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Semyon Dukach, Ben Mezrich

Busting Vegas: The MIT Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos to Their Knees

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He played in casinos around the world with a plan to make himself richer than anyone could possibly imagine -- but it would nearly cost him his life. Semyon Dukach was known as the Darling of Las Vegas. A legend at age twenty-one, this cocky hotshot was the biggest high roller to appear in Sin City in decades, a mathematical genius with a system the casinos had never seen before and couldn't stop — a system that has never been revealed until now; that has nothing to do with card counting, wasn't illegal, and was more powerful than anything that had been tried before. Las Vegas. Atlantic City. Aruba. Barcelona. London. And the jewel of the gambling crown — Monte Carlo. Dukach and his fellow MIT students hit them all and made millions. They came in hard, with stacks of cash; big, seemingly insane bets; women hanging on their arms; and fake identities. Although they were taking classes and studying for exams during the week, over the weekends they stormed the blackjack tables only to be harassed, banned from casinos, threatened at gunpoint, and beaten in Vegas's notorious back rooms. The stakes were high, the dangers very real, but the players were up to the challenges, consequences be damned. There was Semyon Dukach himself, bored with school and broke; Victor Cassius, the slick, brilliant MIT grad student who galvanized the team; Owen Keller, with stunning ability but a dark past that would catch up to him; and Allie Simpson, bright, clever, and a feast for the eyes. In the classroom, they were geeks. On the casino floor, they were unstoppable. Busting Vega$ is Dukach's unbelievably true story; a riveting account of monumental greed, excess, hubris, sex, love, violence, fear, and statistics that is high-stakes entertainment at its best.

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Jack Vartoogian, Carol Carey

The Living World Of Dance - Artistry In Motion

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This book offers a breathtaking journey through the art of dance, showcasing the vast diversity of styles and traditions around the world. The vivid photography immerses the reader not only in performances, but also in the everyday lives of dancers and the communities they come from. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of dance as an art form and a cultural expression.

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Blake Morrison

And When Did You Last See Your Father?

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This book is a poignant and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between a father and son, as well as the process of grieving and coming to terms with loss. Morrison's writing is raw and honest, and readers will be moved by his candid reflections on family dynamics. This book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, or who wants to better understand the nuances of parent-child relationships.

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (3 Books in 1)

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This book, which includes "A Study in Scarlet," "The Sign of Four," and "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes," is a must-read for fans of classic mystery and detective fiction. Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style is concise yet descriptive, immersing the reader in the world of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Readers will appreciate the well-plotted and intriguing mysteries, as well as the chemistry between the characters of Holmes and Watson.

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Benjamin Moser

Why This World

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Why This World is a must-read for those who are looking for a deep and introspective exploration of human nature and the human experience. Benjamin Moser paints a vivid picture of the life and development of the enigmatic Clarice Lispector, one of Latin America's most popular writers. It is a deeply introspective book about the nature of writing, human life, and consciousness. Moser shows that Lispector was not only a great storyteller but also a spiritual guide for the readers. Highly recommended for people interested in Latin American literature, spirituality, and deep introspection.

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Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers

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Citizen Soldiers opens on June 7, 1944, on the Normandy beaches, and ends on May 7, 1945. From the high command (including Eisenhower, Bradley, and Patton) on down to the enlisted men, Stephen E. Ambrose draws on hundreds of interviews and oral histories from men on both sides who were there. He recreates the experiences of the individuals who fought the battles, the women who served, and the Germans who fought against us. Ambrose reveals the learning process of a great army -- how to cross rivers, how to fight in snow or hedgerows, how to fight in cities, how to coordinate air and ground campaigns, how to fight in winter and on the defensive, how citizens become soldiers in the best army in the world -- all from the point of view of the men. A masterful biography of the U.S. Army in the European Theater Of Operations, Citizen Soldiers provides a compelling account of the extraordinary stories of ordinary men in their fight for democracy.

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Simon Adams

Elizabeth I : The Outcast Who Became England's Queen

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No one thought that Elizabeth would live to become Queen of England. Her father, Henry VIII, beheaded her mother, Anne Bolyn, for treason in 1536. He then disowned his daughter, declaring her illegitimate. But in 1544, Parliament reestablished the young princess in the line of succession after her half brother and her half sister. Endowed with immense personal courage and a keen awareness of her responsibility as a ruler, Elizabeth commanded throughout her reign the unwavering respect and allegiance of her subjects.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

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Richard Hammond

On The Edge : My Story

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Gripping account by Richard Hammond of life before and after his terrifying high-speed car crash.Richard Hammond is one of our most in-demand and best-loved television presenters. In September 2006, he suffered a serious brain injury following a high-speed car crash. ON THE EDGE is his compelling account of life before and after the accident and an honest description of his recovery, full of drama and incident. An adrenalin junkie long before his association with Top Gear, Richard tells the story of his life, from the small boy showing off with ridiculous stunts on his bicycle to the adolescent with a near-obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol.After a series of jobs in local radio, he graduated to television and eventually to Top Gear. His insights into the personalities, the camaraderie and the stunts for which Top Gear has become famous, make compulsive reading. It was whilst filming for Top Gear that Richard was involved in a high speed crash, driving a jet-powered dragster. His wife Mindy tells the story of the anxious hours and days of watching and waiting until he finally emerged from his coma. In an extraordinarily powerful piece of writing, she and Richard then piece together the stages of his recovery as his shattered mind slowly reformed. The final chapter recounts his return home and his triumphant reappearance in front of the cameras.

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Peter Vennema, Diane Stanley

Bard Of Avon

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"Bard of Avon" is an excellent choice for anyone interested in the life and art of William Shakespeare. This book is a well-researched historical account of Shakespeare's life, complemented with beautiful illustrations. The book highlights Shakespeare's humble beginnings, explains how he became the world's greatest English-speaking playwright, and provides insights into the Elizabethan theatrical world. Readers will enjoy learning about how Shakespeare worked with actors and how he made an impact on the art of drama. This book is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the man who gave the world timeless classics like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet".

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Zhao Ziyang, Renee Chiang, Bao Pu

Prisoner of the State : The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang

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If you're engrossed by political histories and first-hand accounts of pivotal events, "Prisoner of the State" could speak volumes to you. Zhao Ziyang's secret journal offers a rare glimpse into the otherwise opaque world of Chinese politics, particularly surrounding the Tiananmen Square event. It's a window into the thoughts of a reformist leader and is bound to stir a mix of curiosity, empathy, and possibly outrage as you flip through the pages of recent history as experienced by someone on the inside.

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Timothy S. Good

We Saw Lincoln Shot : One Hundred Eyewitness Accounts

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On the evening of April 14,1865, when President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theatre, an entire audience was witness to the tragedy. From diaries, letters, depositions, affidavits, and periodicals, here is a collection of accounts from a variety of theatergoers―who by chance saw one of the truly pivotal events in US history. Providing minute firsthand details recorded over a span of ninety years, We Saw Lincoln Shot explores a subject that will forever be debated. With a sharp focus upon the circumstances reported by one hundred actual witnesses, We Saw Lincoln Shot provides vivid documentation of a momentous evening and exposes errors that have been perpetuated as the assassination has been rendered into written histories.

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Barry Desker, Chong Guan Kwa

Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered

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Dr Goh Keng Swee was Singapore's first Minister for Finance from 1959 to 1965 who initiated Singapore's first industrial estate now known as Jurong Town. He was also the first and longest serving Defence Minister after Singapore became independent in 1965, responsible for building up the Singapore Armed Forces from scratch. Later he became Minister for Education in 1981 and revamped the education system to what it is today. Dr Goh was also concurrently Deputy Prime Minister from 1973 to 1984 during which time he set up the Monetary Authority of Singapore.While Dr Goh's public career and achievements are well documented in press reports and archival records as well as in photographs and speeches, what is missing is an insight and exposition of Dr Goh as an individual in his various roles. Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered seeks to provide this missing dimension of Dr Goh as a person to work for. Thirty-eight persons who had the opportunity of closely observing or working with Dr Goh have contributed their reflections and recollections of Dr Goh as a person, colleague and “boss”, to this book. They have given candid and personal pen portraits of an unusual leader and minister, revealing a glimpse of the working habits of Dr Goh not known to most people.Drawn from oral histories and recent interviews, these reminiscences have been chronologically arranged, from those who recalled what it was like to work alongside Dr Goh on the Malayan Forum in London in the early 1950s, through his various ministerial positions, to travelling with Dr Goh after he “retired” from politics in 1984. What emerges from these anecdotes of Dr Goh is that he could be an extremely demanding “boss”, who could also be very supportive of his subordinates. They show him to be a person with a very inquisitive and creative mind capable of making great leaps of lateral thinking, able to connect disparate ideas and data to propose new and innovative solutions to intractable policy problems. He was truly a Singaporean for all seasons.

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Liu Shiying, Martha Avery

alibaba : The Inside Story Behind Jack Ma and the Creation of the World's Biggest Online Marketplace

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The first in-depth look at the multibillion-dollar company Alibaba.com—known to many as "China's eBay"—and the inspirational story behind the man who created it. A bestseller in China and now translated into English and updated with recent events, Alibaba by Liu Shiying and Martha Avery tells the remarkable story behind the Internet phenomenon Alibaba.com and its founder Jack Ma, a man Barron 's named one of the World's Top 30 CEOs in 2008. Ma's rise to prominence presents a riveting Despite growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution—in a period of total state control of the economy—he developed the keen entrepreneurial instincts that propelled him to billionaire status and enabled him to build a company outside the usual government channels. These instincts and habits incorporated martial arts training and allowed him to recognize, early on, that the Internet could leverage his company to rapid growth and also transform the way business is done around the world. Alibaba.com, where businesses can buy and sell everything from air beds to zippers, started with a modest initial investment of $60,000 and has grown exponentially since its founding in 1999 to become the world's biggest business-to-business Web site. In 2007 it became the second largest IPO in history (after Google), and Fast Company has named it one of the world's most innovative companies. As a result, smart investors and technology insiders will be keeping a close eye on Alibaba for years to come. Whether you're seeking to understand China's meteoric rise, or just searching for the next Google, Yahoo!, or Amazon, Alibaba is crucial reading.

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Mary H. Manhein

The Bone Lady : Life as a Forensic Anthropologist

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The Bone Lady could be a fascinating read for anyone interested in true crime, forensic anthropology, or medical science. Mary H. Manhein shares numerous perplexing cases she has worked on as a forensic pathologist for almost two decades. Her unique work of reconstructing the face of victims is one of the most distinctive and memorable features of the book that readers would love.

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Kathy O'Beirne

Don't Ever Tell : Kathy's Story: A True Tale of a Childhood Destroyed by Neglect and Fear

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The shocking story of the abused girl who would grow up to lead the fight for justice for Magdalen girls in Ireland I feel my story had to be told. So much evil was done there was a voice inside me shouting, "Justice." With no one to confide in, Kathy suffered in silence as she was battered by her father and molested by local boys. At the age of eight, she was torn from her family and incarcerated in a series of Catholic homes. When she was sent to a psychiatric unit, she suffered terrifying electric-shock therapy and further cruelty at the hands of her supposed carers. After ending up in a Magdalen laundry, she fell victim to sexual abuse and gave birth to baby Annie just weeks before her 14th birthday. This is Kathy's harrowing account of her ruined childhood and of her subsequent fight for justice.

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George Hincapie

The Loyal Lieutenant - Leading Out Lance, Pushing Through The Pain On The Rocky Road To Paris

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The Loyal Lieutenant is a must-read for cycling enthusiasts and sports fans alike. George Hincapie's insider account of his time as Lance Armstrong's teammate provides a unique perspective on the Tour de France victories that have been shrouded in controversy. Hincapie's candid storytelling and firsthand experiences make this book a captivating and revealing read.

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Thomas J. Vesper

Uncle Anthony's Unabridged Analogies : Quotes and Proverbs for Lawyers and Lecturers

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Uncle Anthony's Unabridged Analogies offers an extensive and unique collection of thousands of topically-organized proverbs, quotations, and sayings drawn from a wide range of well-known and time-honored sources as the Bible, Shakespeare, Lincoln, Churchill, and hundreds more, as well as some lesser-known, but insightful, observers of life and the individual and collective challenges, frailties, and strengths that we all encounter. The author's fascination with collecting quotations began in high school and continued through college and law school; and over the past 30 years his high school index box has become a foot locker filled with quotes that he has found useful for writing or speaking on legal and other topics. Since ancient Egypt every civilization has collected proverbs. In the English language, The Proverbs of Alfred, (1150-80), is one of the earliest known collections of proverbs. In North America, Poor Richard's, (1732-57) by Benjamin Franklin is probably the most celebrated collection of proverbs. Proverbs often contradict one another. You can easily find one maxim that cancels another. The wisdom that advises us to look before we leap also warns us that if we hesitate all is lost; that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but out of sight, out of mind. So what can we learn from that? Simply that life is full of contradictions, and that proverbs and maxims, etc., reflect and express these disagreements, and that many apothegms are more witty than true. All of us, not just trial lawyers, recite famous quotes and proverbs to better express ourselves. Adages are the wit of the inarticulate. Proverbs are the gospel of the poor. Folk sayings are the college of the masses. More Proverbs are what a people any people believe, cherish, and teach their young. They are those harvested crops of knowledge and experience with which the dead dower each generation of the living. Shakespeare has a phrase that We patch grief with proverbs. The author has tried to do more than that. He has patched his ignorance and verbal impotence with them. The Proverb is often reason laid bare, arguments stripped of fat, complexity clarified beyond this interpretation. The author views proverbs as the precious distillation of what many great men have learned from centuries of experience. Aristotle considered apothegms the product of intellectual maturity and, recognizing their enormous power, declared it unbecoming for the young to utter maxims! As the author's Uncle Anthony used to say, echoing the sentiments of Peter Anderson, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Quotations found in books of that stuff are like bullpens for lawyers when you find yourself in a jam you can go to your best quote like a good closer or middle relief pitcher. The author has included his personal favorites for each category; that is, for almost every topic in this book he has found an extract from the Bible, Ambrose Bierce, Winston Churchill, Will Rogers, William Shakespeare and Mark Twain; and on purely legal topics he has added two of his all-time heroic former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., and former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Michael A. Musmanno. The great thing about a reference book of quotations (whether they are proverbs or sayings) is that if you don t have an Uncle Anthony from Philly or an Aunt Mary from Brooklyn, you can borrow any of the sayings in this book and loan them to one of your own aunts and uncles.

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Ingrid Seward

William & Harry - The People's Princes

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William & Harry - The People's Princes is perfect for those who are fascinated by the lives of British royals. Ingrid Seward's book provides rare insights into the personal and public lives of the beloved princes. With previously unpublished photos, the book offers an intimate look at the two young men who have captured the hearts of people around the world. The book is recommended for those who admire the princes for their charity work and their efforts to protect their mother's legacy.

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Doris Kearns Goodwin

No Ordinary Time : Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt - The Home Front in World War II

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"No Ordinary Time" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly World War II. Doris Kearns Goodwin effortlessly weaves together the personal lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt with the larger story of America's transformation during the war. Her in-depth research and vivid storytelling make this book not only informative but also a pleasure to read. The most unique feature of the book is how it explores the dynamic partnership between the Roosevelts, highlighting Eleanor's incredible impact as a First Lady and social reformer.

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George Mulfinger, Julia Mulfinger Orozco, Henry M. Morris

Christian Men Of Science - Eleven Men Who Changed The World

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In this day of the atheistic or agnostic stereotype that is attached to the man of science, it is refreshing to study the lives of eleven great scientists who professed Christ as their Lord and Savior and used what they learned to benefit others and glorify God. In the short biographies in Christian Men of Science , we are presented with a distilled version of each man’s scientific accomplishments and the evidences of his Christian faith. These testimonies demonstrate that true scientists can be genuine Christians, and that faith in God and the authority of the Bible is not a sign of inferior intellect. Christian Men of Science includes biographies of Johannes Kepler, Robert Boyle, David Brewster, Michael Faraday, Samuel Morse, Matthew Fontaine Maury, James Clerk Maxwell, Lord Kelvin, Howard Kelley, Henry Morris, and Walt Brown.

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Luke Harding, David Leigh

WikiLeaks : Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy

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This book could be a good read for someone who is interested in politics, technology and human rights in the modern information age. The unique feature of this book is its portrayal of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, as a complicated and deeply flawed individual. It offers a gripping account of the courageous journalists behind the publication of leaked documents, and shows the role that the internet can play in shaping the power dynamics of the world. Readers may find it difficult to sympathize with Assange, but the book is ultimately a fascinating exploration of what it means to have transparency in the public sphere.

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Ricardo Semler

Maverick : The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace

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It can if you think like Ricard Semler, the maverick CEO who turned his own company into a model for the 90's and beyond. In MAVERICK, Semler will tell you how he changed his company and how you can change yours...if you dare! The extraordinary true story of 34-year-old CEO Ricardo Semler and of the rebirth of his family owned Brazilian manufacturing company, Semco. MAVERICK is a chronicle of corporate change--a change so vast and successful that Semco has been visited by over 400 corporate representatives from around the world who want to see it in action. In 1980, 21-year-old Ricardo Semler took over the reins of the company his father founded and built. Ricardo proceeded to break every rule of doing business, firing an entire echelon of upper level managers. Once he opened the floodgates to change, Semler never--even when he was tempted to--closed them again. Semler's management system allows employees to work at home, study and discuss the company's financial statements, make corporate decisions, take over the cafeteria kitchen, start their own business with company assets, and redesign the products Semco builds and how they are built. The in 10 years of constant experimentation--a time period in which Brazil's economy faltered--Semco has achieved a growth rate of 600%! In chronicling Semco's inner revolution, Semler shows how his radical ideas and strategies, as well as his nuts and bolts specifics, can be applied to any company anywhere.

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Edward Garden

Tchaikovsky

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this extraordinary series continues to amaze and captivate its readers with detailed insight into the lives and work of music's geniuses. Unlike other composer biographies that focus narrowly on the music, this series explores the personal history of each composer and the social context surrounding the music. In a precise, engaging, and authoritative manner, each volume combines a vivid portrait of the master musicians' inspirations, influences, life experiences, even their weaknesses, with an accessible discussion of their work-all in roughly 300 pages. Further, each volume offers superb reference material, including a detailed life and times chronology, a complete list of works, a personalia glossary highlighting the important people in the composer's life, and a select bibliography. Under the supervision of music expert and series general editor Stanley Sadie, Master Musicians will certainly proceed to delight music scholars, seriousmusicians, and all music lovers for another hundred years.In this edition, Edward Garden assesses the operas, ballets, and other works against the background of Tchaikovsky's eventful life; his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck, and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. Garden also examines the conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death and has updated the bibliography and other appendices.

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Carla van Raay

God's Callgirl

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Traumatised by a terrible event in her childhood, Carla van Raay entered a convent at the age of eighteen. Expecting to find understanding and inner peace amongst her fellow nuns, she instead became trapped in a web of cruel regulations that drove her to the brink of insanity. Finally released from her vows, she escaped back into the outside world even more damaged than she had been before.A hasty marriage and separation left Carla with a daughter to support. With few professional skills to rely on from her years as a nun, she turned to another age-old profession - prostitution. She worked as an escort to learn the ropes, then struck out on her own, setting up a massage service. God's Callgirl was born. At first she relished her new-found sexuality, but when eventually the darker side of the business began to assert itself, Carla was forced to confront the dark secrets of her past.

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Kathleen Norris

Cloister Walk

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Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered around a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that poet Kathleen Norris asks us as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at St. John's Abbey in Minnesota. Part record of her time among the Benedictines, part meditation on various aspects of monastic life, The Cloister Walk demonstrates, from the rare perspective of someone who is both an insider and outsider, how immersion in the cloistered world -- its liturgy, its ritual, its sense of community -- can impart meaning to everyday events and deepen our secular lives. In this stirring and lyrical work, the monastery, often considered archaic or otherworldly, becomes immediate, accessible, and relevant to us, no matter what our faith may be.* A New York Times bestseller for 23 weeks* A New York Times Notable Book of the Year

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Nancy Harrison, Ann Abramson

Who Was Anne Frank?

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"Who Was Anne Frank? is a compelling and insightful biography that gives a detailed account of Anne Frank's life during the Holocaust. It is a great read for anyone interested in history, or for those seeking to learn more about the tragedy of the Holocaust from the perspective of a young girl. The book is well-written and easy to read, making it perfect for younger readers who are just getting interested in history. The illustrations, including maps and diagrams, help to provide context and bring the story to life."

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Axel Madsen

Coco Chanel : A Biography

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Chanel. The name means fashion and perfume, emancipation and casual feminine allure. Gabrielle Chanel began as a kept woman making hats for her lover's other mistresses and went on to become fashion's greatest career woman. She never married or had children, but men like Igor Stravinsky and the Duke of Westminster abandoned their families for her. Now Axel Madsen tells Chanel's story. Scheduled to become a TV miniseries starring Jane Seymour. 32 illustrations.

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Margaret Atwood

Negotiating With The Dead - A Writer On Writing

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What is the role of the Writer? Prophet? High Priest of Art? Court Jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain--or excuse!--their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift? Atwood's wide reference to other writers, living and dead, is balanced by anecdotes from her own experiences, both in Canada and elsewhere. The lightness of her touch is offset by a seriousness about the purpose and the pleasures of writing, and by a deep familiarity with the myths and traditions of western literature. Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College. Throughout her thirty years of writing, Atwood has received numerous awards and honorary degrees. Hew newest novel, The Blind Assassin, won the 2000 Booker Prize for Fiction. She is the author of more than twenty-five volumes of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include Alias Grace (1996), The Robber Bride (1994), Cat's Eye (1988), The Handmaid's Tale (1983), Surfacing (1972) and The Edible Woman (1970). Acclaimed for her talent for portraying both personal lives and worldly problems of universal concern, Atwood's work has been published in more than thirty-five languages, including Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic, and Estonian.

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Balji P N

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

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Recommendation: For those interested in the history of Singapore media and journalism as seen through the eyes of an experienced veteran journalist. This book offers a compelling narrative filled with anecdotes of how editors of the past grappled with government authority and made tough decisions. The author provides an alternative perspective on how some editors managed to hold their ground in challenging times, offering a glimpse into the drama that played out behind the scenes. A must-read for those interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of journalism in Singapore.

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Dalai Lama XIV, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo

Lawudo Lama : Stories of Reincarnation from the Mount Everest Region

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Lawudo Lama is a must-read for those interested in exploring Tibetan Buddhism and the culture of Nepal. This book offers a deep insight into the personality of the Lawudo Lama and the process of reincarnation. The detailed research put into the book makes it an excellent resource for scholars and researchers studying this region. With captivating visuals accompanying the text, readers are garnering an extensive understanding of the Mount Everest region that the book covers.

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S Psrtsch, S. Psrtsch

Franz Marc

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Art of Franz Marc 1880-1916

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Karen Armstrong

Muhammad - A Prophet For Our Time

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This book could be a good read for you if you're curious to learn about the real story of Muhammad and the origins of Islam. Karen Armstrong's meticulous research and balanced approach offer valuable insights into Muhammad's life and spirituality, debunking misconceptions that have long clouded our understanding. By highlighting Muhammad's relevance to the present global crises, this book will make you reconsider the commonly held stereotypes about Islam and gain a deeper appreciation for its historical significance.

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Michael Azerrad

Our Band Could Be Your Life : Scenes from the American Indie Underground

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Recommended for music history buffs and fans. Provides insightful look at the underground and subversive music scene, featuring legendary bands like Black Flag, Sonic Youth and Husker Du.

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Don Richardson

Peace Child

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Headhunting cannibals who used their victims' skulls as pillows, the Sawi people of New Guinea seemed to still be living in the Stone Age. It was to these people that Don and Carol Richardson went in 1962, risking their lives to share the gospel and tell of the true Peace Child.

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Andy McNab

Bravo Two-Zero

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This is McNab's account of the mission - a chronicle of courage, endurance and dark humour in the face of extreme cold, enemy attack, capture, and torture of a savagery and relentlessness for which not even their intensive SAS training had prepared them.

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Barnaby Martin

Hanging Man : The Arrest of Ai Weiwei

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In October 2010, Ai Weiwei's Sunflower Seeds appeared in the Turbine Hall in the Tate Modern. In April 2011, he was arrested and held for over two months, in terrible conditions. The most famous living Chinese artist and activist, Weiwei is a figure of extraordinary talent, courage and integrity. From the beginning of his career, he has spoken out against the world's greatest totalitarian regime, in part by creating some of the most beautiful and mysterious artworks of our age, works which have touched millions around the world.After Weiwei's release, Barnaby Martin dodged the secret police to interview him about his imprisonment and his intentions. Based on these interviews and Martin's own intimate connections with China, Hanging Man is an exploration of Weiwei's life, art and activism. It is a rich picture of the man and his beliefs, what he is trying to communicate with his art, and of his campaign for democracy and accountability in China. It is a book about courage and hope found in the absence of freedom and justice.

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Colin Thubron

Behind The Wall : A Journey Through China

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Having learned Mandarin, and travelling alone by foot, bicycle and train, Colin Thubron sets off on a 10,000 mile journey from Beijing to Tibet, starting from a tropical paradise near the Burmese border to the windswept wastes of the Gobi desert and the far end of the Great Wall. What Thubron reveals is an astonishing diversity, a land whose still unmeasured resources strain to meet an awesome demand, and an ancient people still reeling from the devastation of the Cultural Revolution.

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Aminatta Forna

The Devil That Danced on the Water : A Daughter's Memoir

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This book is a recommended read for those interested in learning about the political climate of post-independence Africa, and the impact it had on families. Aminatta Forna's personal account of her family's experience, and her tireless search for the truth surrounding her father's imprisonment, makes for a compelling and emotional read. The book also sheds light on the corruption and dictatorships that characterized many African governments during this time period.

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Ann West, John Stalker

For the Love of Lesley : Moors Murders Remembered by a Victim's Mother

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Peter Mandelson

The Third Man : Life At The Heart Of New Labour

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The revelatory memoir of one of New Labor’s three founding architects is devoted to the "soap opera" years of Labour government and the breakdown of relationships between Mandelson, Tony Blair, and Gordon Brown Drawing heavily on detailed diary notes he took during the events that shaped the British government for more than 25 years. Peter Mandelson tells his story of a life played out in the back rooms and on the front lines of the Labour Party during its unprecedented three terms in government in this mixture of autobiography, personal reflection, and political history. He began writing the book while serving as European Commissioner and completed it since leaving office in May 2010. His revelations include that the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown became so hostile that Blair described his chancellor as "mad, bad, dangerous, and beyond redemption" and likened Brown's behaviour to that of a "mafioso" in his dealings with him. Much has been written about Mandelson as the person at the heart of the New Labour project, but here is the unvarnished truth from the man himself.

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Katie Piper

Confidence: The Secret

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The book is an inspiring journey of a brave and determined woman who shares her experiences of overcoming adversity to become happier and braver than ever. It is a must-read for anyone looking to build their self-confidence and overcome their fears. Katie's warm and honest voice makes the book relatable and easy to read, while her practical tips and advice make it a valuable guide for anyone seeking to improve their confidence and live life on their own terms.

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Linda Cashdan, Michael Benoliel

The Upper Hand : Insights from Interviews with the World's Best Negotiators

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"The Upper Hand" is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills. With insights from top negotiators in various fields, readers will learn valuable strategies to approach negotiations with confidence and achieve successful outcomes. The personal anecdotes shared in the book also bring the lessons to life and make them relatable. Overall, "The Upper Hand" is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation game.

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Daniel Ammann

The King of Oil : The Secret Lives of Marc Rich

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Billionaire oil trader Marc Rich for the first time talks at length about his private life (including his expensive divorce from wife Denise); his invention of the spot oil market, which made his fortune and changed the world economy; his lucrative and unpublicized dealings with Ayatollah Khomeini's Iran, Fidel Castro's Cuba, war-ravaged Angola, and apartheid South Africa; his quiet cooperation with the Israeli and U.S. governments (even after he was indicted for tax fraud by Rudy Guiliani) and near-comical attempts by U.S. officials to kidnap him illegally.This sure-to-make-headlines book from Daniel Ammann is the first no-holds-barred biography of Rich, who was famously pardoned by Bill Clinton, and resurfaced in the news during the confirmation hearings of Attorney General Eric Holder. The King of Oil sheds stunning new light on one of the most controversial international businessmen of all time, charting Rich's rise from the Holocaust, which he fled as a young boy, to become the wealthiest and most powerful oil and commodities trader of the century. From his earliest trading days to the present, Marc Rich's story is astonishing and compelling.

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Andrew Mousley

John Donne

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John Donne's poetry is provocatively illuminated in this new collection of essays. The recently influential critical methods of historicism, feminism, psychoanalysis and deconstruction are variously employed to explore Donne's ambivalent relationship to language, women, love, self, God and society. New critical approaches do not dominate the volume, however. Older forms of criticism are also represented, so that the old and the new may illuminate and interrogate each other. The introduction explicitly foregrounds some of the key differences and continuities between old and new versions of literary criticism, exploring the ideas and assumptions underlying each and offering insights into Donne in relation to them.

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Andrew Rae, Catherine Ingram

This is Dali

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Salvador Dalí is one of the most popular artists in the world, known for his lavish lifestyle, gravity-defying moustache, and bizarre art. This book tells the story of Dalí's life and explores the meaning of his Surrealist paintings. It goes beyond his fine art practice and discusses his venture into the commercial world from his extravagant jewelry to his cheeky design for the Chupa Chups lollipops. Surrealism is revealed as a way of life; illustrations bring to life the extraordinary Dream Ball at the Coq Rouge, his fabulous home at Port Lligat, and his underwater fantasy at the World Fair's Surrealist pavilion. Fun, provoking, and endlessly frustrating, Dalí is brought under the spotlight.Catherine Ingram brings her specialized knowledge to the book, while Andrew Rae, an award-winning illustrator, vividly portrays the text.This title is not appropriate for ages under 18.

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Thomas Kinkade

The Thomas Kinkade Story - A 20-Year Chronology Of The Artist

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Recommendation: You'll be captivated by "The Thomas Kinkade Story" as it takes you on a journey through the life and career of America's most collected living artist. With stunning paintings and personal photographs, this book allows you to witness Kinkade's evolution as an artist, showcasing his ability to capture the beauty of simple pleasures and inspire through his work. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the enchanting world of Thomas Kinkade.

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John Helyar, Bryan Burrough

Barbarians at the Gate : The Fall of Rjr Nabisco

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Barbarians at the Gate is a captivating account of the fall of RJR Nabisco, the largest takeover in Wall Street history. Through meticulous investigative journalism, the authors showcase the frenzied world of deal makers, publicity flaks, boardrooms and bedrooms during the Reagan era. The book offers a cautionary tale of corporate greed and excess, and is a must read for those interested in understanding the inner workings of high-stake financial operations.

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Miriam Williams

Heaven's Harlots - My Fifteen Years As A Sacred Prostitute In The Children Of God Cult

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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of cults and how they manipulate their members. Miriam Williams' personal story is both disturbing and eye-opening, as she recounts her experiences as a sacred prostitute in the Children of God cult. Her struggle to break free and start anew is inspirational.

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John D. Battersby, David Elliot Cohen

Nelson Mandela : A Life in Photographs

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A celebration of freedom and the man who fought so valiantly for it: NELSON MANDELAAlmost 20 years ago, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela—brutally imprisoned in South Africa for his struggle against apartheid—was finally released. This beautiful illustrated volume commemorates that event and Mandela’s inspiring life and work.Created by renowned author David Elliot Cohen—who has worked with many of the top photojournalists who chronicled the “apartheid battles”—Nelson Mandela contains many images that have rarely, if ever, been seen, as well as the more iconic photos that have lingered in people’s minds. Like Obama: The Historic Front Pages, this will be rich in illustrations and elegantly designed, and will contain brief essays and key Mandela speeches rather than a running text.

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Francine Prose

The Lives Of The Muses - Nine Women & The Artists They Inspired

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This book is perfect for those who are fascinated by stories of love affairs between artists and their muses. It offers a unique insight into the relationships between artists and their muses. Francine Prose approaches this topic with great sensitivity and intelligence, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the emotional complexities of creativity.

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