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Charles Moore

Margaret Thatcher : The Authorized Biography, Volume Two: Everything She Wants

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This book could be a good read for people interested in understanding the life, power, and complexities of one of the most prominent female political leaders in history. It provides a detailed account of Margaret Thatcher's reign as prime minister, showcasing her significant contributions to the UK's economy, foreign policy, and power dynamics with world leaders. The book also highlights her flaws, controversies, and challenges while in office, making it a well-rounded and comprehensive biography.

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Joshua Foer

Moonwalking with Einstein : The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

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The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory“Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker“Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” — The Boston GlobeAn instant bestseller that has now become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.

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Mireille Guiliano

French Women Don't Get Fat

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French Women Don't Get Fat is a must-read for anyone looking to adopt a healthier relationship with food. Mireille Guiliano breaks down the secrets of the French diet with practical tips and personal anecdotes. Her emphasis on finding balance and pleasure in your meals sets this book apart from traditional diet guides. It's perfect for those who want to enjoy their meals without sacrificing their health.

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C.S. Lewis

Surprised by Joy

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Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life is a partial autobiography describing Lewis' conversion to Christianity. The book overall contains less detail concerning specific events than typical autobiographies. This is because his purpose in writing wasn't primarily historical. His aim was to identify & describe the events surrounding his accidental discovery of & consequent search for the phenomenon he labelled "Joy". This word was the best translation he could make of the German idea of Sehnsucht, longing. That isn't to say the book is devoid of information about his life. He recounts his early years with a measure of amusement sometimes mixed with pain. However, while he does describe his life, the principal theme of the book is Joy as he defined it. This Joy was a longing so intense for something so good & so high up it couldn't be explained with words. He's struck with "stabs of joy" throughout life. He finally finds what it's for at the end. He writes about his experiences at Malvern College in 1913, aged 15. Though he described the school as "a very furnace of impure loves" he defended the practice as being "the only chink left thru which something spontaneous & uncalculating could creep in." The book's last two chapters cover the end of his search as he moves from atheism to theism & then from theism to Christianity. He ultimately discovers the true nature & purpose of Joy & its place in his own life. The book isn't connected with his unexpected marriage in later life to Joy Gresham. The marriage occurred long after the period described, though not long after the book was published. His friends were quick to notice the coincidence, remarking he'd really been "Surprised by Joy". "Surprised by Joy" is also an allusion to Wordsworth's poem, "Surprised by Joy-Impatient As The Wind", relating an incident when Wordsworth forgot the death of his beloved daughter.

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Gretchen Rubin

Happier at Home : Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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In the spirit of her blockbuster #1 New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin embarks on a new project to make home a happier place. One Sunday afternoon, as she unloaded the dishwasher, Gretchen Rubin felt hit by a wave of homesickness. Homesick—why? She was standing right in her own kitchen. She felt homesick, she realized, with love for home itself. “Of all the elements of a happy life,” she thought, “my home is the most important.” In a flash, she decided to undertake a new happiness project, and this time, to focus on home.And what did she want from her home? A place that calmed her, and energized her. A place that, by making her feel safe, would free her to take risks. Also, while Rubin wanted to be happier at home, she wanted to appreciate how much happiness was there already. So, starting in September (the new January), Rubin dedicated a school year—September through May—to making her home a place of greater simplicity, comfort, and love. In The Happiness Project, she worked out general theories of happiness. Here she goes deeper on factors that matter for home, such as possessions, marriage, time, and parenthood. How can she control the cubicle in her pocket? How might she spotlight her family’s treasured possessions? And it really was time to replace that dud toaster. Each month, Rubin tackles a different theme as she experiments with concrete, manageable resolutions—and this time, she coaxes her family to try some resolutions, as well. With her signature blend of memoir, science, philosophy, and experimentation, Rubin’s passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading just a few chapters of this book will inspire readers to find more happiness in their own lives.

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Leslie P. Peirce

Empress of the East : How a Slave Girl Became Queen of the Ottoman Empire

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This book is a captivating tale of Roxelana, a slave girl who defied all odds to become the powerful queen of the Ottoman Empire. Leslie Peirce brings to life the remarkable story of Roxelana, shedding light on her intelligence, diplomacy, and influence over Sultan Suleyman. As you read this book, you will be immersed in the fascinating world of the Ottoman harem and witness the transformation of a woman who shattered all expectations. Empress of the East is a must-read for those who love stories of empowerment and triumph against adversity.

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Ron Hall, Lynn Vincent, Denver Moore

Same Kind of Different As Me : A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together

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Same Kind of Different As Me A modern-day slave and an international art dealer are bound together by a dying woman's faith. Will Ron, the art dealer, be able to embrace Denver, who's been homeless for almost 20 years? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphant story. Full description

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Nilanjana Sengupta

The Votive Pen: Writings on Edwin Thumboo

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the multifaceted identity of Singapore through the eyes of Edwin Thumboo, a literary icon. Sengupta's meticulous examination of Thumboo's poetry offers a fresh perspective, free from the bias of previous criticisms, and invites readers to delve deep into the emotional and intellectual landscape of Singapore. Through Thumboo's remarkable ability to seamlessly merge diverse influences, from African poetry to Eastern philosophies, the book offers a powerful portrayal of a nation grappling with its past, present, and future.

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Daniel Gottlieb

Learning from the Heart : Lessons on Living, Loving, and Listening

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In the nearly 30 years since the accident that made radio personality and columnist Dan Gottlieb a quadriplegic, he developed a finely-tuned quality of awareness that most people never he became an outsider among us—”like a foreign correspondent,” as he puts it. From that vantage point, he has acutely observed the way people act, think, feel, and live—in short, he studied and learned exactly what it means to be human. Here, Dan shares his insights, written with humor, honesty, a gift for storytelling, and breathtaking compassion.Learning from the Heart looks at what divides as well as unites us, including the problems of family life; difficulties confronting today’s parents; challenges faced by the disabled and the aging; and issues of injustice that affect the way we understand the world and our lives. Although Dan is now speaking directly to the reader, rather than to his own family, you’ll recognize the distinctive voice and format that caused an outpouring of e-mail from fans of Letters to Sam : short anecdotal chapters rich in wisdom, generously revealing and deeply personal, and resonating with universal truths.

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Randy Pausch

The Last Lecture : Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams - Lessons in Living

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Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

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Toni Braxton

Unbreak My Heart : A Memoir

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Unbreak My Heart is a powerful memoir that explores Toni Braxton's path to redemption after facing numerous personal struggles. From the guilt of achieving success at the expense of her sisters to filing for bankruptcy twice, this book is a heartfelt portrayal of the ups and downs of life. Braxton's story is also one of hope and healing, inspiring readers to take control of their lives and overcome any obstacles they may encounter.

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David Brooks

The Road to Character

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Sarah Frier

No Filter : How Instagram transformed business, celebrity and culture

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"No Filter" by Sarah Frier is a fascinating and revealing account of how Instagram transformed from a simple photo sharing app to a cultural and business powerhouse. With exclusive access to all the key players, Frier delves into the effects of Instagram on global business and culture, pioneering a business model that sells an aspirational lifestyle to all of us through influencers and celebrity culture. The book provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Instagram's journey, from its launch to its acquisition by Facebook and the resulting impact on our perception of reality. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and culture in the modern age.

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Helen Rappaport

The Romanov Sisters : The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra

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The Romanov Sisters is a great read for history lovers who want a fresh and intimate perspective into the lives of the four Russian Grand Duchesses. Helen Rappaport's use of their private diaries and letters give readers a glimpse into their personalities and the turmoil that surrounded them during the Russian Revolution. The book challenges the sentimental and idealized view of the sisters and presents a captivating portrayal of their lives and tragic end.

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Rod Stewart

Rod : The Autobiography

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Rod: The Autobiography could be a great read for fans of Rod Stewart's music and those interested in learning about the life of a rock and roll icon. The book offers a candid and honest look into his personal and professional life, from his humble beginnings to his rise to stardom. It also delves into his relationships and experiences on tour, providing a riveting and entertaining journey through one of rock's most remarkable lives. Fans would appreciate the soulful and unique writing style of the author in narrating his life's story.

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Maggie Nelson

Bluets : AS SEEN ON BBC2'S BETWEEN THE COVERS

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Bluets could be a good read for someone looking for a raw and cerebral work about the inextricability of pleasure and pain. The book's exploration of color as a means of examining heartbreak is a unique and powerful perspective that will leave readers contemplating its themes long after finishing it. Additionally, its references to famous blue figures such as Joni Mitchell and Andy Warhol make for an interesting and informative read.

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David Sedaris

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," ( The Christian Science Monitor ) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life-having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds-to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing from "a writer worth treasuring" ( Seattle Times ). Praise for When You Are Engulfed in Flames :"Older, wiser, smarter and meaner, Sedaris...defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." -- Kirkus ReviewsThis latest collection proves that not only does Sedaris still have it, but he's also getting better....Sedaris's best stuff will still--after all this time--move, surprise, and entertain." -- BooklistTable of It's CatchingKeeping UpThe UnderstudyThis Old HouseBuddy, Can You Spare a Tie?Road TripsWhat I LearnedThat's AmoreThe Monster MashIn the Waiting RoomSolutions to Saturday's PuzzleAdult Figures Charging Toward a Concrete ToadstoolMemento MoriAll the Beauty You Will Ever NeedTown and CountryAerialThe Man in the HutOf Mice and MenApril in ParisCrybabyOld FaithfulThe Smoking Section

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

What Happened

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“In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I’ve often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I’m letting my guard down.” —Hillary Rodham Clinton, from the introduction of What HappenedFor the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. Now free from the constraints of running, Clinton takes you inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules. This is her most personal memoir yet.In these pages, she describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. With humor and candor, she tells readers what it took to get back on her feet—the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through, and what the experience has taught her about life. She speaks about the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics.She lays out how the 2016 election was marked by an unprecedented assault on our democracy by a foreign adversary. By analyzing the evidence and connecting the dots, Clinton shows just how dangerous the forces are that shaped the outcome, and why Americans need to understand them to protect American values and democracy in the future.The election of 2016 was unprecedented and historic. What Happened is the story of that campaign and its aftermath—both a deeply intimate account and a cautionary tale for the nation.

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Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury : Inside the Trump White House

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Recommended to those who want a closer look at the behind-the-scenes workings of the Trump administration. This book provides new details about the chaos in the Oval Office and shows how and why Donald Trump has become the king of discord and disunion. It is a must-read for those who want a deeper understanding of the current political landscape and the inner workings of the White House.

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Tim Wise

White Like Me : Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son

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"White Like Me" is a thought-provoking memoir about the realities of how privilege can shape one's experience in society. Tim Wise shares his personal stories and insights in a powerful polemic that urges readers to challenge injustice and resist white supremacy. This book would be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of racism and privilege in America and looking for ways to promote social change.

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Bella Cohen, Albert Cohen

Book Of My Mother

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"Book of My Mother" is a heartfelt tribute to the author's mother, written in a beautiful and moving style. The book has the power to make the reader appreciate their own mother even more and cherish the time spent with them. Cohen's honest and intimate writing style makes for a poignant read that will tug at the heartstrings of any reader.

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Joan Didion

Blue Nights

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A New York Times Notable BookFrom one of our most powerful writers, a work of stunning frankness about losing a daughter.Richly textured with memories from her own childhood and married life with her husband, John Gregory Dunne, and daughter, Quintana Roo, this new book by Joan Didion is an intensely personal and moving account of her thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness and growing old.As she reflects on her daughter’s life and on her role as a parent, Didion grapples with the candid questions that all parents face, and contemplates her age, something she finds hard to acknowledge, much less accept. Blue Nights—the long, light evening hours that signal the summer solstice, “the opposite of the dying of the brightness, but also its warning”—like The Year of Magical Thinking before it, is an iconic book of incisive and electric honesty, haunting and profound.

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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg

How Google Works

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This book provides a unique insight into the business strategies that have made Google an icon in the tech industry. It is recommended for those interested in business management, corporate culture and innovation. The book also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and managers looking to create a successful company culture that nurtures creativity and attracts the best talent available.

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Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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The Art of Travel is a thought-provoking book that delves into how travel can bring meaning and purpose to our lives. Alain de Botton presents a philosophical and reflective perspective on travel, which can make readers question their own motivations for exploring the world. His writing style is engaging and humorous, making the book an enjoyable read. If you're looking for a book that challenges how you think about travel, and puts into words some of the intangible aspects of it, then The Art of Travel is for you.

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Neil Strauss

The Truth - An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships

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Neil Strauss became famous to millions around the world as the author of The Game, a funny and slyly instructive account of how he transformed himself from a scrawny, insecure nerd into the ultra-confident, ultra-successful “pickup artist” known as Style. The book jump-started the international “seduction community,” and made Strauss a household name—revered or notorious—among single men and women alike.But the experience of writing The Game also transformed Strauss into a man who could have what every man wants: the ability to date or have casual sex with almost every woman he met. The results were heady, to be sure. But they also conditioned him to view the world as a kind of constant parade of women, sex, and opportunity—with intimacy and long-term commitment taking a back seat. That is, until he met the woman who forced him to choose between herself and the parade. The choice was not only difficult, it was wrenching. It forced him deep into his past, to confront not only the moral dimensions of his pickup lifestyle, but also a wrenching mystery in his childhood that shaped the man that he became. It sent him into extremes of behavior that exposed just how conflicted his life had become. And it made him question everything he knew about himself, and about the way men and women live with and without each other.He would never be the same again.Searingly honest, compulsively readable, this book may have the same effect on you.

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Shawn Michaels, David L. Thomas

Wrestling for My Life : The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar

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This book offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional wrestling, but also delves into the personal journey of Shawn Michaels as he navigates the highs and lows of fame and finds solace in his faith. With never-before-shared stories and insights, it's a must-read for wrestling fans and anyone seeking inspiration in their own struggles.

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Leon Leyson, Marilyn J. Harran, Elisabeth B. Leyson

The Boy on the Wooden Box : How the Impossible Became Possible....on Schindler's List

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"The Boy on the Wooden Box" tells the incredible story of Leon Leyson's survival during the Second World War, incredibly written with an exceptional level of grace and honesty that captures the terrible situation without resorting to bitterness. This book is a must-read for those interested in the Holocaust and the fight to survive in one of the most trying times in human history.

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Richard P. Feynman

Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman : Adventures of a Curious Character as Told to Ralph Leighton

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"Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman" is a book that provides an insight into the adventurous life of one of the world's greatest theoretical physicists - Richard Feynman. The book is a compilation of taped conversations between Feynman and his friend Ralph Leighton and highlights his unquenchable curiosity and eternal skepticism. Recommended for anyone who wants to understand the life and mindset behind one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.

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Christopher Leonard

Kochland

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Kochland is an eye-opening read that delves into the inner workings of one of the world's largest private companies. Christopher Leonard paints a vivid picture of the ruthless business practices that have allowed Koch Industries to become so successful, while also exposing the company's impact on modern society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of business and politics, or those looking to gain insight into the darker sides of capitalism.

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Oliver Sacks

On the Move : A Life

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When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote in his report: “Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far.” It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going. From its opening pages on his youthful obsession with motorcycles and speed, On the Move is infused with his restless energy. As he recounts his experiences as a young neurologist in the early 1960s, first in California, where he struggled with drug addiction, and then in New York, where he discovered a long-forgotten illness in the back wards of a chronic hospital, we see how his engagement with patients comes to define his life.With unbridled honesty and humor, Sacks shows us that the same energy that drives his physical passions—weight lifting and swimming—also drives his cerebral passions. He writes about his love affairs, both romantic and intellectual; his guilt over leaving his family to come to America; his bond with his schizophrenic brother; and the writers and scientists—Thom Gunn, A. R. Luria, W. H. Auden, Gerald M. Edelman, Francis Crick—who influenced him. On the Move is the story of a brilliantly unconventional physician and writer—and of the man who has illuminated the many ways that the brain makes us human.

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Zainab Salbi

Freedom Is an Inside Job : Owning Our Darkness and Our Light to Heal Ourselves and the World

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From n ational bestselling author and humanitarian Zainab Salbi, a powerful look at what happens when we heal our shadows and align with our core values."May this book help create bridges to a much bigger and kinder world." ―Gloria Steinem, author of My Life on the Road and Revolution from Within"If you want to know what true self-power is, then read this book. It will open your inner eye to the beauty of your own being." ―Deepak Chopra, MD, author of The Healing Self and The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessHow can we transform our collective fear and the deep divisions between us into meaningful change? In Freedom Is an Inside Job, bestselling author, humanitarian, and TV personality Zainab Salbi shares that to transform our outer world, we must turn towards our inner world.After years of working as a successful CEO and change-maker, Salbi realized that if she wanted to confront and heal the shadows of the world, she needed to face her own shadows first. Holding nothing back, Salbi shares pivotal moments from her personal life alongside poignant and fascinating stories from her encounters around the world. Through her stories, we learn that if we want to create real change, we need to heal the inconsistencies within our own values, actions, and goals.As Salbi explores her own riveting journey to wholeness, readers learn how embarking on such a journey enables each of us to create the world we want to live in. "So long as we are conflicted within, we will continue to have conflict without," writes Salbi. "If we want to change the world, we need to begin with ourselves. This is the path to freedom."

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Peter Slevin

Michelle Obama : A Life

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This is the inspiring story of a modern American icon, the first comprehensive account of the life and times of Michelle Obama.With disciplined reporting and a storyteller’s eye for revealing detail, Peter Slevin follows Michelle to the White House from her working-class childhood on Chicago’s largely segregated South Side. He illuminates her tribulations at Princeton University and Harvard Law School during the racially charged 1980s and the dilemmas she faced in Chicago while building a high-powered career, raising a family, and helping a young community organizer named Barack Obama become president of the United States.From the lessons she learned in Chicago to the messages she shares as one of the most recognizable women in the world, the story of this First Lady is the story of America. Michelle A Life is a fresh and compelling view of a woman of unique achievement and purpose.

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Alison Weir

The Life of Elizabeth I

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Recommendation: "The Life of Elizabeth I" is a must-read for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the Tudor era. Weir's extensive research and analysis of Elizabeth I's life dispels common misconceptions and provides fresh insights into the enigmatic queen. The book's examination of her contradictory character, such as her supposed love for the Earl of Leicester and her choice to remain single, make it a fascinating and intimate portrait that is both enthralling and stunning.

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Robert Macfarlane, Nan Shepherd

The Living Mountain : A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland

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Recommendation: The Living Mountain is a must-read for anyone who loves nature and the outdoors. Nan Shepherd's poetic prose captures the essence of the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland - from its rocks and rivers to its creatures and hidden aspects. Her unique perspective of nature as both breathtakingly beautiful and shockingly harsh is both humbling and inspiring. Reading this book will make you appreciate the magnificence of mountains and the wild world around us.

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Damien Echols

Life After Death : Eighteen Years on Death Row

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In 1993 three teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Miskelley Jr were arrested and charged with the murders of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. The ensuing trial was rife with inconsistencies, false testimony and superstition. Echols was accused of, among other things, practising witchcraft and satanic rituals – a result of the “satanic panic” prevalent in the media at the time. Baldwin and Miskelley were sentenced to life in prison. Echols, deemed the ringleader, was sentenced to death. He was eighteen years old.In a shocking reversal of events, all three were suddenly released in August 2011. This is Damien Echols' story in full: from abuses by prison guards and wardens, to descriptions of inmates and deplorable living conditions, to the incredible reserves of patience, spirituality, and perseverance that kept him alive and sane for nearly two decades. Echols also writes about his complicated and painful childhood. Like Dead Man Walking, Life After Death is destined to be a classic.

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René Descartes, Desmond M. Clarke

Meditations and Other Metaphysical Writings

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'I shall imagine myself as if I had no hands, no eyes, no flesh, no blood, no senses at all'Descartes was prepared to go to any lengths in his search for certainty – even to deny those things that seemed most self-evident. In his Meditations of 1641, and in the Objections and Replies that were included with the original publication, he set out to dismantle and then reconstruct the idea of the individual self and its existence. In doing so, Descartes developed a language of subjectivity that has lasted to this day and also took his first steps towards the view that would eventually be expressed in the epigram Cogito, ergo sum ('I think, therefore I am'), one of modern philosophy's most famous – and most fiercely controversial – claims.The first part of a two-volume edition of Descartes' works in Penguin Classics, this edition includes extensive selections from the Objections and Replies, Part One of The Principles of Philosophy, Comments on a Certain Manifesto and related correspondence from 1643 to 1649.

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Cathy Rentzenbrink

A Manual for Heartache

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"When Cathy Rentzenbrink was still a teenager, her happy family was torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy. In A Manual for Heartache she describes how she learnt to live with grief and loss and find joy in the world again. She explores how to cope with life at its most difficult and overwhelming and how we can emerge from suffering forever changed, but filled with hope.This is a moving, warm and uplifting book that offers solidarity and comfort to anyone going through a painful time, whatever it might be. It's a book that will help to soothe an aching heart and assure its readers that they're not alone."

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Fumio Sasaki

Goodbye, Things : On Minimalist Living

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'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things'Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven't used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, more fulfilled lives.

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Cyril Wong

Here and Beyond: 12 Stories

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Here and Beyond is a collection of poignant and thought-provoking stories that delve into the intricacies of human relationships. From forbidden love to unresolved family conflicts, these twelve tales will leave you contemplating the meaning of life and the power of connections. Recommended for readers who enjoy introspective and emotionally engaging reads.

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Malcolm X, Alex Haley

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a book that speaks of the journey of a young man who transforms his life going from being a notorious street hustler to a powerful and inspiring cultural icon. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the struggles and strengths of African-Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. It captures the essence of Black identity, pride, and hope.

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Anthony Bourdain

Kitchen Confidential : Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

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If you're a food enthusiast who relishes behind-the-scenes stories of the culinary world, "Kitchen Confidential" is a must-read. Anthony Bourdain's candid memoir takes you on a wild journey through the underbelly of restaurants, from his humble beginnings as a dishwasher to his rise as a renowned chef. With his no-holds-barred storytelling and wicked sense of humor, Bourdain exposes the hidden truths of the industry, all while making you salivate for more. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized and your funny bone tickled.

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Cairns Craig

Iain Banks's Complicity : A Reader's Guide

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This guide to Iain Banks's "Complicity" provides valuable insights for those studying the novel or fans of Banks's style of writing. It offers a comprehensive biography of the author, a thorough analysis of the novel, and a comparison between the book and the movie adaptation, making it an excellent resource for book clubs or individuals seeking to understand the key themes of the novel and its place in contemporary literature.

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John Carlin

Invictus - Nelson Mandela And The Game That Made A Nation

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Beginning in a jail cell and ending in a rugby tournament—the true story of how the most inspiring charm offensive in history brought South Africa together. After being released from prison and winning South Africa’s first free election, Nelson Mandela presided over a country still deeply divided by fifty years of apartheid. His plan was ambitious if not use the national rugby team, the Springboks—long an embodiment of white-supremacist rule—to embody and engage a new South Africa as they prepared to host the 1995 World Cup. The string of wins that followed not only defied the odds, but capped Mandela’s miraculous effort to bring South Africans together again in a hard-won, enduring bond. Watch a Video

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Augusten Burroughs

Running With Scissors

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This is the story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of grandeur) gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead ringer for Santa Claus and a certifiable lunatic into the bargain. Suddenly at the age of 12, Augusten found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian house in perfect squalor. The doctor's biza

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James Baldwin, Edward P. Jones

Notes of a Native Son

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A new edition of the book many have called James Baldwin’s most influential workWritten during the 1940s and early 1950s, when Baldwin was only in his twenties, the essays collected in Notes of a Native Son capture a view of black life and black thought at the dawn of the civil rights movement and as the movement slowly gained strength through the words of one of the most captivating essayists and foremost intellectuals of that era. Writing as an artist, activist, and social critic, Baldwin probes the complex condition of being black in America. With a keen eye, he examines everything from the significance of the protest novel to the motives and circumstances of the many black expatriates of the time, from his home in “The Harlem Ghetto” to a sobering “Journey to Atlanta.”Notes of a Native Son inaugurated Baldwin as one of the leading interpreters of the dramatic social changes erupting in the United States in the twentieth century, and many of his observations have proven almost prophetic. His criticism on topics such as the paternalism of white progressives or on his own friend Richard Wright’s work is pointed and unabashed. He was also one of the few writing on race at the time who addressed the issue with a powerful mixture of outrage at the gross physical and political violence against black citizens and measured understanding of their oppressors, which helped awaken a white audience to the injustices under their noses. Naturally, this combination of brazen criticism and unconventional empathy for white readers won Baldwin as much condemnation as praise.Notes is the book that established Baldwin’s voice as a social critic, and it remains one of his most admired works. The essays collected here create a cohesive sketch of black America and reveal an intimate portrait of Baldwin’s own search for identity as an artist, as a black man, and as an American.

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Sy Montgomery

The Soul of an Octopus : A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

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In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food.Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.

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Nissim Mishal, Michael Bar-Zohar

Mossad : The Great Operations of Israel's Famed Secret Service

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From the famous cases - the kidnapping of Eichmann from Argentina, the systematic tracking-down of those responsible for the Munich Massacre - to lesser-known episodes, shrouded in darkness, this extraordinary book describes the dramatic, largely secret history of the Mossad, the greatest intelligence service in the world.Bloody, violent, daring and astonishing, Mossad reveals the covert actions, targeted assassinations, and paramilitary operations within and outside Israel, and identifies the agents and leaders whose personal stories are interwoven with the most celebrated Mossad missions.

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Viktor E. Frankl

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

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One of the outstanding classics to emerge from the Holocaust, Man's Search for Meaning is Viktor Frankl's story of his struggle for survival in Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps. Today, this remarkable tribute to hope offers us an avenue to finding greater meaning and purpose in our own lives.(back cover)

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Richard Branson

Like A Virgin : Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School

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Looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson?In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You in Business School, Richard distils and shares the wisdom and experience that have made him one of the world's most recognised and respected entrepreneurs. From his 'Top 5 secrets of Business Success', to hard hitting discussions about the global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things business.It's business school, the Branson way.

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Walter Isaacson

Leonardo da Vinci

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This book is recommended for anyone who is interested in the art and science of Leonardo da Vinci and wants to learn about his life, both the ups and downs. The author highlights how da Vinci's unique perspective and ability to combine different passions resulted in some of the most iconic works of art and science. This biography is not just a retelling of the life of a genius, but also an insight into the creative process and mindset that can inspire readers to tap into their own creativity.

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