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Biographies & Memoirs

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

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Winning - Thryft
Jack Welch, Suzy Welch

Winning

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"Winning" could be a good read for someone who wants to gain insights on how to be a successful business leader. The book is authored by a champion manager of people and contains candid personal anecdotes and hard-hitting advice on how to navigate the many challenges people face in their careers. The unique aspect of this book is that it contains quotes from business leaders that Welch interviewed especially for the book, which adds a lot of value to the advice he provides.

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I Will Never See the World Again - Thryft
Ahmet Altan, Yasemin Çongar

I Will Never See the World Again

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This book could be a good read for someone who craves a powerful memoir that explores the intersection of literature and personal fate. Through his imprisonment, Altan's reflection on the powerlessness, the hope, and the resilience of a writer's mind offers solace and inspiration. Dive into this captivating journey where destiny merges with the magic of storytelling.

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Trafficked : The Terrifying True Story of a British Girl Forced into the Sex Trade - Thryft
Sophie Hayes

Trafficked : The Terrifying True Story of a British Girl Forced into the Sex Trade

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Trafficked is a heart-wrenching and eye-opening memoir that tells the true story of a young woman, Sophie, who was forced into the sex trade by someone she had trusted. Sophie's story is a testament to the human spirit - her resilience, courage, and strength in the face of unimaginable horrors - and is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the harsh realities of human trafficking. This book is recommended for those who are looking for a powerful story about survival and hope amidst tragedy.

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Idea Man - A Memoir By The Co-Founder Of Microsoft - Thryft
Paul Allen

Idea Man - A Memoir By The Co-Founder Of Microsoft

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Idea Man would be an excellent read for anyone interested in the history of Microsoft as well as the life of Paul Allen, its co-founder. The memoir includes previously untold stories that offer insight into everything from the true origins of Microsoft to a behind-the-scenes view of the dawn of private space travel. Additionally, Allen's reflections on his own life and how he has helped improve the world give readers a unique perspective on the role of technology in our society.

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Steve Jobs - Thryft
Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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The phenomenal bestseller from the author of the acclaimed biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein.Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson set down the riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Isaacson’s portrait touched hundreds of thousands of readers.At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs still stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering.Although Jobs cooperated with the author, he asked for no control over what was written. He put nothing off-limits. He encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. He himself spoke candidly about the people he worked with and competed against. His friends, foes, and colleagues offer an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped Jobs’s approach to business, the innovative products that resulted, and his legacy.

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Autobiography of a Yogi - Thryft
Paramahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi

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Autobiography of a Yogi is one of the best-selling spiritual biographies of all time. The book is not merely read it is treasured and cherished by millions of spiritual seekers throughout the world.

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No Spin: My Autobiography - Thryft
Shane Warne

No Spin: My Autobiography

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From the start of his glittering career in 1992, to his official retirement from all formats of the game in 2013, Shane Warne has long desired to tell his incredible story without compromise. No Spin is that very story. It will offer a compelling intimate voice, true insight and a pitch-side seat to one of cricket’s finest eras, making this one of the ultimate must-have sports autobiographies.Shane is not only one of the greatest living cricket legends: he is as close as the game has had since Botham to a maverick genius on the field and a true rebel spirit off it, who always gives audiences what they want. Despite being the talismanic thorn in England’s side for nearly two decades of regular Ashes defeats, he was also much loved in the UK where he played cricket for Hampshire. He’s also a much-admired figure in India and South Africa.Alongside his mesmerising genius as a bowler, Shane has often been a controversial figure, and in this book he's talk with brutal honesty about some of the most challenging times in his life as a player. Honest, thoughtful, fearless and loved by millions, Shane is always his own man and this book is a testament to his brilliant career.

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I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Thryft
David Lagercrantz, Zlatan Ibrahimović

I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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This book would be a good read for anyone fascinated by the incredible rise of an immigrant kid to become one of the best football players in the world. Zlatan's memoir is full of explosive stories, wicked one-liners, and remarkable insights into football's biggest names. It's a candid, funny, and totally honest account that will leave you inspired and entertained. Get ready to experience the extraordinary world of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo - Thryft
Schumer

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

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A recommended read for fans of Amy Schumer's observational humor, this witty and honest memoir touches on personal anecdotes from her life, such as her childhood and experience in the entertainment industry. The book is unique in that it offers a female perspective on issues such as love, sex, and family, and it provides a refreshing take on how these topics are viewed in modern society. Reviewed as an entertaining and empowering read for women.

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Insomniac City : New York, Oliver, and Me - Thryft
Bill Hayes

Insomniac City : New York, Oliver, and Me

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Insomniac City could be a good read for anyone seeking a touching memoir that explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of everyday life in New York City. Bill Hayes captures the city's essence through his street photography and endearing vignettes of his late partner and friend, Oliver Sacks. The book is a celebration of life, love, and the transformative power of grief, and is sure to leave readers feeling moved and inspired.

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I am Malala : The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban - Thryft
Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai

I am Malala : The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

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When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York. At sixteen, she has become a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.

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Seven Letters from Paris - Thryft
Samantha Verant

Seven Letters from Paris

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"Seven Letters from Paris" is a great read for those who believe in the power and longevity of true love. Samantha's journey to reconnect with her long-lost love, Jean-Luc, after 20 years of separation will inspire readers to follow their hearts. What makes this book unique is the use of love letters as a medium to rekindle the passion between the two protagonists, making it a nostalgic and romantic read.

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The Pursuit Of Salvation - A Critical Guide To The Novels Of Graham Greene - Thryft
Georg M.A. Gaston

The Pursuit Of Salvation - A Critical Guide To The Novels Of Graham Greene

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Recommendation: This book would be an excellent pick for literature students who are interested in understanding the works of Graham Greene better. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Greene's unique approach towards themes of redemption and salvation, and how his life experiences influenced his writing. The extensive references to other critical studies also make it a valuable resource for academic research.

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It Worked for Me : In Life and Leadership - Thryft
Tony Koltz, Colin Powell

It Worked for Me : In Life and Leadership

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New York Times Bestselling AuthorColin Powell, one of America’s most admired public figures, reveals the unique lessons that shaped his life and careerIt Worked for Me is a collection of lessons and personal anecdotes that shaped four star-general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s legendary career in public service. At its heart are Powell’s “Thirteen Rules,”—notes he accumulated on his desk that served as the basis for the leadership presentations he delivered throughout the world.Powell’s short-but-sweet rules such as “Get mad, then get over it” and “Share credit,” are illuminated by revealing personal stories that introduce and expand on his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and above all, respect for others. In work and life, Powell writes, “It is the human gesture that counts.”A compelling storyteller, Powell shares parables both humorous and solemn that offer wise advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond. “Trust your people,” he councils as he delegates presidential briefing responsibilities to two junior aides. “Do your best--someone is watching,” he advises those just starting out, recalling his own teenage summer job shipping cases of soda. Powell combines the insight he gained serving in the top ranks of the military and in four presidential administrations, as well as the lessons learned from his hardscrabble upbringing in the Bronx and his training in the ROTC. The result is a powerful portrait of a leader who was reflective, self-effacing, and grateful for the contributions of every employee, no matter how junior.Powell’s writing--straightforward, accessible, and often very funny--will inspire, move, and surprise readers. Thoughtful and revealing, his book is a brilliant and original blueprint for leadership.

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The Virgin Way : How to Listen, Learn, Laugh and Lead - Thryft
Richard Branson

The Virgin Way : How to Listen, Learn, Laugh and Lead

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There's a difference between being a leader and being a boss ...In September 2012, a YOUGOV poll conducted in Britain found that the person British workers would most like as their manager was Sir Richard Branson.With over 40 years in business, Richard Branson is an inspiring pioneer of humanitarian projects and an iconic business leader. In The Virgin Way, Richard shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. Featuring anecdotes from his own business dealings, as well as his observations of many others who have inspired him – from politicians, business leaders, explorers, scientists and philanthropists – Richard reflects on the qualities he feels are essential for success in today's world.This is not a conventional book on leadership. There are no rules – but rather the secrets of leadership that he has learned along the way from his days at Virgin Records, to his recent work with The Elders. Whether you're at the beginning of your career, or head of a Fortune 500 company – this is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader – not just a boss.

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My Family and Other Animals - Thryft
Gerald Durrell

My Family and Other Animals

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When the unconventional Durrell family can no longer endure the damp, gray English climate, they do what any sensible family would do: sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. My Family and Other Animals was intended to embrace the natural history of the island but ended up as a delightful account of Durrell’s family’s experiences, from the many eccentric hangers-on to the ceaseless procession of puppies, toads, scorpions, geckoes, ladybugs, glowworms, octopuses, bats, and butterflies into their home.

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The Long Run : A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete - Thryft
Matt Long, Charles Butler

The Long Run : A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete

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The Long Run is a must-read for those looking for an uplifting story of perseverance and triumph over adversity. Matt Long’s determination to recover from a debilitating injury and compete in the New York City Marathon is incredibly inspiring. The book provides an honest and raw insight into the psychological and physical challenges he faced, and his love for running as a means of recovery is heartwarming. The Long Run is perfect for anyone looking for a story of hope and resilience.

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I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced : A Memoir - Thryft
Delphine Minoui, Nujood Ali, Linda Coverdale

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced : A Memoir

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This book is an inspiring tale of Nujood Ali, a brave young girl who stood up against cultural norms and fought for her freedom. Through her honest and harrowing storytelling, Nujood takes us on a journey that will leave you in awe of her strength and resilience. This memoir is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, no matter the odds stacked against you. If you're looking for a book that will inspire and empower you, then "I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced" is a must-read.

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Unstoppable : My Life So Far - Thryft
Maria Sharapova

Unstoppable : My Life So Far

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The fiercely honest, fearless, darkly funny autobiography of global tennis star Maria SharapovaIn the middle of the night, a father and his daughter step off a Greyhound bus in Florida and head straight to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. They ring the bell, though no one is expecting them and they don't speak English. They have arrived from Russia with just seven hundred dollars and the conviction that this six-year-old girl will be the world's next great tennis star. They are right.This is Maria Sharapova's gripping and fearless autobiography, telling her story from her roots in the small Siberian town her parents fled to after the Chernobyl disaster, through her arrival in the US with nothing and her phenomenal rise to success - winning Wimbledon aged just seventeen - to the disasters that threatened her career and her fight back. Here the five-time Grand Slam winner gives us candid insights into her relationship with her father, who gave up his job and life in Russia to dedicate himself to his daughter; the truth behind her famous rivalry with Serena Williams; the injuries and suspension controversy that threatened to end it all; and her recent battle to get back on court.Told with the same combative, no-holds-barred attitude as her game, it's a story of crazy luck, mistakes, rivalries, sacrifice, survival and, above all, the constant, unwavering determination to win.

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Life Without Limits : Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life - Thryft
Nick Vujicic

Life Without Limits : Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life

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ECPA BESTSELLER—Over one million copies sold! •  What Would Your Life be Like if Anything Were Possible? Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an independent, rich, fulfilling, and “ridiculously good” life while serving as a role model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, Nick eagerly spreads his message: the most important goal is to find your life’s purpose and to never give up, despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in your way.Nick tells the story of his physical disabilities and the emotional battle he endured while learning to deal with them as a child, teen, and young adult. “For the longest, loneliest time, I wondered if there was anyone on earth  like me , and whether there was any purpose to my life other than pain and humiliation.” Nick shares how his faith in God has been his major source of strength, and he   explains that once he found a sense of purpose—inspiring others to better their lives and the world around them--he found the confidence to build a rewarding and productive life without limits. Let Nick inspire you to start living your own life without limits.Nick offers practical advice for realizing a life of fulfillment and happiness by building trust in others, developing supportive relationships, and gaining strength for the journey. He encourages the reader by showing how he learned to accept what he could not control and focus instead on what he could.   Includes a  Life Without Limits  Personal Action Plan to help anyone determine their unique path to a successful life.

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The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou - Thryft
Maya Angelou

The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou

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This book is perfect for anyone interested in reading about the life of one of America's greatest voices. Through her six autobiographies, Maya Angelou explores complex themes such as identity, race, and womanhood, with poetic prose that is both raw and powerful. Her story is one of triumph over adversity, and her inspiring journey will resonate with readers of all backgrounds and ages.

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Leading : Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester United - Thryft
Michael Moritz, Alex Ferguson

Leading : Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester United

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After an astonishing career-first in Scotland, and then over 27 years with Manchester United Football Club- Sir Alex Ferguson delivers Leading , in which the greatest soccer coach of all time will analyze the pivotal leadership decisions of his 38 years as a manager and, with his friend and collaborator Sir Michael Moritz, draw out lessons anyone can use in business and life to generate long-term transformational success.From hiring practices to firing decisions, from dealing with transition to teamwork, from mastering the boardroom to responding to failure and adversity, Leading is as inspiring as it is practical, and a go-to reference for any leader in business, sports, and life.

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Living with a Wild God : A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything - Thryft
Barbara Ehrenreich

Living with a Wild God : A Nonbeliever's Search for the Truth about Everything

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed comes a brave, frank, and exquisitely written memoir that will change the way you see the world. Barbara Ehrenreich is one of the most important thinkers of our time. Educated as a scientist, she is an author, journalist, activist, and advocate for social justice. In LIVING WITH A WILD GOD, she recounts her quest-beginning in childhood-to find "the Truth" about the universe and everything else: What's really going on? Why are we here? In middle age, she rediscovered the journal she had kept during her tumultuous adolescence, which records an event so strange, so cataclysmic, that she had never, in all the intervening years, written or spoken about it to anyone. It was the kind of event that people call a "mystical experience"-and, to a steadfast atheist and rationalist, nothing less than shattering. In LIVING WITH A WILD GOD, Ehrenreich reconstructs her childhood mission, bringing an older woman's wry and erudite perspective to a young girl's impassioned obsession with the questions that, at one point or another, torment us all. The result is both deeply personal and cosmically sweeping-a searing memoir and a profound reflection on science, religion, and the human condition. With her signature combination of intellectual rigor and uninhibited imagination, Ehrenreich offers a true literary achievement-a work that has the power not only to entertain but amaze.

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The Greatest Trade Ever : How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion - Thryft
Gregory Zuckerman

The Greatest Trade Ever : How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion

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The greatest trade ever is the thrilling story of the trader john paulson who predicted the economic crash in 2008- and made the biggest windfall in history, by gregory zuckerman. Autumn 2008. The world's finances collapse but one man makes a killing. John paulson, a softly spoken hedge-fund manager who still took the bus to work, seemed unlikely to stake his career on one big gamble. But he did - and the greatest trade ever is the story of how he realised that the sub-prime housing bubble was going to burst, making $15 billion for his fund and more than $4 billion for himself in a single year. It's a tale of folly and wizardry, individual brilliance versus institutional stupidity. John paulson made the biggest winning bet in history. And this is how he did it. 'the definitive account of a sensational trade' michael lewis, author of the big short'extraordinary, excellent' observer'a must-read for anyone fascinated by financial madness' mail on sunday'a forensic, read-in-one-sitting boo

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Son of Hamas - Thryft
Mosab Hassan Yousef

Son of Hamas

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Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status… and power. But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence, and embraced instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader, Jesus. In Son of Hamas, Mosab Yousef—now called "Joseph"—reveals new information about the world's most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public, and his belief that the Christian mandate to "love your enemies" is the only way to peace in the Middle East.

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The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World - Thryft
Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World

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Recommendation: - The Age of Turbulence is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the global economy. Alan Greenspan, a prominent figure in the financial world, provides unparalleled insights into the events that shaped our modern economy. Through his own experiences as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Greenspan offers a unique perspective that is both informative and thought-provoking. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom and is sure to leave a lasting impact on its readers.

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Mein Kampf - Thryft
Adolf Hitler

Mein Kampf

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This book is not recommended due to its deeply hateful and harmful content. We do not condone the promotion of Nazi ideology or hate speech.

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Until Tuesday : A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him - Thryft
Luis Carlos Montalván, Bret Witter

Until Tuesday : A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him

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A heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier’s life forever. A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. He wondered if he would ever recover.Then Luis met Tuesday, a sensitive golden retriever trained to assist the disabled. Tuesday had lived among prisoners and at a home for troubled boys, and he found it difficult to trust in or connect with a human being—until Luis. Until Tuesday is the story of how two wounded warriors, who had given so much and suffered the consequences, found salvation in each other. It is a story about war and peace, injury and recovery, psychological wounds and spiritual restoration. But more than that, it is a story about the love between a man and dog, and how, together, they healed each other’s souls.

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Every Living Thing - Thryft
James Herriot

Every Living Thing

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"Every Living Thing" is perfect for animal lovers and those who enjoy heartwarming, uplifting stories. The book takes readers on a journey through the life of a country vet, introducing them to a cast of lovable characters, both human and animal. James Herriot's writing style is both engaging and humorous, making it a pleasure to read. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way in which Herriot weaves together the stories of the people and animals in his life, leaving readers feeling inspired and connected to the natural world.

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Civilian Warriors : The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror - Thryft
Erik Prince

Civilian Warriors : The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror

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No company in our time has been as mysterious or as controversial as Blackwater. Founded by former Navy SEAL Erik Prince in 1997, it recruited special forces veterans and others with the skills and courage to take on the riskiest security jobs in the world. As its reputation grew, government demand for its services escalated, and Blackwater's men eventually completed nearly one hundred thousand missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Both the Bush and Obama administrations found the company indispensible. It sounds like a classic startup success story, except for one problem: Blackwater has been demonized around the world. From uninformed news coverage to grossly distorted fictional portrayals, Blackwater employees have been smeared as mercenaries, profiteers, jackbooted thugs, and worse. Because of the secrecy requirements of Blackwater's contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to speak out when his company's opponents spread false information. But now he's able to tell the full and often shocking story of Blackwater's rise and fall. In Civilian Warriors, Prince pulls no punches and spares no details. He explains his original goal of building an elite center for military and law enforcement training. He recounts how the company shifted gears after 9/11. He honors our troops while challenging the Pentagon's top leadership. And he reveals why highly efficient private military contractors have been essential to running our armed forces, since long before Blackwater came along. Above all, Prince debunks myths about Blackwater that spread while he was forced to remain silent-myths that tarnished the memory of men who gave their lives for their country but never got the recognition they deserved.He reveals new information about some of the biggest controversies of the War on Terror, including:• The true story of the Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad.• The actual details of Blackwater's so-called impunity in Iraq.• The events leading up to the televised deaths of Blackwater contractors in Fallujah.

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Damn Few : Making the Modern Seal Warrior - Thryft
Rorke Denver

Damn Few : Making the Modern Seal Warrior

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From leadership expert, former Navy SEAL, "American Grit" feature player, and author of Worth Dying For: A Navy SEAL's Call to a Nation, Rorke Denver, the bestselling account of how he helped create the U.S. Navy SEALS of today. Rorke Denver trains the men who become Navy SEALs--the most creative problem solvers on the modern battlefield, ideal warriors for the kinds of wars America is fighting now. With his years of action-packed mission experience and a top training role, Lieutenant Commander Denver understands exactly how tomorrow's soldiers are recruited, sculpted, motivated, and deployed.Now, Denver takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program he now oversees. He recounts his experience evolving from a young SEAL hopeful pushing his way through Hell Week, into a warrior engaging in dangerous stealth missions across the globe, and finally into a lieutenant commander directing the indoctrination, requalification programs, and the "Hero or Zero" missions his SEALs undertake.From his own SEAL training and missions overseas, Denver details how the SEALs' creative operations became front and center in America's War on Terror-and how they are altering warfare everywhere. In fourteen years as a SEAL officer, Rorke Denver tangled with drug lords in Latin America, stood up to violent mobs in Liberia, and battled terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan. Leading 200 commando missions, he earned the Bronze Star with V for valor. He has also served as flag aide to the admiral in charge and spent the past four years as executive officer of the Navy Special Warfare Center's Advanced Training Command in Coronado, California, directing all phases of the basic and advanced training that prepare men for war in SEAL teams. He recently starred in the film Act of Valor. He is married and has two daughters.Ellis Henican is a columnist at Newsday and an on-air commentator at the Fox News Channel. He has written two recent New York Times bestsellers, Home Team with New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and In the Blink of an Eye with NASCAR legend Michael Waltrip.With all the SEALs' recent successes, we have been getting a level of acclaim we're not used to. But something important has been missing in this warm burst of publicity . Correcting that is my mission here.My own SEAL dream was launched by a book. My hope is that this one teaches lessons that go far beyond the battlefield, inspiring a fresh generation of warriors to carry on that dream.-Lieutenant Commander Rorke Denver

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Tigers in Paradise : The Collected Works of Philip Jeyaretnam - Thryft
Philip Jeyaretnam

Tigers in Paradise : The Collected Works of Philip Jeyaretnam

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A collection of essays and two novels by critically acclaimed Singaporean writer Philip Jeyaretnam. This anthology includes the two novels Raffles Place Ragtime, Abraham's Promise, his collection of short stories (First Loves, with two new stories), essays and a Foreword by Peter Wicks.

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The Moaning of Life : The Worldly Wisdom of Karl Pilkington - Thryft
Karl Pilkington

The Moaning of Life : The Worldly Wisdom of Karl Pilkington

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Karl Pilkington is back on the road, and this time he's on a journey of self-discovery, in The Moaning of Life , the follow-up to  An Idiot Abroad Karl Pilkington is 40 years old. He's not married, he doesn't have kids, and he has a job where he's known as an "idiot." It's time for him to take stock and face up to life's big question—what does it all mean? Karl is no stranger to travel, and now he's off on a series of madcap adventures around the globe to find out how other cultures approach life's big issues. Traveling from far-flung tribes to high-tech cities, Karl experiences everything from a drive-through wedding in Las Vegas to a vocational theme park in Japan. He meets a group of people in Mexico who find happiness through pain, attends a clowning school in Los Angeles, and even encounters a woman in Bali who lets him help deliver her baby. Have his experiences changed him? Find out in this hilarious new book where Karl shares his stories and opinions in his inimitable style.

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A Writer's Diary - Being Extracts From The Diary Of Virginia Woolf - Thryft
Virginia Woolf

A Writer's Diary - Being Extracts From The Diary Of Virginia Woolf

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Recommended for literature enthusiasts. Gain insight into the private world and creative vision of one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century.

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I'm Feeling Lucky : The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59 - Thryft
Douglas Edwards

I'm Feeling Lucky : The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59

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“An exciting story [that] shines light on the inner workings of the fledgling Google and on the personalities of its founders.”— The Daily BeastIn its infancy, Google embraced extremes—endless days fueled by unlimited free food, nonstop data-based debates, and blood-letting hockey games. The company’s fresh-from-grad-school leaders sought more than old notions of success; they wanted to make all the information in the world available to everyone—instantly. Google, like the Big Bang, was a singularity—an explosive release of raw intelligence and unequaled creative energy—and while others have described what Google accomplished, no one has explained how it felt to be a part of it. Until now.As employee number 59, Douglas Edwards was a key part of Google’s earliest days. Experience the unnerving mix of camaraderie and competition as Larry Page and Sergey Brin create a famously nonhierarchical structure, fight against conventional wisdom, and race to implement myriad new features while coolly burying broken ideas. I’m Feeling Lucky captures the self-created culture of the world’s most transformative corporation and offers unique access to the emotions experienced by those who virtually overnight built one of the world’s best-known brands.“Edwards does an excellent job of telling his story with a fun, outsider-insider voice. The writing is sharp.”— Boston Globe“An affectionate, compulsively readable recounting of the early years of Google.”— Publishers Weekly

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My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward : A Memoir - Thryft
Mark Lukach

My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward : A Memoir

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My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward is a must-read for those seeking to understand the devastating impact of mental illness on relationships. Mark recounts his family's struggles with honestly and raw emotion. He also provides insights into the difficult choices that family members of those suffering from mental illness must make to ensure the safety of their loved one. Ultimately, though, this memoir is a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Adult Fantasy : searching for true maturity in an age of mortgages, marriages, and other adult milestones - Thryft
Briohny Doyle

Adult Fantasy : searching for true maturity in an age of mortgages, marriages, and other adult milestones

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‘I pictured myself a wine-dark streak in a TV desert, ears too full of the summer wind to hear that ominous ticking in the the sound of a cultural clock counting me out of youth.’Briohny Doyle turned thirty without a clear idea of what her adult life should look like. The world she lived in — with its global economic uncertainty, political conservatism, and precarious employment conditions — didn’t match the one her parents grew up in. She read article after article about the reluctance of millennials to embrace the traditional markers of a stable job, a house in the suburbs, a nuclear family. But do these emblems of maturity mean the same thing today as they did thirty years ago?In this smart, spirited enquiry, Doyle examines whether millennials are redefining what it means to be an adult now. Blending personal essay and cultural critique, she ventures into the big claims of philosophy and the neon buzz of pop culture to in a rapidly changing world, do the so-called adult milestones distract us from other measures of maturity?

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Beautiful Ever After - Thryft
Katie Piper

Beautiful Ever After

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

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Trump : The Art of the Deal - Thryft
Tony Schwartz, Donald J. Trump

Trump : The Art of the Deal

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Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him America’s foremost deal maker! “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. Trump  Here is Trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It’s the most streetwise business book there is—and the ultimate read for anyone interested in achieving money and success, and knowing the man behind the spotlight.

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Hudson Taylor - Thryft
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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American Requiem - Thryft
James Carroll

American Requiem

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A National Book Award Winner, New York Times bestselling author James Carroll's An American Requiem is "a tragic, moving book about a family torn apart by the Vietnam War, a young man looking for God, a writer finding his voice" ( Boston Magazine ). An American Requiem is the story of one man's coming of age. But more than that, it is a coming to terms with the conflicts that disrupted many families, inflicting personal wounds that were also social, political, and religious. James Carroll grew up in a Catholic family that seemed blessed. His father Joe had abandoned his own dream of becoming a priest to rise through the ranks of Hoover's FBI and then become one of the most powerful men in the Pentagon, the founder of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Young Jim lived the privileged life of a general's son, dating the daughter of a vice president and meeting the pope, all in the shadow of nuclear war, waiting for the red telephone to ring in his parents' house. He worshiped his father until Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights movement, turmoil in the Catholic Church, and then Vietnam combined to outweigh the bond between father and son. These were issues on which they would never agree. Only after Carroll left the priesthood to become a writer and husband with children of his own did he come to understand fully the struggles his father had faced. In this work of nonfiction, the bestselling novelist draws on the skills he honed with nine much-admired novels to tell the story he was, literally, born to tell. An American Requiem is a benediction on his father's life, his family's struggles, and the legacies of an entire generation.

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Elizabeth Choy: More than a war heroine : a biography - Thryft
Mei Zhou

Elizabeth Choy: More than a war heroine : a biography

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Recommended for history buffs. Provides insight into the Japanese Occupation of Singapore and the story of an incredible woman who persevered.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers : 101 Daily Devotions to Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire Mothers - Thryft
Susan M. Heim, Lisa Whelchel, Karen C. Talcott

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers : 101 Daily Devotions to Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire Mothers

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Throughout time, women have shared their joys and sorrows, thoughts and feelings, experiences and life lessons with one another. The tradition continues in this book with 101 stories of friendship, faith, and comfort that affirm God’s unconditional love and His wisdom. Women will find encouragement, solace, and strength in these personal stories and prayers that cover motherhood from its joys and everyday trials to tests of faith.

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Isidro Ferrer - Thryft
Jianping He Not Available (Na)

Isidro Ferrer

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Isidro Ferrer's contribution to this series on young and prominent graphic designers offers a showcase of his visually striking work. His creative process is highlighted through his latest designs and posters. This book is a perfect fit for those looking to admire the unique and remarkable visual designs of a new generation of graphic designers.

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Memories That Smell Like Gasoline - Thryft
David Wojnarowicz

Memories That Smell Like Gasoline

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Not content to be a tremendous photographer, painter, film-maker, performance artist and activist David Wojnarowicz (1954-1992) was also the author of three classic books: "Close to the Knives," "The Waterfront Journals "and "Memories That Smell Like Gasoline," now back in print from Artspace. This volume collects four tales--"Into the Drift and Sway," "Doing Time in a Disposable Body," "Spiral" and the title story--interspersed with ink drawings by the artist. "Sometimes it gets dark in here behind these eyes I feel like the physical equivalent of a scream. The highway at night in the headlights of this speeding car speeding is the only motion that lets the heart unravel and in the wind of the road the two story framed houses appear one after the other like some cinematic stage set..." From these opening sentences of the book (in "Into the Drift and Sawy"), Wojnarowicz lets loose a salvo of explicit gay sexual reverie harshly lit by the New York cityscape: escapades in movie theaters and bus terminals, amid the ascent of AIDS and Wojnarowicz's own consciousness of the virus in himself and at large in the gay community.

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Making the Cat Laugh - Thryft
Lynne Truss

Making the Cat Laugh

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One woman's journal of single life on the margins. A brilliant collection of Lynne Truss' journalism -- recording the life of a metropolitan refugee from coupledom. The alternative 'Bridget Jones'. For seven long years, starting in 'The Listener' in 1988 and continuing in 'The Times' and 'Woman's Journal', Lynne Truss has been trying to make her cat laugh. It has been an uphill task, which is why she deserves this book, a recognition of outstanding courage in the face of futility. Along the way, 'Margins', 'Single of Life' and 'One Woman's Journal' have collected a band of devoted fans, yet still the cat remains unimpressed. Never have so many jokes about Kitbits been found in such concentration as in 'Making the Cat Laugh'. But under the headings such as 'The Single Woman Considers Going Out but Doesn't Fancy the Hassle' and 'The Single Woman Stays at Home and Goes Quietly Mad', we discover a writer not only obsessed with cats, but prone to over-reacting generally - to news stories, s

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No Ones Perfect - Thryft
Gerry Harcourt, Hirotada Ototake

No Ones Perfect

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A boy born without arms or legs tells his own amazing story!Oto came home from school one day and told his parents he had signed up to play basketball. Most parents would be delighted; his were shocked. After all, Oto was born with no arms and no legs. But as this extraordinary young man has proven again and again, hard work, humor, versatility, and anupbeat approach to life are as valuable as limbs. No One's Perfect is his true account of how he slam-dunked one challenge after another, including basketball.In a style purposefully meant to reach all ages, Oto writes about his unique childhood in Japan, a country that traditionally has shielded the disabled from the public eye. But hide Oto? Try hiding the sun! From his earliest days, he brought such a winning optimism into the crowds around him-curiouskindergartners, skeptical members of the public school board, gaping passersby-that it was hard to resist him.Now, as a young adult, Oto has taken on the work of establishing a "barrier-free" environment for others, in the government, in the media, in the eyes of all he meets. His book has sold over four million copies in Japan, where he has utterly changed the way people view the disabled.Unsentimental and understated (you know the day-to-day routine can't have been as easy as he makes it sound), Oto's message nonetheless hits the heart. And though you need bravery and constant energy to overcome disabilities, you also need the understanding of those around you. Strong parents andunconventional teachers bucked the rigid status quo to give Oto a chance at a normal life, and he took it from there. Running races, learning to swim, even getting into fights, he made his classmates feel "He's one of us," so they were willing to join forces with him to help break down the barriershe faced.

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A Prison Diary Volume I : Hell - Thryft
Jeffrey Archer

A Prison Diary Volume I : Hell

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DAY 5 MONDAY 23 JULY 2001 5.53AMThe sun is shining through the bars of my window on what must be a glorious summer day. I've been incarcerated in a cell five paces by three for twelve and a half hours, and will not be let out again until midday; eighteen and a half hours of solitary confinement. There is a child of seventeen in the cell below me who has been charged with shoplifting – his first offence, not even convicted – and he is being locked up for eighteen and a half hours, unable to speak to anyone. This is Great Britain in the twenty-first century, not Turkey, not Nigeria, not Kosovo, but Britain.On Thursday 19 July 2001, after a perjury trial lasting seven weeks, Jeffrey Archer was sentenced to four years in jail. He was to spend the first twenty-two days and fourteen hours in HMP Belmarsh, a double A-Category high-security prison in South London, which houses some of Britain ‘s most violent criminals. This is the author's daily record of the time he spent there.

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The Diary Of John Sung - Extracts From His Journals And Notes - Thryft
Compiled by LEVI

The Diary Of John Sung - Extracts From His Journals And Notes

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Dr John Sung is considered by many as one of the greatest Chinese evangelists to have lived. A valiant and powerful evangelist, he brought powerful revival to the Chinese Church in China and many parts of Asia in the first half of the twentieth century. John Sung's influence is keenly felt till this day. The Diary of John Sung offers a new, more dynamic and accurate translation of John Sung's Chinese journals, which were originally published as The Journal Once Lost . Various Chinese names and phrases are also rendered more effectively to provide greater ease of reading. With nine chapters and an index, the overall bulk of the book has been reduced for a more enjoyable read. The valuable information and rare old photographs featured in this book will bring us back to the days of a man who dedicated his entire life to God.

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Dolly : My Life and Other Unfinished Business - Thryft
Dolly Parton

Dolly : My Life and Other Unfinished Business

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Dolly Parton's autobiography is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration. Her straightforward and humorous writing style allows readers to delve into her life philosophy - the down-home way of living that brought her tremendous success. Readers will find solace in her journey and be motivated to embrace their unique self.

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