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Bob Woodward

Plan of Attack

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This book is a must-read for those intrigued by the intricate web of political maneuvering and decision-making that led to the Iraq War. Bob Woodward's meticulous research and exclusive interviews offer unprecedented insight into the minds of key figures such as President Bush, Cheney, Powell, and Rumsfeld. With gripping accounts of war planning and CIA operations, Plan of Attack provides a thought-provoking analysis of the intelligence assessments and the consequences of this highly controversial conflict.

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Bill Bradley

Time Present, Time Past : A Memoir

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Recommended for readers interested in American politics, sports, and the journey of a successful individual who remains down-to-earth and optimistic, despite the many challenges he faced in his career. The book offers a unique perspective on the American political system, as well as insights into the life of an athlete turned politician.

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David Mendell

Obama - From Promise To Power

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"If you're interested in learning about the journey of America's first black president, 'Obama: From Promise to Power' is a must-read. The book not only covers Obama's political rise, but also gives readers insight into his upbringing and personal life. Written by veteran journalist and Obama chronicler David Mendell, who gained exclusive access to the new senator and his closest aides, mentors, political adversaries, and family, this biography is well researched and compulsively readable. You'll see the cutthroat campaign tactics employed by Obama, and get to know the man behind the catchphrase of hope in a politically jaded society desperate for a new star."

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Balji P N

Reluctant Editor : The Singapore Media as Seen Through the Eyes of a Veteran Newspaper Journalist

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These are the unpublished stories about the stories that you may have read in Singapore newspapers over the years. Above all, they are Singapore media stories as experienced first-hand by a veteran journalist who had to be persuaded to become Editor of a leading newspaper. PN Balji was an active participant in mainstream journalism, having spent nearly 40 years working in five newsrooms. He was part of a hardy generation of newspaper editors who wrestled with editorial issues and made tough decisions, sometimes against the will of authority. He also had a ringside view of his colleagues' tussles and confrontations with the government. In Reluctant Editor, Balji weaves a compelling narrative, with anecdotes, of an alternative story of how some editors of his generation managed to hold the ground in challenging times. He brings back the drama, mostly played behind the scenes, and attempts to answer the question: What made the editors of the 1970s, 80s and 90s act the way they did? It was a life lived dangerously; some lost their jobs, some had to leave the country and some decided to give in and lived to fight another day.

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Catherine Atwater Galbraith, John Kenneth Galbraith

Life in Our Times

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

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Mukesh Kapila, Damien Lewis

Against a Tide of Evil : How One Man Became the Whistleblower to the First Mass Murder Ofthe Twenty-First Century

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The former head of the United Nations in Sudan reveals for the first time the shocking depths of evil plumbed by those in Khartoum who designed and orchestrated 'the final solution in Darfur' Against A Tide of Evil How One Man Became the Whistleblower to the First Mass Murder of the Twenty-First Century By Dr. Mukesh Kapila When darkness stalked the plains of Africa one man stood alone to face the evil . . . In this no-holds-barred account, the former head of the United Nations in Sudan reveals for the first time the shocking depths of evil plumbed by those who designed and orchestrated 'the final solution' in Darfur. A veteran of humanitarian crisis and ethnic cleansing in Iraq, Rwanda, Srebrenica, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone, Dr Mukesh Kapila arrived in Sudan in March 2003 having made a promise to himself that if he were ever in a position to stop the mass-killers, they would never triumph on his watch. Against a Tide of Evil is a strident and passionate cri de coeur. It is the deeply personal account of one man driven to extreme action by the unwillingness of those in power to stop mass murder. It explores what empowers a man like Mukesh Kapila to stand up and be counted, and to act alone in the face of global indifference and venality. Kapila's story reads like a knife-edge international thriller as he uses all the powers at his disposal to bring to justice those responsible for the first mass murder of the twenty-first century - the Darfur genocide - and is finally forced to risk all and break every rule to do so.

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Ross Slater

True Lies

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True Lies by Ross Slater could be a good read for those interested in a thrilling story of espionage and the conflict between environmentalism and government agencies. Slater's personal experience as a double agent for Special Branch, spying on Greenpeace, provides a unique and insider perspective on the often-misunderstood divide between environmentalists and government agencies. Readers can expect a fast-paced and engaging read, with plenty of twists and turns to keep them on their toes.

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Richard Hack

Clash Of The Titans - How The Unbridled Ambition Of Ted Turner And Rupert Murdoch Has Created Global Empires That Control What We Read And Watch

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"Clash of the Titans" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of how Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch created media empires that shape the public's consumption of news and entertainment. The book paints an intimate portrait of the two media tycoons, highlighting their personalities, their tumultuous relationship, and their strategies for business success. Through a wealth of research and analysis, the book exposes how these two individuals have shaped American daily life and the way we receive and interpret information. If you're interested in the media industry and its influence on society, "Clash of the Titans" is an excellent and engaging read.

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Michael Korda

Ike : An American Hero

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A big, ambitious, and enthralling new biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, full of fascinating details and anecdotes, which places particular emphasis on his brilliant generalship and leadership in World War Two, and provides, with the advantage of hindsight, a far more acute analysis of his character and personality than any that has previously been available, reaching the conclusion that he was perhaps America's greatest general and one of America's best presidents, a man who won the war and thereafter kept the peace.Ike starts with the story of D–Day, the most critical moment in America's history. It was Hitler's last chance to win the war –– he had the means to destroy the troops on the beaches, but he failed to react quickly enough. The one man who would have reacted quickly and decisively had he been on the spot, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, was home on leave and didn't arrive back at his headquarters until it was too late. It was Ike's plan, Ike's decision, Ike's responsibility. He alone, among all the Allied generals, could win or lose the war in one day, and knew it.But of course there is more to this book than military history. It is a full biography of a remarkable man, ambitious, a late starter, a brilliant leader of men and perhaps the only American general who could command such a difficult coalition, and win the respect of not only his own soldiers, but also those of Great Britain and France, and lead them to a triumphant victory.It is also the story of a remarkable family. Ike grew up in Abilene, Kansas, and the Eisenhowers were Mennonites, who, like the Amish, were deeply committed pacifists, so it is ironic that he went to West Point and became a general, to his mother's horror. It is as well the portrait of a tumultuous and often difficult marriage, for Mamie was every bit as stubborn and forceful as her husband, and it was by no means the sunny, happy marriage that Republican publicists presented to the public when Ike made his first moves towards the presidency.Indeed, behind Ike's big grin and the easy–going, affable personality he liked to project was a very different man, fiercely ambitious, hot–tempered, shrewd, and tightly wound. He was a perfectionist for whom duty always came first, and a man of immense ability. In 1941 he was a soldier who was still an unknown and recently promoted colonel, and just two years later he was a four–star general who had commanded the biggest and most successful amphibious operation in history –– TORCH, the Anglo–American invasion of North Africa. He commanded respect and was dealt as an equal with such world figures as President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Charles De Gaulle.

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Edward Kastenmeier, Ted Gup

The Book of Honor : The Secret Lives and Deaths of CIA Operatives

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A national bestseller, this extraordinary work of investigative reporting uncovers the identities, and the remarkable stories, of the CIA secret agents who died anonymously in the service of their country.In the entrance of the CIA headquarters looms a huge marble wall into which seventy-one stars are carved-each representing an agent who has died in the line of duty. Official CIA records only name thirty-five of them, however. Undeterred by claims that revealing the identities of these "nameless stars" might compromise national security, Ted Gup sorted through thousands of documents and interviewed over 400 CIA officers in his attempt to bring their long-hidden stories to light. The result of this extraordinary work of investigation is a surprising glimpse at the real lives of secret agents, and an unprecedented history of the most compelling—and controversial—department of the US government.

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Dalai Lama XIV, Arjia Rinpoche

Surviving the Dragon : A Tibetan Lama's Account of 40 Years Under Chinese Rule

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On a peaceful summer day in 1952, ten monks on horseback arrived at a traditional nomad tent in northeastern Tibet where they offered the parents of a precocious toddler their white handloomed scarves and congratulations for having given birth to a holy child—and future spiritual leader.Surviving the Dragon is the remarkable life story of Arjia Rinpoche, who was ordained as a reincarnate lama at the age of two and fled Tibet 46 years later. In his gripping memoir, Rinpoche relates the story of having been abandoned in his monastery as a young boy after witnessing the torture and arrest of his monastery family. In the years to come, Rinpoche survived under harsh Chinese rule, as he was forced into hard labor and endured continual public humiliation as part of Mao's Communist "reeducation."By turns moving, suspenseful, historical, and spiritual, Rinpoche's unique experiences provide a rare window into a tumultuous period of Chinese history and offer readers an uncommon glimpse inside a Buddhist monastery in Tibet.

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Tian Hengyu

Infamous Chinese Emperors - Tales Of Tyranny And Misrule

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Simon Heffer

Like The Roman - The Life Of Enoch Powell

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

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South-east Asia

Asian Godfathers : Money and Power in Hong Kong and South East Asia

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Con Coughlin

Saddam - The Secret Life

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Saddam: The Secret Life is a thought-provoking read for those interested in politics, history and biography. Con Coughlin's investigative work delves deep into the life of Saddam Hussein, uncovering his secrets, contradictions and horrors. With first-hand accounts and stories from family members, staff and servants, readers will gain insight into the mind of one of the most dangerous men in the world. The book is a must-read for those who want to understand the lengths some will go to hold onto power.

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Rush Limbaugh

The Way Things Ought to be

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The Way Things Ought to Be could be a good read for someone who enjoys hearing provocative opinions on hotly debated topics. The book is known for its conservative stance on issues such as teenage sex, abortion, and feminism, making it a good choice for readers who are interested in these subjects. Rush Limbaugh's confident and direct writing style make this book an engaging read that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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S.R. Nathan, Timothy Auger

Unexpected Journey

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The Unexpected Journey is a must-read for those interested in Singapore's political history and the inspiring story of a man who rose to the highest office in the country from humble beginnings. Readers will be moved by the author's personal account of his struggles as a runaway, his experiences during the Japanese occupation, and his contributions as a trade union leader and in various diplomatic positions. The book offers a unique insight into Singapore's economic and political transformation, as well as the personal journey of a man who dedicated his life to serving his country and its people.

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Peter Hessler

Oracle Bones

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A century ago, outsiders saw China as a place where nothing ever changes. Today the country has become one of the most dynamic regions on earth. In Oracle Bones , Peter Hessler explores the human side of China's transformation, viewing modern-day China and its growing links to the Western world through the lives of a handful of ordinary people. In a narrative that gracefully moves between the ancient and the present, the East and the West, Hessler captures the soul of a country that is undergoing a momentous change before our eyes.

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Catherine Collins, Douglas Frantz

The Man From Pakistan : The True Story of the World's Most Dangerous Nuclear Smuggler

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The Man From Pakistan is a compelling and alarming read that sheds light on Abdul Qadeer Khan's dangerous and clandestine enterprise, which posed a serious threat to global safety. The authors, Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins, recount the efforts of European and American officials who suspected, tracked, and finally shut down Khan's nuclear trafficking, but only after the world had been put at risk. This book is ideal for individuals interested in nuclear proliferation, international relations, and the complexities of international espionage.

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Chee Lay Chua

Keeping My Mandarin Alive - Lee Kuan Yew's Language Learning Experience

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This book is an inspiring guide for individuals who aspire to learn a new language. Lee Kuan Yew's experience with learning Mandarin, including the software he used and resources he relied on, is particularly useful to beginners. Users will appreciate the inclusion of a demo version of the software, samples of resource materials, and a resource guide with recommendations for further learning. Lee Kuan Yew's insights on the process of language acquisition are invaluable and make this book a must-read for anyone aiming to learn a new language.

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Investor's Business Daily, Business Daily Investor's

Military and Political Leaders & Success

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This book could be a good read for someone who wants to learn from the experiences of successful military and political leaders throughout history. The book provides insight into the attributes and qualities that these leaders possessed that contributed to their success in their respective fields. The author includes profiles of various leaders such as Alexander the Great, Colin Powell, Sitting Bull, Ronald Reagan, and many others. The book showcases how each of these leaders displayed courage, tenacity, and a willingness to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Overall, this book provides inspiration and valuable lessons for individuals who want to develop their leadership skills or simply want to learn from the lives of successful individuals.

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Michael Lewis

Liar's Poker : From the author of the Big Short

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This book is the perfect read for anyone who wants an insider's perspective on the wild, adrenaline-filled world of Wall Street. Michael Lewis takes you on a rollercoaster ride through his own rise from an art history major to a bond salesman and gives you an up-close and personal look at the outrageous behavior of the traders who were presiding over enormous changes in the world economy. With a sharp wit and an uncanny ability to capture the absurdity of it all, Lewis delivers a gripping and entertaining account that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Get ready to be both shocked and amused by the shrewdness and recklessness of these financial titans as they play a dangerous game of liar's poker with millions of dollars at stake.

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Lee Khoon Choy

Pioneers Of Modern China: Understanding The Inscrutable Chinese

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Amongst the Chinese exists great cultural variety and diversity. The Cantonese care more for profit than face and are good businessmen, whereas Fujian Rén are frank, blunt and outspoken but daring and generous. Beijing Rén are more aristocratic and well-mannered, having stayed in a city ruled by emperors of different dynasties. Shanghai Rén are more enterprising, adventurous and materialistic but less aristocratic, having been at the center of pre-war gangsterism. Hainan Rén are straightforward, blunt and stubborn. Hunan Rén are more warlike and have produced more marshals and generals than any other province.Pioneers of Modern China is a fascinating book that paints a vivid picture of the unique cultural characteristics and behavior of the Chinese in the various provinces. Using leaders in the modern history of China, such as Sun Yat Sen, Chiang Kai Shek, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao as representatives, it offers an in-depth look into the psyche of the Chinese people. It also pays tribute to writers, painters and kungfu experts, who have helped to develop the country socially and artistically.

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Orlando Figes

The Whisperers : Private Life in Stalin's Russia

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From the award-winning author of A People's Tragedy and Natasha's Dance, a landmark account of what private life was like for Russians in the worst years of Soviet repression There have been many accounts of the public aspects of Stalin's dictatorship: the arrests and trials, the enslavement and killing in the gulags. No previous book, however, has explored the regime's effect on people's personal lives, what one historian called "the Stalinism that entered into all of us." Now, drawing on a huge collection of newly discovered documents, The Whisperers reveals for the first time the inner world of ordinary Soviet citizens as they struggled to survive amidst the mistrust, fear, compromises, and betrayals that pervaded their existence.Moving from the Revolution of 1917 to the death of Stalin and beyond, Orlando Figes re-creates the moral maze in which Russians found themselves, where one wrong turn could destroy a family, or perversely, end up saving it. He brings us inside cramped communal apartments, where minor squabbles could lead to fatal denunciations; he examines the Communist faithful, who often rationalized even their own arrest as a case of mistaken identity; and he casts a humanizing light on informers, demonstrating how, in a repressive system, anyone could easily become a collaborator.A vast panoramic portrait of a society in which everyone spoke in whispers--whether to protect their families and friends, or to inform upon them--The Whisperers is a gripping account of lives lived in impossible times.

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David Leigh, The Guardian, Luke Harding

WikiLeaks : Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy

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This book is an eye-opener to the power of information in today's world. It's a thrilling account of Julian Assange's radical journey to expose governments and reveal their undisclosed secrets alongside his own tumultuous personal life. A great read for those intrigued by the impact of media on politics and society.

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Ray Porter, Muhammad Yunus, Alan Jolis

Banker To The Poor : Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty

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Muhammad Yunus is that rare thing: a bona fide visionary. His dream is the total eradication of poverty from the world. In 1983, against the advice of banking and government officials, Yunus established Grameen, a bank devoted to providing the poorest of Bangladesh with minuscule loans. Grameen Bank, based on the belief that credit is a basic human right, not the privilege of a fortunate few, now provides over 2.5 billion dollars of micro-loans to more than two million families in rural Bangladesh. Ninety-four percent of Yunus's clients are women, and repayment rates are near 100 percent. Around the world, micro-lending programs inspired by Grameen are blossoming, with more than three hundred programs established in the United States alone. Banker to the Poor is Muhammad Yunus's memoir of how he decided to change his life in order to help the world's poor. In it he traces the intellectual and spiritual journey that led him to fundamentally rethink the economic relationship between rich and poor, and the challenges he and his colleagues faced in founding Grameen. He also provides wise, hopeful guidance for anyone who would like to join him in "putting homelessness and destitution in a museum so that one day our children will visit it and ask how we could have allowed such a terrible thing to go on for so long." The definitive history of micro-credit direct from the man that conceived of it, Banker to the Poor is necessary and inspirational reading for anyone interested in economics, public policy, philanthropy, social history, and business. Muhammad Yunus was born in Bangladesh and earned his Ph.D. in economics in the United States at Vanderbilt University, where he was deeply influenced by the civil rights movement. He still lives in Bangladesh, and travels widely around the world on behalf of Grameen Bank and the concept of micro-credit.

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Bao Pu, Renee Chiang, Zhao Ziyang

Prisoner of the State

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Prisoner of the State is the story of the man who brought liberal change to China and who, at the height of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, tried to stop the massacre and was dethroned for his efforts. When China's army moved in, killing hundreds of students and other demonstrators, Zhao was placed under house arrest at his home in Beijing. The Premier spent the last 16 years of his life, up until his death in 2005, in seclusion. China scholars often lamented that Zhao never had his final say. As it turns out, Zhao did produce a memoir, in complete secrecy. He methodically recorded his thoughts and recollections on what had happened behind the scenes during many of modern China's most critical moments. The tapes he produced were smuggled out of the country and form the basis for Prisoner of the State. Although Zhao now speaks from beyond the grave, his voice has the moral power to make China sit up and listen.

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Quak Hiang Whai

No Comments and Don't Quote Me

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This book is perfect for those who appreciate political humor and satire, with a uniquely Singaporean twist. The author's cartoons offer incisive commentary on Singaporean society and politics, presented in a witty and engaging format. Readers will appreciate the author's ability to offer insight on complex issues in an approachable and entertaining manner.

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Biodun Jeyifo

Conversations with Wole Soyinka

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Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka is the most prominent writer from the African continent and one of the greatest living playwrights in the English language. His plays have been produced by the leading professional and repertory companies and stages in the English-speaking world including the National Theatre in Britain and the Lincoln Center in New York.At the same time, Soyinka has been the most consistent campaigner against civil and human rights violations and abuses, on occasion using his drama, poetry, and essays to speak out powerfully and eloquently in defense of the freedom of ordinary citizens and of the conscience and autonomy of the African continent's writers and intellectuals.Featuring interviews with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Anthony Appiah, and the editor, among others, Conversations with Wole Soyinka is the first collection of Soyinka's interviews. The volume helps to clarify the place of Soyinka in the canon of modern African literature and the international currents of world literature in English of the last half century.Within the interviews, Soyinka is forthright, clear, and eloquent. He specifically addresses many facets of his writing and plumbs pressing issues of culture, society, and community in the present period of increasing globalization. With interviewers in Africa, America, and the United Kingdom he discusses the rise of extreme nationalist and fundamentalist movements and ideologies in his homeland.In particular, the volume throws welcome light on many of the difficulties and obscurities of form and “message” that both academic and non-academic readers find in the most ambitious works of Soyinka. Soyinka says, “I never set out to be obscure. But complex subjects sometimes elicit from the writer complex treatments.”

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Obama for Change, Barack Obama

Change We Can Believe In : Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

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The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America.In these pages you will find bold and specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. Change We Can Believe In asks us not just to believe in Barack Obama’s ability to bring change to Washington, it asks us to believe in our ability to change the world.

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Frank Millar

David Trimble : The Price of Peace

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

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Meihong Xu, Larry Engelmann

Daughter of China

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"Daughter of China" is a fascinating memoir that tells the true story of Meihong Xu and American professor Larry Engelmann's love affair during a time of political tension between their two countries. Through Xu's personal experiences, the book provides a unique perspective on the Communist regime in China and its impact on individual lives. Readers who appreciate memoirs, love stories, and tales of political history will find "Daughter of China" to be a captivating and thought-provoking read.

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Peter Collier, David Horowitz

The Kennedys : An American Drama

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The Kennedys may be the most photographed, written about, talked about, admired, hated & controversial family in American history. But the real story was not told until Collier & Horowitz spent years researching archives & interviewing family members & hundreds of people close to them. The Kennedys: An American Drama is a comprehensive history that brings together all the complex strains of the story of the Kennedys' rise & fall. The authors have added new material showing the effect of the death of John F. Kennedy Jr, & the other family tragedies of the last few years, on the Kennedys & their mythic role in American life.PrologueArchitect of Their LivesThe Stand-In Brothers WithinThe Lost BoysEpilogueBibliographic NoteNotesIndexPicture Credits

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Xiaoping Deng

Selected works of Deng Xiaoping

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Dive into the mind of Deng Xiaoping, the architect of modern China, through this collection of his selected works. Discover his visionary ideas on governance, development, and diplomacy that continue to shape the world today. Gain deep insights from one of history's most influential leaders and understand the strategies behind China's remarkable rise. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, international relations, and the future of global power dynamics.

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Jodi Kantor

The Obamas

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Award-winning reporter Jodi Kantor takes readers deep inside the White House in a portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama that will surprise even readers who thought they knew the two icons. When Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, he also won a long-running debate with his wife Michelle. Contrary to her fears, politics now seemed like a worthwhile, even noble pursuit. Together they planned a White House life that would be as normal and sane as possible. Then they moved in. In the Obamas, Jodi Kantor takes us deep inside the White House as they try to grapple with their new roles, change the country, raise children, maintain friendships, and figure out what it means to be the first black President and First Lady. The Obamas is filled with riveting detail and insight into their partnership, emotions and personalities, and written with a keen eye for the ironies of public life.

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Sacred Honor is a great read for anyone interested in learning more about the life of General Colin Powell. The book offers a unique perspective on Powell's rise through the ranks, and the prejudice and poverty he faced along the way. Readers will also enjoy Powell's insights on politics and leadership, and his unyielding commitment to doing what's right. Overall, Sacred Honor is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that is sure to leave a lasting impact on anyone who reads it.

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Richard A. Clarke

Against All Enemies

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THE EXPLOSIVE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWith all-new excerpts from Richard Clarke's dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from The 9/11 Commission ReportFrom the 9/11 Commission Report:"On the day of the meeting [September 4, 2001], Clarke sent Rice an impassioned personal note. He criticized U.S. counterterrorism efforts past and present. The 'real question' before the principals, he wrote, was 'are we serious about dealing with the al Qida threat?...Is al Qida a big deal?... Decision makers should imagine themselves on a future day when the CSG has not succeeded in stopping al Qida attacks and hundreds of Americans lay dead in several countries, including the US,' Clarke wrote. 'What would those decision makers wish that they had done earlier? That future day could happen at any time.'"

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Leaders Who Changed The World

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It takes charisma and inspiration to lead any group of people, be it a family, a community or a nation. It requires truly miraculous skills to go on leading people even after your death. Throughout history there have been only a handful of people capable of this form of leadership. They include Jesus Christ, Moses, Mohammed and Buddha, without whom the major religions of this world simply would not exist. LEADERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD explores the lives and careers of such extraordinary individuals as Confucious, Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Nelson Mandela. Some have slogged and suffered in order to change the world for the better, others like Adolf Hitler or Osama Bin Laden have only succeeded in damaging humanity. What does it take to become a great leader?

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William J. Duiker

Ho Chi Minh : A Life

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"Ho Chi Minh: A Life" could be a great read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the life of a charismatic revolutionary leader. The book provides an authoritative account of Ho Chi Minh's life, from his early years to his role in Vietnam's struggle for independence and the complexities of his leadership. The most unique aspect of the book is that it sheds light on a relatively unknown figure who is central to the history of Vietnam and the 20th century in general.

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Asia Bibi

Blasphemy : The true, heartbreaking story of the woman sentenced to death over a cup of water

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This book is a powerful account of the unjust persecution and imprisonment of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy in Pakistan. It provides a harrowing insight into the dangerous religious tensions and violence that still exist in parts of the world today. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in human rights issues or looking to understand the complexities of religion in the modern world.

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Robert Slater

No Such Thing as Over-Exposure : Inside the Life and Celebrity of Donald Trump

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Presents a life of the New York real-estate magnate, with an analysis of his gift for self-promotion, his hands-on management style, and his deft use of the media to boost the ratings of his popular TV show, "The Apprentice."

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Michael Ignatieff

Isaiah Berlin

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This book is an excellent read for philosophy lovers who are interested in the life and times of one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. It offers a unique insight into the mind of Isaiah Berlin through personal interviews conducted by Michael Ignatieff, supplemented by personal archives. Readers will gain a clearer understanding of Berlin's ideas and the powerful currents of the last century that shaped his life.

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WikiLeaks : Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy

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This book is a gripping account of the controversial figure, Julian Assange, and his trailblazing platform, WikiLeaks. Filled with suspense, it explores the unprecedented leak of classified documents, delving into the debate surrounding Assange's motives and actions. As the authors, David Leigh and Luke Harding, draw you into their own involvement in the publishing drama, you'll be captivated by the inside story of a man who challenged the powerful and sparked global debate on information freedom and transparency. A must-read for those intrigued by the enigmatic world of hacktivism and the ripple effects of whistleblowing.

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Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence. Adventures in a New World

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The Age Of Turbulence is Alan Greenspan’s incomparable reckoning with the contemporary financial world, channeled through his own experiences working in the command room of the global economy longer and with greater effect than any other single living figure. Following the arc of his remarkable life’s journey through his more than eighteen-year tenure as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board to the present, in the second half of The Age of Turbulence Dr. Greenspan embarks on a magnificent tour d’horizon of the global economy. The distillation of a life’s worth of wisdom and insight into an elegant expression of a coherent worldview, The Age of Turbulence will stand as Alan Greenspan’s personal and intellectual legacy.

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Colin Powell, Joseph E. Persico

My American Journey

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Recommended for those seeking motivation and leadership insights. Powell shares his transformation from a regular kid in Harlem to serving in the military, working at the White House, and eventually becoming the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His inspiring story and leadership lessons can motivate and guide readers.

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Martin Meredith

Mandela : A Biography

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Lee Kuan Yew, Henry Kissinger

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

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

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Robert F. Barsky

Noam Chomsky : A Life of Dissent

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Noam Chomsky: A Life of Dissent is a great read for anyone interested in linguistics, politics, philosophy, and cognitive psychology. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Chomsky's intellectual and political journey, including his views on the use and misuse of universities, useful political engagement, and his doubts about postmodernism. The book offers a great opportunity to understand Chomsky's perspective on major issues and see the remarkable consistency in his views over the course of his life.

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Fariba Nawa

Opium Nation : Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan

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“Nawa deftly sketches the geopolitical nightmare that is today’s Afghanistan, but the book’s real strength is her detailed, sensitive reporting of individual people’s stories.” — Boston Globe An Afghan-American journalist offers a revealing look inside a country torn apart—from corrupt officials to warlords and child brides—while revisiting her own family’s deep roots to the land. Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa delivers a revealing and deeply personal explorationof Afghanistan and the drug trade which rules the country, from corruptofficials to warlords and child brides and beyond. KhaledHosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns calls Opium Nation “an insightful andinformative look at the global challenge of Afghan drug trade. Fariba Nawa weaves her personalstory of reconnecting with her homeland after 9/11 with a very engagingnarrative that chronicles Afghanistan’s dangerous descent into opiumtrafficking…and most revealingly, how the drug trade has damaged the lives ofordinary Afghan people.” Readers of Gayle Lemmon Tzemach’s The Dressmaker of Khair Khana and Rory Stewart’s The Places Between will find Nawa’spersonal, piercing, journalistic tale to be an indispensable addition to thecultural criticism covering this dire global crisis.

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