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Anthony Bourdain

The Nasty Bits : Collected Cuts, Useable Trim, Scraps and Bones

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Recommendation: - If you're a fan of Anthony Bourdain's unfiltered storytelling style, "The Nasty Bits" is a must-read. Bourdain takes you on a wild ride across the globe, serving up brutally honest, funny, and sometimes shocking stories from his travels. From scrounging for eel in Hanoi to revealing the behind-the-scenes of television production, this collection is a passionate stew that will leave you craving for more.

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Maxine Hong Kingston

The Woman Warrior : Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts

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A Chinese American woman tells of the Chinese myths, family stories and events of her California childhood that have shaped her identity.

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Nick Vujicic

Unstoppable : The Incredible Power of Faith in Action

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New York Times bestsellerBeing unstoppable is about believing and achieving. It’s about having faith in yourself, your talents and your purpose and, most of all, in God’s great love and His divine plan for your life. Millions around the world recognize the smiling face and inspirational message of Nick Vujicic. Despite being born without arms or legs, Nick’s challenges have not kept him from enjoying great adventures, a fulfilling and meaningful career, and loving relationships. Nick has overcome trials and hardships by focusing on the promises that he was created for a unique and specific purpose, that his life has value and is a gift to others, and that no matter the despair and hard times in life, God is always present. Nick credits his success in life to the power that is unleashed when faith takes action . But how does that happen? In Unstoppable Nick addresses adversity and difficult circumstances that many people face today, including: • Personal crises• Relationship issues• Career and job challenges• Health and disability concerns• Self-destructive thoughts, emotions, and addictions• Bullying, persecution, cruelty, and intolerance• Balance in body, mind, heart, and spirit • Service to othersThrough stories from his own life and the experiences of many others, Nick explains how anyone wanting a “ridiculously good life” can respond to these issues and more to become unstoppable. What’s standing in your way? Are you ready to become unstoppable ?

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Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice, Chris Kyle

American Sniper : The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

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American Sniper is a good read for those interested in the life of a sniper and the challenges faced by soldiers in modern-day warfare. Kyle's account of his combat deployments provides readers with an insight into the intensity and danger of the job. The book also delves into the impact of war on personal relationships and the psychological toll of the experience. Overall, American Sniper is a must-read for individuals who enjoy military biographies and want to better understand the sacrifices made by soldiers in service to their country.

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Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In : For Graduates

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"Lean In: For Graduates" is a great read for those who are about to enter the workforce or have just started their career. The book provides practical advice on finding and excelling in a first job, negotiating your salary, and owning your identity. It also includes inspiring essays from readers around the world who have been impacted by the book. Sheryl Sandberg's personal letter to graduates is a powerful reminder to pursue work they love and lean in to their professional aspirations.

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Gerald Durrell

My Family and Other Animals

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My Family and Other Animals is a great read for nature lovers who enjoy humorous anecdotes. Gerald Durrell's witty storytelling and fascination with the local fauna on the island of Corfu make for an enchanting read. The book is a unique perspective on childhood, offering insight into how a young boy viewed the world around him. Overall, readers will appreciate the book's ability to transport them to another time and place, immersing them in a world filled with exotic creatures and family hijinks.

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James Comey

A Higher Loyalty : Truth, Lies, and Leadership

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Former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. deputy attorney general in the administration of President George W. Bush. From prosecuting the Mafia and Martha Stewart to helping change the Bush administration's policies on torture and electronic surveillance, overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, Comey has been involved in some of the most consequential cases and policies of recent history.

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Lena Dunham

Not That Kind of Girl : A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

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Not That Kind of Girl could be an excellent read for young women who may relate to Dunham's trials and tribulations. Dunham's take on sex, relationships, and struggles with mental health is raw, relatable, and honest. Her essays are easily digestible yet whip-smart, and her unique perspective will have you laughing, crying, and nodding your head in agreement in equal measure.

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Dan Ephron

Killing a King : The Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin and the Remaking of Israel

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One of the New York Times’s 100 Notable Books of the Year.The assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin remains the single most consequential event in Israel’s recent history, and one that fundamentally altered the trajectory for both Israel and the Palestinians. Killing a King relates the parallel stories of Rabin and his stalker, Yigal Amir, over the two years leading up to the assassination, as one of them planned political deals he hoped would lead to peace, and the other plotted murder.Dan Ephron, who reported from the Middle East for much of the past two decades, covered both the rally where Rabin was killed and the subsequent murder trial. He describes how Rabin, a former general who led the army in the Six-Day War of 1967, embraced his nemesis, Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat, and set about trying to resolve the twentieth century’s most vexing conflict. He recounts in agonizing detail how extremists on both sides undermined the peace process with ghastly violence. And he reconstructs the relentless scheming of Amir, a twenty-five-year-old law student and Jewish extremist who believed that Rabin’s peace effort amounted to a betrayal of Israel and the Jewish people. As Amir stalked Rabin over many months, the agency charged with safeguarding the Israeli leader missed key clues, overlooked intelligence reports, and then failed to protect him at the critical moment, exactly twenty years ago. It was the biggest security blunder in the agency’s history.Through the prism of the assassination, much about Israel today comes into focus, from the paralysis in peacemaking to the fraught relationship between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama. Based on Israeli police reports, interviews, confessions, and the cooperation of both Rabin’s and Amir’s families, Killing a King is a tightly coiled narrative that reaches an inevitable, shattering conclusion. One can’t help but wonder what Israel would look like today had Rabin lived.

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Katie Piper

Beautiful : A beautiful girl. An evil man. One inspiring true story of courage

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A harrowing but ultimately inspiring memoir of how one girl's beautiful face and spirit was destroyed after a vicious acid attack I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered . . . then I realised it was me. When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model. But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare. After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend, Katie was subjected to a vicious acid attack. Within seconds, this bright and bubbly girl could feel her looks and the life she loved melting away. This is the moving true story of how one young woman had her mind, body, and spirit cruelly snatched from her and how she inspired millions with her fight to get them back.

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Dave Pelzer

A Child Called It

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A Child Called It is a heartbreaking yet inspiring memoir that tells the story of a young boy's struggles with unimaginable abuse and his unwavering will to survive. The author's ability to convey the trauma and terror in a simple yet stark manner is awe inspiring. It is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you feeling both heartbroken and hopeful. Highly recommended for readers interested in survival stories and memoirs.

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Frank Warren

PostSecret : Extraordinary Confessions From Ordinary Lives

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This book is a must-read for people who enjoy real-life confessions. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down. You will be intrigued by the various confessions, both humorous and emotional in nature, and the way they reveal much about people's lives. The book is superbly illustrated, adding to the reader's experience.

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Pete Souza

Shade : A Tale of Two Presidents

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Shade is a must-read for those who are interested in American politics and want to see the stark contrast between the administrations of Obama and Trump. Souza uses his unique perspective as the Official White House Photographer during both administrations to provide a masterful commentary on American values, leadership and the state of the presidency. This book is a prime example of potent visual storytelling.

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Sophie Morgan

The Diary of a Submissive : A True Story

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Sophie Morgan is an independent woman in her thirties with a successful journalism career. Intelligent, witty and sarcastic, she could be the girl next door. Except that Sophie is a submissive; in the bedroom she likes to relinquish her power and personal freedom to a dominant man for their mutual pleasure.In the wake of Fifty Shades of Grey, here is a memoir that offers the real story of what it means to be a submissive. From the endorphin rush of her first spanking right through to punishments the likes of which she couldn't begin to imagine, she explains in frank and explicit fashion the road she travels. But it isn't until she meets James that her boundaries are really pushed. As her relationship with him travels into darker and darker places the question becomes: where will it end? Can she reconcile her sexuality with the rest of her life and is it possible for the perfect man to also be perfectly cruel?Racy, controversial, but always warm, fun and astoundingly honest this is a fascinating and thought provoking look at a seemingly paradoxical side to human nature and sexuality that no man or woman will be able to put down.

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Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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"The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton is the perfect read for those curious about the philosophical aspects of travel. This book uses the insights of various artists and writers to delve into why travel can be such a transformative experience. The author provides a refreshing take on the subject matter, exploring how travel can teach us about ourselves and the world around us. If you're looking for a unique and enlightening read on the joys and challenges of travel, this is the book for you."

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Irvin D. Yalom

Love's Executioner - & Other Tales Of Psychotherapy

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Recommendation: Love's Executioner is an essential read for those invested in the human mind's inner workings and psychotherapy. The book presents ten engrossing tales exploring the complexities of one-on-one therapy sessions, exploring lost connections, unfulfilling relationships, and a myriad of other psychological problems that people encounter. Yalom's ability to weave compelling narratives while staying true to the essence of psychotherapy sets this book apart and is why readers will find it unforgettable.

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Jack Welch

Winning : The Ultimate Business How-to Book

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Recommendation: - If you are an ambitious individual looking to succeed in the competitive business world, "Winning" is a must-read. Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, shares his invaluable insights on how to navigate the challenges of business. This book is packed with practical advice and strategies for success, making it an essential guide for anyone looking to thrive in their career.

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Pete Blaber

The Mission, the Men, and Me : Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander

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The Mission, The Men and Me could be a great read for anyone interested in learning from the experiences of a Delta Force Commander. The book covers the complexities of warfare and how those lessons can be applied to other areas of life such as business and personal relationships. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the firsthand account and insights into never-before-revealed missions executed around the globe. Readers would find this book inspiring and gain valuable insights into life lessons learned from warfare.

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Rich Roll

Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition : Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself

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Finding Ultra would be a great read for individuals who are interested in athletic transformations and those who are going through a midlife crisis. The book provides insight into Rich Roll's journey from an out of shape individual to an ultraman endurance athlete through a plant-based lifestyle and daily training. Reviewed as inspiring and a motivational read urging people to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.

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Bradley Hope, Tom Wright

Billion Dollar Whale : the bestselling investigation into the financial fraud of the century

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"Billion Dollar Whale" is a thrilling true crime book that exposes the web of deception and fraud behind the biggest financial heist of the century. The author takes you on a journey through the complex world of high finance and shows how it can be manipulated for personal gain. The book is a must-read for fans of financial thrillers and true crime.

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Atul Gawande

Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End

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Recommendation: - Being Mortal is a thought-provoking book that delves into the often overlooked topic of end-of-life care. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, challenges the medical profession's focus on treatment and presents a compelling argument for prioritizing patients' quality of life. Through captivating storytelling and insightful research, Gawande offers alternative models of care that prioritize dignity and fulfillment in one's final days. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of the human experience and the importance of compassionate end-of-life care.

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Tyler Oakley

Binge

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Binge could be a good read for someone who is a fan of Tyler Oakley's YouTube channel and loves humorous stories about mishaps and shenanigans. The book is filled with personal anecdotes that Tyler has never shared before, and his trademark humor shines through every page. Readers will be entertained by Tyler's charming personality and relate to the embarrassing moments he shares with them. Overall, Binge is a must-read for anyone looking for a good laugh and an insight into Tyler Oakley's life.

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John Carreyrou

Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

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Bad Blood is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of ambition, technology, and corporate fraud. Carreyrou's book is a meticulously researched account that lays bare the details of the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. As entertaining as it is informative, Bad Blood manages to be a thrilling page-turner while also serving as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of unchecked ambition in the tech industry.

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Ally Sheedy, Gabrielle Union, Roxane Gay

Not That Bad : Dispatches from Rape Culture

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"Not That Bad" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the harsh reality of sexual assault. The essays, written by diverse and talented authors, open up important conversations about the pervasiveness of rape culture and the ways in which women are constantly subjected to harassment, violence, and aggression. The book's honesty and courage in confronting these issues is truly empowering, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more and make a difference.

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Michael Gates Gill

How Starbucks Saved My Life : A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else

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This book could be a great read for anyone feeling lost or unfulfilled in their life. The author's journey from riches to rags to Starbucks may seem like a drastic change, but it is through his experiences that the reader learns about the value of hard work, humility, and the importance of respecting others. The most unique aspect of this book is the unlikely friendship that develops between the author and his young African American boss, which leads to both personal and professional growth. Overall, this book is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of finding purpose and meaning in unexpected places.

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Daniel Gottlieb

Learning from the Heart : Lessons on Living, Loving, and Listening

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In the nearly 30 years since the accident that made radio personality and columnist Dan Gottlieb a quadriplegic, he developed a finely-tuned quality of awareness that most people never he became an outsider among us—”like a foreign correspondent,” as he puts it. From that vantage point, he has acutely observed the way people act, think, feel, and live—in short, he studied and learned exactly what it means to be human. Here, Dan shares his insights, written with humor, honesty, a gift for storytelling, and breathtaking compassion.Learning from the Heart looks at what divides as well as unites us, including the problems of family life; difficulties confronting today’s parents; challenges faced by the disabled and the aging; and issues of injustice that affect the way we understand the world and our lives. Although Dan is now speaking directly to the reader, rather than to his own family, you’ll recognize the distinctive voice and format that caused an outpouring of e-mail from fans of Letters to Sam : short anecdotal chapters rich in wisdom, generously revealing and deeply personal, and resonating with universal truths.

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Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes : A Memoir of a Childhood

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Imbued on every page with Frank McCourt's astounding humor and compassion. This is a glorious book that bears all the marks of a classic."When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood." So begins the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir of Frank McCourt, born in Depression-era Brooklyn to recent Irish immigrants and raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. Frank's mother, Angela, has no money to feed the children since Frank's father, Malachy, rarely works, and when he does he drinks his wages. Yet Malachy—exasperating, irresponsible and beguiling—does nurture in Frank an appetite for the one thing he can provide: a story. Frank lives for his father's tales of Cuchulain, who saved Ireland, and of the Angel on the Seventh Step, who brings his mother babies. Perhaps it is story that accounts for Frank's survival. Wearing rags for diapers, begging a pig's head for Christmas dinner and gathering coal from the roadside to light a fire, Frank endures poverty, near-starvation and the casual cruelty of relatives and neighbors—yet lives to tell his tale with eloquence, exuberance and remarkable forgiveness. Angela's Ashes, imbued on every page with Frank McCourt's astounding humor and compassion, is a glorious book that bears all the marks of a classic.

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Christopher Wylie

Mindf*ck: Inside Cambridge Analytica’s Plot to Break the World

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If you're fascinated by the intersection of technology, psychology, and politics, "Mindf*ck: Inside Cambridge Analytica's Plot to Break the World" is a must-read. This gripping account by Christopher Wylie, a former insider, unveils the shocking tactics used by Cambridge Analytica to manipulate public opinion and influence elections. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as you uncover the dark secrets of the political landscape.

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Paramahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi

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Autobiography of a Yogi could be a good read for those interested in exploring the mystical side of yoga and spirituality. The book offers a unique insight into the life of a Hindu yogi, including his experiences with other notable figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Jagadis Chandra Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore. The book also explains the scientific clarity behind how yogis perform miracles and attain complete self-mastery. Overall, it provides an interesting perspective on the spiritual practices of the East and its intersection with Western thought.

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Biz Stone

Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of the Creative Mind

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"Things a Little Bird Told Me" is a must-read for anyone in need of inspiration and motivation to pursue their dreams. Biz Stone's personal stories and insights offer valuable lessons on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This book reminds readers that failure is a necessary step on the path to success and that asking questions is a free and effective way to learn. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or simply looking for a captivating memoir, "Things a Little Bird Told Me" is sure to leave a lasting impact.

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Amy Stanley

Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World

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This book would be a good read for anyone seeking a captivating story of an extraordinary woman who challenges societal norms in 19th-century Japan. Through the life of Tsuneno, readers are transported to a vibrant and bustling Edo, on the cusp of a transformative encounter with the West. With meticulous detail and exquisite sympathy, the author paints a vivid picture of a woman who dares to forge her own path, sacrificing her family and reputation in the process. "Stranger in the Shogun's City" offers a rare insight into Japanese culture and a compelling exploration of individuality and resilience.

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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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John Carlin, Rafael Nadal

Rafa: My Story

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This autobiography gives Nadal's millions of fans what they've been waiting for - a glimpse behind the racquet to learn what really makes Nadal - an intensely private person who until now has never talked about his personal and family life - tick.

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Ben Macintyre

Double Cross - The True Story Of The D-Day Spies

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This book is an engaging portrayal of the secret lives of the D-Day spies, with a focus on their major contribution towards the success of D-Day. The author's vivid account of the spy's secret strategies, betrayals and close encounters with danger make it a thrilling read.

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Samantha Parent Walravens, Heather Cabot

Geek Girl Rising - Inside The Sisterhood Shaking Up Tech

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This book would be a good read for anyone who wants to dive into the untold stories of women in the tech industry. With a focus on grassroots level innovators, Geek Girl Rising brings to light the courageous female entrepreneurs and technologists who are driving change and fighting for their place in the tech revolution. It's an inspiring and informative read that challenges the stereotypes and celebrates the resilience and determination of women in tech.

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

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"Shoe Dog" is an inspiring memoir that not only tells the history of Nike's humble beginnings but also explores the personal journey of its founder, Phil Knight. The book offers valuable insights on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the power of perseverance. With engaging storytelling and colorful characters, "Shoe Dog" is a must-read for anyone interested in how a simple idea can turn into a global phenomenon.

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Robert S. Boynton

The Invitation-Only Zone : The Extraordinary Story of North Korea's Abduction Project

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Throughout the late 1970s and early '80s, dozens of Japanese citizens were abducted from coastal Japanese towns by North Korean commandos. In what proved to be part of a global project, North Korea attempted to reeducate the abductees and train them to spy on the state's behalf. When the project faltered, the abductees were hidden in a series of guarded communities known as "Invitation-Only Zones"--the fiction being that these were exclusive enclaves, not prisons.In 2002, Kim Jong Il admitted to kidnapping thirteen Japanese citizens and returned five of them (the other eight, he said, had died). From the moment that Robert S. Boynton first saw a photograph of these men and women, he became obsessed with the window their story provided into the vexed politics of Northeast Asia. In The Invitation-Only Zone, he untangles the logic behind the kidnappings and shows why some Japanese citizens described them as "their 9/11." He tells the story of how dozens were abducted and reeducated; how they married and had children; and how they lived anonymously as North Korean citizens. He speaks with nationalists, diplomats, abductees, and even crab fishermen, unearthing the bizarre North Korean propaganda tactics and the peculiar cultural interests of both counties.A deeply reported, thoroughly researched treatise on the power struggle of one of the most important areas in the global economy, Boynton's keen investigation is riveting and revelatory.

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Susan Massotty, Otto H. Frank, Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl : The Definitive Edition

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The book is a poignant and heart-wrenching account of the life of Anne Frank during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, human resilience, and survival stories. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is its ability to portray the daily struggles and emotions of a teenager, making it relatable and accessible to young adults. Readers are bound to be moved by Anne's frank and honest account of her experiences, which highlights the importance of hope, love, and faith in the darkest of times.

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Mitch Albom

Finding Chika : A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family

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"Finding Chika" is a heartwarming story of a little girl who captures the hearts of her adoptive family. Mitch Albom chronicles the journey of Chika's diagnosis with a terminal illness and the remarkable bond that forms between them. Readers seeking a moving and uplifting tale of love, resilience, and the family we find along the way will thoroughly enjoy this book.

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Aminatou Sow, Ann Friedman

Big Friendship : How We Keep Each Other Close

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Big Friendship could be a good read for someone looking to explore and understand the complexities of maintaining friendships as an adult. The book provides an honest and heartfelt perspective of two friends navigating through life and their friendship. It emphasizes the importance of investing and fighting for our relationships while acknowledging the challenges that come with it. It could be an inspiring and entertaining read for anyone looking to value and appreciate the power of friendships.

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Barbara K. Lipska

The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind : A Memoir of Madness and Recovery

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'Oliver Sacks-meets-When Breath Becomes Air ... Barbara Lipska's remarkable story illuminates the many mysteries of our fragile yet resilient brains.' LISA GENOVA, bestselling author of Still Alice and Every Note PlayedAll we think, feel and dream, how we move, if we move, everything that makes us who we are, comes from the brain. We are the brain. So what happens when the brain fails? What happens when we lose our mind?In January 2015 renowned neuroscientist Barbara Lipska's melanoma spread to her brain. It was, in effect, a death sentence. She had surgery, radiation treatments and entered an immunotherapy clinical trial. And then her brain started to play tricks on her. The expert on mental illness - who had spent a career trying to work out how the brain operates and what happens when it fails - experienced what it is like to go mad.She began to exhibit paranoia and schizophrenia-like symptoms. She became disinhibited, completely unaware of her inappropriate behaviour. She got lost driving home from work, a journey she did every day. She couldn't remember things that had just happened to her. Small details like what she was having for breakfast became an obsession, but she ignored the fact that she was about to die. And she remembers every moment with absolute clarity.Weaving the science of the mind and the biology of the brain into her deeply personal story, this is the dramatic account of Dr Lipska's own brilliant brain gone awry.

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Rebecca Skloot

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells, taken without her knowledge, became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons, as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb’s effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions.Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave.Now Rebecca Skloot takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the “colored” ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with freezers full of HeLa cells; from Henrietta’s small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia — a land of wooden slave quarters, faith healings, and voodoo, to East Baltimore today, where her children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells.Henrietta’s family did not learn of her “immortality” until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists investigating HeLa began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. And though the cells had launched a multimillion-dollar industry that sells human biological materials, her family never saw any of the profits. As Rebecca Skloot so brilliantly shows, the story of the Lacks family, past and present, is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of.Over the decade it took to uncover this story, Rebecca became enmeshed in the lives of the Lacks family—especially Henrietta’s daughter Deborah, who was devastated to learn about her mother’s cells. She was consumed with questions: Had scientists cloned her mother? Did it hurt her when researchers infected her cells with viruses and shot them into space? What happened to her sister, Elsie, who died in a mental institution at the age of fifteen? And if her mother was so important to medicine, why couldn’t her children afford health insurance?Intimate in feeling, astonishing in scope, and impossible to put down, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks captures the beauty and drama of scientific discovery, as well as its human consequences.

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“ The Undertaker’s Daughter is a wonderfully quirky, gem of a book beautifully written by Kate Mayfield.…Her compelling, complicated family and cast of characters stay with you long after you close the book” (Monica Holloway, author of Cowboy & Wills and Driving With Dead People ).How does one live in a house of the dead? Kate Mayfield explores what it meant to be the daughter of a small-town undertaker in this fascinating memoir evocative of Six Feet Under and The Help , with a hint of Mary Roach’s Stiff .After Kate Mayfield was born, she was taken directly to a funeral home. Her father was an undertaker, and for thirteen years the family resided in a place nearly synonymous with death, where the living and the dead entered their house like a vapor. In a memoir that reads like a Harper Lee novel, Mayfield draws the reader into a world of haunting Southern mystique.In the turbulent 1960s, Kate’s father set up shop in sleepy Jubilee, Kentucky, a segregated, god-fearing community where no one kept secrets—except the ones they were buried with. By opening a funeral home, Frank Mayfield also opened the door to family feuds, fetishes, murder, suicide, and all manner of accidents. Kate saw it all—she also witnessed the quiet ruin of her father, who hid alcoholism and infidelity behind a cool and charismatic façade. As Kate grows from trusting child to rebellious teen, the enforced sobriety of the funeral home begins to chafe, and she longs for the day she can escape the confines of Jubilee and her place as the undertaker’s daughter.“Mayfield fashions a poignant send-off to Jubilee in this thoughtfully rendered work” ( Publishers Weekly ).

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Brick by Brick takes you inside the LEGO you've never seen. By following the teams that are inventing some of the world's best-loved toys, it spotlights the company's disciplined approach to harnessing creativity and recounts one of the most remarkable business transformations in recent memory.Brick by Brick reveals how LEGO failed to keep pace with the revolutionary changes in kids' lives and began sliding into irrelevance. When the company's leaders implemented some of the business world's most widely espoused prescriptions for boosting innovation, they ironically pushed the iconic toymaker to the brink of bankruptcy. The company's near-collapse shows that what works in theory can fail spectacularly in the brutally competitive global economy.It took a new LEGO management team – faced with the growing rage for electronic toys, few barriers to entry, and ultra-demanding consumers (ten-year old boys) – to reinvent the innovation rule book and transform LEGO into one of the world's most profitable, fastest-growing companies. Along the way, Brick by Brick reveals how LEGO:- Became truly customer-driven by co-creating with kids as well as its passionate adult fans- Looked beyond products and learned to leverage a full-spectrum approach to innovation- Opened its innovation process by using both the "wisdom of crowds" and the expertise of elite cliques- Discovered uncontested, "blue ocean" markets, even as it thrived in brutally competitive red oceans- Gave its world-class design teams enough space to create and direction to deliverbuilt a culture where profitable innovation flourishesSometimes radical yet always applicable, Brick by Brick abounds with real-world lessons for unleashing breakthrough innovation in your organization, just like LEGO. Whether you're a senior executive looking to make your company grow, an entrepreneur building a startup from scratch, or a fan who wants to instill some of that LEGO magic in your career, you'll learn how to build your own innovation advantage, brick by brick.

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