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Italo Calvino, Martin McLaughlin, Michael Wood

Italo Calvino : Letters, 1941-1985 - Updated Edition

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Plus de trois cents lettres choisies d'Italo Calvino dessinent le portrait complexe et attachant, inattendu et captivant de cet écrivain si bien connu et si secret. Les premières missives de la jeunesse, adressées aux parents et aux amis, laissent progressivement la place aux lettres consacrées au métier d'écrire. C'est que Calvino, par son activité d'écrivain, comme à travers sa profession d'éditeur, n'a cessé de s'adresser aux auteurs et artistes de son temps qu'il lisait et qui le lisaient : Pavese, Vittorini, Morante, Ortese, Pasolini, Antonioni, Sciascia, Moravia, Eco, Magris, et bien d'autres. La vie culturelle et littéraire italienne du siècle dernier nous est ainsi offerte dans ses tensions, ses constructions, ses réalisations. Au fil de ces pages, tout en retrouvant l'intelligence aiguisée de Calvino, sa franchise et son humour, on découvre une existence faite de difficultés et de tentatives, mais aussi de réussites et d'acclamations. On suit encore la vie d'un intellectuel engagé, militant du Parti communiste, enthousiaste d'abord, malheureux ensuite, dissident enfin, dont la vie fut portée par une conviction : la littérature compte, intimement, culturellement, politiquement. La littérature, affirmait-il, "c'est la chose en laquelle je crois encore le plus".

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Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Sandra Smith

But You Did Not Come Back

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In 1944, at the age of fifteen, Marceline Loridan-Ivens was arrested in occupied France, along with her father. They were sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and forcibly separated. Though he managed to smuggle one last note to her, Marceline never spoke to her father again. But You Did Not Come Back is Marceline's letter to the father she would never know as an adult. This is a breath-taking memoir by an extraordinary woman, and a deeply moving message from a daughter to a father.

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Isidro Ferrer

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Isidro Ferrer's contribution to this series on young and prominent graphic designers offers a showcase of his visually striking work. His creative process is highlighted through his latest designs and posters. This book is a perfect fit for those looking to admire the unique and remarkable visual designs of a new generation of graphic designers.

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David Wojnarowicz

Memories That Smell Like Gasoline

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Not content to be a tremendous photographer, painter, film-maker, performance artist and activist David Wojnarowicz (1954-1992) was also the author of three classic books: "Close to the Knives," "The Waterfront Journals "and "Memories That Smell Like Gasoline," now back in print from Artspace. This volume collects four tales--"Into the Drift and Sway," "Doing Time in a Disposable Body," "Spiral" and the title story--interspersed with ink drawings by the artist. "Sometimes it gets dark in here behind these eyes I feel like the physical equivalent of a scream. The highway at night in the headlights of this speeding car speeding is the only motion that lets the heart unravel and in the wind of the road the two story framed houses appear one after the other like some cinematic stage set..." From these opening sentences of the book (in "Into the Drift and Sawy"), Wojnarowicz lets loose a salvo of explicit gay sexual reverie harshly lit by the New York cityscape: escapades in movie theaters and bus terminals, amid the ascent of AIDS and Wojnarowicz's own consciousness of the virus in himself and at large in the gay community.

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Peter Church

Added Value - The Life Stories of Leading South East Asian Business People

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Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China

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Compiled by the State Council Information Office of China, the CCCPC Party Literature Research Office and China International Publishing Group, Xi Jinping: The Governance of China is published by Foreign Languages Press in Chinese, English, French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Japanese, distributed worldwide.This book is a compilation of Xi Jinping’s major works from November 15, 2012 to June 13, 2014; it comprises 79 speeches, talks, interviews, instructions and correspondence in 18 chapters. Each item is accompanied by relevant notes about China’s social system, history and culture for readers’ reference. It also includes 45 photos taken at different stages of Xi’s life, providing readers with more information about his work and life.The publication of this book in various languages is of great significance. It will contribute to interpreting the concepts and principles of governance of the CPC leadership, and help the international community to learn more about and better understand China’s ideas, path of development, domestic and foreign policies, and response to international concerns about China.

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Orville Burton

The Essential Lincoln : Speeches and Correspondence

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Eloquent, humble, and shrewd, Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest presidents, and The Essential Lincoln brings together his most defining speeches, public and private correspondence, and personal notations in one slim, handsome volume. Lincoln historian Orville Vernon Burton has culled the thousands of pages of the complete works of Lincoln for the most compelling and revealing pieces. Many are presented unabridged, including Lincoln's speech at Cooper Union in February 1860; his August 1862 letter to Horace Greeley; the Gettysburg Address; and his second inaugural address. Others have been skillfully edited down to reveal the essence of Lincoln's beliefs and aspirations, including two of his decisive debates with Stephen A. Douglas, the Emancipation Proclamation, and his first inaugural address. From his earliest writings as a loquacious twenty-three-year-old in New Salem to his last public address from the White House balcony, these original documents give life to Lincoln's deeply rooted his unflagging dedication to a united America, his reverence for the rule of law, his feelings on slavery and each human being's inalienable natural rights, his boundless commitment to mankind's innate intelligence and morality. What emerges is a portrait of a stunning American and a compelling historical icon, one who represents the highest ideals we have for our country and for ourselves. This collection is quite simply The Essential Lincoln .

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Tony Gould

Imperial Warriors : Britain and the Gurkhas

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"Imperial Warriors" tells the remarkable story of Gurkha soldiers and their unique relationship with the British and Indian armies. Tony Gould contextualizes Nepal's history and the Gurkha force's expansion and contraction, debunking myths and exploring their remarkable courage, endurance, and loyalty. This book is an excellent read for those interested in military history, Gurkha culture, and British colonialism.

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Jo Pavey

This Mum Runs

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"Come-back races? I've had more than a few, the night of 10 May 2014 was the ultimate long shot. I was a forty-year-old mother of two who had given birth eight months before. I trained on a treadmill in a cupboard by the back door and I was wearing a running vest older than most of the girls I was competing against. Was I crazy?" The inspirational story of athlete Jo Pavey, the runner and mum who ran at a record-breaking fifth Olympic Games at Rio 2016. Jo Pavey was 40 years old when she won the 10,000m at the European Championships. It was the first gold medal of her career and, astonishingly, it came within months of having her second child. The media dubbed her "Supermum," but Jo’s story is in many ways the same as every mother juggling the demands of working life with a family—the sleepless nights, the endless nappy changing, the fun, the laughter, and the school-run chaos. The only difference is that Jo is a full-time athlete pushing a buggy on her training runs, clocking up miles on the treadmill in a cupboard while her daughter has her lunchtime nap, and hitting the track while her children picnic on the grass. Heartwarming and uplifting, This Mum Runs follows Jo’s roundabout journey to the top and all the lessons she's learned along the way. It is the inspiring yet everyday story of a mum that runs and a runner that mums.

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John Nathan

Mishima : A Biography

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This book is a gripping biography of Yukio Mishima, a writer who stunned the world with his death and shocked Japan with his controversial ideas. Mishima lived a life full of turmoil and tragedy, which is detailed through interviews with family, colleagues and friends. Nathan's in-depth research reveals how Mishima was haunted by the idea of death and how it shaped his writings. This book is a must-read for those interested in the life of a literary icon who was unafraid to push boundaries and challenge society's norms.

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Gardner

A Friend Like Henry

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Book by Nuala Gardner

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Sterling Seagrave

The Soong Dynasty

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Who were the Soongs? They were descendants of a Chinese runaway who grew up in America under the protection of the Methodist Church in the latter part of the nineteenth century and took the name of Charlie Soong. When Soong returned to China, he made a fortune printing and selling Western Bibles, and secretly backed the republican revolution of Sun Yat-sen against the Manchu dynasty. Of his six children, one daughter, Ching-ling, married Sun Yat-sen and later supported the Chinese Communists against the nationalist until her death in 1981. But all the other Soongs cast their lot with Chiang Kai-shek. One, May-ling married H.H. Kung, a lineal descendant of Confucius and the principal banker of nationalist China, and the eldest son, Harvard-educated T.V. Soong, became the economic wizard of Chiang's rise to power and at various times served Chiang as economic minister, foreign minister and premier. All of them, except Madame Sun Yat-sen, amassed enormous wealth while millions of Chinese starved or were killed in the long fight against Japan and the equally bitter struggle with Mao. The Soongs dominated America's policies in Asia during the Roosevelt era and for a long time after by capitalizing on the powerful support of Henry Luce, the son of a U.S. missionary in China, whose influential Time and Life magazines created the myth that the Chiangs and their supporters were democratic leaders and heroes; on the backing of the U.S. China lobby; and on their own political and public relations skills. What The Soong Dynasty does in fascinating detail is reveal for the first time the truth about this family's rise to power and wealth. It describes the long, complex struggle for control within the republican movement ultimately won by Chiang, and it includes evidence of his strong ties to Shanghai's leading gangsters, the results of a secret FBI investigation ordered by President Truman into the Soong's financial dealings, and many other facts.

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Helen Little

David Hockney

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This book is a great read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. From his early years in London, to his experimentation with different media, to his later years in Los Angeles, the book provides a comprehensive depiction of Hockney's journey as an artist. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the collection of photographs, sketches, and paintings that accompany the text, providing readers with an up-close look at Hockney's creative process. Users who enjoy art, biographies, or simply want to learn about one of the most fascinating artists of our time will find this book to be a great addition to their library.

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Thomas Allen Nelson

Kubrick : Inside a Film Artist's Maze

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"This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the themes and artistic techniques of Stanley Kubrick's movies. It offers detailed analyses of each of his significant works, while also providing a historical and theoretical context for his style. Fans of Kubrick will appreciate the deep dive into his artistic process, and those new to his films will gain a greater appreciation for his unique contributions to cinema."

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Michael Herr

Kubrick

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If you are a film nerd looking to get an exclusive insight into the mind of Stanley Kubrick, this book is for you. You'll get to know how he saw the world and how he transformed his vision into timeless movies. Michael Herr's personal anecdotes about his relationship with Kubrick will make you feel as if you're part of an exclusive club.

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Amy Jo Burns

Cinderland : A Memoir

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Cinderland is a powerful memoir that sheds light on the devastating cost of staying silent, and just how hard it can be to find one's voice. Amy Jo Burns writes with unflinching honesty about her childhood, and the events that forever changed her hometown. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt marginalized or silenced, and who longs to find their voice and reclaim their power.

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Rick Kirkman, Jerry Scott

Baby Blues : If I'M A Stay-at-Home Mom, Why am I Always in the Car?

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"Artist Kirkman and writer Scott obviously know about parenting. You can see it in every installment of the true-to-life strip they create." —Cartoon Opportunities Darryl and Wanda MacPherson have come a long way since little Zoe was born. Back then, they agonized over Wanda's transition from career woman to stay-at-home mom. They struggled with the great breast-feeding-in-public debate. They learned that mommy spit was the universal solvent and determined those all-important child-safe cuss words. These days, they're more mature, more experienced. With Zoe now playing the big sister to baby Hammie—who's started to walk—the MacPhersons are calm parental units. Don't be too sure! In If I'm a Stay-At-Home Mom... , Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott show us the reality of Darryl and Wanda's world. Consider what the MacPhersons found out: one four-year-old voice is louder than 200 adult voices in a crowded restaurant; a flushing toilet and the word "Oops!" (heard together) produce more anxiety than any sounds in nature; and bribery is not only not wrong, it's totally necessary. Kirkman and Scott perfectly illustrate the never-ending mayhem that surrounds everything from toys to vegetable consumption and the boundless love for the creature who just smeared lipstick on her baby brother. Parents and nonparents flock to Baby Blues because it expresses the genuine challenges in parenting with sidesplitting humor. Since it was launched in 1990, this strip has become the definitive voice for those who have abandoned clean homes, extra money, and sanity in order to raise their lovable little ones.

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Horace Freeland Judson

The Eighth Day Of Creation - Makers Of The Revolution In Biology

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In the foreword to this expanded edition of his 1979 masterpiece, Horace Freeland Judson says, "I feared I might seem the official historian of the movement"--molecular biology, that is. If by official he means "authoritative; definitive; the standard against which all others are measured" then his fears are warranted. Detailed without being overly technical, humane without being fulsome, The Eighth Day of Creation tells of molecular biology's search for the secret of life. "The drama has everything--exploration of the unknown; low comedy and urgent seriousness; savage competition, vaulting intelligence, abrupt changes of fortune, sudden understandings; eccentric and brilliant people, men of honor and of less than honor; a heroine, perhaps wronged; and a treasure to be achieved that was unique and transcendent." And in Judson this drama found its Shakespeare.

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Roald Dahl

My Year

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Recommendation: My Year by Roald Dahl is a charming collection of memories and musings. Dahl's unique perspective and witty writing make this diary a delightful read for fans of his work and those who appreciate a nostalgic glimpse into childhood and nature.

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Colin Martin

Welcome To Hell

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"Welcome to Hell" could be a good read for those interested in true crime and prison memoirs. Colin Martin's honest and humorous account, despite the gruesome details, is a compelling tale of survival against the odds in a corrupt system. Readers are likely to appreciate the author's frankness in depicting his experiences, and be moved by the injustices he faced.

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Israel Epstein

Woman in World History : Soong Ching Ling - Mme.Sun Yatsen

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Book by Epstein, Israel

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Tim Weiner

Betrayal : The Story of Aldrich Ames, an American Spy

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Betrayal is a spine-chilling and intriguing book that tells the true story of the notorious American spy Aldrich "Rick" Ames. It offers a detailed account of his life and how he betrayed his fellow CIA agents. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in espionage, spy networks, and true crime stories. The unraveling of the story and how Ames got caught will keep reader's glued to the pages till the end.

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Deborah Hayden

Pox : Genius, Madness, And The Mysteries Of Syphilis

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Was Beethoven experiencing syphilitic euphoria when he composed "Ode to Joy"? Did van Gogh paint "Crows Over the Wheatfield" in a fit of diseased madness right before he shot himself? Was syphilis a stowaway on Columbus's return voyage to Europe? The answers to these provocative questions are likely "yes," claims Deborah Hayden in this riveting investigation of the effects of the "Pox" on the lives and works of world figures from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Writing with remarkable insight and narrative flair, Hayden argues that biographers and historians have vastly underestimated the influence of what Thomas Mann called "this exhilarating yet wasting disease." Shrouded in secrecy, syphilis was accompanied by wild euphoria and suicidal depression, megalomania and paranoia, profoundly affecting sufferers' worldview, their sexual behavior and personality, and, of course, their art. Deeply informed and courageously argued, Pox has already been heralded as a major contribution to our understanding of genius, madness, and creativity.

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Jeffrey Archer

A Prison Diary Volume I : Hell

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DAY 5 MONDAY 23 JULY 2001 5.53AMThe sun is shining through the bars of my window on what must be a glorious summer day. I've been incarcerated in a cell five paces by three for twelve and a half hours, and will not be let out again until midday; eighteen and a half hours of solitary confinement. There is a child of seventeen in the cell below me who has been charged with shoplifting – his first offence, not even convicted – and he is being locked up for eighteen and a half hours, unable to speak to anyone. This is Great Britain in the twenty-first century, not Turkey, not Nigeria, not Kosovo, but Britain.On Thursday 19 July 2001, after a perjury trial lasting seven weeks, Jeffrey Archer was sentenced to four years in jail. He was to spend the first twenty-two days and fourteen hours in HMP Belmarsh, a double A-Category high-security prison in South London, which houses some of Britain ‘s most violent criminals. This is the author's daily record of the time he spent there.

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John Heilpern

John Osborne : The Many Lives of the Angry Young Man

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John Osborne, unapologetic rebel and original Angry Young Man, first won acclaim with the 1956 production of his play Look Back in Anger, which completely transformed postwar theater and established him as one of Britain’s greatest playwrights. This startling biography—the first informed by the secret notebooks in which he recorded his otherwise hidden anguish and immobilizing depression—reveals Osborne in all his heartrending complexity.Osborne was born in rented rooms in South London, in 1929, to a tubercular father and a barmaid mother. An ailing child, he learned to box and was later expelled from school for hitting his headmaster. At fifteen, he began as a lowly journalist for Gas World but soon fled to join a repertory theater company. The craft he learned—as an actor and dramatist—would change his life, creating the means of both self-expression and self-concealment. Through five marriages—to actresses Pamela Lane, Mary Ure and Jill Bennett, and critics Penelope Gilliatt and Helen Dawson—his private life generated its own tumult and drama, farce and pathos. An impossible father, he denounced his teenage daughter as smug and suburban, threw her out of the house and never spoke to her again. When he died, on Christmas Eve, 1994, his last written words were “I have sinned.”This impeccably researched biography includes personal interviews with Osborne’s estranged daughter, scores of friends and enemies, and a bombshell of a confession from his alleged male lover. Heilpern, a theater critic himself, presents a contradictory genius—a hopelessly romantic English melancholic, a defiant individualist neither of the right nor of the left, an ogre with charm, a radical who hated change, a patriot who defended national values of language, music and custom. This is an essential, unorthodox, moving and extraordinarily frank portrait of the artist, the man and his times.

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Roxane Orgill, Francis Vallejo

Jazz Day

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What happens when you invite as many jazz musicians as you can to pose for a photo in 1950s Harlem? Playful verse and glorious artwork capture an iconic moment for American jazz.When Esquire magazine planned an issue to salute the American jazz scene in 1958, graphic designer Art Kane pitched a crazy idea: how about gathering a group of beloved jazz musicians and photographing them? He didn’t own a good camera, didn’t know if any musicians would show up, and insisted on setting up the shoot in front of a Harlem brownstone. Could he pull it off? In a captivating collection of poems, Roxane Orgill steps into the frame of Harlem 1958, bringing to life the musicians’ mischief and quirks, their memorable style, and the vivacious atmosphere of a Harlem block full of kids on a hot summer’s day. Francis Vallejo’s vibrant, detailed, and wonderfully expressive paintings do loving justice to the larger-than-life quality of jazz musicians of the era. Includes bios of several of the fifty-seven musicians, an author’s note, sources, a bibliography, and a foldout of Art Kane’s famous photograph.

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Compiled by LEVI

The Diary Of John Sung - Extracts From His Journals And Notes

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Dr John Sung is considered by many as one of the greatest Chinese evangelists to have lived. A valiant and powerful evangelist, he brought powerful revival to the Chinese Church in China and many parts of Asia in the first half of the twentieth century. John Sung's influence is keenly felt till this day. The Diary of John Sung offers a new, more dynamic and accurate translation of John Sung's Chinese journals, which were originally published as The Journal Once Lost . Various Chinese names and phrases are also rendered more effectively to provide greater ease of reading. With nine chapters and an index, the overall bulk of the book has been reduced for a more enjoyable read. The valuable information and rare old photographs featured in this book will bring us back to the days of a man who dedicated his entire life to God.

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Dolly Parton

Dolly : My Life and Other Unfinished Business

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Dolly Parton's autobiography is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration. Her straightforward and humorous writing style allows readers to delve into her life philosophy - the down-home way of living that brought her tremendous success. Readers will find solace in her journey and be motivated to embrace their unique self.

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Kelly J. Cogswell

Eating Fire : My Life as a Lesbian Avenger

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When Kelly Cogswell plunged into New York’s East Village in 1992, she had just come out. An ex–Southern Baptist born in Kentucky, she was camping in an Avenue B loft, scribbling poems, and playing in an underground band, trying to figure out her next move. A couple of months later she was consumed by the Lesbian Avengers, instigating direct action campaigns, battling cops on Fifth Avenue, mobilizing 20,000 dykes for a march on Washington, D.C., and eating fire—literally—in front of the White House. At once streetwise and wistful, Eating Fire is a witty and urgent coming-of-age memoir spanning two decades, from the Culture War of the early 1990s to the War on Terror. Cogswell’s story is an engaging blend of picaresque adventure, how-to activist handbook, and rigorous inquiry into questions of identity, resistance, and citizenship. It is also a compelling, personal recollection of friendships and fallings-out and of finding true love—several times over. After the Lesbian Avengers imploded, Cogswell describes how she became a pioneering citizen journalist, cofounding the Gully online magazine with the groundbreaking goal of offering “queer views on everything.”The first in-depth account of the influential Lesbian Avengers, Eating Fire reveals the group’s relationship to the queer art and activist scene in early ’90s New York and establishes the media-savvy Avengers as an important precursor to groups such as Occupy Wall Street and La Barbe, in France. A rare insider’s look at the process and perils of street activism, Kelly Cogswell’s memoir is an uncompromising and ultimately empowering story of creative resistance against hatred and injustice.

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Jean Sasson

Mayada: Daughter Of Iraq

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Mayada: Daughter of Iraq is a powerful memoir that details the life of a privileged Iraqi woman who finds herself in a notorious prison, falsely accused of printing anti-government propaganda. The book offers a unique perspective on the terror and horror brought by Saddam Hussein's regime upon the lives and souls of ordinary citizens. This book would be a great read for those interested in memoirs, stories of survival, and the power of sisterhood in the face of adversity.

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Russell T. Davies, Benjamin Cook

Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter

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"Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter is an insightful and candid look behind the scenes of one of the longest running and most beloved science fiction shows. It provides a unique perspective into the creative process of writing for television and is a must-read for any Doctor Who fan. The book's most distinctive feature is the intimate and personal correspondence between Russell T Davies and Benjamin Cook, which allows readers to see the inner workings of the show and the writers' thoughts and motivations. Overall, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Doctor Who and is highly recommended."

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Joe Studwell

Asian Godfathers : Money and Power in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia

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"Asian Godfathers" is an insightful book that delves into the lives of the 50 wealthiest families in Southeast Asia, providing an intimate account of their rise to power. Author Joe Studwell's meticulous research sheds light on the historic, economic, and political influences that gave rise to these families. Recommended for those interested in understanding the complex power dynamics of Southeast Asia.

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Mike Grogan, Tony Meloto

The Rise of the Pinoy : 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World Class Filipinos

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Mike Grogan is an International Speaker and Leadership Coach who believes in the Genius of the Filipino. In this book, Mike shares the 7 POWERFUL LESSONS of SUCCESS that he learned from interviewing 21 WORLD-CLASS FILIPINOS.ANNA MELOTO WILK (President - Human Nature), NOEY LOPEZ (CEO - Starbucks Philippines), FRANCIS KONG (Best-Selling Author), ANTON DIAZ (Founder - Our Awesome Planet), JOSH MAHINAY (Founder - Bag 943) MARK RUIZ (Founder - Hapinoy), BORIS JOAQUIN (CEO - Salt and Light), GINGER ARBOLEDA (Founder - Manila Workshops), ISSA CUEVAS (Director - Gawad Kalinga), LLOYD LUNA (Motivational Speaker), REY BUFI (Founder - The Storytelling Project), BENJIE ABAD (Founder - Karinderia ni Mang Urot) DAVID BONIFACIO (Executive - CBTL Holdings), KRIE REYES LOPEZ (Founder - Messy Bessy), REBECCA BUSTAMANTE (President - Asia CEO Forum), VINCE GOLANGCO (Founder - When in Manila), MARV DE LEON (Founder - Freelance Blend), STEVE BENITEZ (CEO - Bo’s Coffee), POCHOLO GONZALES (CEO – Creative Voices), MARIANNE MENCIAS (Best-Selling Author), TONY MELOTO (Founder - Gawad Kalinga) This book will give you the inspiration, motivation and activation you need to create significant positive change in your life. This is what you have been waiting for. Kick-start your success journey today. Let this book show you way.

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Francesca Cavallo, Elena Favilli

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls 2

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and empowerment. With 100 more bedtime stories about extraordinary women from all over the world, it shines a light on the incredible achievements and resilience of women throughout history. The beautiful graphic design and portraits created by talented female artists add another layer of depth to this collection. Dive into the pages of this book and be inspired by the stories that will fuel your dreams and ignite your rebellious spirit.

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Michael R. Bloomberg

Bloomberg by Bloomberg

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Bloomberg by Bloomberg by Michael R. Bloomberg provides a fascinating insight into the world of media and entrepreneurship. It offers valuable advice on how to start and run a successful company, all while telling the story of one man's journey to the top of his industry. This book is great for anyone interested in business, leadership, or simply seeking inspiration from a pioneering figure in the Information Age.

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Beth Carson, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin

Multiple Blessings : Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets

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Eight children in three years? Impossible! Kate and Jon Gosselin have learned that, through God, all things are possible―though sometimes slightly improbable. Just three years after giving birth to twin daughters, Kate and Jon learned they were pregnant again―with sextuplets. In Multiple Blessings, Kate candidly chronicles the emotional and exhausting challenges she and Jon faced from the time the babies were conceived through the first two years of their lives. This amazing story of faith provides a heartening lesson in what it means to trust the faithful hand of God to provide the strength and courage to make it through life’s seemingly impossible situations.

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Richard Abanes

Rick Warren and the Purpose That Drives Him : An Insider Looks at the Phenomenal Bestseller

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Millions of Christians and non–Christians have purchased The Purpose–Driven Life, inspired or intrigued by Rick Warren’s teachings and his way of “doing church.” Now, bestselling author Richard Abanes—a former staff member at Warren’s church—takes a balanced, positive look at the controversy over the “purpose–driven” concepts, offering Christians will find help understanding the issues. The general reader will come away informed about—even inspired by—the story of a man and what his God is doing through him.

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Simon Sebag Montefiore

Speeches That Changed the World

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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of words and their impact on the world. Through gripping historical footage and transcripts, it captures the essence of 20 of the most significant speeches of the 20th century and over 30 other momentous orations from throughout history. Dive into the stories of the speakers, learn why the world changed as a result, and witness the true power of persuasive communication. Experience the profound impact of these speeches and be inspired by the courage and conviction of those who delivered them.

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George Chieffet, Stephen DeStefano

Lucky In Love : A Poor Man's History

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“I was fifteen in 1942, and I was five foot three, which is the tallest I ever was. I had jet black hair and a smile as big as day.”Readers and moviegoers have read and seen many growing-up-in-the-big- city-then-being-drafted-into-World-War-II tales, both real and fictional, but none with the visual pizazz and feisty humor of Lucky in Love.Co-created by George L. Chieffet (script) and veteran cartoonist and animator Stephen DeStefano (plot and art), Lucky in Love is almost the flipside to dramatic works on the same theme such as Alan’s War and You’ll Never Know. Elegantly drawn in a supremely confident, lively, cartoony black-and-white style that recalls Milt Gross as well as classic Disney animation and comics, Lucky in Love is a unique coming-of-age story that follows its lovable eponymous hero Lucky Testatuda from his rascally teen years in Hoboken, New Jersey’s Little Italy to his induction into the air force and subsequent wartime experiences.Lucky in Love shows what happens when a feisty young man merges his erotic fantasies with 1940s film myths: Moving from the ’40s to present day (from which an aged, present-day Lucky looks back on his life), the book contrasts Lucky’s vivid fantasy life with the darker reality of World War II (including a masterful set-piece sequence that echoes Harvey Kurtzman’s classic EC war comics) as well as his first fumbling, cash-on-the-barrelhead sexual experiences. ultimately the poignant discoveries Lucky makes on his way to adulthood bestow upon him a very different kind of heroism than that of which he had dreamed...The second and concluding volume, Lucky in Love: Lucky for Life will be released in 2013.

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M. D. Lewis Thomas

The Youngest Science : Notes of a Medicine-Watcher

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The eminent physician-essayist combines an account of his life as a physician, researcher, and administrator with meditations on the practice and promise of medicine

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Amanda Foreman

The Duchess

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Sex, intrigue and adultery in the world of high politics and huge wealth in late eighteenth-century England. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the most flamboyant and influential women of the eighteenth century. The great-great-great-great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, she was variously a compulsive gambler, a political savante and operator of the highest order, a drug addict, an adulteress and the darling of the common people.This authoritative, utterly absorbing book presents a mesmerizing picture of a fascinating world of political and sexual intrigues, grand houses, huge parties, glamour and great wealth – always on the edge of being squandered by the excesses and scandals of individuals.Georgiana’s extraordinary life has now been made into a major film - starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes - which is due for release in summer 2008.

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René Laurentin

Bernadette of Lourdes : A Life Based on Authenticated Documents

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A compulsive and authoritative classic biography on the true story of a poor Pyrenean girl whose life made Lourdes what it is today.

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Alberto Polverosi, Gabriele Marcotti

Hail, Claudio! : The Manager Behind the Miracle

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Hail, Claudio! could be a great read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of football or sports management. The book provides a detailed account of Claudio Ranieri's rise to success and his perspective on the game, making it a fascinating read for sports fans and aspiring managers alike. The book's unique feature is its focus on Ranieri's ability to learn from his mistakes, making it a compelling story of perseverance and determination.

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Ian Brunskill

The Times Great Lives : A Century in Obituaries

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The book provides deep insight into the lives of 100 influential people of the 20th century, including some that were unexpectedly impactful. The inclusion of the obituaries provides a unique perspective on the legacy of each individual, while the pictures from The Times archive add to the overall experience. A great read for those interested in history or those seeking to learn about the lives of significant figures.

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Lawrence A. Cunningham

The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Investors and Managers

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En esta obra, el lector encontrará las ideas de Warren Buffett, universalmente conocido como uno de los inversores más brillantes de todos los tiempos. Lawrence A. Cunningham presenta, en forma de ensayos, una colección de cartas de Warren Buffett a los accionistas de Berkshire Hathaway en las que se exponen los fundamentos de una buena gestión, precisando que el papel de un buen directivo es estar al servicio del capital de los accionistas. Para Buffett, el papel de los accionistas no debe limitarse a aportar el capital sino a entender el negocio y actuar como un propietario. Estos ensayos, llenos de lucidez, abordan un amplio abanico de temas como el reclutamiento de dirigentes, las decisiones de inversión, la evaluación de empresas o la información financiera, entre otros.

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David Leigh, The Guardian, Luke Harding

WikiLeaks : Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy

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Title: WikiLeaks Binding: Paperback Author: Luke Harding & David Leigh Publisher: Guardian Books

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Chris Abani

The Face: Cartography Of The Void

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A profound and gorgeously wrought short memoir by acclaimed Nigerian-born author and poet Chris Abani that explores his personal history and complex sense of identity through a meditation on the face.In The Face: Cartography of the Void, acclaimed poet, novelist, and screenwriter Chris Abani has given us a brief memoir that is, in the best tradition of the genre, also an exploration of the very nature of identity. Abani meditates on his own face, beginning with his early childhood that was immersed in the Igbo culture of West Africa. The Face is a lush work of art that teems with original and profound insights into the role of race, culture, and language in fashioning our sense of self. Abani’s writing is poetic, filled with stories, jokes, and reflections that draw readers into his fold; he invites them to explore their own “faces” and the experiences that have shaped them.As Abani so lovingly puts it, this extended essay contemplates “all the people who have touched my face, slapped it, punched it, kissed it, washed it, shaved it. All of that human contact must leave some trace, some of the need and anger that motivated that touch. This face is softened by it all. Made supple by all the wonder it has beheld, all the kindness, all the generosity of life. The Face is a gift to be read, re-read, shared, and treasured, from an author at the height of his artistic powers. Abani directs his gaze both inward and out toward the world around him, creating a self-portrait in which readers will also see their own faces reflected.

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Dave Pelzer

Help Yourself : Celebrating the Rewards of Resilience and Gratitude

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In a practical guide to overcoming a debilitating personal history, the author uses his own powerful story to explain how people can move beyond personal suffering and painful memories to regain control of their lives. 225,000 first printing.

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Phil Jackson, Hugh Delehanty

Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hadwood Warrior

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In a unique and inspirational book, the head coach of the Chicago Bulls writes about how he motivates and creates unity on the team, using the principles of Zen Buddhism. At the heart of his work is Jackson's philosophy of mindful basketball--and his lifelong quest to bring enlightenment to the competitive world of professional sports.

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Andrew Quicke, Jackie Pullinger

Chasing The Dragon - One Woman's Struggle Against The Darkness Of Hong Kong's Drug Dens

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This book could be a good read for individuals seeking a powerful and inspiring true story of redemption and faith. "Chasing The Dragon" uniquely captures the journey of Jackie Pullinger as she tackles the darkness and despair of Hong Kong's drug dens, ultimately bringing hope and transformation to hundreds of individuals. Readers will be captivated by the author's unwavering belief in the power of faith and her ability to make a difference in the lives of the most marginalized individuals.

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