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Barack Obama In His Own Words
Since delivering his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama has been hailed as the clear savior of not only the Democratic party, but of the integrity of American politics. Despite the fact that he burst onto the national scene seemingly overnight, his name recognition has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. Barack Obama in His Own Words, a book of quotes from the Illinois Senator, allows those who aren't as familiar with his politics to learn quickly where he stands on abortion, religion, AIDS, his critics, foreign policy, Iraq, the War on Terror, unemployment, gay marriage, and a host of other important issues facing America and the world.
Barack Obama In His Own Words
Barack Obama In His Own Words
₦ 13,800.00 ₦ 15,000.00 - 8%
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Fire And Fury Michael Wolff
#1 New York Times Bestseller With extraordinary access to the West Wing, Michael Wolff reveals what happened behind-the-scenes in the first nine months of the most controversial presidency of our time in Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House. Since Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, the country--and the world--has witnessed a stormy, outrageous, and absolutely mesmerizing presidential term that reflects the volatility and fierceness of the man elected Commander-in-Chief. This riveting and explosive account of Trump's administration provides a wealth of new details about the chaos in the Oval Office, including: -- What President Trump's staff really thinks of him -- What inspired Trump to claim he was wire-tapped by President Obama -- Why FBI director James Comey was really fired -- Why chief strategist Steve Bannon and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner couldn't be in the same room -- Who is really directing the Trump administration's strategy in the wake of Bannon's firing -- What is the secret to communicating with Trump is -- What the Trump administration has in common with the movie The Producers Never before in history has a presidency so divided the American people. Brilliantly reported and astoundingly fresh, Fire and Fury shows us how and why Donald Trump has become the king of discord and disunion.
Fire And Fury Michael Wolff
Fire And Fury Michael Wolff
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The Red Apprentice: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: The Making Of Manchester United's Great Hope
He is the goal-scoring legend of the Treble Triumph, a local hero in Manchester and back home in Norway. But when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was announced in December 2018 as interim Manchester United manager, his only Premier League experience was overseeing Cardiff City & rsquo;s relegation. After a dismal time following Sir Alex Ferguson & rsquo;s departure, could he really be the one to see the club challenge again for major honours? It all started so well & ndash; a record-breaking run of victories, Solskjaer seemingly the antidote to the confusion of Moyes, the stagnation of Van Gaal, the trauma of Mourinho, and the permanent job was secured. Then old frailties re-emerged, form dipped alarmingly and the scale of the task confronting him became obvious. His first full season in charge was a bumpy ride, but Solskjaer steered the club to three semi-finals and a creditable third-place finish. He has reinvigorated players like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, given opportunities to newcomers such as MasonGreenwood, and brought in fresh talent in the shape of Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. Champions League football beckons. In The Red Apprentice, Jamie Jackson takes the reader back to Solskjaer & rsquo;s early days in Norway to discover the making of the man. He relives his extraordinary playing career and that goal, exploring his move into coaching and seeks an answer to the vital question: can he do it? Can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer draw on his experience and knowledge of the United way and bring the club its 21st league title?
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Preemptive Love - Pursuing Peace One Heart At A Time
A personal account of the Courtney family and the Preemptive Love Coalition, as they help children obtain lifesaving surgeries in Iraq using one simple but powerful tool: a love that strikes first. In the middle of the Iraq War, Jeremy and Jessica Courtney found themselves with their two children caught up in the turmoil, just hoping to make a difference. After an encounter with a father whose little girl was dying from a heart defect, they began to investigate options for helping and learned that untold thousands of children across Iraq were in similar need, waiting in line for heart surgery in a country without a qualified heart surgeon. With the help of their closest friends, they dived in to save the lives of as many as they could, but sending children abroad proved to be expensive and cumbersome, and it failed to make an impact on the systemic needs of Iraqi hospitals the place where these children really should be saved. Despite fatwas, death threats, bombings, imprisonments, and intense living conditions, Jeremy and his team persevered to overcome years of hostilities and distrust in an effort to eradicate the backlog of thousands upon thousands of Iraqi children waiting in line for much-needed heart surgery. This true story of people coming together to live the doctrine of 'love first, ask questions later' by building bridges and saving lives is powerfully inspiring, touching, and, unfortunately, urgently relevant & acirc;nt (Publishers Weekly). Courtney's moving story gives us some of the best news to come out of Iraq in ages (Los Angeles Times).
Preemptive Love - Pursuing Peace One Heart At A Time
Preemptive Love - Pursuing Peace One Heart At A Time
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Life Beyond Measure: Letters To My Great-granddaughter
Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He has overcome enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter. Writing for all who admire his example and who search for wisdom only a man of great experience can offer, this American icon shares his thoughts on love, faith, courage, and the future. Poitier draws upon the perspective and wisdom gained from his memories as a poor boy in the Bahamas, his experience of racism coming to the United States, falling in love and raising a family, breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era, achieving stardom and success in Hollywood, and being a diplomat and humanitarian. He reflects on the deepest questions and the significant passages of his life, the virtues that helped him through tough times, and the sense of purpose and history that strengthened him. He emphasizes the importance of the role of faith in a technological age, as well as our responsibility to the earth and future generations. Throughout, Poitier shares stories about the people of courage he has met along the way and the meaning of life in the face of death. Life Beyond Measure is the perfect book to inspire readers to live the fullest life with integrity, from one of our most respected celebrities and a national treasure.
Life Beyond Measure: Letters To My Great-granddaughter
Life Beyond Measure: Letters To My Great-granddaughter
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The Obamas: A Mission, A Marriage
When Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, he also won a long-running debate with his wife Michelle. Contrary to her fears, politics now seemed like a worthwhile, even noble pursuit. Together they planned a White House life that would be as normal and sane as possible. Then they moved in. In The Obamas, Jodi Kantor takes us deep inside the White House as they grapple with their new roles, change the country, raise children, maintain friendships, and figure out what it means to be President and First Lady. Filled with riveting detail and insight into their partnership and personalities, and written with a keen eye for the ironies of public life and the realities of power, The Obamas is an intimate portrait that will surprise even those who thought they knew the President and First Lady.
The Obamas: A Mission, A Marriage
The Obamas: A Mission, A Marriage
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How To Own The Room
'Inspirational.' Mary Portas'Indispensable ... written with style and wit.' Mishal HusainMost books about public speaking dont tell you what to do when you open your mouth and nothing comes out. And they dont tell you how to get over the anxiety about performance that most people naturally have. They dont tell you what to do in the moments when you are made, as a woman, to feel small. They dont tell you how to own the room. This book does. From the way Michelle Obama projects happy high status, and the power of J.K.Rowlings understated speaking style, to Virginia Woolfs leisurely pacing and Oprah Winfreys mastery of inner conviction, what is it that our heroines do to make us sit up and listen - really listen - to their every word And how can you achieve that impact in your own life Heres how.
How To Own The Room
How To Own The Room
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Will
One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.Will Smith & rsquo;s transformation from a West Philadelphia kid to one of the biggest rap stars of his era, and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, is an epic tale & mdash;but it & rsquo;s only half the story. Will Smith thought, with good reason, that he had won at life: not only was his own success unparalleled, his whole family was at the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Only they didn't see it that way: they felt more like star performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they hadn't signed up for. It turned out Will Smith's education wasn't nearly over. This memoir is the product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind. Written with the help of Mark Manson, author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Will is the story of how one person mastered his own emotions, written in a way that can help everyone else do the same. Few of us will know the pressure of performing on the world's biggest stages for the highest of stakes, but we can all understand that the fuel that works for one stage of our journey might have to be changed if we want to make it all the way home. The combination of genuine wisdom of universal value and a life story that is preposterously entertaining, even astonishing, puts Will the book, like its author, in a category by itself.
Will
Will
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Leaving The Tarmac: Buying A Bank In Africa
"Aig gives meaning to grit and authenticity, taking us on a journey that closes the gap between harsh reality and one's aspiration, giving young Nigerians, especially women in the finance sector the inspiration to dream, weather the storm and achieve greatness." -- Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations THE MOST COMPELLING BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY TO COME OUT OF AFRICA When Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and Herbert Wigwe bought Access Bank in 2002 it was one of the smallest and most crisis-prone banks in Nigeria. Their goal was to build it into one of the biggest and strongest banks in the country. Leaving the Tarmac is the story of their success and it reads like a financial thriller, while at the same time providing a detailed blueprint for how to create a sustainable business founded on excellence, how to build and lead a winning team and how to operate successfully in emerging markets. The author has written with searing honesty about the set-backs as well as the triumphs that they met with along the way, providing an unrivalled insight for anyone planning to build a company or do business in the volatile but high-growth markets of modern Africa. REVIEWS Aig-Imoukhuede gives us a frontline account of what it means to seize opportunities and weather risks in Africa's banking industry. I recommend the book to all who want to get an inside view of what it takes to create and grow a successful business in Nigeria's challenging but opportunity-laden business environment. -- Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization and Nigerian Minister for Finance (2003-2006, 2011-2015) "I robustly recommend Leaving The Tarmac as a must-read across all sectors. For leaders who are at the cutting edge of significant breakthroughs for their businesses, this is a manual! The wealth of experience and candor displayed by the writer speaks to what matters most to his heart, sustainable African development
Leaving The Tarmac: Buying A Bank In Africa
Leaving The Tarmac: Buying A Bank In Africa
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For The Record
David Cameron was elected Conservative leader in 2005, promising to modernize the party following its three successive electoral defeats. He became Prime Minister in 2010, forming Britain & rsquo;s first coalition government in 70 years, at a moment of economic crisis, and went on to win the first outright Conservative majority for 23 years at the 2015 general election. In For the Record, he will explain how the governments he led transformed the UK economy while implementing a modern, compassionate agenda that included reforming education and welfare, legalizing gay marriage, honoring the UK & rsquo;s commitment to overseas aid and spearheading environmental policies. He will shed light on the seminal world events of his premiership & mdash;the Arab Spring; the rise of ISIS; the invasion of Ukraine; the conflicts in Libya, Iraq and Syria & mdash;as well as events at home, from the Olympic Games in 2012 to the Scottish referendum. He will provide, for the first time, his perspective on the EU referendum and his views on the future of Britain & rsquo;s place in the world following Brexit. Revealing the battles and achievements of his life and career in intimate and frank detail, For the Record will be an important assessment of the significant political events of the last decade, the nature of power and the role of leadership at a time of profound global change
For The Record
For The Record
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The Beauty Of Living Twice
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER & bull; Sharon Stone tells her own story: a journey of healing, love, and purpose. & bull; & ldquo;Not your typical Hollywood autobiography. Brutally honest, restless and questing. & rdquo; & mdash;O, The Oprah MagazineSharon Stone, one of the most renowned actresses in the world, suffered a massive stroke that cost her not only her health, but her career, family, fortune, and global fame. In The Beauty of Living Twice, Stone chronicles her efforts to rebuild her life and writes about her slow road back to wholeness and health. In a business that doesn & rsquo;t accept failure, in a world where too many voices are silenced, Stone found the power to return, the courage to speak up, and the will to make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children around the globe.Over the course of these intimate pages, as candid as a personal conversation, Stone talks about her pivotal roles, her life-changing friendships, her worst disappointments, and her greatest accomplishments. She reveals how she went from a childhood of trauma and violence to a career in an industry that in many ways echoed those same assaults, under cover of money and glamour. She describes the strength and meaning she found in her children, and in her humanitarian efforts. And ultimately, she shares how she fought her way back to find not only her truth, but her family & rsquo;s reconciliation and love.Stone made headlines not just for her beauty and her talent, but for her candor and her refusal to & ldquo;play nice, & rdquo; and it & rsquo;s those same qualities that make this memoir so powerful. The Beauty of Living Twice is a book for the wounded and a book for the survivors; it & rsquo;s a celebration of women & rsquo;s strength and resilience, a reckoning, and a call to activism. It is proof that it & rsquo;s never too late to raise your voice and speak out.
The Beauty Of Living Twice
The Beauty Of Living Twice
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Putin: The Explosive And Extraordinary New Biography Of Russia's Leader
Vladimir Putin has the power to reduce the United States and Europe to ashes in a nuclear firestorm. He invades his neighbours, most recently Ukraine, meddles in western elections and orders assassinations inside and outside Russia.Yet many Russians continue to support him. Despite western sanctions, the majority have been living better than at any time in the past. By fair means or foul, under Putin's leadership, Russia has once again become a force to be reckoned with.Philip Short's magisterial biography demolishes many of our preconceptions about Putin's Russia and explores in unprecedented depth the personality of its enigmatic and ruthless leader. Since becoming President in 2000, his obsession has been to restore Russia's status as a great power, unbound by western rules. What forces and experiences shaped him? What led him to challenge the American-led world order that has kept the peace since the end of the Cold War?To explain is not to justify. Putin pursues his goals relentlessly by whatever means he thinks fit. But on closer examination, much of what we think we know about him turns out to rest on half-truths.This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what is happening in Ukraine today.
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The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, The US And Iran's Global Ambitions
& lsquo;An excellent contribution to our knowledge of Iran and Soleimani. & rsquo; Kim Ghattas, author of Black WaveWhen the US assassinated Qassem Soleimani, he was one of the most powerful men in Iran. Known as & lsquo;the shadow commander & rsquo;, he enacted the wishes of the country & rsquo;s Supreme Leader across the Middle East, establishing the Islamic Republic as a major force in the region. But all this was a long way from where he began & ndash; on the margins of a nation whose ruler was seen as a friend of the West.Through Soleimani, Arash Azizi examines how Iran came to be where it is today. Providing a rare insight into a country whose actions are often discussed but seldom understood, he reveals the global ambitions underlying Iran & rsquo;s proxy wars, geopolitics and nuclear programme.
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A Full Life: Reflections At Ninety
In his major New York Times bestseller, Jimmy Carter looks back from ninety years of age and & ldquo;reveals private thoughts and recollections over a fascinating career as businessman, politician, evangelist, and humanitarian & rdquo; (Booklist).At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about his youth in rural Georgia that he described in his magnificent An Hour Before Daylight. He writes about racism and the isolation of the Carters. He describes the brutality of the hazing regimen at Annapolis, and how he nearly lost his life twice serving on submarines and his amazing interview with Admiral Rickover. He describes the profound influence his mother had on him, and how he admired his father even though he didn & rsquo;t emulate him. He admits that he decided to quit the Navy and later enter politics without consulting his wife, Rosalynn, and how appalled he is in retrospect.In his & ldquo;warm and detailed memoir & rdquo; (Los Angeles Times), Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life and second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world. & ldquo;Always warm and human & hellip;even inspirational & rdquo; (Buffalo News), A Full Life is a wise and moving look back from this remarkable man. Jimmy Carter has lived one of our great American lives & mdash;from rural obscurity to world fame, universal respect, and contentment. A Full Life is an extraordinary read from a & ldquo;force to be reckoned with & rdquo; (Christian Science Monitor).
A Full Life: Reflections At Ninety
A Full Life: Reflections At Ninety
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Home In The World: A Memoir
Where is 'home'? For Amartya Sen home has been many places - Dhaka in modern Bangladesh where he grew up, the village of Santiniketan where he was raised by his grandparents as much as by his parents, Calcutta where he first studied economics and was active in student movements, and Trinity College, Cambridge, to which he came aged nineteen.Sen brilliantly recreates the atmosphere in each of these. Central to his formation was the intellectually liberating school in Santiniketan founded by Rabindranath Tagore (who gave him his name Amartya) and enticing conversations in the famous Coffee House on College Street in Calcutta. As an undergraduate at Cambridge, he engaged with many of the leading figures of the day. This is a book of ideas - especially Marx, Keynes and Arrow - as much as of people and places.In one memorable chapter, Sen evokes 'the rivers of Bengal' along which he travelled with his parents between Dhaka and their ancestral villages. The historic culture of Bengal is wonderfully explored, as is the political inflaming of Hindu-Muslim hostility and the resistance to it. In 1943, Sen witnessed the Bengal famine and its disastrous development. Some of Sen's family were imprisoned for their opposition to British rule: not surprisingly, the relationship between Britain and India is another main theme of the book. Forty-five years after he first arrived at 'the Gates of Trinity', one of Britain's greatest intellectual foundations, Sen became its Master.
Home In The World: A Memoir
Home In The World: A Memoir
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American Caesars: Lives Of The Presidents From Franklin D. Roosevelt To George W. Bush
A provocative portrait of U.S. presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. BushAmerican Caesars takes a fresh look at the lives and careers of the twelve leaders of the American empire since World War II, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to George W. Bush. President by president, the noted biographer Nigel Hamilton strips away myths and wishful thinking to record our most recent presidents as they really were: leaders guiding the fortunes of an unruly empire, on a world stage. Hamilton relates and examines the presidents & rsquo; unique characters, their paths to Pennsylvania Avenue, their effectiveness as global leaders, and their lessons in governance, both good and bad. With uncompromising candor he looks at how these powerful men responded to the challenges that defined their presidencies & mdash;FDR & rsquo;s role as a war leader, Harry Truman & rsquo;s decision to mount a Berlin Airlift rather than pursue military confrontation with the Soviets, Lyndon Johnson & rsquo;s undertaking of controversial Civil Rights legislation and his disastrous war in Vietnam, Jimmy Carter & rsquo;s handling of the Iran hostage crisis, George H. W. Bush & rsquo;s effectiveness in guiding the world during the collapse of the Soviet Union, and his son & rsquo;s fateful invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as other salient episodes in modern American history. In the Suetonian manner, Hamilton also looks at the presidents & rsquo; private lives & mdash;some noble, some flawed, some deeply moving.
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The Pyramid Of Lies: Lex Greensill And The Billion-dollar Scandal
An epic true story of ambition, greed and hubris that nearly brought down the British government.In March 2021, an obscure financial technology company called Greensill Capital collapsed, going into administration. As it unravelled, a multibillion-dollar scandal emerged that would shake the very foundations of the British political system, drawing in swiss bankers, global CEOs, and world leaders, including former British Prime Minister, David Cameron. At the centre was an Australian financier named Lex Greensill.Pyramid of Lies charts the meteoric rise and spectacular downfall of Greensill and his company. He had a simple idea & ndash; democratising supply chain finance & ndash; and disrupted a trillion dollar industry in the process. But a staid business model concealed dubious practices as Greensill made increasingly risky loans to fraudulent companies using other people & rsquo;s money.Financial journalist Duncan Mavin, who has reported on the scandal for over three years, tells the incredible story of how a former sugar-cane farmer would go on to put tens of thousands of jobs at risk and gain unfettered access to the inner workings of the British government. With a globe-circling narrative full of scandal and intrigue, Pyramid of Lies reveals how the grubby world of shadow banking really operates.
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Figuring
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE AND BOOKPAGEFiguring explores the complexities of love and the human search for truth and meaning through the interconnected lives of several historical figures across four centuries & mdash;beginning with the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who discovered the laws of planetary motion, and ending with the marine biologist and author Rachel Carson, who catalyzed the environmental movement.Stretching between these figures is a cast of artists, writers, and scientists & mdash;mostly women, mostly queer & mdash;whose public contribution have risen out of their unclassifiable and often heartbreaking private relationships to change the way we understand, experience, and appreciate the universe. Among them are the astronomer Maria Mitchell, who paved the way for women in science; the sculptor Harriet Hosmer, who did the same in art; the journalist and literary critic Margaret Fuller, who sparked the feminist movement; and the poet Emily Dickinson.Emanating from these lives are larger questions about the measure of a good life and what it means to leave a lasting mark of betterment on an imperfect world: Are achievement and acclaim enough for happiness? Is genius? Is love? Weaving through the narrative is a set of peripheral figures & mdash;Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charles Darwin, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Herman Melville, Frederick Douglass, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Walt Whitman & mdash;and a tapestry of themes spanning music, feminism, the history of science, the rise and decline of religion, and how the intersection of astronomy, poetry, and Transcendentalist philosophy fomented the environmental movement.
Figuring
Figuring
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Of Power And Freedom Vol 1
OF POWER AND FREEDOM is a two-volume collection of essays on topics as diverse as the advancement of technology and its impact on the human existence; the religious insurgency in Africa; the menace of Boko Haram; the censorship policy of France. & hellip;an appropriate bookend to a career of over five intellectually engaging decades.
Of Power And Freedom Vol 1
Of Power And Freedom Vol 1
₦ 34,650.00 ₦ 35,000.00 - 1%
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Of Power And Freedom Vol 1 & 2
OF POWER AND FREEDOM is a two-volume collection of essays on topics as diverse as the advancement of technology and its impact on the human existence; the religious insurgency in Africa; the menace of Boko Haram; the censorship policy of France. & hellip;an appropriate bookend to a career of over five intellectually engaging decades.
Of Power And Freedom Vol 1 & 2
Of Power And Freedom Vol 1 & 2
₦ 79,200.00 ₦ 80,000.00 - 1%
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The Contrarian: Peter Thiel And Silicon Valley's Pursuit Of Power
A New York Times Notable Book A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business, and politics & ldquo;Max Chafkin & rsquo;s The Contrarian is much more than a consistently shocking biography of Peter Thiel, the most important investor in tech and a key supporter of the Donald Trump presidency. It & rsquo;s also a disturbing history of Silicon Valley that will make you reconsider the ideological foundations of America & rsquo;s relentless engine of creative destruction. & rdquo; & mdash;Brad Stone, author of The Everything Store and Amazon UnboundSince the days of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s, no industry has made a greater impact on the world than Silicon Valley. And few individuals have done more to shape Silicon Valley than Peter Thiel. The billionaire venture capitalist and entrepreneur has been a behind-the-scenes operator influencing countless aspects of our contemporary way of life, from the technologies we use every day to the delicate power balance between Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington. But despite his power and the ubiquity of his projects, no public figure is quite so mysterious.In the first major biography of Thiel, Max Chafkin traces the trajectory of the innovator's singular life and worldview, from his upbringing as the child of immigrant parents and years at Stanford as a burgeoning conservative thought leader to his founding of PayPal and Palantir, early investment in Facebook and SpaceX, and relationships with fellow tech titans Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Eric Schmidt. The Contrarian illuminates the extent to which Thiel has sought to export his values to the corridors of power beyond Silicon Valley, including funding the lawsuit that destroyed the blog Gawker and strenuously backing far-right political candidates, notably Donald Trump for president in 2016.Eye-opening and deeply reported, The Contrarian is a revelatory biography of a one-of-a-kind leader and an incisive portrait of a tech industry whose explosive growth and power is both thrilling and fraught with controversy.
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No Room For Small Dreams
In 1934, eleven-year-old Shimon Peres emigrated to the land of Israel from his native Poland, leaving behind an extended family who would later be murdered in the Holocaust. Few back then would have predicted that this young man would eventually become one of the towering figures of the twentieth century. Peres would indeed go on to serve the new state as prime minister, president, foreign minister, and the head of several other ministries. He was central to the establishment of the Israeli Defense Forces and the defense industry that would provide the young state with a robust deterrent power. He was crucial to launching Israel & rsquo;s nuclear energy program and to the creation of its high-tech & ldquo;Start-up Nation & rdquo; revolution. His refusal to surrender to conventional wisdom and political norms helped save the Israeli economy and prompted some of the most daring military operations in history, among them the legendary Operation Entebbe. And yet, as important as his role in creating and deploying Israel & rsquo;s armed forces was, his stunning transition from hawk to dove & mdash;with its accompanying unwavering commitment to peace & mdash;made him one of the globe & rsquo;s most recognized, honored, and admired statesmen. In this, his final work, finished only weeks before his passing, Peres offers a long-awaited examination of the crucial turning points in Israeli history through the prism of having been a decision maker and eyewitness. Told with the frankness of someone aware this would likely be his final statement, No Room for Small Dreams spans decades and events, but as much as it is about what happened, it is about why it happened. Examining pivotal moments in Israel & rsquo;s rise, Peres explores what makes for a great leader, how to make hard choices in a climate of uncertainty and distress, the challenges of balancing principles with policies, and the liberating nature of imagination and unpredicted innovation. In doing so, he not only charts a better path forward for his beloved country but provides deep and universal wisdom for younger generations who seek to lead & mdash;be it in politics, business, or the broader service of making our planet a safer, more peaceful, and just place
No Room For Small Dreams
No Room For Small Dreams
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The Zen of Steve Jobs
An illustrated depiction of Steve Jobs' friendship with Zen Buddhist Kobun Chino Otogawa and the impact it had on Jobs' career Apple cofounder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) had such an enormous impact on so many people that his life often took on aspects of myth. But much of his success was due to collaboration with designers, engineers and thinkers. The Zen of Steve Jobs tells the story of Jobs' relationship with one such person: Kobun Chino Otogawa. Kobun was a Zen Buddhist priest who emigrated to the U.S. from Japan in the early 1970s. He was an innovator, lacked appreciation for rules and was passionate about art and design. Kobun was to Buddhism as Jobs was to the computer business: a renegade and maverick. It wasn't long before the two became friends--a relationship that was not built to last. This graphic book is a reimagining of that friendship. The story moves back and forward in time, from the 1970s to 2011, but centers on the period after Jobs' exile from Apple in 1985 when he took up intensive study with Kobun. Their time together was integral to the big leaps that Apple took later on with its product design and business strategy. Told using stripped down dialogue and bold calligraphic panels, The Zen of Steve Jobs explores how Jobs might have honed his design aesthetic via Eastern religion before choosing to identify only what he needs and leave the rest behind.
The Zen of Steve Jobs
The Zen of Steve Jobs
₦ 19,305.00 ₦ 19,500.00 - 1%
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Great Fortune: The Epic of Rockefeller Center
In this hugely appealing book, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, acclaimed author and journalist Daniel Okrent weaves together themes of money, politics, art, architecture, business, and society to tell the story of the majestic suite of buildings that came to dominate the heart of midtown Manhattan and with it, for a time, the heart of the world. At the center of Okrent?s riveting story are four remarkable individuals?tycoon John D. Rockefeller, his ambitious son Nelson Rockefeller, real estate genius John R. Todd, and visionary skyscraper architect Raymond Hood. In the tradition of David McCullough?s The Great Bridge, Ron Chernow?s Titan, and Robert Caro?s The Power Broker, Great Fortune is a stunning tribute to an American landmark that captures the heart and spirit of New York at its apotheosis.
Great Fortune: The Epic of Rockefeller Center
Great Fortune: The Epic of Rockefeller Center
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Shoe Dog
In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today. But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons - about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world.
Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog
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Joe Biden: American Dreamer
The new biography of President Joe Biden by National Book Award winner and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos - A Financial Times, Guardian and Daily Express Book of the Year'A thoroughly readable primer' Guardian'Biden has overcome unimaginable tribulation, multiple presidential primary humiliations, a potentially crippling speech impediment and his own mediocrity. Now he carries the hopes of billions upon his shoulders'Sunday TimesPresident Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been called both the luckiest man and the unluckiest - fortunate to have sustained a fifty-year political career that reached the White House, but also marked by deep personal losses that he has suffered.Yet even as Biden's life has been shaped by drama, it has also been powered by a willingness, rare at the top ranks of politics, to confront his shortcomings, errors and reversals of fortune. His trials have forged in him a deep empathy for others in hardship - an essential quality as he addresses a nation at its most dire hour in decades.Blending up-close journalism and broader context, Evan Osnos illuminates Biden's life and captures the characters and meaning of an extraordinary presidential election. He draws on lengthy interviews with Biden and on revealing conversations with more than a hundred others, including President Barack Obama, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, and a range of progressive activists, advisers, opponents, and Biden family members.In this nuanced portrait, Biden emerges as flawed, yet resolute, and tempered by the flame of tragedy - a man who just may be uncannily suited for his moment in history.
Joe Biden: American Dreamer
Joe Biden: American Dreamer
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James Patterson By James Patterson: The Stories Of My Life
& ldquo;It's quite a life, Patterson's, and this fizzing, funny, often deeply moving memoir is a perfect way to understand the dizzying world of a best-selling writer." & mdash;Daily Mail & ldquo;Damn near addictive. I loved it . . . that Patterson guy can write! & rdquo; & ndash;Ron HowardTHE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & mdash;How did a kid whose dad lived in the poorhouse become the most successful storyteller in the world? On the morning he was born, he nearly died. His dad grew up in the Pogey & ndash; the Newburgh, New York, poorhouse. He worked at a mental hospital in Massachusetts, where he met the singer James Taylor and the poet Robert Lowell. While he toiled in advertising hell, James wrote the ad jingle line & ldquo;I & rsquo;m a Toys & lsquo;R & rsquo; Us Kid. & rdquo; He once watched James Baldwin and Norman Mailer square off to trade punches at a party. He & rsquo;s only been in love twice. Both times are amazing. Dolly Parton once sang & ldquo;Happy Birthday & rdquo; to James over the phone. She calls him J.J., for Jimmy James. How did a boy from small-town New York become the world & rsquo;s most successful writer? How does he do it? He has always wanted to write the kind of novel that would be read and reread so many times that the binding breaks and the book literally falls apart. As he says, & ldquo;I & rsquo;m still working on that one. & rdquo; James Patterson by James Patterson is the most anticipated memoir of 2022.
James Patterson By James Patterson: The Stories Of My Life
James Patterson By James Patterson: The Stories Of My Life
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Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection Of My Hasidic Roots
Now a Netflix original series!Unorthodox is the bestselling memoir of a young Jewish woman & rsquo;s escape from a religious sect, in the tradition of Ayaan Hirsi Ali & rsquo;s Infidel and Carolyn Jessop & rsquo;s Escape, featuring a new epilogue by the author.As a member of the strictly religious Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism, Deborah Feldman grew up under a code of relentlessly enforced customs governing everything from what she could wear and to whom she could speak to what she was allowed to read. Yet in spite of her repressive upbringing, Deborah grew into an independent-minded young woman whose stolen moments reading about the empowered literary characters of Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott helped her to imagine an alternative way of life among the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Trapped as a teenager in a sexually and emotionally dysfunctional marriage to a man she barely knew, the tension between Deborah & rsquo;s desires and her responsibilities as a good Satmar girl grew more explosive until she gave birth at nineteen and realized that, regardless of the obstacles, she would have to forge a path & mdash;for herself and her son & mdash;to happiness and freedom.Remarkable and fascinating, this & ldquo;sensitive and memorable coming-of-age story & rdquo; (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) is one you won & rsquo;t be able to put down.
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection Of My Hasidic Roots
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection Of My Hasidic Roots
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A State At Any Cost: The Life Of David Ben-gurion
"A fascinating biography . . . a masterly portrait of a titanic yet unfulfilled man . . . this is a gripping study of power, and the loneliness of power." The EconomistAs the founder of Israel, David Ben-Gurion long ago secured his reputation as a leading figure of the twentieth century. Determined from an early age to create a Jewish state, he thereupon took control of the Zionist movement, declared Israel & rsquo;s independence, and navigated his country through wars, controversies and remarkable achievements. And yet Ben-Gurion remains an enigma he could be driven and imperious, or quizzical and confounding.In this definitive biography, Israel & rsquo;s leading journalist-historian Tom Segev uses large amounts of previously unreleased archival material to give an original, nuanced account, transcending the myths and legends that have accreted around the man. Segev & rsquo;s probing biography ranges from the villages of Poland to Manhattan libraries, London hotels, and the hills of Palestine, and shows us Ben-Gurion & rsquo;s relentless activity across six decades. Along the way, Segev reveals for the first time Ben-Gurion & rsquo;s secret negotiations with the British on the eve of Israel & rsquo;s independence, his willingness to countenance the forced transfer of Arab neighbors, his relative indifference to Jerusalem, and his occasional & ldquo;nutty moments & rdquo; from UFO sightings to plans for Israel to acquire territory in South America. Segev also reveals that Ben-Gurion first heard about the Holocaust from a Palestinian Arab acquaintance, and explores his tempestuous private life, including the testimony of four former lovers.The result is a full and startling portrait of a man who sought a state & ldquo;at any cost & rdquo; at times through risk-taking, violence, and unpredictability, and at other times through compromise, moderation, and reason. Segev & rsquo;s Ben-Gurion is neither a saint nor a villain but rather a historical actor who belongs in the company of Lenin or Churchill a twentieth century leader whose iron will and complex temperament left a complex and contentious legacy that we still reckon with today.
A State At Any Cost: The Life Of David Ben-gurion
A State At Any Cost: The Life Of David Ben-gurion
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The Pursuit of Happyness
At the age of twenty, Milwaukee native Chris Gardner, just out of the Navy, arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. Considered a prodigy in scientific research, he surprised everyone and himself by setting his sights on the competitive world of high finance. Yet no sooner had he landed an entry-level position at a prestigious firm than Gardner found himself caught in a web of incredibly challenging circumstances that left him as part of the city's working homeless and with a toddler son. Motivated by the promise he made to himself as a fatherless child to never abandon his own children, the two spent almost a year moving among shelters, "HO-tels," soup lines, and even sleeping in the public restroom of a subway station. Never giving in to despair, Gardner made an astonishing transformation from being part of the city's invisible poor to being a powerful player in its financial district. More than a memoir of Gardner's financial success, this is the story of a man who breaks his own family's cycle of men abandoning their children. Mythic, triumphant, and unstintingly honest, The Pursuit of Happyness conjures heroes like Horatio Alger and Antwone Fisher, and appeals to the very essence of the American Dream.
The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
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This Is My Story: 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers
This is My Story presents 146 of the most beloved gospel singers. Entries are arranged alphabetically by singer, and each consists of a full-page drawing of the person, biographical information including birth date, favorite Bible verse, hometown and musical accomplishments, and an inspirational story or testimony. A great gift book for fans of gospel music, this is a quick reference for people who want to know more about their favorite singers. Most of the biographical information and stories were written by the singers themselves or their close friends and family.
This Is My Story: 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers
This Is My Story: 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers
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Intervention VII - Green Cards, Green Gods - A Sequel To The Republic of Liars
& ldquo;Basic education, sometimes known as Home Upbringing matters, and nurturing remains a dedicated undertaking. Internet accessibility is no substitute. Like the lyrics of that ancient Lagosian song 'Eko gb'ole o gb'ole', Internet accommodates robber and indolent in equal, non-discriminating measure. The fact however remains that facts do remain facts, and one incontestable fact is that at no time did WS make any pronouncement, public or private, that invited any of these posturing mutants to come and 'play with him', least of all on a bicycle that even he has never considered his, only borrowed for a term, liable to be reclaimed or relinquished by either contracting party. & rdquo;Taken somewhat aback by the unexpectedly viral response which accompanied his decision to keep his promise to destroy his American Green Card, if Donald Trump was elected president, Soyinka & ndash; with the help of a few other contributors to this volume & ndash; takes on his trolls - online as well as off.
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Nollywood: The Creation of Nigerian Film Genres
Nigeria's Nollywood has rapidly grown into one of the world's largest film industries, radically altering media environments across Africa and in the diaspora. It has also become one of African culture's most consequential expressions, powerfully shaping how Africans see themselves and are seen by others. With this book, Jonathan Haynes provides an accessible and au & shy;thoritative introduction to this vast industry and its film culture.Haynes describes the major Nigerian film genres and how they relate to Nigerian society & mdash;its values, desires, anxieties, and social tensions. He interprets these generic stories and the cast of mythic figures within them: the long-suffering wives, the business tricksters, the Bible-wielding pastors, the kings in their traditional regalia, the glamorous young professionals, the emigrants stranded in New York or London, and all the rest. Based on more than twenty years of research and with vivid descriptions of Nollywood's landmark films and leading directors, this is a book of unprecedented scope on a major branch of world cinema.
Nollywood: The Creation of Nigerian Film Genres
Nollywood: The Creation of Nigerian Film Genres
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Telling It As It Is
Chief Adebanjo is a great federalist and a reliable and consistent fighter for democracy and free elections in our country, Nigeria. He was at the forefront of the Nigerian patriots who organised and galvanised the struggle against the annulment of the June 12, 1993 elections. He never compromised his belief in the struggle. When the true history of real democracy in Nigeria is written, Chief Adebanjo & rsquo;s contributions will occupy a stellar place of pride. & ndash;High Chief Chukwuma Bamidele Azikiwe. The Owelle of Onitsha This must be one of the long expected books on the Nigerian political scene. It is so for all progressive Nigerian politicians, particularly those of us who have, in the last four or five decades, been circumstantially diverted to the political theatre from academic and other professional communities. The book is an unshielded branding of Chief Adebanjo's inner thoughts, experiences decades overdue: A reading that invariably brings smiles in recalling the dedication of an Awoist and the dream called Awoism. It is a reminder of where we started as Awoists, how we have been shaped and a true assessment of where we are heading. & ndash;Cornelius Olatunji AdebayoFormer Governor of Kwara State
Telling It As It Is
Telling It As It Is
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Rabble-rouser For Peace: The Authorized Biography Of Desmond Tutu
A survey of the life of Desmond Tutu describes his disadvantaged childhood in South Africa, his calls for peace during the worst years of apartheid at the side of Nelson Mandela, and his beliefs about such topics as AIDS and the war in Iraq.
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A Promised Land
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making & mdash;from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency & mdash;a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation & rsquo;s highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune & rsquo;s Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective & mdash;the story of one man & rsquo;s bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of & ldquo;hope and change, & rdquo; and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama & rsquo;s conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day.
A Promised Land
A Promised Land
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Brutally Frank
Brutally Frank is the autobiography of an elder statesman and frontline advocate of truth, fairness, justice, and equity in Nigeria, Chief (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON. Written in a simple language, the book tells the story of Edwin Clark right from his forebears till his present. But beyond being the story of just a man and his life, Edwin Clark & rsquo;s story intersects with those of the Ijaws, the Urhobos, and the entire Niger Delta on one hand, and the Nigerian nation on the other hand. Therefore, in this book, the history of Nigeria and the vital events that contributed to its current outlook are captured and told as they are in a brutally frank manner! Furthermore, important facts and salient truths which must be stated, understood, and appreciated should Nigeria desire to move forward and reclaim its rightful place in the comity of nations are well articulated by Chief Clark in this book. This is a must-read for every Nigerian.
Brutally Frank
Brutally Frank
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A Safe Pair Of Hands
A Safe Pair of Hands is the story of Austin Avuru and his rise from provincial Abbi in what is now Delta State to the pinnacle of corporate Nigeria. At the same time, it is the story of Seplat, the small company he co-founded in 2010, turning it into Nigeria & rsquo;s pre-eminent Oil and Gas Company over ten short years. It is a compelling story of excellence, resilience, doggedness and that unique can-do Nigerian spirit.Austin Avuru: A Safe Pair of Hands charts the remarkable story of a boy from Abbi, in Delta state, who rose to become CEO of Nigeria & rsquo;s pre-eminent oil and gas independent. Austin Avuru, a bright student from a modest background, had talent but also good fortune on his side, which propelled him to university and on through the ranks as a geologist. In Peju Akande and Toni Kan & rsquo;s lively account, based on candid conversations with Avuru, the CEO reveals his motivation, his mentors and his personal struggles and successes, culminating in the high-stakes dual listing of Seplat on the London and Lagos stock exchanges. & ndash; ALISON CULLIFORDFrom the backwaters of the Niger Delta, in Nigeria & rsquo;s oil rich region, to one of Africa & rsquo;s most influential boardrooms, Austin Avuru & rsquo;s story of becoming reads like a dream. A Safe Pair of Hands is a riveting tale, despite its being a master class work on the audacity of entrepreneurial undertaking. And that & rsquo;s because it has benefited from careful research and painstaking delivery by a pair of writers with a keen eye for the diversity of human relationships: our foibles, triumphs, generosity, candor, nepotism. This book is a must read for anyone who believes in potential. & ndash; TOYIN AKINOSHO
A Safe Pair Of Hands
A Safe Pair Of Hands
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How To Build Impossible Things: Lessons In Life And Carpentry
Wildly irreverent and beautifully warm, this is a story about practice, competence and failure, told through tales in a world most of us never see. Life is worth regular examination. I have found a great deal of meaning in learning to make things. Each of us has tidbits of understanding that others might appreciate were we to share them. As a carpenter building high-end homes for New York City's richest, I work on multi-million dollar projects every day. People come to me when they want the impossible. Most are ill conceived; many are inadvisable, some are downright dangerous. But when I'm able to craft something glorious, it's magic. Yet in every project, without fail, things go wrong. Glamour, luxury and refinement are products of a flawed, human process, of missed deadlines, overrun budgets, heated tantrums and scrapped blueprints. Throughout my career I have observed, erred, learned, finessed, apologised, and resisted the urge to say I told you so. I offer these tales from the trade in the hope that others might find them amusing, instructive and inspirational. There are many good reasons to work. Here are a few of them.
How To Build Impossible Things: Lessons In Life And Carpentry
How To Build Impossible Things: Lessons In Life And Carpentry
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Water And Peace: A Journey Through The World's Most Explosive Conflict Zones In Search Of
In countries where scarce surface water causes disease and conflict, an abundance of water can bring peace.With the growing impact of climate change, an estimated one third of the world's population lacks fresh water. By 2050 it could well be over half, some five billion people.Alain Gachet, known as the "Wizard of H2O", explores and unravels the interrelated humanitarian, environmental, scientific and geo-political concerns generated by water scarcity. An archaeological explorer and mining engineer, Gachet has developed a technology (using Nasa satellite imagery) to identify massive aquifers beneath the earth's surface using a mathematical algorithm that could completely change our future.As well as exploring our current environmental crisis (and offering some solutions), Gachet gives an account of his extraordinary adventures as a mining engineer both before and since he became an expert in deep groundwater - in Congo; in Libya, where he has an audience with Colonel Gaddafi; in Darfur, where he works alongside refugee agencies to provide water to vast camps, often at risk to his life; in Iraq and in Kurdistan, where he encounters both the Peshmerga and the Yazidi people; and in the Turkana region of Kenya, where his discoveries of vast underground reservoirs have been transformative to the lives of the people in an area plagued by drought and disputes over livestock for generations.Gachet discusses the critical issues of climate change and desertification, melting glaciers and rising sea levels, but this is also a book about the people he meets in some of the world's most challenging zones of conflict and deprivation. Ultimately this is a book of hope as we explore some of the solutions for the future."If the quest to find high-quality water for millions has a superstar, that person is Alain Gachet. Living a truly adventurous life in a scientific field where underground water is hidden and elusive, he has advanced the science and, at the same time, uniquely served society. This is an exciting story of risk, daring, hydrophilanthropy, and reflection on one of the most important challenges facing humankind."DAVID K. KREAMER, President, International Association of Hydrogeologists
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The Unending Quest For Reform
Personal narratives-biographies, autobiographies and memoirs serve a significant purpose in enlivening and humanizing the role that public administration and administrators play in the transformation of the discourse and practice of making Nigeria a better country. In this memoir, Olaopa ties his personal and professional maturation together into a seamless story of a young Abwa boy making it to the Presidency in Abuja, and building a governance and institutional reform portfolio and philosophy that speak to the yearning of a professional and patrict intent on transforming the policy architecture and institutional structuration of the Nigerian state. This memoir, therefore, has an intergenerational objective it is the past speaking to the future about why Nigeria must be great
The Unending Quest For Reform
The Unending Quest For Reform
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This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries Of A Junior Doctor
A Major BBC Series Starring Ben Whishaw. The multi-million copy bestseller and Book of the Year at The National Book Awards. & lsquo;Painfully funny. The pain and the funniness somehow add up to something entirely good, entirely noble and entirely loveable.' - Stephen FryWelcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you.Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know & ndash; and more than a few things you didn't & ndash; about life on and off the hospital ward.Sunday Times Number One Bestseller for over eight months and winner of a record FOUR National Book Awards: Book of the Year, Non-Fiction Book of the Year, New Writer of the Year and Zoe Ball Book Club Book of the Year.This edition includes extra diary entries and an afterword by the author.
This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries Of A Junior Doctor
This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries Of A Junior Doctor
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From Frying Pan To Fire
With an ever increasing number of young Africans diving into the unknown each year, in search of a better life abroad, Segun Adeniyi's From Frying Pan to Fire could not have come at a better time. Through their often heart-rending tales of woe, Adeniyi weaves a powerful and compelling narrative, made all the more intense by the poignant, personal account of one of these dream seekers, the author's own younger brother. From Frying Pan to Fire, brings to bear on a subject that has become a scourge of our time, well deserved attention as well as a sense of urgency. This slim but essential book is emotionally wrenching and powerfully affecting. It beams light on a shameful dimension of Nigeria's & ndash; nay Africa's & ndash; current reality, exposing the harrowing adventures undertaken by hordes of hapless youth who risk everything, including enslavement, brutal sexual exploitation, and the loss of their lives, in search of an increasingly illusory bliss in Europe or North America. The book should be required reading for those who run or ruin Africa & ndash; and for the rest of us, victims, enablers, or abettors of misrule. & ndash; Okey Ndibe author of Never Look an American in the Eye (a memoir), Foreign gods, Inc. and Arrows of Rain This timely book is a long meditation on the predicament of Africans caught in the net of irregular migration. It is a stern warning against betting on the mirage of chance and an eye opener on the many subtle lures laid by human traffickers. I hope that policy makers, intellectuals and the public at large engage with the thoughts of the author within Africa and beyond. & ndash; Tade Ipadeola author of The Sahara Testaments and winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature This book adds a new and refreshing dimension to efforts by Africans to reflect on the scandalous crisis of young people risking their lives in pursuit of better life through migration. Blending personal narratives and policy-based analyses, Adeniyi writes in an engaging style that his readers have come to expect. & ndash;Akin Adesokan author of Roots in the Sky
From Frying Pan To Fire
From Frying Pan To Fire
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A History Of Islam In 21 Women
Beginning in seventh-century Mecca and Medina, A History of Islam in 21 Women takes us around the globe, through eleventh-century Yemen and Khorasan, and into sixteenth-century Spain, Istanbul and India. From there to nineteenth-century Persia and the African savannah, to twentieth-century Russia, Turkey, Egypt and Iraq, before reaching present day London.
A History Of Islam In 21 Women
A History Of Islam In 21 Women
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Surf When You Can: Lessons In Life, Loyalty, And Leadership From A Maverick Navy Captain
Inspiring lessons learned from a lifetime of honor, service, and leadership from Captain Brett Crozier, the former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and renowned Navy officer.Amid one of the darkest times in American history, it was a moment that captured the attention of the nation. Brett Crozier, captain of the most powerful and prestigious aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, walked off his ship for the last time while thousands of his sailors saluted and chanted his name in admiration.This remarkable moment occurred after Crozier made the decision to try to protect his sailors by pleading with his superiors for help when COVID-19 swept through the vessel. Two days later, he was relieved of command.Now, Crozier reflects on his life, career, and commitment to doing the right thing in a book that celebrates the power of kindness, the importance of teamwork, and the value of standing up for what you believe in. Through a series of captivating stories set all around the world, Crozier takes us along on the grand adventures of his extraordinary career and introduces the incredible people he met along the way.From his days as fighter pilot facing near-death experiences to commandeering suspected pirate vessels in the Persian Gulf, and of course, seizing any opportunity to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies & mdash;surfing & mdash;Crozier distills the lessons he has learned and the principles that have guided him, showing how you can apply them to your personal and professional life.
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Stepping On Toes
Stepping on toes is the story of some of the most important events that defined the five-year leadership of Hadiza Bala Usman at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Told in breezy, captivating everyday language, this book exposes the elite capture of the Nigerian states and their struggle to retain the stranglehold, no matter what it takes.
Stepping On Toes
Stepping On Toes
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Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria's Queer Men Speak
Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria & rsquo;s Queer Men Speak tells the stories of a marginalized community in their own words. These collected narratives include stories of love, heartbreak, tenderness, and struggle, and show that there is no one universal queer experience. Love Offers No Safety also serves as an exploration of what it is to be a man & ndash; how societal pressures foster toxic masculinity, and the barriers this creates for learning to understand one another.
Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria's Queer Men Speak
Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria's Queer Men Speak
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The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, And The Unraveling Of A Wall Street Legend
The unauthorized, unvarnished story of famed Wall Street hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio.Ray Dalio does not want you to read this book.Late last year, when the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund on the planet, announced that he was stepping down from the company he started out of his apartment nearly 50 years ago, the news made headlines around the world. Dalio cultivated an aura of international admiration and fame thanks to his company & rsquo;s eye-popping success, coupled with a mystique he encouraged with frequent media appearances, celebrity hobnobbing, and his bestselling book, Principles. In The Fund, award-winning New York Times journalist Rob Copeland punctures this carefully-constructed narrative of the benevolent business titan, exposing his much-promoted & ldquo;principles & rdquo; as one of the great feats of hubris in modern memory in practice, they encouraged a toxic culture of paranoia and backstabbing.The Fund is a page-turning, stranger-than-fiction journey into a rarefied world of wealth and power. It offers an unflinching look at the pain so often caused by the & ldquo;radical transparency & rdquo; Dalio has described as a core tenet of his recipe for business success and a meaningful life. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with those inside and around the firm, Copeland takes readers into the room as former FBI director Jim Comey kisses Dalio's ring, recent Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick drinks the Kool Aid, and a rotating cast of memorable characters grapple with their personal psychological and moral limits all under the watchful eye of their charismatic leader.This is a cautionary tale for anyone convinced that the ability to make lots of money has anything at all to do with unlocking the principles of human nature.
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Jordan Henderson: The Autobiography: The Must-read Autobiography From Liverpool's Beloved
You've seen him become a Liverpool legend, watched as he and Jude Bellingham lead England through the world cup now get to know the real Jordan Henderson, both on off the pitch . . .'A brilliantly told story with a uniquely vivid sense of what it is like on the pitch in matches of extreme importance . . . The perfect book for all football fans' DAILY MAIL 'SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR'Captain. Father. Leader. Fearless ambassador. World class midfielder.Jordan Henderson is all of these things, and it is why he is one of the most widely respected players of his generation.In this tell-all autobiography, Jordan reveals how his early love for the game as a kid became an all consuming passion that led him to follow his dream to play for his home club of Sunderland. Transferred to Liverpool in June 2011, Jordan's early years at the club saw him struggle to settle under Sir Kenny Dalglish then Brendan Rodgers before eventually establishing himself at Anfield as a force of nature in midfield.In 2015, Jordan took the reins from Steven Gerrard. Under his captaincy, Liverpool have reached monumental heights - winning six trophies headed by the Champions League and the Premier League, bringing the club its first league title in 30 years.In this book, Jordan charts his decade long journey with the Reds, and a behind-the-scenes look at his life both on and off the pitch.A must-read not only for Liverpool fans but for football lovers everywhere, this is the candid behind-the-scenes look into the lire of a top-flight footballer as you've never seen it before.
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The Woman In Me
& ldquo;In Britney Spears & rsquo;s memoir, she & rsquo;s stronger than ever. & rdquo; & mdash;The New York TimesThe Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice & mdash;her truth & mdash;was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey & mdash;and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears & rsquo;s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love & mdash;and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
The Woman In Me
The Woman In Me
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The Power Of Rude
"Of all the things in the world to worry about, why would anyone put the right for women to be rude at the top of the list? It's a fair question. Happily, there is a very simple answer. Because I believe that an inability to be rude is one of the biggest issues which still inhibits the equality of women today."The Power of Rude will discuss the way women are constantly worrying about being polite, even putting themselves in situations they'd rather avoid due to this fear of saying the wrong thing. For example, we'll learn about the woman who paid for an entire hen do that she wasn't even invited on (because she didn't want to be rude!), the woman who let her cousin practice kissing on her (because she didn't want to be rude!) and the vegan woman who ate an entire pork chop (because she didn't want to be rude!) It will take the reader chapter by chapter through dating, family relationships, sex, the workplace, money, customer service, and more and show women how we can reclaim the word 'rude' and use it to advantage. For decades, women have been called 'bossy' 'hysterical' 'neurotic' in situations where men might simply be dubbed 'assertive.' We need to change the narrative around women and we need to use our voices to take control. Rebecca Reid isn't afraid to show us how.
The Power Of Rude
The Power Of Rude
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Dead In The Water: A True Story Of Hijacking, Murder, And A Global Maritime Conspiracy
& ldquo;A triumph of investigative journalism. & rdquo; & mdash;Tom Wright, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Billion Dollar Whale"Truly one of the most nail-biting, page-turning, terrifying true-crime books I've ever read." & mdash;Nick Bilton, New York Times bestselling author of American KingpinFrom award-winning journalists Matthew Campbell and Kit Chellel, the gripping, true-crime story of a notorious maritime hijacking at the heart of a massive conspiracy & mdash;and the unsolved murder that threatened to unravel it all.In July 2011, the oil tanker Brillante Virtuoso was drifting through the treacherous Gulf of Aden when a crew of Somali pirates attacked and set her ablaze in a devastating explosion. But when David Mockett, a maritime surveyor working for Lloyd & rsquo;s of London, inspected the damaged vessel, he was left with more questions than answers. How had the pirates gotten aboard so easily? And if they wanted to steal the ship and bargain for its return, then why did they destroy it? The questions didn & rsquo;t add up & mdash;and Mockett would never answer them. Soon after his inspection, David Mockett was murdered.Dead in the Water is a shocking expose of the criminal inner-workings of international shipping, told through the lens of the Brillante hijacking and its aftermath. Through first-hand accounts of those who lived it & mdash;from members of the ship & rsquo;screw and witnesses to the attacks, to the ex-London detectives turned private investigators seeking to solve Mockett & rsquo;s murder and bring justice to his family & mdash;award-winning Bloomberg reporters Matthew Campbell and Kit Chellel piece together the astounding truth behind one of the most brazen financial frauds in history.The ambitious culmination of more than four years of reporting, Dead in the Water uncovers an intricate web of conspiracy amidst the lawless, old-world industry at the backbone of our new global economy.
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Rebel: My Escape From Saudi Arabia To Freedom
A gripping memoir of bravery and sacrifice by a young woman whose escape from her abusive family and an oppressive culture in Saudi Arabia captivated the world In early 2019, after three years of careful planning, Rahaf Mohammed finally escaped her abusive family in Saudi Arabia but made it only to Bangkok before being stripped of her passport. If forced to return home, she was sure she would be killed, like other rebel women in her country. As men pounded at the door of her barricaded hotel room, she opened a Twitter account. The teenager reached out to the world, and the world answered she gained 45,000 followers in one day, and those followers helped her seek asylum in the West. Now Rahaf Mohammed tells her remarkable story in her own words, revealing untold truths about life in the closed kingdom, where young women are brought up in a repressive system that puts them under the legal control of a male guardian. Raised with immense financial privilege but under the control of her male relatives including her high-profile politician father she endured an abusive childhood in which oppression and deceit were the norm. Moving from Rahaf & rsquo;s early days on the underground online network of Saudi runaways, who use coded entries to learn how to flee the brutalities of their homeland, to her solo escape to Canada, Rebel is a breathtaking and life-affirming memoir about one woman & rsquo;s tenacious pursuit of freedom.
Rebel: My Escape From Saudi Arabia To Freedom
Rebel: My Escape From Saudi Arabia To Freedom
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My Command
My Command gives a detailed and vivid account of military operations on all fronts, as well as the response of the international community and the impact of the war on individual lives. Olusegun Obasanjo, in this memoir, tells of this delicate time in the life of Nigeria with honesty and humanity. This book is as relevant now as it was decades ago & mdash;one man & rsquo;s record of our past and a guide for our nation & rsquo;s present and future leaders and citizens.
My Command
My Command
₦ 15,770.00 ₦ 19,000.00 - 17%
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Machiavelli- His Life And Times By Alexander Lee
Thanks to the invidious reputation of his most famous work, The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli exerts a unique hold over the popular imagination. But was Machiavelli as sinister as he is often thought to be? Might he not have been an infinitely more sympathetic figure, prone to political missteps, professional failures and personal dramas? Alexander Lee reveals the man behind the myth, following him from cradle to grave, from his father's penury and the abuse he suffered at a teacher's hands, to his marriage and his many affairs (with both men and women), to his political triumphs and, ultimately, his fall from grace and exile. In doing so, Lee uncovers hitherto unobserved connections between Machiavelli's life and thought. He also reveals the world through which Machiavelli moved: from the great halls of Renaissance Florence to the court of the Borgia pope, Alexander VI, from the dungeons of the Stinche prison to the Rucellai gardens, where he would begin work on some of his last great works.
Machiavelli- His Life And Times By Alexander Lee
Machiavelli- His Life And Times By Alexander Lee
₦ 6,930.00 ₦ 7,000.00 - 1%
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My Watch
During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite. & rdquo; & ndash; Olusegun Obasanjo Following in the steps of his previous memoirs, My Command and Not My Will, Olusegun Obasanjo & rsquo;s My Watch is more than the story of the Obasanjo presidency told by the man himself. It is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country, of a man who has been destined with the watch, with the vigilance, with the responsibility to his people to speak up and speak out. My Watch spans large expanses of time, from the pre-colonial Owu history, to early Abeokuta and the last throes of an independent city state at turn-of-the-century colonial Nigeria, to the early life of its author, his civil war experience, his stewardship of the transitional government of 1976-1979, the interregnum, his second appearance on the national scene as a civilian president on Nigeria & rsquo;s return to democracy in 1999, the completion of the first civilian-civilian transfer of government in Nigeria & rsquo;s history that inaugurated the Yar & rsquo;Adua presidency and signalled the end of Obasanjo & rsquo;s tenure in office, and the years hence. Presented in three volumes, this exquisitely narrated memoir, in turns intensely personal and broadly nationalistic and international, completes a trilogy of autobiographies & ndash; My Command, Not My Will, and My Watch & ndash; told by this sojourner of Nigerian and world history.
My Watch
My Watch
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Breakup: A Reporter's Marriage Amid A Central African War
After ten years of reporting from central Africa for The New York Times, Associated Press and others, award-winning journalist Anjan Sundaram finds himself living a quiet life in Shippagan, Canada, with his wife and new-born. But when word arrives of preparations for a genocide in the Central African Republic, he is suddenly torn between his duty as a husband and father, and his moral responsibility to report on a conflict unseen by the world. Soon he is traveling through the CAR, with a driver who may be a spy, bearing witness to ransacked villages and locals fleeing imminent massacre, fielding offers of mined gold and hearing stories of soldiers who steal schoolbooks for cigarette paper. When he refuses to return home, journeying instead into a rebel stronghold, he learns that there is no going back to the life he left behind. Breakup illuminates the personal price that war correspondents pay as they bear witness on the frontlines of humanitarian crimes across the world. This brilliantly introspective, grounded account of one man & rsquo;s inner turmoil in the context of a dangerous journey through a warzone is sure to become a modern classic.
Breakup: A Reporter's Marriage Amid A Central African War
Breakup: A Reporter's Marriage Amid A Central African War
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The missionary Position
A religious fundamentalist, a political operative, a primitive sermonizer, and an accomplice of worldly secular powers. Her mission has always been of this kind. The irony is that she has never been able to induce anybody to believe her. It is past time that she was duly honored and taken at her word."Among his many books, perhaps none have sparked more outrage than The Missionary Position, Christopher Hitchens's meticulous study of the life and deeds of Mother Teresa.A Nobel Peace Prize recipient beatified by the Catholic Church in 2003, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was celebrated by heads of state and adored by millions for her work on behalf of the poor. In his measured critique, Hitchens asks only that Mother Teresa's reputation be judged by her actions-not the other way around.With characteristic & eacute;lan and rhetorical dexterity, Hitchens eviscerates the fawning cult of Teresa, recasting the Albanian missionary as a spurious, despotic, and megalomaniacal operative of the wealthy who long opposed measures to end poverty, and fraternized, for financial gain, with tyrants and white-collar criminals throughout the world.
The missionary Position
The missionary Position
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Fear And Loathing In La Liga
Fear and Loathing in La Liga is the definitive history of the greatest rivalry in world sport: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. It's Messi vs. Ronaldo, Guardiola vs. Mourinho, the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs. Franco's fascists, plus majestic goals and mesmerizing skills. It's the best two teams on the planet going head-to-head. It's more than a game. It's a war. It's El Cl & Atilde; & iexcl;co.Only, it's not quite that simple. Spanish soccer expert and historian Sid Lowe covers 100 years of rivalry, athletic beauty, and excellence. Fear and Loathing in La Liga is a nuanced, revisionist, and brilliantly informed history that goes beyond sport. Lowe weaves together this story of the rivalry with the history and culture of Spain, emphasizing that it is "never about just the soccer." With exclusive testimonies and astonishing anecdotes, he takes us inside this epic battle, including the wounds left by the Civil War, Madrid's golden age in the fifties when they won five European cups, Johan Cruyff's Barcelona Dream Team, the doomed Gal & Atilde; & iexcl;ico experiment, and Lu & Atilde; & shy;Figo's "betrayal."By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics, and language -- while never forgetting the drama on the field -- Lowe demonstrates the relationship between these two soccer giants and reveals the true story behind their explosive rivalry.
Fear And Loathing In La Liga
Fear And Loathing In La Liga
₦ 18,810.00 ₦ 19,000.00 - 1%
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Becoming Facebook
You can & rsquo;t create a $300 billion company by accident in between classes. You may think you know the legendary story behind the beginning of Facebook by wunderkind Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg, but those who were actually there on the inside molding this social media idea into a game-changing, Goliath-sized company know the experience was far more tumultuous and uncertain than one might expect.As a computer engineer turned marketing innovator who worked with COO Sheryl Sandberg, Mike Hoefflinger had a front-row seat to the company & rsquo;s growing pains, stumbles, and reinventions. In Becoming Facebook, he shares the challenges faced and lessons learned during the coming-of-age times of the & uuml;bercompany. Discover from an insider: & bull; How Facebook recovered from its & ldquo;disastrous & rdquo; IPO & bull; How the growth team achieved the impossible & bull; Why Facebook & rsquo;s newsfeed ads were the company & rsquo;s most important business decision ever & bull; How Google+ attacked and lost & bull; Why and how Instagram and WhatsApp were added & bull; And much more!Follow the social media giant from its almost mythical birth all the way to the overwhelming success it has been solidified in today, uncovering the lessons its leaders learned while overcoming setbacks and achieving greatness.
Becoming Facebook
Becoming Facebook
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