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Stephen Manes, Paul Andrews

Gates

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The Washington Post called this book "impressive" and "meticulously researched," with "much of the drama and suspense of a novel." The New York Times and USA Today found it "definitive." The Seattle Times said Gates "should be required reading for any new hire in the personal computer industry." Since its publication, Gates has been cited and used as a source by dozens of books and articles.Bill Gates is an American icon, the ultimate revenge of the nerd. The youngest self-made billionaire in history was for many years the most powerful person in the computer industry. His tantrums, his odd rocking tic, and his lavish philanthropy have become the stuff of legend. Gates is the one book that truly illuminates the early years of the man and his company.In high school he organized computer enterprises for profit. At Harvard he co-wrote Microsoft BASIC, the first commercial personal computer software, then dropped out and made it a global standard. At 25, he offered IBM a program he did not yet own--a program called DOS that would become the essential operating system for more than 100 million personal computers and the foundation of the Gates empire. As Microsoft's dominance extended around the globe, Bill Gates became idolized, hated, and feared.In this riveting independent biography, veteran computer journalists Stephen Manes and Paul Andrews draw on a dozen sessions with Gates himself and nearly a thousand hours of interviews with his friends, family, employees, and competitors to debunk the myths and paint the definitive picture of the real Bill Gates, "bugs" and all.Here is the shy but fearless competitor with the guts and brass to try anything once--on a computer, at a negotiation, or on water skis. Here is the cocky 23-year-old who calmly spurned an enormous buyout offer from Ross Perot. Here is the supersalesman who motivated his Smart Guys, fought bitter battles with giant IBM, and locked horns with Apple's Steve Jobs--and usually won.Here, too, is the workaholic pessimist who presided over Microsoft's meteoric rise while most other personal computer pioneers fell by the wayside. Gates extended his vision of software to art, entertainment, education, and even biotechnology, and made good on much of his promise to put his software "on every desk and in every home."Gates is a bracing, comprehensive portrait of the microcomputer industry, one of its leading companies, and the man who helped create a world where software is everything.

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Terry Durack

Yum

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Yum could be a great read for foodies seeking a culinary adventure. The book takes the reader on a flavorful journey through the author's love affair with food. The unique feature of the book is its combination of storytelling and recipes, which allows readers to immerse themselves in the author's food experiences and recreate some of his favorite dishes.

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Dan Kennedy

Rock On - How I Tried To Stop Caring About Music And Learn To Love Corporate Rock

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Rock On offers a humorous take on the music industry through Dan Kennedy's experiences working for a major label. With cameos from various music icons, readers are taken on a journey that unveils the less glamorous side of the music business. Recommended for those interested in a lighthearted but insightful look into the workings of the corporate music world.

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Augusta Stevenson

Wilbur And Orville Wright - Young Fliers

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Recommended for history fans. Enjoyable storytelling.

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T. Sullivan Brown, Victor Sperandeo

Trader Vic - Methods of a Wall Street Master (Paper)

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Trader Vic -- Methods of a Wall Street Master Investment strategies from the man Barron's calls "The Ultimate Wall Street Pro" "Victor Sperandeo is gifted with one of the finest minds I know. No wonder he's compiled such an amazing record of success as a money manager. Every investor can benefit from the wisdom he offers in his new book. Don't miss it!" --Paul Tudor Jones Tudor Investment Corporation "Here's a simple review in three 1. Buy this book! 2. Read this book! 3. See step 2. For those who can't take a hint, Victor Sperandeo with T. Sullivan Brown has written a gem, a book of value for everyone in the markets, whether egghead, novice or seasoned speculator." --John Sweeney Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities "Get Trader Vic-Methods of a Wall Street Master by Victor Sperandeo, read it over and over and you'll never have a losing year again." --Yale Hirsch Smart Money "I have followed Victor Sperandeo's advice for ten years, and the results have been outstanding. This book is a must for any serious investor." --James J. Hayes, Vice President, Investments Prudential Securities Inc. "This book covers all the important aspects of making money and integrates them into a unifying philosophy that includes economics, Federal Reserve policy, trading methods, risk, psychology, and more. It's a philosophy everyone should understand." --T. Boone Pickens, General Partner Mesa Limited Partnership "This book gave me a wealth of new insights into trading. Whether you're a short-term trader or a long-term investor, you will improve your performance by following Sperandeo's precepts." --Louis I. Margolis Managing Director, Salomon Brothers, Inc.

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Troy Chin

The Resident Tourist Part 6

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"The Resident Tourist Part 6 is a unique and personal exploration of the author's life on an island over four years. The autobiographical nature of the comic book will provide readers with a deeply personal experience and the themes of change and the possibility of rebooting one's life will resonate with anyone facing difficult transitions. The graphic novel format makes for an immersive and engaging read."

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Lee Wei Ling

A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story

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This book, "A Hakka Woman's Singapore Story," is a captivating memoir by Dr. Lee Wei Ling. Through her personal experiences, she provides a unique and intimate perspective on what it means to be Singaporean. The book delves into various topics that deeply affect Singaporeans, such as family, profession, and relationships, giving readers a relatable and insightful view of life in Singapore. The author's profound love for her country shines through as she shares her passions, reflecting both her own journey and the broader sentiments of the nation. With its thematic chapters and poignant epilogue, this book will leave readers feeling deeply connected to the author and her experiences, making it a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a personal understanding of Singaporean life and culture.

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Chris Salewicz

Bob Marley : The Untold Story

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This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to dive deep into the life and legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. Through never-before-heard interviews and a comprehensive narrative, Chris Salewicz captures the spirit of Marley, taking readers on a journey through his humble beginnings, his musical genius, and his impact on the world. This book is not just a biography, but a testament to the power of music, faith, and activism. Get ready to be inspired by the untold story of a true icon.

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Alison Plowden

The Young Elizabeth

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The first volume of Plowden's acclaimed Elizabethan quartet charts the first 25 years of Elizabeth's life Alison Plowden's captivating portrait of the young Elizabeth Tudor, bringing to life her many identities as ruler, woman, and politician, is a triumph of narrative history. Elizabeth I is perhaps England's most famous monarch. She was born in 1533, the product of the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Her mother was condemned as a witch and after her death, Elizabeth was disinherited and finally imprisoned by her jealous half-sister, Mary. Her childhood was one of fear and danger, as she was aware from the outset that the eyes of the world were upon her and that to survive she would have to rely on her own judgment and strength of character. Many tried to use her for their own ends, however she rose out of the shadows and on the death of her sister, she became Gloriana—England's most iconic queen.

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (3 Books in 1)

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This book, which includes "A Study in Scarlet," "The Sign of Four," and "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes," is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and detective fiction. Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style is concise yet descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Readers will appreciate the well-plotted and intriguing mysteries, as well as the chemistry between the characters of Holmes and Watson.

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Jeremy Paxman

The English

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This book is an excellent read for someone interested in understanding the complexities of English identity. Paxman provides a thorough exploration of the subject matter, covering everything from history to current events with wit and insight. His interviews with various people add depth to the book and make it an engaging read for those who want to learn more about English culture and society.

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Ian Baker, Dalai Lama XIV

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

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

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Elena; Cavallo Favilli

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to challenge traditional gender roles and be inspired by the stories of strong and courageous women. With beautiful illustrations and captivating storytelling, it reimagines the classic fairy tale narratives to empower young girls and boys. From scientists to activists, the book introduces 100 remarkable women who have made a significant impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired and encouraged to follow your dreams, no matter your gender.

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Vernetta Lopez

Vernetta Lopez: Memoirs Of A DJ

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David Bodanis

E=mc2 : A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation

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E=mc². Just about everyone has at least heard of Albert Einstein's formulation of 1905, which came into the world as something of an afterthought. But far fewer can explain his insightful linkage of energy to mass. David Bodanis offers an easily grasped gloss on the equation. Mass, he writes, "is simply the ultimate type of condensed or concentrated energy," whereas energy "is what billows out as an alternate form of mass under the right circumstances." Just what those circumstances are occupies much of Bodanis's book, which pays homage to Einstein and, just as important, to predecessors such as Maxwell, Faraday, and Lavoisier, who are not as well known as Einstein today. Balancing writerly energy and scholarly weight, Bodanis offers a primer in modern physics and cosmology, explaining that the universe today is an expression of mass that will, in some vastly distant future, one day slide back to the energy side of the equation, replacing the "dominion of matter" with "a great stillness"--a vision that is at once lovely and profoundly frightening. Without sliding into easy psychobiography, Bodanis explores other circumstances as well; namely, Einstein's background and character, which combined with a sterling intelligence to afford him an idiosyncratic view of the way things work--a view that would change the world. --Gregory McNamee

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Fred Inglis

Clifford Geertz - Culture Custom And Ethics

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Recommendation: - Geertz's groundbreaking theory of symbolic action challenges traditional scientific inquiry in the human sciences, making it an essential read for those interested in new perspectives on culture and society. - This comprehensive overview of Geertz's work provides a lively introduction to his influential essays, such as the celebrated and controversial analysis of the Balinese cock fight, which sparks engaging debates. - With a focus on cultural studies, this book offers a refreshing approach to understanding the intricate relationship between culture and politics, challenging conventional concepts and offering a more nuanced perspective. Highly recommended for students and scholars in anthropology and cultural studies.

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Eugene Tay

Supernatural Confessions - You Are Not Alone

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If you're intrigued by the unexplained or enjoy spine-tingling real-life tales, "Supernatural Confessions" serves a potent blend of eerie stories. Eugene Tay opens a Pandora's box of personal encounters with the supernatural that provide a chilling solidarity in the face of the unknown. It's a compelling read for those who dare to peer into the shadows.

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Frank Millar

David Trimble : The Price of Peace

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the peace process in Northern Ireland and the role of David Trimble in it. The book offers a revealing insight into the mind of a Nobel Peace Prize winner and his political journey towards achieving peace in a divided society. Trimble's willingness to gamble everything for peace highlights his courage and conviction in the face of adversity. The author's challenging questions and Trimble's candid responses make for a riveting read.

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Adelaide Donnelley, Dalai Lama XIV, Ani Pachen

Sorrow Mountain : The Journey of a Tibetan Warrior Nun

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The tragedy that has befallen Tibet and its people over the past 50 years is easy to quantify, with the loss of several million lives and the wholesale destruction of the culture and natural resources in the name of "liberation". Yet the devastating reality of these events is better understood through the harrowing stories told by various refugees such as Ani Pachen. The story of her life is vividly recounted by Adelaide Donnelley in Sorrow Mountain, tracing the invasion and devastation of Tibet by the Chinese from the 50s down to the present-day as experienced by one very brave woman.Ani Pachen vividly describes the peaceful traditional Tibetan way of life she knew during her youth even though the dark clouds of impending disaster were gathering in the east. She brings to life the valiant yet futile attempts by poorly equipped Tibetan fighters to drive back the Communist army, a fight in which she also took part until her capture and subsequent imprisonment.She endured over 21 years of extreme brutality in prison, sustained only by her passionate faith in Buddhism and trust in the Dalai Lama. With a nobility of spirit that puts her jailers to shame, she was still able to pray, "let my pain take the place of others' suffering" while being tortured repeatedly. When she was finally released, with her spirit unbroken, she remained for a while in Lhasa, taking part in the freedom demonstrations of the 80s at great personal risk, before finally escaping to India where she recounted this story of her life. --Stephen Hodge

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Bill Bryson

The Lost Continent

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'I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to'. And, as soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left. Des Moines couldn't hold him, but it did lure him back. After ten years in England, he returned to the land of his youth, and drove almost 14,000 miles in search of a mythical small town called Amalgam, the kind of trim and sunny place where the films of his youth were set. Instead, his search led him to Anywhere, USA; a lookalike strip of gas stations, motels and hamburger outlets populated by lookalike people with a penchant for synthetic fibres. Travelling around thirty-eight of the lower states - united only in their mind-numbingly dreary uniformity - he discovered a continent that was doubly lost; lost to itself because blighted by greed, pollution, mobile homes and television; lost to him because he had become a stranger in his own land. The Lost Continent is a classic of travel literature - hilariously, stomach-achingly funny, yet tinged with heartache - and the book that first staked Bill Bryson's claim as the most beloved writer of his generation.

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Julie Nicholson

A Song for Jenny : A Mother's Story of Love and Loss

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"A Song for Jenny" is a highly emotional and powerful memoir that tells the heartbreaking story of a mother's loss and her struggle with grief and anger. The book is a must-read for those who have suffered from personal tragedy and are looking for inspiration on how to find peace and forgiveness. Julie Nicholson's candid and authentic storytelling style makes this book a touching tribute to her daughter and an inspiring guide for others who are struggling to come to terms with similar tragedies in their own lives."

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LeUyen Pham, Michelle Markel

Hillary Rodham Clinton: Some Girls Are Born to Lead

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This book would be an excellent read for anyone looking for inspiration and motivation. It highlights Hillary Clinton's immense achievement as a woman in a male-dominated world and showcases her bravery, brilliance, and determination, leaving an indelible mark on history. The book also contains a timeline, artist's note, and bibliography and is suitable for children aged 4 to 6.

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Jeremy Clarkson

I Know You Got Soul

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In I Know You Got Soul , Jeremy Clarkson writes about the machines that he believes have 'soul'. It will come as no surprise to anyone that Jeremy Clarkson loves machines. But it's not just any old bucket of blots, cogs and bearings that rings his bell. In fact, he's scoured the length and breadth of the land, plunged into the oceans and taken to the skies in search of machines with that elusive certain something. And along the way he's *The safest place to be in the event of nuclear war*Who would win if Superman, James Bond and The Terminator had a fight*The stupidest person he's ever met*What an old Cornish institution called Arthur has to do with 0898chat lines*And how Jean Claude Van Damme might get eaten by a lion . . . In I Know You Got Soul , Jeremy Clarkson tells stories of the geniuses, innovators and crackpots who put the ghost in the machine. From Brunel's SS Great Britain to the awesome Blackbird spy-plane and from the woeful - but inspiring - Graf Zeppelin to Han Solo's Millennium Falcon, they can't help but love them in return. Praise for Jeremy 'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph'Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out'Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube' Evening Standard

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Thant Myint-U

The River of Lost Footsteps : Histories of Burma

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For nearly two decades Western governments and a growing activist community have been frustrated in their attempts to bring about a freer and more democratic Burma--through sanctions and tourist boycotts--only to see an apparent slide toward even harsher dictatorship. But what do we really know about Burma and its history? And what can Burma's past tell us about the present and even its future?In "The River of Lost Footsteps," Thant Myint-U tells the story of modern Burma, in part through a telling of his own family's history, in an interwoven narrative that is by turns lyrical, dramatic, and appalling. His maternal grandfather, U Thant, rose from being the schoolmaster of a small town in the Irrawaddy Delta to become the UN secretary-general in the 1960s. And on his father's side, the author is descended from a long line of courtiers who served at Burma's Court of Ava for nearly two centuries. Through their stories and others, he portrays Burma's rise and decline in the modern world, from the time of Portuguese pirates and renegade Mughal princes through the decades of British colonialism, the devastation of World War II, and a sixty-year civil war that continues today and is the longest-running war anywhere in the world."The River of Lost Footsteps" is a work both personal and global, a distinctive contribution that makes Burma accessible and enthralling. Thant Myint-U, educated at Harvard and Cambridge, has served on three United Nations peacekeeping operations, in Cambodia and in the former Yugoslavia, and was more recently the head of policy planning in the UN's Department of Political Affairs. He lives in New York City.

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Tom E. Hughes

Tangled Worlds : The Story of Maria Hertogh

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Recommendation: Tangled Worlds is a recount of a historical incident which involves intense cultural and religious clashes between different communities. The book offers an insightful portrayal of how far people can go in order to uphold their traditions and identity. It's a recommended read for history enthusiasts who enjoys learning about unique cultural perspectives and controversial events.

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Frank Freidel

The Presidents : Of the United States of America

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George Washington spoke of the 'Republican model of Government' as 'the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people'. At its heart was the presidency. As the nation grew strong, the presidency evolved into the world's mightiest office. Washington, as the first president, devoutly wished that the precedents he established 'be fixed on true principles'. Tempered by the times, each president has lent his talents and some have given their lives, to Washington's 'great experiment'. The profiles presented in The Presidents reflect how each president, in his own way has committed himself to Washington's first precedent: 'The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty'. This newly revised and re-designed book is published with the White House Historical Association. The important stories of the lives and administrations of each of the forty-three American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush are illustrated by portraits in the White House collection. Gilbert Stuart's famous p

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Bruce Poon Tip

Looptail : How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business

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Bruce Poon Tip reveals how he dovetailed his entrepreneurial drive, extraordinary customer service, and desire to give back to society into becoming the world's largest and most successful travel agency. Looptail is the extraordinary first-person account of the creation and development of G Adventures, an international travel adventure company. Along the way, Poon Tip reveals his unusual management secrets that not only keep his employees fully engaged but also keep his customers extremely happy.

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Ellyn Spragins

What I Know Now : Letters to My Younger Self

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If you could send a letter back through time to your younger self, what would the letter say?In this moving collection, forty-one famous women write letters to the women they once were, filled with advice and insights they wish they had had when they were younger.Today show correspondent Ann Curry writes to herself as a rookie reporter in her first job, telling herself not to change so much to fit in, urging her young self, “It is time to be bold about who you really are.” Country music superstar Lee Ann Womack reflects on the stressed-out year spent recording her first album and encourages her younger self to enjoy the moment, not just the end result. And Maya Angelou, leaving home at seventeen with a newborn baby in her arms, assures herself she will succeed on her own, even if she does return home every now and then.These remarkable women are joined by Madeleine Albright, Queen Noor of Jordan, Cokie Roberts, Naomi Wolf, Eileen Fisher, Jane Kaczmarek, Olympia Dukakis, Macy Gray, and many others. Their letters contain rare glimpses into the personal lives of extraordinary women and powerful wisdom that readers will treasure.Wisdom from What I Know Now“Don’t let anybody raise you. You’ve been raised.” —Maya Angelou“Try more things. Cross more lines.” —Breena Clarke“Learn how to celebrate.” —Olympia Dukakis“You don’t have to be afraid of living alone.” —Eileen Fisher“Please yourself first . . . everything else follows.” —Macy Gray“Don’t be so quick to dismiss another human being.” —Barbara Boxer“Work should not be work.” —Mary Matalin“You can leave the work world—and come back on your own terms.” —CokieRoberts“Laundry will wait very patiently.” —Nora Roberts“Your hair matters far, far less than you think” —Lisa Scottoline“Speak the truth but ride a fast horse.” —Kitty Kelley

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Dave Morine, Paul Flint, Martin Schwartz

Pit Bull: Lessons from Wall Street's Champion Trader

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Welcome to the world of Martin "Buzzy" Schwartz, Champion Trader--the man whose nerves of steel and killer instinct in the canyons of Wall Street earned him the well-deserved name "Pit Bull." This is the true story of how Schwartz became the best of the best, of the people and places he discovered along the way and of the trader’s tricks and techniques he used to make his millions.

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Don Mann

Inside Seal Team Six : My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors

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Recommended for those interested in military memoirs and the highly trained world of special forces. This book delivers an up-to-date, comprehensive narrative of SEAL Team 6 and their rigorous training and operations around the world. Don Mann's personal account of his time in the SEALS and his missions with the elite warriors of SEAL Team 6 brings to life the secretive and highly skilled world of America's most elite fighting force.

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Tom Hay

Suddenly Senior : The Funny Thing About Getting Older

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"As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two." —Norman Wisdom You can't help feeling bewildered every time another birthday lunges at you—after all, you still feel like the proverbial spring chicken. And yet there are unmistakeable signs that seniority is creeping in. Don't worry, that's senior, not senile. If you've ever had a senior moment, are afraid of acting your age, or are really deranged and confused, this miscellany of wit, jokes, and quotations will remind you that age can be a funny old thing.

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Daniel Domscheit-Berg

Inside WikiLeaks - My Time With Julian Assange At The World's Most Dangerous Website

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"Inside WikiLeaks" provides an insider's account of the rise of the organization and its leader, Julian Assange. The book offers never-disclosed details about the inner workings of the organization and its evolution, finances, inner tensions, and lack of transparency. The author's disenchantment with the loss of political neutrality and Assange's increasing concentration of power eventually led to his withdrawal from the organization. This book is an eye-opening account of a controversial organization that has struck fear into governments and businesses worldwide.

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Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

David Livingstone: Africa's Trailblazer : Christian Heroes: Then & Now

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"Each true story in this series by outstanding authors Janet and Geoff Benge is loved by adults and children alike. More Christian Heroes: Then & Now biographies and unit study curriculum guides are coming soon. Fifty-five books are planned, and thousands of families have started their collections Braving danger and hardship, David Livingstone crisscrossed vast uncharted regions of Africa to open new frontiers and spread the message of the gospel to all who would listen (1813-1873).

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Amy Unterburger

St. James Women Filmmakers Encyclopedia : The Women on the Other Side of the Camera

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This book would be a great read for anyone interested in learning about the contributions of women in the film industry. It profiles over 200 women filmmakers and sheds light on their journeys behind the lens. What makes this book unique is its focus on the women who have largely been overlooked in the history of cinema. This is a great resource for aspiring filmmakers and film lovers alike.

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William Horwood

The Boy With No Shoes : A Memoir

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Five-year-old Jimmy Rova is the unwanted child of a mother who rejects him, and whose other children bully him. The one thing he can call his own is a pair of shoes, a present from the only person he feels has ever loved him. When they are cruelly taken away, Jimmy spirals down into a state of loneliness and terrible loss from which there seems no recovery. This triumphant story of a boy's struggle with early trauma and his remarkable journey into adulthood is based on William Horwood's own remarkable childhood in south-east England after the Second World War. Using all the skills that went into the creation of his modern classics, Horwood has written an inspiring story of a journey from a past too painful to imagine to the future every child deserves.

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James R. Lilley, Jeffrey Lilley

China Hands - Nine Decades Of Adventure, Espionage, And Diplomacy In Asia

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This book is a great recommendation for anyone interested in U.S.-China relations. James Lilley's personal experience, from his childhood in China to his career as a CIA agent and diplomat, provides an insightful and informative account of the subject. He offers an up-close and candid look into the U.S. government's inner workings during a time of great upheaval in Asia.

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Spiritual Leadership - Completely Updated Text with Study Guide

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"Spiritual Leadership" could be a great read for anyone who wants to learn about leadership principles from a spiritual perspective. The book's unique feature is its focus on the lives of eminent men of God such as Moses, Nehemiah, Paul, David, Livingstone, and Charles Spurgeon. The book presents valuable spiritual insights for effective leadership that readers can put into practice in their personal and professional lives.

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Chris Lear

Running with the Buffaloes : A Season Inside With Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, And The University Of Colorado Men's Cross Country Team

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Top five Best Books About Running, Runner's World Magazine Top three Best Books About Running, readers of Runner's World Magazine(December 2009) In RUNNING WITH THE BUFFALOES, writer Chris Lear follows the University of Colorado cross-country team through an unforgettable NCAA season. Allowed unparalleled access to team practices, private moments, and the mind of Mark Wetmore--one of the country's most renowned and controversial coaches--Lear provides a riveting look inside the triumphs and heartaches of a perennial national contender and the men who will stop at nothing to achieve excellence. The Buffaloes' 1998 season held great promise, with Olympic hopeful Adam Goucher poised for his first-ever NCAA cross-country title, and the University of Colorado shooting for its first-ever national team title. But in the rigorous world of top-level collegiate sports, blind misfortune can sabotage the dreams of individuals and teams alike. In a season plagued by injury and the tragic loss of a teammate, the Buffaloes were tested as never before. What these men managed to achieve in the face of such adversity is the stuff of legend and glory.With passion and suspense, Lear captures the lives of these young men and offers a glimpse of what drives a gifted runner like Adam Goucher and a great coach like Mark Wetmore. Like Lance Armstrong's It's Not About the Bike, RUNNING WITH THE BUFFALOES is at once a glowing celebration of a sport and an inspiration to anyone who has ever had the courage to beat the odds and follow a dream.

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Vinod Rai

Not Just an Accountant : The Diary of the Nation's Conscience Keeper

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Not just an accountant is an incisive, no-holds-barred account of Indias eleventh comptroller and auditor general and a symbol of the anti-corruption movement, Vinod Rai.Through a narrative, rich in anecdote and inside information, Rai sheds light on the major scams that shook the country. Among the case studies-chosen for the diversity of failures they highlight are - the procedural irregularities in the issuance of licenses for second generation spectrum allotment, the last minute quick-fixes in the conduct of the XIX commonwealth games, the loss of national resources while allocating coal blocks, the flouting of systems and the clear display of crony capitalism in the exploration of hydrocarbon and the tragic tale of civil aviation in India.Through these illustrations, Rai wishes to not only expose government malfeasance, but also probe the mandate of the CAG as a watchdog. Equally, he hopes to push for long-term solutions to corruption and bring home the urgent need for ethics-for the pursuit of excellence, accountability, probity and transparency within governments, the bureaucracy, corporate enterprises and public life.Interesting facts1. A blow-by-blow, explosive, yet thoughtful account that sheds new light on the scams that shook India - 2G, coalgate, civil aviation, the conduct of the XIX commonwealth games and hydrocarbon contracts.2. Explodes the myth of accountability in contemporary Indian governance.3. Written by the eleventh CAG of India and a symbol of the anti-corruption movement, Vinod Rai.4. Presents long-term solutions for the future, so as to contain procedural irregularities within the government and corporate enterprises.5. Provides a roadmap for good governance, important for the growth of the nation.6. Exhorts younger professionals / administrators to strive for excellence.

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Simon Heffer

Like The Roman - The Life Of Enoch Powell

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"Like The Roman" could be a good read for those interested in political history and passionate orators. This book delves into Enoch Powell's life story, including his controversial political speeches, such as the famous "Rivers of Blood" speech. Simon Heffer's biography also explores Powell's life beyond politics, detailing his poetry and personal relationships. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive look at a significant figure in British political history.

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Alphonse Daudet, Julian Barnes

In the Land of Pain

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As Julian Barnes writes in the introduction to his superb translation of Alphonse Daudet’s La Doulou, the mostly forgotten writer nowadays “ate at the top literary table” during his lifetime (1840–1897). Henry James described him as “the happiest novelist” and “the most charming story-teller” of his day. Yet if Daudet dined in the highest company, he was also “a member of a less enviable nineteenth-century French that of literary syphilitics.” In the Land of Pain —notes toward a book never written—is his timelessly resonant response to the disease.In quick, sharp, unflinching strokes of his pen, Daudet wrote about his symptoms (“This is the one-man-band of pain”) and his treatments (“Mor-phine nights . . . thick black waves, sleepless on the surface of life, the void beneath”); about his fears and reflections (“Pain, you must be everything for me. Let me find in you all those foreign lands you will not let me visit. Be my philosophy, be my science”); his impressions of the patients, himself included, and their strange life at curative baths and spas (“Russians, both men and women, go into the baths naked . . . Alarm among the Southerners”); and about the “clever way in which death cuts us down, but makes it look like just a thinning-out.”Given Barnes’s crystalline translation, these notes comprise a record—at once shattering and lighthearted, haunting and beguiling—of both the banal and the transformative experience of physical suffering, and a testament to the complex resiliency of the human spirit.

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Sally Magnusson

Where Memories Go : Why dementia changes everything - as heard on BBC R4 Book of the Week

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This book began as an attempt to hold on to my witty, storytelling mother with the one thing I had to hand. Words. Then, as the enormity of the social crisis my family was part of began to dawn, I wrote with the thought that other forgotten lives might be nudged into the light along with hers. Dementia is one of the greatest social, medical, economic, scientific, philosophical and moral challenges of our times. I am a reporter. It became the biggest story of my life. - Sally MagnussonRegarded as one of the finest journalists of her generation, Mamie Baird Magnusson's whole life was a celebration of words - words that she fought to retain in the grip of a disease which is fast becoming the scourge of the 21st century. Married to writer and broadcaster Magnus Magnusson, they had five children of whom Sally is the eldest. As well as chronicling the anguish, the frustrations and the unexpected laughs and joys that she and her sisters experienced while accompanying their beloved mother on the long dementia road for eight years until her death in 2012, Sally Magnusson seeks understanding from a range of experts and asks penetrating questions about how we treat older people, how we can face one of the greatest social, medical, economic and moral challenges of our times, and what it means to be human.An extraordinary and deeply personal memoir, a manifesto and a call to arms, in one searingly beautiful narrative.Find out more about the book and dementia at Facebook.com/WhereMemoriesGo

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Alison Weir

The Children of Henry VIII

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"The Children of Henry VIII" offers a unique perspective into the lives of King Henry VIII's heirs who each had their own tumultuous reign following his death. Alison Weir's writing style is captivating and provides a fresh look on a period in history that has been the subject of many myths. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in English history and the lives of its rulers.

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Dorothy Britton, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

Totto-Chan The Little Girl At the Window

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This review is Totto-Chan (Paperback) Also subtitled "The Little Girl At the Window," this is a major Japanese best seller. Encompasses the child's view of what education should be, so has a deeper meaning for educators, parents, and even younger readers with a broad understanding. Highly recommended.

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Christopher Hudson

The Killing Fields

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This book is a powerful and moving account of the Cambodian genocide, providing a firsthand account of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about this dark chapter in history and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.

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Chai Kee Wong

Even When She Forgot My Name: Love, Life and My Mother’s Alzheimer’s

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Even When She Forgot My Name serves to inspire and educate caregivers of all kinds, giving them strength and hope as they attend to aged relatives and friends. Together with a few scattered illustrations, certain pages of the book are imaginatively interspersed with a typeface that delineates the patient’s state of mind.

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James Hudson Taylor

Hudson Taylor

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Previously titled To China With Love, this book is now reissued and recounts the thrilling story of the beginnings of the China Inland Mission.

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Roy Hattersley

Who Goes Home? : Scenes from a Political Life

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This autobiography presents an account of Roy Hattersley's lifetime in the Labour party. It begins with his schooldays in post-war Sheffield, through his arrival into Parliament in Harold Wilson's first intake in 1964, to his election as deputy leader of the party under Neil Kinnock. During this period, the Honourable Member for the Sparkbrook constituency of Birmingham never forgot his Yorkshire roots (or his passion for Sheffield Wednesday FC). This memoir evokes a 50-year-old journey that has taken the Labour party from Attlee's Welfare Statism and nationalization programme to Tony Blair's modernist tendency.

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George Chieffet, Stephen DeStefano

Lucky In Love : A Poor Man's History

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“I was fifteen in 1942, and I was five foot three, which is the tallest I ever was. I had jet black hair and a smile as big as day.”Readers and moviegoers have read and seen many growing-up-in-the-big- city-then-being-drafted-into-World-War-II tales, both real and fictional, but none with the visual pizazz and feisty humor of Lucky in Love.Co-created by George L. Chieffet (script) and veteran cartoonist and animator Stephen DeStefano (plot and art), Lucky in Love is almost the flipside to dramatic works on the same theme such as Alan’s War and You’ll Never Know. Elegantly drawn in a supremely confident, lively, cartoony black-and-white style that recalls Milt Gross as well as classic Disney animation and comics, Lucky in Love is a unique coming-of-age story that follows its lovable eponymous hero Lucky Testatuda from his rascally teen years in Hoboken, New Jersey’s Little Italy to his induction into the air force and subsequent wartime experiences.Lucky in Love shows what happens when a feisty young man merges his erotic fantasies with 1940s film myths: Moving from the ’40s to present day (from which an aged, present-day Lucky looks back on his life), the book contrasts Lucky’s vivid fantasy life with the darker reality of World War II (including a masterful set-piece sequence that echoes Harvey Kurtzman’s classic EC war comics) as well as his first fumbling, cash-on-the-barrelhead sexual experiences. ultimately the poignant discoveries Lucky makes on his way to adulthood bestow upon him a very different kind of heroism than that of which he had dreamed...The second and concluding volume, Lucky in Love: Lucky for Life will be released in 2013.

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Jim Kokoris, Fred Noe

Beam, Straight Up : The Bold Story of the First Family of Bourbon

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This book provides a unique, insider look at the history of the Beam family and their role in the bourbon industry, making it a great read for those interested in the history and traditions of American whiskey. Fred Noe's personal journey from the bottling line to bourbon ambassador and his valuable insights into growing and maintaining a revered brand offers readers invaluable business perspectives. The book also features simple bourbon-making primers, cocktail and food recipes, which make it an engaging and informative read for those wishing to walk in the shoes of a bourbon maker.

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