in the world of rugby.

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Haruki Murakami

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

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In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs, and the experience, after fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical.

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Guillem Balagué

Pep Guardiola : Another Way of Winning: The Biography

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This fully updated edition of the international bestseller includes Pep Guardiola's Bayern years and his decision to join Manchester CityPep Guardiola is the most successful and sought after football coach in the world. After being appointed first-team manager in 2008, he transformed Barcelona into arguably the greatest club side of all time, winning an unprecedented thirteen trophies in four years. Following a shock sabbatical from the game, he replaced Jupp Heynckes at the helm of Bayern Munich at the start of the 2013-14 season, twice winning the Double in his three years in charge. He then announced that he would be joining Manchester City for the 2016-17 season, thereby beginning what could prove to be his greatest challenge yet: turning them into a team that consistently wins in the most difficult of leagues and a regular challenger in the Champions League . . . and doing it the Guardiola way.Guillem Balagué has followed Pep's career from the outset and has had direct access to the man and his inner circle. This then is the definitive portrait of Pep Guardiola and his relentless pursuit of footballing perfection.

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Shonda Rhimes

Year of Yes

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The instant New York Times bestseller from the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of How to Get Away with Murder shares how saying YES changed her life. “As fun to read as Rhimes’s TV series are to watch” ( Los Angeles Times ).She’s the creator and producer of some of the most groundbreaking and audacious shows on television today. Her iconic characters live boldly and speak their minds. So who would suspect that Shonda Rhimes is an introvert? That she hired a publicist so she could avoid public appearances? That she suffered panic attacks before media interviews?With three children at home and three hit television shows, it was easy for Shonda to say she was simply too busy. But in truth, she was also afraid. And then, over Thanksgiving dinner, her sister muttered something that was both a wake up and a call to arms: You never say yes to anything. Shonda knew she had to embrace the challenge: for one year, she would say YES to everything that scared her.This poignant, intimate, and hilarious memoir explores Shonda’s life before her Year of Yes—from her nerdy, book-loving childhood to her devotion to creating television characters who reflected the world she saw around her. The book chronicles her life after her Year of Yes had begun—when Shonda forced herself out of the house and onto the stage; when she learned to explore, empower, applaud, and love her truest self. Yes.“Honest, raw, and revelatory” ( The Washington Post ), this wildly candid and compulsively readable book reveals how the mega talented Shonda Rhimes finally achieved badassery worthy of a Shondaland character. Best of all, she “can help motivate even the most determined homebody to get out and try something new” ( Chicago Tribune ).

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Alice Schroeder

The Snowball : Warren Buffett and the Business of Life

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Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Prize 2008 The Snowball is the first and will be the only biography of the world's richest man, Warren Buffett, written with his full cooperation and collaboration. Combining a unique blend of "The Sage of Omaha's" business savvy, life story and philosophy, The Snowball is essential reading for anyone wishing to discover and replicate the secrets of his business and life success. Warren Buffett is arguably the world's greatest investor. Even as a child he was fascinated by the concept of risk and probability, setting up his first business at the age of six. In 1964 he bought struggling Massachusetts textile firm Berkshire Hathaway and grew it to be the 12th largest corporation in the US purely through the exercise of sound investing principles - a feat never equalled in the annals of business. Despite an estimated net worth of around US$62 billion, Buffett leads an intriguingly frugal life taking home a salary of only GBP50,000 a year. His only indulgence is a private jet, an extravagance he wryly acknowledges by calling it "The Indefensible".In 2006, he made the largest charitable donation on record, with most of it going to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Snowball provides a comprehensive, richly detailed insight one of the world's most extraordinary and much loved public figures. About the ----------------------------------------------- Alice Schroeder began her career as a certified public accountant, working for Ernst & Young before being appointed as a managing director at Morgan Stanley in the equities division. She was the number one-ranked Institutional Investor All-America Research Analyst in 2001 and 2002, and a member of the All-America Research team for seven years. Schroeder first met Warren Buffett in 1998. By 2001, Buffett began to suggest that Alice shift from the business of following stocks in order to write full-time.

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Jonathan Rosenberg, Eric Schmidt

How Google Works

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Both Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google as seasoned Silicon Valley business executives, but over the course of a decade they came to see the wisdom in Coach John Wooden's observation that 'it's what you learn after you know it all that counts'. As they helped grow Google from a young start-up to a global icon, they relearned everything they knew about management. How Google Works is the sum of those experiences distilled into a fun, easy-to-read primer on corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption.The authors explain how the confluence of three seismic changes - the internet, mobile, and cloud computing - has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers. The companies that will thrive in this ever-changing landscape will be the ones that create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom the authors dub 'smart creatives'. The management maxims ('Consensus requires dissension', 'Exile knaves but fight for divas', 'Think 10X, not 10%') are illustrated with previously unreported anecdotes from Google's corporate history.'Back in 2010, Eric and I created an internal class for Google managers,' says Rosenberg. 'The class slides all read 'Google confidential' until an employee suggested we uphold the spirit of openness and share them with the world. This book codifies the recipe for our secret sauce: how Google innovates and how it empowers employees to succeed.'

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Primo Levi

The Periodic Table

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A highly acclaimed scientific book that explores the periodic table as a means to reflect on life, love and the human experience, recommended for chemistry enthusiasts and anyone curious about the world around them.

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Sarah Helm

Ravensbruck : Life and Death in Hitler's Concentration Camp for Women

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A masterly and moving account of the most horrific hidden atrocity of World War II: Ravensbrück, the only Nazi concentration camp built for women On a sunny morning in May 1939 a phalanx of 867 women—housewives, doctors, opera singers, politicians, prostitutes—was marched through the woods fifty miles north of Berlin, driven on past a shining lake, then herded in through giant gates. Whipping and kicking them were scores of German women guards. Their destination was Ravensbrück, a concentration camp designed specifically for women by Heinrich Himmler, prime architect of the Holocaust. By the end of the war 130,000 women from more than twenty different European countries had been imprisoned there; among the prominent names were Geneviève de Gaulle, General de Gaulle’s niece, and Gemma La Guardia Gluck, sister of the wartime mayor of New York. Only a small number of these women were Jewish; Ravensbrück was largely a place for the Nazis to eliminate other inferior beings—social outcasts, Gypsies, political enemies, foreign resisters, the sick, the disabled, and the “mad.” Over six years the prisoners endured beatings, torture, slave labor, starvation, and random execution. In the final months of the war, Ravensbrück became an extermination camp. Estimates of the final death toll by April 1945 have ranged from 30,000 to 90,000. For decades the story of Ravensbrück was hidden behind the Iron Curtain, and today it is still little known. Using testimony unearthed since the end of the Cold War and interviews with survivors who have never talked before, Sarah Helm has ventured into the heart of the camp, demonstrating for the reader in riveting detail how easily and quickly the unthinkable horror evolved. Far more than a catalog of atrocities, however, Ravensbrück is also a compelling account of what one survivor called “the heroism, superhuman tenacity, and exceptional willpower to survive.” For every prisoner whose strength failed, another found the will to resist through acts of self-sacrifice and friendship, as well as sabotage, protest, and escape. While the core of this book is told from inside the camp, the story also sheds new light on the evolution of the wider genocide, the impotence of the world to respond, and Himmler’s final attempt to seek a separate peace with the Allies using the women of Ravensbrück as a bargaining chip. Chilling, inspiring, and deeply unsettling, Ravensbrück is a groundbreaking work of historical investigation. With rare clarity, it reminds us of the capacity of humankind both for bestial cruelty and for courage against all odds.From the Hardcover edition.

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Shawn Michaels, David L. Thomas

Wrestling for My Life : The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar

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This book offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional wrestling, but also delves into the personal journey of Shawn Michaels as he navigates the highs and lows of fame and finds solace in his faith. With never-before-shared stories and insights, it's a must-read for wrestling fans and anyone seeking inspiration in their own struggles.

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Bill Bryson

One Summer : America 1927

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"One Summer: America 1927" is a must-read for history buffs who want an entertaining and informative book that captures the essence of a pivotal year in American history. Bryson's witty and engaging prose brings to life the larger-than-life figures of the era, from Charles Lindbergh to Al Capone, while weaving together seemingly disparate events like Babe Ruth's resurgence and the start of the Great Depression. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped America in the 20th century and an appreciation for Bryson's skill in making history come alive.

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Stephen E. Ambrose

Band of Brothers Us Tie in : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne : from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest

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This book is a gripping account of the remarkable men of Easy Company, who demonstrated unparalleled bravery and loyalty in the face of adversity during World War II. From the intense training in Georgia to the climactic capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest, readers will be captivated by the unbreakable bond and sacrifice exhibited by these ordinary men turned extraordinary soldiers. Ambrose's vivid storytelling transports readers into the heart of the action, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history, war, and the power of camaraderie.

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Zainab Salbi

Freedom Is an Inside Job : Owning Our Darkness and Our Light to Heal Ourselves and the World

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From n ational bestselling author and humanitarian Zainab Salbi, a powerful look at what happens when we heal our shadows and align with our core values."May this book help create bridges to a much bigger and kinder world." ―Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road and Revolution from Within"If you want to know what true self-power is, then read this book. It will open your inner eye to the beauty of your own being." ―Deepak Chopra, MD, author of The Healing Self and The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessHow can we transform our collective fear and the deep divisions between us into meaningful change? In Freedom Is an Inside Job, bestselling author, humanitarian, and TV personality Zainab Salbi shares that to transform our outer world, we must turn towards our inner world.After years of working as a successful CEO and change-maker, Salbi realized that if she wanted to confront and heal the shadows of the world, she needed to face her own shadows first. Holding nothing back, Salbi shares pivotal moments from her personal life alongside poignant and fascinating stories from her encounters around the world. Through her stories, we learn that if we want to create real change, we need to heal the inconsistencies within our own values, actions, and goals.As Salbi explores her own riveting journey to wholeness, readers learn how embarking on such a journey enables each of us to create the world we want to live in. "So long as we are conflicted within, we will continue to have conflict without," writes Salbi. "If we want to change the world, we need to begin with ourselves. This is the path to freedom."

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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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Frank McLynn

Genghis Khan : The Man Who Conquered the World

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This book is a fascinating account of the life and reign of Genghis Khan, one of the most powerful conquerors in history. McLynn provides a detailed and engaging portrayal of how a nomadic leader transformed the Mongol tribes into a formidable force that conquered much of Asia and Europe. Readers interested in learning about the tactics and innovations that allowed Genghis Khan to build his empire will appreciate the detailed accounts of key battles and political maneuverings. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of conquest and empire-building.

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Alec Ash

Wish Lanterns : Young Lives in New China

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This is the generation that will change China. The youth, over 320 million of them in their teens and twenties, more than the population of the USA. Born after Mao, with no memory of Tiananmen, they are destined to transform both their nation and the world.These millennials, offspring of the one-child policy, face fierce competition to succeed. Pressure starts young, and their road isn't easy. Their stories are also like those of young people all over the world: moving out of home, starting a career, falling in love.Wish Lanterns follows the lives of six young Chinese. Dahai is a military child and netizen; 'Fred' is a daughter of the Party. Lucifer is an aspiring superstar; Snail a country migrant addicted to online games. Xiaoxiao is a hipster from the freezing north; Mia a rebel from Xinjiang in the far west.Alec Ash, a writer in Beijing of the same generation, has given us a vivid, gripping account of young China as it comes of age. Through individual stories, Wish Lanterns shows with empathy and insight the challenges and dreams that will define China's future global impact.

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Sung Yim

What About the Rest of Your Life

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Sung Yim's "What About the Rest of Your Life" is a must-read for those seeking a raw and unapologetic portrayal of trauma, addiction, and recovery from an immigrant perspective. Yim's unique lens offers a new perspective on the recovery narrative, exploring the blurred lines between love and abuse with haunting precision.

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Sarah Wilson

This One Wild And Precious Life - The Path Back To Connection In A Fractured World

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As seen in USA Today 's hottest releases and The Washington Post 's 10 New Books Spotlight “Sarah Wilson is a force of nature – quite literally. She has taken her pain and grief about our sick and troubled world and alchemized it into action, advocacy, adventure, poetry, and true love.” — ELIZABETH GILBERT Wake up and reclaim your one wild and precious life. New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson shows you how in this radical spiritual guidebook, the book we need NOW. Many of us are living with the sense that things are not right with the world and are in a state of spiritual PTSD. We have retreated, morally and psychologically; we are experiencing a crisis of disconnection—from one another, from our true values, from joy, and from life as we feel we are meant to be living it. Sarah Wilson argues that this sense of despair and disconnection is ironically what unites us—that deep down, we are all feeling that same itch for a new way of living. Drawing on science, literature, philosophy and the wisdom of some of the world’s leading experts, and her personal journey, Wilson offers a hopeful path forward to the life we love. En route, she shows us how to wake up and reconnect with life using “wild practices” that include: · Hike. Embrace the “walking cure” as great minds throughout history have. · Go to your edge. Do what scares you and embrace discomfort daily. · #Buylesslivemore. Break the cycle of mindless consumption and get light with your life. · Become a soul nerd. Light up your intellect with the arts. · Get “full-fat spiritual”. Have an active practice and use it to change the world. · Practice wild activism. Through sustained, non-violent protest we can create our better world. The time has come to boldly, wildly imagine better. We are being called upon, individually and as a society, to forge a new path and to find a new way of living. Will you join the journey?

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Katie Piper

Beautiful Ever After

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Beautiful Ever After could be a good read for anyone who enjoys uplifting memoirs about individuals triumphing over adversity. This book is a powerful sequel to Katie Piper's bestselling memoir that details her journey from recovery to new beginnings, motherhood, and finding love. It is a compelling account of her life and reveals what happened next as she rebuilt her life after the brutal rape and acid attack that left her permanently disfigured. Readers would appreciate the warmth, honesty, and courage with which Katie takes them through her story, showing them that no matter how lost they feel in life, they are never alone.

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Mark Rowlands

The Philosopher and the Wolf

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When Mark Rowlands was 27 and a young professor of philosophy, he bought a wolf cub. It was the beginning of a relationship that would come to define Rowland's life, and shape his thinking. Beginning with Brenin's exuberant, destructive puppyhood, and ending with his death, 11 years later, The Philosopher and the Wolf is the remarkable account of a friendship that transcended the species barrier, and a fascinating examination of joy, strength, and the essential nature of the human animal.

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Sylvia Nasar

A Beautiful Mind

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A Beautiful Mind could be a good read for anyone interested in the human mind and its ability to overcome adversity. This book presents the story of John Nash, a mathematical genius who suffered from schizophrenia, and his journey towards recovery, which culminated in him winning a Nobel Prize. It's a compelling and inspiring read that highlights the healing power of love and mental strength. Users would likely review this book as a heartwarming journey towards triumph that showcases the resilience of the human spirit.

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Sven Birkerts

The Art Of Time In Memoir : Then, Again

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"The Art of Time in Memoir" would be a great read for anyone who enjoys memoirs or wants to improve their own memoir writing. Through the analysis of Virginia Woolf's "A Sketch of the Past" and Mary Karr's "The Liars' Club," Birkerts delves into the art of assembling patterns of meaning and how successful memoirs present the subjective experience of time. This book would be perfect for aspiring writers or anyone interested in understanding the power of memoir as a literary genre.

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David McCullough

Truman

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An alternate cover edition of this ISBN can be found here.The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America’s beloved and distinguished historian.The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid characters—Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Wallace Truman, George Marshall, Joe McCarthy, and Dean Acheson—and dramatic events. In this riveting biography, acclaimed historian David McCullough not only captures the man—a more complex, informed, and determined man than ever before imagined—but also the turbulent times in which he rose, boldly, to meet unprecedented challenges. The last president to serve as a living link between the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, Truman’s story spans the raw world of the Missouri frontier, World War I, the powerful Pendergast machine of Kansas City, the legendary Whistle-Stop Campaign of 1948, and the decisions to drop the atomic bomb, confront Stalin at Potsdam, send troops to Korea, and fire General MacArthur. Drawing on newly discovered archival material and extensive interviews with Truman’s own family, friends, and Washington colleagues, McCullough tells the deeply moving story of the seemingly ordinary “man from Missouri” who was perhaps the most courageous president in our history.

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James Aldred

The Man Who Climbs Trees

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'A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance' -- Helen Macdonald'A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective' -- Chris Packham'[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book' -- Daily Mail BOOK OF THE WEEKThis is the story of a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer, who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees with people like David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Helen Macdonald.James's climbs take him to breathtaking locations as he scales the most incredible and majestic trees on the planet. On the way he meets native tribes, gets attacked by African bees, climbs alongside gorillas, chased by elephants, and spends his nights in a hammock pitched high in the branches with only the stars above him.This book blends incredible stories of scrapes and bruises in the branches with a new way of looking at life high above the daily grind, up into the canopy of the forest.

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Robert Kuok Hock Nien, Andrew Tanzer

Robert Kuok : A Memoir

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Robert Kuok's memoir could be a good read for anyone interested in learning from a successful businessman with 75 years of experience in conducting business. From management insights to strategies and lessons learned, Kuok shares his principles, philosophy, and moral code, and offers a unique perspective on nearly a century of Asian history.

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S. Hussain Zaidi, Vikram Chandra

Dongri to Dubai : Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia

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Dongri to Dubai is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the underworld and its workings. With detailed accounts of notorious gangsters, and an in-depth look into the rise of the Dawood gang, readers are sure to be captivated by the book's narrative. Zaidi's storytelling provides a deep insight into the criminal underworld, its workings and the people within it.

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The Try Guys

The Hidden Power of F*cking Up

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The Hidden Power of F*cking Up is an inspiring book that encourages readers to embrace failure and use it as a tool to achieve success. Through entertaining anecdotes and personal challenges, The Try Guys demonstrate how tackling our fears and flaws head-on can lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of self. This book will appeal to anyone looking for a humorous and relatable guide to self-improvement.

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Stephen Grosz

The Examined Life : How We Lose and Find Ourselves

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"The Examined Life" could be a good read for individuals who enjoy exploring the intricacies of human behavior. Through beautifully rendered tales, Grosz helps readers delve deep into the complexity of everyday life, ranging from subtle experiences like daydreaming to more extreme examples like pointing an unloaded gun at a police officer. The book offers a unique opportunity to examine our own lives and encourages us to consider why we do what we do. Grosz's sensitivity and acuity make his storytelling particularly compelling, leaving readers with insights that they'll want to ponder long after they've finished reading.

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Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence

The Last Rhinos : The Powerful Story of One Man's Battle to Save a Species

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When Lawrence Anthony learned that the northern white rhino, living in the war-ravaged Congo, was on the very brink of extinction, he knew he had to act. If the world lost the sub-species, it would be the largest land mammal since the woolly mammoth to go extinct. In The Last Rhinos , Anthony recounts his attempts to save these remarkable animals. The demand for rhino horns in the Far East has turned poaching into a dangerous black market that threatens the lives of not just these rare beasts, but also the rangers who protect them. The northern white rhino's last refuge was in an area controlled by the infamous Lord's Resistance Army, one of the most vicious rebel groups in the world. In the face of unmoving government bureaucracy, Anthony made a perilous journey deep into the jungle to try to find and convince them to help save the rhino. An inspiring story of conservation in the face of brutal war and bureaucratic quagmires, The Last Rhinos will move animal lovers everywhere.

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