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Natalie Standiford, Donald Cook

Step into Reading Bravest Dog Ever

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Bravest Dog Ever tells the true story of Balto, a lead dog on a sled team that braves harsh weather and terrain to deliver life-saving medicine to sick children in Alaska. This book would be a great choice for young readers who are interested in true adventure stories and who love dogs. The author does a wonderful job of bringing Balto's story to life, and readers will be inspired by the dog's bravery and determination.

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Philip Roth

Reading Myself And Others

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The interviews, essays and articles collected here span a quarter century of Philip Roth's distinguished career and 'reveal a preoccupation with the relationship between the written and the unwritten world'. Here is Roth on his work and the conroversies it's engendered. Here too are Roth's writings on the Eastern European writers he has championed; and on baseball and American fiction. The essential collection of non-fiction by a true master, Reading Myself And Others also features his long interview with the Paris Review.

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Ryōtarō Shiba, Juliet Winters Carpenter

Last Shogun: The Life Of Tokugawa Yoshinobu

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In Ryotaro Shiba's account of the life of Japan's last shogun, Perry's arrival off the coast of Japan was merely the spark that ignited the cataclysm in store for the Japanese people and their governments. It came to its real climax with the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1868, the event which forms the centerpiece of this book. The Meiji Restoration—as history calls it—toppled the shogunate, and brought a seventeen-year-old boy emperor back from the secluded Imperial Palace in Kyoto to preside over what amounted to a political and cultural revolution. With this, Japan's extraordinary self-modernization began in earnest. Coming to power just as the Tokugawa regime was suffering the worst military defeat in its history, Yoshinobu strongly suspected that the rule of the Tokugawas—the third and longest lived of Japan's three warrior governments - was swiftly becoming an anachronism. During a year of frenetic activity, he overhauled the military systems, reorganized the civil administration, promoted industrial development, and expanded foreign intercourse, with the farsighted aim of creating a unified Japan. Alarmed by these reforms, pro-imperial interests moved against him, precipitating the Boshin Civil War and the final defeat of the shogunal armies. To the surprise of his enemies, Yoshinobu capitulated. It was this surrender of authority at a crucial point that made the transfer of sovereignty relatively peaceful. He then retired to Mito and lived quietly for the rest of his life, studying the new art of photography. Ennobled a prince in the new European-style nobility of the Meiji era, he died in 1913.

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Frieda Wishinsky

DK Biography: Albert Einstein : A Photographic Story of a Life

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DK's acclaimed DK Biography series tackles one of history's most colorful figures in DK Biography: Albert Einstein. Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the DK Biography series brings a new clarity and narrative voice to history's most colorful figures. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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Emily Riordan Lee, Caspar Lee

Caspar Lee

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"Caspar Lee" is a refreshingly honest and humorous memoir that will resonate with young adults. Caspar's unfiltered tales about growing up, his first day of school, and his massive head may seem silly, but they highlight the absurdities of life and provide a unique perspective that many readers will find relatable. This book is perfect for those looking for a light, easy read that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Eric Ravilious, Martin Armstrong

Fifty-Four Conceits - A Collection Of Epigrams And Epitaphs Serious And Comic

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This book is a delightful collection of witty and clever verses that will make you chuckle while contemplating the deeper meanings behind them. With a perfect blend of seriousness and humor, Fifty-Four Conceits offers a fresh and unique take on the art of wordplay. The beautiful wood-engravings by Eric Ravilious add an extra layer of charm to this charming and entertaining read.

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Mary H. Manhein

The Bone Lady : Life as a Forensic Anthropologist

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The Bone Lady could be a fascinating read for anyone interested in true crime, forensic anthropology, or medical science. Mary H. Manhein shares numerous perplexing cases she has worked on as a forensic pathologist for almost two decades. Her unique work of reconstructing the face of victims is one of the most distinctive and memorable features of the book that readers would love.

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John Bayley

Iris - A Memoir Of Iris Murdoch

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This memoir is for readers looking to better understand the emotional and practical aspects of coping with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. Bayley provides a raw and honest account of his experience with his beloved wife, novelist Iris Murdoch. The book captures the essence of how love and illness intersect with one another.

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Belle Yang

Forget Sorrow : An Ancestral Tale

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"A healing portrait drawn in epic ink strokes."-Elle When Belle Yang was forced to take refuge in her parents’ home after an abusive boyfriend began stalking her, her father entertained her with stories of old China. The history she’d ignored while growing up became a source of comfort and inspiration, and narrowed the gap separating her—an independent, Chinese-American woman—from her Old World Chinese parents.In Forget Sorrow, Yang makes her debut into the graphic form with the story of her father’s family, reunited under the House of Yang in Manchuria during the Second World War and struggling—both together and individually—to weather poverty, famine, and, later, Communist oppression. The parallels between Belle Yang’s journey of self-discovery and the lives and choices of her grandfather, his brothers, and their father (the Patriarch) speak powerfully of the conflicts between generations—and of possibilities for reconciliation.Forget Sorrow demonstrates the power of storytelling and remembrance, as Belle—in telling this story—finds the strength to honor both her father and herself.

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Gina McKinnon

Help! I'm Turning Into My Mum

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Have you ever noticed how that the woman across the road has a hairstyle almost identical to that of her mother? Maybe the idea of dandelion and burdock tea—repulsive to your taste buds at tea-time in your youth—is actually quite palatable. Does the old family ritual of ironing all clothes, including underwear, somehow seem quite reasonable today? Was that phrase "you could have an eye out with that" now readily come from your lips, too? Let's face you are turning into your Mom! Try as you might, this is a battle that is doomed to failure, however glorious. This book helps you make the transition from wide-eyed dreamer to wise old counsel. Illustrated with 50 wickedly apt cartoons and broken down into 10 chapters, women on the verge of a mid-life crisis will find Help! I'm Turning Into My Mum! to be a welcome comic relief. After all, who told you about the book in the first place? Your mother, of course!

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Arthur Bartow

The Director's Voice - Twenty-One Interviews

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This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the minds of twenty-one contemporary American theatrical directors, making it an excellent choice for aspiring directors and lovers of theatre alike. Each interview delves into the unique perspective and approach of the featured director, providing valuable insight into the craft of directing.

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Noel M. Tichy, Stratford Sherman

Control Your Destiny or Someone Else Will : How Jack Welch is Making General Electric the World's Most Competitive Company

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The Six Rules Jack Welch Lives By:

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Martin Gilbert

Churchill and America

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Named Churchill's official biographer in 1968, renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert has amassed exclusive archival and personal documentation to explore the statesman's famed affinity for and relationship with the United States. Churchill and America tells the intensely personal story of Winston Churchill's profound connection to America, which resulted in an Anglo-American alliance that has stood at the center of international relations for more than a century. Drawing on this extensive store of Churchill's own words -- his private letters, his articles and speeches, and press conferences and interviews given to American journalists on his journeys throughout the United States -- Gilbert paints a rich portrait of the Anglo-American relationship, illuminated by its most famous proponent.

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Debbie Purdy

It's Not Because I Want to Die

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Debbie Purdy doesn't want to die. She has far too much to live for. But when the time comes, and the pain is so unbearable that she cannot go on, she wants her husband to be by her side, holding her hand until the end; and she wants to know that he won't be arrested. Debbie Purdy—the face of Britain's right-to-die campaign—suffers from multiple sclerosis. She was diagnosed in 1995—barely a month after she met her now-husband, Omar Puente, in a bar in Singapore. Within weeks she flew back out to meet Omar and, despite her devastating diagnosis, their relationship grew, as together they traveled Asia doing all the things they loved. When Debbie's health left her no choice but to go back to the UK, Omar followed. They married in 1998. But since the death in 2002 of motor neuron disease sufferer Diane Pretty, who lost her legal battle to have her husband help her take her own life, there has been dark cloud on the horizon for Debbie. She is in pain all the time, with poor circulation, headaches, bed sores, and muscle cramps. Once or twice a week, she falls in the shower, presses her panic button and waits for complete strangers to come and help. People pity Debbie, saying she must feel undignified. She disagrees. The only thing she thinks is undignified is having no control over her life or death. When the pain becomes unbearable Debbie wants to be able to choose to end her life, surrounded by her loved ones. In England and Wales this is considered assisting suicide—a crime punishable by up to 14 years imprisonment. Debbie fears as a black foreigner Omar is more likely to face prosecution. All she wants is for the law to be clarified. Then she can make sure Omar never crosses the line. At the end of July 2009 Debbie's long fight was finally rewarded with a court ruling that the current lack of clarity is a violation of the right to a private and family life, and the Director of Public Prosecutions being ordered to issue clear guidance on when prosecutions can be brought in assisted suicide cases, bringing hope and reassurance thousands nationwide. Now, with passion and honesty, Debbie shares her unique story. Told with the joie-de-vivre and grace for which she has become known, Debbie describes her life and her battle.

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Lee Kuan Yew, Henry Kissinger

From Third World To First : The Singapore Story: 1965-2000

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This book is a must-read for those interested in the history of Singapore. Lee Kuan Yew offers a frank and unique perspective on how a tiny country managed to transform into a prosperous and secure modern society in just a few decades. He shares his disapproving approach to political opponents and his unorthodox views, making this a candid and insightful account of Singapore's survival. Lee's relationships with political peers such as Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan also add to the interest. Overall, this book is a brilliant portrayal of an influential man and his role in Singapore's incredible journey towards development.

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Frank Partnoy

Fiasco

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Fiasco is a must-read for anyone considering a career in finance or curious about the derivatives trading industry. Frank Partnoy provides a shocking exposé of the industry's dark side, with a rare glimpse into the offices and trading floor of Morgan Stanley. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is the annual drunken skeet-shooting competition, FIASCO, which serves as a metaphor for the cutthroat and competitive culture of the industry. If you want to learn about the risks and consequences of investing in derivatives, Fiasco is an eye-opening account that could save you billions of dollars.

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Nigel Hamilton

Bill Clinton : An American Journey

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This book would appeal to readers who are interested in the personal and political life of Bill Clinton, and how they evolved together. The book offers insights into the sexual politics of the time and its impact on Clinton's life. The book also covers Clinton's rise to power and his ultimate election as President. Readers would appreciate the detailed account of his life, including his time at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Overall, this book provides a thorough examination of Bill Clinton's journey, making it a good read for anyone interested in politics and personal life of historical figures.

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Josephine Chia

Kampong Spirit - Gotong Royong : Life in Potong Pasir, 1955 to 1965

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This book would be a good read for those who want to immerse themselves in the vibrant and close-knit kampong community of 1950s-1960s Singapore. Through the author's poignant and heartfelt storytelling, readers are transported to a time of simplicity, where the kampong spirit of unity and togetherness shines through in the face of challenges. It's a nostalgic journey that will make you reflect on the importance of community and human connection, while also providing a fascinating glimpse into Singapore's history and heritage.

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David Frum

The Right Man : The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush

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The Right Man is the first inside account of a historic year in the Bush White House, by the presidential speechwriter credited with the phrase axis of evil. David Frum helped make international headlines when President George W. Bush's 2002 State of the Union address linked international terrorists to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. But that was only one moment during a crucial time in American history, when a president, an administration, and a country were transformed. Frum not only worked with Bush in the Oval Office, but travelled with him aboard Air Force One, and studied him closely at meetings and events. He describes how Bush thinks-what this conservative president believes about religion, race, the environment, Jews, Muslims, and America's future. Frum takes us behind the scenes of one of the most secretive administrations in recent history. Most significant, he tells the story of Bush's how a president whose administration began in uncertainty became one of the most decisive, successful, and in the US at least, popular leaders of our time. Frum is a front-row observer and participant. Not since Peggy Noonan's account of her time in the Reagan White House has an insider portrayed a sitting president with such precision, verve, honest admiration, and insight. The Right Man will command international attention for its thoughtful account of George W. Bush in the midst of his greatest challenge. It will be an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand who the US president really is and how he is likely to lead his country and the western world in the future.

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Kate Braestrup

Beginner's Grace : Bringing Prayer Into Your Life

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Recommendation: - This book is a perfect read for those who are curious about prayer and its role in daily life. Kate Braestrup beautifully explores the practice of prayer, offering personal stories and practical suggestions to make prayers more meaningful. Whether you consider yourself religious or not, Beginner's Grace will open your mind to the power of prayer and its potential to bring mindfulness, gratitude, and compassion into your life.

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Louis V. Gerstner Jr.

Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? : How I Turned Around IBM

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CEO Louis V. Gerstner Jr.'s memoir about the extraordinary turnaround of IBM and his transformation of the company into the industry leader of the computer age -- the great American business story of our time. When Louis V. Gerstner became CEO of IBM in 1993, shares had slumped and the company was on the verge of collapse. Hired for his successful management of RJR Nabisco and American Express, Gerstner had no background in technology, but during his seven-year chairmanship, he transformed the company into the leading force of the computer age. In his frank, direct voice, Gerstner recalls the obstacles he the plans to fragment the company, the inconsistent global policies, the stodgy white-shirt hierarchy and inter-departmental competitiveness and the rapidly declining sales. Within months of joining IBM, Gerstner presented his bold and controversial business strategy. Punitive towards office politics, he revolutionised the company from within, altering an entire corporate culture, divesting billions of dollars in unneeded assets and transforming IBM from a fractured, process-driven business into a nimble, customer-driven enterprise able to respond quickly to the volatile technology market and face down Microsoft and Intel in the internet era. Revealing his tactics step by step, Gerstner spins an engaging narrative that takes the reader behind the curtain into the unbelievable mess he inherited and into the office and mind of a CEO facing the challenge of a lifetime.

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Meredith McIver, Donald J. Trump

Think Like a Champion : An Informal Education in Business and Life (Miniature Editions)

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This book could be a good read for someone seeking entrepreneurial insights and advice from one of the most successful business figures in America. Donald Trump shares his winning strategies and goals in concise, impactful essays that give you a glimpse into his mindset. With a foreword by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, this pocket-sized edition provides valuable lessons on thinking on your feet, effective communication, making strategic moves, and building wealth. It's a must-read for budding bosses and aspiring leaders looking to gain insights from a business titan.

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Lou Cannon

President Reagan : The Role of a Lifetime

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

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Jonathan D. Spence

Treason by the Book

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Recommended for lovers of historical political intrigue.

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Daniel Keyes

The Minds of Billy Milligan

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The Minds of Billy Milligan is a fascinating true story that delves deep into the human mind. It's an exploration of the psychology of dissociative identity disorder and the effects of childhood trauma. This book offers a unique perspective into the inner world of a person struggling with multiple personalities. If you're interested in psychology or true crime stories, this is a must-read.

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Stephen Tignor

High Strung : John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and the Untold Story of Tennis's Fiercest Rivalry

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"High Strung" is a must-read for tennis enthusiasts, providing a detailed account of the rivalry between two tennis legends, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, that defined the era of 1970s tennis. The book explores the lives, personalities, and careers of these two players and their impact on tennis history, including the innovations they brought to the sport and the controversial moments that defined their matches. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the sport and the incredible personalities that have made it so popular.

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William S. Taubman, Sergei Nikitich Khrushchev

Khrushchev on Khrushchev

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The son of the late Soviet leader offers a portrait of his father's life and political career, focusing on the years 1964-1971

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Hunter S. Thompson

The Great Shark Hunt : Strange Tales from a Strange Time

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America, with all its warts, lies naked under the laser-like scrutiny of legendary outlaw journalist and brilliant reporter Hunter S. Thompson. Fearlessly, he hurls himself into each assignment, gouges out the truth, then returns with a fresh story no one else on earth could write. From Nixon to napalm, Las Vegas to Watergate, Carter to cocaine, hippies to himself, Thompson's razor-sharp insight and crystal clarity capture the crazy, hypocritical, degenerate, and redeeming aspects of the explosive and colorful '60s and '70s. Thompson is a rebel and an artist, and we are all richer for it."No other reporter reveals how much we have to fear and loathe, yet does it so hilariously."-- Chicago Tribune

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Danielle Steel

His Bright Light - The Story Of Nick Traina

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"This is the story of an extraordinary boy with a brilliant mind, a heart of gold, and a tortured soul. It is the story of an illness, a fight to live, and a race against death."From the day he was born, Nick Traina was his mother's joy. By nineteen, he was dead. This is Danielle Steel's powerful personal story of the son she lost and the lessons she learned during his courageous battle against darkness. Sharing tender, painful memories and Nick's remarkable journals, Steel brings us a haunting duet between a singular young man and the mother who loved him--and a harrowing portrait of a masked killer called manic depression, which afflicts between two and three million Americans.Nick rocketed through life like a shooting star. Signs of his illness were subtle, often paradoxical. He spoke in full sentences at age one. He was a brilliant, charming child who never slept. And at first, even his mother explained away his quicksilver moods. Nick always marched to a different drummer. His gift for writing was extraordinary, his musical talent promised a golden future. But by the time he entered junior high, Danielle Steel saw her beloved son hurtling toward disaster and tried desperately to get Nick the help he needed--the opening salvos of what would become a ferocious pitched battle for his life.Even as he struggled, Nick's charisma and accomplishments remained undimmed. He bared his soul in his journal with uncanny insight, in searing prose, poetry, and song. When he was finally diagnosed and treated, it bought time, but too little. In the end, perhaps nothing could have saved him from the insidious disease that had shadowed him from his earliest years.At once a loving legacy and an unsparing depiction of a devastating illness, Danielle Steel's tribute to her lost son is a gift of life, hope, healing, and understanding to us all.

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David Niven

Bring on the Empty Horses

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Here is Niven at his best. He and Errol Flynn were filming The Charge of the Light Brigade for a director, Michael Curtiz, 'whose Hungarian-orientated English was a joy to us all'. High on the rostrum he decided the moment had come to order the arrival on the scene of a hundred riderless chargers. "Okay," he yelled into a megaphone, "Bring on the empty horses!" 'BRING ON THE EMPTY HORSES is the second part of David Niven's internationally bestselling autobiography, following the superbly entertaining THE MOON'S A BALLOON. Both books were highly acclaimed by the critics and remain as wonderful reminders of a much-loved actor who epitomised, for many, the essential British gent, even when surrounded by the stars of Hollywood.

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Lady Colin Campbell

The Royal Marriages : Private Lives of the Queen and Her Children

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This book provides a unique insight into the private and personal lives of the British royal family over three generations. Lady Colin Campbell offers a candid and honest account of the marriages which were often overshadowed and affected by public scrutiny and scandal. It is a must-read for anyone interested in British royal history.

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Jack Deere

Surprised by the Power of the Spirit : Discovering How God Speaks and Heals Today

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What caused a former Dallas Seminary professor to believe that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are being given today? What convinced someone skeptical about miracles that God still speaks and heals? A dramatic change took place in Jack Deere's life when he took a fresh look at the Scriptures. He discovered that his arguments against miraculous gifts were based more on prejudice and lack of personal experience than on the Bible. As soon as Deere became a seeker instead of a skeptic, the Holy Spirit revealed himself in new and surprising ways. In Surprised by the Power of the Spirit, Deere provides a strong biblical defense for the Spirit's speaking and healing ministries today. He also describes several reliable cases of people who were miraculously healed or who heard God speak in an unmistakable way. Finally, he gives sound advice for using spiritual gifts in the church. Written in a popular style, with the care of a scholar but the passion of personal experience, this book explores: the real reason Christians do not believe in miraculous gifts, responding to charismatic abuses, whether miracles were meant to be temporary, and why God still heals.

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Catherine Atwater Galbraith, John Kenneth Galbraith

Life in Our Times

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

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J.I. Packer, David Christopher Knight Watson

Fear No Evil - Facing The Final Test Of Faith

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Barbara Smit

Sneaker Wars : The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sports

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Sneaker Wars is the fascinating true story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, two of the biggest global brands of athletic footwear. Adi and Rudi Dassler started their shoe business in their mother's laundry room and achieved almost instantaneous success. But by the end of World War II a vicious feud had torn the Dasslers apart, dividing their company and their family and launching them down separate, often contentious paths. Out of the fires of their animosity, two rival sneaker brands were born, brands that would revolutionize the world of professional sports, sparking astonishing behind-the-scenes deals, fabulous ad campaigns, and multimillion-dollar contracts for pro athletes, from Joe Namath to Muhammad Ali to David Beckham.

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Chee Kiong Tong

Ariels 2001 : Departures and Returns, Essays for Edwin Thumboo

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Collection of essays written in honour of Emeritus Professor Thumboo. It reflects the wide range of his interests: poetry, sociolinguistics, post-colonialism and new literatures, especially those of Singapore, Malaysia, India and Africa.

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Randall E. Stross

E Boys - The First Inside Account Of Venture Capitalists At Work

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Randall Stross looks at how Silicon Valley creates wealth through the eyes of leading venture capitalist firm Benchmark Capital. In offices along six blocks of Sand Hill Road in Melo Park, California, these venture capitalists will provide most of the $50 billion likely to be invested this year alone in the new technologies of the information age. This fly-on-the-wall book follows Benchmark's five partners in their pursuit of a finite number of sensible business ideas. It is an environment in which relatively few successes must pay for many failures. Against such a background, there are compelling stories of instant decision, multi-million dollar deals, and high risk-taking. As Silicon Valley drives fundamental changes in today's global technology, Randall Stross gives us an intriguing glimpse of the money men behind the constant innovations of the digital era.

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Peter Arnett

Live From The Battlefield - From Vietnam To Baghdad : 35 Years In The World's War Zones

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"Live From The Battlefield" could be a good read for those who crave for thrilling stories from the frontlines. Peter Arnett does not shy away from detailing the risk he undertook in order to get the scoop; his bluntness in narrating the events he witnessed adds much-needed authenticity to his account. His passion for journalism shines through, and his reporting effort paints an intimate picture of the battlefield.

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Mireille Guiliano

French Women for All Seasons : A Year of Secrets, Recipes and Pleasure

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Now you can have it all, all year round... 'Who can resist a book that recommends love and chocolate as part of a balanced diet?' asked Allison Pearson in the Daily Telegraph about Guiliano's French Women Don't Get Fat, a mould-breaking book that unlocked the secrets of 'The French paradox' and sold well over a million copies worldwide. By letter, by email, in person, readers have inundated Mireille Guiliano with requests for more advice. Her this buoyant new book full of advice, ideas and fresh, French recipes for each season.

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Francesca Cavallo, Elena Favilli

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls 2

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and empowerment. With 100 more bedtime stories about extraordinary women from all over the world, it shines a light on the incredible achievements and resilience of women throughout history. The beautiful graphic design and portraits created by talented female artists add another layer of depth to this collection. Dive into the pages of this book and be inspired by the stories that will fuel your dreams and ignite your rebellious spirit.

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Edward Mendelson

Later Auden

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Recommendation: Later Auden is a must-read for poetry enthusiasts who want to study the life of W. H. Auden and the evolution of his work. The book provides an intimate look into Auden's intellectual, emotional, religious and erotic life as well as his struggles and triumphs as a poet. Edward Mendelson has done an excellent job of revealing how Auden's personal life has influenced his work, making the book an absorbing narrative of a varied, productive life.

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Rohini Mohan

The Seasons of Trouble : Life Amid the Ruins of Sri Lanka's Civil War

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The Seasons of Trouble is a vivid and heart-wrenching account of the devastating effects of war on ordinary citizens. Through the personal stories of Sarva, Indra, and Mugil, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the complexities and turmoil of Sri Lanka's civil war. This book is highly recommended for those interested in gaining insight into the impact of conflict on individuals, families, and communities. Rohini Mohan's writing is both honest and empathetic, offering a raw and nuanced view of life amid the ruins of war.

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Torey L. Hayden

The Tiger's Child : The Story of a Gifted, Troubled Child and the Teacher Who Refused to Give Up on Her

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Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue. Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has lost touch with the child she helped to free from a hellish inner prison of rage and silence. But now Sheila is back, now a gangly teenager with bright orange hair – no longer broken and lost, but still troubled and searching for answers.This story of dedication and caring that began in childhood moves into a new and extraordinary chapter that tests the strength and heart of both Sheila and her one-time teacher. In The Tiger's Child the skilled and loving educator answers the call once again to help a child in need through her difficult yet glorious transition into young womanhood.

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Jonathan A. Knee

The Accidental Investment Banker : Inside the Decade That Transformed Wall Street

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The Accidental Investment Banker offers a rare view inside the world of investment banking during the 90s and early 2000s, when fortunes were made and reputations were lost. Knee's engaging prose and unflinching honesty make this a great read for anyone interested in the financial industry or the history of Wall Street.

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Natalie Zemon Davis

The Return of Martin Guerre

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The clever peasant Arnaud du Tilh had almost persuaded the learned judges at the Parlement of Toulouse when, on a summer’s day in 1560, a man swaggered into the court on a wooden leg, denounced Arnaud, and reestablished his claim to the identity, property, and wife of Martin Guerre. The astonishing case captured the imagination of the continent. Told and retold over the centuries, the story of Martin Guerre became a legend, still remembered in the Pyrenean village where the impostor was executed more than 400 years ago.Now a noted historian, who served as consultant for a new French film on Martin Guerre, has searched archives and lawbooks to add new dimensions to a tale already abundant in mysteries: we are led to ponder how a common man could become an impostor in the sixteenth century, why Bertrande de Rols, an honorable peasant woman, would accept such a man as her husband, and why lawyers, poets, and men of letters like Montaigne became so fascinated with the episode.

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Dalai Lama XIV, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

Lawudo Lama : Stories of Reincarnation from the Mount Everest Region

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Lawudo Lama is a must-read for those interested in exploring Tibetan Buddhism and the culture of Nepal. This book offers a deep insight into the personality of the Lawudo Lama and the process of reincarnation. The detailed research put into the book makes it an excellent resource for scholars and researchers studying this region. With captivating visuals accompanying the text, readers are garnering an extensive understanding of the Mount Everest region that the book covers.

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Tim Parks

Italian Neighbours

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In this deliciously seductive account of an Italian neighborhood with a statue of the Virgin at one end of the street, a derelict bottle factory at the other, and a wealth of exotic flora and fauna in between, acclaimed novelist Tim Parks celebrates ten years of living with his wife, Rita, in Verona, Italy. Via Colombre, the main street in a village just outside Verona, offers an exemplary hodgepodge of all that is new and old in the bel paese, a point of collision between invading suburbia and diehard peasant tradition in a sometimes madcap, sometimes romantic always mixed-up world of creeping vines, stuccoed walls, shotguns, security cameras, hypochondria, and expensive sports cars.Tim Parks is anything but a gentleman in Verona. With an Italian wife, an Italian made family, and a whole Italian condominium bubbling around him, he collects a gallery full of splendid characters who initiate us into all the foibles and delights of life in provincial Italy.More than a travel book, Italian Neighbors is a sparkling, witty, beautifully observed tale of how the most curious people and places gradually assume the familiarity of home. Italian Neighbors is a rare work that manages to be both a portrait and an invitation for everyone who has ever dreamed about Italy.

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John Barrowman, Carole E. Barrowman

Anything Goes : The Autobiography

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Anything Goes could be a good read for fans of John Barrowman, musical theatre enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an honest and inspiring account of an actor's journey towards success. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is how John Barrowman candidly opens up about his personal life, including his coming out story and his civil partnership with Scott Gill. Readers can expect to be entertained and inspired by Barrowman's humor, perseverance, and unwavering passion for his craft.

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Daniel Smith

How to Think Like Steve Jobs

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A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicon Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology. But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the philosophies and carefully honed skills Jobs used in his journey to the top and in the consolidation of Apple's unique place in the public consciousness. With his thoughts on innovation, how to find inspiration, presenting an idea, advertising, and much more, you can learn how to view the world through the eyes of a genius. The insights this book provides into the mind of the master will have you thinking like Steve Jobs in no time at all.

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Kumiko Kakehashi

Letters From Iwo Jima : The Japanese Eyewitness Stories That Inspired Clint Eastwood's Film

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Letters from Iwo Jima reveals the true story of the battle of Iwo Jima. At the heart of this story is the maverick general Tadamichi Kuriyabashi, devoted family man, brilliant leader and the first man on the island to know they were all going to die. Kumiko Kakehashi's heart rending account is based on letters written home by the doomed soldiers on the island, most family men, conscripted late in the war. She reveals a very different Japanese army from the popular image. It is an incredibly moving portrayal of men determined to resist to the last breath.

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