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David Rosenfelt

The Puppy Express : On the road with 25 rescue dogs . . . what could go wrong?

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All aboard!When David Rosenfelt and his family embark on a roadtrip across the USA to their new home in Maine, he is sure they have prepared for every eventuality. They have mapped out the route, brought thre just-in-case satnavs and have enough snacks to feed an army. There's just one tiny complication - they are tavelling with twenty-five rescue dogs: a sure fire recipe for chaos. But having devoted their lives to fostering thousands of unwanted and unloved dogs there's no way they can leave them behind.With nine volunteers, tree motorhomes and several contingency plans, David and his very large, very hairy family set off on a journey that will test his patience and his sense of humor to the limits. This is a hilarious and uplifting tale of a canine cross-country adventure like no other; if David and his dogs make it to Maine in one piece, it will be nothing short of a miracle!

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Michael Jones, David Baldwin, Philippa Gregory

The Women of the Cousins' War

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In this unique presentation, Gregory and her collaborators offer extensive biographical essays on the lives of three key figures from her Wars of the Roses novels: Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford; Elizabeth Woodville; and Margaret Beaufort.In her essay about Jacquetta, Gregory breaks new ground, creating the first summation on the duchess’s life ever written and based on primary sources. David Baldwin, author of four books about the people and events of the Wars of the Roses, tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, and Michael Jones, fellow of the Royal Historical Society, writes Margaret Beaufort’s story.The Women of the Cousins’ War also includes an insightful introduction by Gregory, which answers many of the questions posed by her fans and history scholars: What is the difference between writing history and writing historical fiction? How much of a role does speculation play in writing each? How much fiction and how much fact should there be in a historical novel?

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Peter Sagan

My World

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My World by Peter Sagan is a must-read for fans of cycling who want an entertaining and passionate look into the world of an elite cyclist. Sagan's playful personality shines through in every page, as he takes you on a journey through the grueling training programs and the pressure of high expectations. Readers will feel the elation of winning and the despair of losing, making this a book that captures the many ups and downs of a cyclist's career. Sagan's achievement of winning three road race World Championships in a row is indeed an incredible feat, and his unique perspective and engaging writing style will make you appreciate it even more.

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Hugh Delehanty, Phil Jackson

Eleven Rings : The Soul of Success

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This book is a great read for anyone wanting to learn about innovative leadership and team-building techniques. Phil Jackson's experience with some of the NBA's best players gives insights on how to forge successful teams through trust and selflessness. The book also contains valuable lessons on developing authentic leadership by challenging and awakening players' better nature. Overall, the book highlights how transformative leadership principles can be applied to any field, including business, education, and sports.

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Felix Martin

Money : The Unauthorised Biography

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Money: The Unauthorised Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and workings of money. Felix Martin's book offers a fresh perspective on the conventional narrative of money's roots to reveal its true origins and power dynamics. The book's vivid storytelling takes readers on a journey through history, giving them a comprehensive understanding of money's role in shaping societies. Its most distinct feature is its ability to critically examine the legitimacy and manipulation of money, turning traditional monetary theories on their head. Readers would praise the book for its unique, informative, easy-to-read, and thought-provoking content.

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Aung San Suu Kyi, Desmond M. Tutu, Václav Havel

Freedom from Fear : And Other Writings

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Freedom from Fear - collected writings from the Nobel Peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi's collected writings - edited by her late husband, whom the ruling military junta prevented from visiting Burma as he was dying of cancer - reflects her greatest hopes and fears for her fellow Burmese people, and her concern about the need for international co-operation in the continuing fight for Burma's freedom. Bringing together her most powerful speeches, letters and interviews, this remarkable collection gives a voice to Burma's 'woman of destiny', whose fate remains in the hands of her enemies. Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, and leader of Burma's National League for Democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the world's greatest living defenders of freedom and democracy, and an inspiration to millions worldwide. This book sits alongside Nelson Mandela's memoir Long Walk to Freedom. 'This book is bound to become a classic for a new generation of Asians who value democracy even more highly than Westerners do, simply because they are deprived of the basic freedoms that Westerners take for granted'The New York Times 'Aung San Suu Kyi's extraordinary achievement has been to confront the regime peacefully, reasonably and persuasively... [in] one of the most laudable continuing acts of political courage' Financial Times 'Such is the depth of passion and learning that she brings to her writings about national identity and its links with culture and language that she has attracted the admiration of intellectuals around the world' Sunday Times Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of Burma's National League for Democracy. She was placed under house arrest in Rangoon in 1989, where she remained for almost 15 of the 21 years until her release in 2010, becoming one of the world's most prominent political prisoners. She is also the author of Letters from Burma.

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Gordon Livingston

Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart - Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now

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Dr Gordon Livingston has been a psychiatrist since the 1960s, and has heard from his patients the whole spectrum of those things in life that work and that don't work - and the limitless ways in which we are capable of inflicting unhappiness on ourselves.Out of this lifetime of experience he has extracted thirty bedrock truths, amongst them 'We are what we do', 'Only bad things happen quickly', 'We are afraid of the wrong things' and 'Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid'.Gordon believes that we all have a wonderful capacity to face loss, misfortune and regret, and that it is never too late to move beyond them and find greater happiness. This profound and incisive book of collected wisdoms and deceptively simple truths will encourage and inspire you to seek and recognise the best in your life - to realise that it is never too late to find your greatest happiness, and how to go about it.

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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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David Lodge

Write On - Occasional Essays 1965-1985

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Novelist, critic, lecturer, reviewer, man-about-conferences, David Lodge, as both analyst and practitioner, is one of our foremost experts in the forms of fiction. He is also an uncommonly sympathetic and informed observer of the passing scene, and his penetrating vision is set in a consistently ironic frame. David Lodge's humour can be a devastating weapon, but it is continually engaging because as often as not the sniper's sights are trained on the author himself, and on the curiously mobile, cosmopolitan yet specialist world he inhabits.The essays and reviews collected in this volume are selected from the occasional writings over a span of twenty years, and are all prompted by an impulse - or an invitation - to "write on" some specific a book, a film, an anniversary, a trip abroad. They also reflect the drive of the professional to keep writing, "to keep the muscles of composition exercised."The pieces collected here are designed for a wide audience, and most focus, in more or less direct ways, on Lodge's own work as a novelist. Enthusiasts will take especial pleasure in discovering sources for episodes from his novels, in tracing how reality mutates into fiction - or how on occasion, the process works the other way round.

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Henry David Thoreau

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Thoreau's account of his solitary and self-sufficient home in the New England woods remains an inspiration to the environmental movement - a call to his fellow men to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means, finding spiritual truth through awareness of the sheer beauty of their surroundings.

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Will Schwalbe

The End of Your Life Book Club

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An Entertainment Weekly and BookPage Best Book of the YearDuring her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Once, by chance, they read the same book at the same time—and an informal book club of two was born. Through their wide-ranging reading, Will and Mary Anne—and we, their fellow readers—are reminded how books can be comforting, astonishing, and illuminating, changing the way that we feel about and interact with the world around us. A profoundly moving memoir of caregiving, mourning, and love—The End of Your Life Book Club is also about the joy of reading, and the ways that joy is multiplied when we share it with others.

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Carlye Adler, Marc Benioff

Behind the Cloud - The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company-- and Revolutionized an Industry

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This book is recommended for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are interested in learning about how Salesforce.com grew from a startup to a billion-dollar company in less than a decade. The book outlines the strategies used by Marc Benioff and the salesforce.com team to innovate, create new business and technology models, and leverage an ecosystem of partners to thrive in any economic climate. Readers can expect to gain insights on inspiring employees, turning customers into evangelists, and fostering innovation within their organizations.

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Sophie Morgan

The Diary of a Submissive : A True Story

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This book could be a good read for someone who is curious about exploring the world of BDSM from the perspective of a submissive. Sophie Morgan provides a frank and honest account of her experiences in the world of BDSM, providing insights into the complexities of her relationship with her dominant partner. The book sheds light on what being a submissive means, the endorphin rush and the pleasures, but also the emotional and psychological toll such a lifestyle can take. The book manages to be controversial yet honest, and offers a thought-provoking perspective on a subject that is still quite taboo.

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Razeen Sally

RETURN TO SRI LANKA - Travels In A Paradoxical Island

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Sri Lanka seemed like a version of paradise to Razeen Sally as a child, but conflict was soon to follow, tearing the family apart and severing their bond with Sri Lanka.Return to Sri Lanka is the story of a twenty-first-century reconciliation between Sally, now an academic and political adviser, and the land of his birth. A travel memoir with deep political concerns, Return to Sri Lanka is a book full of spellbinding beauty and moving insight, from a writer who is a native, a tourist, both and neither.

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Piper Kerman

Orange Is the New Black : My Year in a Women's Prison

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With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187–424—one of the millions of people who disappear “down the rabbit hole” of the American penal system. From her first strip search to her final release, Kerman learns to navigate this strange world with its strictly enforced codes of behavior and arbitrary rules. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with small tokens of generosity, hard words of wisdom, and simple acts of acceptance. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and at times enraging, Kerman’s story offers a rare look into the lives of women in prison—why it is we lock so many away and what happens to them when they’re there.

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Bill Nye

Everything All at Once : How to Unleash Your Inner Nerd, Tap Into Radical Curiosity, and Solve Any Problem

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This book is a call to action for those who want to make a difference in the world. Bill Nye, known as The Science Guy, shares his personal journey and strategies for creating meaningful change. With his "everything all at once" approach, he encourages readers to tap into their curiosity and develop critical thinking skills. Whether you're interested in climate change, personal success, or simply becoming more informed, this book will inspire you to take action and unleash your inner nerd to solve any problem. Get ready to change the world!

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Carl Lentz

Own The Moment

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Recommendation: Own The Moment presents a refreshing approach to Christianity, offering practical advice on how to live as a person of faith in a world that is increasingly materialistic and appearance-driven. Lentz's candid personal stories and illuminating readings of Bible passages make this book a must-read for those seeking a modern interpretation of Christianity that is relevant to their lives.

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Jung Chang

Wild Swans

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An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereIn Wild Swans Jung Chang recounts the evocative, unsettling, and insistently gripping story of how three generations of women in her family fared in the political maelstrom of China during the 20th century. Chang's grandmother was a warlord's concubine. Her gently raised mother struggled with hardships in the early days of Mao's revolution and rose, like her husband, to a prominent position in the Communist Party before being denounced during the Cultural Revolution. Chang herself marched, worked, and breathed for Mao until doubt crept in over the excesses of his policies and purges. Born just a few decades apart, their lives overlap with the end of the warlords' regime and overthrow of the Japanese occupation, violent struggles between the Kuomintang and the Communists to carve up China, and, most poignant for the author, the vicious cycle of purges orchestrated by Chairman Mao that discredited and crushed millions of people, including her parents.Includes black and white photographsFamily treeChronologyMap

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Rashmi Bansal

Take Me Home : The Inspiring Stories of 20 Entrepreneurs from Small-Town India with Big-Time Dreams

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Take Me Home offers inspiring examples of entrepreneurs from small-town India, who have managed to build successful businesses with their hard work and perseverance, despite the lack of resources and support. This book showcases the unique journeys of these entrepreneurs and their approach to leadership, management, and innovation. The book is suitable for aspiring business leaders who are interested in learning from the experiences of successful entrepreneurs who have overcome great odds to achieve their dreams.

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David McCullough

Truman

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An alternate cover edition of this ISBN can be found here.The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America’s beloved and distinguished historian.The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid characters—Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Wallace Truman, George Marshall, Joe McCarthy, and Dean Acheson—and dramatic events. In this riveting biography, acclaimed historian David McCullough not only captures the man—a more complex, informed, and determined man than ever before imagined—but also the turbulent times in which he rose, boldly, to meet unprecedented challenges. The last president to serve as a living link between the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, Truman’s story spans the raw world of the Missouri frontier, World War I, the powerful Pendergast machine of Kansas City, the legendary Whistle-Stop Campaign of 1948, and the decisions to drop the atomic bomb, confront Stalin at Potsdam, send troops to Korea, and fire General MacArthur. Drawing on newly discovered archival material and extensive interviews with Truman’s own family, friends, and Washington colleagues, McCullough tells the deeply moving story of the seemingly ordinary “man from Missouri” who was perhaps the most courageous president in our history.

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Carrie Fisher

The Princess Diarist

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The last book from beloved Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher, The Princess Diarist is an intimate, hilarious, and revealing recollection of what happened behind the scenes on one of the most famous film sets of all time, the first Star Wars movie. When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved--plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naiveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. Before her passing, her fame as an author, actress, and pop-culture icon was indisputable, but in 1977, Carrie Fisher was just a teenager with an all-consuming crush on her costar, Harrison Ford.With these excerpts from her handwritten notebooks, The Princess Diarist is Fisher's intimate and revealing recollection of what happened on one of the most famous film sets of all time--and what developed behind the scenes. Fisher also ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity, and the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty, only to be surpassed by her own outer-space royalty. Laugh-out-loud hilarious and endlessly quotable, The Princess Diarist brims with the candor and introspection of a diary while offering shrewd insight into one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

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Carrie Fisher

The Princess Diarist

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The last book from beloved Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher, The Princess Diarist is an intimate, hilarious, and revealing recollection of what happened behind the scenes on one of the most famous film sets of all time, the first Star Wars movie. When Carrie Fisher discovered the journals she kept during the filming of the first Star Wars movie, she was astonished to see what they had preserved--plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naiveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. Before her passing, her fame as an author, actress, and pop-culture icon was indisputable, but in 1977, Carrie Fisher was just a teenager with an all-consuming crush on her costar, Harrison Ford.With these excerpts from her handwritten notebooks, The Princess Diarist is Fisher's intimate and revealing recollection of what happened on one of the most famous film sets of all time--and what developed behind the scenes. Fisher also ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity, and the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty, only to be surpassed by her own outer-space royalty. Laugh-out-loud hilarious and endlessly quotable, The Princess Diarist brims with the candor and introspection of a diary while offering shrewd insight into one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

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Mikhail Khodorkovsky

The Russia Conundrum : How the West Fell For Putin's Power Gambit - and How to Fix It

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Recommendation: The Russia Conundrum by Mikhail Khodorkovsky is a fascinating read for anyone interested in understanding the true nature of Putin's regime and its impact on Russia. Khodorkovsky's personal journey from oil tycoon to political dissident gives a unique perspective on the corruption and power struggles within the Kremlin. This book is recommended for readers looking for an insider's view into the current state of affairs in Russia and the challenges facing the West in dealing with Putin's regime.

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R.J. Hollingdale, Michael Tanner, Friedrich Nietzsche

Ecce Homo : How One Becomes What One is

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Ecce Homo is a philosophical autobiography that delves into Nietzsche's personal life and thoughts, while providing insight into his groundbreaking philosophy. The book offers a unique perspective on his life, work, and evolution as a thinker. It is an essential read for Nietzsche fans who want to better understand the man behind the philosophy and the profound impact he had on modern philosophy.

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Andrew Breitbart

Righteous Indignation : Excuse Me While I Save the World

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"Brash, funny, fiery, and irreverent." -- Rush LimbaughKnown for his network of conservative websites that draws millions of readers everyday, Andrew Breitbart has one main to make sure the "liberally biased" major news outlets in this country cover all aspects of a story fairly. Breitbart is convinced that too many national stories are slanted by the news media in an unfair way.In Righteous Indignations, Breitbart talks about how one needs to deal with the liberal news world head on. Along the way, he details his early years, working with Matt Drudge, the Huffington Post , and how Breitbart developed his unique style of launching key websites to help get the word out to conservatives all over.A rollicking and controversial read, Breitbart will certainly raise your blood pressure, one way or another.

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James Herriot (Alf Wight)

Every Living Thing

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I recommend Every Living Thing to any animal lover. Herriot captures the essence of the rural community and their affection for their animals in a charming and endearing way. The tales of the veterinarian's encounters in Yorkshire are both funny and touching, making for a delightful read.

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Luis Alberto Urrea

The Devil's Highway

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The author of Across the Wire offers brilliant investigative reporting of what went wrong when, in May 2001, a group of 26 men attempted to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona. Only 12 men came back out.

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William Dalrymple

The Last Mughal : The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857

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This book is recommended for history enthusiasts who are intrigued to understand the fall of the Mughal Dynasty and the beginning of British Raj as an important moment in history. William Dalrymple's use of previously undiscovered sources, and his ability to craft a provocative and revelatory account of the events makes this book a must-read for history enthusiasts.

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Lionel Barber

The Powerful And The Damned - Private Diaries In Turbulent Times

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'As FT editor, I was a privileged interlocutor to people in power around the world, each offering unique insights into high-level decision-making and political calculation, often in moments of crisis. These diaries offer snapshots of leadership in an age of upheaval...'Lionel Barber was Editor of the Financial Times for the tech boom, the global financial crisis, the rise of China, Brexit, and mainstream media's fight for survival in the age of fake news.In this unparalleled, no-holds-barred diary of life behind the headlines, he reveals the private meetings and exchanges with political leaders on the eve of referendums, the conversations with billionaire bankers facing economic meltdown, exchanges with Silicon Valley tech gurus and pleas from foreign emissaries desperate for inside knowledge, all against the backdrop of a wildly shifting media landscape.The result is a fascinating - and at times scathing - portrait of power in our modern age; who has it, what it takes and what drives the men and women with the world at their feet. Featuring close encounters with Trump, Cameron, Blair, Putin, Merkel and Mohammed Bin Salman and many more, this is a rare portrait of the people who continue to shape our world and who quite literally, make the news.

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Eugene O'Kelly

Chasing Daylight:How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life

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“Must the end of life be the worst part? Can it be made the best?” At 53, Eugene O'Kelly was in the full swing of life. Chairman and CEO of KPMG, one of the largest U.S. accounting firms, he enjoyed a successful career and drew happiness from his wife, children, family, and close friends. He was thinking ahead: the next business trip, the firm's continued success, weekend plans with his wife, his daughter's first day of eighth grade. Then in May 2005, Gene was diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer and given three to six months to live. Just like that. Now a growing darkness was absorbing the bright future he had seen for himself. He would have to change his plans, quickly, and capture what he could of his last diminishing days. Chasing Daylight is the account of his final journey. Starting from the time of his diagnosis and concluded upon his death less than four months later, this book is his unforgettable story. With startling intimacy, it chronicles the dissolution of Eugene O'Kelly's life and his gradual awakening to a more profound understanding. Interweaving unsettling details of his battle with cancer with his moment-to-moment reflections on life and death, love and success, spirituality and the search for meaning, it provides a testament to the power of the human spirit and a compelling message about how to live a more vivid, balanced, and meaningful life. Inspiring, passionate, deeply insightful, Chasing Daylight is a remarkable man's poignant farewell to a beloved world.

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Michel Faber

Undying : A Love Story

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This book is a tribute to the author's late wife and the love they shared. It is a poignant and candid book of poems that capture the beauty and struggles of love when facing mortality. The book is highly recommended for anyone who has ever loved and lost, or who is seeking to understand the complexity of human connections and the strength of the human spirit. The poems are heart-warming, honest and intimate, and will leave a lasting impression.

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C.G. Jung

Memories, Dreams, Reflections : An Autobiography

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An eye-opening biography of one of the most influential psychiatrists of the modern age, drawing from his lectures, conversations, and own writings.In the spring of 1957, when he was eighty-one years old, Carl Gustav Jung undertook the telling of his life story. Memories, Dreams, Reflections is that book, composed of conversations with his colleague and friend Aniela Jaffé, as well as chapters written in his own hand, and other materials. Jung continued to work on the final stages of the manuscript until shortly before his death on June 6, 1961, making this a uniquely comprehensive reflection on a remarkable life.'I can understand myself only in the light of inner happenings. It is these that make up the singularity of my life, and with these my autobiography deals' - Carl Gustav Jung.

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Michael Lewis

Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt

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Four years after his #1 bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to report on a high-tech predator stalking the equity markets.Flash Boys is about a small group of Wall Street guys who figure out that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders and that, post–financial crisis, the markets have become not more free but less, and more controlled by the big Wall Street banks. Working at different firms, they come to this realization separately; but after they discover one another, the flash boys band together and set out to reform the financial markets. This they do by creating an exchange in which high-frequency trading—source of the most intractable problems—will have no advantage whatsoever.The characters in Flash Boys are fabulous, each completely different from what you think of when you think “Wall Street guy.” Several have walked away from jobs in the financial sector that paid them millions of dollars a year. From their new vantage point they investigate the big banks, the world’s stock exchanges, and high-frequency trading firms as they have never been investigated, and expose the many strange new ways that Wall Street generates profits.The light that Lewis shines into the darkest corners of the financial world may not be good for your blood pressure, because if you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you. But in the end, Flash Boys is an uplifting read. Here are people who have somehow preserved a moral sense in an environment where you don’t get paid for that; they have perceived an institutionalized injustice and are willing to go to war to fix it.

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Secret Barrister

The Secret Barrister : Stories of the Law and How It's Broken

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Welcome to the world of the Secret Barrister. These are the stories of life inside the courtroom. They are sometimes funny, often moving and ultimately life-changing. How can you defend a child-abuser you suspect to be guilty? What do you say to someone sentenced to ten years who you believe to be innocent? What is the law and why do we need it? And why do they wear wigs? From the criminals to the lawyers, the victims, witnesses and officers of the law, here is the best and worst of humanity, all struggling within a broken system which would never be off the front pages if the public knew what it was really like. This is a first-hand account of the human cost of the criminal justice system, and a guide to how we got into this mess, The Secret Barrister shows you what it’s really like and why it really matters.

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Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman

Living to Tell the Tale

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No writer of his time exerted the magical appeal of Gabriel García Márquez. In this long-awaited autobiography, the great Nobel laureate tells the story of his life from his birth in1927 to the moment in the 1950s when he proposed to his wife. The result is as spectacular as his finest fiction.Here is García Márquez’s shimmering evocation of his childhood home of Aracataca, the basis of the fictional Macondo. Here are the members of his ebulliently eccentric family. Here are the forces that turned him into a writer. Warm, revealing, abounding in images so vivid that we seem to be remembering them ourselves, Living to Tell the Tale is a work of enchantment.

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Sanjaya Baru

The Accidental Prime Minister : The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh

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The Accidental Prime Minister is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, providing insight into the inner workings and behind-the-scenes moments of India's government. The book's most unique aspect is its first-hand account by someone in such close proximity to the Prime Minister, offering a perspective not otherwise available to the public.

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Michael Lewis

The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World

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From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, this is the surprising and profound story of the two men whose ideas changed the world.Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky met in war-torn 1960s Israel. Both were gifted young psychology professors: Kahneman a rootless son of holocaust survivors who saw the world as a problem to be solved; Tversky a voluble, instinctual blur of energy. In this breathtaking new book, Michael Lewis tells the extraordinary story of a relationship that became a shared mind: one which created the field of behavioural economics, revolutionising everything from Big Data to medicine, from how we are governed to how we spend, from high finance to football. Kahneman and Tversky, shows Michael Lewis, helped shape the world in which we now live - and may well have changed, for good, humankind's view of its own mind.

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Longitude is the dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest. The "longitude problem" was the thorniest dilemma of the eighteenth century. Lacking the ability to measure longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea.At the heart of Dava Sobel's fascinating brief history of astronomy, navigation and horology stands the figure of John Harrison, self-taught Yorkshire clockmaker, and his forty-year obsession with building the perfect timekeeper. Battling against the establishment, Harrison stood alone in pursuit of his solution and the £20,000 reward offered by Parliament.

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John Kim

I Used to be a Miserable F*Ck : An Everyman's Guide to a Meaningful Life

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Recommendation: "I Used to be a Miserable F*Ck" is a great read for men wanting to explore their emotions and mature into a better version of themselves. John Kim's raw and humorous style will make you feel seen and challenged, and his focus on vulnerability and self-reflection will inspire you to grow and build a life full of meaning.

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Ted Mann, Thomas Gryta

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Lights Out is a must-read for those interested in the inner workings and culture of a major corporation. Gryta and Mann tell the gripping story of GE's rapid decline, shedding light on the personalities, mistakes, and company culture that ultimately led to its downfall. Readers will gain a newfound appreciation for the importance of sound leadership and organizational behavior in a successful business.

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Giorgio Vasari, Julia Conway Bondanella, Peter Bondanella

The Lives of the Artists

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Packed with facts, attributions, and entertaining anecdotes about his contemporaries, Vasari's collection of biographical accounts also presents a highly influential theory of the development of Renaissance art.Beginning with Cimabue and Giotto, who represent the infancy of art, Vasari considers the period of youthful vigour, shaped by Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, and Masaccio, before discussing the mature period of perfection, dominated by the titanic figures of Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo.This specially commissioned translation contains thirty-six of the most important lives as well as an introduction and explanatory notes.About the Series:For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Carol Burnett

This Time Together : Laughter and Reflection

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"This book is perfect for fans of Carol Burnett, or anyone who loves a good laugh. Through her engaging anecdotes, Carol takes us on an entertaining journey into the world of showbiz, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and unforgettable moments from her career. Her friendships with Hollywood legends such as Julie Andrews and Cary Grant are heartwarming, while her pranks and mishaps are side-splittingly funny. This Time Together is a poignant and humorous reflection on a life lived with joy, humor, and resilience."

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Justin Richards

Doctor Who: The Essential Guide: Twelfth Doctor Edition

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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the world of Doctor Who. It provides a comprehensive guide to all twelve incarnations of the Doctor, as well as his companions and enemies. With fascinating facts and information on the Doctor's TARDIS and regenerations, this book is a must-read for any fan of the show. Users have praised it for its thoroughness and attention to detail, making it the perfect companion for any Doctor Who lover.

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J.D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

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'THE POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' Sunday Times SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE by director Ron Howard 'You will not read a more important book about America this year' Economist 'A memoir of life in the Trump-voting white working class is the political book of the year' Sunday Times 'Hillbilly Elegy' is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis-that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside.

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Demi Lovato

Staying Strong : 365 Days a Year

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This book is perfect for anyone looking for daily inspiration and encouragement. Demi's personal stories and reflections make her words relatable and impactful. Reading this book can help one stay positive and motivated throughout the year.

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Extreme You Step Up, Stand Out, Kick Ass, Repeat

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"Extreme You" is like a coach in book form, nudging you to push beyond your boundaries and embrace your unique potential. It's great for anyone who feels they've hit a plateau or struggles to stand out in their career or personal life. Sarah Robb O'Hagan's journey and insights show that a blend of hard work, authenticity, and a willingness to fail can lead to exceptional achievements. If you're ready for a push to become your most extraordinary self, this book could be the spark that ignites your transformation.

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David Sedaris

Let'S Explore Diabetes With Owls

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David Sedaris continues to enchant with biographical stories of his life in France and England, traveling around the world and short stories from the viewpoints of others -- often very strange others!

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Daniel Smith

How to Think Like Einstein

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How to Think Like Einstein could be a good read for those interested in exploring Einstein's unique perspective on science and life. The book provides an accessible analysis of Einstein's thinking and his approach to solving scientific mysteries. It also delves into the influences that shaped his personality and outlook, making it an informative and eye-opening read for anyone interested in the life and work of this great scientist.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Unfinished

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"Unfinished" could be a good read for fans of Priyanka Chopra's acting and philanthropic work. The book provides a glimpse into the challenges she faced navigating her career in both India and Hollywood. Chopra's honest account, warm and sassy writing style, and inspiring journey from winning national and global beauty pageants to succeeding in the massive Indian film industry and as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, make this book a must-read for anyone looking to gather their courage, embrace ambition, and follow their dreams.

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