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Torey L. Hayden

The Tiger's Child : The Story of a Gifted, Troubled Child and the Teacher Who Refused to Give Up on Her

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Torey Hayden returns with this deeply-moving sequel to her first book, One Child (the Sunday Times bestseller). After seven years, Torey is reunited with Sheila, the disturbed 6-year-old she tried to rescue. Sheila was a deeply disturbed six-year-old when she came into Torey Hayden's life – a story poignantly chronicled One Child. The Tiger's Child picks up the story seven years later. Hayden has lost touch with the child she helped to free from a hellish inner prison of rage and silence. But now Sheila is back, now a gangly teenager with bright orange hair – no longer broken and lost, but still troubled and searching for answers.This story of dedication and caring that began in childhood moves into a new and extraordinary chapter that tests the strength and heart of both Sheila and her one-time teacher. In The Tiger's Child the skilled and loving educator answers the call once again to help a child in need through her difficult yet glorious transition into young womanhood.

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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs : Stories of Love and Understanding for Those Who Care for Children with Disabilities

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Raising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as unique as each person who embarks on it. Written by a variety of authors who share in this distinctive relationship, Chicken Soup for the Soul Children with Special Needs offers a glimpse into the lives of others who are on a similar path.

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Natalie Goldberg

Wild Mind : Living the Writer's Life

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Wild Mind could be a good read for aspiring writers who want to connect with their creativity and take their craft to a deeper level. It offers practical advice and exercises to overcome writer's block and develop personal style, while also exploring the larger vision of balancing writing with daily life responsibilities. Readers may appreciate the compassionate approach and the emphasis on self-acceptance.

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Stan Redding, Frank W. Abagnale

Catch Me If You Can

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The amazing true story of the most extraordinary liar in the history of fun and profit! 'Irresistible! ...touches that current of larceny that lies within all of us.' (Houston Chronicle) Frank Abagnale wrote US$2.5 million in bad cheques, practised law without a licence, practised medicine with no medical training, co-piloted a Pan-Am jet with a fake licence, taught at a college though he was actually a high school drop-out, and managed to outwit and outrage the police of 26 foreign countries and every US state, before he turned 21. Catch Me If You Can is the hilarious, now-classic story of Abagnale's stranger-than-fiction international escapades, and his ingenious escapes - including one from an airplane. This amazing true story of how one man fooled multi-national corporations, banks, universities, hospitals, and law enforcement organisations around the world is utterly riveting, and astounding even today, and contains all the ingredients of the most wildly imaginative fiction (except that all of Abagnale's exploits actually happened). Stylish, charming and not one to skimp on luxury, Abagnale lived a luxurious life on the lam until his 'retirement' at 21. After conning his way around the world, Frank was jailed and released five years later, only after he agreed to work, unpaid, for the US government sharing his knowledge of fraud with them in order to help them prevent it. He is now one of the world's foremost experts in secure documents and fraud prevention and travels to Australia regularly in his role as consultant for Leigh-Mardon Australia, the company responsible for design and production of all Australia's secure documents including passports, banknotes, bank cheques, personal cheques, credit cards, drivers licences etc. His bestselling memoir, Catch Me If You Can, was made into a major film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.

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Barry Lopez

Arctic Dreams : Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape

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This book would be great for people who enjoy nature and travel writing. Lopez masterfully intertwines the history, ecology, and human experience of the Arctic landscape. Reading this book is like embarking on a journey to a far-off land, every page as captivating as the last. Lopez's prose is both poetic and informative, making this book a true gem for anyone seeking to learn more about the Arctic and its inhabitants.

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Amy Sickels, Harold Bloom

Jorge Luis Borges

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This book is a great read for anyone interested in the literary works of Jorge Luis Borges. Harold Bloom offers insightful analysis of the author's themes and symbols, making it easier to understand and appreciate his work. The book is especially useful for students studying Borges' works or anyone looking to gain more meaningful insights into one of the most acclaimed writers of the 20th century.

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John Richardson

A Life Of Picasso Volume I : 1881-1906

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A Life of Picasso magnificently combines meticulous scholarship with irrestible narrative appeal. John Richardson draws on his close friendship with Picasso, his own diaries, with the collaboration of picasso's widow Jacqueline, and unprecedented access to his studio and papers to arrive at a profound understanding of the artist and his work. He has distilled a lifetime's study into a book that is monumental, enthralling and perceptive - at last, an account of the artist's life that is worthy of its subject.Volume I sheds new light on Picasso's innovations, obsessions and influences and reveals how his art and life were inextricably bound together. It explores his Spanish his intensely Andalusian nature, his adolescence in Corunna and Madrid and his passion for Barcelona, where he became the hero of Catalan 'modernisme'. It chronicles his formative early years in Paris and his complex relationships with Apollinaire, Max jacob and Gertrude Stein during the Blue and Rose periods. At the end of the book we see Picasso already poised to become the messiah of modern art, ready to develop into one of the great artist of the twentieth century.

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Don Kuhl

The Adventures of Binder-Man

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The Adventures of Binder-Man is a humorous and engaging book that shares life lessons and true stories, showing how small choices made each day can create joy, meaning, and lasting change. The book is based on the author's experience of igniting change in others, and it's highly pictorial, with an eccentric character of Binder-Man and four-color graphics. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its ability to inspire readers to make emotional, spiritual, and physical changes in their own lives while enjoying a fun and enlightening adventure.

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Marilee Strong

A Bright Red Scream - Self-Mutilation And The Language Of Pain

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As groundbreaking as REVIVING OPHELIA and Hope Edelman's MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS, A BRIGHT RED SCREAM is a compelling investigation of why so many people deliberately hurt themselves and what can be done to help them. This is an illness that was outed on a global scale when Princess Diana admitted hurting herself deliberately, and it continues to be practised mainly by middle-class women who start in their teens and self-harm throughout their lives. Most cutters are women who have been emotionally, sexually, or physically abused as children, but Strong's research shows that self- mutilation appears in other groups. There are powerful first-person stories, in which cutters describe their ritualistic methods and somewhat addictive cravings for seeing their own blood. Though research is in its infancy, therapists say there are now promising treatments -- from medication to intensive psychotherapy -- for the millions of 'cutters'. Strong reveals what the afflicted and those close to them can do to start a process of healing.

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Kuki Gallmann

I Dreamed of Africa

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I Dreamed of Africa would be a good read for someone who is looking for a captivating and moving memoir about a woman's life in Africa. Kuki Gallmann's unique story about bringing up a family in Kenya, her relationship with the land, and the dramatic twists and turns of her life would leave readers experiencing a wide range of emotions. The book's most distinctive feature is the author's deep connection to Africa, which she expresses beautifully throughout the book.

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Li Na

Li Na: My Life (English Edn)

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Recommended for tennis fans and those exploring identity challenges. Li Na's journey from conforming to Chinese sports culture to breaking free to become the first Asian player to win a grand slam.

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Richard A. Clarke

Against All Enemies

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THE EXPLOSIVE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWith all-new excerpts from Richard Clarke's dramatic public testimony, and revealing corroboration from The 9/11 Commission ReportFrom the 9/11 Commission Report:"On the day of the meeting [September 4, 2001], Clarke sent Rice an impassioned personal note. He criticized U.S. counterterrorism efforts past and present. The 'real question' before the principals, he wrote, was 'are we serious about dealing with the al Qida threat?...Is al Qida a big deal?... Decision makers should imagine themselves on a future day when the CSG has not succeeded in stopping al Qida attacks and hundreds of Americans lay dead in several countries, including the US,' Clarke wrote. 'What would those decision makers wish that they had done earlier? That future day could happen at any time.'"

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Brendan Boland

Sworn to Silence

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"Sworn to Silence" can be a good read for someone interested in true crime and memoirs. The most distinctive feature of the book is its focus on the institutional cover-up of child abuse by the Catholic Church. It provides a brave and honest account of one person's experience and the painful aftermath of confronting a powerful institution.

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Bruce Alvin King

Robert Graves : A Biography

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"Robert Graves: A Biography" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of one of the 20th century's most distinguished poets. The book offers a unique glimpse into Graves' unconventional life, including his unusual relationships with strong-willed women, his search for poetic inspiration, and his experiences in the First World War. With its vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this biography sheds new light on the life of one of the great literary figures of the past century."

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John Rolfe, Peter Troob

Monkey Business

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Monkey Business is a hilarious memoir that gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Wall Street's hottest firms in the 90s. It's an enlightening and witty read that exposes the absurdities and excesses of the investment banking world, making it a must-read for anyone interested in finance or looking for a comical break from reality.

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Benjamin Mee

We Bought a Zoo (Film Tie-in) : The Amazing True Story of a Broken-Down Zoo, and the 200 Animals That Changed a Family Forever

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When Benjamin Mee decided to uproot his family and move them to an unlikely new home in Devon - a dilapidated zoo where over 200 exotic animals would be their new neighbours - his friends and colleagues thought he was crazy.Benjamin's dream was to refurbish the zoo and run it as a family business. But with a grand reopening scheduled for spring, there was much work to be done and none of it would be easy for these novice zookeepers.Benjamin's story is a remarkable tale of anxious wolves, awkward creditors, escaping big cats, the power of family and the triumph of hope over tragedy.Now a major motion picture starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, directed by Cameron Crowe

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Ginger Rogers

Ginger : My Story

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She was born Virginia Katherine McMath, but the world would come to know her—and love her—as Ginger Rogers: Broadway star, Academy Award-winning actress, and the ultimate on-screen dancing partner of the inimitable Fred Astaire. In Ginger: My Story, the legendary entertainer shares the triumphs of a remarkable career that began when she won a Texas dancing contest at age fourteen; the joys and heartbreaks of her five marriages; her relationships with some of Hollywood's major leading men, including Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and damaged daredevil billionaire Howard Hughes; and the strength of her religious convictions that got her through thick and thin.Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs from the author's personal collection, Ginger is an enthralling, behind-the-scenes tour of Hollywood life during the Golden Age of movies by one of its most enduring stars.

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Pauline Loh, Sherena Loh

Shaped For A Purpose

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Meet Sherena Loh. Sherena has Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating disease in which the muscles progressively weaken. Doctors told her that she would only live until 25 years old. But many years later, Sherena is still alive - and living a full life. She rose above her circumstances and did all the things she never imagined she would be able to do - she graduated with a degree and various diplomas, found fulfilling jobs and even got married. She also helped set up the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) (MDAS) and currently serves as its Executive Director, dedicating her life to helping other persons with Muscular Dystrophy find purpose beyond their limits. How did she do it? This book is not meant for people with disabilities and their caregivers alone, but for every one of us who has experienced adversity. Read about hoer Sherena developed a positive mindset that helped her conquer her physical, social and psychological struggles - and be inspired to conquer your own mountains.

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Asia Bibi

Blasphemy : The true, heartbreaking story of the woman sentenced to death over a cup of water

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This book is a powerful account of the unjust persecution and imprisonment of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy in Pakistan. It provides a harrowing insight into the dangerous religious tensions and violence that still exist in parts of the world today. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in human rights issues or looking to understand the complexities of religion in the modern world.

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Julie Nicholson

A Song for Jenny : A Mother's Story of Love and Loss

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"A Song for Jenny" is a highly emotional and powerful memoir that tells the heartbreaking story of a mother's loss and her struggle with grief and anger. The book is a must-read for those who have suffered from personal tragedy and are looking for inspiration on how to find peace and forgiveness. Julie Nicholson's candid and authentic storytelling style makes this book a touching tribute to her daughter and an inspiring guide for others who are struggling to come to terms with similar tragedies in their own lives."

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Dan Kennedy

Rock On - How I Tried To Stop Caring About Music And Learn To Love Corporate Rock

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Rock On offers a humorous take on the music industry through Dan Kennedy's experiences working for a major label. With cameos from various music icons, readers are taken on a journey that unveils the less glamorous side of the music business. Recommended for those interested in a lighthearted but insightful look into the workings of the corporate music world.

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Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour"

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For food enthusiasts who enjoy reading courageous yet humorous stories about culinary adventures and the underbelly of the food industry, the Anthony Bourdain Omnibus would be a great read. Bourdain's storytelling is raw, unfiltered, and witty, and definitely an adventure from start to finish. Additionally, readers should expect to be taken on a culinary journey and experience some gastronomic shock factor as Bourdain explores cuisines from different parts of the world.

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Colleen Sell

A "Cup of Comfort" for Mothers : Stories That Celebrate the Women Who Give Us Everything

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This book is a perfect read for anyone looking for heartwarming and emotional stories about the love between a mother and child. It is a great gift to give to your mom to show her how much you appreciate her. The book features fifty different stories from mothers, daughters, and sons that will leave you feeling grateful for the incredible women in your life. Readers will be touched by the honest and personal anecdotes, making it a recommended read for anyone who loves a good tear-jerker and an ode to motherhood.

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Rena Pederson

What'S Missing : Inspiration for Women Seeking Faith and Joy in Their Lives

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From First Lady Laura Bush to journalist Diane Sawyer, the women profiled and interviewed in What's Missing? have unearthed a spiritual foundation that has given them the strength to overcome obstacles and achieve success in their own lives. This book explores the role that faith has played in their lives-and the ways it can change all women's lives.

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Isobel Kuhn

By Searching : My Journey Through Doubt into Faith

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Isobel Miller gave up God for worldly pursuits. But as graduation approached and her engagement was broken, she questioned that decision. ‘If You will prove to me that You are, and if You will give me peace, I will give You my whole life.’ God heard Isobel's prayers and responded. He reached out to her, ending years of searching, and building her up for decades of fruitful missionary service with her husband, John Kuhn, in China.

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Mark Victor Hansen, Amy Newmark, Jack Canfield

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Growing Up : Stories about Growing Up, Meeting Challenges, and Learning from Life

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Teens share their personal stories and life lessons with you in these 101 stories about growing up, meeting challenges, and learning from life.Being a teenager is hard but you have lots of friends in the Chicken Soup family. In this collection, we share our 101 best stories with you about growing up, meeting challenges, and learning from life.Teens share their stories with you

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Arif Rafhan

Reality Bitchslap

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"Reality Bitchslap" is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the ups and downs of travel in Southeast Asia through the eyes of a relatable protagonist. The quirky black-and-white illustrations add an extra layer of humor that will keep you engaged from cover to cover. Arif Rafhan's real-life adventures are unfiltered and relatable, making this book an excellent choice for anyone who loves to travel or appreciates a good coming-of-age story.

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Jeffrey A. Kottler

The Mummy at the Dining Room Table : Eminent Therapists Reveal Their Most Unusual Cases and What They Teach Us About Human Behavior

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This book provides a unique insight into the world of psychotherapy through real-life stories that engage and surprise readers. The book is perfect for those who are curious about the unconventional and strange behaviors of human beings and want to understand more about how eminent therapists work with their clients. Through reading the book, readers will not only get to know how therapists cure their clients' problems but also how they themselves learn and grow from their experiences.

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Caspar Lee, Emily Riordan Lee

Caspar Lee

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"If you're a fan of Caspar Lee, this book is a must-read. Written by his mom, it's full of hilarious stories, although he claims 98% of it is lies. With anecdotes about his first day of school, his head size, and his success with the ladies, you'll be entertained from start to finish. Don't take it too seriously, but enjoy it for what it is - an amusing insight into the life of a YouTube sensation."

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Ming Yao, Yao Ming

Yao : A Life in Two Worlds

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The China-born center for the Houston Rockets chronicles his odyssey from his Shanghai youth, through his first year in the NBA and the challenges he has faced, to his role as an international sports icon.

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Da Chen

Colours Of The Mountain

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A unique modern memoir of growing up in rural China, Colours of the Mountain is a powerful and moving story of supreme determination and extraordinary faith against the most impossible odds. Da Chen was born in 1962 in a town over 50 hours' train journey from Beijing. Persecuted because of his family's landlord status, Da was an easy target for the farmer-teachers and bullying peasant boys. Whilst his older brother and sisters were forced to work in the fields, Da tired of the chaotic schooling of the Cultural Revolution and found solace with a band of good-time thugs. Following the death of Mao, an academic meritocracy was reintroduced. Da determined to escape Ch'ing Mountain, where he ran around barefoot and there was no electricity and no future. Together with his brother Jin, who had been working the land since boyhood, he began to study day and night. His determination is staggering and inspiring. In 1978, at the age of sixteen, Da Chen took a bus and a train for the first time in his life and travelled to Beijing, to the best English language institute in China. A book about friendships, prejudice, familial love and academic striving, and of one man's escape from hunger, poverty and ignorance, Colours of the Mountain is an inspiring and eloquently recounted memoir.

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Josephine Chia

Kampong Spirit - Gotong Royong : Life in Potong Pasir, 1955 to 1965

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Kampong spirit is a heartwarming collection of stories that paints a vivid picture of life in Potong Pasir during the 1950s and 60s. Through the author's eyes, readers are transported to a time when neighbours lived as one community, full of life and colour. The book is a perfect read for history buffs and those looking to reconnect with Singapore's past. Chia's charming writing style makes it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the world of Potong Pasir, reminding us of the importance of community and connection.

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Rebecca West

Family Memories

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Written during the last two decades of West's life, this memoir traces the lives of the novelist's ancestors, recounting the family history that became the root and inspiration for her accomplishments

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Shannon Hale

Best Friends

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A National and New York Times Bestseller!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon's got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school.But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she's allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules, anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them?

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Ted Hughes, Christopher Reid

Letters of Ted Hughes

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The "Letters of Ted Hughes" is an insightful and revealing collection of correspondences that provides a unique glimpse into the life and mind of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Hughes' letters are both deeply personal and intellectually stimulating, forming a narrative that covers his life from age 17 until his death. The letters offer an intimate portrait of Hughes, documenting his thoughts, feelings, and experiences as he navigated the complexities of life as a writer. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in poetry, literary history, or the inner lives of great artists.

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Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence. Adventures in a New World

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The Age Of Turbulence is Alan Greenspan’s incomparable reckoning with the contemporary financial world, channeled through his own experiences working in the command room of the global economy longer and with greater effect than any other single living figure. Following the arc of his remarkable life’s journey through his more than eighteen-year tenure as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board to the present, in the second half of The Age of Turbulence Dr. Greenspan embarks on a magnificent tour d’horizon of the global economy. The distillation of a life’s worth of wisdom and insight into an elegant expression of a coherent worldview, The Age of Turbulence will stand as Alan Greenspan’s personal and intellectual legacy.

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Jennifer 8. Lee

The Fortune Cookie Chronicles : Adventures in the World of Chinese Food

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FEATURED ON TED.com and The Colbert Report.If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendy's combined. Former New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.

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Rick Bass

In My Home There is No More Sorrow : Ten Days in Rwanda

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In My Home There is No More Sorrow is a unique and captivating exploration of the human spirit amidst tragedy and beauty. Readers who appreciate insightful travel writing will revel in Rick Bass's ability to capture not only the physical landscape of the country, but also the emotional and cultural nuances of its people. This book is highly recommended for those interested in exploring the resiliency of the human spirit.

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If Not For My Teacher-- A Nations Tribute to Teachers in Singapore

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This book is a collection of heartfelt letters written by students, parents, and prominent figures in Singapore to express their gratitude and admiration for the nation's teachers. It serves as a tribute to the hard work and dedication of these educators in shaping the minds and hearts of the young generation. Readers can expect to be inspired by the impact that teachers have on their students and the community as a whole.

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Colin Powell, Joseph E. Persico

My American Journey

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Recommended for those seeking motivation and leadership insights. Powell shares his transformation from a regular kid in Harlem to serving in the military, working at the White House, and eventually becoming the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His inspiring story and leadership lessons can motivate and guide readers.

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Philip Roth

Reading Myself And Others

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The interviews, essays and articles collected here span a quarter century of Philip Roth's distinguished career and 'reveal a preoccupation with the relationship between the written and the unwritten world'. Here is Roth on his work and the conroversies it's engendered. Here too are Roth's writings on the Eastern European writers he has championed; and on baseball and American fiction. The essential collection of non-fiction by a true master, Reading Myself And Others also features his long interview with the Paris Review.

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Joel Osteen, Lisa Osteen Comes

You Are Made for More!

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"Whatever difficulties you face," Lisa Osteen Comes encourages readers, "I believe you are made for more."Lisa shares from her own life stories of facing birth defects, limiting labels as a young woman, an unwanted divorce, criminal attack, infertility, and broken dreams. With every story, in every chapter, she delivers biblical truths and practical help for overcoming hardship and loss.Her down-to-earth style, humor, spiritual wisdom, and optimism engage readers, who will remember and repeat Lisa's memorable principles for daily · You can't grasp the future, if you're hanging onto the past.· You weren't made for the pit, but for the palace.· It's not over till God says it's over.· God's at work in you, making a masterpiece.· Let your scars become stars.In a time when more readers face financial peril, uncertain work lives, and feelings of fragility in a fast-paced and overwhelming world, Lisa's message shows how to not only get through the day but, how to catch new vision for a bold and bright life.

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A Legacy to My Sons: A Father's Reflections on Aspirations, Values and Life

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Author: Jimmy Teo
Format: English Books
Publication Date: 2012/01

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Soledad O'Brien, Rose Marie Arce

The Next Big Story : My Journey Through the Land of Possibilities

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An intimate look behind the CNN journalist's most compelling reporting moments and how it has shaped her perspective on America's future."Story is our medium. It's how we connect emotionally with our viewers. And it's how we make sense of our world...When we talk about a 'big story,' we're really talking about what resonates with people, what matters to them...And I think when it comes to our national narrative, what we need to realize is that we're all contributing to the story, that we can affect where this country is going."From top CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien comes a highly personal look at her biggest reporting moments from Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in Southeast Asia, the devastating Haiti earthquake to the historic elections and high profile interviews with everyday Americans. Drawing on her own unique background and consciousness as well as her experiences as a journalist at the front lines of the most provocative issues in today's society-and particularly from her work as host of the acclaimed series Black in America and Latino in America -O'Brien offers her candid, clear-eyed take on where we are as a country and where we're going.What emerges is both an inspiring message of hope and a glimpse into the heart and soul of one of America's most straight-talking reporters.Watch a Video

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Kathryn Harrison

Seeking Rapture - A Memoir

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From the bestselling author of THE BINDING CHAIR, this greatly acclaimed and dazzling follow-up to her memoir THE KISS explores the bonds of motherhood between four generations.When Kathryn Harrison was a little girl, her young mother left her in the care of her British grandmother who was raised in Shanghai. To Kathryn, her mother's mother seemed an almost unimaginably powerful figure: an imperious arbiter of good taste and a master storyteller, who, when coaxed, might reveal stories of a magic and vanished world. She jilted an array of suitable men before concluding that she was not quite modern enough to have a baby without a husband. At the age of 43 she finally married, and the fruit of this union, Harrison's mother, was no more interested than she in being bound by convention. An occasional witness to her daughter's growth to adulthood, she would appear sporadically in film-star clothes and urge unwanted glamour on her shy child. Harrison grew up a spectator of the remarkable, striving to comprehend these women and yet find her own way to live.In this witty, touching memoir, Harrison writes of the ties that bind mothers to their children – and the forces that can drive them apart. She ponders the legacy of storytelling she inherited from her grandmother, and peers into the deep well of family history from which she draws inspiration for her novels. Reconsidering her past as she watches her own children grow, she recalls the thrilling risk of shoplifting; the longing for perfection that resulted in a fierce eating disorder; the thunderous fights that showed how impossible and how necessary it was to leave home. SEEKING RAPTURE conveys the aching tenderness Harrison feels toward her children, and her awe of their imaginary worlds that no adult can enter. This powerfully evocative book will awaken readers to sift through their own sense of motherhood, loss and regeneration. In prose that sings, SEEKING RAPTURE chronicles the unforgettable episodes that form the drama of domestic life.

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Oliver Sacks

Uncle Tungsten : Memories of a Chemical Boyhood

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Oliver Sacks's luminous memoir charts the growth of a mind. Born in 1933 into a family of formidably intelligent London Jews, he discovered the wonders of the physical sciences early from his parents and their flock of brilliant siblings, most notably "Uncle Tungsten" (real name, Dave), who "manufactured lightbulbs with filaments of fine tungsten wire." Metals were the substances that first attracted young Oliver, and his descriptions of their colors, textures, and properties are as sensuous and romantic as an art lover's rhapsodies over an Old Master. Seamlessly interwoven with his personal recollections is a masterful survey of scientific history, with emphasis on the great chemists like Robert Boyle, Antoine Lavoisier, and Humphry Davy (Sacks's personal hero). Yet this is not a dry intellectual autobiography; his parents in particular, both doctors, are vividly sketched. His sociable father loved house calls and "was drawn to medicine because its practice was central in human society," while his shy mother "had an intense feeling for structure ... for her [medicine] was part of natural history and biology." For young Oliver, unhappy at the brutal boarding school he was sent to during the war, and afraid that he would become mentally ill like his older brother, chemistry was a refuge in an uncertain world. He would outgrow his passion for metals and become a neurologist, but as readers of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat know, he would never leave behind his conviction that science is a profoundly human endeavor. --Wendy Smith

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Tim Parks

Italian Neighbours

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In this deliciously seductive account of an Italian neighborhood with a statue of the Virgin at one end of the street, a derelict bottle factory at the other, and a wealth of exotic flora and fauna in between, acclaimed novelist Tim Parks celebrates ten years of living with his wife, Rita, in Verona, Italy. Via Colombre, the main street in a village just outside Verona, offers an exemplary hodgepodge of all that is new and old in the bel paese, a point of collision between invading suburbia and diehard peasant tradition in a sometimes madcap, sometimes romantic always mixed-up world of creeping vines, stuccoed walls, shotguns, security cameras, hypochondria, and expensive sports cars.Tim Parks is anything but a gentleman in Verona. With an Italian wife, an Italian made family, and a whole Italian condominium bubbling around him, he collects a gallery full of splendid characters who initiate us into all the foibles and delights of life in provincial Italy.More than a travel book, Italian Neighbors is a sparkling, witty, beautifully observed tale of how the most curious people and places gradually assume the familiarity of home. Italian Neighbors is a rare work that manages to be both a portrait and an invitation for everyone who has ever dreamed about Italy.

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Chong Sheau Ching

Stories For My Mother

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"Stories For My Mother" is a heartwarming collection of tales that will leave you feeling emotionally connected. Each story is carefully crafted and beautifully told, making it an ideal read for anyone looking to feel uplifted. The author's ability to weave together intricate narratives with relatable characters is unparalleled, making this a must-read for those who love stories that touch the heart.

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Shōko Tendō, Louise Heal

Yakuza Moon: Memoirs Of A Gangster's Daughter

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Yakuza Moon is the shocking, yet intensely moving memoir of 37-year-old Shoko Tendo, who grew up the daughter of a yakuza boss. Tendo lived her life in luxury until the age of six, when her father was sent to prison and her family fell into terrible debt. Bullied by classmates and terrorized at home by a father who became a drunken, violent monster after his release from prison, Tendo rebelled. A regular visitor to nightclubs at the age of 12, she soon became a drug addict and a member of a girl gang. At 15 she was sentenced to eight months in a juvenile detention center.Adulthood brought big bucks and glamour when Tendo started working as a bar hostess during Japan's booming bubble economy of the nineteen-eighties. But among her many rich and loyal patrons there were also abusive clients, one of whom beat her so badly that her face was left permanently scarred. When her mother died, Tendo plunged into such a deep depression that she tried to commit suicide twice.Tendo takes us through the bad times with warmth and candor, and gives a moving and inspiring account of how she overcame a lifetime of discrimination and hardship. Getting tattooed, from the base of her neck to the tips of her toes, with a design centered on a geisha with a dagger in her mouth, was an act that empowered her to start making changes in her life. She quit her job as a hostess. On her last day at the bar she looked up at the full moon, a sight she never forgot. The moon became a symbol of her struggle to become whole, and the title of the book she wrote as an epitaph for herself and her family.

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Dan Baumann

Imprisoned In Iran - Love's Victory Over Fear

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"Imprisoned In Iran" is a thrilling memoir of Dan Bauman's wrongful imprisonment and eventual release. The book captures the fear and uncertainty of being thrown into a high-security prison in Iran, as well as the power of faith and love to triumph over adversity. Bauman's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of forgiveness. Highly recommended for readers interested in international adventures, religious memoirs, and stories of overcoming extreme challenges.

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