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Korea: The Impossible Country
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Daniel Tudor

Korea: The Impossible Country

from RM36.19 MYR

"Korea: The Impossible Country" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how a small country, once doomed by war and colonialism, transformed itself into a thriving democracy and economic powerhouse. Daniel Tudor provides a thorough and engaging analysis of Korea's history, culture, and political landscape, offering insights into the country's remarkable achievements and challenges. With its compelling narrative and insider perspective, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the Korean identity and its rise to success in the modern world.

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Cronkite
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Douglas Brinkley

Cronkite

from RM32.54 MYR

Recommended for fans of journalism and American history. Gain insight into the life of one of America's most famous news anchors, Walter Cronkite. Brinkley's biography paints a picture of a private man who held a public position, tracing Cronkite's career from his time as a print reporter in World War II to his present-day icon status. Gain insight into the major historical events Cronkite covered and reported on, as well as the man behind the camera.

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Reporting the Revolutionary War: Before It Was History, It Was News - Thryft
Todd Andrlik

Reporting the Revolutionary War: Before It Was History, It Was News

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Imagine reading the actual news from the Revolutionary War as it unfolded. This book puts you in the shoes of an 18th-century reader, offering an immersion that's hard to find. Historians chip in, providing insight, but the real draw is the eyewitness vibe—it's history coming alive, straight from the source. You're not just learning; you're experiencing.

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Memories of the Great and the Good - Thryft
Alistair Cooke

Memories of the Great and the Good

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This book is for those who enjoy reading about the lives of famous individuals as recounted by someone who not only interviewed them but knew them personally. Alistair Cooke's well-written anecdotes about celebrities such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Jelly Roll Morton provide a unique and insightful glimpse into their lives. The book's most distinctive feature is the author's ability to explain why each of these individuals left the world a better or more interesting place. Overall, this book is a great read for those with an interest in the lives of famous people and those who appreciate good storytelling.

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House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties
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Craig Unger

House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties

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This book is recommended for those interested in understanding the complex relationships between politics and business. Through in-depth research and interviews with high-profile figures, Unger sheds light on the murky connections between the Bush family and the House of Saud, and the impact it had on American foreign policy, national security, and business. It provides a different perspective to official explanations, making it a must-read for those seeking to unravel the hidden power dynamics behind world events.

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The Father of Spin : Edward L. Bernays and the Birth of Public Relations - Thryft
Larry Tye

The Father of Spin : Edward L. Bernays and the Birth of Public Relations

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Recommendation: This book is an eye-opening account of the life and work of Edward L. Bernays, the pioneer of modern public relations. Readers interested in the history of advertising, marketing, and politics will appreciate this engaging narrative that exposes the techniques Bernays used to shape public opinion and bring about change.

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Memories of the Great and the Good - Thryft
Alistair Cooke

Memories of the Great and the Good

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"Memories of the Great and the Good" would be a good read for those who are interested in gaining unique insights into notable historical figures. Alistair Cooke's candid and stimulating portraits provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of some of the most important people of the past and present. This book is perfect for history buffs who want to learn more about the personalities that have shaped our world.

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All the President's Men - Thryft
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein

All the President's Men

from RM27.82 MYR

The full account of the Watergate scandal from the two Washington Post reporters who broke the story. This is “the work that brought down a presidency…perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time, All-Time 100 Best Nonfiction Books).This is the book that changed America. Published just two months before President Nixon’s resignation, All the President’s Men revealed the full scope of the Watergate scandal and introduced for the first time the mysterious “Deep Throat.” Beginning with the story of a simple burglary at Democratic headquarters and then continuing through headline after headline, Bernstein and Woodward deliver the stunning revelations and pieces in the Watergate puzzle that brought about Nixon's shocking downfall. Their explosive reports won a Pulitzer Prize for The Washington Post, toppled the president, and have since inspired generations of reporters. All the President’s Men is a riveting detective story, capturing the exhilarating rush of the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history as it unfolded in real time. It is, as former New York Times managing editor Gene Roberts has called it, “maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time.”

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Secondhand Time - An Oral History Of The Fall Of The Soviet Union - Thryft
Bela Shayevich, Svetlana Alexievich

Secondhand Time - An Oral History Of The Fall Of The Soviet Union

from RM14.19 MYR

The magnum opus and latest work from Svetlana Alexievich, the 2015 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature—a symphonic oral history about the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new RussiaWhen the Swedish Academy awarded Svetlana Alexievich the Nobel Prize, it cited her for inventing “a new kind of literary genre,” describing her work as “a history of emotions—a history of the soul.” Alexievich’s distinctive documentary style, combining extended individual monologues with a collage of voices, records the stories of ordinary women and men who are rarely given the opportunity to speak, whose experiences are often lost in the official histories of the nation.In Secondhand Time, Alexievich chronicles the demise of communism. Everyday Russian citizens recount the past thirty years, showing us what life was like during the fall of the Soviet Union and what it’s like to live in the new Russia left in its wake. Through interviews spanning 1991 to 2012, Alexievich takes us behind the propaganda and contrived media accounts, giving us a panoramic portrait of contemporary Russia and Russians who still carry memories of oppression, terror, famine, massacres—but also of pride in their country, hope for the future, and a belief that everyone was working and fighting together to bring about a utopia. Here is an account of life in the aftermath of an idea so powerful it once dominated a third of the world.A magnificent tapestry of the sorrows and triumphs of the human spirit woven by a master, Secondhand Time tells the stories that together make up the true history of a nation. “Through the voices of those who confided in her,” The Nation writes, “Alexievich tells us about human nature, about our dreams, our choices, about good and evil—in a word, about ourselves.”

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Stringer - A Reporter's Journey In The Congo - Thryft
Anjan Sundaram

Stringer - A Reporter's Journey In The Congo

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Stringer could be a good read for someone interested in journalism and seeking a unique perspective on the challenges faced by a foreign journalist in the Congo. Sundaram's writing is visceral and immersive, transporting the reader into the chaos of the 2006 elections. The most striking aspect of the book is the author's unflinching honesty in confronting his own naivete and privilege, a feature that has garnered praise from readers and reviewers alike.

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Nothing to Envy : Ordinary Lives in North Korea - Thryft
Barbara Demick

Nothing to Envy : Ordinary Lives in North Korea

from RM29.25 MYR

An eye-opening account of life inside North Korea--a closed world of increasing global importance--hailed as a "tour de force of meticulous reporting" (The New York Review of Books)NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST In this landmark addition to the literature of totalitarianism, award-winning journalist Barbara Demick follows the lives of six North Korean citizens over fifteen years--a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung, the rise to power of his son Kim Jong-il (the father of Kim Jong-un), and a devastating famine that killed one-fifth of the population.Demick brings to life what it means to be living under the most repressive regime today--an Orwellian world that is by choice not connected to the Internet, where displays of affection are punished, informants are rewarded, and an offhand remark can send a person to the gulag for life. She takes us deep inside the country, beyond the reach of government censors, and through meticulous and sensitive reporting we see her subjects fall in love, raise families, nurture ambitions, and struggle for survival. One by one, we witness their profound, life-altering disillusionment with the government and their realization that, rather than providing them with lives of abundance, their country has betrayed them.Praise for Nothing to Envy"Provocative . . . offers extensive evidence of the author's deep knowledge of this country while keeping its sights firmly on individual stories and human details."--The New York Times"Deeply moving . . . The personal stories are related with novelistic detail."--The Wall Street Journal"A tour de force of meticulous reporting."--The New York Review of Books"Excellent . . . humanizes a downtrodden, long-suffering people whose individual lives, hopes and dreams are so little known abroad."--San Francisco Chronicle"The narrow boundaries of our knowledge have expanded radically with the publication of Nothing to Envy. . . . Elegantly structured and written, [it] is a groundbreaking work of literary nonfiction."--John Delury, Slate"At times a page-turner, at others an intimate study in totalitarian psychology."--The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Voices From Chernobyl - The Oral History Of A Nuclear Disaster - Thryft
Svetlana Alexievich, Alma Lapinskienė, Keith Gessen

Voices From Chernobyl - The Oral History Of A Nuclear Disaster

from RM14.19 MYR

A recommended read for those seeking insights into one of the most catastrophic nuclear disasters in history, in the form of first-hand accounts from residents who survived. The book provides a deeply emotional and harrowing portrayal of the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster, leaving readers with a greater appreciation for the bravery and resilience of the people who lived through it.

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Zinky Boys : Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War - Thryft
Svetlana Alexievich, Larry Heinemann, Sergio Rapetti

Zinky Boys : Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War

from RM23.76 MYR

Zinky Boys could be a great read for anyone interested in learning about the Soviet-Afghan War from a unique perspective. It offers an insight into the realities of war from the firsthand accounts of the officers, grunts, nurses, and prostitutes. The candid and affecting testimony of the people affected by the war presents a shocking and brutal picture of the war and its lasting effects. The book is an unforgettably powerful account of the war that sheds light on the similarities between the Soviet-Afghan War and the American experience in Vietnam.

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The Killing Fields - Thryft
Christopher Hudson

The Killing Fields

from RM14.39 MYR

This book is a powerful and moving account of the Cambodian genocide, providing a firsthand account of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about this dark chapter in history and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.

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After Watergate - Thryft
Bob Woodward

After Watergate

from RM37.96 MYR

"After Watergate" provides an in-depth account of how the presidency has been permanently altered following the Watergate scandal. It delves into the subsequent presidencies of Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton and how each administration failed to handle the inquisitorial environment of the media and Congress. Using presidential documents, interviews, and prosecutorial records, Woodward shows the impact of the new ethics laws on presidents and the country. This book is a must-read for those interested in the history of the presidency and the consequences of unchecked power.

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In Europe : Travels Through the Twentieth Century - Thryft
Geert Mak

In Europe : Travels Through the Twentieth Century

from RM26.95 MYR

In Europe: Travels Through the Twentieth Century would be a great read for history enthusiasts who enjoy delving deep into the past. The book provides a unique perspective on the events that shaped Europe throughout the 20th century. Mak's vivid descriptions of the places he visits and the people he meets, combined with a plethora of historical accounts, makes this book a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Readers will be spellbound by the personal stories of people affected by World War I, World War II, and the fall of the Soviet Union. Through Mak's eyes, readers will see Europe's past, come alive, and understand its impact on the present.

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To Kill a Nation : The Attack on Yugoslavia - Thryft
Michael Parenti

To Kill a Nation : The Attack on Yugoslavia

from RM37.19 MYR

Drawing on a wide range of unpublished material and observations gathered from his visit to Yugoslavia in 1999, Michael Parenti challenges mainstream media coverage of the war, uncovering hidden agendas behind the Western talk of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and democracy.

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The Plutonium Files: America's Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War - Thryft
Eileen Welsome

The Plutonium Files: America's Secret Medical Experiments in the Cold War

from RM32.54 MYR

"The Plutonium Files" isn't just a history lesson; it's an investigation into the darker side of human curiosity and ambition. Eileen Welsome meticulously peels back the layers of a tightly kept secret, revealing the extent to which ethics were sidelined in the pursuit of knowledge and power. If you've got an interest in the intersections of science, ethics, and history, this book will not only provide insight but also provoke a deeper understanding of the past's impact on present-day medical ethics.

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Dreams And Shadows : The Future of the Middle East - Thryft
Robin Wright

Dreams And Shadows : The Future of the Middle East

from RM35.60 MYR

The transformation of the Middle East is an issue that will absorb-and challenge-the world for generations to come; Dreams and Shadows is the book to read to understand the sweeping political and cultural changes that have occurred in recent decades. Drawing on thirty-five years of reporting in two dozen countries-through wars, revolutions, and uprisings as well as the birth of new democracy movements and a new generation of activists-award-winning journalist and Middle East expert Robin Wright has created a masterpiece of the reporter's art and a work of profound and enduring insight into one of the most confounding areas of the world.

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Red Star over China - Thryft
John K. Fairbank, Edgar Snow

Red Star over China

from RM42.08 MYR

The first Westerner to meet Mao Tse-tung and the Chinese Communist leaders in 1936, Edgar Snow came away with the first authorized account of Mao’s life, as well as a history of the famous Long March and the men and women who were responsible for the Chinese revolution. Out of that experience came Red Star Over China, a classic work that remains one of the most important books ever written about the birth of the Communist movement in China. This edition includes extensive notes on military and political developments in China, further interviews with Mao Tse-tung, a chronology covering 125 years of Chinese revolution, and nearly a hundred detailed biographies of the men and women who were instrumental in making China what it is today.

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The Great War for Civilisation : The Conquest of the Middle East - Thryft
Robert Fisk

The Great War for Civilisation : The Conquest of the Middle East

from RM41.21 MYR

Robert Fisk’s bestselling eyewitness account of the events that have shaped the Middle East is alive with vivid reporting and incisive historical analysis.The history of the Middle East is an epic story of tragedy, betrayal and world-shaking events. It is a story that Robert Fisk has been reporting for over thirty years. His masterful narrative spans the most volatile regions of the Middle East, chronicling with both rage and compassion the death by deceit of tens of thousands of Muslims, Christians and Jews.Robert Fisk’s remarkable history is also the tale of a journalist at war – learning of the 9/11 attacks while aboard a passenger jet, reporting from a bombed-out Baghdad, interviewing Osama bin Laden – and of the courage and frustration of a life spent writing the first draft of history.

from RM41.21 MYR

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Dateline Singapore - 150 Years Of The Straits Times - Thryft
C. Mary Turnbull

Dateline Singapore - 150 Years Of The Straits Times

from RM21.57 MYR

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We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed with Our Families - Thryft
Philip Gourevitch

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed with Our Families

from RM14.19 MYR

This book would be a good read for anyone interested in learning more about genocide, political science, or postcolonial African history. Gourevitch's firsthand accounts and intimate portraits of Rwandans provide a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. Overall, this book is an unforgettable testament to humanity's resilience and the urgent need for sane and habitable political orders.

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Boom! - Voices Of The Sixties : Personal Reflections On The '60S And Today - Thryft
Tom Brokaw

Boom! - Voices Of The Sixties : Personal Reflections On The '60S And Today

from RM18.55 MYR

Boom! provides valuable insights into how the '60s changed American institutions from politics to social values. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of the cultural upheaval that defined this pivotal era in our nation's history.

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To Kill a Nation: The Attack on Yugoslavia - Thryft
Michael Parenti

To Kill a Nation: The Attack on Yugoslavia

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This book would be a good read for those who want to challenge the mainstream narratives and seek to understand the hidden motives and agendas behind the war in Yugoslavia. Michael Parenti's firsthand observations and extensive research provide readers with a fresh perspective, debunking the widely accepted notions of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and democracy. By diving deep into unpublished material, this book uncovers the truth behind the war, making it a must-read for those who seek to see beyond the surface-level storytelling.

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