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Stephen E. Ambrose

Band of Brothers Us Tie in : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne : from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest

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This book is a gripping account of the remarkable men of Easy Company, who demonstrated unparalleled bravery and loyalty in the face of adversity during World War II. From the intense training in Georgia to the climactic capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest, readers will be captivated by the unbreakable bond and sacrifice exhibited by these ordinary men turned extraordinary soldiers. Ambrose's vivid storytelling transports readers into the heart of the action, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history, war, and the power of camaraderie.

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Lady Colin Campbell

Meghan And Harry - The Real Story

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This book could be a good read for those who have followed the story of Meghan and Harry and are interested in the details behind their decision to step down as senior royals. Lady Colin Campbell's insight provides a unique perspective and a balanced view of the situation. The book delves into the cultural differences that influenced their conduct and ultimately their decision to create a new system. Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of why Meghan and Harry's story is so compelling.

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Shelley Frisch, Rüdiger Safranski

Nietzsche : A Philosophical Biography

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A seminal biography, essential reading for anyone studying the philosophy of history's most enigmatic and fascinating thinker. No other modern philosopher has proved as influential as Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) and none is as poorly understood. In the first new biography in decades, Rüdiger Safranski, one of the foremost living Nietzsche scholars, re-creates the anguished life of Nietzsche while simultaneously assessing the philosophical implications of his morality, religion, and art. Struggling to break away from the oppressive burdens of the past, Nietzsche invented a unique philosophy based on compulsive self-consciousness and constant self-revision. As groundbreaking as it will be long-lasting, this biography offers a brilliant, multifaceted portrait of a towering figure.

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Alain de Botton

How Proust Can Change Your Life

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The starting point of How Proust Can Change Your Life is that a great novel can be nothing less than life-transforming. This is an unusual claim: our education system, while stressing that novels are highly worthwhile, rarely investigates why this is so. How Proust Can Change Your Life takes Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time as the basis for a sustained investigation into the power and significance of literature. Proust's novel, almost a byword for obscurity and irrelevance, emerges as an invaluable source of insight into the workings of love, society, art and the meaning of existence.The book reveals Proust's thoughts on how to revive a relationship, choose a good doctor, enjoy a holiday, make friends and respond to insult. A vivid portrait of the eccentric yet deeply sympathetic author is built up out of extracts from his letters, essays and fiction and is combined with a commentary on the power of literature to change our lives. A self-help book like few others.

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Rashmi Bansal

Connect the Dots

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"Connect the Dots" could be a good read for someone who is looking for a practical guide towards starting and building their own business. The book highlights the journeys of 20 successful entrepreneurs in India from humble beginnings who found success by "connecting the dots". The book also explores the importance of recognizing opportunities and taking bold risks in shaping your future, making it an inspiring read for entrepreneurs.

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Laura Shapiro

What She Ate - Six Remarkable Women And The Food That Tells Their Stories

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What She Ate would be a good read for someone interested in food and history. The author examines the relationship six remarkable women had with food. Through their plates, recipe books, and shopping trolleys she reveals their love, rage, desire, denial, need, and pleasure. The book offers a unique exploration into the women's lives and relationships with food, providing insight into their experiences beyond what is commonly known.

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Alexandra Fuller

Leaving Before The Rains Come

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"Leaving Before the Rains Come" would appeal to readers who enjoy memoirs that are unconventional, raw and honest, as it's a memoir of self-discovery and courage. Alexandra Fuller is a child of the Rhodesian wars who struggled to come to terms with her past, her family, and the disintegration of her own marriage. The book is a breathtaking achievement filled with grace and intelligence, and is an unforgettable story of sorrow grounded in the tragic grandeur and rueful joy only to be found in Africa.

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Anne Frank, Otto H. Frank, Mirjam Pressler

The Diary of a Young Girl : The Definitive Edition

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Anne Frank's extraordinary diary, written in the Amsterdam attic where she and her family hid from the Nazis for two years, has become a world classic and a timeless testament to the human spirit. Now, in a new edition enriched by many passages originally withheld by her father, we meet an Anne more real, more human, and more vital than ever. Here she is first and foremost a teenage girl—stubbornly honest, touchingly vulnerable, in love with life. She imparts her deeply secret world of soul-searching and hungering for affection, rebellious clashes with her mother, romance and newly discovered sexuality, and wry, candid observations of her companions. Facing hunger, fear of discovery and death, and the petty frustrations of such confined quarters, Anne writes with adult wisdom and views beyond her years. Her story is that of every teenager, lived out in conditions few teenagers have ever known. --back cover

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Graham Allison, Ali Wyne, Robert D. Blackwill

Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World

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Grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy.When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format.Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India's future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader--including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2013.

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Ed Caesar

Two Hours : The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon

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Recommended for those interested in the science and history of marathon running, and the human spirit that drives us to achieve the impossible. Ed Caesar chronicles the fascinating journey of the greatest marathoners on earth and their quest to run the sub-two-hour marathon. With exclusive access to the Nike Breaking2 project and the Ineos159 event, readers will also learn about the latest advancements in physiology and technology that have made this once-impossible feat possible.

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Ted Scheinman

Camp Austen : My Life as an Accidental Jane Austen Superfan

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"Camp Austen could be a great read for anyone interested in the world of Jane Austen and her devoted fans. Scheinman's hilarious and poignant survey of the passionate literary group, combined with his insider knowledge, makes for an engaging and informative read. Fans of Austen will get a kick out of the author's struggle to shake his mother's influence and the hijinks that ensue at the Jane Austen Summer Camp. Overall, Camp Austen is a candid and comprehensive study of the enduring culture of Austen fandom."

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Committed : A Love Story

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A Love Story [Paperback] Gilbert, Elizabeth

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Jordan Belfort

The Wolf of Wall Street (Movie Tie-in Edition)

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The Wolf of Wall Street is an exciting read for those interested in finance and true crime. Jordan Belfort's outrageous rise to riches as head of the infamous boiler room Stratton Oakmont is entertaining as pulp fiction and real as a federal indictment. The book offers a glimpse into the toxic culture of Wall Street and the excess and greed that comes with it.

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Richard E. Palmer, Hans-Georg Gadamer

The Gadamer Reader : A Bouquet of the Later Writings

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"The Gadamer Reader" could be intriguing for readers who are already well-versed in Gadamer's work. This compilation of later writings covers a wide range of topics, including hermeneutics, aesthetics, and practical philosophy. Richard E. Palmer's translation and commentary aims to make Gadamer's work accessible to English-speaking audiences. The essays also include introductory remarks that provide context and define key terms, making it easier for readers to understand the significance of each essay.

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Cait Flanders

The Year of Less : How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

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In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy—only keeping her from meeting her goals—she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year.The Year of Less documents Cait’s life from July 2014 to June 2015, during which time she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away; researched the zero waste movement; and completed a television ban. At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt.What started as a simple challenge quickly became a lifeline, however, as Cait found herself in a number of situations that turned her life upside down. In the face of hardship, she realized why she had always turned to shopping, alcohol and food—and what it had cost her, for so many years. By not being able to reach for any of her usual vices, Cait changed habits she’d spent years perfecting and discovered what truly mattered to her.

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Will Durant

The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time

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A wise and witty compendium of the greatest thoughts, greatest minds, and greatest books of all time—listed in accessible and succinct form—by one of the world's greatest scholars.From the “Hundred Best Books” to the “Ten Greatest Thinkers” to the “Ten Greatest Poets,” here is a concise collection of the world’s most significant knowledge. For the better part of a century, Will Durant dwelled upon—and wrote about—the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. His selections have finally been brought together in a single, compact volume. Durant eloquently defends his choices of the greatest minds and ideas, but he also stimulates readers into forming their own opinions, encouraging them to shed their surroundings and biases and enter “The Country of the Mind,” a timeless realm where the heroes of our species dwell.From a thinker who always chose to exalt the positive in the human species, The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Time stays true to Durant's optimism. This is a book containing the absolute best of our heritage, passed on for the benefit of future generations. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events and ideas in simple and exciting terms, this is a pocket-size liberal arts and humanist curriculum in one volume.

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Ronnie Screwvala

Dream with Your Eyes Open

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In Dream With Your Eyes Open, first-generation entrepreneur and UTV-founder Ronnie Screwvala details his vast experiences and the myriad lessons learnt from more than two decades of building some successful (and some not-so-successful) businesses, bringing clarity to a quickly changing business landscape and making an impassioned case for the role of entrepreneurship in India's future.If you’ve ever had an impactful, disruptive product or business idea, been curious about owning your own business, or have already taken the first steps on your entrepreneurial journey, this is the book for you.If you’ve been running your own company for the last seven-odd years, and scale, brand and value-creation are some of the crossroads for you now, keep reading.If you think your parents or family would freak out if you dared to suggest ditching your safe haven—your professional job—to pursue your dreams of owning your own business, relax. Better yet, share this book with them.If you’re an experienced professional ready to take the plunge into starting your own business or committed to growing into an effective leader in the company you work for, read on. This book hopes to demystify failure, inspire success, raise ambitions and help you think big.Dream With Your Eyes Open shares failures and triumphs, thoughts and anecdotes in a simple narrative that could help you gain better insights into entrepreneurship and give you a fighting chance when it comes to realizing your dreams in a David-versus-Goliath world. Only then will we succeed in harnessing the country’s enormous entrepreneurial potential with the most energetic and passionate people in the world, alive with fresh mindsets, optimism and hope.This book is about ‘it can be done’, not ‘I did it’. It’s all possible. Just dream your own dream—and when you do, dream with your eyes open.

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Scott Stossel

My Age of Anxiety : Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind

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My Age of Anxiety could be a good read for individuals struggling with anxiety. Scott Stossel does a fantastic job of demystifying the condition, offering a riveting journey to wellness. He explores the biological, cultural, and environmental factors that contribute to anxiety, offering great insight into how to manage and control it. Stossel also shares his personal struggles and history of famous individuals who also suffered from anxiety, making this book relatable and inspirational.

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Shane Dawson

I Hate Myselfie : A Collection of Essays by Shane Dawson

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If you're a fan of Shane Dawson's hilarious and sometimes shocking YouTube videos, you won't want to miss his memoir, "I Hate Myselfie." In this collection of personal essays, Shane takes you behind the scenes of his life, from growing up as an introverted kid to dealing with the ups and downs of fame. With his signature wit and candor, Shane shares stories that are at times heartbreaking, often hilarious, and always relatable. Dive into this raw and entertaining book that will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the messy journey of growing up.

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Li Cunxin

Mao's Last Dancer

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Raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Cunxin's childhood revolved around the commune, his family and Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. Until, that is, Madame Mao's cultural delegates came in search of young peasants to study ballet at the academy in Beijing and he was thrust into a completely unfamiliar world. When a trip to Texas as part of a rare cultural exchange opened his eyes to life and love beyond China's borders, he defected to the United States in an extraordinary and dramatic tale of Cold War intrigue. Told in his own distinctive voice, this is Li's inspirational story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer, and one of the world's greatest ballet dancers.

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Joey Graceffa

In Real Life : My Journey to a Pixelated World

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Recommended for fans of Joey Graceffa who want to understand his journey to self-acceptance, with insights into his struggles with family, bullying and finding his true passion. His honesty and openness shine through in this funny, warm-hearted and inspiring memoir that shows the value of perseverance, love and the importance of being true to oneself.

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Bill Bryson

Down Under

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Down Under by Bill Bryson is a witty and humorous travelogue that takes the reader on an adventure through the vast and dangerous country of Australia. Bryson captures the essence of the country's unique geography and wildlife in an entertaining and informative manner. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a curious armchair explorer, this book will leave you enchanted with the beauty, resilience, and danger of Australia.

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Levi Lusko

Through The Eyes Of A Lion

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Recommendation: - "Through The Eyes Of A Lion" is a deeply moving and transparent book that offers a fresh perspective on navigating life's most challenging moments. Lusko's heartfelt journey from unimaginable loss to unwavering faith is both inspiring and relatable. With a focus on resilience and finding purpose in pain, this book serves as a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is hope and strength to be found. An essential read for anyone seeking guidance on how to turn their pain into a roar story.

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Admiral William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed : 10 Life Lessons from a Navy SEAL

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This book is a perfect read for anyone seeking practical wisdom and motivation to maintain a structured lifestyle. Admiral William H. McRaven's personal experiences as a Navy SEAL provide valuable insights on how to overcome challenges and achieve success. The book emphasizes the importance of daily habits and routine, offering practical advice that can be easily implemented in daily life. With its concise and inspiring narrative, this book will leave readers feeling motivated and empowered to make positive changes.

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G.I. Gurdjieff

Meetings with Remarkable Men

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The exhilarating, life-affirming call to spiritual arms from world-renowned spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff 'Gurdjieff's voice is heard as a call. He calls because he suffers from the inner chaos in which we live. He calls to us to open our eyes. He asks us why we are here, what we wish for, what forces we obey. He asks us, above all, if we understand what we are . . .' Part adventure narrative, part travelogue, part spiritual guide, Meetings with Remarkable Men is suffused with Gurdjieff's unique perspective on life. With vivacity and charm, he organizes his account around portraits of the remarkable men and women who accompanied him through remote parts of the Near East and Central Asia, and who aided his search for hidden knowledge. Among them are Gurdjieff's own father (a traditional bard), a Russian prince dedicated to the search for Truth, a Christian missionary who entered a World Brotherhood deep in Asia, and a woman who escaped slavery to become a trusted member of Gurdjieff's group of fellow seekers. Meetings with Remarkable Men conveys a haunting sense of what it means to live fully - with conscience, with purpose and with heart.

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Lawrence Wright

Thirteen Days In September - Carter, Begin, And Sadat At Camp David

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Thirteen Days In September could be a good read for history buffs and those interested in real-life diplomacy. The book takes you through the intense negotiations and behind-the-scenes moments of the historic Camp David summit, where President Jimmy Carter played a crucial role in brokering peace between Israel and Egypt. Lawrence Wright's day-by-day account brings to life the challenges, compromises, and triumphs of the summit, making it a captivating and informative read.

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Rich Roll

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

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

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Reza Aslan

Zealot : The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

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From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.” The revolutionary movement he launched was so threatening to the established order that he was captured, tortured, and executed as a state criminal. Within decades after his shameful death, his followers would call him God. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history’s most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic fervor. Scores of Jewish prophets, preachers, and would-be messiahs wandered through the Holy Land, bearing messages from God. This was the age of zealotry—a fervent nationalism that made resistance to the Roman occupation a sacred duty incumbent on all Jews. And few figures better exemplified this principle than the charismatic Galilean who defied both the imperial authorities and their allies in the Jewish religious hierarchy. Balancing the Jesus of the Gospels against the historical sources, Aslan describes a man full of conviction and passion, yet rife with contradiction; a man of peace who exhorted his followers to arm themselves with swords; an exorcist and faith healer who urged his disciples to keep his identity a secret; and ultimately the seditious “King of the Jews” whose promise of liberation from Rome went unfulfilled in his brief lifetime. Aslan explores the reasons why the early Christian church preferred to promulgate an image of Jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary. And he grapples with the riddle of how Jesus understood himself, the mystery that is at the heart of all subsequent claims about his divinity. Zealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of Jesus of Nazareth’s life and mission. The result is a thought-provoking, elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fast-paced novel: a singularly brilliant portrait of a man, a time, and the birth of a religion.Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions. His first book, No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, has been translated into thirteen languages and was cited by Blackwell’s as one of the 100 most important books of the decade. He is also the author of How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization and the End of the War on Terror, as well as the editor of Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East. Born in Iran, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.

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Carmen Maria Machado

In The Dream House

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In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado's engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad. Tracing the full arc of a harrowing experience with a charismatic but volatile woman, this is a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse.Each chapter views the relationship through a different lens, as Machado holds events up to the light and examines them from distinct angles. She casts a critical eye over legal proceedings, fairy tales, Star Trek and Disney villains, as well as iconic works of film and fiction, infusing all with her characteristic wit, playfulness and openness to enquiry. The result is a powerful book that explodes our ideas about what a memoir can do and be.

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Viktor E. Frankl, Ilse Lasch

Man's Search For Meaning : The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust

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If you're grappling with life's challenges or seeking a deeper understanding of human resilience, Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning" could be a profound read for you. This book goes beyond the mere narrative of survival; it delves into how finding purpose can be a lifeline in the darkest of times. It's an illuminating exploration of the human spirit that continues to inspire readers to find meaning in their own lives, regardless of circumstance.

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Naomi Klein, Yvon Chouinard

Let My People Go Surfing : The Education of a Reluctant Businessman - Including 10 More Years of Business as Usual

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In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life-a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project : Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

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This book could be a good read for you if you've ever wondered how to make the most out of life and find true happiness. Gretchen Rubin takes you on a journey through her own experiences, exploring the wisdom of the ages, scientific research, and lessons from popular culture. With her down-to-earth writing style, she shows that even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact on our happiness. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to create positive changes in your own life.

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Andrew G. McCabe

The Threat : How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump

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"The Threat" offers a gripping, candid account of Andrew G. McCabe's career in the FBI, from fighting Russian organized crime to preventing terrorist attacks on Americans. McCabe's personal story of his firing under President Trump adds an extra layer of suspense to this compelling narrative. Readers interested in the workings of the FBI and its role in protecting America against both external and internal threats will find this book both informative and captivating.

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Alison Bechdel

Fun Home : A Family Tragicomic

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Fun Home could be a good read for those interested in a moving and darkly humorous family tale. The graphic illustrations and interweaving of childhood memories, college life, and present day add depth to the story. The complex relationship between Alison and her closeted homosexual father is explored in a way that is both heartbreaking and fiercely funny. Overall, Fun Home is a groundbreaking masterpiece that is definitely worth a read.

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Nikki Sixx

Heroin Diaries

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In one of the most unique memoirs of addiction ever published, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx shares mesmerizing diary entries from the year he spiraled out of control in a haze of heroin and cocaine, presented alongside riveting commentary from people who were there at the time, and from Nikki himself.When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn't any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn't do. He spent days -- sometimes alone, sometimes with other addicts, friends, and lovers -- in a coke and heroin-fueled daze. The highs were high, and Nikki's journal entries reveal some euphoria and joy. But the lows were lower, often ending with Nikki in his closet, surrounded by drug paraphernalia and wrapped in paranoid delusions.Here, Nikki shares those diary entries -- some poetic, some scatterbrained, some bizarre -- and reflects on that time. Joining him are Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Slash, Rick Nielsen, Bob Rock, and a host of ex-managers, ex-lovers, and more.Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and shockingly moving, The Heroin Diaries follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom -- and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.

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Mick Wall

Last of the Giants : The True Story of Guns N' Roses

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Last of the Giants is a thrilling memoir that delves deep into the history of Guns N' Roses, taking readers on a journey through the band's early beginnings to their epic global fame. Mick Wall's unapologetic writing style captures the essence of the band's grit and charisma while highlighting Axl Rose's magnetic personality. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rock n' roll or for fans of Guns N' Roses seeking to learn more about the band's enigmatic past.

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David Sedaris

Me Talk Pretty One Day

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"It's a pretty grim world when I can't even feel superior to a toddler." Welcome to the curious mind of David Sedaris, where dogs outrank children, guitars have breasts, and French toddlers unmask the inadequacies of the American male. Sedaris inhabits this world as a misanthrope chronicling all things petty and small. In Me Talk Pretty One Day Sedaris is as determined as ever to be nobody's hero--he never triumphs, he never conquers--and somehow, with each failure, he inadvertently becomes everybody's favorite underdog. The world's most eloquent malcontent, Sedaris has turned self-deprecation into a celebrated art form--one that is perhaps best experienced in audio. "Go Carolina," his account of "the first battle of my war against the letter s" is particularly poignant. Unable to disguise the lisp that has become his trademark, Sedaris highlights (to hilarious extent) the frustration of reading "childish s-laden texts recounting the adventures of seals or settlers named Sassy or Samuel." Including 23 of the book version's 28 stories, two live performances complete with involuntary laughter, and an uncannily accurate Billie Holiday impersonation, the audio is more than a companion to the text; it stands alone as a performance piece--only without the sock monkeys. (Running time: 5 hours, 4 cassettes) --Daphne Durham

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Sam Taylor, Lan Yan

The House of Yan : A Family at the Heart of a Century in Chinese History

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Through the sweeping cultural and historical transformations of China, entrepreneur Lan Yan traces her family’s history through early 20th Century to present day.The history of the Yan family is inseparable from the history of China over the last century. One of the most influential businesswomen of China today, Lan Yan grew up in the company of the country's powerful elite, including Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and other top leaders. Her grandfather, Yan Baohang, originally a nationalist and close to Chiang Kai-shek and his wife, Soong May-ling, later joined the communists and worked as a secret agent for Zhou Enlai during World War II. Lan's parents were diplomats, and her father, Yan Mingfu, was Mao's personal Russian translator.Inspite of their elevated status, the Yan's family life was turned upside down by the Cultural Revolution. One night in 1967, in front of a terrified ten-year-old Lan, Red Guards burst into the family home and arrested her grandfather. Days later, her father was arrested, accused of spying for the Soviet Union. Her mother, Wu Keliang, was branded a counter-revolutionary and forced to go with her daughter to a re-education camp for more than seven years, where Lan came of age as a high school student.In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in her country. In telling her and her family's story, she serves up an intimate account of the history of contemporary China.

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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'A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like ...It's an amazing tale' Bill Gates 'The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller' Warren Buffett In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today. But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons - about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world.

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Michael Lewis

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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When the crash of the U. S. stock market became public knowledge in the fall of 2008, it was already old news.

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Michael Lewis

Flash Boys

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the financial industry. With a gripping narrative, it exposes the shocking truth behind the scams and manipulations that took place within the banking system. Prepare to be both horrified and fascinated as you delve into the dark underbelly of high finance.

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Simone de Beauvoir

All Said and Done : Autobiography 1962-1972

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'All Said and Done... offers us ten years (1962-72) not so much of experience realised (although this is exceptionally packed with incident) as an imaginative and intellectual transmutation of such experience. It is a deeply serious, wholly absorbing, and marvellously stimulating testimony, which gives a complete feeling of maturity and confidence in the autobiographer who comes through with tremendous honesty and admirable lucidity and precision... it inspires one to live, to look again, to learn more, to know more deeply the people and social systems which constitute our world. It throws open the windows, and simultaneously enables one better to examine the room behind one.' - Kay Dick in the Spectator.

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S. Hussain Zaidi, Vikram Chandra

Dongri to Dubai : Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia

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Dongri to Dubai is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the underworld and its workings. With detailed accounts of notorious gangsters, and an in-depth look into the rise of the Dawood gang, readers are sure to be captivated by the book's narrative. Zaidi's storytelling provides a deep insight into the criminal underworld, its workings and the people within it.

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Greg Mortenson

Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan

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In this dramatic story; Greg Mortenson picks up where "Three Cups of Tea" left off in 2003, recounting his ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extraordinary work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders and tribal leaders, even as he was dodging shoot-outs with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban.For the first time he shares his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy - woven together with the many fascinating personal stories of the people who have been involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort.

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John Grisham

The Innocent Man

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Richard Branson

Screw It, Let's Do It : Lessons in Life

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Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Lets Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and personal lifesuch as, believe it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of how he learned them and how hes used them, are included in this stirring and candid look at his lessons from an exceptional life, which will inspire you to make a difference in your own life.

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Why Don't We

Why Don't We: In the Limelight

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This book is perfect for Why Don't We's die-hard fans who want to get to know the group beyond their music. The book provides an intimate look at the band's journey, from their online beginnings to their sold-out shows and global tours in just two years. With never-before-seen photos and exclusive behind-the-scenes information, fans can discover the secrets the band has never shared before. It's a heartwarming and inspiring story of how this young band chased their dreams and made it big.

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Russell Brand

Recovery : Freedom From Our Addictions

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This program is read by the author.A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food, and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery."This manual for self-realization comes not from a mountain but from the mud.... My qualification is not that I am better than you but I am worse." (Russell Brand)With a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, comedian and movie star Russell Brand mines his own wild story and shares the advice and wisdom he has gained through his 14 years of recovery. Brand speaks to those suffering along the full spectrum of addiction - from drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar addictions to addictions to work, stress, bad relationships, digital media, and fame. Brand understands that addiction can take many shapes and sizes and how the process of staying clean, sane, and unhooked is a daily activity. He believes that the question is not "why are you addicted?" but "what pain is your addiction masking? Why are you running - into the wrong job, the wrong life, the wrong person's arms?"Russell has been in all the 12-step fellowships going, he's started his own men's group, he's a therapy regular and a practiced yogi - and while he's worked on this material as part of his comedy and previous best sellers, he's never before shared the tools that really took him out of it, that keep him clean and clear. Here he provides not only a recovery plan but an attempt to make sense of the ailing world.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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Shaun Usher

Letters Of Note - Correspondence Deserving Of A Wider Audience

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Letters of Note is a collection of one hundred and twenty five of the world's most entertaining, inspiring and unusual letters, based on the seismically popular website of the same name - an online museum of correspondence visited by over 70 million people.From Virginia Woolf's heart-breaking suicide letter, to Queen Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower; from the first recorded use of the expression 'OMG' in a letter to Winston Churchill, to Gandhi's appeal for calm to Hitler; and from Iggy Pop's beautiful letter of advice to a troubled young fan, to Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable job application letter, Letters of Note is a celebration of the power of written correspondence which captures the humour, seriousness, sadness and brilliance that make up all of our lives.Including letters from:Queen Elizabeth II, Elvis Presley, Charles Schulz, Leonardo da Vinci, Iggy Pop, Fidel Castro, Anaïs Nin, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Amelia Earhart, Charles Darwin, Roald Dahl, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Parker, John F. Kennedy, Groucho Marx, Charles Dickens, Katharine Hepburn, Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Clementine Churchill, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut and many more.

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Richard A. Posner, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

The Essential Holmes : Selections from the Letters, Speeches, Judicial Opinions, and Other Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world. In this collection of his speeches, opinions, and letters, Richard Posner reveals the fullness of Holmes' achievements as judge, historian, philosopher, and master of English style. Thematically arranged, the volume covers a rich variety of subjects from aging and death to themes in politics, personalities, and law. Posner's substantial introduction firmly places this wealth of material in its proper biographical and historical context."A first-rate prose stylist, [Holmes] was perhaps the most quotable of all judges, as this ably edited volume shows."— Washington Post Book World"Brilliantly edited, lucidly organized, and equipped with a compelling introduction by Judge Posner, [this book] is one of the finest single-volume samplers of any author's work I have seen. . . . Posner has fully captured the acrid tang of him in this masterly anthology."—Terry Teachout, National Review"Excellent. . . . A worthwhile contribution to current American political/legal discussions."— Library Journal"The best source for the reader who wants a first serious acquaintance with Holmes."—Thomas C. Grey, New York Review of Books

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