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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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It Was on Fire When I Lay down - Thryft
Robert Fulghum

It Was on Fire When I Lay down

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Recommendation: "It Was on Fire When I Lay Down" is a delightful collection of witty and insightful essays that offer a humorous take on everyday life. The author's unique perspectives will leave you with a smile on your face and a newfound appreciation for the ordinary moments we often take for granted. Whether you need a pick-me-up after a long day or simply enjoy a good laugh, this book is a must-read.

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Ronald Reagan - How An Ordinary Man Became An Extraordinary Leader - Thryft
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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Speeches That Changed the World - Thryft
Simon Sebag Montefiore

Speeches That Changed the World

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Over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations. Complete with biographies of each speaker, the history of why each speech was significant and what happened as a result, this is a fascinating history of the world told through the speeches that shaped it.

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Jorge Luis Borges - Thryft
Amy Sickels, Harold Bloom

Jorge Luis Borges

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

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Uncle Tungsten : Memories of a Chemical Boyhood - Thryft
Oliver Sacks

Uncle Tungsten : Memories of a Chemical Boyhood

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Uncle Tungsten is recommended for readers who are interested in science, chemistry, and want a glimpse into the early life of neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks. The book provides a unique and distinctive insight into the world of a young budding scientist and is full of charming anecdotes and fascinating experiments. Readers have praised the memoir for its passionate storytelling and detailed descriptions of chemical reactions, as well as its nostalgic and emotional tone.

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Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid White Man - Thryft
Jason Clarke, David T. Hardy

Michael Moore is a Big Fat Stupid White Man

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Watching Michael Moore in action—passing off manipulating facts in Bowling for Columbine , spinning statistics in Stupid White Men and Dude, Where's My Country? , shamelessly grandstanding at the Academy Awards, and epitomizing the hypocrisy he's made a king's fortune railing against—has spurred authors David T. Hardy and Jason Clarke to take action into their own hands. In Michael Moore Is a Big Fat Stupid White Man , Hardy and Clarke dish it back hard to the fervent prophet of the far left, turning a careful eye on Moore's use of camera tricks and publicity ploys to present his own version of the truth. Postwar documentarians gave us the documentary, Rob Reiner gave us the mockumentary, and Moore initiated a third genre, the crockumentary. How, they ask, does Moore pull off a proletarian, "man-of-the-people" image so at odds with his lifestyle as a fabulously wealthy Manhattanite? And how large of an impact do his incendiary, ill-founded polemics have on the growing community that follows him with near-religious devotion? Loaded with well-researched, solidly reasoned arguments, and laced with irreverent wit, Michael Moore Is a Big Fat Stupid White Man fires back at one of the left's biggest targets—politically and literally.

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You Only Have to Be Right Once : The Unprecedented Rise of the Instant Tech Billionaires - Thryft
Randall Lane

You Only Have to Be Right Once : The Unprecedented Rise of the Instant Tech Billionaires

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The ultimate insider look at the newest titans of tech—and what you can learn from their successIn 2007, twenty-one-year old David Karp launched Tumblr, a simple micro-blogging platform, on a whim. By 2012, it had become one of the top ten online destinations, drawing 170 million visitors. By 2013, Yahoo had acquired Tumblr for over $1 billion. Just like that, a kid who hadn’t even earned his high school diploma was worth over a quarter billion dollars. And he’s not the only one . . .Silicon Valley’s newest billionaires represent a unique and unconventional breed of young, bold, and taking the world by storm with their extreme speed, insatiable hunger, and progressive leadership. These whiz kids (and, to be fair, a few adults) have the hottest companies in the world. They are all turning just one brilliant insight or hook into money at a rate never before seen in human history—creating companies that, even with no revenue, garner insane valuations.With unique insider access to the world’s most influential and wealthy entrepreneurs, Forbes has dug in to find what these super-entrepreneurs say about their own success. This book, introduced, edited, and updated by Forbes editor Randall Lane, is the first comprehensive look at who these instant tech billionaires are and how they achieved their quick wins. With sixteen illuminating pieces, including two never-before published features, we get behind-the-scenes examinations of the founders of Spotify, Airbnb, Tumblr, Twitter, and more, You Only Have to Be Right Once is the definitive collection of everything we can learn from these incredible game changers and what their next moves spell for the future of business.

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The David Marshall Trials - Thryft
Alex Josey

The David Marshall Trials

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Story of criminal defense lawyer who defended many persons charged with murder and other serious crimes in courts of Singapore and those states which now form the kingdom of Malaysia.

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Multiple Blessings : Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets - Thryft
Beth Carson, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin

Multiple Blessings : Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets

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

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Wolf Blass - Thryft
Liz Johnston

Wolf Blass

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Liz Johnston has written a lively biography dealing with Wolf's personal story, his winemaking education, his immigration to Australia and his steady rise to the top. It's an authorised biography but it pulls no punches. The book is liberally illustrated with photos, Wolf with wine, Wolf getting another award, Wolf with celebrities, Wolf with his family, Wolf with his racehorses. Wolf was never camera shy and Liz has been able to illustrate the book well.

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The American Journey of Barack Obama - Thryft
LIFE

The American Journey of Barack Obama

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For decades Americans have turned to LIFE to see, understand, and remember the most important events and people of our time. Just as LIFE once opened up the glittering Kennedy White House, LIFE now focuses its lens on Barack Obama.The American Journey of Barack Obama covers the candidate from his childhood and adolescence to his time as editor of The Harvard Law Review and his Chicago activist years, culminating with the excitement and fervor of the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention. The unfolding drama of Obama's life and political career is cinematic in scope, and never has it been presented so compellingly.In addition to a powerful array of photographs that were taken by many of the country's greatest photographers (and some that were snapped, in the quiet moments, by Obama family members themselves), this book also includes a Foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, an incisive narrative biography and original essays by some of our finest writers, including Gay Talese, Charles Johnson, Melissa Fay Greene, Andrei Codrescu, Fay Weldon, Richard Norton Smith, Bob Greene and several others. Many readers will find a new understanding of Obama. All readers will feel that they are bearing witness to a singular, undeniably American story.

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Victor Hugo - Thryft
Graham Robb

Victor Hugo

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This book is a must-read for those who are fascinated by the rich tapestry of nineteenth-century French literature. Through the captivating storytelling and poetic prose, Victor Hugo presents a multidimensional exploration of human emotions, societal struggles, and the pursuit of justice. Prepare to be immersed in a world of vivid characters and be moved by the profound messages that resonate even to this day.

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By the Seat of My Pants - Thryft
Lonely Planet, Don George

By the Seat of My Pants

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherHumorous tales of travel and misadventure.Lonely Planet knows that some of life's funniest experiences happen on the road. Whether they take the form of unexpected detours, unintended adventures, unidentifiable dinners or unforgettable encounters, they can give birth to our most found travel lessons, and our most memorable - and hilarious - travel stories.These 31 globegirdling tales that run the gamut from close-encounter safaris to loss-of-face follies, hair-raising rides to culture-leaping brides, eccentric expats to mind-boggling repasts, wrong roads taken to agreements mistaken. The collection brings together some of the world's most renowned travellers and storytellers with previously unpublished writers.Includes stories by Wickam Boyle, Tim Cahill, Joshua Clark, Sean Condon, Chistopher R.Cox, David Downie, Holly Erikson, Bill Fink, Don George, Karl Taro Greenfeld, Jeff Grenwald, Pico Iyer, Amanda Jones, Kathie Kertesz, Doug Lansky, Alexander Ludwick, Linda Watanabe McFerrin, Jan Morris, Brooke Neill, Rolf Potts, Laura Resau, Michelle Richmond, Alana Semuels, Deborah Steg, Judy Tierney, Edwin Tucker, Jeff Vize, Danny Wallace, Kelly Watton, Simon Wichester, Michelle WittonAbout Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel.TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013

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River of Time - Thryft
Jon Swain

River of Time

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"River of Time" is a captivating personal account of the five years Jon Swain spent living in the lands of the Mekong river. Readers who enjoy personal narratives about adventure and self-discovery in exotic locales will appreciate this book. Swain does an excellent job of portraying the region’s incredible natural beauty while also delving deeply into the violence and corruption that plagued the area. He writes with a poignant honesty that resonates long after the final page is turned.

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Betrayed : The Heartbreaking True Story of a Struggle to Escape a Cruel Life Defined by Family Honour - Thryft
Rosie Lewis

Betrayed : The Heartbreaking True Story of a Struggle to Escape a Cruel Life Defined by Family Honour

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In the much-anticipated follow-up to Sunday Times bestseller Trapped, foster carer Rosie Lewis tells the heartbreaking true story of 13-year-old Zadie. When the young teenage girl runs away from home and is discovered hiding on the city streets by the police, it is clear that all is not as it should be. Taught to believe that Westerners should not be trusted, when Zadie is initially delivered into the experienced hands of foster carer Rosie she is polite and well-behaved, but understandably suspicious of the family around her. Through Rosie’s support and understanding, gradually Zadie begins to settle into her new surroundings, but loyalty to her relatives, and fear of bringing shame on those around her, prevents her from confessing the horrifying truth about her troubled past. When the shocking truth finally emerges, Rosie and her family can hardly believe that Zadie had managed to keep the shocking secrets to herself for so long.

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What Would Audrey Do? : Timeless Lessons for Living with Grace and Style - Thryft
Pamela Clarke Keogh

What Would Audrey Do? : Timeless Lessons for Living with Grace and Style

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Audrey Style comes a charming guide to Audrey Hepburn?inspired living for the modern womanAudrey Hepburn epitomized grace and style, not only in her appearance but in her very essence. Whether in fashion, relationships, her work on the screen, or for UNICEF and her home life, there is no one more worthy of imitation.How did she do it? What Would Audrey Do? is the a complete Audrey primer, with rich anecdotes and insight from the people who knew her best, and Audrey-inspired lessons in loveliness, · Dating advice from the woman who enjoyed romances with John F. Kennedy, William Holden, and Albert Finney· What made her an icon, and how to apply her style choices to twenty-first-century clothes, makeup, and accessories· Raising children, trying to raise husbands, and making home life balanced in every way· How to travel, what to pack, and maintaining your cool on the road· Using renown (long before Angelina and Bono got all the press) to help others around the world· Insight into her rich interior life and the discipline, intelligence, and generosity that made her so compellingIn an era fraught with selfishness, flamboyance, and sensational headlines, Audrey as a role model is precisely what the world needs.

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My Rise And Fall - Thryft
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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The Making Of A Surgeon In The 21St Century - Thryft
Craig A. Miller

The Making Of A Surgeon In The 21St Century

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Recommended for medical students or those interested in surgery. The book provides a detailed account of personal experiences, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the five-year residency program.

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The Greatest Generation - Thryft
Tom Brokaw

The Greatest Generation

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The Greatest Generation is a heartfelt tribute to the resilient men and women who became heroes during WWII. This book showcases the personal stories of people who were transformed by their experiences, providing readers with a glimpse into the sacrifices, triumphs, and challenges of an incredible generation. It's an emotional and inspiring read that will make you appreciate the enduring spirit of these heroes and the society they rebuilt.

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The Question of God : C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life - Thryft
Armand M. Nicholi Jr.

The Question of God : C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life

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The Question of God is a great read for those who are interested in the debate between faith and reason and want to explore this topic through the lens of two great thinkers. Nicholi's analysis of Freud and Lewis's arguments is insightful and thought-provoking. This book is perfect for readers who want to delve deeper into the question of whether God exists and the meaning of life.

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Wanted Women : Faith, Lies, and the War on Terror: The Lives of Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Aafia Siddiqui - Thryft
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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Heaven's Harlots - My Fifteen Years As A Sacred Prostitute In The Children Of God Cult - Thryft
Miriam Williams

Heaven's Harlots - My Fifteen Years As A Sacred Prostitute In The Children Of God Cult

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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of cults and how they manipulate their members. Miriam Williams' personal story is both disturbing and eye-opening, as she recounts her experiences as a sacred prostitute in the Children of God cult. Her struggle to break free and start anew is inspirational.

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101 Hymn Stories : The Inspiring True Stories Behind 101 Favorite Hymns - Thryft
J. Stratton Shufelt, Kenneth W. Osbeck

101 Hymn Stories : The Inspiring True Stories Behind 101 Favorite Hymns

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This book would be a great read for anyone with an appreciation for hymns and their history. The author provides interesting and inspiring stories about the hymns, making it a great choice for devotional reading or as a source for sermon illustrations. It would also be useful for anyone interested in historical or biographical research on the topic. Overall, readers are likely to appreciate the unique insight into the beloved hymns they know and love.

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Scully Exposed : Unauthorized Biography of "X-files" Superstar Gillian Anderson - Thryft
Nadine Crenshaw

Scully Exposed : Unauthorized Biography of "X-files" Superstar Gillian Anderson

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Actress Gillian Anderson is the thinking man?s sex symbol, the earth goddess of the paranormal—and an Internet pinup girl. She?s also FBI agent Dana Scully of The X-Files TV fame. Readers will discover the real person behind the character—and the character behind the person—in Scully X-Posed , the new unauthorized tell-all from Prima Publishing.Covering everything from her early punk years to her new baby, Scully X-Posed is an indispensable guide to the life and times of Gillian Anderson and her character Dana Scully. The telling revelations • The scoop on Anderson?s marriage and her daughter, Piper• Scully?s twin passions for medicine and law enforcement• Gillian?s tattoo• Scullyisms (?No one does anything without a reason.? p. 164)• Anderson?s beliefs about UFOs and the paranormal• The truth about the X-rated photos of Anderson posted on the InternetThe quintessential private person, Anderson manages, despite her fame, to remain slightly detached and remote. Scully X-Posed offers a rare glimpse into the private life of this provocative woman and the fascinating television character she portrays.Also provided are episode summaries that detail special points such as interesting things to look for, plot problems, and the best lines. Other features include details about costar David Duchovny and the murky origins, mysterious mythology, and latest facts and rumors about The X-Files TV show.About the AuthorNadine Crenshaw is a die-hard X-phile and writer with a string of science-fiction/fantasy, romance, and historical novels to her credit, including Celtic Tales (Prima Publishing).

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Barbarians at the Gate : The Fall of Rjr Nabisco - Thryft
John Helyar, Bryan Burrough

Barbarians at the Gate : The Fall of Rjr Nabisco

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Barbarians at the Gate is a captivating account of the fall of RJR Nabisco, the largest takeover in Wall Street history. Through meticulous investigative journalism, the authors showcase the frenzied world of deal makers, publicity flaks, boardrooms and bedrooms during the Reagan era. The book offers a cautionary tale of corporate greed and excess, and is a must read for those interested in understanding the inner workings of high-stake financial operations.

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Rock Bottom : Dark Moments in Music - Thryft
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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The Autobiography Of Andrew Carnegie And The Gospel Of Wealth - Thryft
Andrew Carnegie, Gordon Hutner

The Autobiography Of Andrew Carnegie And The Gospel Of Wealth

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The enlightening memoir of the industrialist as famous for his philanthropy as for his fortune.His good friend Mark Twain dubbed him “St. Andrew.” British Prime Minister William Gladstone called him an “example” for the wealthy. Such terms seldom apply to multimillionaires. But Andrew Carnegie was no run-of-the-mill steel magnate. At age 13 and full of dreams, he sailed from his native Dunfermline, Scotland, to America. The story of his success begins with a $1.20-a-week job at a bobbin factory. By the end of his life, he had amassed an unprecedented fortune—and given away more than 90 percent of it for the good of mankind. Here, for the first time in one volume, are two impressive works by Andrew Carnegie his autobiography and “The Gospel of Wealth,” a groundbreaking manifesto on the duty of the wealthy to give back to society all of their fortunes. And he practiced what he preached, erecting 1,600 libraries across the country, founding Carnegie Mellon University, building Carnegie Hall, and performing countless other acts of philanthropy because, as Carnegie wrote, “The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced.” With an Introduction by Gordon Hutner

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Falling Leaves : THE TRUE STORY OF AN UNWANTED CHINESE DAUGHTER - Thryft
Adeline Yen Mah

Falling Leaves : THE TRUE STORY OF AN UNWANTED CHINESE DAUGHTER

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Born in 1937 in a port city north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and cultural upheaval. But wealth and position could not shield Adeline from a childhood of appalling emotional abuse at the hands of her Eurasian stepmother. Determined to survive, Adeline struggled for independence as she moved from Hong Kong to England and eventually to the United States to become a physician and writer. A compelling, painful, and ultimately triumphant story of a girl's journey into adulthood, Adeline's story is a testament to the most basic of human needs: acceptance, love, and understanding.

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Going Solo - Thryft
Roald Dahl

Going Solo

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One of a series of literature titles for schools, this is Roald Dahl's second volume of autobiography. It offers an account of his youth in Africa during World War II, encounters with the Hun and with deadly snakes, and his escape from a plane crash whilst in the RAF.

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My Secret : A Postsecret Book - Thryft
Frank Warren

My Secret : A Postsecret Book

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The sensational PostSecret project returns with a never-before-seen collection of postacards created by teens and college students from around the world. Compiled by Frank Warren, postsecret.com founder and author of the national bestseller Postsecret, the handmade cards bear compelling and personal messages that have remained secret--until now. Raw and revealing, My Secret expresses the hopes, fears, and wildest confession of young people everywhere.

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Country Music : The People, the Places and Moments That Shaped the Country Sound - Thryft
Richard Carlin

Country Music : The People, the Places and Moments That Shaped the Country Sound

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Covering everything from Western to Rockabilly, Bluegrass to Country Rock, this profusely illustrated celebration of country music is an authoritative and lively history of America’s most popular form of music, its creators, interpreters, and institutions.A rich visual chronicle of the diverse American musical idioms collectively known as “country,” this entertaining and meticulously researched book explores more than 100 of the most significant people, places, and moments in its century-long history. Profiles include Stephen Foster, the Carter Family, Gene Autry, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Minnie Pearl, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, the Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson, the Dixie Chicks—and dozens more. Other subjects include the Grand Ole Opry, the Bristol Sessions, “Louisiana Hayride,” Rockabilly, Country Rock, and O Brother Where Art Thou , among many other things. Timelines lay out the entire history of the form at a glance, and the greatest country songs of all time are discussed in depth throughout.Every page of this extroardinary book features a wealth of images—many of them rare and never-before published in book form—from sheet music and memorabilia to portraits, album covers, and candids. It is truly a must-have for the millions of fans of country music in all its diversity.

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The Science Of Leonardo - Inside The Mind Of The Great Genius Of The Renaissance - Thryft
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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Yet Being Someone Other - Thryft
Laurens van der Post

Yet Being Someone Other

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

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Today I'm Alice : Nine Personalities, One Tortured Mind - Thryft
Alice Jamieson

Today I'm Alice : Nine Personalities, One Tortured Mind

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When Alice was a teenager, strange things started happening to her. Hours of her life simply disappeared. She'd hear voices shouting at her, telling her she was useless. And the nightmares that had haunted her since early childhood, scenes of men abusing her, became more detailed . . . more real. Staring at herself in the mirror she'd catch her face changing, as if someone else was looking out through her eyes.In "Today I'm Alice," she describes her extraordinary journey from a teenage girl battling anorexia and OCD, drowning the voices with alcohol, to a young woman slipping further and further into mental illness. It was only after years lost in institutions that she was correctly diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. When her alternative personalities were revealed in therapy she discovered how each one had their own memories of abuse and a full picture of her childhood finally emerged. As she learned to live with her many 'alters', she set out to confront the man who had caused her unbearable pain.Moving and ultimately inspiring, this is a gripping account of a rare condition, and the remarkable story of a courageous woman.

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When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge : A Memoir - Thryft
Chanrithy Him

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

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

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Heaven is So Real - Thryft
Choo Thomas, David Yonggi Cho

Heaven is So Real

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Heaven is So Real could be a good read for someone seeking a personal, spiritual experience with Christ. This book provides a recount of the author's personal journey to heaven and back. It leaves the reader with a sense of awe at the beauty of heaven and a renewed appreciation for the love of God. Users have reviewed the book as a life-changing experience, making it a great recommendation for those searching for a personal encounter with Christ.

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The Corpse Walker : Real-Life Stories, China from the Bottom Up - Thryft
Liao Yiwu, Wenguang Huang, Philip Gourevitch

The Corpse Walker : Real-Life Stories, China from the Bottom Up

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The Corpse Walker is a compilation of twenty-seven extraordinary oral histories that opens a window, unlike any other, onto the lives of ordinary, often outcast, Chinese men and women. Liao Yiwu (one of the best-known writers in China because he is also one of the most censored) chose his subjects from the bottom of Chinese people for whom the “new” China--the China of economic growth and globalization-—is no more beneficial than the old. By asking challenging questions with respect and empathy, he manages to get his subjects to talk openly about their lives.Here are a professional mourner, a trafficker in humans, a leper, an abbot, a retired government official, a former landowner, a mortician, a feng shui master, a former Red Guard, a political prisoner, a village teacher, a blind street musician, a Falun Gong practitioner, and many others–people who have been battered by life but who have managed to retain their dignity, their humor, and their essential, complex humanity.Liao crafted the interviews (conducted between 1990 and 2003) with sensitivity and patience, working both from notes and from his own memory of these remarkable conversations. The result is an idiosyncratic, powerful, and richly revealing portrait of a people, a time, and a place we might otherwise have never known.

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Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures in-Between - Thryft
Christopher O'Shaughnessy

Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures in-Between

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"Everyone's got a story to tell. If your story involves growing up among different cultures - either moving between them or having them move around you - then read this book. Growing up and transitioning cross-culturally can present unexpected challenges and bestow surprising skills. This is a book of adventures that helped me identify some of those challenges and realize some of those skills. Hopefully it can help you too - which is important because you've got more to contribute to the world than you realize." "Once, down a dark alleyway, a struggling TCK bumped into a mysterious Zen master, a grinning comedian, and an author of thrillers. That alleyway and those personas reside at O'Shaughnessy's center. Get ready to grab your seat to steady your heart and to avoid falling over with laughter." Douglas W. Ota Author, Safe Passage: What Mobility Does to People & What International Schools Should Do About It "I wish this book had been written when I was younger." Ruth E Van Reken Co-author, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds "O'Shaughnessy's does a marvelous job of covering the characteristics of the Third Culture Kid with riveting examples taken from his own life. Thanks for this valuable addition to the TCK literature and most importantly, the teen TCK." Lois J Bushong Author, Belonging Everywhere & Nowhere: Insights into Counseling the Globally Mobile "O'Shaughnessy skillfully approaches cross-cultural upbringings and transitions with insight, compassion and humorous tales of identity, connection, community, belonging and resilience." Linda A Janssen, Author, The Emotionally Resilient Expat: Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures "Every TCK who is a junior or senior in high school should read this book before going off to college or living on their own." Delana H Stewart, Education Consultant

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The Gift Of Music - Great Composers And Their Influence - Thryft
Betty Carlson, Francis A. Schaeffer, Jane Stuart Smith

The Gift Of Music - Great Composers And Their Influence

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This book is the perfect read for music students and those interested in learning about the influence of faith on composers throughout history. With descriptions of 40 leading composers, readers will gain insight into the impact of faith on their music and the development of Western civilization. The indexed format makes it easy to navigate and find specific composers of interest.

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Savour - Thryft
Tam Wai Jia

Savour

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

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Heaven Is For Real For Kids - A Little Boy's Astounding Story Of His Trip To Heaven And Back - Thryft
Todd Burpo, Sonja Burpo

Heaven Is For Real For Kids - A Little Boy's Astounding Story Of His Trip To Heaven And Back

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This book is a heartwarming and inspiring read for children and parents alike. Colton's experience of heaven is both charming and intriguing, leaving the readers fascinated. The book provides an excellent guide for parents to talk to their children about heaven, making it easier to grapple with the concept of the afterlife with their little ones.

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Hundred: What You Learn in a Lifetime - Thryft
Valerio Vidali, Heike Faller

Hundred: What You Learn in a Lifetime

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5: You learn that boys and girls fall in love. Incredible!13: When will your parents learn? Not in front of your friends.36: A dream came true, but it feels different than you thought.45: Do you like yourself as you are?75: You learn to unlearn things. Can you still do a somersault?86: Everything can be different in every moment. How does our perception of the world change in the course of a lifetime? When Heike Faller's niece was born she began to wonder what we learn in life, and how we can talk about what we have learnt with those we love. And so she began to ask everyone she met, what did you learn in life? Out of the answers of children's writers and refugees, teenagers and artists, mothers and friends, came 99 that those who have had a difficult time appreciate the good moments more. That those who have had it easy find it harder getting old. That a lot of getting old is about accepting boundaries. And of course, as one 94 year old said to her, 'sometimes I feel like that little girl I once was, and I wonder if I have learned anything at all.' A bestseller in Germany, HUNDRED is a book given by children to grandparents and the other way around, for christenings and Mother's days, significant birthdays and times of celebration. With every age beautifully illustrated by Valerio Vidali, Hundred cannot simply be read because, like life itself, it must be experienced.

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Learning to Fly - Thryft
Victoria Beckham

Learning to Fly

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Since she was eight years old Victoria wanted to be a star. This autobiography covers her childhood, marriage and motherhood, the Spice Girls and her current career.

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Colours Of The Mountain - Thryft
Da Chen

Colours Of The Mountain

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A unique modern memoir of growing up in rural China, Colours of the Mountain is a powerful and moving story of supreme determination and extraordinary faith against the most impossible odds. Da Chen was born in 1962 in a town over 50 hours' train journey from Beijing. Persecuted because of his family's landlord status, Da was an easy target for the farmer-teachers and bullying peasant boys. Whilst his older brother and sisters were forced to work in the fields, Da tired of the chaotic schooling of the Cultural Revolution and found solace with a band of good-time thugs. Following the death of Mao, an academic meritocracy was reintroduced. Da determined to escape Ch'ing Mountain, where he ran around barefoot and there was no electricity and no future. Together with his brother Jin, who had been working the land since boyhood, he began to study day and night. His determination is staggering and inspiring. In 1978, at the age of sixteen, Da Chen took a bus and a train for the first time in his life and travelled to Beijing, to the best English language institute in China. A book about friendships, prejudice, familial love and academic striving, and of one man's escape from hunger, poverty and ignorance, Colours of the Mountain is an inspiring and eloquently recounted memoir.

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Our Homes, Our Stories - Voices Of Migrant Domestic Workers In Singapore - Thryft
Karien van Ditzhuijzen

Our Homes, Our Stories - Voices Of Migrant Domestic Workers In Singapore

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Our Homes, Our Stories is a compelling anthology of migrant women's experiences in Singapore. It provides a gut-wrenching account of their struggles in a foreign country - rogue agents, unforgiving bosses and broken trust. The book delves deep into the lives of women who sacrifice everything, including their families, to earn a living. Nevertheless, it also offers moments of hope and inspiration - supportive employers, loving families - and highlights how migrant workers are not just labourers but human beings. The book offers an important corrective to the perception of migrants as faceless and interchangeable and will surely leave readers more sensitive to the workers' plight.

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Jim Elliot - Thryft
Susan Martins Miller

Jim Elliot

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People need inspiration like never before--stories of legendary, faith-filled heroes who met amazing obstacles with courage and even joy...stories of godly men and women who changed the world. Barbour's Heroes of the Faith series--in a new format at a new lower price--will inspire readers with the bravery, commitment, perseverance, and wisdom of these great Christian leaders.

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Steven Spielberg : A Biography - Thryft
Joseph McBride

Steven Spielberg : A Biography

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Director, producer, and studio magnate, Steven Spielberg is the most successful filmmaker in movie history, responsible for such box-office blockbusters as Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the Indiana Jones trilogy, Jurassic Park, and Saving Private Ryan. From Spielberg's troubled youth to the personal epiphany of Schindler's List and the founding of DreamWorks, this impeccable biography reveals hidden dimensions of his personality and creative evolution while illuminating each film. This impeccable biography reveals hidden dimensions of the director's creative evolution while illuminating each film.

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The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived - How Characters of Fiction, Myth, Legends, Television, and Movies Have Shaped Our Society, Changed Our Behavior, and Set the Course of History
Dan Karlan, Jeremy Salter, Allan Lazar

The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived - How Characters of Fiction, Myth, Legends, Television, and Movies Have Shaped Our Society, Changed Our Behavior, and Set the Course of History

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Think characters don’t shape history? Think again. This book dives into how fictional legends, from the omnipresent Santa Claus to Buffy, have influenced societal norms and personal ideals. If you’re curious about the intersection of mythology, pop culture, and real-world impact, this unique read is up your alley. It's storytelling and sociology, wrapped up in one compelling narrative – perfect for trivia lovers and culture enthusiasts.

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Lim Kit Siang : Defying the Odds - Thryft
Ooi Kee Beng

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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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens : Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth - Thryft
Mark Victor Hansen, Kent Healy, Jack Canfield

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens : Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth

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Reach your full potential! These 101 personal stories from celebrity teens show you how to be your best.Read stories about Extraordinary Teens and find out how

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Biographies and memoirs offer unparalleled insights into the lives and minds of individuals who've shaped our world. Be it political icons, celebrities, or unsung heroes, Thryft brings you a rich assortment of stories that reveal extraordinary experiences and life lessons. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the personal tales that have influenced history and culture.