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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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Poh Soo Kai, Hong Lysa, Wong Souk Yee

Living in a Time of Deception

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This is the historical memoir of Dr Poh Soo Kai, a man of medicine and a founder member of the People’s Action Party.

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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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Mark Kramer, Wendy Call

Telling True Stories : A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University

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This book is an excellent guide for those who want to enhance their skills in nonfiction writing. With practical advice from leading journalists, this book will teach you everything from structuring captivating narratives to finding good topics and selling your work. It's an essential book for both new and experienced writers, who want to master the art of storytelling with accuracy, emotion, and insight.

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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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Joy Aimee

So Where's My Happy Ever After?

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Happiness isn't only found on mountain tops. Sometimes it's found in a back garden in Sydney, at the edge of a volcano in Hawaii, in a featureless hotel room in New Zealand, in the eloquent words of a poem, in the arms of a loving man ... or in the silence when we come home to ourselves. When a magical new life beckons with its enticing promise of a lover she calls "The Man with the Playful Heart", author Joy Aimee begins a quest to find the happiness that has always eluded her. It is a journey that takes her to foreign countries, new relationships and to those deep places within her own heart and soul that she has long denied. Set over the past seven years, So Where's My Happy Ever After? is Joy Aimee's very personal account of her own journey to authenticity.

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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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Lee Su Kim

A Nyonya in Texas: Insights of a Straits Chinese Woman in the Lone Star State

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In 1996, Lee Su Kim, a Nyonya (ie. of Straits Chinese parentage), relocated to Texas in the US where she pursued a doctoral degree. With a young family in tow, she was doctoral student of English, wife, mother - and an alien. In this book, she describes the culture shock of moving into a country vastly different from her native country, Malaysia. She recounts some of the mystifying, amusing, reassuring or alarming experiences that she had in her new environment. The reader will laugh, though sometimes wryly!

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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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Art Buchwald

I'll Always Have Paris - A Memoir

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This book is a great read for those interested in Parisian history and American humor. Art Buchwald's witty writing style and anecdotes make for an entertaining and informative memoir that provides a unique perspective on postwar Paris. Reviewed as insightful and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a must-read for those wanting a glimpse into the city of love.

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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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Tara Winkler

How (Not) To Start an Orphanage

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This book could be a good read for those who are interested in volunteering in or starting an orphanage. It provides insight into the complexities of such a task and highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of the children, rather than one's own intentions. The book offers an honest and thoughtful reflection on the author's personal journey of starting the Cambodian Children's Trust, making it a must-read for anyone interested in doing good in the world.

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Peter Mayle

French Lessons : Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew

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A delightful, delicious, and best-selling account of the gustatory pleasures to be found throughout France, from the beloved author of A Year in Provence.The French celebrate food and drink more than any other people, and Peter Mayle shows us just how contagious their enthusiasm can be. We visit the Foire aux Escargots. We attend a truly French marathon, where the beverage of choice is Chateau Lafite-Rothschild rather than Gatorade. We search out the most pungent cheese in France, and eavesdrop on a heated debate on the perfect way to prepare an omelet. We even attend a Catholic mass in the village of Richerenches, a sacred event at which thanks are given for the aromatic, mysterious, and breathtakingly expensive black truffle. With Mayle as our charming guide, we come away satisfied (if a little hungry), and with a sudden desire to book a flight to France at once.

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Mastin Kipp

Daily Love : Growing into Grace

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Daily Love is an inspiring read for anyone seeking to find meaning and purpose in their life. Mastin Kipp's personal stories of his own struggles with addiction and finding his way in the music industry are relatable and inspiring. Through his journey, Mastin shares the powerful role that spiritual principles and mentors have played in his life. Daily Love is a must-read for anyone seeking to transform their life and discover their own path to success and self-acceptance.

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Jack D. Schwager

The New Market Wizards : Conversations with America's Top Traders

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Taps into the minds of today’s trading superstars to reveal the secrets of their astonishing success In these absorbing interviews with star performers in the financial markets, Schwager humanizes the mechanics and psychology behind the trading world in such sophisticated instruments as currencies, stock options, commodity futures, and mutual-fund accounts by individuals, investment firms and group-trading computerized "money machines." One trader focuses on market response to news events, another calculates mathematical probabilities--one even cocks an ear to the noise level on the exchange floor. All rank assiduous research, self-confidence, a specific plan and the courage to cut losses among essentials to success. Few consider their work gambling, but Schwager entertainingly argues that a successful trader needs many of the qualities of a good poker player. Though the subject matter is esoteric, there is much here to attract the general reader, and Schwager appends a "primer" of technical basics. You may not know their names, but they are the trading elite―a select group of super-money makers whose trading prowess has become the stuff of legend. They are speculators in everything from stocks and bonds to options and commodity futures who make millions―often in a matter of hours―and leave their peers in the dust. In this enthralling sequel to his international bestseller, Market Wizards, Jack Schwager interviews these stars, asking the questions that everyone with an interest in the financial markets would love know the answers to and receiving the kind of frank, occasionally bewildering answers that make this book as much a page-turner as its predecessor.

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Siân Rees

Lucie Aubrac : The French Resistance Heroine Who Defied the Gestapo

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The full story of a remarkable woman who has become legendary in the history of the French Resistance. In May 1943, a young Frenchwoman called Lucie Aubrac engineered the escape of her husband Raymond from the clutches of Klaus Barbie, the feared Gestapo chief later known as the 'Butcher of Lyon'. When Raymond was arrested again that June, Lucie mounted a second astonishing rescue, ambushing the prison van that was transporting him. Spirited out of France with her husband by the RAF, she arrived in London a heroine. However, in 1983 Klaus Barbie made the bombshell claim that the Aubracs had become informers in 1943, betraying their comrades. The French press and the couple themselves furiously denounced this 'slander', but as worrying inconsistencies were spotted in Lucie's story, doubts emerged that have never quite gone away.?? Who was Lucie Aubrac? What did she really do in 1943? And was she truly the spirit of la vraie France, or a woman who could not resist casting herself as a heroine, whatever the cost to the truth??? Siân Rees' penetrating account is the first full English-language biography of this extraordinary woman.

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Danielle Lim

The Sound Of Sch

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Co-winner of the Singapore Literature Prize 2016 for English Non-FictionCan a life weave along through the same notes and yet come to play forth different sounds?The Sound of Sch (pronounced S-C-H) is the true story of a journey with mental illness, beautifully told by Danielle Lim from a time when she grew up witnessing her uncle's untold struggle with a crippling mental and social disease, and her mother's difficult role as caregiver. The story takes place between 1961 and 1994, backdropped by a fast-globalising Singapore where stigmatisation of persons afflicted with mental illness nevertheless remains deep-seated. Unflinchingly raw and honest in its portrayal of living with schizophrenia, The Sound of Sch is a moving account of human resiliency and sacrifice in the face of brokenness.

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James Strock

Reagan on Leadership

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Ronald Reagan was elected to lead a dispirited country that had lost its way. Overseas, governments tottered in the face of an expansive Soviet empire, and U.S. citizens fell prey to cold-blooded terrorists. At home, a listless economy produced more unemployment than jobs, and a demoralized military hunkered down in timidity. America had become a land of limits rather than of opportunity. "If you measure leadership of the American presidency in terms of changing the mindset of multiple constituencies, as I do, then Ronald Reagan will be regarded as one of the greatest presidents of this century. Finally, we have a terrific book on Reagan and his uncanny and important ability to lead." — Warren Bennis, coauthor of Leaders and author of Organizing Genius How Reagan turned the country around is an inspiration for leaders everywhere. This remarkable book gives you the keys to his leadership skills and shows how they can be transferred seamlessly to today's business world. Based on new interviews with some of Reagan's closest advisers, Reagan on Leadership presents an inside look into the day-to-day executive style of one of our century's most successful statesmen. You learn his secrets of management success, such as how to hire the right people, negotiate from strength, move an audience, overcome failure, and, perhaps most important, communicate an inspiring vision. With wit and insight, author James Strock captures the essence of a man who changed the course of history. The Reagan you meet here was a leader of uncanny strength, whose steely determination never flagged, not even when he suffered political setbacks, not even when he took a bullet in the chest. Ronald Reagan triumphed over challenges people in business face every day. With this book as your guide, so can you.

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