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Pennelope Jimenez, Serria Tawan, Deanna Brooks

The Bunny Book

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No longer will the girls next door have all the fun. Now, for the first time, every woman can learn to work it like a Playboy Bunny! With unprecedented candor, three professional Bunniesone a career-driven diva, one a quintessential party girl, and one happily marriedget together and dish on everything. And we mean everything. They share insider tricks on how to wow a first date, walk in heels, look (and feel) great naked, give an unforgettable striptease, choose the right makeup and lingerie, care for hair (down there), and so much more! The Bunny Book gives a gal everything she needs to know to refine her image and expand her repertoire.

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Ellen DeGeneres

My Point...And I Do Have One

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In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ellen DeGeneres shares her hilarious take on everything from our most baffling human foibles–including how we behave in elevators, airplanes, and restrooms, and why we’re so scared of the boogeyman–to fashion trends, celebrity, and her secret recipe for Ellen’s Real Frenchy French Toast. Most of all, this witty, engaging book offers insights into the mind of one of America’s most beloved comics.…Dear Reader,I was awfully excited when I was asked to write a book. I was however, nervous. I was afraid I didn’t have anything important to say. But when I began writing, I realized that although I don’t know a lot about any one thing, I know a little about a whole bunch of baking a pie; dancing; curing the common cold; running the Iditarod–it’s all in the book. And I realized I notice things that maybe some people don’t notice (or they don’t notice that they don’t notice). That’s all in the book, too.

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Loung Ung

Lulu in the Sky

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Concluding the trilogy that started with the bestselling memoir First They Killed My Father , Loung Ung describes her college experience and her first steps into adulthood, revealing her struggle to reconcile with her past while moving forward towards happiness. After the violence of the Khmer Rouge and the difficult assimilation experience of a refugee, Loung’s daily struggle to keep darkness, anger, and depression at bay will finally find two unexpected allies: the empowering call of activism, and the redemptive power of love. Lulu in the Sky is the story of Loung’s journey to a Cambodian village to reconnect with her mother’s spirit; to a vocation that will literally allow her to heal the landscape of her birth; and to the transformative influence of a supportive marriage to a loving man.

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Christopher Andersen

Michael Jackson : Unauthorized

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Michael Jackson: Unauthorized is a must-read for fans who want a deeper understanding of the enigmatic Michael Jackson. The book sheds light on the impact of his dysfunctional and often abusive family on his adult life and explores the controversies that surrounded his career and personal life. It offers an intriguing and thought-provoking insight into the life of the King of Pop that is sure to captivate readers from start to finish.

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Ooi Kee Beng

Lim Kit Siang : Defying the Odds

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Lim Kit Siang has been fighting on the forefront of Malaysian politics since the late 1960s. Uncompromising in his mission to pull the country away from systemic race-based politics and all the ills that stem from the sustainment over five decades of these, he was jailed twice without trial. His persistence saw him and his followers well placed to participate in the surprising resurgence of political opposition over the last 15 years. Since 2008, his Democratic Action Party has grown greatly in strength, and together with its allies, has been able seriously to challenge the ruling coalition. This book captures the spirit of Lim s life, and describes the grim yet gratifying journey that his refusal to compromise on his political convictions forced him to take. It is the tale of a man who felt he had no choice, and consequently, whose impact on his country s history is great. In that way, his story cannot but also be a narrative about a country that has yet to fulfill the great promise that it holds."

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Alexander Frater

Chasing The Monsoon : A Modern Pilgrimage Through India

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Chasing The Monsoon is a must-read for travel enthusiasts who enjoy exploring new cultures and regions. The book takes the reader on a journey through India in search of the monsoon, offering a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse landscape. Alexander Frater's vivid descriptions of the people and places he encounters, along with his personal anecdotes, make this a unique and engaging read. The book is also great for those interested in meteorology and weather patterns, as it provides in-depth knowledge of the monsoon.

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Stephen Turnbull, A.L. Sadler

Shogun : The Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu

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One of the most successful rulers in Japanese history and one of the most cunning military strategists in world history, Tokugawa Ieyasu overcame countless dangers and intrigues in his country's most violent age to become the man who finally united all of Japan. His accomplishments and work cemented in place the system of governance and way of life that have become forever linked with traditional Japan.Shogun, A. L. Sadler's classic biography of this Japanese legend, has been completely re-typeset and designed—and is still the best available. It is dramatic in its narration of the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the measures he took to win the Shogunate and insure that power would remain in his family's hands. It also features a new foreword by bestselling author and samurai expert Stephen Turnbull.

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Janet Lim

Sold for Silver : An Autobiography of a Girl Sold into Slavery in Southeast Asia

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The true story of China-born Janet Lim, who was sold into slavery as a young girl in 1930s Singapore. When Singapore falls to the Japanese in 1942, she escapes by ship, but when it’s bombed and sinks, Janet floats at sea for days close to death. Rescued by fishermen then captured by the Japanese, she narrowly escapes sexual-imprisonment as a comfort woman and is tortured. An inspirational autobiography of a true heroine.

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Carl Herzig, Steven Kim

The Fearless Passage of Steven Kim : The True Story of an American Businessman Imprisoned in China for Rescuing North Korean Refugees

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Until the age of fifty, Seung-Whan (Steven) Kim, a Korean-American businessman dedicated his life to financial prosperity at the expense of both family and faith. He had earned and lost millions several times over until, in China, his business in shambles, Kim returned to Christian fellowship, rediscovered the value of family, and received a calling to help North Korean refugees escape from human trafficking, torture, and execution. In 2003, Kim was arrested and convicted of harboring refugees and leading them along an underground railroad, and he spent the next four years in Chinese labor camps. In his suffering and hardship, he immersed himself in Scripture and led a secret prison ministry, serving fellow inmates, a guard, and even a mob boss. Since his release, Kim has been a powerful advocate for North Korean refugees, especially women and children, raising awareness about their plight and fighting for their human rights. Kim's story is a thrilling, heart-breaking, and inspirational account of the spiritual victory of a real-life freedom fighter.

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Franca Rame, Dario Fo

Woman Alone' & Other Plays

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"Woman Alone & Other Plays" could be a great read for those who are interested in exploring female experiences through theatre. The collection features monologues that are both comic and serious, making them accessible to a wide range of audiences. The pieces are written by Dario Fo, who is known for his ability to merge entertainment with social commentary. The author has managed to capture the essence of the female condition in a raw, precise, and entertaining way.

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Karen Marie Graves, Don Nardo

Adolf Hitler

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The Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler has come to be seen, by almost universal affirmation, as the personification of evil. Indeed, he has more than earned his reputation as perhaps the most infamous villain in history. In a riveting narrative, supported by numerous primary source documents, a noted historian surveys the twisted life and deeds of the false messiah that plunged the world into the most destructive war in history.

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Daniel Boulud

Letters to a Young Chef

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From the reinvention of French food through the fine dining revolution in America, Daniel Boulud has been a witness to and a creator of today's food culture. A modern improviser with a classical foundation (a little rock 'n' roll and a lot of Mozart, he'd say), he speaks with the authority that comes from a lifetime of preparing, presenting, and thinking about food-an ancient calling with universal resonance. In Letters to a Young Chef, Boulud speaks not only of how to make a career as a chef in today's world, but also of why one should want to do so in the first place. As he himself puts it, it is "a tasty life." The love of food and the obsession with flavors, ingredients, and techniques are the chef's source of strength, helping the young chef to survive and flourish during the long years of apprenticeship and their necessary sacrifices. Part memoir, part advice book, part cookbook, part reverie, this delicious new book will delight and enlighten chefs of all kinds, from passionate amateurs to serious professionals.

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Kay Redfield Jamison

An Unquiet Mind : A Memoir of Moods and Madness

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"An Unquiet Mind is a fascinating memoir that explores the author's experience with bipolar disorder. It offers readers a unique perspective from both the doctor and patient standpoint, making it a valuable read for anyone looking to understand the condition better. The book is written with candidness and courage, showcasing the author's aptitude for delivering complex information with clarity. If you're interested in learning more about this condition or looking for inspiration and hope, this book is definitely worth your time."

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Philip Steele

World History Biographies: Galileo : The Genius Who Charted the Universe

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Galileo made the first effective use of the refracting telescope to discover important new facts about astronomy. His observations led him to support Copernicus's claim that Earth and the other planets circled the sun. This conflicted with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and brought Galileo before the judges of the Inquisition. He spent his final years under house arrest.Galileo's genius lay in the way he approached scientific problems. He reduced problems to simple terms on the basis of experience and common-sense logic. Then he analyzed and resolved the problems according to simple mathematical descriptions, thus opening the way for the development of modern mathematical physics.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul

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"Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul" could be a good read for someone who is struggling with the loss of a loved one. The collection of stories offers comfort, peace, and understanding to readers going on with the grieving process. This book highlights the importance of togetherness and sharing during times of loss. The stories in the book are encouraging and inspiring, giving readers the courage to carry on, and cherish special memories of their loved ones.

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Dava Sobel

Galileo's Daughter: a Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love

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The Barnes & Noble ReviewDeemed by Albert Einstein to be "the father of modern physics...of modern science altogether," the man who dropped cannonballs from the Tower or Pisa, improved the telescope to discover the moons of Jupiter, and defended Nicolaus Copernicus's theory of the Earth's orbit was, in his day, considered a heretic. Dava Sobel, the author of Longitude, the story of John Harrison's invention of the chronometer, returns with Galileo's Daughter, a fascinating biography that gives an intimate look at the life of Galileo through the 124 letters written by his eldest daughter, Virginia, published in translation for the first time from the Italian. Virginia was one of Galileo's three children born out of wedlock. Together with her depressive younger sister, she was placed in the Convent of San Matteo near Galileo's Florence home at the age of 13, where she took the name Suor Maria Celeste, in tribute to her father's work. Galileo recognized in Virginia an "exquisite mind," and she, in turn recognized the depth of her father's faith in Catholicism and proved to be an unwavering source of loyalty, support, comfort, and strength for him when he was brought to trial before the Holy Office of the Inquisition in 1633. Born in Pisa on February 15, 1564, to a mathematician and the daughter of cloth merchants, Galileo betrayed his father's wishes to become a doctor and instead studied mathematics and philosophy, for he believed that "philosophy is written in this grand book the universe...but the book cannot be understood unless one first learns to comprehend the language and to read the alphabet in which it is composed...mathematics." He began his career teaching at the University of Pisa and the University of Padua until he eventually procured the patronage of the Medici Grand Dukes. Galileo's first commercial invention was the geometric and military compass in 1597, which functioned as an early pocket calculator. But the invention that would announce him to the world came ten years later, when he improved the Dutch spyglass, augmenting the power of the lens manifold times to focus the instrument on the moon and the stars. This reinvented telescope eventually enabled Galileo to discover four of Jupiter's moons, which he documented in his book, The Starry Messenger. His next book, Discourse on Bodies that Stay Atop Water or Move Within It, both challenged Aristotelian physics and announced the presence of sunspots, angering his colleagues and beginning his troubled future. Of course, the real problems for Galileo began when he sought to publish Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, in which he began to establish proof of Copernicus's theory that the Earth revolves around the sun. While the bubonic plague was claiming lives throughout Europe and the Thirty Years' War was raging, Pope Urban VIII found Galileo's work most threatening. The pope believed that the motions of the heavenly bodies were the domain of the Holy Fathers of the Church and not of science or philosophy, and he found Galileo to be the greatest enemy of the Catholic Church since Martin Luther. The pope betrayed his former friend further when he forced a sickly Galileo to endure the grueling trials before the Inquisition, threatening him with torture and forcing him to live under house arrest for the remainder of his life. Throughout his life, and especially during the trials, Suor Maria Celeste served her infamous father, whom she addressed as Lord Father, as she would a patron saint. She cared for her him from the convent, whose grounds she never left, through her constant letters, which were sent along with baskets carrying shirts she cleaned and mended for him, confectioneries and health tonics she prepared, and legible, ornate transcriptions of his notes as she prepared his final manuscripts. As these letters reveal, though she was profoundly dedicated to her calling, her devotion to her father, and his love and appreciation for her, was steadfast. She never once doubted his faith or his controversial scientific discoveries. They worried for one another during their frequent illnesses, offered heartfelt condolences when colleagues or relatives passed away. His daughter remained Galileo's constant reader and companion until her death of dysentery at age 27. Though she kept all of his correspondence, his letters have disappeared, likely to have been destroyed by the Mother Abbess of the convent. By turns a moving portrait of the loving relationship between a father and daughter, a riveting chronicle of one of the most intensive battles between scientific truth and religious belief, and a fresh, revelatory biography of one of the most magnificent minds the world has ever known, Galileo's Daughter is a masterful weaving of the lives of the mind, the body, and the soul. Kera Bolonik

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Eugene O'Kelly, Corinne O'Kelly

Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Chasing Daylight is the honest, touching, and ultimately inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelley, completed in the three-and-a-half months between his diagnosis with brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Its haunting yet extraordinarily hopeful voice reminds us to embrace the fragile, fleeting moments of our lives-the brief time we have with our family, our friends, and even ourselves. This paperback edition features a new foreword by his wife, Corinne O'Kelley and a readers' group guide and questions. “Voicing universal truths . . . shared . . . simply and clearly.”-Janet Malin, New York Times “Words to live by.”-Kerry Hannon, USA Today “One of the most unexpected and touching books you're likely to read this year.”-Edward Nawotka, Bloomberg News “An honest, thought-provoking memoir . . . O'Kelly has many lessons to teach us on how to live.”-Steve Powers, Houston Chronicle “[A] well-written and moving book.”-TheEconomist.com

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Chanrithy Him

When Broken Glass Floats : Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge

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In a mesmerizing story, Chanrithy Him vividly recounts her trek through the hell of the "killing fields." She gives us a child's-eye view of a Cambodia where rudimentary labor camps for both adults and children are the norm and modern technology no longer exists. Death becomes a companion in the camps, along with illness. Yet through the terror, the members of Chanrithy's family remain loyal to one another, and she and her siblings who survive will find redeemed lives in America.A Finalist for the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize.

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Speer

Inside The Third Reich - Memoirs

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Slight shelf wear crease to cover. Pages are clean and binding is tight. Solid Book.

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Sally Magnusson

Where Memories Go : Why dementia changes everything - as heard on BBC R4 Book of the Week

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This book began as an attempt to hold on to my witty, storytelling mother with the one thing I had to hand. Words. Then, as the enormity of the social crisis my family was part of began to dawn, I wrote with the thought that other forgotten lives might be nudged into the light along with hers. Dementia is one of the greatest social, medical, economic, scientific, philosophical and moral challenges of our times. I am a reporter. It became the biggest story of my life. - Sally MagnussonRegarded as one of the finest journalists of her generation, Mamie Baird Magnusson's whole life was a celebration of words - words that she fought to retain in the grip of a disease which is fast becoming the scourge of the 21st century. Married to writer and broadcaster Magnus Magnusson, they had five children of whom Sally is the eldest. As well as chronicling the anguish, the frustrations and the unexpected laughs and joys that she and her sisters experienced while accompanying their beloved mother on the long dementia road for eight years until her death in 2012, Sally Magnusson seeks understanding from a range of experts and asks penetrating questions about how we treat older people, how we can face one of the greatest social, medical, economic and moral challenges of our times, and what it means to be human.An extraordinary and deeply personal memoir, a manifesto and a call to arms, in one searingly beautiful narrative.Find out more about the book and dementia at Facebook.com/WhereMemoriesGo

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Leah Chishugi

A Long Way From Paradise - Surviving The Rwandan Genocide

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"A Long Way From Paradise" offers a unique and inspiring perspective on resilience and recovery in the aftermath of traumatic events. Through her experiences as a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, Leah Chishugi provides a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and service to others. Readers interested in true stories of survival and humanitarian efforts would appreciate this book's poignant and captivating narrative.

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Raymond Blanc

A Taste of My Life

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This book is a must-read for food enthusiasts who want to embark on a culinary journey with Raymond Blanc. With his extraordinary creativity and passion, Blanc shares his life experiences and philosophy of food, inspiring readers to appreciate the art of sustainable cuisine. From his culinary genius to his dedication to perfection, A Taste of My Life will leave you hungry for more.

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Jenny Hartley, Vere Hodgson

Few Eggs and No Oranges : Vere Hodgson's Diary, 1940-45

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Vere Hodgson worked for a Notting Hill Gate charity during the Second World War ; being sparky and unflappable, she was not going to let Hitler make a difference to her life, but the beginning of the Blitz did, which is why she began her published diaries on 25 June 1940: 'Last night at about 1 a.m. we had the first air raid of the war on London. My room is just opposite the police station, so I got the full benefit of the sirens. It made me leap out of bed...' The war continued for five more years, but Vere's comments on her work, friends, what was happening to London and the news ('We hold our breath over Crete', 'There is to be a new system of Warning') combine to make Few Eggs and No Oranges unusually readable. It is a long - 600 page - book but a deeply engrossing one. The TLS remarked: 'The diaries capture the sense of living through great events and not being overwhelmed by them... they display an extraordinary - though widespread - capacity for not giving way in the face of horrors and difficulties.' 'A classic book that still rings vibrant and helpful today... a heartwarming record of one articulate woman's coping with the war,' wrote the Tallahassee Democratic Review.

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Pico Iyer

The Lady and the Monk : Four Seasons in Kyoto

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Peter Martin

A Dog Called Perth - The True Story Of A Beagle

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This heartwarming story of a truly remarkable dog, who changed the lives of her owners forever, will move and delight dog lovers everywhere.From the moment Peter and Cindy Martin spotted her as a puppy in a kennel she came streaking toward them and staring with her intense gaze, they knew she was the one. Almost immediately, she became a central part of their household. Alwayas left to run free, she became indefatigable explorer, gone for hours, sometimes entire days, but her infallible compass always brought her home. From her exploits in upstate New York to the story of her incredible survival in the Vermont wilderness and her later adventures in the English countryside, Perth displayed the same pluck, intelligence, devotion, unshakable trust, and unstinting love.Anyone who has ever owned or grown up with or wanted a dog will be captivated by this extraordinary, beautifully written homage to a very special creature.

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Dalai Lama XIV, Mary A. Craig

His Holiness the Dalai Lama: in Own Words

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This book is recommended for those seeking to understand the core philosophy of Buddhism and the Dalai Lama's teachings on how to live a fulfilling life, by cultivating compassion and inner peace. The book is unique in that it is a collection of the Dalai Lama's personal reflections and teachings, as opposed to a traditional biography or history. Readers will appreciate the Dalai Lama's emphasis on the importance of transforming the human mind, and his plea for compassion and non-violence as the foundation for living well and dying well.

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Soo Kai Poh

Comet in Our Sky: Lim Chin Siong in History

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Lim Chin Siong was the most prominent left-wing leader in Singapore for a decade until he was eliminated from the political scene by the infamous Operation Coldstore on February 2, 1963. This book is an account of Lim's significance in Singapore's political developments in the decade preceding. It also contains tributes by his friends and colleagues in Singapore and Malaysia. This new edition features an essay by Dr Poh Soo Kai and an extract from Lim's posthumous manuscripts. It will redefine the debate on the post-war history of both countries and the legacy of continuing political repression in them.

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Michael Farr

Tintin : The Complete Companion

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An overview of the life of Herge, Tintin's creator.

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Baba Rampuri

Autobiography of a Sadhu : A Journey into Mystic India

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Recommended for readers intrigued by Indian mysticism, shamanism, and spirituality. The book offers a unique perspective as the author, a foreigner, becomes a member of an ancient and wild order of naked yogis. It is filled with true accounts of magic, miracles, ghosts, and austerities, providing a deep insight into Indian culture and lessons on Hindu Gods, ayurveda, and mantra.

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Gil Amelio, William L. Simon

On the Firing Line : My 500 Days at Apple

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"On the Firing Line" gives a behind-the-scenes look into the intricate workings of Apple's corporate culture and leadership during the 90s. As a former CEO, Gil Amelio provides an insider perspective on the company's business and engineering accomplishments, as well as its failures. The book offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the tech industry and corporate leadership.

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William J. Duiker

Ho Chi Minh - A Life

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Recommendation: This book is a great read for those interested in the life of Ho Chi Minh, who was key in the revolution and reunification of Vietnam. The author covers Minh's life from his impoverished youth to his time in the US, France and the Soviet Union. The most outstanding feature of the book is its vivid description of the struggles of the Vietnamese, and the author's ability to bring the story to life.

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Wong Ming-Dao

Stone Made Smooth

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Stone Made Smooth could be a good read for those seeking inspiration through faith during times of hardship, as it tells the story of a Christian Chinese leader who persevered through 23 years of imprisonment with the help of his faith. The book is unique in its perspective, offering insight into the experiences of a religious leader from a different culture and time period, while also offering hope and inspiration for readers facing their own struggles.

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Nigel Slater

Eating For England - The Delights And Eccentricities Of The British At The Table

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This book would be a good read for anyone who is curious about British food culture and wants to explore it with a touch of humor and eccentricity. Nigel Slater, through his witty and engaging writing style, celebrates both the glories and the embarrassing moments of the British at the table. You'll find yourself immersed in a delightful journey that unravels the essence of British cuisine and its idiosyncrasies, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the rich food traditions of the British Isles.

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Ann Jones

Looking for Lovedu : Days and Nights in Africa

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Looking for Lovedu is a great read for someone who enjoys adventure and travel writing. Ann Jones details her dangerous journey through Africa in search of the Lovedu tribe, a legendary group ruled by a rainmaking queen. Through her writing, readers will experience the excitement of traveling through the deserts of North Africa to South Africa, and learn about the traditional culture and customs of the African people.

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STEVENSON BRYAN

Just Mercy - A Story Of Justice And Redemption

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Just Mercy is an eye-opening and thought-provoking book that explores the systemic racism and injustice in the US justice system. Bryan Stevenson's personal experiences as a defense lawyer for the wrongly convicted give insight into the flaws of the system and the human toll it takes on marginalized communities. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice and reform.

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Colin Burgess, Eugene A. Cernan, Kate Doolan

Fallen Astronauts : Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon, Revised Edition

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Fallen Astronauts could be a good read for those interested in space exploration and the human cost of scientific discovery. It tells the stories of the sixteen astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the quest to reach the moon between 1962 and 1972, including those whose stories are often obscured by rumors. The book offers intimate and compelling details of their extraordinary lives and accomplishments, reminding readers of the cost of fulfilling our dreams.

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Barbara Leaming

Marilyn Monroe

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Marilyn Monroe by Barbara Leaming is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the life and career of this iconic Hollywood star. Leaming's account is both insightful and revealing, exploring not just Monroe's relationships and career but also the darker aspects of her life, such as her struggles with mental illness and addiction. Readers will come away from this book with a deeper understanding of who Marilyn Monroe really was, and why she remains such an important figure in popular culture today.

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James Hamilton-Paterson

America's Boy : The Marcoses and the Philippines

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The story of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos's rise to power. The overthrowing of the couple in 1986 briefly focused world attention on the Philippines. The Western media's coverage took its lead from the US, and the no-holds barred denigration of the Marcoses tarnished the Philippines more generally.

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Charles Parlin Graves, Ray Keane

Marco Polo

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Recommended for those interested in historical exploration. Offers insight into the motivations of Marco Polo and the political climate of his time.

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Carter Wiseman

I.M. Pei: A Profile in American Architecture

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If you're fascinated by the intersection of art and engineering, this book provides an intimate journey into the mind of I.M. Pei, one of the most celebrated architects of our time. Through stunning visuals and insightful descriptions, it unravels the complexities of his iconic designs, showcasing his ability to blend cultural influences with avant-garde vision. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of his creations and understand why Pei's legacy will forever reshape the architectural world. Buckle up for a captivating adventure in blueprints!

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Jim Rogers

Investment Biker : Around the World with Jim Rogers

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This book is about the authora s amazing trip across six continents and the world economy and society. It discusses whoa s sinking and whoa s swimming, which countries are on the rise and which are collapsing, where you can make a million and where you could lose one. Every place he stopped on the trip, Rogers talked to businessmen, bankers, investors and regular people. He learned reams of information that youa d never learn from reading the financial pages of any periodical. Delivers a thrilling account of the journey of a lifetime and provides tips that would enable you to pay for a trip just like it.

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Karen Hurston

Growing the World's Largest Church

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This book provides a captivating account of the journey of the world's largest church, revealing how it grew and setting the pace for others who desire to emulate it. Karen Hurston documents the principles and approaches used in the growth of the church, making it an excellent resource for all wishing to understand the dynamics of church growth and how to apply it in different contexts.

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John Dominic Crossan

The Historical Jesus

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"He comes as yet unknown into a hamlet of Lower Galilee. He is watched by the cold, hard eyes of peasants living long enough at a subsistence level to know exactly where the line is drawn between poverty and destitution. He looks like a beggar yet his eyes lack the proper cringe, his voice the proper whine, his walk the proper shuffle. He speaks about the rule of God and they listen as much from curiosity as anything else. They know all about rule and power, about kingdom and empire, but they know it in terms of tax and debt, malnutrition and sickness, agrarian oppression and demonic possession. What, they really want to know, can this kingdom of God do for a lame child, a blind parent, a demented soul screaming its tortured isolation among the graves that mark the edges of the village?"–– from "The Gospel of Jesus," overture to The Historical Jesus The Historical Jesus reveals the true Jesus––who he was, what he did, what he said. It opens with "The Gospel of Jesus," Crossan's studied determination of Jesus' actual words and actions stripped of any subsequent additions and placed in a capsule account of his life story. The Jesus who emerges is a savvy and courageous Jewish Mediterranean peasant, a radical social revolutionary, with a rhapsodic vision of economic, political, and religious egalitarianism and a social program for creating it.The conventional wisdom of critical historical scholarship has long held that too little is known about the historical Jesus to say definitively much more than that he lived and had a tremendous impact on his followers. "There were always historians who said it could not be done because of historical problems," writes Crossan. "There were always theologians who said it should not be done because of theological objections. And there were always scholars who said the former when they meant the latter.'With this ground–breaking work, John Dominic Crossan emphatically sweeps these notions aside. He demonstrates that Jesus is actually one of the best documented figures in ancient history; the challenge is the complexity of the sources. The vivid portrayal of Jesus that emerges from Crossan's unique methodology combines the complementary disciplines of social anthropology, Greco–Roman history, and the literary analysis of specific pronouncements, anecdotes, confessions and interpretations involving Jesus. All three levels cooperate equally and fully in an effective synthesis that provides the most definitive presentation of the historical Jesus yet attained.

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Allan Bloom

Giants And Dwarfs - Essays, 1960-1990

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This book will be a great read for anyone who craves intellectual stimulation and enjoys thought-provoking essays. Giants and Dwarfs is a collection of essays written by Allan Bloom, covering a wide range of topics from 1960 to 1990. Each essay offers a unique perspective and deep insights into the cultural, political, and societal changes that occurred during those pivotal decades. With Bloom's eloquent writing and in-depth analysis, this book is a must-read for those who seek intellectual discourse and want to gain a better understanding of the world they live in.

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William McBrien

Cole Porter

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This book is a must-read for fans of Cole Porter, as it delves not just into his creative work, but also into his personal life, including his discreet affairs with men and the tragedy and physical pain he faced in his later years. McBrien's book is a thorough, illuminating portrait of a complex musical genius whose songs continue to be celebrated today.

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Joshua Foo Yin Tung

Right Mistakes

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Today I am 22 years of age. I used to be a person who was working in the complex streets of Geylang and the black market. I was a gangster in three different criminal organizations. Robbery, assault, peddling drugs, extortion...At the end of everything I have done in the underworld, I have never brought goodness to anyone around me. People who know me and those who don t, I have never given them something pleasant to smile about. As a child, Joshua Foo seemed to have a particular affinity for trouble. Despite his best intentions, his actions and decisions always seemed to land him on the wrong side of the law. Without the support of a loving family, Joshua was drifting and furthermore, angry and he didn t know why. With his father in jail and his mother working tirelessly to provide for her only child, Joshua was left to his own to make sense of his world and fend for himself. The death of his beloved grandmother and constant teasing by peers over the absence of his father drove him to fill the void in his world with friends who gave him the support he never had, the security he never knew and worth he never felt. But this came with a price, and with eyes wide open, Joshua fell headlong into a secret, illegal world, where bravery and loyalty were valued above all. But eventually Joshua had to come face to face with the reality of his world and into confrontation with all that he had been running from. With piercing honesty and brazen boldness of youth, Joshua recounts his experiences of being in a gang, his brushes with law and examines the events that brought him there. What made him who he is today? Was it his own choices, or the choices of others? And does he have the agency to decide what he will become? More than just a shocking story of a boy losing his way, The Right Mistakes is about a boy trying to make sense of his life and change it for the better.

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Gayathri Sreekanth

The Name Is Rajinikanth

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This book is a must-read for fans of Rajinikanth who want to know more about his life and career. It delves into the various facets of his life, including his struggles, successes, and controversies. The book also highlights his two distinct personas - the human and the divine, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the Tamil superstar's journey to the top.

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Kent Zimmerman, Keith Zimmerman, John Lydon

Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs

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"I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you. Enjoy or die..." -- John Lydon Punk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media. An English class revolt that became a worldwide fashion statement, punk's idols were the Sex Pistols, and its sneering hero was Johnny Rotten. Seventeen years later, John Lydon looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" disaffection of the time. Much more than just a music book, Rotten is an oral history of angry, witty, honest, poignant, crackling with energy. Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, Chrissie Hynde, Billy Idol, London and England in the late 1970s, the Pistols' creation and collapse...all are here, in perhaps the best book ever written about music and youth culture, by one of its most notorious figures.

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Lester Sumrall

Pioneers of Faith

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This book provides inspiring biographies of the great leaders of the pentecostal-charismatic movement. It encourages readers to learn from their experiences and duplicate their faith, dedication and commitment. It is a must-read for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration in their spiritual journey.

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Rosie Lewis

Betrayed : The Heartbreaking True Story of a Struggle to Escape a Cruel Life Defined by Family Honour

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In the much-anticipated follow-up to Sunday Times bestseller Trapped, foster carer Rosie Lewis tells the heartbreaking true story of 13-year-old Zadie. When the young teenage girl runs away from home and is discovered hiding on the city streets by the police, it is clear that all is not as it should be. Taught to believe that Westerners should not be trusted, when Zadie is initially delivered into the experienced hands of foster carer Rosie she is polite and well-behaved, but understandably suspicious of the family around her. Through Rosie’s support and understanding, gradually Zadie begins to settle into her new surroundings, but loyalty to her relatives, and fear of bringing shame on those around her, prevents her from confessing the horrifying truth about her troubled past. When the shocking truth finally emerges, Rosie and her family can hardly believe that Zadie had managed to keep the shocking secrets to herself for so long.

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